Cornell Note Summary Template printable pdf download

Step 6: Cornell Note Summary Template

Steps for Writing a Complete Summary

Step 1:

Read the essential question/ standard/ objective at the top of the Cornell notes.

Step 2:

Respond/ to the essential question/ standard/ objective in one sentence—this is the introductory sentence to the

summary. Use your own words in writing your summary.

Step 3:

Review the first chunk of notes on the right side.

Step 4:

Reread the first question written for the 1

chunk.

Step 5:

Write a one-sentence response to this question incorporating content-based vocabulary.

Step 6:

Repeat this process until all your questions are incorporated in the summary—accounting for all the main ideas in

your notes.

Step 7:

Reread your summary for clarity and accuracy, adding transitions, when possible.

Step 8:

Review your summary to study for tests/quizzes, writing essays, completing the “Cornell Note Reflection Log,” etc.

Summary Paragraph Template:

Essential question/ standard/ objective introductory sentence:

____________________________________________________________________________________________

Response to the question for the 1

chunk of notes:

____________________________________________________________________________________________

Response to the question for the 2

chunk of notes:

____________________________________________________________________________________________

Response to questions for all additional chunks of notes:

____________________________________________________________________________________________

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Cornell Note Summary Template