The physical action of writing the words helps to hook into the brain for
remembering. Writing also takes longer than typing or highliting which can also
help the mind to dwell on the topic at hand (assuming the student is engaged).
Dennis Hollingsead
***************
Robert Eiffert wrote:
> I ask the kids why is it called notetaking if they don't allow you to =
> pass
> notes. Then launch into Information Extraction skills.
>
> Also worth mentioning that research skills can put you in the 'Salary =
> will
> be $45,000 to $60,000 ...' 'average annual base salary ... $67,393' =
> range. I
> use a couple of examples from Fed and business job descriptions, =
> especially
> effective when teacher figures it out('How do I get that job?').=20
>
> I also mention advantages of learning these skills: Notetaking helps
> remember, less time rereading information (watch Simpsons while =
> classmates
> are rereading the history book for the test), easier to write from notes
> than try to rewrite a professional writer's best edited published work, =
> ease
> of comparing/contrasting information from multiple resources, etc.
>
> Oh, plan ahead to ask teacher if it is ok to show the class their notes =
> on
> how to take notes. They WERE taking notes, right?
>
> Robert Eiffert, Librarian
> Pacific Middle School
> Evergreen SD, Vancouver Washington
> beiffert@egreen.wednet.edu
> robert@crypticmachinery.net
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: School Library Media & Network Communications
> [mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Kristin Dardano
> Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2003 6:14 AM
> To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> Subject: Elem: Note taking Lesson
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am doing a 5th grade lesson on note taking with a specific passage in
> mind. The teacher wants the students to highlight key words on their
> handouts. However, I am doing if for an observation and was wondering =
> if
> any of you have any specific tips or things you tell students when you =
> are
> teaching this skill.
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Kristin
>
> Kristin M. Dardano
> Library Media Specialist
> E.R. Hughes Elementary School
> New Hartford Central School District
> (315)738-9350
> kdardano@nhart.org
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Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
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Graduate Student
Minnesota State University, Mankato
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