History Note Taking Guide
I.
Before you begin
On the top line of each page:
1. Date
2. Title and Underline
II.
Survey the
reading once including illustrations and captions
III. Read to identify objectives, main ideas,
and new vocabulary
IV.
Start Notes with
“Setting the Stage”
a.
Title the section
b.
Record notes in
your own words
c.
Define new
Vocabulary
V.
Each subtitle
should be a new section of notes
a.
Title the section
b.
Record notes in
your own words
c.
Define new
Vocabulary
VI.
Review objectives
and questions located at the beginning and at the end of the reading
Ask Yourself:
1.
Am I able to
answer the objectives and questions from my
notes ?
a.
If not, review the reading
b.
If so, continue
VII.
List any questions
you might still have after taking notes.
Kehrer/Cento 2004
History Note Taking Guide Graphic Organizer
I. Did you date and title your notes?
Date____________________ Title:
____________________
II. Did you survey the reading?_______________________________
Did you look at the illustrations and
captions? _________________
III.
Did you read?______________
Highlight
if you can.
IV.
Begin to take
notes
_Setting
the Stage ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
V.
Subtitle:_________________________
Main
Ideas: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
New
Vocabulary:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Subtitle:_________________________
Main
Ideas: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
New
Vocabulary:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Subtitle:_________________________
Main
Ideas: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
New
Vocabulary:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Subtitle:_________________________
Main
Ideas: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
New
Vocabulary:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
VI.
A.
Did you review the objectives and
questions?_____________
B. Do your notes answer the
objectives and questions?__________
C. Do
you need to add to your notes?________________________
VIII.
Any other
questions you might have?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________