Cornell note-taking

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 4-6

What is the purpose of taking notes?

How do you take notes?

What do you do with your notes afterwards?

Cornell note-taking

stimulates critical thinking

organised

effective

Love & brain

To do...

• summarise three main points at bottom of your page
• fill in the 'cues' section 
• discuss results with neighbour
• answer each other's questions orally 
• discuss results with class afterwards

Recap

• What is the difference between 'normal' note-taking and Cornell note-taking?
• What was challenging and what was easy?
• What is the main benefit of Cornell note-taking? 
• Would you continue using this new method? Why? 

What have you learned today?

TIPS

ALWAYS:

Defines unknown words from the text

Asks thoughtful questions about the text

Uses abbreviations/symbols in their notes when possible

Summarizes the most important information in a paragraph

SOMETIMES: 

Defines unknown words from the text

Asks thoughtful questions about the text

Uses abbreviations/symbols in their notes when possible

Summarizes the most important information in a paragraph

NEVER: 

Defines unknown words from the text

Asks thoughtful questions about the text

Uses abbreviations/symbols in their notes when possible

Summarizes the most important information in a paragraph