The layout of the notebook is as follows:
1. The syllabus and any information passed out to students will go in front of the first tab. This information can include anything from rubrics, additional course information, policies, etc.
2. Blank paper may be placed in front of the first tab. Students should carry extra blank paper to do assignments on.
3. TAB 1 will be titled: "Opening". Students will place all opening activities behind this tab. Students will be given a question at the start of each lesson. Students may write more than one opening on a sheet of paper, but they MUST be clearly marked with the DATE and the TITLE of the opening activity/assignment/question.
4. TAB 2 will be titled: "Notes". Students will place all notes, whether they be printed from the homepage or written, behind this tab. Students are encouraged to write and/or rewrite notes in the Cornell Notes format to assist in note taking skill development and studying purposes.
5. TAB 3 will be titled: "Assignments". Students will place all daily assignments behind this tab. Any worksheets passed out will be 3-hole punched and placed in this section as well. Students need to keep all assignments in chronological order (the order in which they were assigned). The teacher will check assignments from the notebook and it is imperative that students NOT lose their work. Work not found while the teacher is grading/reviewing the notebook will be inputted as a zero.
6. TAB 4 will be titled: "Reflection". Students will place all reflection activities behind this tab. Students will be given a reflection question(s) at the end of each lesson. Students may write more than one reflection on a sheet of paper, but they MUST be clearly marked with the DATE and TITLE of the reflection activity/assignment/question(s).
7. TAB 5 will be titled: "Focus Lessons". Students will place all focus lessons behind this tab. Instruction will be given to the student as to what constitutes a "Focus Lesson." Focus Lessons may vary depending upon the needs of each individual class, be sure to have the focus lesson that is specific for your class!
