Interactive Journal
Moore
On the SECOND sheet of paper create a COLOR KEY on the right side like this.
World Studies Journal Moore
Name: Period:
COLOR KEY
CLASS NOTES GOALS/AGENDA RAP CRITICAL THINKING WORKING IT OUT TIME OUT PERSONAL RESPONSE GEOGRAPHY TEST PREP PAGE
CONNECTIONS
Open your journal so that you have two blank sheets. You will always start out with two blank sides.
Always start on the left side
Write the Goal and Agenda on the top half of the left side.
DATE
Goals: We live in a world plagued with
problems…
Agenda:
Rap Quick Quiz 1.1 Notes Pbj. 2 “Greece & Rome.” Geog: “Map of Europe” Project Obj. 2 Hw: RSG 20-4
Below the Goal & Agenda do the DAILY TRANSITION activity.
DATE
Goals: We live in a world plagued with
problems…
Agenda:
Rap Quick Quiz 1.1 Notes Pbj. 2 “Greece & Rome.” Geog: “Map of Europe” Project Obj. 2 Hw: RSG 20-4 RAP: choose 5 vocab words and draw a picture to represent each.
RAP:
DAILY TRANSITIONS
• RAPS:
This stands for Review and Preview. These will generally be writing and answering questions from the board, overhead, or textbook.This is the most common.
• CRITICAL THINKING: These are open ended questions designed to make you
think about a particular subject matter. There are no “right” or “wrong” answers to these.
• WORKING IT OUT: These are generally lists or charts of information you are to
write or glue into the journal. They usually come with a question(s) that you need to analyze the information in the graph in order to answer.
Notes always START on the right side
DATE
Goals: We live in a world plagued with
problems…
Notes: Objective #
Agenda:
Rap Quick Quiz 1.1 Notes Pbj. 2 “Greece & Rome.” Geog: “Map of Europe” Project Obj. 2 Hw: RSG 20-4
RAP: choose 5 vocab words and draw a picture to represent each.
RAP:
But notes can CARRY OVER to the left side
Notes: Objective #
Writing Notes
• When copying notes from the overhead, make sure you indent from left to right about 4 inches. (using a ruler and drawing a line my help)
Create a Questions Margin
Goals: We live in a world plagued with
problems…
Notes: Objective #
Agenda:
Rap Quick Quiz 1.1 Notes Pbj. 2 “Greece & Rome” Geog: “Map of Europe” Project Obj. 2 Hw: RSG 20-4
RAP: choose 5 vocab words and draw a picture to represent each.
RAP:
Writing Notes
• This way, later when you re-read your notes, you can write down any questions you might have in the margins. • This is an import part of the learning process!
Writing Questions
DATE
Goals: We live in a world plagued with
problems…
Agenda:
Rap Quick Quiz 1.1 Notes Pbj. 2 “Greece & Rome” Geog: “Map of Europe” Project Obj. 2 Hw: RSG 20-4
RAP: choose 5 vocab words and draw a picture to represent each.
Wasn’t Socrates the guy that had to Notes: Objective # drink hemlock and die?
RAP:
After the notes immediately write out a CONNECTION
Notes: Objective #
CONNECTION
YES! Surround the connection in a black box.
CONNECTIONS
• CONNECTIONS: These create a “mental connection” between what was done in class (i.e. movie, notes, presentations, tests, etc.) and the overall mastery question. These are simple statements where you summarize and explain the daily activities’ importance.
• Example: “Today I learned the various definitions for specific vocabulary words. Understanding what each word means will help me better understand the notes later on. It is only by truly understanding the individual objectives that I can answer the overall mastery question correctly. Also, the vocabulary object acts as a preview for what the unit will cover over the next several weeks.” (4 sentences!)
You CAN NOT start a new day on either of these spots.
Notes: Objective #
CONNECTION
Remember a new day begins on the LEFT SIDE
So what goes here?
Notes: Objective #
CONNECTION
The “FILL INS”
• Geography/Maps: This is a required “cut & paste”. You can put this on either
the left or right side. You must have the entire map glued to the page. All maps must be colored and labeled according to the individual instructions.
• Time Outs: In order for you to earn above an 89% you must have at least one of
these or a Personal Response for every unit. A Time Out is you taking “time out of your lives” to put something in your journal that relates to what we are learning. These can be cartoons, newspaper/magazine articles, or things downloaded of the Internet.
• Personal Responses: In order for you to earn above an 89% you must have at
least one of these or a Time Out for every unit These are a way for you to communicate with me. You can use these to vent your frustration about something (or even someone) in the class, or to let me know you particularly liked something. You can even ask questions within a Personal Response, but since I only check your journals once a grading period, make sure it’s not a question that needs an immediate answer.
Such as….
Notes: Objective #
Personal Response: Are we going to watch the movie Saving Private Ryan In World Studies class, because it made me throw up last time I watched it?
CONNECTION
or this…
Notes: Objective #
Time Out:
CONNECTION
This is a picture of Hammurabi’s Code. We discussed his “Eye for an eye” principle in class.
or finally this.
Notes: Objective #
Geography
CONNECTION
How does the help me?
• By taking clear and easily accessible notes you will be able to re-read them later on while studying. • By following the “indention procedure” while taking notes, you will be able to write out questions you need answered. AND THEN GET THEM ANSWERED! • And most importantly…
If you have a TEST PREP PAGE you can use your journal on the test and quizzes!!!
WAIT. WHAT’S A TEST PREP PAGE????
TEST PREP PAGE
• The Test Prep Page is designed to make you actively study for the unit test or final. • You create one page (single sided) with four columns on each, labeling them: Names, Dates, Events, and Terms. • Then starting from objective two, you read through your notes writing down all names, dates, events, and terms. • For each item write a quick phrase reminding you of its significance.
TEST PREP PAGE
TEST PREP PAGE
NAMES DATES EVENTS TERMS
WARNING!!!
NO TEST PREP PAGE
=
NO JOURNAL ON TESTS!!!
REMEMBER THE JOURNAL IS 10% OF YOUR OVERALL GRADE SO TAKE SOME TIME AND DO IT RIGHT!