08/26/2014 Agenda

Get out 3 sheets of paper, your interest profiles and your signed form for my class.

Title the first sheet of paper “Bellringers” and go ahead and copy the following bellringer: On a piece of notebook paper, students will complete a quick write about "How is the identity of a person formed?" while teacher takes

role and collects any signed syllabi. Answer in one paragraph. Make sure you write today’s date in the margin next to today’s bellringer.

Activities: 1.Students will then discuss ideas in a round robin after forming a random group of 4...practice inside voices..and visual cues..._______________________________________________________________Copy Objectives: 1. I can review procedures and expectations for the class. 2. I can understand and practice note taking using the Cornell note system._______________________________________________________________

2. Students will then be shown a power point on how we do Cornell note taking.

3. On-level: Writing Binder Project PAP:Research Evernote and create an account using your Google account.

How to Take Cornell Notes

Excellent Cornell notes Excellent Cornell notes contribute to student contribute to student success. success.

It is a research-based AVID strategy taken from Cornell University and one of the most successful ways to improve student learning.  

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Cornell Notes Format

What’s the advantage of using Cornell notes?

A way to master master informationinformation, not just write down facts.

It’s efficient.

Each step helps you in the learning process.

Where do you find the Cornell note paper?

You will receive one example copy of the Cornell notes handout that is to be kept in your binder. Do not write on it!

Use a piece of binder papera piece of binder paper and draw the lines for the four sections. Header, Question Column, Note Box, and Summary. Use the example copy as a model.

Questions/Main Ideas Cornell Notes Format

How do you take notes during class?

Try to get the MAIN IDEASMAIN IDEAS down. Facts, details Facts, details and examplesand examples must have the main idea if they are to be meaningful.

DoDo try to outlineoutline, and use obvious numbersuse obvious numbers when given. You could write first, second, next OR 1st, 2nd, 3rd, OR even better I, II, III, IV, etc.

AbbreviateAbbreviate to save time.

Draw Draw diagrams, pictures, or use graphic organizers (KWL chart, web map, etc.) to help you.

Skip linesSkip lines to separate different blocks of information like a different word.

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Cornell Notes Format

How do I make my notes more useful?

Read notes and underline key words or phrases.

Correct or enhance incomplete items: loose dates, terms, names, add more to notes that are too brief to know what they are about in a few months.

Summary

Summary:

How do I use them to study?

Write questions Write questions in the left-hand left-hand column column about the information on the right. (see sample next slide)

Write a summaryWrite a summary, at least 3 least 3 sentences sentences for each pageeach page, at the bottombottom of the referring to the notes on that page.

CompareCompare your notes withwith a study buddybuddy.

How do I use my notes to prepare for a test?

Cover the big box Cover the big box on the right. Read your questions Read your questions from the left column. Recite the information from Recite the information from memory memory as fully as possible. Uncover your notes and verify information each time. (Researched as the single most powerful learning tool!)

Reflect on the organization of all the lectures on a unit. Study the progression of information. Compare your notes from each lecture. (This will prompt you to think of categories, relationships inferences, and personal opinions/experiences.) Write down your insights!insights! REFLECTION = THE KEY TO MEMORY!!REFLECTION = THE KEY TO MEMORY!!

Review by reciting, reflecting, and reading insights.

6 Steps!!!

1.1. RecordRecord notes in big box.

2.2. Read over notes to fill in gaps and make notes more Read over notes to fill in gaps and make notes more legible legible within 8 hours,

3.3. IdentifyIdentify main ideas and write your questionsmain ideas and write your questions in the left-hand column.

4.4. CoverCover the big box: use your questions to help you use your questions to help you recite the informationrecite the information recorded in your notes, and verifyverify.

5.5. Write a summaryWrite a summary at the bottom of the page at least 4 sentences. Include the main idea and the details.

6.6. Keep your notes. Review your notes regularlyKeep your notes. Review your notes regularly. Short, fast, frequent reviews produce better understanding and recall.

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