How to write great PQs SOME HELPFUL HINTS

How to write great PQ’s SOME HELPFUL HINTS ON HOW TO WRITE BETTER PQ RESPONSES AND MASTER THE MATERIAL THROUGH CAREFUL READING.

Some suggestions for writing PQ’s �Don’t tell me “what” I want to know “why” �Analyze the question…don’t just answer it, take it apart. Always ask yourself “Why is this important? ” �Make sure your answers are complete. �Don’t over generalize. Avoid words like all, perfect, best, completely, total, everyone, etc.

The Cornell System of Note Taking THE BEST WAY TO TAKE NOTES FROM THE BOOK AND IN CLASS

It’s as simple as this… � Grab a sheet of paper and your text book. � Divide the sheet of paper into a grid like this: In Box 1 you will write down a sub section heading or question In Box 2 you will answer the question or explain the idea in detail (3 to 4 points) In Box 3 you will summarize the Section in 3 to 4 sentences. Chapter Section Question/Main Idea/Section Heading Answer/notes/details 1 2 3 Summary

Here is a sample Notice how the note page is broken up into three parts: • 1. The left column is the made idea or question • 2. The Right column explains the maid idea or answers the question • 3. The bottom section is a written summary of the chapter section

Here is a sample from Chapter 7 Turn to the first page of chapter 7. 1. Write in the chapter 2. Write in the section heading 3. Write in the first sub-section heading 4. Read the sub-section 5. Write in the supporting details of the sub-section in the right column 6. Any key term, person, place, or idea you encounter in your reading, underline it in your notes 7. After you have completed the section, summarize it in 3 to 4 sentences in the bottom box. Chapter 7: Jeffersonian Era The Rise of Cultural Nationalism Question/Main Idea/Section Heading Answer/notes/details Patterns of Education • Jefferson calls for a “national crusade against ignorance”