Interdisciplinary Study Skills Curriculum: Grades 4, 5 and 6
August/September
Study Skills Objective: 1- Organizational Skills and Time Management
Reading / Social Studies / Science / Language Arts / Math4th and 5th Grades:
Student Planner
· Weekly assignments recorded during whole group modeled instruction
· Introduce Assignment Priority Checklist: Grade 4 & 5
And Student Goal Form for the academic year.
(Revisit Goal as needed throughout the year)
Subject Folders
· Assemble RED folder with dividers to separate class notes, vocabulary and assignments.
6th Grade:
Student Planner
· Weekly assignments recorded during whole group modeled instruction
· Introduce Assignment Priority Checklist: Grade 6
And Student Goal Form for the academic year.
(Revisit Goal as needed throughout the year)
· Binder checks to encourage student self directed. Students view past notes to reflect upon their past and continued learning.
Subject Folders
All students will use same 3’’ binder for all classes
· Add RED pocket divider labeled reading and create class notes, vocabulary sections as needed / 4th and 5th Grades:
Student Planner
· Weekly assignments recorded during whole group modeled instruction
· Introduce Assignment Priority Checklist: Grade 4 & 5
And Student Goal Form for the academic year.
(Revisit Goal as needed throughout the year)
Subject Folders
· Assemble BLUE folder with dividers to separate class notes, vocabulary and assignments.
6th Grade:
Student Planner
· Weekly assignments recorded during whole group modeled instruction
· Introduce Assignment Priority Checklist: Grade 6
And Student Goal Form for
the academic year.
(Revisit Goal as needed throughout the year)
· Binder checks to encourage student self directed. Students view past notes to reflect upon their past and continued learning.
Subject Folders
All students will use same 3’’ binder for all classes
· Add BLUE pocket divider labeled social studies and create class notes, vocabulary sections as needed / 4th and 5th Grades:
Student Planner
· Weekly assignments recorded during whole group modeled instruction
· Assignment Priority Checklist: Grade 4 & 5
And Student Goal Form for the academic year.
(Revisit Goal as needed throughout the year)
Subject Folders
· Assemble GREEN folder with dividers to separate class notes, vocabulary and assignments.
6th Grade:
Student Planner
· Weekly assignments recorded during whole group modeled instruction
· Introduce Assignment Priority Checklist: Grade 6
And Student Goal Form for
the academic year.
(Revisit Goal as needed throughout the year)
· Binder checks to encourage student self directed. Students view past notes to reflect upon their past and continued learning.
Subject Folders
All students will use same 3’’ binder for all classes
· Add GREEN pocket divider labeled science and create class notes, vocabulary sections as needed / 4th and 5th Grades:
Student Planner
· Weekly assignments recorded during whole group modeled instruction
· Assignment Priority Checklist: Grade 4 & 5
And Student Goal Form for the academic year.
(Revisit Goal as needed throughout the year)
Subject Folders
· Assemble YELLOW folder with dividers to separate class notes, vocabulary and assignments.
6th Grade:
Student Planner
· Weekly assignments recorded during whole group modeled instruction
· Introduce Assignment Priority Checklist: Grade 6
· Student Goal Form for the academic year.
(Revisit Goal as needed throughout the year)
· Binder checks to encourage student self directed. Students view past notes to reflect upon their past and continued learning.
Subject Folders
All students will use same 3’’ binder for all classes
· Add YELLOW pocket divider labeled language arts and create class notes, vocabulary sections as needed / 4th and 5th Grades:
Student Planner
· Weekly assignments recorded during whole group modeled instruction
· Assignment Priority Checklist: Grade 4 & 5
And Student Goal Form for
the academic year.
(Revisit Goal as needed throughout the year)
Subject Folders
· Assemble PURPLE folder with dividers to separate class notes, vocabulary and assignments.
6th Grade:
Student Planner
· Weekly assignments recorded during whole group modeled instruction
· Introduce Assignment Priority Checklist: Grade 6
· Student Goal Form for the academic year.
(Revisit Goal as needed throughout the year)
· Binder checks to encourage student self directed. Students view past notes to reflect upon their past and continued learning.
Subject Folders
All students will use same 3’’ binder for all classes
· Add PURPLE divider labeled math and create class notes, vocabulary sections as needed
Interdisciplinary Study Skills Curriculum: Grades 4,5 and 6
October/November
Study Skills Objective: 2: Study Skills
Reading / Social Studies / Science / Language Arts / Math4th and 5th Grades:
Note Taking
· Thinking Maps
· Graphic Organizers
· Mind Mapping
· Outlining
· SQ3R: (Survey, Question, Read, Review and Recite)
· KWL Chart
Modeling Strategies
· Skimming
· Titles/Subheadings
· Preview/Predictions
· Summarizing/ Paraphrasing /Retelling
· Chunking the Text
· STOP (Silly, Tricky, Opposite, Proven)
6th Grade:
Note Taking
· Thinking Maps
· Graphic Organizers
· Mind Mapping
· Outlining
· SQ3R: (Survey, Question, Read, Review and Recite)
· KWL Chart
Modeling Strategies
· See Springboard Teacher Manual for Reading Strategies / 4th and 5th Grades:
Note Taking
· Thinking Maps
· Graphic Organizers
· Mind Mapping
· Outlining
· SQ3R: (Survey, Question, Read, Review and Recite)
· Flip Charts/Foldables
· Note Cards
· Use of Maps/Graphs/Outlines
Modeling Strategies
· Skimming
· Titles/Subheadings
· Preview/Predictions
· STOP (Silly, Tricky, Opposite, Proven)
6th Grade:
Note Taking
· Thinking Maps
· Graphic Organizers
· Mind Mapping
· Outlining
· SQ3R: (Survey, Question, Read, Review and Recite)
· KWL Chart
Modeling Strategies
· Skimming
· Titles/Subheadings
· Preview/Predictions
· Summarizing/ Paraphrasing /Retelling / 4th and 5th Grades:
Note Taking
· Thinking Maps
· Graphic Organizers
· Mind Mapping
· Outlining
· SQ3R: (Survey, Question, Read, Review and Recite)
· Flip Charts/Foldables
· Note Cards
· Use of Maps/Graphs/Outlines
Modeling Strategies
· Skimming
· Titles/Subheadings
· Preview/Predictions
· STOP (Silly, Tricky, Opposite, Proven)
6th Grade:
Note Taking
· Thinking Maps
· Graphic Organizers
· Mind Mapping
· Outlining
· SQ3R: (Survey, Question, Read, Review and Recite)
· KWL Chart
Modeling Strategies
· Skimming
· Titles/Subheadings
· Preview/Predictions
· Summarizing/ Paraphrasing /Retelling / 4th and 5th Grades:
Note Taking
· Thinking Maps
· Graphic Organizers
· Mind Mapping
· Outlining
· SQ3R: (Survey, Question, Read, Review and Recite)
Modeling Strategies
· Revisiting/Revising Prior Work
· Self Editing
· Timed Writing
6th Grade:
Note Taking
· Thinking Maps
· Graphic Organizers
· Mind Mapping
· Outlining
· SQ3R: (Survey, Question, Read, Review and Recite)
· KWL Chart
Modeling Strategies
· See Springboard Teacher manual for Writing Strategies / 4th and 5th Grades:
Note Taking
· Thinking Maps
· Graphic Organizers
· Foldables/Flip Charts
· Note Cards
· Practice Problems
Modeling Strategies
· Singapore Math
· Questioning Skills incorporating Blooms Taxonomy
· Inductive/Deductive reasoning
· RIDGES (Read, I Know, Draw, Goal, Equation, Solve)
· STOP (Silly, Tricky, Opposite, Proven)
6th Grade:
Note Taking
· Thinking Maps
· Graphic Organizers
· Note Cards
· Practice Problems
Modeling Strategies
· See Springboard for Math Strategies
Interdisciplinary Study Skills Curriculum: Grades 4,5 and 6
December/January
Study Skills Objective: 3: Critical Thinking Skills
Reading / Social Studies / Science / Language Arts / Math4th and 5th Grades:
Effective Strategies
· Blooms Taxonomy
· Critical Inquiry
· Investigation
Application
· Debate
· Role Playing
· Drama Games
6th Grade:
Effective Strategies
· Blooms Taxonomy
· Logical Reasoning
· Critical Inquiry
· Investigation
Application
· Debate
· Role Playing
· Oral Interpretations
· Drama Games
· Oral Questioning / 4th and 5th Grades:
Effective Strategies
· Blooms Taxonomy
· Critical Inquiry
· Investigation
Application
· Debate
· Role Playing
· Drama Games
· Real World Application
· Open Ended Problem Solving
6th Grade:
Effective Strategies
· Blooms Taxonomy
· Logical Reasoning
· Critical Inquiry
· Investigation
Application
· Debate
· Role Playing
· Oral Interpretations
· Drama Games
· Oral Questioning
· Real World Application
· Open Ended Problem Solving / 4th and 5th Grades:
Effective Strategies
· Blooms Taxonomy
· Critical Inquiry
· Investigation
Application
· Debate
· Real World Application
· Open Ended Problem Solving
6th Grade:
Effective Strategies
· Blooms Taxonomy
· Logical Reasoning
· Critical Inquiry
· Investigation
Application
· Debate
· Role Playing
· Oral Interpretations
· Drama Games
· Oral Questioning
· Real World Application
· Open Ended Problem Solving / 4th and 5th Grades:
Effective Strategies
· Blooms Taxonomy
· Critical Inquiry
· Investigation
Application
· Debate
· Role Playing
· Drama Games
6th Grade:
Effective Strategies
· Blooms Taxonomy
· Logical Reasoning
· Critical Inquiry
· Investigation
Application
· Debate
· Role Playing
· Oral Interpretations
· Drama Games
· Oral Questioning / 4th and 5th Grades:
Effective Strategies
· Blooms Taxonomy
· Critical Inquiry
· Investigation
Application
· Open Ended Problem Solving
· Real World Application
6th Grade:
Effective Strategies
· Blooms Taxonomy
· Logical Reasoning
· Critical Inquiry
· Investigation
Application
· Open Ended Problem Solving
· Real World Application
· Oral Interpretations
· Oral Questioning
Interdisciplinary Study Skills Curriculum: Grades 4,5 and 6
February/March
Study Skills Objective: 4: Creative Thinking Skills
Reading / Social Studies / Science / Language Arts / Math4th and 5th Grades:
Techniques
· Torrance Question Wheel
· Problem Reversal
· Lateral Thinking
· Brainstorming
· 6 Thinking Hats
· Story Board
Strategies
· 4 Step Process (Preparation, Incubation, Illumination, Verification)
· Simplex (find problem, solve, implement solution) *see above website
· *see above website
· Torrance Stages for Creative Thinking
6th Grade:
Techniques
· Problem Reversal
· Lateral Thinking
· Brainstorming
· Assumption Smashing
· Forced Relationships
· Analogies
Strategies
· 4 Step Process (Preparation, Incubation, Illumination, Verification)
· Simplex (find problem, solve, implement solution) *see above website / 4th and 5th Grades:
Techniques
· Torrance Question Wheel
· Problem Reversal
· Lateral Thinking
· Brainstorming
· Imitation
· Story Board
Strategies
· 4 Step Process (Preparation, Incubation, Illumination, Verification)
· Simplex (find problem, solve, implement solution) *see above website
· Torrance Stages for Creative Thinking
6th Grade:
Techniques
· Problem Reversal
· Lateral Thinking
· Brainstorming
· Imitation
Strategies
· 4 Step Process (Preparation, Incubation, Illumination, Verification)
· Simplex (find problem, solve, implement solution) *see above website / 4th and 5th Grades:
Techniques
· Torrance Question Wheel
· Problem Reversal
· Lateral Thinking
· Brainstorming
· Checklists
· Attribute Listing
Strategies
· 4 Step Process (Preparation, Incubation, Illumination, Verification)
· Simplex (find problem, solve, implement solution) *see above website
· Torrance Stages for Creative Thinking
6th Grade:
Techniques
· Problem Reversal
· Lateral Thinking
· Brainstorming
· Checklists
· Forced Relationships
· Analogies
· Assumption Smashing
Strategies
· 4 Step Process (Preparation, Incubation, Illumination, Verification)
· Simplex (find problem, solve, implement solution) *see above website / 4th and 5th Grades:
Techniques
· Torrance Question Wheel
· Problem Reversal
· Lateral Thinking
· Brainstorming
· 6 Thinking Hats
· Story Board
Strategies
· 4 Step Process (Preparation, Incubation, Illumination, Verification)
· Simplex (find problem, solve, implement solution) *see above website
· Torrance Stages for Creative Thinking
6th Grade:
Techniques
· Problem Reversal
· Lateral Thinking
· Brainstorming
· Assumption Smashing
· Forced Relationships
· Analogies
Strategies
· 4 Step Process (Preparation, Incubation, Illumination, Verification)
· Simplex (find problem, solve, implement solution) *see above website / 4th and 5th Grades:
Techniques
· Torrance Question Wheel
· Problem Reversal
· Lateral Thinking
· Brainstorming
· Visual Thinking
· Attribute Listing
Strategies
· 4 Step Process (Preparation, Incubation, Illumination, Verification)
· Simplex (find problem, solve, implement solution) *see above website
· Torrance Stages for Creative Thinking
6th Grade:
Techniques
· Problem Reversal
· Lateral Thinking
· Brainstorming
· Analogies
· Forced Relationship
Strategies
· 4 Step Process (Preparation, Incubation, Illumination, Verification)
· Simplex (find problem, solve, implement solution) *see above website
Interdisciplinary Study Skills Curriculum: Grades 4,5 and 6
April/ May
Study Skills Objective: 5: Research Skills
Reading / Social Studies / Science / Language Arts / Math4th and 5th Grades:
Effective Strategies
· Torrance Question Wheel
· Problem Reversal
· Brainstorming
· Mind Mapping
· Outlining
· Big 6 Checklist
· Rubrics
Components
· Cover Page
· Paragraph Outline/Plan
· Rough Draft
· Works Cited/Bibliography
· Building Resources (Media Center, Technology lab/Instructor, Media Specialist)
Presentation Styles
· Report (2-4 Pages)
· Brochure
· Power Point
· Improvisation
6th Grade:
Effective Strategies
· Torrance Question Wheel
· Problem Reversal
· Brainstorming
· Mind Mapping
· Outlining
· Big 6 Checklist
· Rubrics
Components
· Cover Page
· Paragraph Outline/Plan
· Rough Draft
· MLA Style Citations
· Building Resources (Media Center, Technology lab/Instructor, Media Specialist)
Presentation Styles
· Report (3-5 Pages)
· Oral Presentation with Technology Component
· Power Point (Report Format)
· Improvisation / 4th and 5th Grades:
Effective Strategies
· Torrance Question Wheel
· Problem Reversal
· Brainstorming
· Mind Mapping
· Outlining
· Big 6 Checklist
· Rubrics
Components
· Cover Page
· Paragraph Outline/Plan
· Rough Draft
· Works Cited/Bibliography
· Building Resources (Media Center, Technology lab/Instructor, Media Specialist)
Presentation Styles
· Report (2-4 Pages)
· Brochure
· Power Point
· Improvisation
6th Grade:
Effective Strategies
· Torrance Question Wheel
· Problem Reversal
· Brainstorming
· Mind Mapping
· Outlining
· Big 6 Checklist
· Rubrics
Components
· Cover Page
· Paragraph Outline/Plan
· Rough Draft
· MLA Style Citations
· Building Resources (Media Center, Technology Lab/Instructor, Media Specialist)
Presentation Styles
· Report (3-5 Pages)
· Power Point (Report Format)
· Improvisation/Historical Reenactment / 4th and 5th Grades:
Effective Strategies
· Torrance Question Wheel
· Problem Reversal
· Brainstorming
· Mind Mapping
· Outlining
· Big 6 Checklist
· Rubrics
Components
· Presentation Poster containing Abstract (purpose, procedure, conclusion)
· Oral Presentation
Presentation Styles
· Science Fair Oral Presentation
· Presentation Poster with written
6th Grade:
Effective Strategies
· Torrance Question Wheel
· Problem Reversal
· Brainstorming
· Mind Mapping
· Outlining
· Big 6 Checklist
· Rubrics
Components
· Presentation Poster:
Abstract (purpose, procedure, conclusion)
Research Paper (title page, table of
contents, purpose, acknowledgment,
review of literature, materials and
procedures, results, conclusion,
bibliography)
· Controlled Experiment
· Validity of results/conclusion
· Oral Presentation
Presentation Styles
· Science Fair Oral Presentation / 4th and 5th Grades:
Effective Strategies
· Torrance Question Wheel
· Problem Reversal
· Brainstorming
· Mind Mapping
· Outlining
· Big 6 Checklist
· Rubrics
Components
· Cover Page
· Paragraph Outline/Plan
· Rough Draft
· Works Cited/Bibliography
· Building Resources (Media Center, Technology lab/Instructor, Media Specialist)
Presentation Styles
· Report (2-4 Pages)
· Brochure
· Power Point
6th Grade:
Effective Strategies
· Torrance Question Wheel
· Problem Reversal
· Brainstorming
· Mind Mapping
· Outlining
· Big 6 Checklist
· Rubrics
Components
· Cover Page
· Paragraph Outline/Plan
· Rough Draft
· MLA Style Citations
· Building Resources (Media Center, Technology Lab/Instructor, Media Specialist)
Presentation Styles
· Report (3-5 Pages)
· Power Point (Report Format)
· Improvisation/Historical Reenactment / 4th and 5th Grades:
Effective Strategies
· Torrance Question Wheel
· Problem Reversal
· Checklist
· Rubrics
· Graphs/Charts
· Stock Market Game
Components
· Cover Page
· Real World Problem/Situation
· Excel Graphs
Presentation Styles
· Oral Presentation of Excel document with statement of problem, process, and conclusion
6th Grade:
Effective Strategies
· Torrance Question Wheel
· Problem Reversal
· Checklist
· Rubrics
· Graphs/Charts
· Stock Market Game
Components
· Cover Page
· Real World Problem/Situation
· Excel Graphs
Presentation Styles
· Oral Presentation of Excel document with statement of problem, process, and conclusion
Collier County Public Schools Interdisciplinary Revised 3/13/2009