A Sketchnote will have:
● A title
● A mixture of text and images to
convey content
● Arrows to show connections
● People (when people are mentioned
in the learning)
How to Sketch Notes
Start by drawing the character name
or title of chapter in the center or at
the top of page
Focus on setting, characters,
events, and themes. Each time
one of these things changes, stop
and sketch what comes to mind.
Use simple pictures and words –
stick people, very few details,
basic images with labels or a
quick phrase to retell each part of
the story.
Elements of Sketch Notes & Tips
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Text - Recording the verbal is quick, direct, and clear and
is usually your primary sketchnoting tool.
Containers - Simply enclosing words inshapes brings
emphasis and structure to an otherwise wild page. Some of
the more common containers include (but are not limited
to): quote bubbles, boxes, circles and thought clouds.
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Connectors - Connect ideas and pieces of stories with arrows and lines.
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Icons - Don't forget to put the "sketch" in sketchnotes.
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Shading - Adding some simple shading can add dimensionality and contrast
to your notes.
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Color- can enhance notes
Elements of Sketch Notes & Tips
Inject your personality into the
pages. Do you draw disproportioned
people, have shaky lines, and quirky
handwriting?
Think improvisation, not perfection.
Sketchnoting isn't illustration--it's content
driven doodling. If you mess up a line, draw
over it again. If you misspell a word, scratch
it out. Just like improv, being in the moment is
more important than refined output.
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Directions
While listening to the chapter, sketch what comes to
mind.
Listen for themes, important events, etc
After every 2 chapters, you will turn infor
participation points.
Once the book is finished, you will use the sketch
notes to help you write an analysis of a chapter.
Include shapes, colors, fonts, images, icons,
connections, etc. If the notes are really good, you
might receive extra credit. Each note page is worth
5 points.