1. The Cornell Method* *When taking notes, you must use Cornell Notes
Active Learning
The Cornell Method*
*When taking notes, you must use Cornell Notes

2. The Cornell Method STEP 1 Note Basics STEP 2 Note Taking
Use the proper format & be consistent
Use the CM template (copies or notebook paper)
Abbreviate words & use symbols
Use bullets/lists
Color-code
Skip lines between big ideas
Record basic info
Name
Date
Block
Assignment #
Topic
Essential Questions/Objectives
Record Main Ideas (indicated by me in at the top of each ppt slide)
Group or “chunk” sections of notes
can be main ideas, segments of each main idea, or every new ppt slide
Do not copy EVERYTHING!
Learn to read & listen, then analyze information
Determine what to keep, leave out, substitute, or paraphrase
Record questions for – at least – each “chunk” (add questions as needed)

3. The Cornell Method STEP 1 Note Basics STEP 2 Note Taking STEP 3
Note Interaction
STEP 4
Note Reflection
Use the proper format
Record basic info
Record main ideas
Chuck your notes into sections
Think, then write
Record your own questions for each “chunk”
Add questions as needed
Review notes:
Highlight or mark key info (limit yourself!)
Make annotations & additions:
Define terms
Answer questions
Make connections
Use again later as a learning tool
Create a summary:
Synthesize & combine main ideas
Address objective(s)… did you meet the obj?
Answer essential question(s)
Determine the importance of the topic
Make connections to other topics/ units/ppts

4. Annotations Underline & circle info Use codes: ( ) ! ? { } [ ] * ∆ O 
Use the margins!
Topic
Key words
Questions
Responses
Challenges
Connections
Create a format
Draw arrows to related ideas
Then what? (1) ________; (2) ________; (3) ________

5. The goal is to be more successful!
Which do you think is more effective? A B

6. The goal is to be more successful!
Which do you think is more effective?