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Interactive Notebook Training
Benefits of Interactive Notebook
• Provide a window into students’ thinking, their level of conceptual understanding, vocabulary, and language skills.
• Support inquiry-based learning and genuine reflection.
• Create a sense of ownership and pride.
• Enhance literacy skills, especially expository writing.
• Support differentiated learning.
• Guide teacher instruction.
• Foster teacher collaboration.
Interactive Notebook LayoutLeft side- Personal Space
(Output)This is where students personally connect with the information on
the attached right side page.
• Do -Nows• brainstorming• reflection• any activity students
complete individually• any questions, comments,
or observations students may have during an activity
• Reading Log
Right side- Shared Space (Input)
This is where students put incoming information: notes,
data, and so on.
• class/lecture notes• readings• video/ presentation notes• any activity completed as
a class
Setting Up Interactive Notebook------- -------------
English Period: ___
Name (First and Last)Christine O’Donovan Middle Academy
Home of the Dragons
** Please feel free to decorate this page!
Table of Contents
Date Title Page #
08/10/12 Interactive Notebook Training 1
2Reading Log8/10/12
Left Side Personal Right SideShared
Do Now
Brainstorming
Reflection
Any activity students complete individually
Any questions, comments or observations
Reading Log
Class notes
Readings
Video/presentation notes
Whole class activities
Handout
Book Title:Pages Read:Date:Activity
Reading Log
Helpful Websites
Address (URL) Topic
www.odonovanacademy.org School Website
username: odonovanstudentInternet password
password: dragon
Glossary
(1) Vocabulary:Definition:Picture:
Synonym/Antonym:
Setting Up Interactive Notebook• Name labels
• Title Page
• Table of Contents
• ‘Class Contacts’ page
• ‘Helpful Websites’ page
• Glossary
Interactive Notebook TrainingReading Log
Book Title:Pages Read:Date:Activity:
1R1L
8/9/12
Interactive Notebook Training
8/9/12Observe,Question,Comment
All notebook entries include:
Date in the top right-hand corner.
Underlined title in the center of top margin.
Page number in the center of bottom margin.
Activity notes or reflection in the body of the page. [Left page includes a section for Observations/Questions/Comments in margin].
All lesson handouts securely taped.
If more space is needed, continue the activity on the next right or left page. Label that page 1R Continued or 1L Continued.
Notebook Etiquette
Some Examples…
Explore: Weathering[Holt, pg. 298-303]
1/20/11
Explore: Reflection
1/20/11
27R27L
Warm-Up: How do potholes form in paved roads?
Vocabulary: Sediment: Solid fragments (ex. Particles of sand or clay) that come from the weathering of rock.
Brainstorm: In what ways can humans cause weathering?
[Tape ‘Reflect & Connect’ here].
Mechanical Weathering
Chemical Weathering
Key Concept: Rock is broken down into smaller pieces by mechanical and chemical weathering.
Observe,Question,Comment
Explore: I Sink, Therefore I Am3/5/11
Explore: Reflection3/5/11
54R54L
Investigation # 1:
Sketch set-up:
Prediction: I predict that when the ice cube is placed into the water, the water coming off the ice cube will_______.
My reason is _________________.
Observation(s): (Use ‘more dense’ and ‘less dense’ to describe).
Warm-Up: Use the diagram below to depict what will happen as the water in the kettle heats.
Observe,Question,Comment
54R Continued54L Continued
Investigation #2:
Sketch set-up:
Prediction: I predict that when the ice cube is anchored near the bottom, the water coming off the ice cube will_______.
My reason is _________________.
Observation(s): (Use ‘more dense’ and ‘less dense’ to describe).
Reflect & Connect:
For questions 1-2, circle the correct word in parentheses to summarize your findings.
1. In Investigation 1, the cold meltwater from the cube (rose/sunk), so the cold meltwater was (more/less) dense than the water around it.
2. In Investigation 2, the cold meltwater from the cube (rose/sunk), so the cold meltwater was (more/less) dense than the water around it?
Observe,Question,Comment
Helpful Hints• Left (reflective) page variations
• Table of Contents and Glossary variations
• Teaching Bloom’s Taxonomy
• Notebook Contract
• Notebook Checkpoints
• Notebook maintenance (including organization and notebook safety ... To take home or not?)
• Ideas for ‘Observe, Question, Comment’ section (including 3-2-1 strategy)
Interactive Notebook Training
1R1L
8/15/11
Interactive Notebook Training
8/15/11Observe,Question,Comment
[Tape ‘Training Handouts’ here].
Reflection:
3-2-1:
3 things I learned are:
2 things I wonder are:
1 symbol/word I’d use to symbolize today’s experience:
Student Training Slides
Directed Learning Composition Books Out.
Quietly retrieve your composition book for this class.
Place your signed syllabus H.W. out on your desk.
If you have it, place your independent reading book and other materials required for this class.
First …(on the front cover)
Write your full name (first and last)
Write your subject/ period
Write teacher’s name/ room number
NAME (FIRST LAST)
History/ PERIOD
Ms. Fiorante/ ROOM # 209
Next, add your title page
SUBJECT
Name (First and Last)Period
*Feel free to decorate this page
Next, add in the Table of Contents
Table of ContentsDate Assignment Page
#
Skip a few blank pages (~6) for your table of
contents
How to set up your notebook …
1L 1R
Label the left side “1L” and the right side “1R” in the center of bottom
margin
How to set up your notebook …
1L 1R
Date:
Make sure you put the date on each new page
Date:
How to set up your notebook …
1L 1R
Title
Make sure you title your page and underline it in the center
top margin
Date:Title
Date:
All notebook entries must include:
Date in the top right-hand corner.
Underlined title in the center of top margin.
Page number in the center of bottom margin.
‘Observe, Question, Comment’ section on left-page margin.
Activity notes or reflection in the body of the page.
If you run out of space, continue the activity on the next right or left page. Label that page 1R Continued or 1L Continued.
Notebook Training 8/6/12
1R
Notebook Training Reflection
8/6/12
1L
Observe,Question,Comment
Science notebook pages are used:
•Right = Shared Space, includes:• class/lecture notes• lab activities• REAPS questions (as a class)• any activity we do together in class
•Left = Personal Space, includes:• warm-ups• brainstorming• reflection• REAPS questions (individually)• any activity you do on your own• any questions or comments you
have during an activity
1R Continued
1. What four components must every notebook entry have?
2. What is a right side page used for?
3. What is a left side page used for?
1L Continued
Observe,Question,Comment
Journal: 3-2-1 Strategy
• Students reflect on the day’s accomplishments by writing:• 3 things they have learned• 2 things they wonder• 1 symbol
