Question: When do you do the tasks that require the most concentration? Answer: I do them in the afternoon, after school.
Question: How do you feel after dinner most nights? Answer: I feel like I could stay up all night.
Question: When do you remember things that you study? Answer: I remember things best if I study them after school.
Review Jeremy's weekly schedule. Then highlight each slot he has set aside for studying.
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Your to-do list for Jeremy might look something like this: Spanish homework: Chapters 3-5 Math: Questions 56-89 5:00: Sylvan! 6:30: Meet family at the park
This action list includes all of the tasks that Jeremy needs to complete on Wednesday. Most of all, it keeps him focused and organized.
Meredith is feeling overwhelmed. She has a big science test coming up at the end of the week. Her gymnastics competition is around the corner, and her coach expects her to be at the gym every afternoon. Her dad needs her to watch her little brother so he can get some work done. On top of that, she has English, math, and history homework! All of that school work is piling up, and she is near tears.
Meredith would probably succeed in completing her tasks if she
In the space below, create a weekly schedule for Meredith. Create a chart like the one below to help you organize her time. Complete the activity on a separate sheet of paper if you need more space.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Student responses may vary. Acceptable answers include a recreation of the chart with the following tasks:
Complete the sentence. Write your answer in the box below.
There are many factors for success in school. If you create a weekly schedule and make daily action lists every day after school, you will _____.
Student responses may vary. Acceptable answers include:
Please evaluate the student's answers:
Excellent
Good
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