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This AVID strategy of layering focused notes is the perfect instructional routine to display for any class in any subject area! Layering is a strategy that clarifies the second and third phases of the focused note-taking process by asking students to revisit their notes multiple times, thinking critically with a different purpose in mind.

Why layering?

Each layer added to the notes is completed in a different color, so a student’s interactions are visible to the instructor and to the student. This not only allows the instructor to assess the quality of the student’s thinking and interaction with the content, but it also solidifies learning about the process and the content itself. Additionally, the use of color enhances retention for visual learners.

Instructional Goals

Students will:

• Add layers of thinking to their notes to process and connect their thinking.

• Use colors to show their repeated interactions with their notes.

Materials needed

If taking notes on paper, students will need a variety of colored pens, colored pencils, highlighters, and markers to use for the note-taking layers.

Directions

• Provide time for students to complete each layer by adding to their notes with a different color.
• Work on one layer at a time. Consider whether developing learners need more structure or fewer components to add during each layering session, compared with more experienced note-takers.
• Have students keep a key to indicate what color is used for each layer (they can make their own key or use the example.)

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Download this completely formatted and ready to use TRIVIA TEMPLATE on Google Slides to play TRIVIA with your students! This template can be used for any grade and any subject. It is completely customizable down to the font and comes with scorecards. Everything is linked for you so all you have to do is input questions and answers and you have a 20 question trivia game for your students!

Watch my preview to see how easy it is to create a question and answer as well as how the slides transition!

INCLUDES

• TRIVIA TEMPLATE on Google Slides
• 5 different categories
• 4 questions in each category
• 2 types of scorecards (pre-filled teams and blank)

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