How to Take Notes By Mr. Batchelder

In this presentation, I am going to introduce you to a note-taking format.

This is not the only way, but it’s a good way.

But first, some general tips: * Don’t write down everything I say *Abbreviate, LOL! *Condense *Illustrate

And always remember: taking notes might be annoying in the short-term, but in the long run they’re supposed to make your life easier!

Can anyone tell the class about Cornell Notes?

Cornell Notes look like this: Or this

1 --The biggest part, on the right side of the page, is for “in-lesson” notes. 2 – The smaller part on the left is for key points, things that pop up over and over, like “Hitler started WWII.” 3 – The bottom box is your summary, in your own words. Ideally, this happens a few hours later.

Here’s what completed notes might look like:

And here’s a blank copy for your reference!