Divide the paper into three sections. Draw a dark vertical line about 2.5 inches from the left side of the paper. READ and Organize your Notes. Directions: For each paragraph in the chapter 1) Convert each Bold Heading (paragraph title) into a FOCUS question. PLACE QUESTIONS ON THE LEFT. 2) Read and summarize each paragraph with a list of 5-8 main points (or 1 point per 2 sentences) in your own words,Paraphrase. write these POINTS in COMPLETE SENTENCES ON the RIGHT column. 3) Define all vocabulary words, copy and box any formulas 4) Place a star next to the point that answers THE QUESTION FROM step #1 5) Copy ALL THE VOCABULARY WORDS FROM step #3 into your Science Notebook. Review and clarify. Review your notes, then FOCUS ON main ideas, key TERM, dates, and SCIENTIST. Summarize. Finally, write a summary that includes all the the main ideas from your notes.