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The activities below can help reinforce the material in this On ® workbook when used in the classroom. Many are experiential, helping students work together to better understand issues related to studying and to improve skills needed for success in school and life. You can also use these activities to help students meet select Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts (CCSS.ELA). Correlations to specific standards are listed below each activity. Visit www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy to learn more. On ® Teacher’s/Leader’s Guide for building study skills Page 4—Setting goals Ask students to write an essay about their personal goals. In the essay, have them discuss how they think building good study skills can help them reach those goals. Supports Writing Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2a,b,e,f CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.2a,b,e,f CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.4 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.4 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.10 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.10 Page 4—School survey Have your students create and conduct a survey on study habits. Questions on the survey can include: • Do you study every day? • How long do you study? • Do you take notes in class? • How do you prepare for tests? • Have you joined, or would you ever join, a study group? If you have, was it helpful? Have your class survey other students in school, then tabulate the results. Ask them to divide the results by grade level, gender, number of extracurricular activities and other factors. Supports Speaking & Listening Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1a,b,c CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.1a,b,c Supports Writing Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.4 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.4 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.7 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.7 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.10 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.10 Pages 4, 22—Guest speakers • Ask a counselor at your school to speak to your students about how the school can help them improve their study skills. Have him or her mention any tutoring programs or study aids that are available. Also ask him or her to discuss how the school can help them prepare for mandatory state tests, the SAT ® and ACT ® and other standardized tests. • Ask a college career counselor or a representative from the state department of labor to speak to your class. Have him or her discuss different careers—including the average salary and the education level required for each one. Ask him or her to point out how developing good study habits now can help students improve their lives later. Supports Speaking & Listening Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1c,d CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.1c,d 201 8 Edition ©2000 Channing Bete Company, Inc. All rights reserved. (02-17-B) Channing Bete Company, One Community Place, South Deerfield, MA 01373 • 20D-0010 To reorder call (800) 628-7733 or visit www.channing-bete.com and ask for item number PS97997 Follow your organization’s policies and regulations (for example, those that apply to parental notification and consent) when using these activities. Please read: Talk to a professional! This guide is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified expert. The trademarks, including registered trademarks, in this guide are the property of the respective trademark owners. C O M P A N Y Channin ®