Lesson: Study Skills Grade: 4th Time: 30 minutes Materials: -homework portrait/study skills survey worksheet -Where do I Fit?

packet -Student Work Page- I Can Make a Plan -Occupations Crossword Puzzle Procedure: -Have students work on 3 different assignments for 10 minutes, switching every minute and a half- discuss how hard it was when you cant focus on one assignment at a time- talk about homework organization -Pass out homework portrait and study survey worksheet. Have students complete the study skills survey and identify a study skill they can improve on -Have students complete a homework portrait including their best atmosphere, time, place, and people to help them study best

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly.
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1c Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1d Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.

ASCA Standards: A:B1.1 Demonstrate the motivation to achieve individual potential A:B1.2 Learn and apply critical-thinking skills A:B1.3 Apply the study skills necessary for academic success at each level A:B1.4 Seek information and support from faculty, staff, family and peers A:B1.5 Organize and apply academic information from a variety of sources

A:B1.7 Become a self-directed and independent learner