Name of Lesson: Lesson 1 Study Skills

Counselor: Erica Sgroi

UNIT/TOPIC:
(If unit, note how
many lessons in
unit):

Study Skills Unit 4 lessons

DOMAIN:
(academic, career,
personal/social)

Academic

GRADE
LEVEL(S):

5th grade

GUIDANCE
STANDARD(S):
ASCA Standards
Addressed:

INDIANA
STANDARDS
ADDRESSED:
*If this lesson is
crosswalked with
other academic areas,
please list here.
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES

A:A2.1 Apply time-management and task-management skills

A:A2.4 Apply knowledge and learning styles to positively influence school
performance
A:A3.2 Demonstrate the ability to work independently
A:B1.3 Apply the study skills necessary for academic success at each level
A:B1.7 Become a self-directed and independent learner

3-5.1.1 Demonstrate learning skills (e.g. taking notes, reading texts,

memorization techniques, test taking strategies, active listening).
3-5.1.5 Discuss how time-use affects student learning.
3-5.1.7 Analyze their use of skills needed to work independently.

To learn about study skills

To learn about time management
To learn about creating a study space

TIME REQUIRED

20 minutes

MATERIALS
NEEDED

Handout
Discussion of study skills

ACTIVITY
SUMMARY

1
PROCEDURE

Intro to topic 3 minutes

a Ask the students if they know what study skills are
b Randomly call on students to see if they can give you an

example of a study skill.

c Once thats finished, hand out the study skills handout
Read through some of the most important parts with them 15 minutes
a Hit on these topics (or whichever seem more relevant to the
situation)
i Finding a quiet spot
ii Ensuring that the study spot has all the correct equipment
b What does time management mean?
i Time management means that you have a schedule for
when you do things and you keep to the schedule.
ii Hand out the handout with times on it so students can
keep track of their hours if they want to.

EVALUATION:
What data will you
collect and How will
you collect data to
show:
1
2

impact on K12 students

feedback on
lesson

FOLLOW-UP
PLAN:
CITATION(S)
References/Resource
s Used:
Cite copyrighted
materials, but do not
reproduce
copyrighted materials
in your lesson plan.
Non-copyrighted
materials must be
reproduced and
included in your
lesson plan.

1
2

Pre and post tests will show me if the students gained any
information from the lessons, as well as show me if they developed
as a learner.
I plan on collecting feedback from the teacher in the classroom, as
well as ask the students what they thought of the lessons.

The second lesson will focus on planning for homework, using some of the
skills learning in this lesson.

Handout from: http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/links/advisors/ms-lessonplans.html (Study Skills Lesson Plan H1)

Time Management Handout from:
http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/links/advisors/ms-lesson-plans.html
(Time Management Lesson, H1)

Name of Lesson: Lesson 2 Planning for Homework

Counselor: Erica Sgroi
UNIT/TOPIC:
(If unit, note how
many lessons in
unit):

Study Skills Unit 4 lessons

DOMAIN:
(academic, career,
personal/social)

Academic

GRADE
LEVEL(S):

5th grade

GUIDANCE
STANDARD(S):
ASCA Standards
Addressed:
INDIANA
STANDARDS
ADDRESSED:
*If this lesson is
crosswalked with
other academic areas,
please list here.

A:A1.5 Identify attitudes and behaviors that lead to successful learning

A:A2.1 Apply time-management and task-management skills
A:A3.4 Demonstrate dependability, productivity, and initiative
A:B1.5 Organize and apply academic information from a variety of sources
3-5.1.1 Demonstrate learning skills (e.g. taking notes, reading texts,
memorization techniques, test taking strategies, active listening).
3-5.1.5 Discuss how time-use affects student learning.
3-5.1.11 Describe how not turning in assignments impacts ones grades in
school.
3-5.1.13 Develop a plan for academic improvement based on their classroom
work, report card grades, standardized test results, teacher comments, and life
experiences.

LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
To learn about planning for homework.

TIME REQUIRED

20 minutes

MATERIALS
NEEDED

Handouts
Intro to topic, discussion, closing

ACTIVITY
SUMMARY

Intro to topic 2 minutes

a Today we are going to talk about how to plan for homework.

PROCEDURE

Does anyone know what that means?

Discussion 15 minutes
a Using a planner what is the best way to use your planner?
b Ask students if they remember from the last lesson what time
management is?
i Time management means that you have a schedule for
when you do things and you keep to the schedule.
ii Hand out the handout with times on it so students can
keep track of their hours if they want to.
c Organization how can you stay organized and keep things
straight?
i Using your planner will help if its organized according
to subject.
ii Get rid of old papers that you arent using anymore.
Throw away scraps of paper and broken pencils and
other trash items that may fall into the bottom of a back
pack.
iii Ask if they remember how to create a homework space at
home create a study space, where you have everything
you might need to complete your homework ruler,
pencils, markers, paper, etc. Find a quiet place where you
can do your work, away from distractions so you can
concentrate.
Hand out the homework tip sheet for parents and students 3 minutes
a Briefly explain the contract and tell them they dont have to sign
it if they dont want to, but they should at least look at it and
share it with their parent or guardian.

EVALUATION:
What data will you
collect and How will
you collect data to
show:
3
4

impact on K12 students

feedback on
lesson

FOLLOW-UP
PLAN:

1
2

Pre and post tests will show me if the students gained any
information from the lessons, as well as show me if they
developed as a learner.
I plan on collecting feedback from the teacher in the classroom,
as well as ask the students what they thought of the lessons.

The third lesson will focus on how to prepare for tests.

CITATION(S)
References/Resource
s Used:
Cite copyrighted
materials, but do not
reproduce
copyrighted materials
in your lesson plan.
Non-copyrighted
materials must be
reproduced and
included in your
lesson plan.

Handout: Adapted from a handout created by Geoffrey Mathews, MSc,

RCC, 2011
http://static.schoolrack.com/files/232922/638965/GreatHomeworkHelperan
dOrganizer.pdf

Name of Lesson: Lesson 3 How to Prepare for Tests

Counselor: Erica Sgroi
UNIT/TOPIC:
(If unit, note how
many lessons in
unit):

Study Skills Unit 4 lessons

DOMAIN:
(academic, career,
personal/social)

Academic

GRADE
LEVEL(S):

5th grade

GUIDANCE
STANDARD(S):
ASCA Standards
Addressed:

INDIANA
STANDARDS
ADDRESSED:
*If this lesson is
crosswalked with
other academic areas,
please list here.

A:A2.1 Apply time-management and task-management skills

A:A2.1 Demonstrate how effort and persistence positively affect learning
A:A2.4 Apply knowledge and learning styles to positively influence school
performance
A:B1.7 Become a self-directed and independent learner

3-5.1.1 Demonstrate learning skills (e.g. taking notes, reading texts,

memorization techniques, test taking strategies, active listening).
3-5.1.5 Discuss how time-use affects student learning.

LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
To learn about studying and preparing for tests.

TIME REQUIRED

20 minutes

MATERIALS
NEEDED

Handout about testing strategies

ACTIVITY
SUMMARY

Discussion about test taking skills

1
PROCEDURE

Intro to the lesson 3 minutes

a Ask students if they know what test-taking strategies are and if
they can name a few.
Hand out the handout with testing strategies that the students can use
when they get ready to prep for a test 15 minutes
a The handout covers what a student can do before, during, and
after a test.

EVALUATION:
What data will you
collect and How will
you collect data to
show:
a. impact on
K-12
students
b. feedback
on lesson

FOLLOW-UP
PLAN:
CITATION(S)
References/Resource
s Used:
Cite copyrighted
materials, but do not
reproduce
copyrighted materials
in your lesson plan.
Non-copyrighted
materials must be
reproduced and
included in your
lesson plan.

1
2

Pre and post tests will show me if the students gained any
information from the lessons, as well as show me if they developed
as a learner.
I plan on collecting feedback from the teacher in the classroom, as
well as ask the students what they thought of the lessons.

The fourth lesson will focus on getting homework help.

Lessons and Handouts Adapted from:

http://wvde.state.wv.us/counselors/links/advisors/ms-lesson-plans.html
(Test-Taking Skills)

Name of Lesson: Lesson 4 Where to Find Homework Help

Counselor: Erica Sgroi
UNIT/TOPIC:
(If unit, note how
many lessons in
unit):

Study Skills Unit 4 lessons

DOMAIN:
(academic, career,
personal/social)

Academic

GRADE
LEVEL(S):

5th grade

GUIDANCE
STANDARD(S):
ASCA Standards
Addressed:

INDIANA
STANDARDS
ADDRESSED:
*If this lesson is
crosswalked with

A:A2.1 Demonstrate how effort and persistence positively affect learning

A:A2.3 Use communications skills to know when and how to ask for help when
needed
A:A2.4 Apply knowledge and learning styles to positively influence school
performance
A:B1.4 Seek information and support from faculty, staff, family, and peers
A:B1.5 Organize and apply academic information from a variety of sources
A:B1.7 Become a self-directed and independent learner
3-5.1.1 Demonstrate learning skills (e.g. taking notes, reading texts,
memorization techniques, test taking strategies, active listening).
3-5.1.4 Describe an experience where hard work resulted in achievement of a
goal.
3-5.1.5 Discuss how time-use affects student learning.

other academic areas,

please list here.

3-5.1.10 Identify educational opportunities that exist outside the classroom.

LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
To learn about getting homework help if needed.

TIME REQUIRED

20 minutes

MATERIALS
NEEDED

List of homework resources, computer lab or a computer with a projector

ACTIVITY
SUMMARY

Talk about where to find homework help and touch base on all the skills that
were discussed throughout all the lessons.

1
PROCEDURE

Ask the students if they know how to get help after school or on the
weekends 3 minutes
Discussion 10 minutes
a Hand out the list of helpful websites
b Go through the list with the students and show them the websites
as you go along.
Discuss what had been discuss in the previous lessons 5 minutes

EVALUATION:
What data will you
collect and How will
you collect data to
show:
3
4

impact on
K-12
students
feedback
on lesson

FOLLOW-UP
PLAN:

1
2

Pre and post tests will show me if the students gained any information
from the lessons, as well as show me if they developed as a learner.
I plan on collecting feedback from the teacher in the classroom, as well
as ask the students what they thought of the lessons.

There is no follow up plan, unless there is an issue that is brought to the

attention of the teacher and then forwarded to me. I hope that all the students
take this skills and apply them to their school work.

CITATION(S)
References/Resource
s Used:
Cite copyrighted
materials, but do not
reproduce
copyrighted materials
in your lesson plan.
Non-copyrighted
materials must be
reproduced and
included in your
lesson plan.