1. The AVID Way

2. Cornell Notes (Part 1) Write your name, date, class, and period in the upper right hand corner (see above). (Part 2) Write the topic of the notes (ex. WWII, Cells, Nouns, etc.) in the center. Name Date Class Period

3. Cornell Notes Page setupDraw a horizontal line about six lines up from the bottom. Draw a vertical line down the page about one third of distance from the left. Name Date Class Period

4. Cornell Notes (Part 4) Main Idea Key Question (after notes are completed) (Part 3) Key words & ideas Important dates/people/places Repeated/Stressed Info Ideas/brainstorming written on board / overhead projector Info from textbook/stories Diagrams & Pictures Formulas Name Date Class Period

5. SAMPLE For English What is a noun? What are the two types of nouns? What is a compound noun? Noun - person, place, thing, idea Types - concrete & abstract concrete - taste, touch, smell, see abstract - ideas (emotions) compound - two or more words combined to create one thing; ex: fireman, bedroom Name Date Class Period

6. Cornell Notes Helpful Hints for Straight A Notes Abbrev., Paraphrase. Use symbols (arrows, circles, underlining) or highlighting to emphasize important ideas and relationships. Skip lines between ideas. Within 24 hours, review notes and develop study questions on the left side. Be aware of teacher clues.* Name Date Class Period

7. Teacher Clues How do I know if what the teacher says is important? Repetition or stressed inflection Voice gets louder/softer or faster/slower Writing on the board or overhead “This will be on the test.” Gestures (hand/arm movements) “This is important.” Name Date Class Period

8. So, what about the bottom of my paper? (Part 5) Summary - review notes as soon as possible after class and write a summary in your own words about the main ideas. Are there any gaps in your understanding? (see next point) Questions for the teacher. Doodles - down here they won’t get in the way of the important stuff. Name Date Class Period What belongs in the bottom space? Summary, questions, doodles

9. Webbs DOK Glue your pocket to page 2 in your ISN. Create a Cornell Notes sheet on page 1 Topic: Costa’s Questions Essential Question: What are the Costa’s Levels and how can I use it to improve Cornell Notes.

10. Costa’s Levels of Thinking (Part 1) Write your name, date, class, and period in the upper right hand corner (see above). (Part 2) Write the topic of the notes: Costa’s Levels of Thinking Name Date Class Period

11. What are the Costa’s Levels of Thinking? Are a system of leveled questions/activites A way to analyze understanding of content Activities that demonstrate your level of mastery

12. Why is it important? Helps identify what you know and what you need to know. The thinking skills used can be applied to your everyday life.

13. What are the levels? 1. Gathering Information –Where did …? –When did the event take place? 2. Processing Information –How would you compare____? Contrast_____? –What was important about …?

14. What are the levels? 3. Applying Information –What do you think will happen to ___? Why? –How does the author’s claim hold up under these circumstances?

15. Exit Card Name,date, period on exit card back. Topic: Cornell Notes & Costa’s Level of Thinking – On top of index card. Option 1: Write one level 3 question or activity for the content we covered today Option 2: Write two level 2 questions or activities for the content we covered today.

16. Homework Review your notes from today at least once this weekend. Write a summary of the notes we took today on pages 1 & 2 of your ISN. Must be at least 2 sentences and use proper punctuation, spelling and grammar.