STAR Note Taking

What does the "S" in STAR stand for in the STAR note taking strategy?

• Study

• Set up your paper

• Summarize

• Share with a friend

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

Why is it important to add your heading and essential questions while setting up your paper for note taking?

• To make your paper look neat

• To impress your teacher

• To help you remember what to write

• To have more empty space for notes

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following is NOT a way to set up your paper for note taking according to the STAR strategy?

• 2-column notes

• 4-column notes

• Doodle notes

• Cornell Notes

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

What type of information goes in the left column of your notes according to the STAR strategy?

• Questions

• Main ideas or topics

• Drawings

• Details and explanations

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

How can you improve your notes when working with a partner according to the STAR note taking strategy?

• Make your notes longer

• Use the same color for adding new information

• Add more drawings and doodles

• Add missed details or questions using a different color

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

What's the purpose of using highlighters in the STAR note taking strategy?

• to make your notes look colorful

• to make your notes more artistic

• to emphasize important points in your notes

• to cover up mistakes in your notes

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

How are Cornell notes different from doodle notes when using the STAR strategy?

• Cornell notes use only words, while doodle notes use only drawings.

• Cornell notes separate main ideas and details, while doodle notes mix them together.

• Cornell notes have no columns, while doodle notes have three columns.

• Cornell notes are used for art class, while doodle notes are used for history class.

Imagine you are attending a history lecture about famous inventors. Explain how you would use the STAR strategy to take effective notes during the lecture. What's the first thing you would do using the STAR strategy in this history lecture?

• Review your notes

• Take notes

• Set up your paper

• Add questions to your notes

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

How does reviewing notes with a study buddy help you learn better? Choose the best answer.

• They can give you all the answers for the test.

• They can make your notes look neater.

• They might explain things you didn't understand and help you remember better.

• They can do the reviewing for you so you have more free time.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1