1. Get out your supplies to be checked off Composition Notebook Binder Pen/Pencils Highlighter

2. TUESDAY 9/11: Notebook Set Up  Take out your class notebook  Start by numbering each page in the upper right hand corner  NOT THE BACKS!

3. On the inside cover  Put a copy of the Proofreader’s Marks on the inside cover. Tape, glue, staple, etc.  Cut around the edges or fold in so it fits.

4. This is on page one: Your name English ____ Period ___ Villalobos Feel free to make this a creative page…but it still needs the above information.

5. Table of Contents (this is on page two)  Cover pagep. 1  Table of Contents p. 2  Journal p. 3-30  Mugshots p. 31-45  Notesp. 46-60  Literary Terms p. 61-65  Vocabularyp. 66-75  Misc.p. 76 +

6. Tabs!  On the correct page numbers, begin each section.  Use a post-it note to show where each section begins.  Only have the post-its stick out a little bit, otherwise they will tear  May want to reinforce with scotch tape

7. Pass Pouch?  Passes 3 Late for this semester, 3 bathroom (unless 4 th period).  These are like cash. Do not lose!  Some students have found it helpful to make a pouch for your passes to keep them safe. Back cover maybe?

8. Remember…  This notebook is only for English.  This notebook should be with you every day for the rest of the year.  It must be a composition notebook.  Write only on one side of the paper if using pencil…use pen if writing on both sides of the page.

9. First notebook exercise  Open up to journal section  Put today’s date 9/11  Topic: Reflection on 9/11

10.  Topic “This I Believe”  Answer the following questions in ½ page or more:  What do you believe in? What is important to you?