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45 Note-Taking Skills

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Start-Up Activity

Have your students watch the video below and take notes. Afterward, have a few students share their notes for discussion. Ask these questions:

  • What main points from the video did you write down?
  • How did you express the main points?
  • Did you use any lists, abbreviations, symbols, or pictures?

Let your students know that this chapter will help them take effective notes. 

Think About It

“Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up.”

—A. A. Milne
 

Creating Command Sentences Video

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Setting Up the Notes

Lead students through the sample note page. Encourage them to set up their notebook pages in a similar manner. 

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Taking Lecture Notes

Review the tips for taking lecture notes. Make sure students know to avoid trying to record a lecture word for word. Instead, recommend that they listen carefully for keywords and record important points using their own words. 

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Taking Reading Notes

As a class, review the strategies for taking good reading notes. Have students practice the tips while reading an article or an excerpt from a book. 

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Reviewing Your Notes

Lead students through the strategies for reviewing and annotating their notes. These habits can help students study for upcoming tests. 

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Keeping a Learning Log

Closely review the tips for keeping a learning log and the sample entry at the bottom of the page. Have students write a learning log entry after a future lecture. Encourage them to add to their log in other classes. 

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