Developing Study Skills By: Chris Beaujon

My focus is on kids with disabilities Student’s with IEP’s have goals Many types of goals, including: Study Skills Reading Writing Mathematics _

Study Skills Goals Goals Progress toward the goal Offers a means to access – criteria, method, etc.

Other goals can be used to help develop study skills

Consider: How can the following Study Skills goals be applied to your kids in the classroom?

Turning Points Fall of the Roman empire

Essay /Test Taking Tips Using study skills and preparation strategies can help improve test performance and alleviate negative feelings that occur before and after a writing assignment.

Organizational Tips Setting benchmarks can guide a student to work at a manageable pace to complete an assignment or project.

Good old fashion index cards

Or web-based computer programs www.coursehero.com/flashcards

Highlight With Caution In addition to highlighting, students must learn how to highlight; determining key points, and avoiding excessive

To Write is to Know Many students struggle with getting started because they lack or forget the available strategies. Graphic organizers offer a means to collect and organize information.

Writing a Thematic Essay Restate the historical context Turn the question into a thesis statement (“Get to the point.”) Body paragraph(s) - satisfy the question(s) Variation of thesis statement and historical context. __________________________________ ___________________________________ Can be compared to the “sandwich” model. Practice turning questions into statements.

Reading is intimidating Reading is intimidating. Some of my skills kids – English is their second language, some don’t have sight words

The reality….some kids aren’t interested in reading, some are afraid, some are intimidated, some struggle with an attention deficit…

Not all teachers are special educators, but study skills can still be addressed with and fostered in all students.

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