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With every class, it takes trial and error in order to find the best way to keep your students organized. Several teachers on my campus have utilized binders and dividers in order to teach their students valuable organizational skills, as well as help them keep track of their work. Unfortunately, heavy duty binders and dividers (that I intend to re-use for multiple years) are not cheap. I, along with my campus, simply do not have the resources to be able to furnish each of my students with their own binder and set of dividers. Because I teach reading and writing and am a STAAR tested grade level, it is essential that I cover a wide range of areas with my students, such as grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and formal writing. Often times, in addition to the 8th grade ELAR curriculum, I must also spend time refreshing students on learning concepts from previous years. If I am able to help my students classify their work into specific categories, then give them their work at the end of the year, they will be able to refer back to it as a resource for the rest of their academic careers. In the past, my students have used composition books in which to complete their assignments. Unfortunately, over time, they tend to get ripped up, pages get lost, and students wind up using them as a sort of 'catch-all' for their belongings. By switching to binders and dividers and storing them in my classroom, students are far more likely to keep track of their work. That way, I'll be able to keep an eye on them and ensure they are treating their papers and my supplies with respect.