Organizing Your Trapper
Step 1: Place 5 writeable subject dividers into the three rings of the big binder/trapper.
Step 2: Label each divider using the order listed below:
- Reading
- Social Studies
- Narrative Writing
- Expository Writing
- Opinion/Persuasive Writing
- *Put any extra/unlabeled dividers in the back of your trapper for later use*
Step 3: Place about ½ of a pack of notebook paper IN FRONT of the subject divider for Reading.
Step 4: Place your planner/agenda IN FRONT of the notebook paper
Step 5: Place your pencil pouch IN FRONT of the planner/agenda. It will stay in your binder.
Step 6: Put the following items in your pencil pouch:
3-4 blue/red pens
5 to 6 number #2 pencils – NO MECHANICAL PENCILS
2-3 Extra cap erasers
**Please put your name on these items!!**
Step 7: Label one plastic folder with 3 holes and two pockets HOMEWORK
Step 8: Place the HOMEWORK folder BEHIND the agenda.
Step 9: Label one plastic folder with 3 holes and two pockets INCOMPLETE WORK.
Step 10: Place INCOMPLETE WORK folder BEHIND Homework folder.
Step 11: Label one composition notebook MATH JOURNAL and keep it in the front pocket or back pocket of your binder.
Step 12: Label the second composition notebook SCIENCE JOURNAL and turn it in to your teacher.