Note Taking
Note TakingMs. Graham6th Grade ProfessorLouisiana State
UniversityAnticipatory Set
Nancy Fetzer (Input)BodyConclusionIntroductionExpository:
Nonfiction S S
Nancy Fetzer (Input)IntoductionHook or Big IdeaTopic Sentence or
Thesis StatementBodyInformation that supports the Big IdeaOrganized
into details for multiple paragraphsConclusionRepeats the Big Idea
using different wordsNancy Fetzer (Input)Left side of paperType of
textStick FigureHeadIntroductionBodyFootConclusion
Nancy Fetzer (Input)
Right side of paperSSettingWhen and whereSSubjectTells us who
the information is aboutLightbulbTells the Big Idea that the author
is writing about and why its important
Nancy Fetzer (Input)Middle of the right sideInformationTells
information about the Big IdeaBottom of the right
sideConclusionNeeds to end the story with a snapCornell (Input)
Cornell (Input)Cue (Recall) ColumnThe space to the left of the
vertical margin You should not write in this area during the
lecture, while you are taking notes. The cue column is not created
until you review your notes As you study the material in your
notes, you should devise questions which the notes answer These
questions are the "cues" that should be written in the cue column.
Cornell (Input)SummariesThe area below the horizontal margin near
the bottom of the page Brief -- at most, only a few sentences. The
page summary provides a concise review of the important material on
the page. The summary should be written in your own words...
helping you to own the information.Cornell (Input)Note Taking
AreaThe space to the right of the vertical marginPick a note-taking
format with which you are comfortableHowever, you should use your
own words. To avoid missing information during the lecture, you
should develop a system of abbreviations you understand. As you
take notes, realize that your emphasis should be on the key ideas,
rather than the actual words used to convey those ideas.Structured
(Input)
Structured (Input)Roman numeralsUsed to write the heading
Separated by introduction, body, and conclusionLettersUsed to write
the sub-heading Usually separated by key pointsNumbersUsed to write
down the details found under the sub-headingUsually the main
pointsLower case lettersSupporting ideasConnections
