1. LET’S ORGANIZE YOUR BINDER

2. 1st Step
If you purchased a binder with a protective sleeve, use the binder template provided:
If you did not purchase a binder with a protective sleeve, legibly write your name, English I, and the block on the front and spine, so that it is visible. Permanent Marker works best!
Diva Diamondback
English I
1st Block

3. 2nd step - Label Binder tabs
Notes & Learning Logs
Handouts & Graded Work
Vocabulary
Annotated Reading
Writer’s Toolbox

4. 3rd Step Insert a pencil pouch in your binder
with the following items inside:
Mechanical pencils (at least 3)
Pens (Black, Blue, and Red)
One eraser
Highlighters (4 assorted colors)
Post-it tabs (thin tabs for marking pages)

5. 4TH step
Place the printed copy of your syllabus in the front of your binder.
Place a copy of the school calendar in the back protective sleeve. If you do not have a protective sleeve, place it behind your syllabus.

6. Things you should know…
You are responsible for bringing your binder to class every day; it is your ticket into class. However, I will provide a space in class for you to store it, should you need/want to.
Your binder is your responsibility; keep it organized and in good shape throughout the year.
Everything has a place and should be stored until I tell you otherwise. DO NOT under any circumstances take it upon yourself to throw away or recycle English I papers.
We will periodically have binder checks and binder cleanups throughout the year.