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Welcome to Guided Study at Butler Junior High School
Keep scrolling down to 'announcements'
for helpful study tools and hints!!!
Guided Study Philosophy
Guided Study is a class for students who can benefit from a study skills program. Organizational skills are an integral part of Guided Study, and that concept is addressed every day through the use of the master calendar and the students' Butler Books. Daily classroom activities alternate between specific study skills instruction and the implementation of effective study skills through the curriculum. When students are working on academic material, the teachers play an active role in every academic subject; re-teaching concepts covered in class, teaching study skills and strategies, offering academic guidance, proofreading, checking work, and helping students effectively apply the skills they have learned.
Ultimately, the goal of the Guided Study program is to teach Butler students how to become effective learners in order to ensure that they perform to the best of their ability during their academic careers.
Curriculum Overview
In addition to the grade specific information listed below, Guided Study students in all grade levels are also provided with assistance for all academic classes, as well as help with test preparation and homework.
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Organization & Planning
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Study Skills
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6
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- Organize & use locker & agenda
- Learn keys to success at Butler
- Develop time management skills
- Improve work completion &
organization
- Plan for long term assignments
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- Learn test preparation strategies
- Develop note-taking skills
- Effectively use study guides
- Develop listening skills
- Practice strategies for using
textbooks efficiently
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7
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- Practice peer study strategies
- Identify & implement
strategies/planning for test
preparation
- Learn to evaluate own
performance
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- Construct study guides
- Identify, select, & practice
appropriate reading rates for
different material
- Solve note-taking problems
- Prepare for open-book tests
- Improve memory & focus
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8
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- Complete work & prepare for
tests independently
- Learn strategies for time
management in order to prepare
for the demands of high school
- Plan & prepare for high school
transition
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- Construct study guides
independently
- Conduct study groups
independently
- Review basic math skills in
preparation for high
school placement tests
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Mrs. Amanda Moore began working at Butler Junior High in 2004 and has been teaching Guided Study since 2008. Mrs. Moore graduated from Carthage College with Bachelors of Arts in Elementary and Special Education in 2003, and she earned her Masters Degree in Reading from Concordia University in 2007.
In addition to teaching Guided Study, Mrs. Moore sponsors Yearbook Club, keeps score at sporting events, and helps to supervise the lunch detention program. Mrs. Moore is also a member of the RtI Team, Professional Learning Team, Academic Advisory Initiative, Building Leadership Committee, and District Leadership Committee.
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| Student E-mail accounts! - Thursday, September 22, 2011
Congratulations! You are the proud owner of a new school e-mail account. Teachers and staff at Butler will be emailing you often to keep you updated. Please check your email every day!
The address to access your email at home is fc1.butler53.com, and a direct link to the login page is listed under ‘Great Links’ on the right side of this page. |
| Quizlet.com to Study! - Thursday, September 08, 2011
Quizlet.com has flashcards, tests, and games that I have created for vocabulary and key concepts in the Butler curriculum. It is a great resource to prepare for vocabulary tests in LA. All of the chapters from all 3 books available for you to use. I am constantly adding to the list in all subject areas, so check back often!
Other Butler teachers have also made Quizlet sets to help students prepare - just search for 'BJH' to find the rest! Happy studying!
To find your Vocab book:
- Go to quizlet.com
- In the search box on the right side of the page type in BJH your book color, followed by the chapter number. (Example: BJH Purple 2 for chapter 2 in the purple book.)
- Start reviewing!
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| SS: Online text resources for 7th & 8th grade - Thursday, August 25, 2011
The 7th and 8th grade SS textbooks have online access to help you understand the material There are summaries, activities, quizzes, puzzles, flashcards, animations and other resources to help you to help you prepare for quizzes and tests!!! Follow the links listed below, and then use the drop down menu on the bottom left side of the page to find the chapter you need.
In addition, both books are available entirely online! The links to all the websites are listed below and direct links are also listed under ‘Great Links’ back at the top of my page.
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| Science: Online textbook access for all grades! - Thursday, August 25, 2011
The Science textbook has online access for all grade levels. This can be handy when doing homework at home! The link to the website is listed under ‘Great Links’ back at the top of my page.
- Go to http://glencoe.com/ose/
- Enter the Quick Pass code for your textbook (listed below).
- 6th & 7th grade code: A6157DB994
- 8th grade code: A190B9578D
- Once the document opens, click on ‘Table of Contents’ on the right hand side of the page to view the available chapters.
- Click on the chapter you need, then scroll through using the scroll bar on the right hand side to find the right pages.
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| Math: Online text resources (Mrs. Harte’s 8th grade & Ms. Lareau's 7th grade) - Monday, August 01, 2011
The Algebra 1 textbook has online access for all grade levels. You can access the actual book pages and complete additional activities and lessons to reinforce the material learned at school This can be handy when doing homework at home! The link to the website is also listed under ‘Great Links’ back at the top of my page.
- You will need your book to register the first time you use this site!
- The website will ask for the ISBN number – it is on page ii at the bottom.
- Go to http://www.classzone.com/books/algebra_1/index.cfm?state=IL
- To complete additional activities chose your chapter and go from there!
- There are sample chapter tests, puzzles, additional practice problems and more!
- To see the actual pages - Click on the ‘Online Book’
- The book will pop up in a new window.
- Once the document opens, click on ‘Table of Contents’ on the left hand side of the page to view the available chapters.
- Click on the chapter you need, then scroll through using the scroll bar on the right hand side to find the right pages.
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(email is preferred)
(630) 573-2760 ext. 115
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Period 1: 7thGrade GS
Period 2: 8th Grade GS
Period 3: 6th Grade GS
Period 4: Plan
Period 5: 8th Grade GS
Period 6: 6th Grade GS
Period 7: 7th Grade GS
Period 8: Plan
Study Hall: 8th Grade
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The complete list Quizlet sets for Guided Study students can now be found on FirstClass. Please log in to your email and go to the Guided Study Conference on your desktop to gain access to the list for your grade level. If you have any questions – please email me at amoore@butler53.com
Links for the LA Vocabulary Book Quizlet sets are still available below.
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