1. How to Take Notes Mrs. Paul 2013 – 2014

2. Step 1: Get Prepared O Gather all the materials you may need O Notebook/Filler Paper O Pen or pencil O Internet-capable device (computer, tablet, smart phone, etc.) O If internet is down, use your textbook O Textbook O Optional: O Headphones O Highlighter O Different colored pen

3. Step 2: Get Comfortable O If your internet-device is portable, find a quite location to view the material O Give the material your full attention and eliminate all distractions O Do not watch TV, listen to music, text, facebook,, etc. while watching the lecture or reading the material

4. Step 3: Get Organized O You should set up your notes the same way each time. O My recommendation of how to set up your notes is on the next slide. O On the last page of your notes for the topic, write down any questions you have about the material. O This is very important! You may not remember what you were confused about by the next day in class.

5. Your Name Class Period Date Topic of Lecture (Ex: Scientific Method) - Could also put Chapter & Section (Ex: 1-3) Information from the lecture * Text, Tables/Charts, and/or Drawings you feel are important Page Number -Start at # 1 for each lecture

6. Tips for Note Taking O Pause and rewind when you need a moment to finish writing or need to take time to understand the information O Skip a line (or a few) between new ideas O This will make your notes easier to read. Also, if you re-watch the video or learn any new information, you will have space to add some more notes O Abbreviate as needed O Make sure you will remember your abbreviations! O You may not need to write down all information, feel free to summarize. The most important thing is that you understand the information.

7. Tips for Note Taking O After viewing the video/PowerPoint, go back and re-read your notes O Do they make sense? Can you read your writing? Do you remember what your abbreviations mean? O Underline vocabulary terms O Note: You can use a different color to underline (or a highlighter) O Pull out the main ideas, key points, important people/dates O Write these at the end of your notes in the “Summary” section O Note: O An example of my notes from this lecture is on the following slides. Instead of writing the key information at the end of your notes, you can use a highlighter to set the information apart (like I did here).

8. Mrs. Paul Class Period 9/5/13 Topic: How to Take Notes 1 Step 1: Get Prepared Get all materials I need (pens, NB, TB, highlighters) Step 2: Get Comfortable Find a nice quiet spot No Distractions!!!! Step 3: Get Organized Set up notes the same way each time End with any questions/stuff I’m confused about *** can also add key terms/info NB – notebook TB - textbook

9. Mrs. Paul Class Period 9/5/13 Topic: How to Take Notes 2 Tips Take my time. I can go at my own pace & can rewind or pause when I need to Skip lines to make easier to read & so I won’t have to squish extra info in Use abbreviations but know what they are for Read over notes to make sure I understand everything Underline or highlight vocab Key info – either write at end of notes or highlight KEY INFO: Prepare, Stay focused, Stay organized, Don’t rush QUESTIONS: Will notes be checked every time? What if I can’t view the lecture?

10. Adjusting Your Note Taking Style O Once you are familiar with my expectations of your notes, you can adjust the format you use. O Another popular format is Cornell Notes. O Watch this video if you are interested in learning about the Cornell Note taking style (this is not mandatory)video

11. Homework for this Assignment O Your notes will be checked as part of your homework grade. O In order to ensure you are setting up your notes correctly, I would like you to do a practice note taking assignment. O Pick your subject O Your favorite TV show, movie, book (a chapter), etc. O Make sure it is appropriate to use as a homework assignment! O Take notes in the format as described in this PowerPoint O Use headings, page numbers, summarize the content, end with questions you have O This will be collected and graded according to the rubric (posted on website)