How to outline and take lecture notes apwh

How to Outline and
Take Lecture notes.

Your textbook is
written like...

Outlining your text is like
reverse essay writing

Use this modified outlining model…
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODIFIED OUTLINES IN APWH
CHAPTER TITLE
KEY TERMS:
In this section, identify
each of the key terms
listed under “What’s the
Significance?” at the end
of the chapter.
SUMMARY:
For each “red section”, you must write a two-chunk paragraph that
summarizes all the content. Don’t just pull random sentences from each
of the subsections.
You can use the Jane Shaffer format for writing.
BIG PICTURE QUESTIONS:
In this section, fully answer the “Big Picture Questions” at the end of the chapter. Typically, there are
4-5 questions. I suggest that you write the question so you will remember it.
At the end of your outlining, identify 10 of the visual documents in the chapter and briefly describe.

1. Browsing
2.Skim-and-Scan
3. Careful Reading
with Outlining
4. Reminding
(studying)
Follow a PLAN

Look through the chapter section. Read the
headings, sections, and sub-sections. Read and
look at all of the maps, drawings, painting,
graphs, and charts. Just “look around” at what
you will be reading. (5-10 minutes)
1. BROWSING

Read the opening remarks of the chapter. Read
the first paragraphs of each section. Write the title
of the Chapter. Next, identify each of the key
terms listed under “What’s the Significance?”
at the end of the chapter. (30 minutes)
2. SKIM-and-SCAN

CHAPTER TITLE
KEY TERMS:
of the chapter.
SUMMARY:
of the subsections.
Write
info on
key
terms
here!

With pen in hand, carefully read the chapter from
start to finish. For each “red section”, you must
write a two-chunk paragraph that summarizes
all the content. Don’t just pull random
sentences from each of the subsections.
You can use the Jane Shaffer format for
writing. (90 minutes)
3. CAREFUL READING
with Outlining

CHAPTER TITLE
KEY TERMS:
of the chapter.
SUMMARY:
of the subsections.
Write your
summary
paragraphs
here!

“Big Picture” Questions
Fully answer the “Big Picture Questions” at the
end of the chapter. Typically, there are 4-5
questions. I suggest that you write the question
so you will remember it.

CHAPTER TITLE
KEY TERMS:
of the chapter.
SUMMARY:
of the subsections.
Write your
“Big Picture”
Questions
and answers
here!

At the end of your outlining, identify 10
of the visual documents in the chapter
and briefly describe.

Do you read a sentence, write down a note,
read a sentence, write down a note? Try to
focus on what I am saying during lecture.

STOP writing down EVERYTHING! You will
need to determine what parts are the
main ideas and their supporting
evidence.

Actively take meaningful notes
during lecture.

Use drawings, symbols
or SPICE icons in your
notes.

Let the outline and lecture notes remind you
what is in the text, referring to the text only
when you need to. Reread the introduction and
conclusion to the chapter. This is a final check
before the exam. (30-45 minutes)
4. REMINDING

Form regular study groups to further discuss
and collaborate on outlining and studying.
ogether
verybody
chieves
ore

CELL PHONE, internet, television,
music (unless classical)
Eliminate distractions!

How to outline and take lecture notes apwh

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