Readers stop and think about what they read, and write noteworthy notes!
- 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
- 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.
- Task: Go back to your notes and parts that you underlined. Add and revise your notes.
- 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.
- Reflect: add to list of what makes a note noteworthy.
Noteworthy notes:
ReplyDelete- 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".
812 Notes on taking good notes:
ReplyDelete- 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