Cornell note taking stimulates critical thinking skills. Note taking helps you remember what is said in class. A good set of notes can help you work on assignments and prepare for tests outside of the classroom.

Good notes allow you to work together with other students to problem solve. Good Notes help you organize and process information. Writing is a great tool for learning!

Name Period Date Topic CA standard Vocabulary, questions, problems, etc. Class Notes 2 1/2” 3 to 4 sentence summary across the bottom of the last page of the day’s notes

SEMS Cornell Notes Spin “QPs” Notes/details Summary CA Standard What is? (Begin with vocabulary words for the lesson) Next Question/ Problem Definitions…… Notes / details Describe key details in your own words Topic NamePeriodDate

Math Cornell Notes CA Standard A.F.1.1 What is a variable expression? 5x + 4y, when x=2, y=3 = 5(2) + 4(3) = = 22 Goal: How to evaluate variable expressions A combination of variables, operations, & symbols that represents a value (answer).  A number next to a letter means to X (multiply)  Substitute the number for the variable (letter)  Use the same order to solve grouping symbols as above (1.1) Summary: To Evaluate an expression, 1st substitute the number in place of the correct Variable (letter), then use the same order for solving that is shown above in 1.1 Number Operations. To evaluate means to solve. QPs Notes/details Topic: 1.2 Variable Expressions Name Period Date

QPs Notes Summary CA 9.3

L.A. Cornell Notes CA Standard 7.1 What is diction? What is a paraphrase? What are images? Make a note of words that seem to be significant, or that are repeated…… Rewrite specific lines of the poem in your own words to clarify what is happening. Check to see if images are prominent in the poem; speculate about their significance Summary: Taking notes on poetry can provide intimate contact with the autor and images of the poem QPs Notes/details Topic: Taking Notes on Poetry Name Period Date

History Cornell Notes CA Standard: 8.2 What is a presidential term? List the important things Washington did in office. A term is a fixed amount of time to serve in office. A ‘term’ for president is 4 years. A New Nation George Washington became the 1 st president in During his term, he… 1.Created banks 2.Paid off debts 3.… Summary: 1 st president, Washington had many important achievements. QPs Notes/details Topic: George Washington Name Period Date

Notes go here, in the large right hand column. CA StandardCA Standard Questions, (start with vocabulary words) Problems, etc. go here, in the left hand column. Remember,Remember, you want higher level thinking questions questions. A 3 to 4 sentence summary down there on the bottom of the last page of notes Don’t forget the Heading: Name, Period, Date, and Topic

Let’s get out a sheet of note paper and get ready to practice writing Cornell notes.

With your partner(s), create questions in the left hand column. These questions should be good test questions – to help you focus.

In the large, right hand column, take notes like you normally would. You may use any style of note- taking you wish: –outline format, –narrative format, –symbols, –short hand, etc.

Compare notes with a partner. Talk about what you wrote and why. Look for gaps & missed info. Both partners should feel free to add to their notes.

On your own, in the space provided at the bottom of the page, complete a 3 or 4 sentence summary of what you wrote in your notes. (the summary…)

Adapted for SEMS from a design by Paul Bullock Senior Program Specialist & Anne Maben AP Science Coach