Summarizing+and+Note+Taking

Summarizing and Note Taking Summarizing is restating the jest of text or an experience in as few words as possible in a new, yet concise form. Summarizing and note taking requires the ability to synthesize information. Students must be able to analyze information and organize it in a way that captures the main ideas and supporting details and state it in their own words. Students can summarize information in different ways, such as: Student's ability to understand specific content for learning is enhanced as they practice these strategies. Check out this website for more information and suggestions for classroom use: []
 * deleting information that isn't important to the overall meaning of the text,
 * substituting some information, and keeping some information.

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