How to do Cornell Notes in Social Studies

Cornell Notes	Title		Objective:
			Date:
Essential Question:
Interactive Side		Note Side:
What are some low, mid,		Notes should be in student-friendly language. This means that abbreviations
& high level questions		and text-language are okay. This should also be in the student’s own words.
the teacher might ask		Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure is not necessary
me?		here.
Reactions:
How does the
information you wrote
down make you feel?
Connections:
How does the
information on the right
relate to what you have
already learned?
Significance:
Why is the information
on the right important?
Main Ideas/Subtitles:
Can the notes be sub-
divided?
Drawing:
How can I represent a concept?
Summary:
The summary answers the essential question. Summaries should be at least one paragraph that displays your
understanding of the day’s objective. This should also consist of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and
sentence structure.