Notes that you are taking will help you to remember what you read or heard. Writing your notes in your own words also helps you remember and understand your notes.
Tips to help you with your note taking:
• Write your notes clearly so that
when you look at them later, you
will understand
• Experiment with different ways of
taking notes, so you will find
your own style
• Focus on your note taking
whether you are reading or listing
to someone talk
• Never use another person's
notes, because they may leave
out important details
• Write down all the main facts and
important supporting facts
A way to practice note taking when you have a book report to do:
• Read the first chapter
• Close the book
• Write in your own words what
you just read
• Read the next chapter
• Close the book
• Write in your own words what
you just read
• Do this procedure for the rest of
the book
• When you finish the book you
will have a summary of the book
in your own words