Activity Overview
Note-taking and active reading templates are used by students to take notes while they are reading a text, and provide spaces for them to organize information. It's also helpful so that students come prepared to class discussions. For this activity, students will use the provided template to take notes on The Last Cherry Blossom as they read. Student instructions are completely customizable, and teachers can provide as much or as little guidance as they like.
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Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Take notes while reading The Last Cherry Blossom.
Student Instructions:
- Click “Start Assignment”.
- As you read, jot down notes about key events.
- Use bullet points, no need to write in complete sentences!
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 7 Points | Emerging 4 Points | Beginning 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | The writing is clear and uses complete sentences. The worksheet is complete and correct. | The writing is somewhat clear and uses some complete sentences. The worksheet is complete with some incorrect responses. | The worksheet is incomplete or mostly incorrect. |
| Evidence of Effort | Work is well written and carefully thought out. | Work shows some evidence of effort. | Work shows little evidence of any effort. |
| Conventions | Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are mostly correct. | Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are somewhat correct. | Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are mostly incorrect. |
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