Focus Note Taking Level 1
Heidi Berbee
Created on August 21, 2023
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Transcript
Level 1
Start
Focused Note Taking
O-Organization in WicOr
WicOr
Phase 4
Phase 5
Extras
Phase 3
Phase 2
Intro
Phase 1
A Process Overview
Focused Note Taking
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Three Column
Cornell Notes
Essential Question: How can WICOR create rigorous learning experiences for students?
cHOOSE A TEMPLATE TO USE:
- Teachers should support students intially in choosing the template that best connects with the learning purpose of the activity
- Set up your notebook for notes with the EQ
Components of Effective Collaboration
ACTION VERB: THINKING about the NotesThink and Revise notes....Underlining HighlightingCircling QuestioningChunking AddingDeletingIn Order To: identify, select, sort, organize, and classify main ideas from details...........Evaluate the relative importance of info and ideas in notes
Phase 2: Processing notes2 min. on own
ACTION: Thinking BEYOND the NotesWith your partner share your:-Most important information-Questions that you have currently-A Point of Confusion (P.O.C.)-Connections to what you already know/do
Phase 3: Connecting notes2 min. w/ partner
ACTION: Connecting your thinkingAdd to and adjust your notes after conversing with your partnerTHIS is REALLY important for this step.
Phase 3: Connecting notes1 min. on own
ACTION: Clarifying your thinkingSummarize your thinking: -what do you want to remember?-what is important to you about FNT?Reflect: -Answer the EQ
Phase 4: Summarizing and REflecting2 min. on own
ACTION: Using your thinking/notesHow will you incorporate Focused Notes and other organizational tools into your routine?
Phase 5: Summarizing and REflectingRemainder of time
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Phase 5: Applying Learning
Use the notes for their intended purpose.
Authentic Student Examples
10-2-2 Method
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Because forgetting begins immediately after learning, revising should take place as soon as possible after the notes are taken.The review-and-revision process must be intentionally taught.Provides students with opportunities to collaborate to fill in missing information or provide clarification.Students work on specific elements to include in revision process.
Phase 2: Processing Notes
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Reflect
Phase 4:
Summarizing & Reflecting
Summarize
Students think about their notes as a whole.
- Establish a purpose & objective for note-taking.
- Create or share an Essential Question to guide the note-taking.
- Select the best format for the notes.
- Learn to use a variety of formats for different purposes.
- Write notes based on your sources.
- Select, paraphrase, and arrange the information thoughtfully.
Phase 1: Taking Notes
Educators and note-takers should consider the purpose for note-taking to determine which format will be most conducive to their objective.
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Guiding Principles
The focused note-taking process must be explicitly taught!For learning to occur most effectively, learners must revisit their notes multiple times in a variety of ways.Every phase of focused note-taking involves inquiry. Learners must constantly ask questions of themselves, their notes, and the content.
Think Beyond the Notes.......
Phase 3: Connecting Thinking
Return to the Notes with an Eye for Inquiry....