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A1: Personally I do think Ss need to take notes. BUT I do not think they always have to be from a lecture. Without notes, how can they study? How can parents know how to help? #2ndaryELA
A1: Yes, notes need to be explicitly taught to secondary students! It is an important skill that is applicable to all subjects and other life areas as well. #2ndaryELA
A1: I think it depends on the nature of the class and the learning style of the student. I think giving students the option to is a good idea in general, and then if there is something of significance you want them to remember then you could have them take notes. #2ndaryela
A1: I have a question in response to your question.. what’s more valuable: notes or just using resources? If Ss are just robots writing down what they see.. there’s no retention. It’s the studying of the notes = memorization.. USE of the notes = retention. #2ndaryELA
A2: I know that sketch/doodle notes are all the rage, but ironically my ADHD Ss do not like them. My more logical thinkers do, however. Both groups liked my picture notes because of the blend. #2ndaryELA
A2: Cornell notes, double-entry journals, guided notes (words and pictures), brainstorm activities, chapter notes, annotations on text, etc. The style of notes depends on the purpose for the note-taking and even the preference of the student when appropriate.
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A1: I honestly believe students need to learn to take notes! Both during lecture and from informational texts. Secondary education is so innovative, but higher education is still based on lecture! #2ndaryela
But for some of our Ss who have learning differeences, they may need the definitions first - and that might be part of something I'd call "notes" even if it's guided or interactive. #2ndaryELA
A3: Notes may be used on many assessments, during presentations, as study guides, for partner talk, reference during games/quizzes - Pretty much anything! #2ndaryELA
A3: Notes in my class are mostly about concepts and students use these throughout units. At the beginning of a unit on social commentary in dystopian literature, students took notes on the concept and used it throughout the unit. #2ndaryela
A3: Each S has a binder that has a resources section where all handouts and notes go for HW assignments and compositions. I’m not a fan of HW in its purest form - just reading. Read outside of class to lead to in class discussions. #2ndaryELA
A4: Students are allowed to draw pictures, doodle notes, copy, and use technology to record notes – whatever works best for them. The only time I use a required type of notes is when I am teaching the actual skill. #2ndaryELA
A4: My picture notes are differentiated 4 ways - all the same content just diff. scaffolding. So I could have all 4 versions out in the same class at the same time. #2ndaryELA
I'd agree with your principal; especially, for students who are intending to go to traditional colleges. Outside of Ed classes, lecture is happening at the collegiate level. #2ndaryELA
A4: Both, And. I have a large amount of ELL students and students who are multiple grade levels behind, so I change notes for these students. I do guided notes and provide it where they get to fill-in-the-blank. #2ndaryela
A5: The best resource I use is the Cornell Notes style. For students who prefer digital notes, I typically let them use whatever app they like. I am open to more resources though! #2ndaryELA
AVID is a middle school program to help Ss who want to go to college but need a little extra support. I will have to follow @AnnMarieKumm ! :) #2ndaryELA
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@theteachingcurc, @MellowEducator, @AnnMarieKumm, @AnnMarieKumm
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