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Year 8 Note Taking

📝 Part 1: Note Taking Strategies

1. Which of these is the BEST strategy for taking effective notes during a lesson?

Write down every single word the teacher says

Listen for key points and write them in your own words

Only write down what's on the board

Wait until the end to write everything down

2. Select ALL the features that make notes easy to read and review:

Clear headings and subheadings

Bullet points or numbered lists

Writing in complete sentences only

Using abbreviations and symbols

Leaving white space between topics

3. The Cornell Note-Taking method divides your page into _______ sections: notes, _______, and summary.

Answer: _______ sections, _______ section

4. When should you review your notes for best results?

Only before exams

Within 24 hours of taking them

Once a month

Never - just re-read the textbook

📋 Part 2: Summarising Skills

5. Read this paragraph and write a one-sentence summary:

"Australia is home to many unique animals that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and Tasmanian devils are all native to Australia. These animals have adapted to Australia's diverse climates, from tropical rainforests to dry deserts. Many of these species are now protected because their populations have declined due to habitat loss and climate change."

6. When summarising a text, you should:

Include all the details and examples

Copy the author's exact words

Focus on the main ideas only

Add your own opinions

7. List three key steps for creating a good summary:
1. _________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________
8. A summary should be approximately _______ of the original text length.

1/4 (25%)

1/2 (50%)

3/4 (75%)

The same length

🎯 Part 3: Practice Application

9. Create your own note-taking abbreviations for these common words:
because = ________ important = ________ government = ________
information = ________ environment = ________ development = ________
10. Explain in 2-3 sentences why good note-taking skills will help you in Year 8 and beyond:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
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