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1 Study Skills Course overview GOAL: The purpose of this course is to teach students necessary Skills to improve their studying habits and improve their test-taking ability. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: 1. How is the best way to manage my time efficiently? 2. What is the best way to organize papers, notes, and classroom handouts? 3. How to efficiently complete homework assignment and Study for test? 4. What are techniques for studying for tests? 5. How are notes taken effectively? 6. How should a test be approached? 7. How do you communicate with teachers & peers? 8. What is the difference between short-term goals and long-term goals? SUGGESTED. STRATGIES AND SUGGESTED. OBJECTIVES CONTENT RESOURCES ASSESSMENTS STANDARDS. The student will be able to: Time Guided Practice Teacher Observation Common Core 1. Utilize time management and goal management/goal Independent Practice Class activities/ labs/work standards for: setting Discussion Projects/Rubrics ELA #1-10.

2 Setting strategies Lectures Quizzes Everyday Study Skills / (reading, writing, 2. Organize papers and daily notes Handouts Homework/Planner listening, reading & language). 3. Use planner for time management Online Resources writing Visual Aids CCR #1-10. 4. Prepare for assessments (daily and Autobiographical (reading, writing, standardized) project language). 5. Use test taking strategies Determining learning 21st century , 6. Communicate with teachers &. styles Test taking strategies NJCCS. peers Note-taking strategies Math Technology TOPIC: Reading Comprehension GOAL: The purpose of this unit is to comprehend complex informational text proficiently. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: 9. How read a textbook? 10. How to use context clues to determine meaning of unknown words? 11. How to determine the author's purpose in a text? 12. How to determine central idea of a text? 13. How to respond to the text? 14. Evaluate the argument and claims in a text to distinguish evidence and facts from opinion?

3 SUGGESTED. STRATGIES AND SUGGESTED. OBJECTIVES CONTENT RESOURCES ASSESSMENTS STANDARDS. Common Core The student will be able to: Reading Guided Practice Teacher Observation standards for: 7. Determine main idea of a text comprehension Independent Practice Class activities/ labs/work ELA #1-10. passages Discussion Projects/Rubrics CCR/reading #1- 8. Distinguish between fact and Lectures Quizzes Reading 10. opinion Handouts Homework/Planner comprehension 21st century 9. Determine meaning of words as Online Resources questions Visual Aids used in a text Navigate Study Island 10. Apply note-taking Skills (outlining, mapping, etc.). 11. To respond to comprehension questions and make real world . connections 12. Assess how purpose shapes the content of a text 13. Utilize Study Island application TOPIC: Test Preparation GOAL: The purpose of this unit is to provide students with the necessary Skills to Study more effectively and efficiently for daily assessments and standardized tests.

4 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: 15. How is the best way to manage my time efficiently? 16. What is the best way to organize papers, notes, and classroom handouts? 17. What are techniques for studying for tests? 18. How to use student planner to schedule Study time? 19. How should a test be approached? 20. What is the difference between short-term goals and long-term goals? 21. How to effectively use the Study island application? SUGGESTED. STRATGIES AND SUGGESTED. OBJECTIVES CONTENT RESOURCES ASSESSMENTS STANDARDS. Study Island Common Core The student will be able to: application and checklist Guided Practice Teacher Observation standards for: 14. Manage time Test taking strategies Independent Practice Class activities/ labs/work ELA #1-10. Test taking strategies Discussion Projects/Rubrics (reading, writing, 15. Organize papers Lectures Quizzes Study Skills language). 16. Use daily planner Handouts Homework/Planner Use student planner CCR #1-10. 17. Prepare for assessments Online Resources Time management/ (reading, writing, Visual Aids 18.)

5 Use test taking strategies goal setting language). 19. Set long-term and short-term 21st century goals NJCCS. Math 20. Complete activities on Study Technology Island TOPIC: Vocabulary Acquisition GOAL: The purpose of this unit is to enhance vocabulary through acquisition and use of grade appropriate general academic and domain specific words and phrases. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: 22. How to effectively consult reference materials to determine the meaning of unknown words? 23. How to use word relationships to better understand word meanings? 24. How to distinguish among the connotation of words with similar definitions? 25. How to use context as a clue to the meaning of words? SUGGESTED. STRATGIES AND SUGGESTED. OBJECTIVES CONTENT RESOURCES ASSESSMENTS STANDARDS. Common Core The student will be able to: Vocabulary Skills Guided Practice Teacher Observation standards for: 21. Determine the meaning of activities Independent Practice Class activities/ labs/work ELA #4-6.

6 Vocabulary Discussion Projects/Rubrics CCR/language unknown and multiple meaning Lectures Quizzes flashcards #3-6. words and phrases Handouts Homework/Planner Vocabulary 22. Consult reference materials Online Resources crossword puzzles Visual Aids 23. Verify the meaning of a word 24. Use figurative language and nuances to determine word meanings 25. Create vocabulary as a Study tool 26. Enhance knowledge and application of vocabulary TOPIC: Writing GOAL: The purpose of this unit is to develop and strengthen writing through the use of technology and self-reflection. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: 26. What is explanatory writing? 27. What is the difference between a business and a friendly letter? 28. How to write a business letter? 29. How to write narratives or real-life events? 30. How to incorporate compare and contrast strategies in writing? 31. How to write solutions for real-world problems using logical sequencing? 32. How is research done? 33.

7 How to convey thoughts and ideas verbally? 34. What is the purpose of a personal resume and an autobiography? SUGGESTED. STRATGIES AND SUGGESTED. OBJECTIVES CONTENT RESOURCES ASSESSMENTS STANDARDS. Autobiography The student will be able to: Explanatory Guided Practice Teacher Observation Common Core 27. Identify the writing process paragraphs Independent Practice Class activities/ labs/work standards for: Business letter Discussion Projects/Rubrics ELA #1-10. 28. Gather relevant information from Lectures Quizzes Friendly letter CCR/writing #1- multiple resources Handouts Homework/Planner Compare and contrast 10. 29. Use technology to collaborate, to Online Resources paragraphs Visual Aids 21st century produce and publish writing, and News paper articles to research Problem solving 30. Create an autobiography and paragraphs Research project personal resume Personal resume 31. Write informative and explanatory text 32. Write narratives about real-life events 33.

8 Strengthen their writing through peer editing 34. Write a research project