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Visit the TeacherWeb® videos to learn about the features, modifications, and customizations available on your website. Click here to learn more. Study Skills <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"></v:stroke><v:path gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect"></v:path> <H2 class=shape style="PADDING-RIGHT: 2.85pt; PADDING-LEFT: 2.85pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2.85pt; PADDING-TOP: 2.85pt" v:shape="_x0000_s1034"><SPAN style="COLOR: #008000; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">Getting Organized is Your Ticket to Success<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H2> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"></v:stroke><v:path gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect"></v:path> <P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9.8pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 100%; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">KEEP AN ORGANIZED BINDER<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <DIV class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9.8pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 100%; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-font-kerning: 9.0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Use a different section in your notebook for each class and keep important information about each class in the section for that class.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">USE A STUDENT PLANNER<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <DIV class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">Use it to keep track of when things are due.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Take it to every class and copy the agenda and homework assignments for that day.</SPAN> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">BE SURE TO UNDERSTAND YOUR ASSIGNMENTS<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <DIV class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">If you have a question, ASK.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Other students may have a similar question.</SPAN> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">MAKE TIME FOR HOMEWORK<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <DIV class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">Set up a special time each day.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Find a quiet place to work and avoid distractions such as T.V. and phone calls.</SPAN> </DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal> </DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal> </DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">PREPARE THE NIGHT BEFORE<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <DIV class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">This way you will not feel pressured in the morning.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN> <DIV> </DIV> Check your assignment book.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Make sure you finish assignments that are due the next day.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> Pack your backpack after you finish your homework<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <DIV class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">*Get your clothes ready before you go to bed</SPAN> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">BREAK BIG PROJECTS INTO SMALLER ONES<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">It will be easier to complete a project or long assignment by completing one step at a time.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>For example, for a research project, collect information one week, take notes the next, and begin writing the first copy the next.</SPAN><SPAN style="language: EN"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> </DIV> <SPAN style="language: EN"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV> <SPAN style="language: EN"><o:p></o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="language: EN"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV> <SPAN style="language: EN"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV> <SPAN style="language: EN"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV> Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? Password: Forgot your password?

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