2. Objective: Students will be able to (swbat): Organize and store information in their brains using Cornell notes.

3. Notes go here, in the large right hand column. Questions, subtitles, etc. go here, in the left hand column. Remember, we want higher level critical thinking questions. A 3 to 4 sentence summary down there on the bottom of the last page of notes Don’t forget the heading: This could be the essential question for the day.

4. In the large, right hand column, take notes like you normally would. You may use any style of note- taking you wish: –outline format, –narrative format, –symbols, –short hand, etc.

5. Flipped Instruction Cornell notes is a great way to use flipped instruction. Students complete notes at home and do questions, summary and L side activities in class.Cornell notes is a great way to use flipped instruction. Students complete notes at home and do questions, summary and L side activities in class.

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7. Compare notes with a partner. Talk about what you wrote and why. Look for gaps & missed info. Both partners should feel free to add to their notes.

8. With your partner(s), create questions in the left hand column. These questions should elicit critical thinking skills. –Try to aim for a question from each of the three levels. Provide students with question stems at the beginning.

9. On your own, in the space provided at the bottom of the page, complete a 3 or 4 sentence summary of what you wrote in your notes. (the summary…)

10. Summary is added at the end of ALL note pages on the subject (not page) Summary added AFTER questions are finished Summary should answer the problem stated in the subject.

11. The Timeframe Direct Teach notes section should be no more than 10 minutes longDirect Teach notes section should be no more than 10 minutes long Questions should be written within 24 hoursQuestions should be written within 24 hours Summary within 7 days (could be a warm up for the next day!)Summary within 7 days (could be a warm up for the next day!)

13. Cover the right side of your notes; review and answer study questions from the left using the right side as an answer key Quiz yourself out loud Cover the right side with blank paper; write out answers to the left column study questions Make use of the format

14. Write summaries of the most important material in the summary/reflection section Write a quiz for others using notes; exchange and correct Write anticipated test questions beyond those already in the left-hand column and write answers Write!

15. Look over notes frequently to keep information and questions still unanswered fresh in mind Recite information from notes I tell students even when they don’t have ASSIGNED homework, they should always be rereading their notes. Just a few minutes to look over the info again can make a HUGE difference in retention. Review