notes on notesa how-to

Do’sRead the slide/page and re-write in your own

wordsWrite down:

definitionsImportant factsExamplesReferences that help you (abbrev./pic./word

assoc.)

Don’ts Write out the entire slide/page word-for-wordWrite nothingMake references that you won’t be able to

decipher laterWaste your time goofing off

Why notes?They are a learning tool and a study toolPoint: to be able to look back and review the

main points, definitions, and examples of a concept before a quiz, test, or essay.

PracticeNoun: a person, place, thing, or ideaEx: Sally went to the market. (where is the

noun?)Underline Sally, circle it, draw an arrow to

her…and also to marketdraw a picture of a person (stick) and/or a

lightbulbThese are your references, and for some make

this less boring…don’t take advantage of the fact that I'm letting you do this. I just want to help

For realsies Start a new title and date for SHR –or-

Schoolhouse Rock!!!-or- POS –or- Parts of SpeechWatch the video, write down the definition

and as many examples as you canDraw something (optional)Make a connection, write down a lyric,

something