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Smith, Patricia L.; Tompkins, Gail E. – Journal of Reading, 1988
Describes a technique using expository text structures and graphic organizers as the basis for taking notes from content area texts. This technique can be transferred to notetaking during lectures. (RS)
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Cues, Graphic Organizers, Notetaking

Welker, William A. – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 1996
Describes an effective technique that teaches middle school students three patterns of organization extensively used by textbook authors and lecturing teachers: chronological order, cause and effect, and compare and contrast. (SR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Junior High Schools, Language Arts, Learning Strategies