1.1.9 - Reflection: Reflection

Social Studies 8 Q1 / 1. Course Overview / 1.1. Getting Started in American History

Which option best describes your approach to taking notes as you read?
(1 point)
Responses

I do not take notes when I read.
I take notes, but I am unsure whether my notes include all the important information.
I take good notes that help me remember important information.

I take good notes that help me remember important information.

I pause to define unfamiliar words when I read. I know different ways to figure out the definition.

1.1.9 - Reflection: Reflection

Social Studies 8 Q1 / 1. Course Overview / 1.1. Getting Started in American History

Which option best describes your ability to unlock the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary words?
(1 point)
Responses

I do not know what to do when I read unfamiliar words. I get stuck.
I know what to do when I read unfamiliar words. I don’t always take the time to do it.
I pause to define unfamiliar words when I read. I know different ways to figure out the definition.

1.1.9 - Reflection: Reflection

Social Studies 8 Q1 / 1. Course Overview / 1.1. Getting Started in American History
Which option best describes your ability to stay organized?
(1 point)
Responses

I am not organized. I need more help keeping track of my assignments.
I am usually organized. I will continue to monitor my pacing and assignments.
I am always organized. I complete assignments on time or ahead of schedule.

What should be your first task when you begin a new lesson?

(1 point)
Responses

Read the selection in the online textbook.
Read the selection in the online textbook.

Start to fill out the Vocabulary Knowledge Rating Chart.
Start to fill out the Vocabulary Knowledge Rating Chart.

Take the lesson assessment.
Take the lesson assessment.

Copy the Comprehension questions into the Lesson Note-Taking Organizer.

To determine which option best describes your approach to taking notes as you read, you need to reflect on your own behavior and habits when it comes to note-taking. Here are some steps to help you get the answer:

1. Think about your reading habits: Consider how you typically approach reading and whether you tend to take notes or not. Do you find it helpful to take notes while reading, or do you prefer to rely solely on reading comprehension?

2. Evaluate the quality of your notes: If you do take notes, assess their effectiveness. Do they include all the important information you need to remember? Or do you find yourself unsure if you've captured all the crucial details?

3. Consider your memory retention: Reflect on how well your notes help you remember important information. Are your notes comprehensive enough that they serve as memory aids? Do you find yourself relying on your notes to recall key points from your reading?

4. Compare your reflections to the given options: Review the three options provided - "I do not take notes when I read," "I take notes, but I am unsure whether my notes include all the important information," and "I take good notes that help me remember important information." Compare your reflections to these options and determine which one aligns best with your note-taking approach.

By following these steps and reflecting on your own habits, you can determine which option best describes your approach to taking notes as you read in the context of the given question.

I am usually organized. I will continue to monitor my pacing and assignments.