Woodlawn Beach Middle School Mrs. Schroeder Cornell Notes Woodlawn Beach Middle School Mrs. Schroeder

Why use C-Notes? Organized way to manage notes Helps clarify your thoughts. Requires active involvement Easy to refer back – review for tests Keeps you engaged!!!

How do I make C-Notes? ALWAYS write your name, date & course on each page Keep notes numbered Take notes as usual – abbreviate as much as possible (right column)…Text Format Leave white space in between thoughts or main ideas

How do I make C-Notes? After the lesson/class, create questions, pull out key words, main ideas, people, dates (left side). Write summary, 3 sentences. These are your quick reference points for later review

How do I use C-Notes to study? Review by covering the right side and quizzing yourself Compare notes with someone Talk about what you wrote and why. Feel free to add additional notes Reflect on the material and review all previous notes