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36. Writer's Notebooks: 7 Powerful Decisions for Success
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In this episode, we uncover Writer's Notebooks: 7 Powerful Decisions for Success. These considerations are meant to create a useful writer’s notebook that will be used to improve student writing and engage them in the writing process.
1. Choosing a Notebook - from composition to digital options, the first decision encompasses selecting a suitable notebook that aligns with both teacher preferences and student individuality.
2. Notebook Replacement - addressing the likelihood of notebooks being filled up during the school year, we discuss the possible need for replacement options.
3. To Decorate or Not - this might seem like a trivial decision, but we weigh the benefits of personalization against potential distractions.
4. Structuring the Notebook - acknowledging the struggle with structuring notebooks, we explore options from comprehensive single notebooks to structured sections for different purposes.
5. Notebook Management - examining how the chosen notebook's structure aligns with students' organizational abilities, we consider factors such as if the notebook needs to be taken home, how it will be stored, and accessibility, ensuring the notebook is easy to use.
6. Adding or Removing Pages - the decision to allow flexibility in adding or removing pages from notebooks is discussed, weighing the benefits of adaptability against the potential for disorganization, depending on students' writing practices and needs.
7. Collecting and Reviewing Notebooks - finally, we discuss the process of collecting and reviewing notebooks and some tips for efficient and meaningful review processes, ensuring regular checks while maintaining students' autonomy within their notebooks.
Remember that the decisions for writer's notebooks should align with student needs.
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