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“This class helped me out. I worked on taking better notes, learned tips on how to be more organized, and improved my test-taking strategies. What I learned will help me out this year at school.” |
Summer Study Skills Programs 2012 - Intensive | Individual Tutorials
We offer a study skiils programs to suit the different needs of our summer students. Please note the location of the program you are interested in, as we have different venues which offer different courses.
Our daily two-week course is an intensive program for students who need to hone their study and organizational skills and who may be diagnosed with specific learning differences associated with planning, organization, and transfer of thoughts onto paper.
Our individual tutorial sessions are designed to maintain and build from established skills while fitting into busy summer schedules.
Study Smarter, Not Harder with Written Expression
LOCATION:
The Hamilton School at Wheeler
216 Hope Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Is your middle schooler disorganized? Does your child struggle with taking notes, studying for tests and expressing thoughts clearly on paper?
This course helps students learn "how to learn" and manage the demands of school. Students learn "active" study strategies to help them retain morei nformation and increase their independence. Students participate in activities that help them uncover their learning styles and understand how best to use their strengths to overcome their difficulties. They learn step-by-step methods to apporach their assignments and meet deadlines, easing homework anxiety.
Additionally, this course provides concrete strategies and techniques to improve writing. Students learn the mechanics of editing, proofreading and polishing written work.
Skills covered include:
Sentence structure
Paragraph development
Grammar
Essays
Editing/proofreading
Word processing
Following directions
Textbook reading skills
Outlining/note-taking
Highlighting techniques
Test-taking strategies
Organizing longer assignments
Time management
Individual Tutorials:
Orton-Gillingham, Reading, Written Expression, Mathematics, and Study SkillsLOCATION:
RITES LEARNING CENTER
334 East Avenue
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860OR
LOCATION DETERMINED BETWEEN THE TUTOR AND THE FAMILY
These sessions are individual multisensory tutorials designed to engage each student and specifically meet his/her needs. Scheduling is flexible to fit into your summer plans. Students typically meet once or twice a week for one-hour sessions. No application needed - to schedule, just call (401) 723-4459, x143.
*Price is based on 2011 rates - subject to change.
All curriculum descriptions and forms are the creation of RITES and are proprietary materials, which may not be recreated by any other party.