E-How: How to take effective notes
Tips:
Before Class
1) If your teacher gives you an assignment sheet to follow, make sure you use it!
2) Pre-read...meaning look at tiles and words that may be underlined or highlighted
3) Read slowly and carefully
4) Look for People, Events, and Vocabulary
5) Use colourful pens and highlighters
6) Take notes on the side summarising information
In class
Before Class
1) If your teacher gives you an assignment sheet to follow, make sure you use it!
2) Pre-read...meaning look at tiles and words that may be underlined or highlighted
3) Read slowly and carefully
4) Look for People, Events, and Vocabulary
5) Use colourful pens and highlighters
6) Take notes on the side summarising information
In class
- be prepared for discussion and have you notes
- listen for terms that your teacher repeats...this usually means that it is VERY important
- DO NOT copy down everything the teacher says
- Write down questions you may have during discussion