Focus Note-Taking
What is the main purpose of Cornell Notes?
To organize and summarize information for easier review.
What is the first section that should appear at the top of a resume?
What is contact information?
What is the primary purpose of using a planner?
To track assignments, deadlines, and events.
What is the purpose of a binder check in AVID?
To ensure organization and preparedness.
This Costa’s level focuses on recalling basic facts.
What is Level 1?
This section of Cornell Notes is used to summarize key points at the end.
What is the summary section?
This section highlights clubs, sports, and leadership roles.
What are extracurricular activities?
When is the best time to review your planner?
What is at the end of the day or before bed?
Name two sections that every AVID binder should include.
What are notes and assignments?
This level requires analyzing or explaining.
What is Level 2?
When taking notes, these two tools can help emphasize important information.
What are highlighters and underlining?
What is the purpose of a professional objective statement?
To describe your career goal or purpose for submitting the resume.
How can color-coding your planner help?
What is making tasks and priorities easier to identify?
What tool can you use to keep papers secure in your binder?
What are dividers or sheet protectors?
This is an example of a Level 1 question.
What is, “What year did World War II end?”
This type of note-taking strategy is best for breaking down main ideas and supporting details.
What is outlining?
Name two common formatting tips for resumes.
What are using consistent fonts and keeping it to one page?
What should you do if you miss a deadline listed in your planner?
What is reschedule the task and prioritize it?
Why is it important to clean out your binder regularly?
To avoid clutter and ensure only current materials are included.
This is an example of a Level 3 question.
How would history have changed if World War II had ended earlier?
Explain why reviewing and revising your notes regularly is important.
To reinforce understanding and identify gaps in knowledge.
What is one mistake you should avoid when writing a resume?
What is including irrelevant information or having typos?
Why is it important to include non-school commitments in your planner?
To manage your time effectively and avoid overbooking.
How does keeping an organized binder help with time management?
It makes it easier to find materials quickly and stay on top of tasks.
Write a Costa’s Level 3 question about resume building.
What is, “How could the skills on a high school resume impact future career opportunities?