This document provides guidance on study skills for grade 10 students. It defines study skills and lists sources that were consulted to develop the lesson. The lesson aims to teach students what study skills are, different study methods, how to plan effectively, and how to determine the best methods for their individual needs. It provides tips for preparing for tests, including note taking, using mind maps, outlining essays, and using tables to analyze issues.

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Life orientation for grade 10

2. • The following has been used to define the concept of study skills
• These relevant sources were used to build on to the matter of
study skills for grade 10.
• G.P Mhlawuli, Lesson 1 (02/03/2013) .
• A. J Van der Merwe tools to study.(04/02/2012).

3. • By the end of this lesson the learners are aught to have the
following:
• Know what study skills are
• The different methods of studying
• How to use the different methods
• How to plan effectively through trail and error
• What methods works best for them as individuals

4. • Preparing For a test is a stressful
process unless one make use of the
correct methods.
• Why do we prepare for tests and
exams?
• How must one prepare?

6. • Note taking- when ever listening to a teacher one must take
notes to help remember has been said.

7. You need good listening skills
Use approbations
Note key points in point forms
Make use of lines, arrows to link facts.
Try to be as neat and creative as you can

8. • It mimics exactly what happens in ones brain
• Gets information into and out of brain fast
• Helps in coming up with new ideas

9. Using colours
Pictures
Lines
words

11. • Simplest way to find out what a unit/
chapter is about.
How?
You Scan through the unit
Look at subheadings and key words
Draw a mind map.

13. •Plan your essay by gathering
necessary information.
•Draw a mind map of the
content of the essay.

14. • Introduction
• Body
• Conclusion
• Add a technical layout
• Bibliography

16. oTable can be used to show positive
and negative sides of an issue.
oPoint form to show advantages and
disadvantages of a concept.

17. •The End