There are four parts to the whole article, spread over at least three units.
For the first part, in BHP Threshold 6, I have the students use a Cornell notes sheet but with a twist. Instead of using an Essential Question for the whole article, I ask a question for intentional notetaking. I tell students they are only allowed to take notes on the part of the article that would help answer the question.
Then, instead of an article summary at the end, I have the students use their notes to write a short paragraph to answer the question. My take on it is not that far out of the Cornell ordinary, but I feel like it helps students make better decisions about what to take notes on.
Here is a student work sample.
Do you use the full 4-part article series? Do you use any of it? In what ways?
