Open any ISN and you'll likely find pages that have been manipulated to display recorded information in a new way. Pages can be cut, pasted, folded, colored, etc. Flaps can hide certain sections to divide material into smaller pieces. Flip books can gradually lead students to develop a deeper understanding of certain topics. By using more than just their writing skills, students are able to approach their learning objectives from multiple perspectives. Each ISN must also be filled with information expressed by the students. Students should be given space to write in their own words (or to draw/express in their own way) what each of the creative note pages they have completed is trying to teach them. This keeps them engaged and gives them responsibility for making sure they understand