Study Skills and Vocabulary
Teacher:
Cindy
Hardy
Grades:
8 – 12
Meets:
Thursday
2:45 – 4:00
Class Description:
Whether you’re in middle school, high school or college, you must develop
strong study skills to excel. With
time and effort, you will come out of this class a better student, prepared to
succeed in future content classes.
Join us in this year-long class as we study the following topics and more:
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Time management
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Goal setting
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Learning styles
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Critical reading skills
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Note-taking
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Outlining
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Test-taking skills
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Memory skills
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Study methods
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Organizing a writing project
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Basic logic skills and drills
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Using study tools
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Active listening
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Organizing a long-range project
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Using the computer to enhance study skills
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Vocabulary building using Greek and Latin roots
Prerequisites:
None
Maximum number of students:
16
Homework:
2 – 3 hours weekly
Cost:
$50 monthly September through May
Textbook(s): English from the Roots Up – Greek and Latin flashcards;
Learning on Purpose: A Self-Management Approach to Study Skill, by Critical Thinking Books & Software. www.criticalthinking.com Product Number 2401, $32.99; ISBN 0-89455-753-X
Supplies:
Blank index cards, notebook paper, thick and fine tipped markers, 2 or 3”
notebook to hold your records and supplies
Supply Fee:$20/year
(for copies, 3-ring binder with dividers and hand-outs, lesson plan
journals, fee to buy DVD’s I’ll use in class…)
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