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Poor Academic Progress

Poor Academic Progress. Ditmas I.S. 62 Mrs. Hennelly. Problem -What is an obstacle? . Turn and talk with your partner Define obstacle. Something that obstructs progress Dictionary.com. Have you ever felt like this?. I can’t take it anymore!. There’s just too much work!.

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Poor Academic Progress

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  1. Poor Academic Progress Ditmas I.S. 62 Mrs. Hennelly

  2. Problem -What is an obstacle? • Turn and talk with your partner • Define obstacle • Something that obstructs progress • Dictionary.com

  3. Have you ever felt like this? I can’t take it anymore! There’s just too much work! Do you feel like there are too many things standing in your way?

  4. Evidence- test scores • Not motivated • Homework is not completed • Students come to school late • Fighting with friends • Peer pressure Consequences of the problem

  5. Causes – What are some obstacles faced by students? • Live in shelters • Faced with bullying • English is not spoken at home • No consequences at school or home for behavior

  6. Solutions – Who else has faced obstacles? What obstacles were standing in her way?

  7. What obstacle is he facing?

  8. And him?

  9. Or her?

  10. Solutions – How do people overcome obstacles? • Read the nonfiction article on an influential African American. • Complete the worksheetwith your group to identify the obstacles and solutions.

  11. Name_____________________________________ Date_________ • Overcoming Obstacles Worksheet • Title of Article___________________________________________ • What obstacles did he/she face? How was he she able to overcome this?

  12. Solution – Complete a Venn Diagram comparing your obstacles with those of your research topic ___________ ___________

  13. New Policies • How can our school help students to deal with obstacles facing students in order to improve test scores?

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