MODULE 05 · LESSON 1 of 9

M5: Notes-Book Creation (Beyond Basics)

Create your Beyond Basics Notes-Book, which will serve as your personal thinking space for reflection, synthesis, & integration throughout the module.

I. To get started…

You’ll need three sheets of 8.5 × 11 typing paper and a pen or pencil.

  1. Prepare the pages: Stack three sheets neatly on top of each other.
  2. Fold: Fold the stack in half (hamburger style) to form a small booklet, and press firmly along the fold to make a clean spine.

II. Use the steps below to intentionally create your Beyond Basics Notes-Book

This Notes-Book will serve as your personal thinking space for reflection, synthesis, & integration throughout the module.

Formatting Your Front & Back Cover

Step 1:

Formatting Your FRONT COVER

Top third (centered):

Beyond Basics

Notes-Book

Your First & Last Name

School/District

Middle third (left-justified):

Something I am Thinking About…

  • Leave room to write about your thoughts as you enter this module

Bottom third:

Teasers (left-justified & underlined)

Hopes   Thoughts   Questions (circled)

  • Leave room to write your Teaser – Hopes, Thoughts & Questions
Front cover template

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Step 2:

Formatting Your BACK COVER

Top Half (left-justified):

Beyond Basics Reflection

  • Leave room to write your key takeaways and relevant details

Midpoint of Back (left-justified):

Reflections

  • Leave room to write your Written Reflection & Signature
Back cover template

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Inside Spreads

Inside spread template

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