Teach key vocabulary following Marzano's six steps to effective vocabulary instruction (1) Provide a description, explanation, or example of the new term (2) Ask students to restate the description, explanation, or example in their own words (3) Ask students to draw a picture, symbol, or graphic representing the term or phrase (4) Engage students in activities that help them add to their knowledge of the terms (5) Ask students to discuss the terms with one another (6) Involve students in games that reinforce new words (contact the NBSS for powerpoint game templates). Use this resource by printing as many pages for each letter as needed and use in conjunction with vocabulary activities and strategies resource.

At second-level students are expected to read and write across various genres and disciplines. Skilled writers use different strategies to help them navigate the writing process - planning, drafting, revising and editing. This resource presents activities for developing students' writing skills as well as ways to expand students’ use of vibrant or ‘wow’ words. There is also a powerpoint (Microsoft) presentation available from the NBSS on proofreading and editing which can be used in conjunction with this resource.  Contact the NBSS for information on this resources. Read how one teacher used this resource with students in the Academic Literacy, Learning and Study Skills section of the website. 

Effective study and test preparation skills are essential for all students. The OK 5R Method is a study strategy that helps students tackle textbook material in a strategic manner. Students who use a study system read with greater comprehension and remember more.This resource can be used with students in conjunction with a study skills NBSS questionnaire and powerpoint presentations on study, memory and learning.

The SQ3R study system is an organised approach to textbook learning. Students who use a study system read with greater comprehension and remember more over a period of time. Effective study skills are essential for all students. The SQ3R Method helps students tackle textbook material in a strategic manner. It is designed to help students optimise their reading and learning.This resource can be used with students in conjunction with a study skills NBSS questionnaire and powerpoint presentations on learning.