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Sue Clancy's avatar

Every day I write down a few quotes from something I read that stood out for me. I also write down 7 things I saw or noticed during the day. I also write down, in narrative form as you mention, the things memorable from that day. These are my ways of actively engaging with the material of my life. Thank you for your newsletter. I'm glad I'm not the only person who writes notes and marginalia...😊

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Trumball Stickney's avatar

Note-taking should be its own subject in schools. As your piece implies, taking notes is just another way of saying "critical thinking" and it is a skill that so many of us lack.

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