Improve Your Note-Taking Skills:

• Read the book! Complete homework assignments for better understanding in class.
• Put your name and date on all handouts and class notes.
• Practice taking notes in all classes -- including class discussions & movies.
• Write down questions to ask the teacher later.
• Identify teacher clues for important information: repetition, lists, notes on board.
• Identify key words and important ideas for later review.
• Review and edit class notes nightly.
• Actively use notetaking strategies: highlighting, creating diagrams, color coding, postit notes, outlines.
• Consider purchasing your own copy of works of literature (English books!) so you can highlight and write notes as you read.