Notetaking is an important first step in understanding, recalling and using information to use in your assignment or essay.
Try the THIEVES method for thinking critically while taking notes from a chapter.
Title
Headings
Introduction
Every first sentence in a paragraph
Visuals and vocabulary
End of Chapter questions
Summary
For more details read this article by Lindsey Ellefson
How to write good essays
From the Cult of Pedagogy comes a practical way to teach students how to annotate a text and for the gradual release of responsibility. Google Doc templates included.
Through this video learn about character development, setting the tone and mood, developing the plot and tension.
