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Monday, September 15, 2014

Noteworthy Notes


Readers stop and think about what they read, and write noteworthy notes!

    1. What makes a note noteworthy?
                                               i.     at least 1 complete sentence stating an idea/theory/opinion  
                                             ii.     text-based
                                            iii.     debatable/arguable
                                            iv.     complex not obvious
                                             v.     can be elaborated on

    1. Model – rank from strongest to weakest; why?
                                               i.     Butch is a minor character.
                                             ii.     Butch is so mean!
                                            iii.     Butch represents issues of bullying and intolerance.
                                            iv.     Butch calls Vince a fruit.


    1. Task: Go back to your notes and parts that you underlined. Add and revise your notes.
    2. Choose 1 noteworthy note, and write on a post-it. Share it with your group. Why did you choose it? Create a group chart including all post-its; rank the strongest to weakest notes. Choose 1 and discuss.
    3. Reflect: add to list of what makes a note noteworthy.

2 comments:

  1. Noteworthy notes:
    - should be somewhat broad
    - not just an example from the text
    - can include an opinion as long as you explain with reason
    ex. Butch is a bully because he often picks on Vince and calls him names such as "fruit".

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  2. 812 Notes on taking good notes:
    - write at least 1 sentence
    - include opinion
    - notice unique characteristics or actions of a character
    - note changes in character opinion, experience, attitude
    - ask questions
    - to improve: don't be too repetitive
    - what character learned
    - go back and reread; add and revise notes

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