The
Weekly Word
ABC’s of Homework Sept. 21, 2009
Diagram the main
points
Sorting out the main ideas in a lesson: This is a method that you
can use to help your child:
learn new material,
review a
lesson,
or study for a test.
1. You and your child should skim the
material or chapter that your child needs to study.
2. Identify the
main ideas or topics. (Sometimes these are in large print or bold type
which makes it much easier.)
3. Write the main ideas across the top of
a paper.
4. Under each main idea write the important points that your
child should remember.
5. Last, have your child read the chapter or
review the lesson if they are studying for a test.
Expectations
Be clear and consistent. Make sure that your
child
understands what your expectations are regarding school
work.
If you are concerned about your child’s grades, let your child
know that you expect to have a weekly report on grades.
If you are
concerned that your child is not doing assignments, let your child know
that you expect to go over the agenda everyday to see how things are
going.
Write down what you expect:
1. I expect you to do your
homework on time.
2. I expect you to let me know if you did not get an
assignment done.
3. I expect you to know what your assignments are and
when they are due.
4. I expect to see you doing your homework every
night at the time and place you chose.
5. I expect you to do this
without whining (OK that might be asking too much but give it a
try).
6. I expect you to tell me, before the teacher calls, that you
are having difficulty.
Even though your child may have trouble meeting
your
expectations everyday, your child will know what you want.
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