Research and Note Taking Skills
Year 6 English/Literacy Learning to research effectively and take notes using our own words Building resilience through careful information gathering
Learning Intention & Success Criteria
Learning Intention: We are learning to research effectively and take notes using our own words Success Criteria: • Recognise key information in a source • Demonstrate summarising by taking dot point notes • Compose a paragraph using synthesised research
Paraphrasing vs Copying
Paraphrasing means putting information into YOUR OWN words Copying means writing down the exact same words from a source Why paraphrase? • Shows you understand the information • Avoids plagiarism • Makes your writing unique and personal
I Do/We Do: Modelling Note Taking
Watch as I take notes from the bees article Notice how I: • Pick out the main ideas only • Use bullet points • Write in my own words • Include important numbers and statistics Now let's try together!
Key Questions for Effective Note Taking
What are the main ideas in this text or video? How can I summarise this information in my own words? Are my notes clear and organised? Am I avoiding copying full sentences? Which numbers help your reader understand your topic? How can you show these numbers in your notes clearly?
You Do: Note-Taking Pro Task
Research your chosen topic for your final report Use the note-taking template provided Focus on bullet points - no full sentences! Gather statistics about your topic Support: Simplified texts and guided templates Core: Independent research with dot points Extension: Use multiple sources and compare reliability