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Ridgeback Ramp-Up Academic Literacy

The Ridgeback Ramp-Up: Academic Literacy Toolkit offers ready-to-use resources designed to help high school students build the skills, habits, and confidence needed for a successful transition to university. The Toolkit focuses on practical, transferable academic literacy skills that students can apply across subjects and learning environments, supporting both immediate classroom success and long-term academic growth.

Students will learn to:

  • Solve problems by noticing challenges and finding ways to fix them.
  • Use basic learning tools and strategies to stay organized and confident.
  • Utilize effective study techniques to navigate real-world school situations.

 Teachers can:

  • Download and distribute the eBook and slides.
  • Use the resources to guide discussions.

 

Resources

 Recommended sequence for classroom use:

  1. Read the related chapter in the eBook/PDF for full context.
  2. Start with the Overview Slide Deck to introduce all skills.
  3. Use the individual slide deck for that skill to guide teaching and activities.
  4. Facilitate discussions and practice exercises.
Ridgeback Ramp-Up: Academic Literacy eBook Read online PDF
Teaching Implementation Guide Read online PDF
Overview Slide Deck Google Slides PowerPoint
1: Passport to University Google Slides PowerPoint
2: Adulting 101 Google Slides PowerPoint
3: Developing a University Mindset Google Slides PowerPoint
4: Studying for Success Google Slides PowerPoint
5: Making the Most of Your Classes Google Slides PowerPoint
6: Notes That Help You Learn Google Slides PowerPoint
7: Learning Happens Outside of Class, Too Google Slides PowerPoint
8: Doing Your Own Work Google Slides PowerPoint
9: Self-Advocacy Google Slides PowerPoint
10: Leveraging University Services Google Slides PowerPoint