Why Note Taking is Important

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Quickwrite What is something at which you used to be good but now you’re not as good? Why aren’t you as good now? Write for three minutes on this topic.

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Quiz You have 30 seconds to study Write down the 10 Items

Four Parts of Cornell Notes Note Taking – Taking notes in class Note Making – Making my notes usable Note Interacting – Studying with my notes Note Reflecting – How could my notes be better?

Use your preferred style and organization Create your Cornell note paper Write in the Essential Question Use your preferred style and organization Note Taking

Fill in gaps with a partner Underline key information in the notes Fill in gaps with a partner Look for “chunks” of notes Write corresponding questions Note Making

Answer each question you’ve written to compose a summary Use the completed notes as a learning tool (e.g. fold-over method) Note Interacting

Address the feedback on your notes from the teacher Reflect on how your notes have prepared you for tests Note Reflecting