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Note-taking Graphic Organizer

In English Language Arts and Reading ... Inquiry and Research

PDF, Google Slides | 1 page|Grades: 3 - 6

A graphic organizer for students to use when taking notes.

Use this teaching resource when students are required to take notes from a particular source of information e.g. a nonfiction book, a website, a podcast, or a video clip.

Students can record the main idea, key vocabulary, and important information in the table. There is also space to summarize the text and list the source of the information.

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Common Core

Common Core Curriculum alignment

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.8
Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
In Grade 3 English Language Arts Standards Writing Research to Build and Present Knowledge
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.8
Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.
In Grade 4 English Language Arts Standards Writing Research to Build and Present Knowledge
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.8
Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.
In Grade 5 English Language Arts Standards Writing Research to Build and Present Knowledge
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.8
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources...
In Grade 6 English Language Arts Standards Writing Research to Build and Present Knowledge

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Addition by Natalie Jun 20th, 2020

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