| GRADE 3 Book C |
GRADE 4 Book D |
GRADE 5 Book E |
GRADE 6 Book F |
GRADE 7 Book G |
GRADE 8 Book H |
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LOCATION SKILLS
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LOCATION SKILLS
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| --Alphabetical order
--Dictionary skills---guide words, entry and root words, pronunciations, entries
--Kinds of books
--Tables of contents
--Glossaries
--Indexes
--Email
--Learning about textbooks |
--Dictionary skills—entry and root words, variant root words
--Introducing the library—telephone directories, card catalog, Dewey decimal system, print and multimedia encyclopedias
--Parts of a book, using textbooks
--Email
--Introducing the World Wide Web |
--Introducing the library
--Card catalog
--Dictionary skills
--Telephone directories
--Tables of contents
--Indexes
--Introducing the World Wide Web |
--Library skills---Dewey decimal system, print card catalog, online card catalog, print encyclopedia, multimedia encyclopedia
--Dictionary skills
--Other reference sources
--Email
--Introducing the World Wide Web |
--Print card catalog
--Online card catalog
--Dewey decimal system and call number
--Parts of a book
--Print encyclopedia, multimedia encyclopedia
--Readers' Guide
--Dictionary skills
--Atlases and almanacs
--Email
--Introducing the World Wide Web |
--Finding information in the library---print card catalog, online card catalog
--Readers' Guide, print indexes, online indexes
--Print encyclopedia, multimedia encyclopedia
--Dictionary skills
--Almanacs
--Atlases |
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ORGANIZATION SKILLS
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ORGANIZATION SKILLS
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| --Classifying by relationship and main idea
--Associating whole to parts
--Sequencing |
--Classifying by topic
--Introduction to outlining |
--Topic sentences and supporting details
--Outlining |
--Identifying topic sentences and supporting details
--Learning to outline reading selections |
--Outlining—using topics, subtopics, and details
--Relationships among ideas—cause-effect, compare-contrast, time, and problem-solution |
--Outlining—using topics, subtopics, details, and subdetails
--Summarizing
--Researching and writing
--Writing a research paper |
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INTERPRETATION SKILLS
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INTERPRETATION SKILLS
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--Words that tell about time, number, size, place, direction, and appearance
--Synonyms and antonyms
--Punctuation
--Maps |
--Synonyms and antonyms
--Learning about graphs—line graphs, bar graphs, pie graphs, and pictographs |
--Prefixes
--Learning about kinds of maps, directions, map legends, and map scales
--Introduction to diagrams
--Interpreting line graphs, bar graphs, pie graphs, and pictographs |
--Prefixes and suffixes
--Facts and opinions
--Interpreting tables, diagrams, charts, and graphs |
--Facts and opinions
--Figurative language
--Prefixes and suffixes |
--Interpreting symbols, pictographs, pie graphs, line graphs, bar graphs, flowcharts, tables, and time lines
--Recognizing propaganda techniques—testimonials, name calling, picturesque words, and transfer
--Newspapers—cartoons, index, news stories, feature stories, editorials, and advertisements |
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RETENTION SKILLS
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RETENTION SKILLS
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| --Word Study Plan for learning to spell words |
--Word Study Plan
--Associating and visualizing to recall facts |
--Introduction to a memory plan--- understanding, associating, visualizing, reciting, overlearning, and reviewing |
--The memory plan---learning about memory and how to improve it |
---Improving concentration, learning about mnemonic aids, recitation, and review |
---Concentrating, memorizing, memory aids |
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TEST-TAKING SKILLS
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TEST-TAKING SKILLS
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| --Preparing to take tests
--Taking vocabulary tests with context clues (synonyms, definitions)
--Taking comprehension tests |
--Preparing to take tests
--Taking vocabulary tests with context clues (synonyms, definitions, multiple meanings)
--Taking comprehension tests
--Taking essay tests |
--Understanding different kinds of tests
--Preparing to take tests
--Taking vocabulary tests with context clues (synonyms, definitions, multiple meanings)
--Taking comprehension tests
--Taking proofreading tests
--Taking essay tests |
--Preparing to take a test
--Taking vocabulary tests with context clues (synonyms, definitions, multiple meanings)
--Taking comprehension tests
--Taking proofreading tests
--Taking essay tests |
Taking vocabulary tests with context clues (synonyms, definitions, multiple meanings)
--Taking comprehension tests
--Taking proofreading tests
--Taking essay tests |
--Preparing to take a test
--Taking vocabulary tests with context clues (examples, multiple meanings)
--Taking comprehension tests
--Taking proofreading tests
--Taking essay tests |
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READING SKILLS
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READING SKILLS
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--Scanning lists, telephone directories, dictionaries, and reading selections |
--Scanning lists, dictionary pages, telephone directories, indexes, tables of contents, and reading selections |
--Scanning lists, dictionaries, telephone directories, indexes, TV listings, and reading selections |
--Learning to be a flexible reader—skimming and scanning |
--Being a flexible reader—learning about different reading styles, Skimming and scanning |
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STUDY STRATEGIES
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STUDY STRATEGIES
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--Introduction to the SQR study strategy |
--Applying the SQ3R study strategy
--Introduction to the SQRQCQ strategy for solving math word problems |
--Applying the SQ3R study strategy
--Applying the SQRQCQ strategy for solving math word problems |
--Using the SQ3R study-reading strategy
--Using the SQRQCQ strategy for solving math word problems
--Homework: recording assignments, study place and study habits, scheduling time, preparing for classes
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--Using the SQ3R studyreading strategy
--Using the SQRQCQ strategy for solving math word problems
--Study place and habits, scheduling time, recording assignments, and preparing for classes |