Buddy Up – Teacher Resource 1 GRADE 8 LESSON 5 Studying with others can be helpful. Studying with others can also be distracting. Review the list of the possible benefits of group study and ask students to give an example of each: 1. Positive reinforcement 2. Shared talents 3. Keeps everyone on task 4. Covering more ground (like the jigsaw reading) 5. Support system 6. Encouragement 7. Socializing 8. Shared expertise 1 2