NoteTaking+(It+Is+Elementary)

=Note-Taking: It’s Elementary!=

As our students enter their school libraries each day Uniondale librarians take advantage of that time to review previously taught information, and to introduce new and essential skills to make our Uniondale students flourishing lifelong learners. This is done with the help of exciting literature, innovative technology, and intriguing lessons.

One of the skills that all elementary librarians will be introducing this 2006-2007 school year will be note-taking. Note-taking is an essential skill that all students should learn early. Early introduction will give our students the opportunity to master this skill and be successful with their classes, state testing, and other life situations.

Some topics that will be taught with interesting hands-on lessons in the library include guidelines to note taking, listening skills, summarizing and paraphrasing, organization and note-taking organizers, using abbreviations, and avoiding copying/plagiarism. Adept note-takers will be able to transform their notes into tools for learning and communicating.

--Dolores Saliba