What’s so Simple about Note-Taking?

(Part 2)

Let’s Start with the Paper Set-Up

6 – 6 – 12

6 – 6 – 12

Right, Left, Middle-Middle

Right, Left, Middle-Middle

Paper Set-Up: Draw Lines

6-6-12Count 6 spaces from the top & draw a line across the page.Count 6 spaces from the bottom & draw a line across the

page.Count 12 spaces from the left & draw a line from top to

bottom of the page.

Remember this??

Remember this??

Paper Set-Up: Draw Lines

On lined paper (without the gridlines),

Fold the left side of your paper to the half-way point and draw a line.

Draw the bottom-line.

WAIT!WAIT!

Paper Set-Up: HeadingIn the top-right corner, write:

Your NameBlock

Date

Right, Left,

Middle-Middle

Right, Left,

Middle-Middle

Paper Set-Up: SourceIn the top-left corner, write:

Title of the Source Powerpoint

Paper Set-Up: Title

On the top line, write:The Title for your Notes

READ!

Simple Note-Taking

After the Powerpoint:1. Pick an Important Word2. Check your own understanding of it. 3. Write a sentence (in your own words) that shows your understanding.

4. Copy key words from the text in bullet point.

Note-Taking: Important WordPick an Important Word(from the Powerpoint)

Note-Taking: Check your understanding of your Important Word.

Write a sentence (in your own words) that shows your understanding.

Note-Taking: Check your understanding of your Important Word

Write a sentence (in your own words) that shows your understanding.

Note-Taking: Check your understanding of your Important Word.

Copy key words from the text in bullet point.

Let’s Try it Together!