I am very excited about a recent innovation. Before the latest Chumash test, I sent a letter to the parents to help them help their kids study. I got great feedback, the students felt successful when they came into the test and best yet – their scores went up – showing real learning had taken place!
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ערב שבת, פרשת שמות
Dear Parents,
This Wednesday, there will be a test on ________________________. Here are some ideas how to study for the test
| Test section | How to study | Checklist |
| Translate phrases | Review the פסוקים. | Can I translate the Pesukim without the linear translation sheets?Which phrases do I need to review? |
| עַל מִי נאמר | Ask Who & What questions about the phrases. | When there is a pronoun, can I say who that pronoun in referring to? |
| מִי אָמַר לְמִי | When someone is talking, pay attention who is talking. Use previous pesukim for help | Can I say who is talking and to whom |
| What phrase in the פָּסוּקִים says . . . | Summarize the phrases in your own words | Can I summarize the phrases in the פָסוּק in my own words |
| שרשים | Study flash cards. | Which ones don’t I know? |
| רש”י’s question | Review the רש”י sheets. | Do I know why Rashi is making a comment? That is Rashi’s question. What is Rashi’s explanation of the דִיבּוּר הַמַתְחִיל? |
If you have any questions, please call me. I’m always happy to help!
Mrs. Hochheimer
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I read this note with my child, and my child understands how to study for a Chumash test.
Signature: ______________________________________________
