Writing Worksheet · Grades 4–6
Taking Notes Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 4-6 on taking notes. Students tell good short notes from full sentences, then turn sentences into key-word notes of their own. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Writing
Grades
Grades 4–6
Skill Focus
Taking Notes, research and information writing
Lesson Length
20 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Taking notes means writing down only the most important information in short form – key words, not full sentences. Good notes capture the main idea and a few details, which makes them quick to write and easy to study. This worksheet helps students practice the difference between a useful note and a full sentence.
Section A on page 1 gives eight lines – some are short key-word notes and some are full sentences – and asks students to write good note or too long. The reference box teaches the skill with a Sahara example that is not reused in any item.
Section B on page 2 asks why we use key words, has students turn two sentences into short notes, and asks what good notes should capture. Page 3 is a complete answer key with sample answers. The skill supports research, paraphrasing, and outlining.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box aloud and turn the Sahara sentence into a note together.
Complete Section A independently – have students cross out the small, extra words.
Discuss why short notes are easier to study than full sentences.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Writing a Paraphrase Worksheet or the Summary Writing Worksheet.
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Taking Notes Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 4-6 on taking notes. Students tell good short notes from full sentences, then turn sentences into key-word notes of their own. A complete answer key is included.
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