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Friday, October 21, 2016

THE BEST WAY TO SET UP INTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOKS


I've used writing notebooks for several years and have made changes along the way to find the best possible way to use them. This post will show how to set up your notebook!  There is a video link at the bottom too!

the best way to set up interactive writing notebooks



(You will find some Amazon affiliate links on this page. The small commission I make goes back into my blog so I can provide teachers with ideas and activities for their classrooms!)


A. Decorate the Outside Cover


Use a composition notebook, create a personalized outside cover, and seal it with packaging tape.  This is a great homework assignment!

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personalize the cover of notebook  personalize the cover of the notebook


B.  Create a Table of Contents and Page Numbers

Start a table of contents on the first page.  Save the first 4 pages for Table of Contents.  As students add their notes, they number their pages and keep track on the Table of Contents page!  We used colorful dot labels for page numbers.

record the lesson and page for the table of contents

example of interactive writing notebook pages


Colorful dots:  Any 3/4 inch dot labels will work, but the ones below are my FAVORITE because they offer 10 different colors. 

    


lists skills and pages for table of contents  

C. Tabs and Cover Sheets

To make tabs for notebooks, there are 3 options.  Post Its, Redi-Tags or TABS from my store.  (Please don't purchase tabs from my store if you have already purchased an Interactive Writing Notebook.  They have been added to that resource and you can download it from your purchases!)

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3.  tabs for ideas, paragraph writing, narrative writing, opinion writing, informative writing with  

Create tabs (and covers)

Ideas- 3 pages using front and back.

Paragraph Writing-  5 pages using front and back.

Writing Process- 1 page using front and back.

Narrative Writing- 14 pages using front and back.

Opinion Writing- 8 pages using front and back.

Informative Writing- 11 pages using front and back.

Rough Drafts-  the rest of the notebook

Take notes in all sections except rough drafts.  Use this section to create stories, revise and edit. Then write final drafts on a separate (final copy) paper and place them in writing porfolios.
  
create a cover sheet for ideas in writingcreate a cover sheet and tab for paragraph writing in notebook

The least expensive way:
I know all about teaching on a budget.  Make Tabs with Post Its- This is the least expensive way. Collect as many colors of Post-It notes as needed for the amount of tabs you want to create and cut them in strips. Fold it over once. Then tape each color strip in the notebook.  Use clear packaging tape and place it on both sides of the tab and both sides of the page so it looks like it is a laminated piece.

easy way to create tabs for interactive notebooks

Redi Tags are easier but more expensive than Post Its.


D.  3-Prong Pocket Folders-  2 per student




1.  Student Resource Folder:  Place FREE spelling dictionary and any resources neccessary for students to use during writing workshop.   Place the resource pages in the fasteners and the spelling dictionary in one of the pockets in the folder.

give students resources for writing workshop


If you need a Resource Guide, click below.  

student resources for writing workshop

Free Spelling Dictionary!

for writing workshop


2.  Writing Portfolios:  Use the second folder for final copies.
Collect everything that they have published throughout the year! Poems, stories, writing across the curriculum, bulletin board pieces, etc. Place them in a folder with brass fasteners. At the end of the year, they get to keep their final product! It is a great end-of-year gift! Another idea is to set them out on table during parent/teacher conferences so parents have something to look at while they are waiting.

folder filled with final copy or published copies of student work


Here is a video to show you how to set up your notebooks!  Click on pic below!

a video link to how to set up interactive notebooks




I hope these ideas helped you organize student notebooks!  If you are looking for a step-by-step writing approach TO MOTIVATE STUDENTS AND BOOST TEST SCORES that includes anchor charts, forms, tracking, model samples, printables, rubrics, slides, posters, etc. etc. Check out the all inclusive writing bundle:

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