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Test-Taking Skills (25 minutes)
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Preparing for a test requires more than just good study strategies. Below are some tips on properly preparing for a test so that you increase your chances of success.
  • _________________________________
You might not always feel like studying or working on an assignment — but if you wait until you feel like working on something, you might wait forever.
Make learning (not just school) a priority in your life. This is not just a vague suggestion, but a concrete strategy for success.
  • Motivate yourself
It's much easier to learn something when you want to learn it. Even if you don’t feel initially interested in the subject, think about why you are taking the course. Maybe it can only go as deep as “I want to graduate” but, likely, you could find something in the content that is valuable. If you convince yourself that the material in the course is_________________________ , you will be more willing to take the time to learn the material.
  • Schedule Yourself
Nothing lowers your chances of success more quickly than procrastination. Deal with ____________________ by building times for studying and learning into your schedule. Set deadlines to get caught up, and stay on track.
  • Reward Yourself
Reward yourself when you have done your best and celebrate your successes. Be kind to yourself and know ___________________________ is the most important tool you can take away from this course.
  • ________________
Be aware of things that distract you. These could be things around you, such as people, noises, and smells or they could be your own thoughts, emotions, hunger, and fatigue. Deal with these before you begin to study.
Other Answer Choices:
Learning how you learn
Concentrate
Procrastination
Take Charge of Your Learning
Linked to your goals
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Try the following concentration techniques:
  • Divide a task into__________________.
  • Keep track of your thoughts and questions.
  • Notice when you catch yourself ________________.
  • Use a pencil, highlighter, or sticky notes to increase your ________________ in what you are doing.
  • Vary your activities to keep up your interest. A ___________ is as good as a rest.
  • Plan breaks according to your concentration_________ .
Other Answer Choices:
change
daydreaming
smaller steps
involvement
span
Reading for Information (35 minutes)
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The __________ answers the question, “What was that about?”

1

The ___________ develop the main idea, giving more information about the main idea or adding to your understanding of the main idea.

1

A ___________ is used to illustrate the similarities and differences between two things.

Read this article about Fake News. Use this reading to answer the next two questions.

The Future of Truth and Misinformation Online
In late 2016, Oxford Dictionaries selected “post-truth” as the word of the year, defining it as “relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief.”

The 2016 Brexit vote in the United Kingdom and the tumultuous U.S. presidential election highlighted how the digital age has affected news and cultural narratives. New information platforms feed the ancient instinct people have to find information that syncs with their perspectives: A 2016 study that analyzed 376 million Facebook users’ interactions with over 900 news outlets found that people tend to seek information that aligns with their views.

This makes many vulnerable to accepting and acting on misinformation. “Truth is no longer dictated by authorities, but is networked by peers. For every fact there is a counter-fact and all these counter-facts and facts look identical online, which is confusing to most people,” said Kevin Kelly, co-founder of Wired magazine.

- from pewresearch.org
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In one complete sentence, summarize the main idea from "The Future of Truth and Misinformation Online".

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List 2 supporting details from "The Future of Truth and Misinformation Online".

Read the following article. Use this reading to answer the next question.

Although downhill skiing and figure skating are both winter sports, they are very different. First of all, downhill skiing takes place outdoors, while figure skating takes place indoors. The equipment is also very different: the downhill skier has skis, plastic boots and poles, while the figure skater has leather boots with steel blades. Skiing is performed on a snow-covered slope, while skating is performed on horizontal ice. Finally, in downhill skiing, you mainly make left and right turns down a hill.
In figure skating, you perform a variety of complex moves including dance steps, jumps, and spins. For all their differences, these two sports do have some common elements. They are both high-profile Olympic sports requiring great athletic skill and dedicated training. Both are hugely popular with Canadians, both as participants and viewers. Finally, Canada has produced great champions in both sports, which perhaps explains why many Canadian kids dream of becoming skiing or figure-skating stars
5

Create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast downhill skiing and figure skating.

Note-Taking Skills (36 minutes)
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Which note-taking technique discussed in this class requires you to place different symbols beside or around important areas of your notes?

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Which note-taking technique discussed in this class requires you to write down only the most important points like a question you have, a key word , or the main idea?

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Which note-taking technique discussed in this class requires you to prepare memory cues (called cue words) and a summary linking these cues?

You only need to watch 5 minutes of this clip (from 1:33 - 6:34) for the next question.
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Using the indicated excerpt from the attached video clip, create concise notes in whichever format you prefer. Ensure you are covering the main idea, supporting details and any other important information.

Goal Setting (44 minutes)
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To make a ___________ more manageable, it helps to break it down into smaller tasks.

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A ____________ takes two minutes a day, to move slightly closer to your bigger goal

Read the following list of goals. Each goal has been written in general terms. Rewrite the goal using the SMART method (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound). Fill in the blanks using THIS FORMAT:

By (date), I will (specific action). I will measure my progress by (specific measure).

*Don't forget that for some of them the actual goal needs to be altered to be more specific.
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Goal: I would like to have a part-time job this summer.

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Goal: I would like to be a better public speaker.

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Goal: I would like to have more stamina and health.

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Goal: I would like to put together a resumé.

Emotional Intelligence (30 minutes)
Writing in an emotional diary can help you become more aware of what causes you to experience different emotions. This can help you to be prepared for your emotional responses to different situations, and to think about how you might deal with these situations in the future.
An emotional diary is a place where you can document the emotions that you experience on a daily basis. Writing down the emotions that you experience will help you evaluate the emotional response that you’ve had to different situations and provide an opportunity for you to reflect on how you were feeling and how you responded to different events in your day.
To get a better understanding of what an emotional diary entry can look like, read the following.

Friday, June 2
Today I got up and I was in a really good mood. I was excited about my training program coming to an end soon for the part-time job I had just started and I was eager to get started on my exam review for History class. I had already begun to study the night before. I went downstairs after I got ready for school and my mom was really angry about me not cleaning up the kitchen after I came in late last night. I started to feel angry and frustrated. Didn’t she realize how hard I had studied last night? She told me to remember about her friends coming over for dinner tonight and that she would need my help. I was really frustrated. I had forgotten about the dinner and had plans to go out with my friends. How was I going to fit it all in? I was stressed because I did not want to disappoint my friends or my mom—and what about my studying?
I got to the training centre and things started badly. I got my last assignment back and my mark was only 60%. I could not believe it—I had worked so hard. I felt really frustrated. Fortunately, the rest of the morning went better because it was a review of techniques I was good at, but I couldn’t stop thinking about everything that I had to do after school. My stomach was starting to feel really tense. I needed to stop worrying about things.

Thinking about your own emotions
Try to think about everything that you did and felt yesterday and then write an emotional diary for yourself. Use the example above as well as the following questions to help you with this.

What emotions did you experience most often yesterday?
What emotions did you experience least often?
What were you doing when you experienced emotions that made you feel good?
What were you doing when you experienced emotions that you did not enjoy?
In what ways, if any, did your emotional responses affect your learning?
What strategies did you use to help you to deal with strong emotions?
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Write an emotional diary entry (similar to the example) about your day yesterday.