Interactive notebooks are an effective way for students to "own" information presented by their teacher. They are designed for students to record, organize, practice, and apply information and strategies modeled during instruction. This method not only helps students to organize and practice strategies, but also serves as a reference for future application, thus assisting students in reaching mastery. Ultimately interactive notebooks foster independent, creative, confident writers! This foundational skills notebooks will set the groundwork for all future writing lessons. More will be coming!