1. English Language Arts Grade 6
Mrs. Blow
English Language Arts
Grade 6

2. Today’s Agenda
Introduce ourselves
Organizing school materials

3. Write Name On All Materials
Using a permanent marker:
Write your name on all notebooks, folders, highlighters, etc.
Include homeroom number
Mrs. Blow 1201
Mr. Wiedrick 1202
Mrs. Bach 1203
Mrs. Sweredoski 1204
Mr. Kaufman 1205

4. Sample
C. Jones 1201
Casey Jones
1201

5. Color-Coding Notebooks
Match color of spiral notebooks to folders

6. Social Studies Materials
Write Social Studies on:
Spiral notebooks
Matching color folder

7. Sample
Casey Jones
1201
Social Studies

8. Science & Math Materials
Under your name & homeroom number write:
Science on:
Index cards (do not open)
Index card box
5-subject spiral notebook
Matching folder
Math on:
Spiral Notebook
Matching Folder
Casey Jones
1201
Science

9. Reading Write Reading on pocket folder ONLY!
3-ring binder: decorate a page and put the following information
Name
Homeroom
Reading
Insert the 5-tab dividers
DO NOT write on the tabs until you meet with Mrs. S.
Casey Jones
1201
Reading

10. English
Add English to front of pocket folder ONLY!
5-tab dividers: write the following sections on the tabs & insert them in the English notebook
Writer’s Notebook
Word Study
Class Notes
Quizzes / Tests
Portfolio

11. Sample Writer’s Notebook Word Study Class Notes Quizzes / Tests
Portfolio

12. English Homework DUE Tomorrow
Design a cover to personalize your ELA notebook. Include the following information.
Name (first / Last)
Homeroom number
English
Here are some ideas:
Pictures
Drawing
Designs
Add filler paper to all sections except the Portfolio section
Write H.W. in your planner
Casey Jones
1201
English

13. Congratulations
Organizing notebooks and study materials is a sign of a good student. Keep up the good work!

14. Store Materials
Keep your notebooks, planner, and pen/cil that you need for your next class.
Put the rest of the supplies in your locker.