What are interactive notebooks? They are journals that students use to make
graphic organizers, take notes, illustrate concepts, etc. They utilize several modalities and learning
styles, especially linguistic and visual intelligences. As a reading/language
arts and social studies teacher, I have found one of the most successful
strategies has been utilizing interactive notebooks.
In my classroom, I make my journal an
example for students to follow. I keep
them year after year to help me plan for future lessons. Students can reference
my journal whenever they want, and it models the importance that thoughts must
be organized for optimal learning.
Students can learn to color code key concepts, group important ideas
together, and make decisions on what is the most important information to
highlight. The students enjoy making choices and being creative.
The student can use the notebook as a
resource to study for a test, review a concept, or use to complete an
assignment in the future. It can also be
a resource for a parent that is trying to help a student with homework.
Teachers, parents, and students will be able to see the work that has been
completed throughout the school year and how much knowledge students have
gained.
Ideas can easily be found on
Pinterest in sites such as these:
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