Mrs. Strain
Junior High Study Skills
In this class students will have the opportunity to work on assignments from other classes as well as learn techniques to improve organizational skills, study habits and time management.
Students will complete a daily time log of activities and assignments and are expected to improve reading skills by having a book to read when course work activities are complete. Their success will be recorded weekly on the following:
Study Skills Assessment Sheet
Student __________________
Week of ___________________ HR _________
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On Time
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Study Log Completed
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Brought appropriate materials
(3 Pts.) |
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Student Planner Completed
(3 Pts.) |
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Correct Seating
(2 Pts.) |
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Appropriate behavior/language
(3 Pts.) |
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Study Skill Assignment
(3 Pts.) |
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Daily Total
(20 Pts.)
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Weekly Total (100 Pts.) _______________
Included below please find for Middle School: 10 Great Websites for Parents & Students
For Parents:
1. http://www.learningworksforkids.com/executive.html
Executive Brain Functioning- 12 executive functions that will be useful in clarifying your child’s executive strengths and weaknesses
2. http://portal.johncooper.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=d1yNzrABOKw%3D&tabid=452&mid=1868
Monitoring Homework and Organization: Tips for Middle School Parents- provides a homework checklist and organization checklist also.
3. http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=10241
Organizational skills for parents with middle school students
4. http://www.keystoliteracy.com/adolescent/study-skills/teen-study-skills-tips.pdf
Helping Your Child with Organization and Study Skills by Joan Sedita adopted by Robert M. Finley Middle School -Study Skills Goals by Grade (minimum achievement expected by end of year)
For Students & Parents:
1. http://www.middleschoolguide.com/
The Middle School Student’s Guide to Ruling the World- Organizational Skills including printable and usable homework tracking charts, workspace inventory, middle school goals, study bud
2. http://www.fmschools.org//eagle-hill.cfm?subpage=1328
Study Skills for Middle School Students -Courtesy of Eagle Hill Middle School- Includes making a plan, getting organized, reading tips, passing the test, taking notes and time management tips.
3. http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/3521.aspx
Top 10 Study Tips for Middle School Students
4. http://www.lifeorganizers.com/cm_articles/104_middle_school_organization_373.html
Middle School Organization Tips and Strategies
5. http://www.d.umn.edu/kmc/student/loon/acad/strat/time_man_princ.html
Time Management for Students
6. http://www.ldam.org/pdf/orgplanner_sedita.pdf
After School Daily Planner
Feel Free to contact with questions or concerns.
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