The Interactive Notebook

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The Interactive Notebook

• A spiral notebook is used by each student for
  recording information for the class each pair of
  pages is designated for different purposes. 
• ?The right side of the notebook is used to record
  notes on a lecture, reading, class discussion,
  etc.  This facilitates note-takinga critical
  skill
• ? The left side of the notebook is used solely
  for the purpose of the students individual
  interaction with the information on the right
  page. This facilitates making connections

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Notebook Layout

• Left Side of the Notebook
• Extends, rewords, paraphrases notes
• Enter a drawing, photo, sketch, or magazine
  picture that illustrates the concept, ideas, or
  facts
• Pose questions about the information
• Express an opinion
• Predict outcomes or next steps
• Formulate and record a contradictory perspective
  agree or disagree
• Write a reflection on the information or
  experience
• Find a quote that connects to the concept record
  it and explain your rationale
• Make connections between the information/text and
  your own life, another text, and/or the world
• Create an acronym that will help you to remember
  the information covered
• Make connections to the content/processes of
  other courses
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• Right Side of the Notebook
• Notes on a
• Mini-lesson
• Lecture
• Reading
• Film/video/documentary
• Small group or large group discussion
• Collaborative group process
• A copied excerpt of a text
• Journal entry
• Reflection assignment
• Cultural event
• Seminar/roundtable observations
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What It Might Look Like

Source www.greece.k12.ny.u
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