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4-Square Notes

Four Square Informational Reading Analysis, a Note-Taking method


Here is an example of how Four Square Informational Reading Analysis notes should be laid out (below is a Microsoft Word template for taking notes on the computer and a PDF file to print out to take written notes):

4-Square Notes

Here's a short video explaining 4-Square Notes:


You may either receive a worksheet in class, or you can simply divide notebook paper into four squares as shown. You can use the templates below as well. The PDF file is great for writing and the Microsoft Word version is great for filliing out on the computer and submitting by email.