Triumphs!!

What are the successes you have experienced using the Notebooks. Give a description of your lesson that was fantastic!
Had the girls collaborately write a persuasive text in groups of two and three (using all six notebooks). The girls spent the period actively talking about the issues "Should cellphones be banned in class". Even girls who normally do minimal work were engaged in the activity. Having the smaller groups ensured there was accountability for all members. The girls emailed their essays to me and I marked them that evening. I took a video of the girls working together which they also enjoyed!!
 * VT - 12 May 2010 - 11ESR - Collaborative Writing using Notebooks**