Writers' notebooks help students capture their thoughts, develop ideas, explore mentor texts, refine a research strategy, and play with multiple outcomes — all of which lead to stronger concepts and better first drafts. Greater emphasis on pre-writing and development also saves time and energy at the editing and revision stages. From exploring topics to gathering information to assessment, Nonfiction Notebooks takes teachers step by step through the process of how best to use notebooks for informational writing.

Get more on readers' and writers' notebooks from Aimee Buckner in Notebook Know-How and Notebook Connections!