Some Advancements… have saved lives….

Some have saved us time…

Some have even frightened us….

…And some have just been mind-boggling…

But none…

None….

…None whatsoever…

…Compares to the Power…

…Intelligence…

….Of Cornell Notes 10

Learning Objective: The Why: Learn Cornell Note-taking strategies, which will help your organization, comprehension and spur higher level thoughts.

Cornell Notes The Cornell method provides a systematic format for condensing and organizing notes. According to Cal Poly San Luis: Advantages Organized and systematic for recording and reviewing notes. Easy format for pulling out major concepts and ideas. Simple and efficient. Saves time and effort. "Do-it-right-in-the-first-place" system. Disadvantages None

Notes on Notes—IT HAS NEVER BEEN DONE Notes on Notes—IT HAS NEVER BEEN DONE!!!!! There are always two sides to EVERY story!

Step 1: Copy the lesson title on the top of your page. How to take Cornell Notes Step 1: Copy the lesson title on the top of your page. 14

Cornell Notes Lesson Title Complete and Centered with Date in Top Right Hand Corner

How to take Cornell Notes 2 1/2” Step 2: Fold your paper 2/3 of the way over (or use a sharp edge like a ruler to create your vertical line Your line should be about 2.5 inches from the edge of your paper 2 1/2” 16

Topic: Cornell Notes Main Headings Or Questions 2 1/2” Step 3: Identify the Main Headings By Looking at the Left Side of All PowerPoints. 2 1/2” 17

Cornell Notes Left Hand Margin 2 ½ Inch Crease On the Left Hand Side of the Paper Main Ideas or Questions Go Here

**You Need to Skip Lines In Between Every New Main Idea Topic: Cornell Notes Step 4: Any information given on the right side of the page goes on the right side of your notes. **You Need to Skip Lines In Between Every New Main Idea Main Headings Or Questions Class Notes 2 1/2” 19

Cornell Notes Right Hand Margin Information that explains the main idea. Class Notes, including example problems, drawings, and insights

Class Notes Topic: Cornell Notes Questions, Subtitles, Headings, Etc. 2 1/2” Step 5: Summary- At the conclusion of ALL NOTES, Draw Line Horizontally Across Your Paper. You Will Be Summarizing Your Notes in Complete Sentences. 21

Cornell Notes Summary A reflection on the notes you have taken that briefly explains the notes Forces the note-taker to comprehend notes taken

Example of Cornell Notes in Action 23

Topic: Cornell Notes YOUR TURN!!!! 2 ½ Inch Crease or Line On the Left Hand Side of the Paper Main Ideas or Questions Go Here Left Hand Margin Areas of Importance. Will Identified ALWAYS on the left side of all power point presentations Main Ideas Information that explains the main idea. Always located on the right side of the page Notes Summary YOUR TURN!!!! 24