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Notetaking Verbs

June 22, 2010
By Georgia LWL S. (New York, NY)
Look at the definitions of the words in this "notetaking" list. Then, read the following scenarios and decide which one would call for a summary, which one would call for paraphrasing, and which one would call for a direct quotation.

A. Your little brother doesn't understand the instructions on his homework sheet and you have to help him.

B. You just heard a great line in a song and you want to write it down so you will remember it.

C. You just saw a great movie and want to tell your friend about it.
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Thursday July 1st 2010, 9:42 AM
Comment by: Valerie L.
As it is summer and I am thinking about how to make class even better next year, I appreciate the list. It will be part of the vocabulary I specifically teach (and have the students practice) before we embark on our I-Search study. Thank you

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