This lesson walks you through teaching Cornell notes to your students. The lesson includes samples for you to share with students and/or consult before teaching. The lesson is meant to be used with a non-fiction article or textbook lesson (social studies or science for example). The lesson also includes step by step examples of Cornell notes written based on an article about volcanoes.
The lesson also includes a printable checklist for students that may also be used for grading.
These are four printables of the different modes of writing (Narrative, Persuasive, Expository). This PDF file includes four different pictures:
-Title: Modes of Writing
-Narrative writing (brief explanation)
-Persuasive writing (brief explanation)
-Expository (brief explanation)
These can be used to hang on bulletin boards or your classroom wall. I like to use them for both. I hang all four up on the wall to remind students what each mode of writing is, and use them on the bulletin board where
2nd - 12th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing-Expository
The Student Responsibility Plan allows students to take ownership of their actions and devise a plan to improve behavior. There are four forms per sheet. I highly encourage printing these on colored paper. I usually have a stack printed and cut in one of my classroom trays. I warn students once of their behavior. If they continue, students know that they will be told to complete a Student Responsibility Plan. In addition, the form includes a section for both students and parents to sign. This ke