focus: how can we learn to write notes in class that will help us be better students?
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Focus: How can we learn to write notes in class that will help us be better students?. Self-Reflection. Number your paper from 1-5. Write your answers for the following statements. The notes I take are on random sheets of paper and I never know where I put them when I need to review them. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Self-ReflectionNumber your paper from 1-5.
Write your answers for the following statements
The notes I take are on random sheets of paper and I never know where I put them when I need to review them.
The notes I take are on random sheets of paper and I never know where I put them when I need to review them.
The results!Add up the total
number for “NO’s” you have.
Put that number on your paper and circle it.
5 mean you are a great note-taker.
3-4 mean you are on the right track.
2 or less mean you need a note-taking overhaul.
So what do I do?When taking notes you should:
Use bulletsConcentrate on the speakerPicture the topic in your headUse your Instant messaging and text messaging skills!
Follow these steps to help you in class.
Step One
Short- 8 words or less
Copy this!
Step Two
Main ideas/ important facts only
Copy this!
Step Three
Paraphrase the information- put into your own words.
Copy this!
Step Four
No complete sentences – no need for punctuation
Copy this!
Step Five
Abbreviate: Use slashes (/), dashes, (-) and other symbols in place of words!
Copy this!
Activity TimeWork with a partner or alone and decode the following notes based on the article you read for bell work.
Step #1Try to get this
sentence down to 8 words or less.
A recent study by the Neilsen Company found that U.S. kids ages 13 to 17 sent and received an average of 2, 272 texts per month in the last quarter of 2008.
8 words or lessA recent study by
the Neilsen Company found that U.S. kids ages 13 to 17 sent and received an average of 2, 272 texts per month in the last quarter of 2008.
Neilsen Co. – US kids (13-17) st/rc 2,272 texts month
Main Ideas/ Important Facts What are the main
ideas/important facts?
A recent study by the Neilsen Company found that U.S. kids ages 13 to 17 sent and received an average of 2, 272 texts per month in the last quarter of 2008.
Main Ideas/ Important Facts A recent study by
the Neilsen Company found that U.S. kids ages 13 to 17 sent and received an average of 2, 272 texts per month in the last quarter of 2008.
A recent study by the Neilsen Company found that U.S. kids ages 13 to 17 sent and received an average of 2, 272 texts per month in the last quarter of 2008.
Paraphrase- Put it into your wordsWrite this sentence
in your own words.A recent study by
the Neilsen Company found that U.S. kids ages 13 to 17 sent and received an average of 2, 272 texts per month in the last quarter of 2008.
Paraphrase- Put it into your wordsA recent study by
the Neilsen Company found that U.S. kids ages 13 to 17 sent and received an average of 2, 272 texts per month in the last quarter of 2008.
US kids are sending and receiving TONS of text messages.
No compete sentencesTry to rewrite this
sentence without using complete sentences.
A recent study by the Neilsen Company found that U.S. kids ages 13 to 17 sent and received an average of 2, 272 texts per month in the last quarter of 2008.
No compete sentencesA recent study by
the Neilsen Company found that U.S. kids ages 13 to 17 sent and received an average of 2, 272 texts per month in the last quarter of 2008.
Neilsen Co.US 13-17 kids2,272 text messages
per month
AbbreviateRewrite this
sentence by abbreviating the information.
A recent study by the Neilsen Company found that U.S. kids ages 13 to 17 sent and received an average of 2, 272 texts per month in the last quarter of 2008.
AbbreviateA recent study by
the Neilsen Company found that U.S. kids ages 13 to 17 sent and received an average of 2, 272 texts per month in the last quarter of 2008.
N.C.- US kids 13-17 snt & revd. TX Mesg. 2,272 per mnth
HomeworkUse the sentence strip and rewrite the
sentence using the five different steps of note-taking in your notebook.