<aside> 💡 Learning Objective: I can understand short texts of information, identify important information and write concise notes the use of informal notes and abbreviations.

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Step 1 - What are messages?

Step 2 - Useful tips for approaching messages

• Listen first, then write. When you write, you can't listen. (Does this work for you?)
• Clearly note who, what, where, when and what time for appointments.
• Think about how you can shorten your notes, so you are only writing down the important information.
• Only use common abbreviations that you will understand later.

Step 3 - Complete class exercises

Are you able to read this?

What are the most important bits of information in this message?