Texts and Tests: Teaching Study Skills Across Content Areas

Teach students how to learn. And take tests, too Texts and Tests is a unique nuts-and-bolts guide for teachers of grades 1 through 8 that covers not only the teaching of study skills, but also test-taking techniques in ALL subject areas. Rona Flippo spells out specific study-learning strategies to develop and reinforce: reading report writing summarizing response writing outlining discussing researching preparing for objective or essay tests -all applicable across the curriculum, no matter what grade you teach. Flippo fills her book with easy-to-pull-out information, including: "Reflection Activities" "Try It Out Activities" organizational strategies reference and research techniques specialized study-learning strategies test-preparation and test-taking strategies, including the Fake Pop Quiz strategy systems tried-and-true strategies you may already use that can enhance learning checklists, analysis sheets, and other teaching/learning aids Studying and Learning Forms to copy, use, or adapt as you wish. Plus, the Teaching and Performance Grid , a ready-reference at the beginning of the book, is especially helpful for both teaching and assessment. Embed study skills and strategies instruction in your regular content teaching. Develop students' test-preparation and test-taking skills at the same time. Use Flippo's study-learning assignments and activities to motivate students, engage them in content, and ensure that they really are learning how to learn.