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The Purpose
Enables students to take ownership of their learning Creates a non-fiction reference that is user friendly Serves as an organizational tool for collecting information Encourages creativity and active learning Addresses multiple intelligences through non-linguistic representations Students collect information needed for state standards. Students extend concepts and make connections. Naturally links reading, writing and content area strategies.
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books
RAP/WIO
WOW
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C O V E R
Allow students to personalize their notebook with a cover collage. Preserve with packing tape.
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Unit Essentials
Include specific state standards before a unit This includes any essential understanding (what should students be able to do) and any essential questions List new vocabulary that students will see during the unit
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Page Format
RAP:
WOW:
WIO:
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Short, intriguing assignments to help students connect the upcoming lesson to their own experience, activating their prior knowledge. HOOKS!
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Students record for a purpose Graphics Main ideas Supporting details Testable information is found here
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WOW examples:
class
WOW Sample
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WIO
WIO
gives students the opportunity to process information they have learned Students can demonstrate connections they have made They can respond to the lesson
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Mind Mapping Flow Charts Political Cartoons Cartoon Strips Creating Symbols or Icons Caricatures Design Invitations (For Historical Events) Mind Notes (Silhouettes of historical figures and their thoughts)
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An assessment rubric is glued in the inside back cover of the interactive notebook
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Rubric
4 - Accurate, complete, lots of detail, neat, color is
always included if suggested, connections are creative and obvious, effort is exceptional. 3 Accurate, complete, some detail, neat, color usually included if suggested, connections are clear, effort is good. 2 Mostly accurate, mostly complete, basic, strives for neatness, color sometimes included if suggested, connections are made, effort is shown. 1 Frequent errors in content, some entries missing, lack of detail messy, no color, effort is lacking.
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Stagger collections Anchor chart for template Teacher model Monitor aggressively at first Set clear, high expectations Allow to use during assessments Have students self-assess
Management
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Pre-typed notes Fill in the blanks Highlight important facts Draw a picture to represent a concept Pre-labeled diagrams/maps Pre-filled graphic organizers BE FLEXIBLE accept a students best efforts toward a common content objective
Adaptations
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