Self-ReflectionNumber your paper from 1-5.

Write your answers for the following statements

The notes I take are on random sheets of paper and I never know where I put them when I need to review them.

The notes I take are on random sheets of paper and I never know where I put them when I need to review them.

The results!Add up the total

number for “NO’s” you have.

Put that number on your paper and circle it.

5 mean you are a great note-taker.

3-4 mean you are on the right track.

2 or less mean you need a note-taking overhaul.

So what do I do?When taking notes you should:

Use bulletsConcentrate on the speakerPicture the topic in your headUse your Instant messaging and text messaging skills!

Follow these steps to help you in class.

Step One

Short- 8 words or less

Copy this!

Step Two

Main ideas/ important facts only

Copy this!

Step Three

Paraphrase the information- put into your own words.

Copy this!

Step Four

No complete sentences – no need for punctuation

Copy this!

Step Five

Abbreviate: Use slashes (/), dashes, (-) and other symbols in place of words!

Copy this!

Activity TimeWork with a partner or alone and decode the following notes based on the article you read for bell work.

Step #1Try to get this

sentence down to 8 words or less.

A recent study by the Neilsen Company found that U.S. kids ages 13 to 17 sent and received an average of 2, 272 texts per month in the last quarter of 2008.

8 words or lessA recent study by

the Neilsen Company found that U.S. kids ages 13 to 17 sent and received an average of 2, 272 texts per month in the last quarter of 2008.

Neilsen Co. – US kids (13-17) st/rc 2,272 texts month

Main Ideas/ Important Facts What are the main

ideas/important facts?

A recent study by the Neilsen Company found that U.S. kids ages 13 to 17 sent and received an average of 2, 272 texts per month in the last quarter of 2008.

Main Ideas/ Important Facts A recent study by

the Neilsen Company found that U.S. kids ages 13 to 17 sent and received an average of 2, 272 texts per month in the last quarter of 2008.

A recent study by the Neilsen Company found that U.S. kids ages 13 to 17 sent and received an average of 2, 272 texts per month in the last quarter of 2008.

Paraphrase- Put it into your wordsWrite this sentence

in your own words.A recent study by

the Neilsen Company found that U.S. kids ages 13 to 17 sent and received an average of 2, 272 texts per month in the last quarter of 2008.

Paraphrase- Put it into your wordsA recent study by

the Neilsen Company found that U.S. kids ages 13 to 17 sent and received an average of 2, 272 texts per month in the last quarter of 2008.

US kids are sending and receiving TONS of text messages.

No compete sentencesTry to rewrite this

sentence without using complete sentences.

A recent study by the Neilsen Company found that U.S. kids ages 13 to 17 sent and received an average of 2, 272 texts per month in the last quarter of 2008.

No compete sentencesA recent study by

the Neilsen Company found that U.S. kids ages 13 to 17 sent and received an average of 2, 272 texts per month in the last quarter of 2008.

Neilsen Co.US 13-17 kids2,272 text messages

per month

AbbreviateRewrite this

sentence by abbreviating the information.

A recent study by the Neilsen Company found that U.S. kids ages 13 to 17 sent and received an average of 2, 272 texts per month in the last quarter of 2008.

AbbreviateA recent study by

the Neilsen Company found that U.S. kids ages 13 to 17 sent and received an average of 2, 272 texts per month in the last quarter of 2008.

N.C.- US kids 13-17 snt & revd. TX Mesg. 2,272 per mnth

HomeworkUse the sentence strip and rewrite the

sentence using the five different steps of note-taking in your notebook.