Language Arts Syllabus- October 1, 2007

Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 1, 2007
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Important Information:
o Students received their essays back on Monday. The final draft is due on Thursday, Oct. 4th.
o Confirmation of conference times will be sent home on Tuesday, Oct 2. Please let me know if you
are unable to attend at that time. If you have yet to sign up for a conference please contact me.
o We will begin reading the Greek Myths next week. Students must have a two-gallon Ziploc bag to store their books in.
If you do not have one at home you can purchase one from me for 25 cents.
o Students will take a grammar test on Thursday, October 11
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, October 30.
o Per our Student Wellness and Fitness Initiative… if you plan to send in a treat for the class on your child’s birthday,
please be sure that you send in a healthy snack (i.e. veggies, fruit, pretzels, goldfish, etc.). If you have any question
please call or email me.
o All late work is due by Friday, Oct. 5th. Progress reports go home next Friday.

Monday, October 1
Bud Not Buddy, Show and Tell of 2-3 items
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 3
Discuss spelling rule (page 16) and begin Part A on p. 17
Socratic seminar expectations
Begin reading and marking Singapore Whipping article
Homework: Finish Spelling p. 17 – Part A only

Tuesday, October 2
Media Center Tables- Return, check out, and/or read pleasure books
Continue reading and marking Singapore Whipping
Media Center Computers- Learn how to log into computers
Homework: 1. Finish reading and marking Singapore Whipping.
2. Write at least two thought provoking questions that relate to the Singapore Whipping article. 3. You must have your article thoroughly marked and with you in class on Wednesday in order to participate in the Socratic Seminar.

Wednesday, October 3
Review Pt. A – p. 17
Spelling Lesson 3 - Part B
Socratic Seminar: Singapore Whipping
Homework: Finish P. 17 Part B, if necessary
Build Word Power- Spelling Master 3B

Thursday, October 4
Review Spelling Master 3B
The Watsons go to Birmingham- 1963: Foreshadowing Activity
SPARKLE
Homework: Study Spelling Words

Friday, October 5 - SPIRIT DAY! Wear Red and White or Julian Gear
Today we will attend an assembly so we will only have one period of LA/Rdg.
Spelling Test: Lesson 3
What do you know about the Greek Myths?
Homework: Enjoy your THREE-DAY weekend!