<p> Interactive Notebook Guidelines</p><p>Why?  To have a useable, working document  Used for class notes, homework & other activities  Help you o understand the class o study for tests o make connections o make sense of what we do in class The more you put into it, the more useful it will be!</p><p>Requirements: 1. Number each page 2. Each assignment should have title, date, and page number (also added to Table of Contents) 3. Use highlighter & color to help distinguish important information 4. Feel free to be artistic, but don’t crowd things 5. All handouts must be glued / taped into the notebook</p><p>Right Side: o On the right side record your notes in normal way—teacher input side o If you are given typed notes, glue / tape them here</p><p>Left Side: Do Something!</p><p> o The left side is the student output side o Translate your note material into : o Drawings o Graphic organizers o Thinking Maps o Picture sentences o Drawings o Poetry o Raps o Cartoons o Maps o Charts and graphs We will practice many of these and your teacher will give suggestions!</p><p>Materials: o Notebook – spiral-bound / needs to fit in binder – 1 or 3 subject ok o Highlighter o Scissors o Glue stick o Tape o Colored pencils – NOT MARKERS!</p><p>Grading: o Notebooks will be checked informally at any time, and formally at the end of each unit. Homework assigned in the notebook will be checked daily. o All notes & assignments need to be included, even if student is absent. o Students are given a rubric. o It will be graded based on the following criteria: o COMPLETENESS – All assigned work must be completed to receive full credit. o QUALITY – Assignments will be checked in detail for quality of work. Excellent quality means assignments are completed beyond the minimum required. o VISUAL APPEAL, NEATNESS, ORGANIZATION – Notebooks should be neat, not crowded with info, and should have a date and title. Key ideas and headings are highlighted. All visuals must be done with care. Handwriting must be legible!!</p><p>If you are absent, it is your responsibility to make up missed work before Notebook Evaluations.</p><p>Assignment: 1. Get your notebook! 2. Design your cover Include: a. Student Name b. “Interactive Notebook” or “IN” c. Science d. Class Period (3rd) e. Teacher (Ms. Landry)</p><p>Due: MONDAY!!!!</p>