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Unlocking Study Superpowers

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Theresa Franklin

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Unlocking Study Superpowers

Students will identify their primary learning style (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) and apply tailored study strategies to boost engagement and retention.

When students understand their unique learning preferences, they can choose study methods that enhance comprehension, motivation, and academic success.

Audience

9th Grade

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Interactive quiz, discussion, and strategy planning.

Materials

  • Learning Styles Quiz, - Learning Styles Strategies Chart, - Learning Styles Reflection Worksheet, - Whiteboard or chart paper, and - Markers

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

  • Print copies of the Learning Styles Quiz and the Learning Styles Reflection Worksheet
  • Prepare and display the Learning Styles Strategies Chart on the board or projector
  • Review characteristics and study tips for visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners

Step 1

Introduction & Hook

7 minutes

  • Explain the concept of learning styles and why they matter
  • Ask students to share personal study successes and challenges
  • Preview the lesson’s goal: discover personal study “superpowers”

Step 2

Learning Styles Quiz

10 minutes

  • Distribute the Learning Styles Quiz
  • Students complete the quiz individually, circling preferred activities
  • Collect quizzes for quick scoring to reveal dominant styles

Step 3

Discuss Quiz Results

7 minutes

  • Display how scores map to Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic styles
  • Invite volunteers to share their dominant style and study experiences
  • Record key traits and sample study methods on the board

Step 4

Strategy Brainstorm

10 minutes

  • Introduce the Learning Styles Strategies Chart
  • In style-based groups, brainstorm additional study techniques for your top style
  • Encourage deeper thinking about how to apply these methods to upcoming assignments

Step 5

Gallery Walk Share-Out

8 minutes

  • Each group posts their strategy ideas around the room
  • Students rotate in a gallery walk to review peers’ strategies
  • Leave sticky-note comments or questions to spark cross-style inspiration

Step 6

Reflection & Exit Ticket

3 minutes

  • Hand out the Learning Styles Reflection Worksheet
  • Students write one specific way they will adapt their next study session
  • Collect
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Slide Deck

Unlocking Study Superpowers

Welcome 9th graders!
Discover your unique learning style and supercharge your study habits.

Welcome students and introduce the lesson. Explain that today they’ll uncover their personal study “superpowers” by discovering their learning style.

What Are Learning Styles?

Learning styles are the ways you prefer to take in and process information:
• Visual: learn by seeing (graphs, charts, diagrams)
• Auditory: learn by hearing (lectures, discussions, recordings)
• Kinesthetic: learn by doing (hands-on activities, movement)

Define learning styles and give everyday examples (e.g., reading vs. listening vs. hands-on projects). Engage students by asking for examples.

Why Knowing Your Style Matters

Tailoring your study methods boosts:
• Understanding
• Retention
• Motivation
• Confidence

Connect the importance of self-awareness to real study successes. Ask a volunteer to share how a method helped them learn.

Visual Learners

Traits:
• Prefer diagrams, charts, maps
• Use color coding and mind maps
Study Tips:
• Create flashcards and infographics
• Highlight and sketch key ideas

Highlight common traits of visual learners and model note-taking with colors or diagrams on the board.

Auditory Learners

Traits:
• Learn best by listening and speaking
• Enjoy discussions, lectures, and rhymes
Study Tips:
• Record and replay notes
• Teach the material to a friend

Play a short audio clip or have students whisper a concept to a partner to illustrate auditory learning.

Kinesthetic Learners

Traits:
• Prefer hands-on activities and movement
• Remember by doing and experimenting
Study Tips:
• Use models and role-play
• Take frequent study breaks

Invite a student to stand and act out a simple concept (e.g., scientific process) to show kinesthetic style.

Learning Styles Quiz

  1. Grab a copy of the Learning Styles Quiz.
  2. Circle the activities you prefer most.
  3. Hand it in when done for quick scoring.

Distribute the quiz handout. Explain how to circle preferred options and collect quizzes for scoring.

Study Strategies by Style

Review the Learning Styles Strategies Chart:
• Visual: diagrams, color coding
• Auditory: discussions, recordings
• Kinesthetic: simulations, movement

Display the strategies chart on the board or projector. Guide students to notice techniques for each style.

Strategy Brainstorm

In your style groups:

  1. Brainstorm 2 additional study techniques.
  2. Prepare to share one strategy per style with the class.

Divide class into three groups by dominant style. Give each group 5 minutes to brainstorm new strategies.

Reflect & Plan

Complete the Learning Styles Reflection Worksheet:
• Write one specific way you will adapt your study habits based on your style.

Distribute exit tickets. Collect responses to assess each student’s understanding and commitment.

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Worksheet

Learning Styles Quiz

Instructions: Read each statement and circle the letter (A, B, or C) that best matches your preference. After you finish, tally your circled letters to discover your dominant learning style.

  1. When learning a new concept, you prefer to:
    A. See a chart or diagram.

    B. Listen to a spoken explanation

    C. Perform a hands-on demonstration.
  2. A. ⃝ B. ⃝ C. ⃝

  3. You remember directions best when someone:
    A. Draws you a map or writes step-by-step instructions.
    B. Verbalizes each step aloud.
    C. Guides you by physically showing you how to do it.
    A. ⃝ B. ⃝ C. ⃝

  4. In class you prefer the teacher to:
    A. Use diagrams, videos, and slides.
    B. Give a lecture and encourage discussion.
    C. Include activities or projects you can touch and build.
    A. ⃝ B. ⃝ C. ⃝

  5. Studying for a test, you are most likely to:
    A. Create mind maps, flashcards, or color-coded notes.
    B. Talk through the material or record yourself reading notes.
    C. Role-play scenarios or use physical models.
    A. ⃝ B. ⃝ C. ⃝

  6. You stay most engaged when learning involves:
    A. Visual aids like graphs, charts, and images.
    B. Group discussions and verbal explanations.
    C. Hands-on experiments and movement.
    A. ⃝ B. ⃝ C. ⃝

  7. When given a concept to master, you like to:
    A. Sketch or draw a representation of it.
    B. Explain it aloud to someone else.
    C. Act it out or build a physical model.
    A. ⃝ B. ⃝ C. ⃝

  8. In your free time, you enjoy:
    A. Reading or watching tutorials.
    B. Listening to podcasts or talking with friends.
    C. Playing sports or doing crafts.
    A. ⃝ B. ⃝ C. ⃝

  9. When you need to focus, you prefer:
    A. A quiet space with organized visual materials.
    B. Background music or spoken word to keep you alert.
    C. To take frequent breaks to move around.
    A. ⃝ B. ⃝ C. ⃝

  10. To solve a problem, you tend to:
    A. Visualize possible solutions in your mind or on paper.
    B. Talk through different options.
    C. Experiment physically until you find what works.
    A. ⃝ B. ⃝ C. ⃝

Scoring

• Total A’s (Visual): ________

• Total B’s (Auditory): ________

• Total C’s (Kinesthetic): ________

The category with the highest total indicates your dominant learning style.

Good luck discovering your study superpowers!

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Activity

Learning Styles Strategies Chart

Visual LearnersAuditory LearnersKinesthetic Learners
• Create mind maps, charts, & diagrams
• Use color-coded notes & highlighters
• Watch instructional videos
• Sketch or doodle key ideas		• Record lectures & replay them
• Read notes aloud or teach a friend
• Join group discussions
• Use rhymes & mnemonic devices		• Build physical models or manipulatives
• Role-play scenarios & act out concepts
• Take study breaks with movement
• Use hands-on experiments & crafts
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Worksheet

Learning Styles Reflection Worksheet

Instructions: Use this exit ticket to reflect on your quiz results and plan one concrete change to your study habits.

  1. My dominant learning style is: ________________________________________


  2. Two study strategies that align with my style are:
    • ________________________________________

    • ________________________________________




  3. One specific way I will adapt my next study session to fit my style is:________________________________________





Turn this in as your exit ticket!

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