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REACH FOR THE STARS. “Always aim for the Moon, even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.” ― W. Clement Stone. Robert Marzano. http://www.districtadministration.com/article/education-reformer-robert-j-marzano. S= Set up the paper.
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REACH FOR THE STARS “Always aim for the Moon, even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.” ― W. Clement Stone
Robert Marzano • http://www.districtadministration.com/article/education-reformer-robert-j-marzano
S= Set up the paper • a. Put name, and the date in the upper right hand corner • b. Add a title (topic). • c. Draw a line down the length of the paper- 1 ½ inch from the red line.
T=Take notes • a. Paraphrase the lecture, shorten up the unnecessary info. • b. Use selective listening/reading to decide important information. If lecture/text strays from the topic don’t be fooled. • c. Use whatever it takes to activate your own memory system( capital letters, underlining, arrows, or pictures) • d. Don’t get hung up on spelling, as long as you know what it means. • e. Use abbreviations, come up with your own short hand such as symbols (> < &) and abbreviations (mtn for mountain, btn for between, obj for objective, bw for bell work)
A=After Class • Edit your notes (reread them and look for places to edit, delete or clarify (fix mistakes, add missing info.) • Underline or use a highlighter for important points (“This will be on the test” items or teacher clues). • Note points that you need to clarify (ask teacher/peer). • Now fill in the question column with questions, symbols (stars, smiley faces, pictures), memory clues (ex: PEMDAS).
R=Review notes a. review notes often (after class at least once a week, and before the test). b. Cover question column with paper and review out loud. c. Shorten answers (memory trick) d. Work with partner (Quiz-Quiz-Trade). e. reflect: summarize the notes, relate the subject to yourself and your personal experience.
S= Summary • Select key points from the lecture/reading (important info., tested info., main ideas). • Write 3-4 sentences capturing the key points.
Cornell Sample • Let’s take a look at what you Language Arts (L.A.) notes might look like!