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Two-Column Notes help you organize main ideas and details from subject area reading assignments.

Divide your paper into two columns. Record main ideas in the left column, and details in the right column.

Main points can be in the form of questions or key words.

EXAMPLE: Using "Oceans Zones"

 MAIN IDEAS

 DETAIL NOTES

What are the 3 zones?

 

 

Changes

 

 

 

Sunlight zone, top layer

 

 

1. Sunlight

2. Twilight

3. Midnight

1. Visibility

2. Temperature

3. Pressure

Surface down 300 feet

65º F surface to 56 F at 300 feet

90% of all known sea creatures

supports plant life

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