Reading and Note-taking How to survive and thrive in AP Human Geography! Dawn Tatum East View HS
Reading in APHG Every single portion of the Human Geography textbook is IMPORTANT! When assigned pages to read, students will need to read introductions, themes, questions and sections. Almost every page contains graphics, images and maps that are FULL of information that is NECESSARY to better understand geographic concepts…so STUDY them! Finally, keep up with the reading schedule. It’s easier to get ahead in the reading, so do it!
Types of Note-taking used in APHG Selective Highlighting and Margin Notes Cornell Notes Two-Column Notes Webbing Power Notes Sticky Notes Flash Cards Guided Readings
Selective Highlighting and Margin Notes Used with articles and other copied reading selections. Use a highlighter to select the most important idea, concept or terms from the reading selection. DO NOT COLOR the page in highlighter…be selective. After highlighting, using any margin space, write out questions, comments or definitions so that you are familiar with the reading and able to participate in class/group discussion.
Cornell Notes Ch. ____ Section _____ Supporting Details/Vocabulary Heading/subtitle Main Idea(s) Supporting Details/Vocabulary Questions and/or Comments (helpful for class discussions)
Supporting Details/Vocabulary Two-Column Notes Ch. ____ Section _____ Heading/subtitle Main Idea(s) (continue as needed) Supporting Details/Vocabulary
Webbing Supporting Details - Vocabulary/examples Images for supporting CH. ___ Section ___ Heading Section Heading Main Idea Supporting Details - Vocabulary/examples Images for supporting details
Power Notes Ch.___ Section____ Subtitle/Heading Main Idea 1. Main Idea 2. Supporting Detail Supporting Detail 3. Vocabulary or Extra Detail 1. Main Idea
Sticky Notes (Using 3 by 3 post-its) Section Subtitle/Heading Main Idea(s) – Written in one color or highlighted Supporting Details/Vocab. – Written in different color or highlighted Sticky Notes – Will be attached on the textbook pages as students read.
Definition/description – Flash Cards Front side of index card Term or Concept Colored Visual Back side of index card Definition/description – Example(s) –
Guided Readings For some assigned sections in the APHG textbook, guided readings will be created by the teacher and used by students DURING the reading process. Guided readings are to support what is usually complex or detailed information that needs to be summarized or streamlined. Students need to complete these individually to maximize their value.