1. Mrs. DeVaults Note Taking Instruction

2. Headings
Papers will not be graded if heading does not contain each of the following :
Heading (On the right):
Your name _____________
Subject ________________
Unit # _________________
Date __________________
Title (top center of the page):
The PowerPoints title will be one of the following:
Events and Ideas (#___)
Key Terms (#___)
Historic People (#___)
PowerPoint (#___)
DO NOT write the topic, such as: “How America Won the West”

3. PowerPoint Instructions
All PowerPoints must be viewed in PowerPoint “SLIDE SHOW” mode
PowerPoints notes must be done in Mrs. DeVault’s Cornell Notes format
These Cornell Notes differ from other classes. Please follow the directions from the next few slides

4. Setting up for Cornell Notes
Name
Subject
Unit #
Date
PowerPoint Title (not topic)
Draw a line across the paper about lines down from the top
Draw line down 1/3rd across the page .
Put the PowerPoint description up top
Name, Subject, Unit #, and Date, on the top right
Write the answer to the Essential Question at the end of your notes
EQ: (write it here)
Slide TITLE goes here
One or two sentence summary of each slide goes here

5. Taking Blended Cornell Notes for History
Each slides title must be written on the l eft side of your paper
If the same title is on the next slide, write it again
SUMMARIZE OR explain what you have learned from each slide in ONE OR TWO SENTENCES on the right side of your paper
DO NOT COPY EVERYTHING FROM EACH SLIDE (or you will be like this guy!)

6. Example of too of much writing for one slide !!!
Taking Notes
Explanation:
Because you can ALWAYS look back and review every PowerPoint at any time you want, you do not need to write everything that is on each slide
This wastes your time and makes too much work.
Most important is to understand the concepts, not just copy what is included on each slide.
Instead, read each slide. Analyze what it says, then write down in one or two complete sentences WHAT YOU
UNDERSTAND about each slide.
Example of too of much writing for one slide !!!

7. Answer the questions or write two sentences about each video here
Directions for Videos
Name
Subject
Unit #
Date
Title
For each video:
On the left write “Video” and highlight the word Video
For each video clip write one or two sentences describing what you learned on the video clip Or
Answer the questions as instructed on the slide (number them)
DO NOT take notes on Crash Course Videos
(directions to follow)
EQ: (write it here)
Answer the questions or write two sentences about each video here
Write
Video
here

8. Example of Proper Slide Notes and Video Summaries
How a slide with a video clip should look on your notes
Showing the notes from the next two slides

9. Crash Course Videos
There will be videos listed in the PowerPoint called “Crash Course” videos.
Do not take Cornell notes for these videos
Each Crash Course video will come with a worksheet that students will receive from Mrs. DeVault.
Click on the CC box at the bottom of each video.
This will show text of the video so that students can pause the video and write the answer to each question.

10. #1 Rule: Essential Questions:
NO CREDIT for the notes will be given if the EQ is not answered in FIVE COMPLETE SENTENCES

11. Do NOT write a “summary,” answer the question(s)
Essential Questions
Essential Questions are at the beginning of each PowerPoint.
Copy the Essential Questions at the beginning of your notes
Throughout the slideshow, think of the Essential Questions and how you will answer them
When the PowerPoint has been viewed, and notes taken, answer the Essential Questions at the END of your notes using five complete sentences
Number and highlight each sentence
Essential Question:
EQ answer:
Do NOT write a “summary,” answer the question(s)

12. An Example of a Good EQ answer:
Essential Question:
Notice that the student answered the Essential Questions.
Notice that the student numbered and highlighted each sentence.
EQ answer:

13. An Example an Incorrect E.Q. Answer:
Notice that the EQ answer below does not answer the Essential Questions.
Many of the sentences are fragments or incomplete sentences.
Some of the sentences do not make sense.
The writing needs to be more legible so that it can be easily read.
Each sentence was not numbered or highlighted.

14. Beware
If you google the EQ answer or copy from someone else, you will receive 0 credit on your notes

15. Packets
There will be worksheets or packets with each units Crash Course Videos – get these from Mrs. DeVault

16. PowerPoint Notes Grading
Total points = 20 for complete notes – no credit for incomplete work
Review
Slides
Each slide has heading written to the left
Write one to two sentences summarizing each slide in your own words
Video summary or questions answered
Essential Questions
Answer the question in five complete sentences
Do NOT write a summary
Note: Crash Course videos are separate assignments and are worth 20 points

17. Questions? Again, text message only – I do not answer calls
Ask Mrs. DeVault anytime you need help or clarification
You may text me at (951) (school cell phone)
Again, text message only – I do not answer calls
I am at school from 10:30 am until 4:30