JH+Study+Skills

"The learner will . . ." || **Standard(s)** || **No. of Days** || **Vocabulary Terms** || **Resources** || **Student Learning Activities** || **Assessment** || Prioritize || Middle School Study Skills (Chapt 4) || Read and discuss pages 20-25. Completely fill in information in planner or on homework list template for 2 days. || complete info in planner, homework list, or assignment sheet || header format folder-system binder-syster || Middle School Study Skills (Chapt 3) || Read and discuss pages 11-18. Demonstrate folder-system and binder-system. create a vinn diagram of the 2 systems and explain the advantages of each. || Vinn diagram, classroom discussion participation, using system of their choosing || time-management study session || Middle School Study Skills (Chapt 5-6) || Draw diagrams of their current study area. Read and discuss pages 27-34. Draw diagrams of their IDEAL study area. Complete and discuss daily schedule. || quiz over planners, organization systems, study time and place. ||
 * Teachers **** : ** (list)Brenda Franklin
 * Textbook: ** (name, publisher, year)Middle School Study Skills by Teacher Created Materials, Inc 1996
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 * **Obj #** || **Unit** || **Objective:**
 * 1 ||  || become familiar and comfortable with class members and teacher ||   || 3 ||   ||   || Complete getting to know you survey created by teacher. design and display a welcome back to school sign || completion of assignments ||
 * 2 ||  || list the benefits of using a planner ||   || 2 || Planner
 * 3 ||  || understand the importance of organization ||   || 5 || title
 * 4 ||  || explain the advantages of having a set time and place to study ||   || 4 || productive
 * 5 ||  || explain the importance of good communication ||   || 1 ||   || Middle School Study Skills (Chapt 7) || Read and discuss pages 36-38.

play Broken Square Communication game || participation in class discussion and activity || Auditory Kinesthetic || Educational Media Corporation Self-Exploration Inventory || Discuss the 3 learning styles. Guess which one they are. Take the HOW DO YOU LEARN assessment. || Class discussion and participation. || posters of ls and mi. || Scan || Middle School Study Skills (Chapt 13) || Discuss and practice SQRW reading strategy. Read pages 56-62. || Complete activities on pages 59 60 || q&a notes box charts vinn diagrams concept maps timelines || Middle School Study Skills (Chapt 14 & 18)
 * 6 ||  || List and explain learning styles ||   || 2 || Visual
 * 7 ||  || list and explain multiple intelligences ||   || 3 || Naturalist Musical Logical Existential Interpersonal Kinesthetic Verbal Intrapersonal Visual || Multiple Intelligences Inventory 1999 Walter McKenzie || Discuss the 9 Intelligences and how they impact learning and studying. Guess which they are. Take the Multiple Intelligences Inventory. Make posters. quiz || Class discussion and participation. quiz over learning styles and intelligences.
 * 8 ||  || be able to adjust reading skills depending on purpose ||   || 3 || Skim
 * 9 ||  || compare and contrast notes from reading and notes from lectures as well as notetaking styles ||   || 7 || cornell method

Penn State Notetaking handout packet || Read pages 62-76.

Read pages 99-102

Read, discuss and complete Penn State Notetaking packet || Complete activities on pages 66, 73, 76, 102

Complete Penn State Notetaking packet

notetaking quiz || flash cards memory words crazy phrases picture clues unloading/dumping || Middle School Study Skills (Chapt 15) || Read pages 77-89. create and demonstrate one method of memorization in class (with partner) || Complete activities on pages 83, 84, 87.
 * 10 ||  || describe multiple methods to assist in memorization ||   || 6 || mnemonic devices

quiz over mnemonic devices || recognition matching multiple choice true/false fill-in-the-blank short answer essay || Middle School Study Skills (Chap 20 & 21) || Read and discuss pages 108-119.
 * 11 ||  || explain methods to remember vocabulary and spelling ||   || 4 ||   || Middle School Study Skills (Chapt 16 & 17) || Read and discuss pages 90-98. Demonstrate how to use the methods discussed in one of their other classes || Class discussion and participation ||
 * 12 ||  || identify the difference between recall and recognition questions. identify the 6 types of test questions and how to study for each ||   || 5 || recall

make a poster with study and test-taking tips for one type of test question. || poster ||