1. 1.I write my assignments in my agenda, daily, for every class. 2.My notebooks are organized and divided into sections for each class. 3.I take notes in class. 4.I review my notes from class on a daily basis. 5.I have a set time for completing homework. 6.I have a quiet place where I can do my homework and study. 7.I am easily distracted when completing my homework. 8.I ask for help when I do not understand. 9.I begin studying for tests at least 3-4 days before the test. 10.I check my teacher’s blogs and pinnacle at least weekly.

2. Do You: Use your planner daily? Review your planner at the beginning of every week to help plan your week? Write down something for every subject? Refer to your planner before you go home at the end of the day to make sure you have everything you need? Write future test, quiz, and project due dates in your planner? List helpful resources in your planner? Use your planner to help set goals for yourself?

3. 1.What supplies do you need? 3 ring binder Dividers with tabs Notebook paper Sheet protectors or pocket folders

4. Step 1: Place binder dividers in notebooks. Step 2: Follow individual teacher guidelines for creating individual notebook sections Step 3: Place all work from each class in the correct location on a daily basis

5. Cornell Notes 1.Set up your paper 2.Take the notes 3.Apply your thinking to the notes 4.Reflect on and Review your notes

6. Set Up Your Paper  Step 1: Create Lines

7. Set Up Your Paper  Step 2: Fill in Information ◦ Topic ◦ Name ◦ Class ◦ Period ◦ Date Topic: GA StudiesName: Class: Period: Date:

8. Set Up Your Paper  Questions/Main Idea  Notes  Summary Topic: GA StudiesName: Class: Period: Date: Questions/Main Ideas Notes Summary

9. Set Up Your Paper  Take Notes ◦ While the teacher lectures, while you watch a film, or while you read a text:  Write on the right hand side of the page  Abbreviate  Paraphrase  Use symbols to highlight what is important, or unclear to make connections  Skip lines between ideas Topic: GA StudiesName: Class: Period: Date: Questions/Main Ideas Notes Summary

10. Set Up Your Paper  Apply your thinking to the notes ◦ Alone or with a study partner review and study your notes within 24 hours. (use the left column)  Identify main ideas by writing headers  Develop questions for study or clarification  Connect your notes to what you have learned before in that class, in previous years, and in other classes Topic: GA StudiesName: Class: Period: Date: Questions/Main Ideas Notes Summary

11. Set Up Your Paper  Reflect on and Review your notes ◦ For each set of class notes, you need to take time and summarize what was presented and learned that day.  Review the main ideas  Summarize what is important  Explain why that is important  Reflect on how the new concept will enhance yoru learning Topic: GA StudiesName: Class: Period: Date: Questions/Main Ideas Notes Summary

12. Good Study Skills  Get Organized – Use your student planner 1.Have all supplies ready before you study  Supplies you may need: paper, notebooks, calculator, dictionary, pens, pencils, highlighter, text books 2. Keep your backpack organized so you can find what you need without wasting time  Repack your bag at night to avoid rushing to find things in the morning  Don’t forget to pack your homework

13. Good Study Skills 1. Schedule a regular homework time for each day 2. Set up a study center Choose a quiet area that is comfortable, neat, well – lit, and supplied with the materials that you will need 3. Avoid distractions while you study TV, loud music, windows, phone, text messaging, computers

14. Good Study Skills 1. Find someone in each class that you can get help from (phone number, e-mail) 2. Take breaks eat a snack, stretch, take a short walk 3. Find out what works best for you

15. Questions??