Interactive Notebook Guidelines
The purpose of the interactive notebook is to:
q Organize notes, class work, and homework into a working portfolio.
q Involve students in “making sense” of their notes visually.
q Develop student nonfiction reading and note-taking skills.
q Teach students “approaches to learning” that will prepare them for success in school!
Materials Needed:
q Spiral Notebook (Green)
q Pens in blue or black ink
q Colored Pencils
q Highlighters (3 colors)
q Glue stick
Notebook Organization
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LEFT IS FOR LEARNING Teacher Provides Information |
RIGHT IS FOR REFLECTION Students Process Information |
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The left side belongs to Mr. Blanchette for: q Notes q Handouts q Book Assignments
You will not write on the back of your pages, as these become the “right side”. |
The right side belongs to you!
These assignments will teach you to take effective notes
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Demonstrate mastery of the content in a new and meaningful way. |
“Tips for Success”
q Bring your notebook to class every day!
q Label and date everything in your notebook.
q Make sure assignments are completed on the correct page – I will not search for your assignment.
q Use color - the notebook is a visual study tool! Color should be meaningful, helping to organize and illustrate your notes.
q Use colored highlighters on assignment titles key ideas and new vocabulary.
q Use glue sparingly – it becomes difficult to write on the backside when you use too much glue!
q If you run out of room on a page, go to the next right hand page.