Kevin Driscoll
(Los Angeles - United States)I taught Computer Science and Mathematics from 2004-2007 at Prospect Hill Academy Charter School in Cambridge, MA. Since then, I completed a Master's degree in Comparative Media Studies at MIT and am now a PhD candidate in Communication at University of ...
Note Taking Formats
Description:The resources show different formats for note taking. You will also find PowerPoint presentations as well as templates which can be used to teach note taking.
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- Language Arts > Listening & Speaking
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Timeline Card Template
Description:These transparencies can be used to help students create timeline cards.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
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These transparencies can be used to help students create timeline cards.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
Primary Source Analysis PowerPoint
Description:This is a brief PowerPoint which provides questions as to how to analyze a primary source. It is based upon the National Archives Format found at www.nara.gov.
This resource is part of the Audio Texts, Music and Podcasts collection.
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Subject(s):- Social Studies
- Social Studies > Research
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This is a brief PowerPoint which provides questions as to how to analyze a primary source. It is based upon the National Archives Format found at www.nara.gov.
This resource is part of the Audio Texts, Music and Podcasts collection.
Explanation of SQ3R (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review)
Description:This pdf is an explanation of SQ3R (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review).
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
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This pdf is an explanation of SQ3R (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review).
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
Vocabulary Template
Description:This is a form you can use to analyze vocabulary terms.
This resource is part of the Vocabulary Study collection.
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Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Vocabulary
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This is a form you can use to analyze vocabulary terms.
This resource is part of the Vocabulary Study collection.
Highlighting Strategy
Description:This is a brief PowerPoint presentation that explains of the highlighting strategy for active reading.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
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Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Reading Comprehension
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- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
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This is a brief PowerPoint presentation that explains of the highlighting strategy for active reading.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
Cornell Notetaking Format
Description:This resource is a PowerPoint presentation that explains the Cornell Note Taking Format. This PowerPoint was intended for an introductory activity. I recommend demonstrating this concept for the students after the presentation. However, there is really no substitute for practice. Note taking is a skill that requires time and practice.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
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This resource is a PowerPoint presentation that explains the Cornell Note Taking Format. This PowerPoint was intended for an introductory activity. I recommend demonstrating this concept for the students after the presentation. However, there is really no substitute for practice. Note taking is a skill that requires time and practice.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
Double Entry Notetaking Journal Template
Description:This is a template for taking textbook notes at the middle school level.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
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This is a template for taking textbook notes at the middle school level.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
Social Studies Highlighting Strategy
Description:This resource is a brief PowerPoint presentation on a strategy for notetaking, where students learn to highlight text.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
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This resource is a brief PowerPoint presentation on a strategy for notetaking, where students learn to highlight text.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
Notetaking and Listening Skills Packet
Description:This resource is a packet of resources, such as worksheets, for better listening.
This resource is part of the Audio Texts, Music and Podcasts collection.
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Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Listening & Speaking
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This resource is a packet of resources, such as worksheets, for better listening.
This resource is part of the Audio Texts, Music and Podcasts collection.
Study Skills Activity
Description:This resource is a brief PowerPoint presentation and activity to teach study skills.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
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Subject(s):- Education
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
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- Asset: Video/Presentation/Slides
This resource is a brief PowerPoint presentation and activity to teach study skills.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
Study Skills Handout
Description:This handout lists some helpful study skills for students.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
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This handout lists some helpful study skills for students.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
Movie Notetaking Sheet
Description:This resource is a notetaking sheet for movies using the KWL format.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
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Subject(s):- Arts
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This resource is a notetaking sheet for movies using the KWL format.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
Vocabulary Template Transparency
Description:This resource can be used as a transparency for studying vocabulary.
This resource is part of the Vocabulary Study collection.
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Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Vocabulary
- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
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This resource can be used as a transparency for studying vocabulary.
This resource is part of the Vocabulary Study collection.
Guided Notes Template
Description:This resource is a template for creating guided notes sheets.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
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This resource is a template for creating guided notes sheets.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
Social Studies Graphic Organizers and Writing Structures
Description:This resource is a link to a website with resources for social studies teachers.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
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This resource is a link to a website with resources for social studies teachers.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
Navigate to This External Web Link:
Graphic Organizer Template Site
Description:This resource is a link to a website with graphic organizers free for use in classrooms.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
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Subject(s):- Education
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
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This resource is a link to a website with graphic organizers free for use in classrooms.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
Navigate to This External Web Link:
3 Minute Pause Activity
Description:These questions can be used during a lecture on any subject to prompt a quick discussion or review.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
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Subject(s):- Education
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These questions can be used during a lecture on any subject to prompt a quick discussion or review.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
Social Studies Reading Log Explanation
Description:This is a PowerPoint explaining the Reading Log required for students in Mr. Harpine's class.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
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This is a PowerPoint explaining the Reading Log required for students in Mr. Harpine's class.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
Home Reading Log Template
Description:This is a pdf of a template for students to log their reading assignments. This log assumes a four day homework week (ie) no homework on Friday.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
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This is a pdf of a template for students to log their reading assignments. This log assumes a four day homework week (ie) no homework on Friday.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
Notebook Scoring Guide
Description:A scoring guide for classroom notebooks. To understand and use this document you may want to look at
1) The Cornell Notes Materials (ie) left and right sides of notes
2) The Movie Notetaking Sheet
3) Other resources in the notetaking collection
This resource is part of the Rubrics and Scoring Guides collection.
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- Language Arts > Writing
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A scoring guide for classroom notebooks. To understand and use this document you may want to look at 1) The Cornell Notes Materials (ie) left and right sides of notes 2) The Movie Notetaking Sheet 3) Other resources in the notetaking collection
This resource is part of the Rubrics and Scoring Guides collection.
Overhead Transparency Template for Notetaking
Description:This is a Word template for creating class notes on an overhead projector. It covers Main Idea and Supporting Details.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
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Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Reading Comprehension
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This is a Word template for creating class notes on an overhead projector. It covers Main Idea and Supporting Details.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
Overhead Transparency Template for Notetaking (pdf version)
Description:This resource is a pdf version of the transparency template for notetaking.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
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- Language Arts > Reading Comprehension
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This resource is a pdf version of the transparency template for notetaking.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
Four Square Writing Method Template
Description:This resource is a PowerPoint template which can be used to guide students through the use of the Four Square writing method.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.
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Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Writing
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This resource is a PowerPoint template which can be used to guide students through the use of the Four Square writing method.
This resource is part of the Note Taking Formats collection.

