BINDER
ORGANIZATION,
CORNELL NOTES 101
&
GOAL SETTING
But first….
Cornell notes 101…
WHY?
WHAT CAN I DO?
Review 1: Should be about 10 min
Review 2: About 5 Minutes
Review 3 +: about 3 min
WATCH ME
Cute Vid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep3m959iCjM
Expert Cornell Notes…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogHIyREqLd4
Cornell notes Template…
DON’T FORGET TO USE YOUR OWN ABBREVIATIONS & use
COLOR.
HOW TO TAKE CORNELL NOTES LIKE A BOSS!
WHAT DO YOU NOTICE???
Do Now: TAKE THIS QUIZ…
http://www.gotoquiz.com/how_organized_are_you
OR
http://www.brainfall.com/quizzes/how-organized-areyou/
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO
HAVE AN ORGANIZED
BINDER?
• To find your assignments, your homework, and
your needed supplies quickly and easily.
• To make sure you are well prepared for all of
your classes.
• So that your important assignments and
homework do not get lost or damaged.
What are some other
reasons?
WHAT IS A BINDER CHECK?
The weekly binder check includes 2 main
components:
1. Binder Contents
2. Planner
BINDER CONTENTS…
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3 ring binder
Zipper pouch
Two or more
pencils
Two or more pens
Colored
pencils/markers
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Highlighters
***planner
Loose-leaf paper
(about 25 sheets)
A minimum of six
labeled tab
subject dividers
Silent reading
book
ENTER IT
• Enter the assignment in the planner.
• Be certain to include the details
and the due date.
•Be sure to Backwards Plan…
• Write none if there is nothing due in
that class for the day
• Take your time and do it right!
CHECK IT OFF
Check it off in the planner
when you finish it.
• Put it in the correct section
of your binder inside the
three rings
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HIGHLIGHT
Highlight the assignment in your planner when it has been
checked/turned in
OH YEAH!
Oh Yeah, celebrate your success!
BINDER
4 They are organized, in good condition, and free of
any loose papers/supplies (a random person
could go into their backpack/binder and find
something right away!)
3 They are somewhat organized, there maybe a few
things hanging around.
2 They are not organized, there are papers/supplies
scattered all over the place
(it looked like a bomb went off in there)
Rubric: http://msg.ypics.org/swbat-rubrics/
GOAL SETTING
WHAT IS A GOAL?
A goal is a specific, desired,
attainable, and measurable
accomplishment for which effort is
made in order to achieve.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO SET
GOALS?
• Goals can provide a roadmap to take you
from where you are to where you want to
be.
• Goals can help you focus on what is
important.
• Goals can be a source of motivation to
work harder.
GPA
Goal-
 What you plan to accomplish
 Something significant and ambitious
Plan-
 The path you will take to reach your goal
 Must include specific details
Action-
 The outline of the actual steps that you will take to
make your plan a reality
TYPES OF GOALS
Short-Range
 Accomplish in day, week, month
Mid-Range
 Accomplish in approximately 1-6 months
Long-Range
 Accomplish over the course of 6 months and beyond!
EXAMPLES OF SHORT-RANGE GOALS
I will get at least a “B” on my Social Studies Ch. 3 Test next week.
I will get an “A” on my On-demand Narrative test.
I will get 30/30 points on my Binder Check this week.
EXAMPLES OF MID-RANGE GOALS
I will get at least a “B” in math this trimester.
I will do at least 7 hours of Community
Service.
I will improve my batting average in baseball.
I will get at least a 85% in my Pre-Algebra
class.
EXAMPLES OF LONG-RANGE GOALS
I will get into University of _______.
I will be a drummer in a successful band.
I will make enough money to live a comfortable, affluent
life.
I will make my high school ________ team.
I will get a 3.0 GPA by the end of 2nd Trimester.
I will get a well-paying job.
I will have 3 A’s on my next report card.
THANK YOU!
We really appreciate you all listening to our presentation!
We will be leaving copies of the Binder Check Form and Goal Setting
Outline with your teacher to use.
Thank you! 