Taking Notes Like a Pro

Good note-taking helps you remember what you read and hear. Summarizing allows you to condense information and focus on what’s important.

How to Take Great Notes

• Write down main ideas and key details.
• Use bullet points, diagrams, or charts.
• Highlight new vocabulary.

Summarizing

• Restate information in your own words.
• Keep it brief but clear.
• Include only the most important points.

Real-World Application

Note-taking and summarizing are useful for studying, doing research, and even planning events.

Try This

Read a short article and write a one-paragraph summary.