This is a Self-Paced class that will be available in its entirety upon purchase and remain accessible for single-family use (including multiple learners within a single household) indefinitely. 

I am a fully independent educator running my classes (hosted on Teachable) through my own website. 

This class is part of my Middle School Writing Foundations series, which is a great introduction to academic writing for middle schoolers who haven't had much experience with formal writing assignments up to this point. 

Note-taking is one of the most important and critical skills writers can develop. A strong note-taking system makes every step of future writing easier throughout a writer's life. 

No one else can tell you how to take notes. You have to figure out what system works for you, and it might not look like anyone else's!

When you have a system that works, it provides many benefits:

• Stronger reading comprehension
• Higher information recall
• Attention to detail
• Identification of key quotes and stats

Over 8 weeks (suggested schedule), learners will learn about and practice the following note-taking methods: 

• Cornell Notes
• Sketchnotes
• Guided Notes
• Annotation

They'll put these into use on a range of texts:

• Informative Article
• Informative Video
• Narrative Fiction
• Visual Advertisement

Finally, learners will use their notes to craft a summary of a text of their choice.

Schedule/Time Commitment: Learners can expect to spend 2-3 hours a week working on class materials including reading articles, practicing note-taking styles, and completing writing activities. 

(Pricing Note: This class is offered on a Sliding Fee Scale. The listed price is the market rate, but other options are available.)

Also available in this series:

• Middle School Writing Foundations 2: Narratives