Before we get into 6+1:

Note Taking Basics I will be collecting these notes to see

how you do, but here are some tips for you to take successful notes.

Note taking = Dictation

Note taking is writing complete ideas; dictation is writing complete sentences.

Dictation:

Examples

A preposition shows the relationship between words in a sentence.

Prep. = relationships btw. words in a sentence

Notes:

Successful Note taking:Listen for KEY WORDS

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Grammar

prepositions

Successful Note taking:

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Three keys to green environment – educate public, improve techno., and help increase demand for recycling.

Use space. Move your hand.

Use space to show relationships.

3 keys to green environ

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To create headings, use -

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BOXES

• underline

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Draw arrows

Use symbols and abbreviations.

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Use Outline Format and Bullets!

• Put a big idea here– Then put a smaller idea related here

• Then a subtopic of that subtopic• Possible another idea about that

– Then another smaller idea about the big one

• Then go back for another idea– Then something about that

And so on, and so on.

Get the BIG PICTURE! What’s the main point of the notes?What does he want

you to learn?

BUT remember to

Note complete ideas, not just random words.

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6+1 Traits of Writing6+1 Traits of Writing6+1 Traits of Writing6+1 Traits of Writing

A refresherA refresher

What are they?• Ideas• Sentence Fluency• Organization• Word Choice• Voice• Conventions• Presentation (+1)

I. Ideas• Make up the content of your piece• When ideas are STRONG, your

overall message is CLEAR• In your writing, you should move

your ideas from the general to the specific.

What do I do with it?• First, select an idea (the topic!)• Then, narrow the idea (focus!)• Elaborate on the idea (develop!)• Finally, discover the best

information to convey the idea (details, details, details!)

II. Sentence Fluency• The flow of the language• The sound of word patterns• The way the writing plays to the

ear, not just the eye• Not sure? Read it aloud!

III. Organization• The internal structure of the piece• The thread of meaning• The logical pattern of ideas• Paragraphing, paragraphing,

paragraphing

IV. Word Choice• At its best when it includes the use

of rich, colorful language• Your goal should be to move and

enlighten the reader

V. Voice• The soul of the piece• It’s what makes the writer’s style

singular• Your convictions (beliefs,

personality) should come out in the words

• IT’s all about you, you, you!

VI. Conventions• Spelling• Punctuation• Grammar

(+1) Presentation• Zeros in on the form and layout• How pleasing the piece is to the eye• If typed, double spaced and Times New

Roman• If hand written, blue or black ink and

every other line• And, of course, nothing on your paper

that doesn’t belong there

Why?• Let’s you become problem solvers

of your own writing• Lets me give you meaningful

feedback, not just a grade