In order to stay organized, each student MUST have two composition notebooks, in order to create an Interactive Notebook (IN). One side is a Writer's Notebook, the other side, a Reader's Notebook. Other benefits include using it as your portfolio for colleges; creating pocket folders to avoid having to carry many supplies; having a great resource in other classes; and it highlights your creativity! Create your own IN using the guidelines below for my class!
Writer's Notebook
Inside Panel: QR Code to Syllabus.
Page 1: Bio Page. Write your full name, big across the top. Then, tell me about yourself (i.e., dat of birth, favorite things, besties, parents, aspirations, social media tags, things you like to do, eat, or see; things you don't like, etc.)
Page 2: Label it Resources at the top, then list the following:
Class Website: www.englishfury.com
Mixed Ink: www.englishfury.com/mixedink
Remind: Write the Remind code for your class
Teacher's Email (students): [email protected]
Teacher's Email (parents): [email protected]
Page 5: Think Tank: Write the following title at the top of this page: Think Tank. Underneath it (like a sub-headline) write: Quotes, Reflections, Questions, etc.
Pages 9-11 (should be one page): Paste the following sheets on each page.
Page 12: Start writing here:
Last Page: Word Hoard
Back Panel: 3x3 Pre-writing Strategy
Pocket Pages (Watch this video) License plate, notes from me, index cards, etc.
Page 1: Bio Page. Write your full name, big across the top. Then, tell me about yourself (i.e., dat of birth, favorite things, besties, parents, aspirations, social media tags, things you like to do, eat, or see; things you don't like, etc.)
Page 2: Label it Resources at the top, then list the following:
Class Website: www.englishfury.com
Mixed Ink: www.englishfury.com/mixedink
Remind: Write the Remind code for your class
Teacher's Email (students): [email protected]
Teacher's Email (parents): [email protected]
Page 5: Think Tank: Write the following title at the top of this page: Think Tank. Underneath it (like a sub-headline) write: Quotes, Reflections, Questions, etc.
Pages 9-11 (should be one page): Paste the following sheets on each page.
- 5 Senses Rubric
- Chromebook Issues QR Code
- Revising and Editing Checklist
Page 12: Start writing here:
- Journaling
- Quick Writes
- Notes
- Essay Drafts
- Other
Last Page: Word Hoard
Back Panel: 3x3 Pre-writing Strategy
Pocket Pages (Watch this video) License plate, notes from me, index cards, etc.
Outside: Decorate the outside with drawings, stickers, crafts and flair. Make sure it's a creative reflection of you, but also make sure it's easy to identify as the Writing side! Only one requirement: make sure your LAST name and CLASS SUBJECT is highly visible on the cover.
Reader's Notebook
Inside Panel: Literary Terms
Page 1: Write all over the page, your favorite author(s), books, magazines, poem titles, songs, album covers, anything to do with literature!
Page 2: Annotation Guide and Annotation Marks Guide (this is a resource. you can write these in your notebook.)
Page 3: Literary Umbrella Sheet
Page 4: (should be one page): Paste the following sheets on each page.
Page 8: Start your work here:
Pocket Pages: (Watch this video) (for short stories; excerpts, etc., all reading-related)
Inside Panel: Literary Terms
Page 1: Write all over the page, your favorite author(s), books, magazines, poem titles, songs, album covers, anything to do with literature!
Page 2: Annotation Guide and Annotation Marks Guide (this is a resource. you can write these in your notebook.)
Page 3: Literary Umbrella Sheet
Page 4: (should be one page): Paste the following sheets on each page.
- Elements of Fiction
- Summary vs. Analysis
- Reader's Response
- Analysis Template
Page 8: Start your work here:
- Color Marking Text Evidence
- Dialectical Journal
- Discussion Logs
- Handouts, foldables, worksheets, etc.
Pocket Pages: (Watch this video) (for short stories; excerpts, etc., all reading-related)
Outside: Decorate the outside with drawings, stickers, crafts and flair. Make sure it's a creative reflection of you, but also make sure you can identify it as the Reading side! Only one requirement though, make sure your LAST name and CLASS SUBJECT is highly visible on the cover.
Non-negotiable Organization Tips:
1. Make sure that you date each page daily on the top left or right corner so I can easily identify who it belongs to:
2. Pages are front and back. Let's not waste paper. So, page 1, then the back of page 1 is page 2.
3. All attachments should be taped, stapled or glued inside the notebook.
4. Cut papers to make them fit. No pages hanging over.
(Unless otherwise noted, these notebooks are to be kept in class in the designated area in case of a Notebook Check. You will be graded on these specifics. See examples below.)
1. Make sure that you date each page daily on the top left or right corner so I can easily identify who it belongs to:
- Nickname
- Date
- Subject
- Assignment Title
2. Pages are front and back. Let's not waste paper. So, page 1, then the back of page 1 is page 2.
3. All attachments should be taped, stapled or glued inside the notebook.
4. Cut papers to make them fit. No pages hanging over.
(Unless otherwise noted, these notebooks are to be kept in class in the designated area in case of a Notebook Check. You will be graded on these specifics. See examples below.)
Interactive Notebook Check
Routinely, I will conduct a notebook check to ensure that you are engaging in our book studies and grasping a full understanding of what we are reading and how we are analyzing literature. I will check for all of the assignments, with fidelity, that have been assigned and the following:
- Organization
- Bell Ringers/Quick Writes
- Discussion Logs
- Daily writings
- Color Marking
- Dialectical Journals
- The proper heading in the top left or right hand corner of each page
