Practice Note-Taking Strategies for Non-Fiction - 4.2 | Module 2: Exploring Non-Fiction Texts | IB 7 English
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Note-Taking Strategies for Non-Fiction

4.2 - Note-Taking Strategies for Non-Fiction

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What are the three sections of Cornell Notes?

💡 Hint: Think about how you would organize your notes.

Question 2 Easy

Name one advantage of using Outline Notes.

💡 Hint: Consider how outlines structure information.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of note-taking?

To memorize content
To efficiently capture and organize information
To distract from reading

💡 Hint: Think of why you would write notes during a lecture.

Question 2

True or False: Mapping notes is useful for visual learners.

💡 Hint: Consider how different people learn best.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a 300-word summary using Cornell Notes from a non-fiction article of your choice. Make sure to include key points.

💡 Hint: Follow the structure with cues leading to main notes, and conclude with a succinct summary.

Challenge 2 Hard

Develop an outlining framework for a debate on the pros and cons of social media usage. Include at least three main points for each side.

💡 Hint: Think of each point as a branch from the main topic!

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