Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of November 2, 2009
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*The Legends Chart is due by Wednesday. Students may have to work on it
during lunch this week.
*Students received their tests back by last Thursday.
Monday, November 2 –
Continue to review pp. 152-155
Small group work: Complete Section One Assessment questions on p.155 - # 2- 5
Homework: Finish assessment questions pp. 155 # 2-5, if necessary
Tuesday, November 3–
Review Assessment questions - p.155 - # 2- 5
Respond to “Teaching Transparency” – journal entry
Homework: None
Wednesday, November 4–
Begin reading and discussing pp. 155-160
Legends Inquiry activity
Homework: Finish Legends Inquiry activity, if necessary
Thursday, November 5–
Finish reading and discussing pp.155 -160
Homework: Use information read on pp. 155-160 to define megaron, tenants, Homer, Iliad, Odyssey, civil wars, pirate fleets, seafaring, and navigate (add these words to last week’s vocabulary list ) – Due Monday
Friday, November 6–– No School – Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Wrinkle In Time Reading Syllabus- November 2, 2009
Reading Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Week of November 2, 2009
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@d97.org
Important Information
IT'S PROJECT TIME!! To conclude our novel study students were given a list of
project choices last Friday. They will be given some time in class to work on their
selected project. Each student is encouraged to be very creative. We will use class time
to review for our cumulative test, November 4th, as well as work on the projects.
Although, some portion of the student's project will have to be completed at home,
in order to be on finished by the due date.
Projects are due on Thursday, November 5th.
Thursday, November 5th will be my last day of student teaching at Julian.
All projects and tests will be graded and returned next week.
Monday, Nov. 2
Return comprehension questions for chapters 9-12
Review for Cumulative Test
Work on project
Homework: Study the given comprehension study guides 1-12
Review all active reading handouts 1-12 and work on project
NOTE: BRING PROJECT MATERIALS TO SCHOOL TO WORK ON YOUR PROJECT DURING CLASS TIME.
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Work on project
Homework: Study the given comprehension study guides 1-12
Review active reading handouts 1-12 and work on project
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Cumulative Test
Work on project
Homework: FINISH PROJECTS--DUE TOMORROW
Thursday, Nov. 5--PROJECTS DUE TODAY
Project Presentations
Friday, Nov. 6
NO SCHOOL
VETERAN'S DAY
Wrinkle In Time
Project Proposal—Due Thursday, Nov. 5
During project week, we will use what we have learned about the elements of science fiction, Meg, Calvin, Charles Wallace and the three Mrs. W's to create a project in connection with A Wrinkle In Time. Below are 4 project options. You are to select 1 project to complete over the course of the final week of our novel study. Portions of your project will be worked on during class time, as well as at home in order to be completed on time. Creativity and imagination is a must when preparing your selected project. Good luck, and let's have fun! You will receive a rubric on Monday. You may begin your project this weekend.
Please circle the project option of your choice. Initial your by the choice you circle.
PROJECT OPTION 1--THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Write an autobiography as if you were Calvin. Discuss his family, his feelings, different moods, tell events as to what led to those moods and feelings, include how he deals with resolving the moods, and discuss things that made him unique. You are not limited to these suggestions, so please use them as a guide and expand your topics. The autobiography should be told from Calvin's point of view. Do not retell the story. Write as if the reader has no knowledge of the book. Your autobiography must be at least 3-5 pages.
PROJECT OPTION 2--LIFE'S LESSONS
This novel has a lot of important themes about life. Choose a theme such as the importance of family, learning how to take chances, showing appreciation for what you have, etc. There are many themes to choose from. For a better grade select a theme that is not listed above. Write an essay about what Meg learned, how she learned it, and how it helped her throughout the novel. In this essay, explain why this lesson in life is so important. Do not retell the story. Write as if the reader has never read the novel. Your essay must be at least 3-5 pages.
PROJECT OPTION 3--GALAXIES & PLANETS
Create a large map of the galaxies and planets that Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin traveled. Label each place that was important in the novel. Write descriptions of the characters that they met at each place and the important events that happened. Include specific galaxies, time line, and at least two characters from each galaxy. You must create a written log to detail the journey; an example would be a captain’s log instead of a story log. You may present your project as a media presentation using Power Point. BE CREATIVE WITH YOUR PROJECT!!! Do not limit your talents to just pen and paper; journey beyond with your creativity.
PROJECT OPTION 4--THE 3 MRS. W'S
Using the theme of GOOD VS EVIL. Pick a galaxy, or create a galaxy, to journey to with Mrs. Who, Mrs. Which and Mrs. Whatsit. Also bring along Charles Wallace, Calvin or Meg. You must show at least two elements of science fiction, include 2 characters to be found within the galaxy that are good and 2 characters that are evil. Be very detailed in creating your galaxy; show mountains, sun, moon, fog, lakes, rivers, plateaus, belts, etc. Tell what tools would the three Mrs. W's give you to help you in your conquest against good vs evil. On which side would you reign? Tell why? What inner powers would you have to use in order to be the victor? Your presentation should include a visual piece for your galaxy and the written portion should be 3-5 pages.
GOOD LUCK!
Wrinkle In Time
Project Rubric
Name__________________________________________
Here are guidelines that will help you achieve the best possible score on your project. Please include this as part of your project documents.
Project 1—Autobiography
____________/1pt Name is visible on essay
____________/1pt Autobiography is typed in 12pt font size
____________/3pts Autobiography is 3-5 pages
____________/3pts Edited with little or no grammatical or spelling errors
____________/2pts Written from the point of view of Calvin
____________/10pts Autobiography includes information related to Calvin's family, feelings, different moods and other important details about him.
____________10pts Autobiography include events discussing what led to Calvin's moods, and/or feelings, how he deals with resolving his negative moods and
things that make him unique.
______________/30 Total Points Earned
Wrinkle In Time
Project Rubric
Name__________________________________________
Here are guidelines that will help you achieve the best possible score on your project. Please include this as part of your project documents.
Project 2--Life's Lesson
____________/1pt Name is visible on essay
____________/1pt Essay is typed in 12pt font
____________/2pts Essay is 3-5 pages
___________/3pts Essay has been edited with little or no grammatical or spelling errors
___________/15pts Uses theme to thoroughly discuss Meg's lesson learned, how she learned it
and how it helped her within the storyline in the novel.
___________/3pts Student selected theme(s) not mentioned on proposal sheet.
___________/2pts Written as if reader has never read the novel
___________/3pts Creativity
____________/30 Total Points Earned
Wrinkle In Time
Project Rubric
Name__________________________________________
Here are guidelines that will help you achieve the best possible score on your project. Please include this as part of your project documents.
Project 3--Galaxies & Planets
____________/1pt Name is visible on project or log
____________/2pts specific galaxies visited within the novel.
____________/2pts Includes 2 more characters from the novel
____________/4pts Vivid description of characters met at each place
____________/5pts Thoroughly discussced detailed important events occurred on each galaxy
____________/2pts Events are sequenced in a logical order in the log or essay
____________/2pts Edited with no grammatical and spelling errors
____________/4pts Thoroughly written log or essay detailing the journey is included
____________/4pts Visual is neatly created & clearly labeled
____________/4pts Visual is very colorful & creative
____________/30 Total Points Earned
Wrinkle In Time
Project Rubric
Name__________________________________________
Here are guidelines that will help you achieve the best possible score on your project. Please include this as part of your project documents.
Project 4- The Three Mrs. W’s
____________/2pts Name is visible on project
____________/2pts Essay is 3-5 pages
____________/2pts Edited with no grammatical and spelling errors
____________/2pts Include one or more of the main characters: Meg, Charles W. or Calvin
____________/4pts Included 2 or more science fiction elements within the story
____________/3pts Included 2 or more good and evil characters to discuss Good vs Evil theme
____________/5pts Detailed written journey includes: tools from the 3 Mrs. W's,
powers used and which side of the battle you are fighting.
____________/5pts Visual is neatly created and colorful
____________/5pts Visual piece vividly shows land formations
___________/30 Total Points Earned
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Week of November 2, 2009
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@d97.org
Important Information
IT'S PROJECT TIME!! To conclude our novel study students were given a list of
project choices last Friday. They will be given some time in class to work on their
selected project. Each student is encouraged to be very creative. We will use class time
to review for our cumulative test, November 4th, as well as work on the projects.
Although, some portion of the student's project will have to be completed at home,
in order to be on finished by the due date.
Projects are due on Thursday, November 5th.
Thursday, November 5th will be my last day of student teaching at Julian.
All projects and tests will be graded and returned next week.
Monday, Nov. 2
Return comprehension questions for chapters 9-12
Review for Cumulative Test
Work on project
Homework: Study the given comprehension study guides 1-12
Review all active reading handouts 1-12 and work on project
NOTE: BRING PROJECT MATERIALS TO SCHOOL TO WORK ON YOUR PROJECT DURING CLASS TIME.
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Work on project
Homework: Study the given comprehension study guides 1-12
Review active reading handouts 1-12 and work on project
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Cumulative Test
Work on project
Homework: FINISH PROJECTS--DUE TOMORROW
Thursday, Nov. 5--PROJECTS DUE TODAY
Project Presentations
Friday, Nov. 6
NO SCHOOL
VETERAN'S DAY
Wrinkle In Time
Project Proposal—Due Thursday, Nov. 5
During project week, we will use what we have learned about the elements of science fiction, Meg, Calvin, Charles Wallace and the three Mrs. W's to create a project in connection with A Wrinkle In Time. Below are 4 project options. You are to select 1 project to complete over the course of the final week of our novel study. Portions of your project will be worked on during class time, as well as at home in order to be completed on time. Creativity and imagination is a must when preparing your selected project. Good luck, and let's have fun! You will receive a rubric on Monday. You may begin your project this weekend.
Please circle the project option of your choice. Initial your by the choice you circle.
PROJECT OPTION 1--THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Write an autobiography as if you were Calvin. Discuss his family, his feelings, different moods, tell events as to what led to those moods and feelings, include how he deals with resolving the moods, and discuss things that made him unique. You are not limited to these suggestions, so please use them as a guide and expand your topics. The autobiography should be told from Calvin's point of view. Do not retell the story. Write as if the reader has no knowledge of the book. Your autobiography must be at least 3-5 pages.
PROJECT OPTION 2--LIFE'S LESSONS
This novel has a lot of important themes about life. Choose a theme such as the importance of family, learning how to take chances, showing appreciation for what you have, etc. There are many themes to choose from. For a better grade select a theme that is not listed above. Write an essay about what Meg learned, how she learned it, and how it helped her throughout the novel. In this essay, explain why this lesson in life is so important. Do not retell the story. Write as if the reader has never read the novel. Your essay must be at least 3-5 pages.
PROJECT OPTION 3--GALAXIES & PLANETS
Create a large map of the galaxies and planets that Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin traveled. Label each place that was important in the novel. Write descriptions of the characters that they met at each place and the important events that happened. Include specific galaxies, time line, and at least two characters from each galaxy. You must create a written log to detail the journey; an example would be a captain’s log instead of a story log. You may present your project as a media presentation using Power Point. BE CREATIVE WITH YOUR PROJECT!!! Do not limit your talents to just pen and paper; journey beyond with your creativity.
PROJECT OPTION 4--THE 3 MRS. W'S
Using the theme of GOOD VS EVIL. Pick a galaxy, or create a galaxy, to journey to with Mrs. Who, Mrs. Which and Mrs. Whatsit. Also bring along Charles Wallace, Calvin or Meg. You must show at least two elements of science fiction, include 2 characters to be found within the galaxy that are good and 2 characters that are evil. Be very detailed in creating your galaxy; show mountains, sun, moon, fog, lakes, rivers, plateaus, belts, etc. Tell what tools would the three Mrs. W's give you to help you in your conquest against good vs evil. On which side would you reign? Tell why? What inner powers would you have to use in order to be the victor? Your presentation should include a visual piece for your galaxy and the written portion should be 3-5 pages.
GOOD LUCK!
Wrinkle In Time
Project Rubric
Name__________________________________________
Here are guidelines that will help you achieve the best possible score on your project. Please include this as part of your project documents.
Project 1—Autobiography
____________/1pt Name is visible on essay
____________/1pt Autobiography is typed in 12pt font size
____________/3pts Autobiography is 3-5 pages
____________/3pts Edited with little or no grammatical or spelling errors
____________/2pts Written from the point of view of Calvin
____________/10pts Autobiography includes information related to Calvin's family, feelings, different moods and other important details about him.
____________10pts Autobiography include events discussing what led to Calvin's moods, and/or feelings, how he deals with resolving his negative moods and
things that make him unique.
______________/30 Total Points Earned
Wrinkle In Time
Project Rubric
Name__________________________________________
Here are guidelines that will help you achieve the best possible score on your project. Please include this as part of your project documents.
Project 2--Life's Lesson
____________/1pt Name is visible on essay
____________/1pt Essay is typed in 12pt font
____________/2pts Essay is 3-5 pages
___________/3pts Essay has been edited with little or no grammatical or spelling errors
___________/15pts Uses theme to thoroughly discuss Meg's lesson learned, how she learned it
and how it helped her within the storyline in the novel.
___________/3pts Student selected theme(s) not mentioned on proposal sheet.
___________/2pts Written as if reader has never read the novel
___________/3pts Creativity
____________/30 Total Points Earned
Wrinkle In Time
Project Rubric
Name__________________________________________
Here are guidelines that will help you achieve the best possible score on your project. Please include this as part of your project documents.
Project 3--Galaxies & Planets
____________/1pt Name is visible on project or log
____________/2pts specific galaxies visited within the novel.
____________/2pts Includes 2 more characters from the novel
____________/4pts Vivid description of characters met at each place
____________/5pts Thoroughly discussced detailed important events occurred on each galaxy
____________/2pts Events are sequenced in a logical order in the log or essay
____________/2pts Edited with no grammatical and spelling errors
____________/4pts Thoroughly written log or essay detailing the journey is included
____________/4pts Visual is neatly created & clearly labeled
____________/4pts Visual is very colorful & creative
____________/30 Total Points Earned
Wrinkle In Time
Project Rubric
Name__________________________________________
Here are guidelines that will help you achieve the best possible score on your project. Please include this as part of your project documents.
Project 4- The Three Mrs. W’s
____________/2pts Name is visible on project
____________/2pts Essay is 3-5 pages
____________/2pts Edited with no grammatical and spelling errors
____________/2pts Include one or more of the main characters: Meg, Charles W. or Calvin
____________/4pts Included 2 or more science fiction elements within the story
____________/3pts Included 2 or more good and evil characters to discuss Good vs Evil theme
____________/5pts Detailed written journey includes: tools from the 3 Mrs. W's,
powers used and which side of the battle you are fighting.
____________/5pts Visual is neatly created and colorful
____________/5pts Visual piece vividly shows land formations
___________/30 Total Points Earned
Language Arts Syllabus November 2, 2009
Mrs. Alexander
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 2, 2009
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Your third reading log is due on Tuesday, December 1.
• Students will take a pre-test on basic pronouns. Students who show mastery of these more basic pronouns will work on advanced pronoun use over the next two weeks. They will take a test on these concepts on Thursday, November 17th.
• Students will work on a Pronoun unit over the next two weeks and take a test on Language Network Lessons 3.1 to 3.4 on Tuesday, November 17th.
Monday, November 2
Pronoun Pre-Test
Complete Vocabra Chart – due Tuesday
Homework: Finish Vocabra chart
Tuesday, November 3
Grammar Lesson 3.1
Review Vocabra Chart
Homework: Write one original sentence with each of the 6 new Vocabra words
given this week: lustrous, inebriated, ponder, authentic, compel, & genial
Each sentence must reflect the given meaning on Vocabulary List # 5 handout
Wednesday, November 4
Grammar Lesson 3.2 (Handout Page 46)
Vocabra test Review
Homework: Study for your Vocabra Test tomorrow
Bring your pleasure book to school on Thursday
Thursday, November 5
Vocabra Test #5
Read Pleasure Books
Homework: ENJOY YOUR THREE-DAY WEEKEND ☺
Friday, November 6 - No School: Veterans Day
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 2, 2009
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Your third reading log is due on Tuesday, December 1.
• Students will take a pre-test on basic pronouns. Students who show mastery of these more basic pronouns will work on advanced pronoun use over the next two weeks. They will take a test on these concepts on Thursday, November 17th.
• Students will work on a Pronoun unit over the next two weeks and take a test on Language Network Lessons 3.1 to 3.4 on Tuesday, November 17th.
Monday, November 2
Pronoun Pre-Test
Complete Vocabra Chart – due Tuesday
Homework: Finish Vocabra chart
Tuesday, November 3
Grammar Lesson 3.1
Review Vocabra Chart
Homework: Write one original sentence with each of the 6 new Vocabra words
given this week: lustrous, inebriated, ponder, authentic, compel, & genial
Each sentence must reflect the given meaning on Vocabulary List # 5 handout
Wednesday, November 4
Grammar Lesson 3.2 (Handout Page 46)
Vocabra test Review
Homework: Study for your Vocabra Test tomorrow
Bring your pleasure book to school on Thursday
Thursday, November 5
Vocabra Test #5
Read Pleasure Books
Homework: ENJOY YOUR THREE-DAY WEEKEND ☺
Friday, November 6 - No School: Veterans Day
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Wrinkle in Time Reading Syllabus- October 26, 2009
Reading Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Week of October 26, 2009
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@d97.org
Important Information
This week we are wrapping up our reading in preparation for our project week, so stay tuned!
Students will have a cumulative test on Wednesday, November 4 on chapters 1-12, which will include: comprehension, literary quotes, science fiction elements and vocabulary. Study comprehension questions from 1-8 and students will receive 9-12 study guide this week.
As we are reading the final chapters, PLEASE DO NOT READ AHEAD!
THIS WEEK IS RED RIBBON SPIRIT WEEK! SAY NO TO DRUGS!
Monday, October 26
Comprehension and literary quote test chapter 5-8
Begin reading chapter 9
Active Reading Handout for 9-12
Collect Study Guides for chapters 1-8
Homework: Finish reading chapter 9
Finish Active Reading Handouts--Due Tuesday
Begin study guide for chapters 9-12--Due Friday
Tuesday, October 27
Review chapter 9
Introduce Vocabulary
Create your own quote: use vocab to create your own quote & give your interpretation and it must
relate to the book.
**Challenge***translate your quote into a different language.
Respond to journal topic
Begin reading chapter 10
Homework: Finish reading chapter 10 & Finish quote if necessary--Due Thursday
Wednesday, October 28
Review chapter 10
Character & element group review
Begin reading chapter 11
Homework: Finish reading chapter 11, Respond to journal topic
Work on chapter 9-12 study guide
Thursday, October 29
Review & Collect homework: Quotes & Journal
Read chapter 12
Homework: Finish chapter 9-12 study guide
Friday, October 30
Collect study guides
Finish reading chapter 12
Introduce Project Week
You might want to begin studying for next week’s cumulative test!
Homework: Enjoy your Weekend!!
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Week of October 26, 2009
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@d97.org
Important Information
This week we are wrapping up our reading in preparation for our project week, so stay tuned!
Students will have a cumulative test on Wednesday, November 4 on chapters 1-12, which will include: comprehension, literary quotes, science fiction elements and vocabulary. Study comprehension questions from 1-8 and students will receive 9-12 study guide this week.
As we are reading the final chapters, PLEASE DO NOT READ AHEAD!
THIS WEEK IS RED RIBBON SPIRIT WEEK! SAY NO TO DRUGS!
Monday, October 26
Comprehension and literary quote test chapter 5-8
Begin reading chapter 9
Active Reading Handout for 9-12
Collect Study Guides for chapters 1-8
Homework: Finish reading chapter 9
Finish Active Reading Handouts--Due Tuesday
Begin study guide for chapters 9-12--Due Friday
Tuesday, October 27
Review chapter 9
Introduce Vocabulary
Create your own quote: use vocab to create your own quote & give your interpretation and it must
relate to the book.
**Challenge***translate your quote into a different language.
Respond to journal topic
Begin reading chapter 10
Homework: Finish reading chapter 10 & Finish quote if necessary--Due Thursday
Wednesday, October 28
Review chapter 10
Character & element group review
Begin reading chapter 11
Homework: Finish reading chapter 11, Respond to journal topic
Work on chapter 9-12 study guide
Thursday, October 29
Review & Collect homework: Quotes & Journal
Read chapter 12
Homework: Finish chapter 9-12 study guide
Friday, October 30
Collect study guides
Finish reading chapter 12
Introduce Project Week
You might want to begin studying for next week’s cumulative test!
Homework: Enjoy your Weekend!!
Language Arts Syllabus October 26, 2009
Language Arts Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Week October 26, 2009
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@d97.org
Important Information:
Your second reading log is due Thursday October 29th.
Students will have a test on Chapter 2 Nouns on Tuesday, October 27th. Students who showed mastery of nouns are working on differentiated project, which will be due on Tuesday, October 27th; these students will be required to work independently and take chapter 2 test.
It was a pleasure meeting all parents during conferences!
RED RIBBON WEEK! SAY NO TO DRUGS!
Monday, October 26 (Red Day)
Review for Grammar Test
L/Network Differentiated Project is due tomorrow!
Spelling Pre-test Lesson 6
Spelling Activity: Lesson 6 pg. 30 part C—due Tuesday
Homework: Finish L/Network differentiated project
Tuesday, October 27 (Sports Day)
L/Network Grammar Test
L/Network Differentiated Project due
Review spelling homework
Spelling corrections 2 times each in syllables
Homework: Finish spelling corrections & create a spooky story using 6 spelling words and 6 vocabra words
Wednesday, October 28 (Wacky Day)
Media Center: check out books & use computers to type story
News Reel Spelling Activity: Pretend you are a reporter and write a breaking news story about something strange happening. You must use at least 4 spelling & 4 vocabra words
Homework: Finish News Reel with spelling words: BE PREPARED TO REPORT YOU NEWS TO
THE CLASS. READING LOGS DUE TOMORROW!!!
Thursday, October 29 (Tie Day)
PRESENT NEWS REELS
Spelling Review
Homework: Study for spelling test & Finish scary story, if necessary
Friday, October 30 (Halloween Costume Day)
Present your story
Spelling Lesson 6 test
Homework: Enjoy Your Weekend !
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Week October 26, 2009
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@d97.org
Important Information:
Your second reading log is due Thursday October 29th.
Students will have a test on Chapter 2 Nouns on Tuesday, October 27th. Students who showed mastery of nouns are working on differentiated project, which will be due on Tuesday, October 27th; these students will be required to work independently and take chapter 2 test.
It was a pleasure meeting all parents during conferences!
RED RIBBON WEEK! SAY NO TO DRUGS!
Monday, October 26 (Red Day)
Review for Grammar Test
L/Network Differentiated Project is due tomorrow!
Spelling Pre-test Lesson 6
Spelling Activity: Lesson 6 pg. 30 part C—due Tuesday
Homework: Finish L/Network differentiated project
Tuesday, October 27 (Sports Day)
L/Network Grammar Test
L/Network Differentiated Project due
Review spelling homework
Spelling corrections 2 times each in syllables
Homework: Finish spelling corrections & create a spooky story using 6 spelling words and 6 vocabra words
Wednesday, October 28 (Wacky Day)
Media Center: check out books & use computers to type story
News Reel Spelling Activity: Pretend you are a reporter and write a breaking news story about something strange happening. You must use at least 4 spelling & 4 vocabra words
Homework: Finish News Reel with spelling words: BE PREPARED TO REPORT YOU NEWS TO
THE CLASS. READING LOGS DUE TOMORROW!!!
Thursday, October 29 (Tie Day)
PRESENT NEWS REELS
Spelling Review
Homework: Study for spelling test & Finish scary story, if necessary
Friday, October 30 (Halloween Costume Day)
Present your story
Spelling Lesson 6 test
Homework: Enjoy Your Weekend !
Monday, October 26, 2009
Social Studies Syllabus- Week of October 26, 2009
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 26, 2009(updated today)
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*Students will receive their tests back by Thursday.
*On Thursday, October 29th , the photographers will return; therefore any student who did not take his/her school picture may take a picture. In addition, students may retake pictures if he/she returns their original pictures to the photographers. Sixth graders will take pictures during Advisory through 1st period (between 9:00 – 9:50).
*This is Red Ribbon / Spirit Week: Say No To Drugs!
*Students may wear an appropriate costume to school on Friday but they need to bring one or more canned goods. In Advisory on Monday, students will receive a Halloween letter listing all expectations. Most definitely, students may not bring (or wear) pretend weapons to school. Be sure to read the letter carefully.
Monday, October 26 – Red Day
Group work: Begin Legends Activity pp.22-24
Homework: Bring coloring utensils for Legends Activity tomorrow
Tuesday, October 27 – Sports Day
Group work: Finish Legends Activity- Complete the handout
Homework: None
Wednesday, October 28 – Wacky Day
Introduce Chapter 9- The Greeks
Complete anticipation guide
Begin reading and discussing pp. 151-155
Homework: Use information on pp. 151-155 to define the following words: legacy, Crete, prow, bull leaping, Knossos, frescoes, labyrinth, parchment, shrines, Theseus, and Minotaur - due Thursday
Picture retakes are tomorrow. You must return your old pictures.
Thursday, October 29 – Tie Day
Review homework
Continue reading and discussing pp.151–155
Homework: Finish reading pp.151–155, if necessary
Friday, October 30 –– Halloween Costume Day
Small group work: Complete Section One Assessment questions on p.155 - # 2- 5
Homework: None
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 26, 2009(updated today)
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*Students will receive their tests back by Thursday.
*On Thursday, October 29th , the photographers will return; therefore any student who did not take his/her school picture may take a picture. In addition, students may retake pictures if he/she returns their original pictures to the photographers. Sixth graders will take pictures during Advisory through 1st period (between 9:00 – 9:50).
*This is Red Ribbon / Spirit Week: Say No To Drugs!
*Students may wear an appropriate costume to school on Friday but they need to bring one or more canned goods. In Advisory on Monday, students will receive a Halloween letter listing all expectations. Most definitely, students may not bring (or wear) pretend weapons to school. Be sure to read the letter carefully.
Monday, October 26 – Red Day
Group work: Begin Legends Activity pp.22-24
Homework: Bring coloring utensils for Legends Activity tomorrow
Tuesday, October 27 – Sports Day
Group work: Finish Legends Activity- Complete the handout
Homework: None
Wednesday, October 28 – Wacky Day
Introduce Chapter 9- The Greeks
Complete anticipation guide
Begin reading and discussing pp. 151-155
Homework: Use information on pp. 151-155 to define the following words: legacy, Crete, prow, bull leaping, Knossos, frescoes, labyrinth, parchment, shrines, Theseus, and Minotaur - due Thursday
Picture retakes are tomorrow. You must return your old pictures.
Thursday, October 29 – Tie Day
Review homework
Continue reading and discussing pp.151–155
Homework: Finish reading pp.151–155, if necessary
Friday, October 30 –– Halloween Costume Day
Small group work: Complete Section One Assessment questions on p.155 - # 2- 5
Homework: None
Monday, October 19, 2009
Social Studies Syllabus- Week of October 19, 2009
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 19, 2009 (updated today 6:30 P.M.)
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please Read the Following Information:
*Students will take a test on Thursday, October 22nd covering concepts studied on pp. 5 -21.
Study the questions found on the back of my previous syllabi, latitude and longitude
coordinates, know the seven continents, four oceans, the six vocabulary words below, as well
as notes that will be taken in class this week.
*Students will learn a new outline strategy for note taking, called Power Notes. I highly
recommend students use this strategy to take notes on pp. 5-21 in order to prepare for the
upcoming test on Thursday.
*See the Power Notes Handout below
Monday, October 19– Define: prevailing winds, ocean current, precipitation, natural resources,
minerals, renewable resources, nonrenewable resources
Complete “Power Notes” handout-pp. 19-21
Homework: Finish Power Notes handout and definitions, if necessary
Tuesday, October 20 – Finish questions from back of Oct. 5th’ syllabus and review
Homework: Finsh above mentioned questions, if necessary and study for test
Wednesday, October 21– Lunchtime Study Session - see Ms. A for a pass
Continue reviewing for test
Complete Natural Resources graphic organizer
Homework: Study for test
Thursday, October 22 - Take Ch 1 test
Homework: None
Friday, October 23– No S.S. class today- Students dismissed at noon
Homework: None
Power Notes Handout PP. 19-21
1. Natural Resources
2. Kinds of natural resources
3. _________________________for Life
4. Air, _______________________, ____________________, ____________
3. Helpful natural resource but __________________________________ for life
4. Minerals
5. Iron ____________________, ________________,_________________
4. ___________________________ Fuels
5. ___________________,_______________________,__________________
2. Marco Polo discovered_____________________________________________
3. The Chinese ______________________________________________
3. Renewable ___________________________________________
4. ___________________, ________________________,______________
3. Nonrenewable resources
4. ___________________,____________________,___________________
2. Natural resources in history
3. Led to creation ______________________________________
4. People began __________________________ or ______________________
4. Also led to _____________________and ___________________meeting
each other
5. They traded ________________________ and _____________________
3. Modern _______________________________________
4. They made __________________________________________________
3. The discovery of ___________________ in____________________________
4. Then people ________________________________________________
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 19, 2009 (updated today 6:30 P.M.)
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please Read the Following Information:
*Students will take a test on Thursday, October 22nd covering concepts studied on pp. 5 -21.
Study the questions found on the back of my previous syllabi, latitude and longitude
coordinates, know the seven continents, four oceans, the six vocabulary words below, as well
as notes that will be taken in class this week.
*Students will learn a new outline strategy for note taking, called Power Notes. I highly
recommend students use this strategy to take notes on pp. 5-21 in order to prepare for the
upcoming test on Thursday.
*See the Power Notes Handout below
Monday, October 19– Define: prevailing winds, ocean current, precipitation, natural resources,
minerals, renewable resources, nonrenewable resources
Complete “Power Notes” handout-pp. 19-21
Homework: Finish Power Notes handout and definitions, if necessary
Tuesday, October 20 – Finish questions from back of Oct. 5th’ syllabus and review
Homework: Finsh above mentioned questions, if necessary and study for test
Wednesday, October 21– Lunchtime Study Session - see Ms. A for a pass
Continue reviewing for test
Complete Natural Resources graphic organizer
Homework: Study for test
Thursday, October 22 - Take Ch 1 test
Homework: None
Friday, October 23– No S.S. class today- Students dismissed at noon
Homework: None
Power Notes Handout PP. 19-21
1. Natural Resources
2. Kinds of natural resources
3. _________________________for Life
4. Air, _______________________, ____________________, ____________
3. Helpful natural resource but __________________________________ for life
4. Minerals
5. Iron ____________________, ________________,_________________
4. ___________________________ Fuels
5. ___________________,_______________________,__________________
2. Marco Polo discovered_____________________________________________
3. The Chinese ______________________________________________
3. Renewable ___________________________________________
4. ___________________, ________________________,______________
3. Nonrenewable resources
4. ___________________,____________________,___________________
2. Natural resources in history
3. Led to creation ______________________________________
4. People began __________________________ or ______________________
4. Also led to _____________________and ___________________meeting
each other
5. They traded ________________________ and _____________________
3. Modern _______________________________________
4. They made __________________________________________________
3. The discovery of ___________________ in____________________________
4. Then people ________________________________________________
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