Mind mapping This type of notetaking has been expanded to mean many things.  In this case we are focusing on using it for notes. It is strong and memorable strategy but takes time to become good at it.  Tony Buzan developed mind maps and you can go...

T- Notes Please remember to read Part 1 on teaching someone how to take notes.  If you have not read those, please do not use any of the following information without reading it. This strategies requires just a sheet of notebook paper.  1. Prepare...

  Sticky Note Notes This strategy entails having the student have lots of sticky notes.  Whatever size works for them and if they want lines or no lines, up to them.  The stared steps are not neccessary when reading a novel or story, only for...

Recently, I have been working with some of my middle school/high school students on note taking strategies. It is sad really that when you walk into classrooms and ask teachers if they have taught their students how to take notes in their classroom...

In this stage, words will become harder, it will take longer to learn new words and you will need to continue the use of index cards. When you get past the first level of readers, and moveto the second level of readers from the library, there will be...