Language Arts and Reading Syllabus: Week of Nov 5, 2007

Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 5, 2007
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Important Information:
o Students are expected to complete a “Minor Gods” handout while reading this next section of the myth book. This sheet is due on Monday November 12.
o Students will begin working on a project for the Greek Myths this week. This project will be due on Thursday, November 15.
o Students will take a Minor Gods Comprehension and Vocabulary Test on Friday, November 16.
o Students participating in the Greek Myth enrichment group do not have to participate in the myth activities with the rest of the class. Instead they will work on selected enrichment projects. The projects are due November 12. They are also expected to finish the entire myth novel and complete a handout for the minor gods by November 12. On Monday November 12, enrichment students will receive a writing assignment that will be due on Tuesday, November 20.
o The third Reading Log is due on November 30. If students wish to include the Greek Myth book then the book must be completed by then.
o I plan to give a Word Wall # 4 retest for any student that rec’d a D or lower. It will be given on Thursday, during lunchtime.


Monday, November 5
Vocabulary for Eos, Helios, Selene, and Pan
Read Eos and Helios
Media Center for book return and Check out
Word Wall # 5 Chart
Homework: Read Selene and work on Minor Gods handout

Tuesday, November 6
Finish Think, Pair, Share activity from last week.
Vocabulary for Echo, Syrinx, The Wild & Vulgar Centaurs, and Orpheus
Read Pan and Echo
Capitalization Mixed Review
Homework: Read Syrinx and work on Minor Gods handout

Wednesday, November 7
Capitalization: Write a letter
Write 5 sentences using Minor Gods Vocabulary
Introduce Greek Myth Project- due November 15
Homework: Capitalization Proofreading. Work on Greek Myth Project.

Thursday, November 8
Review Grammar Homework
Read The Wild & Vulgar Centaurs and Asclepius
Work on Minor Gods Handout
Word Wall chart is due
Homework: Read The Nine Muses. Work on Greek Myth Project

Friday, November 9
Read Orpheus and The Muses
Finish Minor God Sheet
Word Wall Quiz # 5
Homework: Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND! Don’t forget to work on Myth Project!