Using Interactive Using Interactive Notebooks in the World Notebooks in the World Language ClassroomLanguage Classroom
Presentation by Kirstin Aguilar & Laura Presentation by Kirstin Aguilar & Laura KammermanKammerman
Attendees will learn how to use the interactive notebook in the foreign
language classroom in order to increase student ownership of learning and
improve the classroom environment. Teachers will leave with a sample
version of the interactive notebook, a plan for implementing it in their classrooms, and a digital copy of
notebook contents.
IntroductionIntroductionDefining the Interactive Notebook
(INB)◦AVID Strategy◦Student-created, teacher-directed◦Organizational tool
Increases student ownership Encourages creativity Makes students restate information in their
own wordsINB can be used in any classroom
with little change to current methods.
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Setup PagesSetup PagesProvide structure and organizationProvide clear expectations for
studentsInclude syllabus in these pagesCustomized for your class (see
example pages 1-12)
◦Grade graphs/charts◦Table of contents◦Quick Reference Sheet
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Notebook Notebook SetupSetup
Left Side =
Output
Right Side =
Input
INB uses both the right and left hemispheres of the brain to help
students sort, categorize, remember, and creatively interact
with new knowledge.
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Notebook SetupNotebook SetupExamples of right-
side items:◦Notes from:
Teacher Video Lecture/guest
speaker Text
◦Readings◦Teacher questions
and example problems
Right Side = Input
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The INB & Note-TakingThe INB & Note-TakingAny style of notes can be used
◦AVID – Cornell Notes◦Fill-in-the-blanks Cornell Notes
Levels of Questions (see page 12)
Summarizing
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Fill-in-the-Fill-in-the-blanks Cornell blanks Cornell
NotesNotesHalf-page of notesColumn for
questions and summary box automatically created
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Left Side = Output
Notebook SetupNotebook SetupExamples of left-side
items:◦ Practice Activities◦ Homework◦ Worksheets/Workbook
Pages◦ Processing Activities:
Songs/Raps Poems/Rhymes Venn Diagrams Magazine Ad Writing Concept Maps Quizzes/Tests
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Processing AssignmentsProcessing AssignmentsSee pages 6-11 of your handoutCreative ways of restating
information◦Moves students from input to output
Use of color helps the brain learn and organize information
Helps students memorizeSummaries
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Processing AssignmentProcessing AssignmentChoose a partner (someone seated
near you)
Using the instructions for Processing Activity #7 on page 7, each of you will write a haiku:◦Partner 1 – write a haiku about the
right side◦Partner 2 – write a haiku about the
left sideCollaborative Scoring (page 5)
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Customizing the Interactive Customizing the Interactive NotebookNotebookTable of Contents for each chapter
◦Large table of contents in classroomCalendarsStarters PagesCountries & Capitals Appointment
MapVerb DictionaryGraphic Organizers for Vocabulary
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GradingGradingVarious grading methods:
◦Student-scored Appropriate for some classes, not for others Teacher still checks
◦Collaborative scoring Processing Assignments only See page 5
◦Teacher-scored Stamping homework daily Twice per grading cycle Grade slips
Spanish II – Notebook Check 4.1Student:
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Grade /100Notes from the teacher:
*If your grade is below 70 and you would like to resubmit it for up to a 70, you must do so before 3:45 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2011*
p.88 Ch. 3, Vocab 1 Jumbles 0 2p.89 Ch. 3, Voc. 2 Graphic Organizer 0 2p.90 Ch. 3, Voc. 2 Graphic Organizer 0 2p.91 Culture Worksheet 0 2p.93 Commands Chart 0 3p.94 Commands Notes 0 2p.95 Directions Worksheet 0 3p.96 Directions Worksheet Map 0 2p.97 Stations Activities 0 2p.98 Stations Activities 0 2
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BenefitsBenefitsStudents have what they need in classCustom guide-bookOrganization skillsGrading time reducedHighly compatible with new grading
policyPositively impacts classroom
managementIncreases student ownership of work
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CaveatsCaveatsTime-consuming initiallySuppliesStudent resistanceAdding pagesKeeping students on the right
page
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QuererQuererhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8sZ1DWsAHE
Querer is the Spanish verb “to want.”“Querer” is the infinitive…Just like any other verb, querer has to be
conjugated to be used with a subject.It is conjugated this way:
querer (to want)
quiero queremos
quieres x
quiere quieren
yo
tú
usted, él, ella
nosotr@s
ustedes, ellos, ellas
We are back to
our normal subject
pronouns with
querer!
We are back to
our normal subject
pronouns with
querer!
Infinitive=unconjugated formEnds in –ar, -er, or –ir!
Infinitive=unconjugated formEnds in –ar, -er, or –ir!
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PracticePracticeFill in the blanks with the correct form of querer.1.Marta y yo comer.2.Yo salir.3.Pablo hacer ejercicio.4.¿Tú ir al centro comercial?5.Marco y Felipe navegar
por internet.6.Antonio y tú ver
televisión.7.Usted leer novelas.
querer (to want)
quiero queremos
quieres x
quiere quieren
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Quick-Write ActivityQuick-Write ActivityWrite for 3 minutes about:
◦Ways you can implement the INB in your classroom
◦Questions/Concerns you still have about the INB
Turn to your partner and discuss your ideas
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Questions & DiscussionQuestions & Discussionp.16