This resource contains two PowerPoint presentations, each with its own teacher script, note--taking lesson, and rubric. The activities are designed to assist your students in achieving the following goals. 1. Students will understand and practice two styles of note-taking skills, academic and casual.2. Students will develop an understanding of the ancient tradition of sheep herding.3. Students will develop knowledge about the southeast European country of Romania, home of Bram Stoker's "Cou