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. 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? 1. Utilize time management and goal setting strategies 2. Organize papers and daily notes 3. Use planner for time management 4. Prepare for assessments (daily and standardized) 5. Use test taking strategies 6. Communicate with teachers & peers Time management/goal setting Everyday study skills/ listening, reading & writing Autobiographical project Determining learning styles Test taking strategies Note-taking strategies ELA #1-10 CCR #1-10 21 st century 9.1, 9.3 NJCCS Math 4.5 Technology 8.1
TOPIC: Reading Comprehension GOAL: The purpose of this unit is to comprehend complex informational text proficiently. 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? 7. Determine main idea of a text 8. Distinguish between fact and opinion 9. Determine meaning of words as used in a text 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 Reading comprehension passages Reading comprehension questions Navigate Study Island ELA #1-10 CCR/reading #1-10 21 st century 9.1
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. 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? 14. Manage time 15. Organize papers 16. Use daily planner 17. Prepare for assessments 18. Use test taking strategies 19. Set long-term and short-term goals 20. Complete activities on Study Island Study Island application and checklist Test taking strategies Test taking strategies Study skills Use student planner Time management/ goal setting ELA #1-10 CCR #1-10 21 st century 9.1 NJCCS Math 4.5 Technology 8.1
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. 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? 21. Determine the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases 22. Consult reference materials 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 Vocabulary skills activities Vocabulary flashcards Vocabulary crossword puzzles ELA #4-6 CCR/language #3-6
TOPIC: Writing GOAL: The purpose of this unit is to develop and strengthen writing through the use of technology and self-reflection. 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. How to convey thoughts and ideas verbally? 34. What is the purpose of a personal resume and an autobiography? 27. Identify the writing process 28. Gather relevant information from multiple resources 29. Use technology to collaborate, to produce and publish writing, and to research 30. Create an autobiography and personal resume 31. Write informative and explanatory text 32. Write narratives about real-life events 33. Strengthen their writing through Autobiography Explanatory paragraphs Business letter Friendly letter Compare and contrast paragraphs News paper articles Problem solving paragraphs Research project Personal resume ELA #1-10 CCR/writing #1-10 21 st century 9.3
peer editing 34. Write a research project