Cornell Notes.

Cornell Notes

Cornell Note-taking The Cornell method provides a systematic format for condensing and organizing notes. Instructions: Take out several pieces of Loose leaf papers

Class Notes Topic/Name of Chapter Questions, Subtitles, Headings, Etc.
First & Last Name Date Topic/Name of Chapter Questions, Subtitles, Headings, Etc. Class Notes 2 1/2” 3 to 4 sentence summary across the bottom of the last page of the day’s notes

Subject: Why take Cornell notes? Date: 11/20/01 P R O C E S M a i n I
( o u t p ) M a i n I d e s How can Cornell notes help me organize my ideas? Which side for diagrams? Why use concept maps? What are the benefits to me? Can be used to provide an outline of chapter or lecture. Organized by main ideas and details. Can be as detailed as necessary. Sequential -- take notes as they are given by instructor or text in an orderly fashion. After class, write a summary of what you learned to clarify and reinforce learning and to assist retention. Can be used as study tool: 1. Define terms or explain concepts listed on left side. 2. Identify the concept or term on the right side. Can be used to provide a "big picture" of the chapter or lecture. Organized by main ideas and sub-topics Limited in how much detail you can represent. Simultaneous - you can use this method for instructors who jump around from topic to topic. After class, you can add questions to the left side Can be used as a study tool to get a quick overview and to determine whether you need more information or need to concentrate your study on specific topics.

Summary is added at the end of notes
Summary added AFTER questions are finished Summary should answer the problem stated in the subject.

Example Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Example Here is the text. In the “Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” there are four main characters – including one that may not really exist. The first and most important character is Ichabod Crane. He is an ambitious schoolteacher, who hopes to marry the second character, Katrina Van Tassel. Katrina is the handsome daughter of a wealthy farmer. The third character is Brom Bones. He is Ichabod’s rival for Katrina, and he is also well known for his practical jokes. The fourth and final character is the frightening, ghostly figure of the Headless Horseman, who terrifies Ichabod into running away. But Irving strongly hints that this might simply be another of the characters in disguise.

Here are the notes: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – 4 Main Characters
Ichabod Crane Most important School teacher Wants to marry Katrina Katrina Van Tassel Beautiful daughter of wealthy farmer Brom Bones Also wants to marry Katrina Well known for practical jokes Headless Horseman Scary ghost Scares Ichabod away Might be another character [Brom?] in disguise 1st character? Job? Interest? 2nd character? Description? 3rd character? Interested in? Likes what? 4th character Real or not? Scares who? Might be who?

Standard Abbreviation and Symbols
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Standard Abbreviation and Symbols
gvt Government dept Department chaps Chapter edu Educational dem Democracy dcrg Decreasing /s Ratios Subj Subject expt Experiment estg Establishing Ind Individual w/o Without w/ With biol Biology ) More ( Less chem Chemistry % Percent = Equal rxn Reaction intro Introduction prblm Problem ∆ Change am’t Amount

Strategy for Reading Textbooks

Tips on Taking Text Notes
Be an Active Reader Think about the reading Consider how the parts relate to the whole; how the text relates to previous ideas Create questions about new words/ terms, why emphasized points are important Examine what you have learned from visuals

Be Aware of Textbook Organization Look for the pattern in elements like chapter /subsection headings, summary points, graphics Know where to find the index and glossary

Use the text style to identify important points Become familiar with the font, symbols, borders, graphics, colors, and layout that highlight main ideas or terms Be alert to the writer's goal: highlight ideas/ references /opinions that seem significant to their point of view

Take notes while reading Include headings, key terms, & graphics Take down only the important ideas: brief, but clear Summarize in your own words Use symbols to highlight for review Use textbook review questions to develop study questions

Also known as the SQ4R Method
SQRW Method Also known as the SQ4R Method

SQRW S stands for Survey: Survey the title, subtitles, the pictures, the graphs, maps or tables if any, the introduction, summary and conclusion as well as questions at the beginning and end of the chapter. This will give you an overall grasp of what the chapter is about.

SQRW Q stands for Question: Ask questions in your mind and you’ll find you stay focused when reading and it also makes for better remembering. Don’t question the summary, introduction or conclusion – do it with everything else. Ask who, what, when, where, how and why

SQRW R stands for Read: So read to understand, read to answer the questions in your mind and read to remember. As you answer each question, make sure you stay focused on the subject.

SQRW W stands for Write: Write each question and answer down and read through it carefully. Continue to ask questions as you read and write down the questions and answers

The Early Middle Ages Reading
Use the reading material to practice the SQRW method

Survey the Reading Material
Early Middle Ages When was the Early Middle Ages? What caused the Early Middle Ages? Where did the Early Middle Ages take place? Why did the Early Middle Ages occur? What group(s) controlled Europe during the Early Middle Ages? Who were the important figures during the Early Middle Ages?

New ways of life developed in Europe Why did new ways of life develop in Europe? How did new ways of life develop in Europe? What caused new ways of life to develop in Europe? What were the effects of the new ways of life on Europe?

New ways of life developed in Europe Where in Europe did the new ways occur? Who had an effect of the new ways? What groups, if any, led to changes in Europe? What are monasteries? What were monasteries used for etc

Topic/Name of Chapter What to include in you notes
First & Last Name Date Topic/Name of Chapter What to include in you notes Class Notes (provide a description for each) Names (include Roman Numerals if any)/ Groups of people/Organizations Dates Events (wars, battles, revolutions, Treaties etc.) Definitions/terms (italicized/ bold) “quotations”/key words Countries Leave Space to add additional information Take notes like you are texting

Practice Time Let’s get out a sheet of Cornell note paper and get ready to practice the skill.

First & Last Name Date Topic/Name of Chapter Class Notes 2 1/2”

Assignment & Instructions
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.

Things to do When Entering the Classroom
Write tonight’s homework down. Begin the Do Now. DO NOT TALK/SHARE ANSWERS during the DO NOW Have previous nights homework out in order to be checked Make sure that you Name, Date and the Title is on the paper

Do Now Put the Reading Material away. You can ONLY use your notes.
Have a space in your notebook/binder for Do Nows. Write the Date and write in complete sentences. You do not have to write the Question but include the Question in the Answer

Do Now How did the Catholic Church provide unity and continuity during the Early Middle Ages? (Be Specific. Provide Examples)

SQRW Survey: Survey the title, subtitles, the pictures, the graphs, maps or tables if any, the introduction, summary and conclusion as well as questions at the beginning and end of the chapter. Question: Ask questions who, what, when, where, how ,why, etc.

SQRW Read: So read to understand, read to answer the questions in your mind and read to remember. W stands for Write: Write each question and answer down and read through it carefully. Continue to ask questions as you read and write down the questions and answers

Assignment Read Charlemagne revived the idea of empire
Take note using Cornell Method Continue notes from New way of life developed in Europe DO NOT do questions

Rules and Expectations

Review Notes

The Early Middle Ages New Way of Life Developed in Europe
First & Last Name Date The Early Middle Ages New Way of Life Developed in Europe Byzantine empire controlled eastern Roman Empire (RE); Barbarians controlled western RE Barbarians=Angles, Visigoths, Franks, Saxons, Jutes, Ostrogoths etc Europe becomes rural Learning Priest= Literacy

First & Last Name Date The Early Middle Ages Latin + Barbarian languages = French Spanish, Italian etc replace Latin Linguistic boundaries reflected in political boundaries Boundaries shifted due to war Family/personal loyalty made centralized rule impossible

The Early Middle Ages Catholic Church symbol of continuity
First & Last Name Date The Early Middle Ages Catholic Church symbol of continuity Missionaries spread faith to barbarians St Patrick Clovis converted to Christianity King of the Franks Partnership w/ Church

The Early Middle Ages Monasteries formed
First & Last Name Date The Early Middle Ages Monasteries formed Communities in which Christians gave up their private possessions to pursue lives of prayer Women-nuns/lived in nunneries/convents Men-monks/lived in monasteries Benedict/Scholastica(sister) wrote rules for nuns/monks

The Early Middle Ages Pope had political/spiritual power lived in Rome
First & Last Name Date The Early Middle Ages Pope had political/spiritual power lived in Rome Gregory I (590) strengthened Christianity Made papacy political and spiritual Peace treaties, sent missionaries to convert barbarians Augustine-Angle/Saxon in Eng.

Assignment Complete Charlemagne section.
Take note using Cornell Method Continue notes from New way of life developed in Europe DO NOT do questions When you have completed that work on the Homework. Vikings terrorize Europe. Notes only

Vikings Terrorize Europe
Scan the document. What questions are asked about the Vikings? What can you get from the title? Are there any in bold print? If so, what do these words mean? Where did the Viking come from? What did they do? What were the effects? What happened to them?

Do Now Do Nows should be in one particular place in your notebook or binder. Write down today’s date Restate the question in the answer You will have 3 minutes. Do not talk or share your answers with anyone You may use your notes.

Do Now Give two reasons why the Vikings changed from raiders to traders.

Feudalism became the basis for government
Scan the document. What questions are asked about Feudalism? What can you get from the title? What words are in bold print? What do these words mean? What does the box titled Feudal Obligations state? Take notes using the Cornell Method

Quiz Take out a sheet of paper.
Write your Name, the Date and the Period # Put away the Early Middle Ages Reading Material. Keep your notes out.

Use your notes. Put the reading material away!
Charlemagne Quiz Use your notes. Put the reading material away! Who/what were the major domos? What happened at the Battle of Tours? What did Pepin do to get the title “king by the grace of God”? Identify 2 things Charlemagne did to help and or strengthen his empire. What action led to the split in the Christian Church. Identify three groups that threatened Europe after the death of Charlemagne.

Cue (Question) Column Write questions in the left column of your notes to quiz yourself on the material. Write questions in the question column on the same line as the item the question addresses in the record column Write a question for each new Topic Main idea Significant detail

Cue (Question) Column These questions should elicit critical thinking skills. Write questions for details on which you think your teacher will quiz you.

Cue (Question) Column Questions Pictures Graphic Organizers Word?
Comments Key terms Additional information

Cue (Question) Column For example, if in the right hand section, you have written the note "1703--Peter founds St. Petersburg & builds Peter & Paul Fort," then in the left hand section, you could write the question "Why was Peter & Paul fortress 1st building in St. Petersburg?"

Cue (Question) Column You can write higher level questions that are not answered in the notes, like "Why did...?," or "Predict what would happen if...?," or "What were the implications of...?" (e.g., "What impact did the change in capital from Moscow to St. Petersburg have on the Russian Empire?). These can deepen your learning of the material.

The Early Middle Ages Questions, Subtitles, Headings, Etc.
First & Last Name Date The Early Middle Ages Byzantine empire controlled eastern Roman Empire (RE); Barbarians controlled western RE Barbarians=Angles, Visigoths, Franks, Saxons, Jutes, Ostrogoths etc Europe becomes rural Learning Priest= Literacy Latin + Barbarian languages = French Spanish, Italian etc replace Latin Questions, Subtitles, Headings, Etc. 2 1/2”

Write questions in the question column on the same line as the item the question addresses in the record column Write higher level thinking questions Questions you might see on a test or essay

large right hand column.
What goes where? Questions, subtitles, pictures etc. go here, in the left hand column. Remember, we want higher level critical thinking questions. Don’t forget the heading: Topic/Title, Name, Date Notes go here, in the large right hand column. A 1-2 sentence summary at the end of each page or A 3 to 4 sentence summary down there on the bottom of the last page of notes

Using ONLY your notes, define the following terms:
Do Now Using ONLY your notes, define the following terms: Feudalism Lord Vassal Fief Manor Serf

large right hand column.
What goes where? Questions, subtitles, pictures etc. go here, in the left hand column. Remember, we want higher level critical thinking questions. Don’t forget the heading: Topic/Title, Name, Date Notes go here, in the large right hand column. A 1-2 sentence summary at the end of each page or A 3 to 4 sentence summary down there on the bottom of the last page of notes

Write down the central main ideas Big Picture
Summary Determine which essential points need to be included and which can be left out. Write down the central main ideas Big Picture Look at subheadings for ideas Disregard minor details Summary MUST be at least 3-4 sentences

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…)

Do Now Use your notes to answer the question. 1/10: What was the Great Schism and explain its impact on the Catholic Community?

How to use Cornell Notes/ How to Study

Quiz Answer your questions in the left column.
Cover the Record Column. Read your questions in the Question Column Using your own words, answer your questions out loud. Uncover your notes and check what you have said against the facts. This will help transfer ideas to your long- term memory!

Review Review to improve your memory.
If you spend 10 minutes every night or so in a quick review of your notes, you will retain most of what you have studied you won’t have to cram during an “all- nighter” you will relate the facts and ideas to present lectures or readings.

Notetaking Tips, Cont. Use indentations to distinguish between major and minor points. Put most notes in your own words, except formulas , definitions, and specific facts Use abbreviations and symbols wherever possible. If you completely don’t understand an idea, leave a blank space and ask your professor for help on it.

Notetaking Tips, Cont. Develop a code system of note-marking to indicate questions, comments, important points vocabulary…for example, Mark unfamiliar vocabulary & unclear ideas in unique ways Highlight vocabulary in pink. Circle ideas that are still unclear Make sure you can understand what you have written and if needed, make corrections. Use drawings, arrows or other organizers to help you see concepts and relationships between them

Tips for Studying with Notes
Make use of the format Cover the right side of your notes; review and answer study questions from the left using the right side as an answer key Quiz yourself out loud Cover the right side with blank paper; write out answers to the left column study questions

Tips for Studying with Notes
Write! Write summaries of the most important material in the summary/reflection section Write a quiz for others using notes; exchange and correct Write anticipated test questions beyond those already in the left-hand column and write answers

Crusades 1 & 2 What to include in you notes
Class Notes (provide a description for each) Names: First and last (include Roman Numerals if any) (Must be spelled correctly) Who were they? what did they do? Where did they come from? Title? Groups of people/Organizations (i.e. Moslems) Dates (explain what happened) Events (wars, battles) i.e. 1st Crusade, 2nd Crusade etc. Definitions/terms (italicized/ bold/ “quotations”) Countries/cities/empires (watch the spelling) Causes/effects/outcomes Write in fragment sent./use bullets

On a separate sheet of paper, write your name, date and period #.
Do Now On a separate sheet of paper, write your name, date and period #. The Do Now will be handed in for a grade. You will have three minutes. Do not talk or share your answers. (Will result in a zero). You will need your dictionary

Using your dictionary to define the following terms
Do Now Using your dictionary to define the following terms Schism nationalism

Do Now What action did Charlemagne do that helped spread the Christian faith throughout his empire?

Do Now Use your notes to answer the question. 8/12: Using your notes, explain how the new monarch differed from feudal kings.

Use your notes/reading to answer the question.
Do Now Use your notes/reading to answer the question. 1/9: Feudalism is the military, political and economic system based on the holding of land. Explain (in your own word) how Feudalism worked? (Be Specific)

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