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What are study skills?
The different ways that people use for learning
Where did Clarence write down his homework assignment?
In his assignment notebook
When did Clarence do his homework?
He did it when he got home
Why is it important to ignore distractions?
So you know what's going on in class; so you can stay on track; so you don't miss anything.
Give an example of a good listening skill.
Look at the speaker, ignore distractions, pay attention, ask questions if you don't understand
Which of the four study skills does Danny need to improve?
All of them!
1 - good listening
2 - recording assignments accurately
3 - being organized
4 - planning ahead
Name one thing you can do right away to help get yourself organized.
Good listening; recording assignments accurately; being organized; planning ahead
What did Danny do when he got home?
He watched TV with his mom
What does "being organized" mean?
You know what you have to do; you have what you need; you know where to find what you need
How can you tell Clarence understood his assignment?
He explained it to Danny
What did Clarence do to stop himself from daydreaming?
He told himself to snap out of it and pay attention.
What did Danny have in his backpack?
Science book, comics, a rock, pencils, drawings, sports poster, dirty socks, scraps of paper.
Why did Danny have to call Clarence?
He couldn't read his homework assignment
Why is it important to be able to read your assignment?
So you know what to do; so you can explain it to someone else
Who helped Clarence with the complicated math problem?
His brother
Why couldn't Danny find his homework assignment?
Because he wrote it on a scrap of paper and stuffed it in his backpack with a lot of other junk.
Why did Danny miss Mr. Brown's homework assignment?
He was daydreaming
Why didn't Danny complete his homework after he got the assignment from Clarence?
He left it in his math book at school
Why is it important to plan ahead for your homework?
So you know when and where to do it; so you know if you need help and who to ask
Where did Danny finally find the scrap of paper with his assignment written on it?
In his athletic shoe inside his backpack
Why did Danny feel gloomy about not doing his math assignment?
He wouldn't get to watch his TV show; he would get a 0 on his assignment
What kinds if things was Danny daydreaming about during math?
How lucky he was to have Clarence for a friend and Mr. Brown for a teacher; summer fun
What do you think Danny forgot his math book?
He was hurrying to copy his assignment and walk home with Clarence
What is daydreaming?
Thinking about something else and not focusing on what you are supposed to be doing
What lesson did we learn from this story?