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This practical guide to study skills instruction offers 29 complete lesson plans that can help you teach your students how to learn and improve their academic performance. Lessons cover the key strategies of note taking, summarizing, using research tools (including the Internet), and test taking. They incorporate full participation by students and continuous checking for understanding by the teacher which help students also improve their listening skills. All lesson plans are teacher-tested, user-friendly, and broad-based, with enjoyable learning activities. Each can be easily adapted or customized to reflect the academic needs and skill levels of your students. Included in the book is a CD-ROM with reproducible overheads, worksheets, homework assignments, readings, and other support materials in pdf format.