Dear Teacher

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<p>"Valuable for teachers and families. Peltz offers research-based strategies as he builds a partnership with students to challenge, inform, and encourage them."<br/>—Lucy C. Martin, Learning Specialist, McDonogh School, Owingo Mills, MD</p><p>"All the issues and questions you have about work habits and study skills are here, along with student-friendly suggestions and ideas!"<br/>—K. Michael Hibbard, Assistant Superintendent, Ridgefield Public Schools, CT</p><p>Partner with your students to realign their study skills and introduce new ones for success!</p><p>Addressing common defense mechanisms and rationalizations students use to avoid studying, Dear Teacher: Expert Advice for Effective Study Skills offers ready-to-use, practical responses based on proven research for middle and high school classrooms. Experienced teacher and study skills coach William H. Peltz demonstrates how to introduce and promote easy-to-understand studying techniques and specific strategies for note-taking, doing homework, and preparing for high-stakes tests and standardized assessments. </p><p>Cleverly written in a "Dear Abby" format, this resource enables teachers to become partners with their students to help them: </p>Enhance their ability to concentrate and focusOrganize their workManage timeAssume responsibility for their behaviorBecome more self-reliant<p>This light, engaging book assists students in finding the requisite skills to succeed in school and in real-world learning experiences.</p>