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To the Instructor | |
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Introduction The “Secrets” of Success A User’s Guide to the Brain Handle Textbooks and Textbook Assignments Like a Pro | |
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Warm-Up | |
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Determine the Meaning of an Unfamiliar Word through Context | |
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The Skill: Determine the Meaning of an Unfamiliar Word by Using the Context | |
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The Technique: Use Five Types of Context Clues | |
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The Trainer: Applying the Skill of Using Context Clues | |
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The Edge: Pointers about Using Context Clues | |
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The Replay: Remember the Essential Information from the Chapter | |
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The Practice: Apply the Skill of Using Context Clues Three Sets of Practice Exercises | |
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Analyze Word Structure | |
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The Skill: Analyze Word Structure | |
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The Technique: Use Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes to Unlock Word Meanings | |
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The Trainer: Applying the Skill of Analyzing Word Structure | |
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The Edge: Pointers about Analyzing Word Structure | |
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The Replay: Remember the Essential Information from the Chapter | |
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The Practice: Apply the Skill of Analyzing Word Structure Three Sets of Practice Exercises | |
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Basic Workout | |
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Determine the Topic of a Paragraph | |
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The Skill: Determine the Topic of a Paragraph | |
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The Technique: Use the Four Clues to the Topic | |
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The Trainer: Applying the Skill of Determining the Topic of a Paragraph | |
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The Edge: Pointers about Determining the Topic of a Paragraph | |
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The Replay: Remember the Essential Information from the Chapter | |
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The Practice: Apply the Skill of Determining the Topic of a Paragraph Three Sets of Practice Exercises | |
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Identify the Stated Main Idea Sentence and the Supporting Details of a Paragraph | |
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The Skill: Identify Stated Main Ideas | |
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The Technique: Find the Sentence that Has the Characteristics of a Main Idea Sentence | |
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The Trainer: Applying the Skill of Identifying Stated Main Ideas | |
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The Edge: Pointers about Identifying Stated Main Ideas | |
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The Replay: Remember the Essential Information from the Chapter (Stated Main Idea) | |
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The Skill: Identify the Supporting Details of a Paragraph | |
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The Technique: Identify Supporting Details | |
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The Trainer: Applying the Skill of Identifying Supporting Details | |
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The Edge: Pointers about Identifying Supporting Details | |
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The Replay: Remember the Essential Information from the Chapter (Supporting Details) | |
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The Practice: Apply the Skill of Identifying Stated Main Ideas Three Sets of Practice Exercises | |
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Formulate the Implied Main Idea Sentence of a Paragraph | |
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The Skill: Formulate the Implied Main Idea Sentence of a Paragraph | |
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The Technique: Use the Three Formulas for Formulating an Implied Main Idea | |
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The Trainer: Applying the Skill of Formulating an Implied Main Idea | |
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The Edge: Pointers about Formulating an Implied Main Idea | |
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The Replay: Remember the Essential Information from the Chapter Transition Words, Metacognition, and Relationships Within and Between Sentences | |
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The Practice: Apply the Skill of Formulating an Implied Main Idea Three Sets of Practice Exercises | |
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Recognize Authors’ Writing Patterns | |
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The Skill: Recognize Authors’ Writing Patterns | |
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The Technique: Learn the Characteristics of Authors’ Writing Patterns | |
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The Trainer: Applying the Skill of Recognizing Authors’ Writing Patterns | |
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The Edge: Pointers about Recognizing Authors’ Writing Patterns | |
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The Replay: Remember the Essential Information from the Chapter | |
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The Practice: Apply the Skill of Recognizing Authors’ Writing Patterns Three Sets of Practice Exercises | |
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Basic Stretching | |
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Apply All the Basic Skills to Paragraphs | |
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The Practice: Apply All the Basic Skills to Paragraphs Three Sets of Practice Exercises | |
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Advanced Workout | |