ELA NOTEBOOK AND WRITING PORTFOLIO 

FOR MRS. DeMARCO'S ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS, INCLUDING HONORS ELA AND AP LANGUAGE:

Create a Google Drive folder and/or 3-ring binder entitled: "ELA Notebook 2023.2024"

Create subfolders for the following sections:

As always, you must bring your Monroe Student ID card and your fully charged, school-issued iPad! Remember to charge your iPad NIGHTLY. 

Physical Binder: 

1. 2" RING BINDER
2. NOTEBOOK FILLER PAPER
3. BLACK AND/OR BLUE BALL POINT PENS

4. 5-TAB DIVIDERS set up with these directions: Notebook Organization

Visuals:

1. THE 2" RING BINDER

Go for the D-ring:    

2. NOTEBOOK FILLER PAPER

3. BLACK AND BLUE BALL POINT PENS (save the pencils for MATH and the felt-tip or gel pens for ART)

4. Most important part....5-TAB DIVIDERS. Labeling directions: Notebook Organization

Please set up your ELA Notebook and maintain it all year. Quarterly notebook checks will remind you to stay focused and organized. The ELA Notebook grading system is as follows:

• Outstanding 20 points (tab dividers are labeled, all content is intact and in correct sections)
• Satisfactory 15-19 points (tab dividers are labeled, 4 or less items out of place)
• Unsatisfactory 10-14 points (missing parts or items and/or 5 or more un-filed items)

Visit Notebook Organization for complete directions on labeling your tabs and what to put where!  

It Feels Good to be Prepared! 

Hey kids!  Did you download your summer preparation packets (click)? Head over to the monroe.k12.nj.us and get busy! Start NOW! Don't wait until August!