There are several ways to organize information into effective NOTES. Depending on the subject, perspective, and style, your notes may take on a different format. In Strategies for Success, we will be focusing on Think Maps, 2 Column Notes, Sketch Noting, and Sequencing (storyboard) notes.
1. Think Maps (or Bubble Maps)
Take a look at the video below about making and using think maps.
1. Think Maps (or Bubble Maps)
Take a look at the video below about making and using think maps.
Click here for a printable version of a Bubble Map template.
We will be using this map to take notes on the below article.
2. 2 Column Notes (Compare and Contrast)
2 column notes, also called T charts, help you compare and contrast two different topics.
Watch below how a T-Chart is used to organize notes.
We will be using this map to take notes on the below article.
2. 2 Column Notes (Compare and Contrast)
2 column notes, also called T charts, help you compare and contrast two different topics.
Watch below how a T-Chart is used to organize notes.
Click here for the 2 Column Notes template.
We will be using this template while taking notes from the below video. Since we are in the holiday spirit, write down your own holiday traditions in the left column. Now, watch the video of holiday traditions around the world. Write different holiday traditions in the right column. In small groups, discuss how your own traditions and the ones on the video are alike and different.
We will be using this template while taking notes from the below video. Since we are in the holiday spirit, write down your own holiday traditions in the left column. Now, watch the video of holiday traditions around the world. Write different holiday traditions in the right column. In small groups, discuss how your own traditions and the ones on the video are alike and different.
3. Sketchnotes
Sketchnotes are a combination of drawing and writing to help you retain a large amount of information. Watch the video below for a demonstration on Sketch-noting.
Sketchnotes are a combination of drawing and writing to help you retain a large amount of information. Watch the video below for a demonstration on Sketch-noting.
Click here for an example of sketchnotes.
Start with a blank sheet of paper. We will be sketchnoting to this prompt below.
Click here for the sketchnote assignment.
Start with a blank sheet of paper. We will be sketchnoting to this prompt below.
Click here for the sketchnote assignment.
4. Sequencing Notes/Storyboard
Storyboards are best when your notes involve a lot of information that has to be recorded in order. Events in history, a biography, or a storyline are examples of when you might need to use a storyboard style. Some note-takers will add drawings to their storyboards, while others will put notes into a linear template.
Click here for the sequence notes template.
We will be using this template in class as we watch the below video. Then, we will attempt the steps of this holiday craft from ONLY our notes!!!
Storyboards are best when your notes involve a lot of information that has to be recorded in order. Events in history, a biography, or a storyline are examples of when you might need to use a storyboard style. Some note-takers will add drawings to their storyboards, while others will put notes into a linear template.
Click here for the sequence notes template.
We will be using this template in class as we watch the below video. Then, we will attempt the steps of this holiday craft from ONLY our notes!!!
QUIZ!! Click on the below link to open your Nearpod Quiz. Think about the 4 types of notes we have tried in class and what strategy fits best for each description. Good Luck!!
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