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Selective Highlighting/Underlining is used to help students organize what they have read by selecting what is important. This strategy teaches students to highlight/underline ONLY the keywords, phrases, vocabulary, and ideas that are central to understanding the reading. http://www.adlit.org/strategies/23332/
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Note-taking is an incredibly powerful tool for learning.
Notes extend your memories. I’ve explained before how writing can be seen as an external enhancement of your brain, allowing you to think more complicated thoughts and solve harder problems. Notes you keep, therefore, act to expand your memory.
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A list shows items. A timeline shows sequence.
Use Timetoast to make dates, milestones, and turning points easier to understand in a clear visual format. Timetoast is a timeline maker for work, school, research, and stories.