Study Skills
True or False: Developing some basic study habits (where to study, having a personal study routine) can be helpful
What is True
True or False: You can make changes to the way you manage your time
What is true. Change happens one step at a time.
Name one way that color coding subjects (same color notebook/binder/folder/book cover for one subject) might be helpful
Help me to easily find materials for a particular class, help me keep organized at school, help me easily find materials to bring home when I have homework.
Name two things that you can do to calm yourself when you feel angry, nervous, sad, etc.
Take deep breaths, name some things that you see/hear/smell/taste/feel, refocus on an enjoyable activity, take a few minutes away from the situation.
True of False: There are after school activities that I can join in order to try out new things and/or do something I find interesting.
What is True
Name two places you can go to study quietly
What is a library, your room, a classroom, a quiet room in your house, a quiet spot outside.
What does the word procrastinate mean?
Putting things off until the last minute
Name one thing that you can you do to keep on top of assignments.
Map out when parts of an assignment should be done by, prioritize my assignments daily and weekly, set reminders/alarms, use an agenda
True or false: If you see someone sitting by themselves at lunch or at recess alone you should keep walking past them and not talk to them.
What is false
True or False: You have 10 minutes between classes to hangout with your friends and talk.
What is FALSE
These small cards have questions or problems on one side and the answer on the other side. They are called...
What are flashcards
To determine the order for dealing with things according to how important they are
What is prioritize
You write down homework assignments that are due or upcoming tests/quizzes that you must study for in this.
What is an agenda or a planner
Give an example of how to start a conversation with someone you just met.
Smile, ask them a question that shows interest, remark about something that you both either likely notice or can agree on.
What is the Mater Christi mascot?
What is a cougar.
Name two skills that can help with learning.
Organizing my materials/supplies, organizing my time, organizing my note taking/ what I learn from, listening in class, studying/doing my homework
If I organize and get my homework/chores done early, I can reward myself with ___________ time.
What is leisure time/free time
Name one reason that keeping your materials/supplies neat might be helpful.
Easily find things, arrive at a class with what I need, I don't waste time going through things again and again.
Your teacher asks the class to do something that you don't like. How should you respond?
Taking a deep breath, keep your thoughts in your head, and do what the teacher asks. If you have a question or don't understand something, ask in a respectful manner.
The date of the next middle school dance.
What is December 2nd.
There are three different learning styles. One of them is...
What is Kinesthetic (learn by doing),
What is Auditory (learning by listening/hearing),
What is Visual (learn by seeing).
Why is time management important?
Helps us to take care/finish the activities that are important in our lives
Name one way to keep yourself organized.
Use a planner/agenda/calendar, manage your time, keep good notes, clean out/reorganize daily
Scenario: You and another student are having a disagreement. The other student pokes you in the chest. What should you do?
Respectfully but clearly tell them that you don't want to be touched in that manner. Don't do it back. Move away from them.
What is the principal's name at Mater Christi School?
Mr. Murphy