Social Studies Syllabus
Mrs. Alexander Team 6 – 3 - Week of December 15, 2008
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Parents and Guardians:
*Remember, the Greek Connections/Achievement Project is due on Wednesday, December 17th.
*Students will receive their tests back this week before vacation.
*I have given my student lots of time to begin their project in class. Most students have made good use of his/her time. All students that completed a draft last week will receive it back on Monday.
*I strongly urge students to reread the project rubric to make sure all requested information has been included on the poster.
Monday, December 15:
Project work time in Media Center
Homework: Work on project- due Wednesday, Dec. 17th
Tuesday, December 16:
Begin “Focus on Ideas” handout p. 47 – due Thursday
Project work time
Homework: Finish project due tomorrow
Wednesday, December 17:
Present projects
Begin “Using Vocabulary” handout p. 48- due Thursday
Homework: Finish p. 47 and 48 handouts
Thursday, December 18:
Review homework
Begin Winter Holidays activity
Homework: None
Friday, December 19:
Finish Winter Holidays activity
Homework: None! Have a restful holiday vacation. See you on Monday, January 5th, 2009
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Reading Language Arts Syllabus- December 15, 2008
Team 6-3 Mrs. alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of December 15, 2008
Blog: d97jalexander.blogspot.com – email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
o Students began a Heracles time line project last Friday. It is an in-school assignment and should be completed by Tuesday, December 16.
o The differentiation group received a Hero writing assignment last week. The typed final draft is due Tuesday, December 16.
o Our students will also be a part of a play. They received the play and their parts last Thursday. Lines should be memorized and we will perform our play on Wednesday in the auditorium during 8th and 9th period.
o Last week students not in the differentiation group began a Greek Myth Project. They were given a Tic-Tac-Toe Board and told to select one of the nine project choices. It is due on Thursday, December 18. Remember this is a FINAL project so it must be of the highest quality!
o Our next Reading Log will be due on Thursday, January 8
o Please let your child’s Reading teacher know if your child will be absent this week. It really helps our reporting of the attendance. Be sure to encourage your child to turn in projects prior to their absence if they will not be at school when it is collected.
Monday, December 15
Finish In-Class Heracles Timeline Project
Play Rehearsal
Greek Project Work Time
Homework: Memorize and practice play lines and/or bring in requested props.
Differentiation Group – Hero Writing Assignment is due on Tuesday.
Non Differentiation Group: Continue to work on Greek project-due Thursday
If you have not returned the signed report card envelope, please do so a.s.a.p.
Tuesday, December 16
Differentiation Group: Hero Project Due Today
Participate in Team 6-3 Olympics
Play Rehearsal, time permitting
Homework: Memorize and practice play lines and/or bring in requested props.
Work on Greek Myth Project – due Thursday, December 18.
Wednesday, December 17
Present Plays in Auditorium
Homework: Finish Greek Myth Project – due Thursday
Thursday, December 18
Tic-Tac-Toe, Greek Project is due today.
Begin Watching Hercules Movie
Book Talks Regarding Student Choice Novel Study After Our Break-Student Take Survey
Homework: Students may bring a store brought, healthy snack to share on Friday.
Friday, December 19
Continue Watching Hercules Movie
Homework: Have a SUPER winter holiday. See you on Jan. 5th, 2009.
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of December 15, 2008
Blog: d97jalexander.blogspot.com – email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
o Students began a Heracles time line project last Friday. It is an in-school assignment and should be completed by Tuesday, December 16.
o The differentiation group received a Hero writing assignment last week. The typed final draft is due Tuesday, December 16.
o Our students will also be a part of a play. They received the play and their parts last Thursday. Lines should be memorized and we will perform our play on Wednesday in the auditorium during 8th and 9th period.
o Last week students not in the differentiation group began a Greek Myth Project. They were given a Tic-Tac-Toe Board and told to select one of the nine project choices. It is due on Thursday, December 18. Remember this is a FINAL project so it must be of the highest quality!
o Our next Reading Log will be due on Thursday, January 8
o Please let your child’s Reading teacher know if your child will be absent this week. It really helps our reporting of the attendance. Be sure to encourage your child to turn in projects prior to their absence if they will not be at school when it is collected.
Monday, December 15
Finish In-Class Heracles Timeline Project
Play Rehearsal
Greek Project Work Time
Homework: Memorize and practice play lines and/or bring in requested props.
Differentiation Group – Hero Writing Assignment is due on Tuesday.
Non Differentiation Group: Continue to work on Greek project-due Thursday
If you have not returned the signed report card envelope, please do so a.s.a.p.
Tuesday, December 16
Differentiation Group: Hero Project Due Today
Participate in Team 6-3 Olympics
Play Rehearsal, time permitting
Homework: Memorize and practice play lines and/or bring in requested props.
Work on Greek Myth Project – due Thursday, December 18.
Wednesday, December 17
Present Plays in Auditorium
Homework: Finish Greek Myth Project – due Thursday
Thursday, December 18
Tic-Tac-Toe, Greek Project is due today.
Begin Watching Hercules Movie
Book Talks Regarding Student Choice Novel Study After Our Break-Student Take Survey
Homework: Students may bring a store brought, healthy snack to share on Friday.
Friday, December 19
Continue Watching Hercules Movie
Homework: Have a SUPER winter holiday. See you on Jan. 5th, 2009.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Greek Achievement/Connections Poster Project and Rubrics
Greek Achievement/Greek Connections Poster Project
Instead of a Social Studies test on Chapter 11 you are to create a poster regarding the following:
* An achievement the Greeks have contributed to our society or
* Explain a Greek connection that is found in our modern world
You cannot use Nike or the marathon because these examples were used in class.
An achievement is something the Greeks invented or created that is used in our society today. Examples of achievements are: Greek columns, democracy, pottery, philosophy, Socratic Method, scientific method, Greek origin words, etc. You can find many more examples in Ch. 11 of our textbook or ask your teacher for assistance.
A connection is a Greek idea that is found in today’s society. Here is an example of what can be written about Nike:
Did you know that the Nike Corporation was probably named after a Greek mythological character, called Nike? Athena was the goddess of war and had a companion called Nike. Nike was the spirit of victory and was always at Athena’s side to help her be victorious in battle. Nike is a good name for the company because it symbolizes a great success for the company or people who wear their products.
1. Greek Achievement - include the following: (A great differentiation project)
A. Your visual must include a written explanation about the achievement, background
information such as who created it, who used it and why, where and when it was used, where can it be found, the time period, etc.)
B. Explain why it is important to our society and how it is used in our society today
C. Create a visual such as a poster or power point presentation
D. If using a poster it must be decorative, have a border, and cannot be any
bigger than 18 X 22 inches and no smaller than 8.5 X 11 inches.
E. Power points must be decorative and can be read clearly. (See teacher for permission)
F. All information on the visual must be typed and include 3 or more colorful
pictures, graphics, etc.
G. If typing paper is used then it must be matted to construction paper.
H. Be sure to cite your source of information on the back of your poster.
2. Greek Connection - please note the following requirements:
A. Give background information about the Ancient Greek topic on the poster
B. Include an explanation about how it is used in our society today so that the teacher can understand the connection
C. Make an inference about the topic (see the example above)
D. If using a poster it must be decorative, have a border, and cannot be any
bigger than 18 X 22 inches and no smaller than 8.5 X 11 inches.
E. Power points must be decorative and can be read clearly. (See teacher for permission)
F. Informaiton on your visual must be typed and include 3 or more colorful pictures, graphics, an icon or original logo(s), etc.
G. If typing paper is used then it must be matted to construction paper.
H. Be sure to cite your source of information on the back of your poster.
Visual Aid Rubric:
Name_____________________________________Per._________Date_____________
Name of Topic__________________________________________
1. _______/ 3 pts. Background information given about Greek topic
2. ______¬_ / 3 pts. Student explains relationship/connection between Greeks and our modern society
3. _______/ 4 pts. Student makes valid inference
Explains why topic is important to our society and/or
How it is used in our society today
4. _______/ 3 pts. Poster/visual has no more than 3 grammatical and/or spelling errors
5. _______/ 3 pts. Information has been typed and is large enough to be seen from a distance
6. _______/ 3 pts. Contains 3 or more colorful graphics, drawings, icons, and/or original logos etc.
7. _______/ 4 pts. Visual is creative and neat (posters must have a border)
8. _______/ 2 pts. Poster is appropriate size or power point is presented appropriately
9. _______/ 2 pts. Project is turned in on time
_________/ 27 Sub Total
Effort
1. ______/ 7 pts. Draft completed and turned in on time
2. ______/5 pts. Student was focused and displayed appropriate behavior during work time
________/ 39 Total Points
Name_______________________________Per______Date_______
Name of Game _____________________________________________
Olympic Game Assessment Rubric
1. _______/ 3 pts. Game is creative and appropriate
2. _______/ 2 pts. Poster gives a clear explanation about how to play and win the game
3. _______/ 2 pts. Materials needed to play game are included on poster
4. _______/ 3 pts. Poster/presentation has no more than 3 grammatical errors
5. _______/ 2 pts. Information has been typed and is large enough to be seen from a distance
6. _______/ 2 pts. Contains 2 or more colorful graphics, drawings, icons, and/or original logos etc.
7. _______/ 2 pts. Visual is creative and neat (posters must have a border)
8. _______/ 3 pts. Student’s behavior is appropriate throughout entire presentation
9. _______/ 3pts. Students include an interesting opening and/or closing ceremony.
10. ______/ 5 pts. Students included a two or more paragraph written explanation about the Olympics
_________/ 27 Total Points
Effort
1. ______/ 7 pts. Draft completed and turned in on time
2. ______/5 pts. Student was focused and displayed appropriate behavior during work time
________/ 39 Total Points
Instead of a Social Studies test on Chapter 11 you are to create a poster regarding the following:
* An achievement the Greeks have contributed to our society or
* Explain a Greek connection that is found in our modern world
You cannot use Nike or the marathon because these examples were used in class.
An achievement is something the Greeks invented or created that is used in our society today. Examples of achievements are: Greek columns, democracy, pottery, philosophy, Socratic Method, scientific method, Greek origin words, etc. You can find many more examples in Ch. 11 of our textbook or ask your teacher for assistance.
A connection is a Greek idea that is found in today’s society. Here is an example of what can be written about Nike:
Did you know that the Nike Corporation was probably named after a Greek mythological character, called Nike? Athena was the goddess of war and had a companion called Nike. Nike was the spirit of victory and was always at Athena’s side to help her be victorious in battle. Nike is a good name for the company because it symbolizes a great success for the company or people who wear their products.
1. Greek Achievement - include the following: (A great differentiation project)
A. Your visual must include a written explanation about the achievement, background
information such as who created it, who used it and why, where and when it was used, where can it be found, the time period, etc.)
B. Explain why it is important to our society and how it is used in our society today
C. Create a visual such as a poster or power point presentation
D. If using a poster it must be decorative, have a border, and cannot be any
bigger than 18 X 22 inches and no smaller than 8.5 X 11 inches.
E. Power points must be decorative and can be read clearly. (See teacher for permission)
F. All information on the visual must be typed and include 3 or more colorful
pictures, graphics, etc.
G. If typing paper is used then it must be matted to construction paper.
H. Be sure to cite your source of information on the back of your poster.
2. Greek Connection - please note the following requirements:
A. Give background information about the Ancient Greek topic on the poster
B. Include an explanation about how it is used in our society today so that the teacher can understand the connection
C. Make an inference about the topic (see the example above)
D. If using a poster it must be decorative, have a border, and cannot be any
bigger than 18 X 22 inches and no smaller than 8.5 X 11 inches.
E. Power points must be decorative and can be read clearly. (See teacher for permission)
F. Informaiton on your visual must be typed and include 3 or more colorful pictures, graphics, an icon or original logo(s), etc.
G. If typing paper is used then it must be matted to construction paper.
H. Be sure to cite your source of information on the back of your poster.
Visual Aid Rubric:
Name_____________________________________Per._________Date_____________
Name of Topic__________________________________________
1. _______/ 3 pts. Background information given about Greek topic
2. ______¬_ / 3 pts. Student explains relationship/connection between Greeks and our modern society
3. _______/ 4 pts. Student makes valid inference
Explains why topic is important to our society and/or
How it is used in our society today
4. _______/ 3 pts. Poster/visual has no more than 3 grammatical and/or spelling errors
5. _______/ 3 pts. Information has been typed and is large enough to be seen from a distance
6. _______/ 3 pts. Contains 3 or more colorful graphics, drawings, icons, and/or original logos etc.
7. _______/ 4 pts. Visual is creative and neat (posters must have a border)
8. _______/ 2 pts. Poster is appropriate size or power point is presented appropriately
9. _______/ 2 pts. Project is turned in on time
_________/ 27 Sub Total
Effort
1. ______/ 7 pts. Draft completed and turned in on time
2. ______/5 pts. Student was focused and displayed appropriate behavior during work time
________/ 39 Total Points
Name_______________________________Per______Date_______
Name of Game _____________________________________________
Olympic Game Assessment Rubric
1. _______/ 3 pts. Game is creative and appropriate
2. _______/ 2 pts. Poster gives a clear explanation about how to play and win the game
3. _______/ 2 pts. Materials needed to play game are included on poster
4. _______/ 3 pts. Poster/presentation has no more than 3 grammatical errors
5. _______/ 2 pts. Information has been typed and is large enough to be seen from a distance
6. _______/ 2 pts. Contains 2 or more colorful graphics, drawings, icons, and/or original logos etc.
7. _______/ 2 pts. Visual is creative and neat (posters must have a border)
8. _______/ 3 pts. Student’s behavior is appropriate throughout entire presentation
9. _______/ 3pts. Students include an interesting opening and/or closing ceremony.
10. ______/ 5 pts. Students included a two or more paragraph written explanation about the Olympics
_________/ 27 Total Points
Effort
1. ______/ 7 pts. Draft completed and turned in on time
2. ______/5 pts. Student was focused and displayed appropriate behavior during work time
________/ 39 Total Points
Social Studies Syllabus- Week of December 8, 2008
Social Studies Syllabus
Mrs. Alexander Team 6 – 3 - Week of December 8, 2008
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com - Email: jalexander@op97.org
Parents and Guardians:
*We had a great time at our Greek Town field trip. Thanks to all the parents that volunteered their time as chaperones. I hope my students got a few ideas about a good topic for their upcoming project.
*On Tuesday - Friday, students will have lots of work time to develop their connections/achievement project. I do hope each student makes good use of their time. We will go to the library Tuesday – Friday and even on Monday.
The project is due next Wednesday, December 17th.
Monday, December 8: No Class –Field Trip
Tuesday, December 9: Block Schedule – Periods 1 and 2 only today
In class students can begin to read pp. 185 – 190 and define:
Intellect, philosophia, philosophers, Socratic Method, political science, classify, scientific method, hypothesis, logic, syllogism, Hippocrates
Project work time
Homework: Finish reading pp. 185 – 190 and complete definitions – due next class session
Wednesday, December 10: Block Schedule
Period 3 only:
1. In class students can begin to read pp. 185 – 190 and define:
Intellect, philosophia, philosophers, Socratic Method, political science, classify, scientific method, hypothesis, logic, syllogism, Hippocrates
2, Project work time
Homework: Finish reading and definitions
Period 1 only:
Review homework and project work time
Homework: Work on project
Thursday, December 11: Block Schedule – Periods 2 and 3 only
Review homework and project work time
Homework: Work on project
Friday, December 12: Regular schedule today
Project work time
Homework: Work on project- due Wednesday, Dec. 17th
Mrs. Alexander Team 6 – 3 - Week of December 8, 2008
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com - Email: jalexander@op97.org
Parents and Guardians:
*We had a great time at our Greek Town field trip. Thanks to all the parents that volunteered their time as chaperones. I hope my students got a few ideas about a good topic for their upcoming project.
*On Tuesday - Friday, students will have lots of work time to develop their connections/achievement project. I do hope each student makes good use of their time. We will go to the library Tuesday – Friday and even on Monday.
The project is due next Wednesday, December 17th.
Monday, December 8: No Class –Field Trip
Tuesday, December 9: Block Schedule – Periods 1 and 2 only today
In class students can begin to read pp. 185 – 190 and define:
Intellect, philosophia, philosophers, Socratic Method, political science, classify, scientific method, hypothesis, logic, syllogism, Hippocrates
Project work time
Homework: Finish reading pp. 185 – 190 and complete definitions – due next class session
Wednesday, December 10: Block Schedule
Period 3 only:
1. In class students can begin to read pp. 185 – 190 and define:
Intellect, philosophia, philosophers, Socratic Method, political science, classify, scientific method, hypothesis, logic, syllogism, Hippocrates
2, Project work time
Homework: Finish reading and definitions
Period 1 only:
Review homework and project work time
Homework: Work on project
Thursday, December 11: Block Schedule – Periods 2 and 3 only
Review homework and project work time
Homework: Work on project
Friday, December 12: Regular schedule today
Project work time
Homework: Work on project- due Wednesday, Dec. 17th
Reading/Language Arts Syllabus- Week of December 8, 2008
Team 6-3 Mrs. alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of December 8, 2008
Blog: d97jalexander.blogspot.com – email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
o There will be a Greek Myth Minor God Vocabulary Test for all students on Monday, Dec 8.
o Students will take Greek Myth Minor God Comprehension Test on Wednesday, December 10. As we read the minor gods section of the novel students have a handout they must complete. The handout must be completed by Wednesday December 10.
o This week students not in the differentiation group will begin a Greek Myth Project. They will receive a Tic-Tac-Toe Board with nine project choices. They are to select the project that best fits their learning style and complete it by Thursday, December 18. Remember this is a FINAL project so it must be of the highest quality!
o Don’t forget, differentiation projects are due this Tuesday. They will receive a writing assignment on Tuesday. The final typed draft is next Tuesday, December 16.
o Our next Reading Log will be due on Thursday, January 8.
Monday, December 8
Media Center Front Tables: 8th Period
Minor Gods Vocabulary Test
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 7
Homework: Study for the Minor Gods Comprehension Test- on Wednesday.
Tuesday, December 9
Differentiation Projects Due Today
Read and Discuss The Nine Muses and Orpheus
Spelling Master 7B
Review for Minor Gods Comprehension Test
Homework: Study for the Minor Gods Comprehension Test- tomorrow! Make sure your Minor Gods Handout is complete- I will collect it tomorrow!
Wednesday, December 10
Study for the Minor Gods Comprehension Test
Greek Myth Tic-Tac-Toe Board Project - due Thursday, December 18 (non-differentiation grp)
Spelling Page 34 Part C
Introduce Greek Plays- performance will be on Wednesday, December 17
Homework: Work on Project. Prepare for upcoming play.
Thursday, December 11
Read Heracles Myth
Spelling Master 7A
Review for Spelling Test
Read Pleasure Books
Homework: Study for Spelling Test. Prepare for play! Work on Project.
Friday, December 12 (Report Cards TODAY)
Introduce In-Class Project: Heracles Timeline
Work on Greek Play
Homework: Have a SUPER weekend!!! Get your Report Card Envelope SIGNED this weekend!
Return Report Card Envelope on Monday
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of December 8, 2008
Blog: d97jalexander.blogspot.com – email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
o There will be a Greek Myth Minor God Vocabulary Test for all students on Monday, Dec 8.
o Students will take Greek Myth Minor God Comprehension Test on Wednesday, December 10. As we read the minor gods section of the novel students have a handout they must complete. The handout must be completed by Wednesday December 10.
o This week students not in the differentiation group will begin a Greek Myth Project. They will receive a Tic-Tac-Toe Board with nine project choices. They are to select the project that best fits their learning style and complete it by Thursday, December 18. Remember this is a FINAL project so it must be of the highest quality!
o Don’t forget, differentiation projects are due this Tuesday. They will receive a writing assignment on Tuesday. The final typed draft is next Tuesday, December 16.
o Our next Reading Log will be due on Thursday, January 8.
Monday, December 8
Media Center Front Tables: 8th Period
Minor Gods Vocabulary Test
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 7
Homework: Study for the Minor Gods Comprehension Test- on Wednesday.
Tuesday, December 9
Differentiation Projects Due Today
Read and Discuss The Nine Muses and Orpheus
Spelling Master 7B
Review for Minor Gods Comprehension Test
Homework: Study for the Minor Gods Comprehension Test- tomorrow! Make sure your Minor Gods Handout is complete- I will collect it tomorrow!
Wednesday, December 10
Study for the Minor Gods Comprehension Test
Greek Myth Tic-Tac-Toe Board Project - due Thursday, December 18 (non-differentiation grp)
Spelling Page 34 Part C
Introduce Greek Plays- performance will be on Wednesday, December 17
Homework: Work on Project. Prepare for upcoming play.
Thursday, December 11
Read Heracles Myth
Spelling Master 7A
Review for Spelling Test
Read Pleasure Books
Homework: Study for Spelling Test. Prepare for play! Work on Project.
Friday, December 12 (Report Cards TODAY)
Introduce In-Class Project: Heracles Timeline
Work on Greek Play
Homework: Have a SUPER weekend!!! Get your Report Card Envelope SIGNED this weekend!
Return Report Card Envelope on Monday
Monday, December 1, 2008
Social Studies Syllabus and Study Guide - Week of December 1, 2008
Social Studies Syllabus
Mrs. Alexander Team 6 – 3 - Week of December 1, 2008
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com - Email: jalexander@op97.org
Parents and Guardians:
*Last week I announced an upcoming test to be given on Thursday, December 4th. Please see the study guide on the reverse side of this syllabus.
*I have not received all the Comic Strip projects. I will still accept it for late credit but I must have it by Tuesday. I will not accept any projects after Tuesday, December 2nd.
*Don’t forget our trip to Greek Town on Dec. 8th. $20 is due to your child’s L/A teacher , a.s.a.p. Trip money will not be accepted after Wednesday, December 3rd .
Monday, December 1:
Continue reviewing Guided Reading Questions handout
Begin to create a list of Greek connections found in our present day society
Homework: Map of Greece
Tuesday , December 2:
Review homework
Finish reviewing Guided Reading Questions handout
Homework: Life of Sparta - graphic organizer
Wednesday, December 3:
Review homework
Compare and contrast Sparta and Athens
Review Anticipation Guide and for test
Homework: Study for test on Thursday
Thursday, December 4:
Take Ch. 10 test
When done with test read pp. 179-185 and define:
oracles, prophecy, Oracle at Delphi, Olympia, Olympic Games, Hippodrome, pancratium, pentathlon, Herodotus, Olympiads, soliloquy, tragedies, orchestra (see margin on p. 183), and comedies
Homework: Finish reading and defining above words found on pp. 179 - 185
Friday, December 5:
Review homework and discuss Greek connections discovered on pp. 179-185
Watch movie: Ancient Greeks, time permitting
Introduce “Greek Connections” project – due Wednesday, December 17th
Homework: Get project sheet signed
Chapter 10 Study Guide
Study Guide: Be sure to study the following for test on Chapter 10- pp. 163-176:
1. All the vocabulary words: polis, acropolis, agora, aristocrats, ephors, artisans, Council
of Elders, helots, perioeci, Assembly, constitution, oligarchy, democratic, magistrates, Council of Five Hundred, triremes, defensive league, mercenaries,
2. Section Questions on pp. 164 and 167
3. Guided Reading Questions handout for pp.168 -176
4. Life in Sparta - graphic organizer
5. Similarities and differences of Sparta and Athens
6. Types of governments Sparta and Athens had
7. The Battle of Marathon
8. The Battle of Thermopylae
9. The Delian League
10. How the Peloponnesian War began and ended
11. Women rights in Sparta and Athens
12. Who Pericles was and what he did
13. Decline of Athens
14. Greek values
15. Greek Map
16. Anticipation Guide
Mrs. Alexander Team 6 – 3 - Week of December 1, 2008
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com - Email: jalexander@op97.org
Parents and Guardians:
*Last week I announced an upcoming test to be given on Thursday, December 4th. Please see the study guide on the reverse side of this syllabus.
*I have not received all the Comic Strip projects. I will still accept it for late credit but I must have it by Tuesday. I will not accept any projects after Tuesday, December 2nd.
*Don’t forget our trip to Greek Town on Dec. 8th. $20 is due to your child’s L/A teacher , a.s.a.p. Trip money will not be accepted after Wednesday, December 3rd .
Monday, December 1:
Continue reviewing Guided Reading Questions handout
Begin to create a list of Greek connections found in our present day society
Homework: Map of Greece
Tuesday , December 2:
Review homework
Finish reviewing Guided Reading Questions handout
Homework: Life of Sparta - graphic organizer
Wednesday, December 3:
Review homework
Compare and contrast Sparta and Athens
Review Anticipation Guide and for test
Homework: Study for test on Thursday
Thursday, December 4:
Take Ch. 10 test
When done with test read pp. 179-185 and define:
oracles, prophecy, Oracle at Delphi, Olympia, Olympic Games, Hippodrome, pancratium, pentathlon, Herodotus, Olympiads, soliloquy, tragedies, orchestra (see margin on p. 183), and comedies
Homework: Finish reading and defining above words found on pp. 179 - 185
Friday, December 5:
Review homework and discuss Greek connections discovered on pp. 179-185
Watch movie: Ancient Greeks, time permitting
Introduce “Greek Connections” project – due Wednesday, December 17th
Homework: Get project sheet signed
Chapter 10 Study Guide
Study Guide: Be sure to study the following for test on Chapter 10- pp. 163-176:
1. All the vocabulary words: polis, acropolis, agora, aristocrats, ephors, artisans, Council
of Elders, helots, perioeci, Assembly, constitution, oligarchy, democratic, magistrates, Council of Five Hundred, triremes, defensive league, mercenaries,
2. Section Questions on pp. 164 and 167
3. Guided Reading Questions handout for pp.168 -176
4. Life in Sparta - graphic organizer
5. Similarities and differences of Sparta and Athens
6. Types of governments Sparta and Athens had
7. The Battle of Marathon
8. The Battle of Thermopylae
9. The Delian League
10. How the Peloponnesian War began and ended
11. Women rights in Sparta and Athens
12. Who Pericles was and what he did
13. Decline of Athens
14. Greek values
15. Greek Map
16. Anticipation Guide
Greek Town Permission Slip
Team 6 - 3
Hellenic Museum and Restaurant Field Trip
On Monday, December 8, 2008, we’ll visit Greek Town to tour the Hellenic Museum and enjoy a delicious meal at the Parthenon Restaurant. The cost will be $20.00 per child. It will cost $9 for the bus and museum and $11 for the restaurant. If your child does not wish to eat at the restaurant then he/she should plan to bring a lunch and only pay $9. Please let us know if you are available to chaperone our trip. Chaperones only have to pay $11.00 for the meal if they wish to eat at the restaurant. One of the teachers will contact if you are selected as a chaperone. All money is due by Wednesday, December 3rd. Please send cash only.
Schedule:
9:30 A.M. Board bus
10:00-11:30 A.M. Hellenic Museum at 801 W. Adams
11:45 A.M. Lunch at the Parthenon Restaurant at 314 S. Halsted
12:45 P.M. Board buses to return back to school.
1:30 P.M. Arrive back at school. Students will go to their 7th period class and finish the rest of their school day.
-----------------------Clip and return to your reading teacher--------------------------------------------
I give permission for my child ______________________________to attend the field trip to Greek Town with team 6-3 on Monday, December 8, 2008. My child understands that all school rules and regulations still apply for him/her while on this trip. Violations could result in him/her not being allowed to go on future trips.
Parent Signature___________________________________________________________________
Emergency contact infor during the hours of our trip______________________________
If you would like to contribute toward the scholarship of a student please feel free to do so. Thank you very much. $___________
Does your child have any food restrictions? Please explain or write your comments here:
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Reading/Language Arts Syllabus- Week of December 1, 2008
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of December 1, 2008
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
o There will be a Greek Myth Minor God Vocabulary Test for all students on Monday, Dec 8.
o Students will take Greek Myth Minor God Comprehension Test on Wednesday, December 10. As we read the Minor Gods section of the Greek Myth book students will have a handout they must complete. The handout must be completed by Wednesday December 10.
o Students participating in the differentiation group will be given a Myth Project Menu today. The projects are due on Tuesday, December 9. On December 9th students participating in differentiation will be given a writing assignment that will be due on Tues., December 16.
o Third Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, December 2.
o Permission Slip and Money for the Greek Town Field Trip is due on Wednesday, December 3.
Monday, December 1
Introduce Minor Gods Handout- due December 10th
Vocabulary Notes: Prometheus, Pandora, and Deucalion
Read and Discuss Prometheus
More Practice with Commas in Sentences (handout page 164)
Homework: Read Pandora. Your Reading Log with parent signatures is due tomorrow!
Finish comma handout p. 164 (updated Dec. 1st)
Tuesday, December 2
Reading Log #3 due
Media Center Computers- 9th Period
Vocabulary: Eos, Helios, and Selene
Read and Discuss Deucalion
Language Network Book: Read page 212 and complete page 213 Part A
Homework: Read Eos. Continue working on Minor God Handout. Greek Town Permission Slip and Money- due tomorrow!
Wednesday, December 3
Read Helios and Selene
Vocabulary: Pan, Echo, and Syrinx
Language Network Book: Read pages 214 to 216
Homework: Punctuating Quotations: Application (handout page 171)
Thursday, December 4
Review Grammar Homework
Read and Discuss Pan & Echo
Vocabulary: Wild & Vulgar Centaurs and Orpheus
Study for Vocabulary Test
Homework: Read Syrinx
Friday, December 5
Read Wild & Vulgar Centaurs and Asclepius
Semicolons and Colons (handout pages 172-173)
Homework: Have a SUPER weekend!!! Study for your Vocabulary Test on Monday.
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of December 1, 2008
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
o There will be a Greek Myth Minor God Vocabulary Test for all students on Monday, Dec 8.
o Students will take Greek Myth Minor God Comprehension Test on Wednesday, December 10. As we read the Minor Gods section of the Greek Myth book students will have a handout they must complete. The handout must be completed by Wednesday December 10.
o Students participating in the differentiation group will be given a Myth Project Menu today. The projects are due on Tuesday, December 9. On December 9th students participating in differentiation will be given a writing assignment that will be due on Tues., December 16.
o Third Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, December 2.
o Permission Slip and Money for the Greek Town Field Trip is due on Wednesday, December 3.
Monday, December 1
Introduce Minor Gods Handout- due December 10th
Vocabulary Notes: Prometheus, Pandora, and Deucalion
Read and Discuss Prometheus
More Practice with Commas in Sentences (handout page 164)
Homework: Read Pandora. Your Reading Log with parent signatures is due tomorrow!
Finish comma handout p. 164 (updated Dec. 1st)
Tuesday, December 2
Reading Log #3 due
Media Center Computers- 9th Period
Vocabulary: Eos, Helios, and Selene
Read and Discuss Deucalion
Language Network Book: Read page 212 and complete page 213 Part A
Homework: Read Eos. Continue working on Minor God Handout. Greek Town Permission Slip and Money- due tomorrow!
Wednesday, December 3
Read Helios and Selene
Vocabulary: Pan, Echo, and Syrinx
Language Network Book: Read pages 214 to 216
Homework: Punctuating Quotations: Application (handout page 171)
Thursday, December 4
Review Grammar Homework
Read and Discuss Pan & Echo
Vocabulary: Wild & Vulgar Centaurs and Orpheus
Study for Vocabulary Test
Homework: Read Syrinx
Friday, December 5
Read Wild & Vulgar Centaurs and Asclepius
Semicolons and Colons (handout pages 172-173)
Homework: Have a SUPER weekend!!! Study for your Vocabulary Test on Monday.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Ch. 10 Guided Reading Questions - PP. 168 -176
Social Studies – Chapter 10 Guided Reading Questions pp. 168 - 176
Answer each question thoroughly
1. Explain what these two leaders did as reformers of the Athenian government.
A. Draco
B. Peisistratus
2. Compare the details of Solon’s constitution and Cleistrienes constitution.
Solon’s Constitution l Cleisthene’s Constitution
3. Describe how the Athenians were able to win the battle at Marathon. (Tell 2-3 events.)
4. Why did Sparta and other city-states decide to help Athens fight the Persians?
5. Tell 3-4 main events involving Xerxes’ army and the Greeks at the battle at Thermopylae.
6. Explain how the Greeks were finally able to win the war against the Persians.
7. Explain how the Delian League led Athens to eventually have a powerful empire.
8. Tell 2 or more things Pericles accomplished in Athens.
9. What were the causes and effects of the Peloponnesian War? (Make a list of 2-3 main things)
10. List two (or more) events that caused the decline of Athens’s powerful influence.
11. On pp. 175-176 explain what led to the fall of the Greek city-states. (Tell 2 or more things)
Answer each question thoroughly
1. Explain what these two leaders did as reformers of the Athenian government.
A. Draco
B. Peisistratus
2. Compare the details of Solon’s constitution and Cleistrienes constitution.
Solon’s Constitution l Cleisthene’s Constitution
3. Describe how the Athenians were able to win the battle at Marathon. (Tell 2-3 events.)
4. Why did Sparta and other city-states decide to help Athens fight the Persians?
5. Tell 3-4 main events involving Xerxes’ army and the Greeks at the battle at Thermopylae.
6. Explain how the Greeks were finally able to win the war against the Persians.
7. Explain how the Delian League led Athens to eventually have a powerful empire.
8. Tell 2 or more things Pericles accomplished in Athens.
9. What were the causes and effects of the Peloponnesian War? (Make a list of 2-3 main things)
10. List two (or more) events that caused the decline of Athens’s powerful influence.
11. On pp. 175-176 explain what led to the fall of the Greek city-states. (Tell 2 or more things)
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Social Studies Syllabus- Week of November 17 - 25, 2008
This syllabus was updated November 21st
Period 1 Social Studies Syllabus
Mrs. Alexander Team 6 – 3 - November 17 – 25, 2008
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com - Email: jalexander@op97.org
Parents and Guardians:
*The due date for the Comic Strip project, has been changed to Friday, November 21 for all classes.
*Next week’s syllabus may change. If they do, students will not receive a new syllabus. Please check my blog.
*We will take a trip to Greek Town to visit the Hellenic Museum and for lunch, on Dec. 8th. Students will receive a permission slip and should turn in field trip money to their L/Arts teacher.
Monday, November 17:
1. Finish reviewing Odyssey play
2. Work on Comic Strip
Homework: Finish Comic Strip-due Fri.
Wednesday , November 19:
1. Introduce Ch. 10
2. Complete Anticipation Guide
3. Do Map Activity p. 165
4. Review Iliad and Odyssey handout
5. Read pp. 163-164
Homework: Section 1 Questions p.164(2-4 )
Define: aristocrats, ephors, artisans, Council of Elders, helots, perioeci – pp. 163-167
Thursday, November 20:
1. Introduce pp. 164-167 vocabulary & read
Homework: Section 2 Questions p.167 (2-4)
Friday, November 21: Comic Strips Due Today
1. Define pp. 168-175 vocabulary terms:
Assembly, constitution, oligarchy, democratic, magistrates, Council of Five Hundred, triremes, defensive league, and mercenaries
2. Review homework
3. Do Spartan graphic organizers & review
4. Read pp. 168-175 and begin Guided Reading questions
Homework:Complete Guided Questions # 1 -5 only -due Tues., November 25
Tuesday, November 25
1. Review homework questions
2. Read pp. 175 - 176 and finish Guided Reading Questions
Homework: Complete Greek Map – due Monday December 1st
Period 2 Social Studies Syllabus
Mrs. Alexander Team 6 – 3 - November 17 – 25, 2008
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com - Email: jalexander@op97.org
Parents and Guardians:
*The due date for the Comic Strip project, has been changed to Friday, November 21 for all classes.
*Next week’s syllabus may change. If they do, students will not receive a new syllabus. Please check my blog.
*We will take a trip to Greek Town to visit the Hellenic Museum and for lunch, on Dec. 8th. Students will receive a permission slip and should turn in field trip money to their L/Arts teacher.
Tuesday, November 18:
1. Finish reviewing Odyssey play
2. Work on Comic Strip
Homework: Finish Comic Strip-due Fri.
Wednesday , November 19:
1. Introduce Ch. 10
2. Complete Anticipation Guide
3. Do Map Activity p. 165
4. Review Iliad and Odyssey handout
5. Read pp. 163-164
Homework: Section 1 Questions p.164(2-4 )
Define: aristocrats, ephors, artisans, Council of Elders, helots, perioeci pp. 163-167
Thursday, November 20:
1. Introduce pp. 164-167 vocabulary & read
Homework: Section 2 Questions p.167 (2-4)
Monday, November 24: Comic Strips Due
1. Define pp. 168-175 vocabulary terms:
Assembly, constitution, oligarchy, democratic, magistrates, Council of Five Hundred, triremes, defensive league, and mercenaries
2. Review homework
3. Do Spartan graphic organizers & review
4. Read pp. 168-175 and begin Guided Reading questions
Homework: Finish Guided Questions-due Tues., November 25
Tuesday, November 25
1. Review homework questions
2. Read pp. 175 - 176 and finish Guided Reading Questions
Homework: Complete Greek Map – due Monday December 1st
Period 3 Social Studies Syllabus
Mrs. Alexander Team 6 – 3 - November 17 – 25, 2008
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com - Email: jalexander@op97.org
Parents and Guardians:
*The due date for the Comic Strip project, has been changed to Friday, November 21 for all classes.
*Next week’s syllabus may change. If they do, students will not receive a new syllabus. Please check my blog.
*We will take a trip to Greek Town to visit the Hellenic Museum and for lunch, on Dec. 8th. Students will receive a permission slip and should turn in field trip money to their L/Arts teacher.
Monday, November 17:
1. Finish reviewing Odyssey play
2. Work on Comic Strip
Homework: Finish Comic Strip-due Fri.
Tuesday , November 18:
1. Introduce Ch. 10
2. Complete Anticipation Guide
3. Do Map Activity p. 165
4. Review Iliad and Odyssey handout
5. Read pp. 163-164
Homework: Section 1 Questions p.164(2-4 )
Define: aristocrats, ephors, artisans, Council of Elders, helots, perioec i- pp. 163-167
Thursday, November 20:
1. Introduce pp. 164-167 vocabulary & read
Homework: Section 2 Questions p.167 (2-4)
Friday, November 21:
1. Define pp. 168-175 vocabulary terms:
Assembly, constitution, oligarchy, democratic, magistrates, Council of Five Hundred, triremes, defensive league, and mercenaries
2. Review homework
3. Do Spartan graphic organizers & review
4. Read pp. 168-175 and begin Guided Reading questions pertaining to parts read in class today.
Homework: Complete Guided Questions # 1 -2 only-due Monday, November 24
Monday, November 24: Comic Strips Due
1. Finish reading and discussing pp. 164-167
2. Complete Guided Reading Questions pertaining to parts read in class today
Homework: Finish Guided Questions-due Tuesday, November 25
Tuesday, November 25
1. Review homework questions
2. Read pp. 175 - 176 and finish Guided Reading Questions
Homework: Complete Greek Map – due Monday December 1st
Period 1 Social Studies Syllabus
Mrs. Alexander Team 6 – 3 - November 17 – 25, 2008
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com - Email: jalexander@op97.org
Parents and Guardians:
*The due date for the Comic Strip project, has been changed to Friday, November 21 for all classes.
*Next week’s syllabus may change. If they do, students will not receive a new syllabus. Please check my blog.
*We will take a trip to Greek Town to visit the Hellenic Museum and for lunch, on Dec. 8th. Students will receive a permission slip and should turn in field trip money to their L/Arts teacher.
Monday, November 17:
1. Finish reviewing Odyssey play
2. Work on Comic Strip
Homework: Finish Comic Strip-due Fri.
Wednesday , November 19:
1. Introduce Ch. 10
2. Complete Anticipation Guide
3. Do Map Activity p. 165
4. Review Iliad and Odyssey handout
5. Read pp. 163-164
Homework: Section 1 Questions p.164(2-4 )
Define: aristocrats, ephors, artisans, Council of Elders, helots, perioeci – pp. 163-167
Thursday, November 20:
1. Introduce pp. 164-167 vocabulary & read
Homework: Section 2 Questions p.167 (2-4)
Friday, November 21: Comic Strips Due Today
1. Define pp. 168-175 vocabulary terms:
Assembly, constitution, oligarchy, democratic, magistrates, Council of Five Hundred, triremes, defensive league, and mercenaries
2. Review homework
3. Do Spartan graphic organizers & review
4. Read pp. 168-175 and begin Guided Reading questions
Homework:Complete Guided Questions # 1 -5 only -due Tues., November 25
Tuesday, November 25
1. Review homework questions
2. Read pp. 175 - 176 and finish Guided Reading Questions
Homework: Complete Greek Map – due Monday December 1st
Period 2 Social Studies Syllabus
Mrs. Alexander Team 6 – 3 - November 17 – 25, 2008
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com - Email: jalexander@op97.org
Parents and Guardians:
*The due date for the Comic Strip project, has been changed to Friday, November 21 for all classes.
*Next week’s syllabus may change. If they do, students will not receive a new syllabus. Please check my blog.
*We will take a trip to Greek Town to visit the Hellenic Museum and for lunch, on Dec. 8th. Students will receive a permission slip and should turn in field trip money to their L/Arts teacher.
Tuesday, November 18:
1. Finish reviewing Odyssey play
2. Work on Comic Strip
Homework: Finish Comic Strip-due Fri.
Wednesday , November 19:
1. Introduce Ch. 10
2. Complete Anticipation Guide
3. Do Map Activity p. 165
4. Review Iliad and Odyssey handout
5. Read pp. 163-164
Homework: Section 1 Questions p.164(2-4 )
Define: aristocrats, ephors, artisans, Council of Elders, helots, perioeci pp. 163-167
Thursday, November 20:
1. Introduce pp. 164-167 vocabulary & read
Homework: Section 2 Questions p.167 (2-4)
Monday, November 24: Comic Strips Due
1. Define pp. 168-175 vocabulary terms:
Assembly, constitution, oligarchy, democratic, magistrates, Council of Five Hundred, triremes, defensive league, and mercenaries
2. Review homework
3. Do Spartan graphic organizers & review
4. Read pp. 168-175 and begin Guided Reading questions
Homework: Finish Guided Questions-due Tues., November 25
Tuesday, November 25
1. Review homework questions
2. Read pp. 175 - 176 and finish Guided Reading Questions
Homework: Complete Greek Map – due Monday December 1st
Period 3 Social Studies Syllabus
Mrs. Alexander Team 6 – 3 - November 17 – 25, 2008
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com - Email: jalexander@op97.org
Parents and Guardians:
*The due date for the Comic Strip project, has been changed to Friday, November 21 for all classes.
*Next week’s syllabus may change. If they do, students will not receive a new syllabus. Please check my blog.
*We will take a trip to Greek Town to visit the Hellenic Museum and for lunch, on Dec. 8th. Students will receive a permission slip and should turn in field trip money to their L/Arts teacher.
Monday, November 17:
1. Finish reviewing Odyssey play
2. Work on Comic Strip
Homework: Finish Comic Strip-due Fri.
Tuesday , November 18:
1. Introduce Ch. 10
2. Complete Anticipation Guide
3. Do Map Activity p. 165
4. Review Iliad and Odyssey handout
5. Read pp. 163-164
Homework: Section 1 Questions p.164(2-4 )
Define: aristocrats, ephors, artisans, Council of Elders, helots, perioec i- pp. 163-167
Thursday, November 20:
1. Introduce pp. 164-167 vocabulary & read
Homework: Section 2 Questions p.167 (2-4)
Friday, November 21:
1. Define pp. 168-175 vocabulary terms:
Assembly, constitution, oligarchy, democratic, magistrates, Council of Five Hundred, triremes, defensive league, and mercenaries
2. Review homework
3. Do Spartan graphic organizers & review
4. Read pp. 168-175 and begin Guided Reading questions pertaining to parts read in class today.
Homework: Complete Guided Questions # 1 -2 only-due Monday, November 24
Monday, November 24: Comic Strips Due
1. Finish reading and discussing pp. 164-167
2. Complete Guided Reading Questions pertaining to parts read in class today
Homework: Finish Guided Questions-due Tuesday, November 25
Tuesday, November 25
1. Review homework questions
2. Read pp. 175 - 176 and finish Guided Reading Questions
Homework: Complete Greek Map – due Monday December 1st
Reading/Language Arts Syllabus- Week of November 17 - 25, 2008
Team 6-3 MRS. ALEXANDER
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 17 - 25, 2008
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
o Our team has purchased the zip lock baggies for the Greek Myth books and will loan each student a baggie. The baggies must be returned in good shape when the unit is over.
o Students will be assigned a detailed Venn Diagram Activity on Tuesday Nov. 18 and Due Friday Nov. 21
o We offered a differentiation option for students. Students must read ahead to finish the Major and Minor Gods found on pp.9- 107 in the Greek Myth book and earn 90% or better on the differentiation test that will be given on Nov. 21st. Students must also chart the Major Gods and complete the Minor Gods handout.
o Students not participating in the differentiation group will take a Greek Myth test only on the Major Gods found on pp. 9 – 69, on Fri. November 21st.
o There will be a vocabulary test next Monday, Nov. 24th
o The third Reading Log will be due on Tuesday, December 2.
Monday, November 17 Monday, November 24
Vocabulary Notes: Hermes and Hades Take Major Gods Vocabulary Test
Read and Chart Apollo and Artemis Introduce and Begin Greek God Writing
Spelling Pretest Assignment
Review: Athena and Poseidon Homework: Finish Writing Homework: Finish Charting Apollo & Artemis
Tuesday, November 18 Tuesday, November 25
Vocabulary Notes: Persephone and Dionysus Type Draft Greek Writing Assignment
Review: Apollo and Artemis Go Media Center to Check Out Books
Read and Chart Hermes
Spelling Chapter 6 Part A Homework: None! Enjoy Your Holiday!
Introduce Venn Diagram Activity Due Friday Nov. 21
Homework: Read and Chart Hades
Finish Spelling Classwork
Wednesday, November 19
Review Hermes and Hades
Read and Chart Persephone and Dionysus
Homework:
Finish Reading and Charting Persephone Story; Read Dionysus story
Study for Test on Friday
and Work on Venn Diagram
Thursday, November 20
Review Persephone and Dionysus
The Gods of Olympus Worksheet
Mythology Jeopardy!
Homework: Study for test and Complete
Venn Diagram
Friday, November 21
Spelling Test Chapter 6
Mythology Major Gods Test
Read Ahead Group Test on Major and Minor Gods
Mythology Vocabulary Crossword
Homework: Study for Myth Vocabulary Test on Monday, Nov. 24th
Have a SUPER weekend!!!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Social Studies Syllabus- Week of November 10, 2008
Mrs. Alexander Team 6 – 3 - Social Studies Syllabus
Block Schedule - Week of November 10, 2008
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com - Email: jalexander@op97.org
*We will not have class on Tuesday due to the Veteran’s Day holiday and Thursday because of our Mathemagic field trip.
*I will have a study session for Friday’s Ch. 9 test on Wednesday during lunch. Students should request a pass from me.
*I will introduce the Odyssey Comic Strip project this week. For Per. 1 & 2 the project is due Thurs., Nov. 20 ; for Per. 3 the project is due Fri., Nov. 21
Period 1
Wednesday, November 12:
Extra Credit Puzzle due Today
1. Review Ch. 9 Anticipation Guide
2. Finish reviewing study guide.
3. Begin reading Odyssey play
4. Introduce Odyssey Comic Strip
assignment.
Homework: Study for test
Friday, November 14:
1. Take Ch. 9 test
2. Continue reading Odyssey play &
note taking when done with test.
Homework: Work on Comic Stirp-
Due Thurs., November 20th
Period 2
Monday, November 10:1. Finish Ancient Aegean movie.
2. Finish reviewing p. 160 questions.
3. Review Ch. 9 Anticipation Guide
4. Begin reviewing study guide.
Homework: Study for test
Wednesday, November 12:
1. Finish reviewing study guide
3. Begin reading Odyssey play
4. Introduce Odyssey Comic Strip
assignment.
Homework: Study for test
Friday, November 14:
1. Take Ch. 9 test
2. Continue reading Odyssey play &
note taking when done with test.
Homework: Work on Comic Stirp
Due Thurs., November 20th
1. Take Ch. 9 test
2. Continue reading Odyssey play &
note taking when done with test.
Homework: Work on Comic Stirp
Due Thurs., November 20th
Period 3
Monday, November 10:
1. Finish Ancient Aegean movie.
2. Finish reviewing p. 160 questions.
3. Review Ch. 9 Anticipation Guide
4. Begin reviewing study guide.
5. Time permitting, introduce Odyssey
project and begin reading Odyssey
play.
Homework: Study for test
Friday, November 14:
1. Take Ch. 9 test
2. Continue reading Odyssey play &
note taking when done with test.
Homework: Work on Comic Stirp
Due Fri., November 21st.
Monday, November 10:
1. Finish Ancient Aegean movie.
2. Finish reviewing p. 160 questions.
3. Review Ch. 9 Anticipation Guide
4. Begin reviewing study guide.
5. Time permitting, introduce Odyssey
project and begin reading Odyssey
play.
Homework: Study for test
Friday, November 14:
1. Take Ch. 9 test
2. Continue reading Odyssey play &
note taking when done with test.
Homework: Work on Comic Stirp
Due Fri., November 21st.
Odyssey Comic Strip Project and Rubric
Social Studies - Mrs. Alexander - Team 6-3
Comic Strip Project - Assigned During Week of November 10th
Due to our block schedule, this project was assigned on different days. (see syllabus)
Periods 1 and 2 – Due Nov. 20th Period 3 – Due Nov. 21st
Using 10 or more appropriately sized frames, you are expected to create a comic strip containing detailed illustrations depicting the main points of Homer's Odyssey, as read in class. Your comic strip should tell a story from beginning to end. This is your chance to be creative, so have some fun. Your comic can be no more than 2 pages and it is worth 26 points.
Students must include the following main events in their comic strip:
1. Odysseus leaving Troy
2. Odysseus’ ship blown off course
3. The crew land’s on the Cyclope’s island
4. Tell what happened on the Cyclope island
5. Tell how the crew ended up at Circe’s island
6. Explain what happened on Circe’s island
7. Tell what happened when they came near the Sirens
8. Explain the Charbidis and Scylla event
9. Explain what happened when Odyssess met Calypso
10. Tell what happened when Odysseus returned home
Differentiation Assignment Choices: (Only choose one)
1. The Odyssey read in class did not include all of the journeys and obstacles Odysseus’ faced. Do some
research on your own to find out what was missing from our in class reading. Then create a comic that
explains all of Odysseus’ challenges.
2. Instead of illustrating the Odyssey, do some additional research to create a comic strip depicting the
main points of Homer’s Iliad which covers the Trojan War.
3. You must site your sources on the back of your comic strip.
Be sure to include the following in your comic strip:
*Put name, period, and date, at the top of the paper.
*Create a clever title. Do not use "The Odyssey" or "The Iliad" as the title.
*Each frame must depict an important event from the Odyssey or Iliad.
*Captions and/or dialogue should be clearly explained.
*The drawings should be interesting and appropriate.
*The drawings, etc. must be colored appropriately.
*The comic strip and/or writing must be neatly presented.
* Be sure to edit for grammatical errors.
*All drawings should be done with care and contain no stick figures.
*If pencil is used, trace over all pencil with a thin marker, black, or gray colored
pencil. Remember each frame and figure must be colored.
*Pen should not be used on the drawings.
*Although, you may use pen when writing the captions. Do not write the captions in pencil.
----------------Please clip and return to Ms. Alexander, only if you plan to do the enrichment assignment-------------------
Student Name_______________________________________________ Per. _____________
______I plan to do the enrichment assignment. My enrichment choice is _____________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Parent Signature______________________________________________Date_________________________
Greek Comic Strip Assessment (worth 26 points)
2 points = Yes 1 point = Somewhat 0 = No
_____Put name, period, and date on comic strip.
_____Created a clever title. (Did not use "The Odyssey" or "The Iliad" as the title.)
3pts. = Well done 2pts. = Satisfactory 1pts = Incomplete or Needs Improvement
_____Each frame explained an important event from the Odyssey or Iliad.
_____Captions and/or dialogue were clearly explained.
_____Drawings were interesting and appropriate.
_____Drawings, etc., were appropriately colored.
_____Drawings were done with care and contained no stick figures
_____The comic strip and/or writing was neatly presented.
_____There were no more than two grammatical errors.
_____Comic Strip turned in by due date. (worth one point)
_____Total Points earned out of 26 points
Enrichment Assessment- Greek Comic Strip (worth 28 points)
2 points = Yes 1 point = Somewhat 0 = No
_____Put name, period, and date on comic strip.
_____Created a clever title. (Did not use "The Odyssey" or "The Iliad" as the title.)
_____Student cited all research sources used to create the comic strip
3pts. = Well done 2pts. = Satisfactory 1pts = Incomplete or Needs Improvement
_____Each frame explained an important event from the Odyssey or Iliad.
_____Captions and/or dialogue were clearly explained.
_____Drawings were interesting and appropriate.
_____Drawings, etc., were appropriately colored.
_____Drawings were done with care and contained no stick figures
_____The comic strip and/or writing was neatly presented.
_____There were no more than two grammatical errors.
_____Comic Strip turned in by due date. (worth one point)
_____Total Points earned out of 28 points
Comic Strip Project - Assigned During Week of November 10th
Due to our block schedule, this project was assigned on different days. (see syllabus)
Periods 1 and 2 – Due Nov. 20th Period 3 – Due Nov. 21st
Using 10 or more appropriately sized frames, you are expected to create a comic strip containing detailed illustrations depicting the main points of Homer's Odyssey, as read in class. Your comic strip should tell a story from beginning to end. This is your chance to be creative, so have some fun. Your comic can be no more than 2 pages and it is worth 26 points.
Students must include the following main events in their comic strip:
1. Odysseus leaving Troy
2. Odysseus’ ship blown off course
3. The crew land’s on the Cyclope’s island
4. Tell what happened on the Cyclope island
5. Tell how the crew ended up at Circe’s island
6. Explain what happened on Circe’s island
7. Tell what happened when they came near the Sirens
8. Explain the Charbidis and Scylla event
9. Explain what happened when Odyssess met Calypso
10. Tell what happened when Odysseus returned home
Differentiation Assignment Choices: (Only choose one)
1. The Odyssey read in class did not include all of the journeys and obstacles Odysseus’ faced. Do some
research on your own to find out what was missing from our in class reading. Then create a comic that
explains all of Odysseus’ challenges.
2. Instead of illustrating the Odyssey, do some additional research to create a comic strip depicting the
main points of Homer’s Iliad which covers the Trojan War.
3. You must site your sources on the back of your comic strip.
Be sure to include the following in your comic strip:
*Put name, period, and date, at the top of the paper.
*Create a clever title. Do not use "The Odyssey" or "The Iliad" as the title.
*Each frame must depict an important event from the Odyssey or Iliad.
*Captions and/or dialogue should be clearly explained.
*The drawings should be interesting and appropriate.
*The drawings, etc. must be colored appropriately.
*The comic strip and/or writing must be neatly presented.
* Be sure to edit for grammatical errors.
*All drawings should be done with care and contain no stick figures.
*If pencil is used, trace over all pencil with a thin marker, black, or gray colored
pencil. Remember each frame and figure must be colored.
*Pen should not be used on the drawings.
*Although, you may use pen when writing the captions. Do not write the captions in pencil.
----------------Please clip and return to Ms. Alexander, only if you plan to do the enrichment assignment-------------------
Student Name_______________________________________________ Per. _____________
______I plan to do the enrichment assignment. My enrichment choice is _____________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Parent Signature______________________________________________Date_________________________
Greek Comic Strip Assessment (worth 26 points)
2 points = Yes 1 point = Somewhat 0 = No
_____Put name, period, and date on comic strip.
_____Created a clever title. (Did not use "The Odyssey" or "The Iliad" as the title.)
3pts. = Well done 2pts. = Satisfactory 1pts = Incomplete or Needs Improvement
_____Each frame explained an important event from the Odyssey or Iliad.
_____Captions and/or dialogue were clearly explained.
_____Drawings were interesting and appropriate.
_____Drawings, etc., were appropriately colored.
_____Drawings were done with care and contained no stick figures
_____The comic strip and/or writing was neatly presented.
_____There were no more than two grammatical errors.
_____Comic Strip turned in by due date. (worth one point)
_____Total Points earned out of 26 points
Enrichment Assessment- Greek Comic Strip (worth 28 points)
2 points = Yes 1 point = Somewhat 0 = No
_____Put name, period, and date on comic strip.
_____Created a clever title. (Did not use "The Odyssey" or "The Iliad" as the title.)
_____Student cited all research sources used to create the comic strip
3pts. = Well done 2pts. = Satisfactory 1pts = Incomplete or Needs Improvement
_____Each frame explained an important event from the Odyssey or Iliad.
_____Captions and/or dialogue were clearly explained.
_____Drawings were interesting and appropriate.
_____Drawings, etc., were appropriately colored.
_____Drawings were done with care and contained no stick figures
_____The comic strip and/or writing was neatly presented.
_____There were no more than two grammatical errors.
_____Comic Strip turned in by due date. (worth one point)
_____Total Points earned out of 28 points
Greek Myth Vocabulary Given Week of November 3, 2008
Students received this handout. All vocabulary words given this week should be copied in the student's spiral.
Titans
1. glorious- having great beauty
2. smiths- people who forge or shape metal
3. bore- give birth
4. flint- a rock containing metal alloy that sparks when struck against an object.
5. sickle- a half circle shaped blade attached to a short handle
6. wielded- skillfully use an object
7. crevices-cracks
8. sprites- a small supernatural being
Cronus
1. worshiped- to show love or devotion to a deity
2. offspring- children
3. mourned- expressed sorrow or to grieve over the death of someone
4. spirited- full of life, energy, or courage
Zeus and His Family
1. prudence - having great wisdom
2. nymphs- female spirits of nature
3. impenetrable- impossible to enter or penetrate
4. devour- to eat up greedily
5. cunningly - slyly
6. forged- heat metal so that it can be shaped
7. invisibility- cannot be seen
8. venom - poison
9. upheavals - a violent upset or conflict
10. mason - a person that builds or works with stone or brick
11. fleet-footed - to move or pass swiftly
12. iridescent - showing a rainbow of colors
13. sacred- holy
14. hearth - a fireplace or fire pit
15. ambrosia - a food of the Greek gods thought to give immortality
16. nectar - a sweet liquid
Titans
1. glorious- having great beauty
2. smiths- people who forge or shape metal
3. bore- give birth
4. flint- a rock containing metal alloy that sparks when struck against an object.
5. sickle- a half circle shaped blade attached to a short handle
6. wielded- skillfully use an object
7. crevices-cracks
8. sprites- a small supernatural being
Cronus
1. worshiped- to show love or devotion to a deity
2. offspring- children
3. mourned- expressed sorrow or to grieve over the death of someone
4. spirited- full of life, energy, or courage
Zeus and His Family
1. prudence - having great wisdom
2. nymphs- female spirits of nature
3. impenetrable- impossible to enter or penetrate
4. devour- to eat up greedily
5. cunningly - slyly
6. forged- heat metal so that it can be shaped
7. invisibility- cannot be seen
8. venom - poison
9. upheavals - a violent upset or conflict
10. mason - a person that builds or works with stone or brick
11. fleet-footed - to move or pass swiftly
12. iridescent - showing a rainbow of colors
13. sacred- holy
14. hearth - a fireplace or fire pit
15. ambrosia - a food of the Greek gods thought to give immortality
16. nectar - a sweet liquid
Reading/Language Arts Syllabus- Week of November 10, 2008
Team 6-3 MRS. ALEXANDER
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 10, 2008
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
o Our team has purchased the zip lock baggies for the Greek Myth books and will loan each student a baggie. The baggies must be returned in good shape when the unit is over. I’ve returned the quarters I’ve received thus far.
o We will offer a differentiation option for students on Wednesday. Students must read ahead and finish reading about the Major and Minor Gods found on pp.9- 107 in the Greek Myth book and earn 90% or better on the differentiation test that will be given on Nov. 21st. Students must also complete the Major Gods chart and the Minor Gods handout.
o Students not participating in the differentiation group will take a Greek Myth test, only on the Major Gods found on pp. 9 – 69, on Fri. November 21st.
o There will be a vocabulary test on Monday, Nov. 24th
o Students must return their Red Fern books in order to receive a Greek Myth book.
o Third Reading Log will be due on Tuesday, December 2.
Monday, November 10
Vocabulary Notes: Hera, Hephaestus, and Aphrodite
Finish Zeus and His Family Story; Read and Chart Hera Story
L/Network – Punctuation: “Periods and Other End Marks” pp. 206-207
Homework: Read and Chart Hephaestus and Aphrodite Story pp. 28 - 30
Punctuation - Do pp. 208 Pt A and B – due Wednesday
Tuesday, November 11 – No School- Veteran’s Day
Homework – Remember to Read and Chart Hephaestus Story pp. 28-30- due Wednesday
Wednesday, November 12
Review Homework
Vocabulary Notes: Ares and Athena
Read and Chart Ares and Athena
L/Network – Punctuation: Review Homework
“Commas in Sentences” pp. 209 - 210
Homework: Punctuation – Top of p. 211 Pt. A Concept Check – due Friday
Thursday, November 13
Mathemagic Field Trip and Follow-up Activity
Movie: Remember the Titans
Homework: Remember– Top of p. 211 Pt. A Concept Check is due Friday
Friday, November 14
Vocabulary Notes: Poseidon, Apollo, and Artemis
Read and Chart Poseidon
L/Network – Punctuation: Review homework and complete Pt. B Mixed Review p. 211
Homework: You may wish to begin studying for Major Gods test next Friday, Nov. 21st.
Have a SUPER weekend!!!
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 10, 2008
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
o Our team has purchased the zip lock baggies for the Greek Myth books and will loan each student a baggie. The baggies must be returned in good shape when the unit is over. I’ve returned the quarters I’ve received thus far.
o We will offer a differentiation option for students on Wednesday. Students must read ahead and finish reading about the Major and Minor Gods found on pp.9- 107 in the Greek Myth book and earn 90% or better on the differentiation test that will be given on Nov. 21st. Students must also complete the Major Gods chart and the Minor Gods handout.
o Students not participating in the differentiation group will take a Greek Myth test, only on the Major Gods found on pp. 9 – 69, on Fri. November 21st.
o There will be a vocabulary test on Monday, Nov. 24th
o Students must return their Red Fern books in order to receive a Greek Myth book.
o Third Reading Log will be due on Tuesday, December 2.
Monday, November 10
Vocabulary Notes: Hera, Hephaestus, and Aphrodite
Finish Zeus and His Family Story; Read and Chart Hera Story
L/Network – Punctuation: “Periods and Other End Marks” pp. 206-207
Homework: Read and Chart Hephaestus and Aphrodite Story pp. 28 - 30
Punctuation - Do pp. 208 Pt A and B – due Wednesday
Tuesday, November 11 – No School- Veteran’s Day
Homework – Remember to Read and Chart Hephaestus Story pp. 28-30- due Wednesday
Wednesday, November 12
Review Homework
Vocabulary Notes: Ares and Athena
Read and Chart Ares and Athena
L/Network – Punctuation: Review Homework
“Commas in Sentences” pp. 209 - 210
Homework: Punctuation – Top of p. 211 Pt. A Concept Check – due Friday
Thursday, November 13
Mathemagic Field Trip and Follow-up Activity
Movie: Remember the Titans
Homework: Remember– Top of p. 211 Pt. A Concept Check is due Friday
Friday, November 14
Vocabulary Notes: Poseidon, Apollo, and Artemis
Read and Chart Poseidon
L/Network – Punctuation: Review homework and complete Pt. B Mixed Review p. 211
Homework: You may wish to begin studying for Major Gods test next Friday, Nov. 21st.
Have a SUPER weekend!!!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Chapter 9 Study Guide - Ancient Minoans and Mycenaeans
Chapter 9 Study Guide
1. Know the Minoan and Mycenaean natural resources and how they used
the natural resources to better their culture?
2. What effect did being an island civilization have on the Minoans?
3. What role did religion play in the Minoan daily life?
4. What did the Mycenaeans build instead of cities?
5. How are the Minoans different than Mycenaeans?
6. How are the Minoans and Mycenaeans the same?
7. What happened during the Dark Age?
8. Know led to the decline of each civilization.
9. Know the purposes of a legend.
10. Study the Anticipation Guide
11. What new things were learned about the early Greeks from the movie?
12. Study the Section One and Section Two Assessment questions.
13. Know what the Iliad and Odyssey is about.
14. Know who wrote the Iliad and Odyssey and something about him.
15. Study these vocabulary words: legends, Crete, bull leaping, Knossos, frescoes, labyrinth, parchment, shrines, Theseus, Minotaur, megaron, tenants, Homer, Iliad, Odyssey, civil wars, pirate fleets, seafaring, navigate, legacy, economy, Linear A, Linear B, and bard
1. Know the Minoan and Mycenaean natural resources and how they used
the natural resources to better their culture?
2. What effect did being an island civilization have on the Minoans?
3. What role did religion play in the Minoan daily life?
4. What did the Mycenaeans build instead of cities?
5. How are the Minoans different than Mycenaeans?
6. How are the Minoans and Mycenaeans the same?
7. What happened during the Dark Age?
8. Know led to the decline of each civilization.
9. Know the purposes of a legend.
10. Study the Anticipation Guide
11. What new things were learned about the early Greeks from the movie?
12. Study the Section One and Section Two Assessment questions.
13. Know what the Iliad and Odyssey is about.
14. Know who wrote the Iliad and Odyssey and something about him.
15. Study these vocabulary words: legends, Crete, bull leaping, Knossos, frescoes, labyrinth, parchment, shrines, Theseus, Minotaur, megaron, tenants, Homer, Iliad, Odyssey, civil wars, pirate fleets, seafaring, navigate, legacy, economy, Linear A, Linear B, and bard
Social Studies Syllabus- Week of November 3, 2008
Mrs. Alexander Team 6 – 3 - Social Studies Syllabus (Updated after students received syllabus)
Week of November 3, 2008
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Hello Parents and Guardians:
* Beginning this week, we will block our schedule for our 1st through 3rd period core classes only.
*Students will have a Ch. 9 test next Friday, November 14th and they will receive a study guide this week.
*Finally, I’m offering a 10 point extra credit assignment-due Fri. Nov. 7th. Students must read the entire Jr. Scholastic News magazine and complete a given puzzle. Students may not take the magazine home.
Monday, November 3 – Periods 1 and 2 only
Periods 1 and 2 only: Review p. 160 questions
Mock Election; discuss the Electoral College, and finish Election Activity
Homework: None
Tuesday, November 4 – Periods 3 and 1 only
Period 3 only: Review p. 160 questions
Discuss the Electoral College, and finish Election Activity
Homework: None
Period 1 only: Finish reviewing p. 160 questions and Electoral College homework
Watch movie: Ancient Aegeans
Homework: Complete Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey handout – due Friday, Nov. 7th
Begin working on Ch. 9 study guide – due Friday, Nov. 7th
Wednesday, November 5 – Periods 2 and 3 only:
Periods 2 and 3 only: Finish reviewing p. 160 questions and Electoral College homework
Watch movie: Ancient Aegeans
Homework: Complete Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey handout – due Monday, November 10th
Begin working on Ch. 9 study guide – due Monday, November 10th
Thursday, November 6 – Periods 1 and 2 only
Periods 1 and 2 only: Discuss Ancient Aegean movie; begin reading and discussing the Odyssey comic strip
Homework Per 1 only: Finish Ch. 9 study guide- due this Friday, November 7th
Per 2 only: Finish Ch. 9 study guide - due Monday, November 10th
Friday, November 7 –– Periods 3 and 1 only
Period 3 only: Discuss Ancient Aegean movie; begin reading and discussing the Odyssey comic strip
Homework Per 3 only: Study guide is due on Monday, November 10th
Period 1 only: Finish reading the Odyssey; review Iliad and Odyssey handouts, and Ch. 9 study guide
Introduce Comic Strip Project
Homework: Get Comic Strip Project letter signed by a parent or guardian
Week of November 3, 2008
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Hello Parents and Guardians:
* Beginning this week, we will block our schedule for our 1st through 3rd period core classes only.
*Students will have a Ch. 9 test next Friday, November 14th and they will receive a study guide this week.
*Finally, I’m offering a 10 point extra credit assignment-due Fri. Nov. 7th. Students must read the entire Jr. Scholastic News magazine and complete a given puzzle. Students may not take the magazine home.
Monday, November 3 – Periods 1 and 2 only
Periods 1 and 2 only: Review p. 160 questions
Mock Election; discuss the Electoral College, and finish Election Activity
Homework: None
Tuesday, November 4 – Periods 3 and 1 only
Period 3 only: Review p. 160 questions
Discuss the Electoral College, and finish Election Activity
Homework: None
Period 1 only: Finish reviewing p. 160 questions and Electoral College homework
Watch movie: Ancient Aegeans
Homework: Complete Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey handout – due Friday, Nov. 7th
Begin working on Ch. 9 study guide – due Friday, Nov. 7th
Wednesday, November 5 – Periods 2 and 3 only:
Periods 2 and 3 only: Finish reviewing p. 160 questions and Electoral College homework
Watch movie: Ancient Aegeans
Homework: Complete Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey handout – due Monday, November 10th
Begin working on Ch. 9 study guide – due Monday, November 10th
Thursday, November 6 – Periods 1 and 2 only
Periods 1 and 2 only: Discuss Ancient Aegean movie; begin reading and discussing the Odyssey comic strip
Homework Per 1 only: Finish Ch. 9 study guide- due this Friday, November 7th
Per 2 only: Finish Ch. 9 study guide - due Monday, November 10th
Friday, November 7 –– Periods 3 and 1 only
Period 3 only: Discuss Ancient Aegean movie; begin reading and discussing the Odyssey comic strip
Homework Per 3 only: Study guide is due on Monday, November 10th
Period 1 only: Finish reading the Odyssey; review Iliad and Odyssey handouts, and Ch. 9 study guide
Introduce Comic Strip Project
Homework: Get Comic Strip Project letter signed by a parent or guardian
Reading/Language Arts Syllabus- Week of November 3, 2008
Team 6-3 MRS. ALEXANDER
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 3, 2008
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, November 4. Please be sure to log all of your books and get a parent signature for each book you read. Don’t forget to log Where the Red Fern Grows (you do not need to get a parent signature or answer a log question for in class books).
o Students will have a grammar test on Wednesday, November 5. The test will cover subjects, predicates, run-on sentences, fragments, and capitalization.
o We are beginning a new unit on the Greek Myths this week! We will offer a differentiation option for students next week.
o Students will need a gallon size Ziploc style baggie for our huge Greek Myth books. I will purchase the baggies and students can purchase them from me. They will cost 25-30 cents.
o Students must return their Red Fern books this week in order to receive a Greek Myth book.
Monday, November 3
Spelling Lesson 5: Pre-Test
What Do You Know About the Greek Myths?
Greek Myth Capitalization Practice
Continue Where the Red Fern Grows movie
Homework: Finish your Reading Log- it is due tomorrow! Remember you must have parent signatures. Finish Greek Capitalization handout
Study for your grammar test.
Tuesday, November 4 – October Reading Logs are due today
Introduce Greek Myth Unit and Greek Myth Element Chart
Read Olden Times and Gaea
Complete Element Chart for Gaea
Review for Grammar Test
Continue Where the Red Fern Grows movie
Homework: Study for the grammar test tomorrow!
Wednesday, November 5
Grammar Test
Vocabulary Notes: Titans, Cronus, and Zeus & His Family
Read and Chart Titans and Cronus
Spelling Page 25 Part B
Finish Where the Red Fern Grows movie
Homework: Spelling Master 5A
Thursday, November 6
Vocabulary Notes: Hera and Hephaestus
Read and Chart Zeus & His Family
Spelling Review Game
Homework: Study for your Spelling Test Lesson 5
Friday, November 7 (First Friday: Julian SPIRIT DAY!)
Spelling Lesson 5 Test
Read and Chart Hera and Hephaestus
Vocabulary Notes: Aphrodite and Ares
Read Pleasure Books- start working on next months reading log
Homework: Have a SUPER weekend!!!
Don’t Forget ….The Fall Dance is after school today in the commons from 4-6 P.M.
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 3, 2008
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, November 4. Please be sure to log all of your books and get a parent signature for each book you read. Don’t forget to log Where the Red Fern Grows (you do not need to get a parent signature or answer a log question for in class books).
o Students will have a grammar test on Wednesday, November 5. The test will cover subjects, predicates, run-on sentences, fragments, and capitalization.
o We are beginning a new unit on the Greek Myths this week! We will offer a differentiation option for students next week.
o Students will need a gallon size Ziploc style baggie for our huge Greek Myth books. I will purchase the baggies and students can purchase them from me. They will cost 25-30 cents.
o Students must return their Red Fern books this week in order to receive a Greek Myth book.
Monday, November 3
Spelling Lesson 5: Pre-Test
What Do You Know About the Greek Myths?
Greek Myth Capitalization Practice
Continue Where the Red Fern Grows movie
Homework: Finish your Reading Log- it is due tomorrow! Remember you must have parent signatures. Finish Greek Capitalization handout
Study for your grammar test.
Tuesday, November 4 – October Reading Logs are due today
Introduce Greek Myth Unit and Greek Myth Element Chart
Read Olden Times and Gaea
Complete Element Chart for Gaea
Review for Grammar Test
Continue Where the Red Fern Grows movie
Homework: Study for the grammar test tomorrow!
Wednesday, November 5
Grammar Test
Vocabulary Notes: Titans, Cronus, and Zeus & His Family
Read and Chart Titans and Cronus
Spelling Page 25 Part B
Finish Where the Red Fern Grows movie
Homework: Spelling Master 5A
Thursday, November 6
Vocabulary Notes: Hera and Hephaestus
Read and Chart Zeus & His Family
Spelling Review Game
Homework: Study for your Spelling Test Lesson 5
Friday, November 7 (First Friday: Julian SPIRIT DAY!)
Spelling Lesson 5 Test
Read and Chart Hera and Hephaestus
Vocabulary Notes: Aphrodite and Ares
Read Pleasure Books- start working on next months reading log
Homework: Have a SUPER weekend!!!
Don’t Forget ….The Fall Dance is after school today in the commons from 4-6 P.M.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Social Studies Syllabus Week of October 27, 2008
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus
Week of October 27, 2008
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Social Studies Syllabus
Week of October 27, 2008
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Hello Parents and Guardians:
*On October 30th pictures can be retaken or taken (students will need an envelope) if your child didn’t take pictures in September. In order for the re-take students must bring the original picture packet back to school.
*All students who plan to wear a costume on Halloween must bring a can good to school on Friday to donate to a food pantry. Students will receive a flyer explaining Julian’s Halloween policy, this week.
*All late work is due by next Monday, November 3rd. All Ch. 1 work must be turned in by then. I will not accept anymore Ch. 1 work after next Monday.
Monday, October 27 –
Review definitions completed last week and add legacy to the list definitions
Begin reading and discussing pp. 151-155
Homework: Finish reading pp. 151 – 155, if necessary
Tuesday, October 28 –
In small groups complete Section One Assessment questions on p.155 - # 2- 6
Homework: Finish questions if not completed in class
Wednesday, October 29 –
Review Section One questions
Begin reading and discussing pp. 155 - 160
Homework: Define megaron, tenants, Homer, Iliad, Odyssey, civil wars, pirate fleets, seafaring, and
navigate (add these words to last week’s vocabulary list )
Thursday, October 30 –
Review homework
Finish reading and discussing pp.155–160
Homework: Complete Section 2 Assessment questions – p. 160 # 2-5
Friday, October 31 ––
Review homework
Begin election discussion (to be continued on Monday)
Homework: None
Reading/Language Arts Syllabus Week of October 27, 2008
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 27, 2008 (Updated 6:00 P.M. today)
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 27, 2008 (Updated 6:00 P.M. today)
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
o All students were given a Final Red Fern project last week. Please sign and return the slip by Tuesday. The project will be due on Friday, October 31.
o Students will take a Chapter 12-20 Vocabulary Test on Tuesday, October 28 and a Comprehension Test on the entire novel on Thursday, October 30.
o Red Fern Differentiation: Students received a Tic-Tac-Toe Board containing differentiated activities. Each student selected 3 projects to complete. The final projects are due on Friday, October 31.
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, November 4.
o Students will have a grammar test on Wednesday, November 5. The test will cover subjects, predicates, run-on sentences, fragments, and capitalization.
o Remember it is Red Ribbon SPIRIT WEEK! See the following activities below. Say no to DRUGS!
Monday, October 27 (Kick off RRW: Red Day)
Red Fern Project Work Time: Media Center 9th Period
Complete Cloze Vocabulary Review (in back of packet)
Finish Active Reading - Venn Diagram Handout
Homework: Work on Red Fern Projects, Finish Cloze Vocabulary Review Handout
Study for Chapter 12-20 Vocabulary Test tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 28 (Winners Don’t Do Drugs: Sports Team Day)
Language Network Book: Organization and Other Subjects pgs 196-197
Review Cloze Vocabulary Review
Red Fern Chapter 12-20 Vocabulary Test
Chapter 19-20 Comprehension Questions
Capitalization Mixed Review
Homework: Read your pleasure book and work on your reading log- it is due in one week!
Continue working on Final Red Fern Project.
Wednesday, October 29 (Drugs are Wack: Wacky EVERYTHING Day)
8th period - Media Center to Check Out and Return Books
Begin Reading and Marking “Should Kids Hunt?” Article
Grammar in Math
Review Red Fern for Comprehension Test
Homework: Study for Red Fern Comprehension Test (Chapters 1-20). Bring in Field Trip Permission Slip and Money- due tomorrow!
Thursday, October 30 (Friends Don’t Let Friends Do Drugs: Twin Day)
Where the Red Fern Grows Comprehension Test
Continue Marking Socratic Seminar Article “Should Kids Hunt?”
Red Fern Project Work Time
Optional: Begin Presenting Projects if students are ready early
Homework: Finish your Red Fern Project- due tomorrow
Review Socratic Seminar Article for discussion circle tomorrow
Friday, October 31 (Say BOO to Drugs: Costume Day)
Present Final Red Fern Projects (optional)
Socratic Seminar: Should Kids Hunt?
Begin Movie: Where the Red Fern Grows (we’ll finish movie on Monday)
Homework: Have a VERY HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Conference Schedule- October 23, 2008
JOLYNN ALEXANDER’S CONFERENCES - TEAM 6-3
PERCY JULIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL -OCTOBER 23, 2008
PERCY JULIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL -OCTOBER 23, 2008
Sent home with students, October 9, 2008
Below please find your child’s designated conference time. This is a student led portfolio conference; therefore your child must attend this conference with you. Be sure to plan to arrive 15 minutes before conference in order to peruse your child’s portfolio. This notice will be posted on my blog (without last names of course). See you soon.
Thursday Afternoon October 23, 2008
12:35 – 12:50 p.m. Bremen
12:50 – 1:05 p.m. Samatha
1:05 – 1:20 p.m. Daniel
1:25 – 1:40 p.m. Starsha
1:40 – 1:55 p.m. Molly
1:55 – 2:10 p.m. Jeremy
2:10 – 2:25 p.m. Eric
2:25 – 2:40 p.m. Hanna
2:40 – 2:55 p.m. Marcus
2:55 – 3:10 p.m. Jessie
3:10 – 3:25 p.m. Teacher Break
3:25 – 3:40 p.m. _____
3:40 – 3:55 p.m. _____
3:55 – 4:10 p.m. Megan
4:10 – 4:25 p.m. Talmage
4:25 – 4:40 p.m. Kyle
4:40 – 4:55 p.m. Katie
4:55 – 5:10 p.m. Nia
Dinner 5:10 - 5:45 p.m.
Thursday Evening October 23, 2008
5:45 – 6:00 p.m. Charlie
6:00 – 6:15 p.m. Imani
6:15 – 6:30 p.m. William
6:30 – 6:45 p.m. Erin
6:45 – 7:00 p.m. Mackenzie
7:00 – 7:15 p.m. Fiona
7:15 – 7:30 p.m. Emma
7:30 – 7:45 p.m. Nina
7:45 – 8:00 p.m. Brooke
Social Studies Syllabus October 20, 2008
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus
Week of October 20, 2008 (updated today 5:00 P.M.)
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Hello Parents and Guardians:
*Students will receive their tests back Thursday to put in their portfolio.
*Don’t forget, portfolio conferences will be held on Thursday of this week, with your child’s reading/language arts teacher. Your child must come with you to the conference.
*On October 30th pictures can be retaken or taken (students will need an envelope) if your child didn’t take pictures in September. In order for the re-take students must bring the original picture packet back to school.
Monday, October 20 –
Continue with Legends Activity
Homework: Finish drawing the pictures to add to the Legends chart.
Tuesday, October 21 –
Discuss aspects of culture using resource book: To See a World
Define and give examples of: culture, custom, institution, beliefs, and values
Homework: None
Wednesday, October 22 –
Finish Legends Activity
Introduce Chapter 9- The Greeks
Complete anticipation guide
Begin reading and discussing pp. 151-155
Define the following words: Crete, bull leaping, Knossos, frescoes, labyrinth, parchment, shrines, Theseus, and Minotaur
Homework: Finish defining above vocabulary words-due Thursday
Thursday, October 23 – 1/2 Day – Students dismissed at noon
Review definitions
Finish reading and discussing pp.151–155
Homework: Complete Section One Assessment questions on p.155 - # 2- 6 due Monday Oct. 27th
Friday, October 24 –– P.J. Day/Read-a-Thon - 1/2 Day Students dismissed at noon
No class today due to schedule changes
Social Studies Syllabus
Week of October 20, 2008 (updated today 5:00 P.M.)
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Hello Parents and Guardians:
*Students will receive their tests back Thursday to put in their portfolio.
*Don’t forget, portfolio conferences will be held on Thursday of this week, with your child’s reading/language arts teacher. Your child must come with you to the conference.
*On October 30th pictures can be retaken or taken (students will need an envelope) if your child didn’t take pictures in September. In order for the re-take students must bring the original picture packet back to school.
Monday, October 20 –
Continue with Legends Activity
Homework: Finish drawing the pictures to add to the Legends chart.
Tuesday, October 21 –
Discuss aspects of culture using resource book: To See a World
Define and give examples of: culture, custom, institution, beliefs, and values
Homework: None
Wednesday, October 22 –
Finish Legends Activity
Introduce Chapter 9- The Greeks
Complete anticipation guide
Begin reading and discussing pp. 151-155
Define the following words: Crete, bull leaping, Knossos, frescoes, labyrinth, parchment, shrines, Theseus, and Minotaur
Homework: Finish defining above vocabulary words-due Thursday
Thursday, October 23 – 1/2 Day – Students dismissed at noon
Review definitions
Finish reading and discussing pp.151–155
Homework: Complete Section One Assessment questions on p.155 - # 2- 6 due Monday Oct. 27th
Friday, October 24 –– P.J. Day/Read-a-Thon - 1/2 Day Students dismissed at noon
No class today due to schedule changes
Reading L/Arts Syllabus October 20, 2008
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 20, 2008
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
o Don’t forget that conferences will be this Thursday, October 23rd. Check my blog if you have forgotten your conference time.
o Students will be dismissed at noon on Thursday and Friday. Students must attend conferences with their parents. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the conference to view your child’s portfolio.
o Differentiated students will get the results of their Where the Red Fern Grows differentiated test today and the Tic-Tac-Toe Board containing differentiated activities. They should still complete the odd comprehension questions and all of the vocabulary activities in the blue Where the Red Fern Grows packet. Packets are due Wednesday, October 22nd and projects are due Friday, October 31st.
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, Nov 4th.
o Remember, Spirit Week begins next Monday, October 27th. Wear Red on next Monday.
o Field Trip permission slips and the $12 are due by Friday, October 30th. Cash only please.
o Tests: Ch. 12- 20 Vocabulary Test Oct. 28th and Ch 1 – 20 Comprehension Test Oct. 30th
Monday, October 20
Spelling Pretest – Lesson 4
Word Wall review
Ch 14 & 15 questions
Ch. 16-18 Pre-reading and Vocabulary and read Ch. 16
Review Figurative Speech with Local Flavor handout
Homework: Finish Ch. 14 & 15 questions, if necessary
Spelling Pt. B p. 21
Tuesday, October 21
Spelling: Review homework
Take Word Wall Review Test
Active Reading Ch. 8-14 handout
Read Ch. 17 and 18 and Complete Ch. 16 -18 Vocabulary
Homework: Do Ch. 16 - 18 comprehension questions 1-9
Complete Spelling Master 4B and Reach Out for New Words handout
Wednesday, October 22
6th Grade Assembly: Meteorologist Ginger Zee
Spelling: Review homework
Read Ch. 19
Introduce Red Fern project
Homework: Study for spelling test on Friday
Finish reading Ch. 19, if necessary
Thursday, October 23
No Class/Half Day
Homework: Study for spelling test on Friday
Students may wear P.J.’s on Friday and bring several good books to read. They may bring a healthy snack and one comfort item such as a pillow, stuff animal, blanket, etc.,as well.
Friday, October 24 – Pajama Day and READ-A-THON
Spelling: Take Lesson 4 PostTest
READ-A-THON
Homework: Remember Spirit Week begins on Monday. Wear Red on Monday
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 20, 2008
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
o Don’t forget that conferences will be this Thursday, October 23rd. Check my blog if you have forgotten your conference time.
o Students will be dismissed at noon on Thursday and Friday. Students must attend conferences with their parents. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the conference to view your child’s portfolio.
o Differentiated students will get the results of their Where the Red Fern Grows differentiated test today and the Tic-Tac-Toe Board containing differentiated activities. They should still complete the odd comprehension questions and all of the vocabulary activities in the blue Where the Red Fern Grows packet. Packets are due Wednesday, October 22nd and projects are due Friday, October 31st.
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, Nov 4th.
o Remember, Spirit Week begins next Monday, October 27th. Wear Red on next Monday.
o Field Trip permission slips and the $12 are due by Friday, October 30th. Cash only please.
o Tests: Ch. 12- 20 Vocabulary Test Oct. 28th and Ch 1 – 20 Comprehension Test Oct. 30th
Monday, October 20
Spelling Pretest – Lesson 4
Word Wall review
Ch 14 & 15 questions
Ch. 16-18 Pre-reading and Vocabulary and read Ch. 16
Review Figurative Speech with Local Flavor handout
Homework: Finish Ch. 14 & 15 questions, if necessary
Spelling Pt. B p. 21
Tuesday, October 21
Spelling: Review homework
Take Word Wall Review Test
Active Reading Ch. 8-14 handout
Read Ch. 17 and 18 and Complete Ch. 16 -18 Vocabulary
Homework: Do Ch. 16 - 18 comprehension questions 1-9
Complete Spelling Master 4B and Reach Out for New Words handout
Wednesday, October 22
6th Grade Assembly: Meteorologist Ginger Zee
Spelling: Review homework
Read Ch. 19
Introduce Red Fern project
Homework: Study for spelling test on Friday
Finish reading Ch. 19, if necessary
Thursday, October 23
No Class/Half Day
Homework: Study for spelling test on Friday
Students may wear P.J.’s on Friday and bring several good books to read. They may bring a healthy snack and one comfort item such as a pillow, stuff animal, blanket, etc.,as well.
Friday, October 24 – Pajama Day and READ-A-THON
Spelling: Take Lesson 4 PostTest
READ-A-THON
Homework: Remember Spirit Week begins on Monday. Wear Red on Monday
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Social Studies Syllabus October 13, 2008
Mrs. Alexander Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus
Week of October 13, 2008
Blog Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Hello Parents and Guardians:
*Hopefully my students have been studying their study guides one and two for our test on Wednesday, October 15th. Students should also study the last ten vocabulary words given, know all seven continents, four oceans, and know how to use and identify latitude and longitude coordinates.
*Vocabulary quizzes were given to students last Friday, October 1oth.
Monday, October 13 – N0 school- Columbus Day
Homework: Study for test
Tuesday, October 14–
Finish reviewing study guide and all ten definitions that will be on test
Homework: Study for test
Wednesday, October 15 –
Take Test
Read pp. 19 – 21 and define: natural resources, minerals, renewable resources, nonrenewable resources
Homework: Finish reading and defining above terms, if necessary
Thursday, October 16–
Discuss pp. 19 – 21 and complete Natural Resources Graphic Organizer
Homework: Read pp. 22- 24 and define: legend
Friday, October 17–
Legends comparison and contrast activity
Homework: None
Social Studies Syllabus
Week of October 13, 2008
Blog Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Hello Parents and Guardians:
*Hopefully my students have been studying their study guides one and two for our test on Wednesday, October 15th. Students should also study the last ten vocabulary words given, know all seven continents, four oceans, and know how to use and identify latitude and longitude coordinates.
*Vocabulary quizzes were given to students last Friday, October 1oth.
Monday, October 13 – N0 school- Columbus Day
Homework: Study for test
Tuesday, October 14–
Finish reviewing study guide and all ten definitions that will be on test
Homework: Study for test
Wednesday, October 15 –
Take Test
Read pp. 19 – 21 and define: natural resources, minerals, renewable resources, nonrenewable resources
Homework: Finish reading and defining above terms, if necessary
Thursday, October 16–
Discuss pp. 19 – 21 and complete Natural Resources Graphic Organizer
Homework: Read pp. 22- 24 and define: legend
Friday, October 17–
Legends comparison and contrast activity
Homework: None
Reading/Language Arts Syllabus October 13, 2008
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 13th, 2008
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Monday Nov 2nd.
o Students participating in the Where the Red Fern Grows differentiated group must take a test over the first section to show mastery on Thursday October 16th. If they receive a score of 90% or above, they will be assigned a variety of differentiated projects and activities to complete. Students must complete the odd comprehension questions and all of the vocabulary activities in the blue Where the Red Fern Grows packet by Wed October 22nd.
o Students will take a Where the Read Fern Grows Vocabulary Test on Chapters 1-11 Tuesday October 14th. Students were given a list of vocabulary words to study on Friday.
o Remember: Please sign and return bottom portion of the goldenrod team progress report
Monday, October 13
No School!
Columbus Day
Homework: Study for Red Fern vocabulary test
Tuesday, October 14
Capitalization: People and Cultures, Reading Network pp. 186-188
Complete practice and apply People and Cultures p.188
Vocabulary test on chapters 1-11
Read and Discuss Ch. 11
Active Reading Characterize Billy Coleman
Homework: Complete Active Reading and Ch. 11 comprehension questions 5-9
Wednesday, October 15
Capitalization: First Word and Titles pp.189-190
Complete practice and apply First Words and Titles p.191
Word Wall Review paper
Figurative Speech With Local Flavor Sheet
Ch. 12 and 13 Prereading
Read and Discuss Ch. 12
Homework: Read Ch. 13 and complete Ch 12 and 13 Vocabulary Crossword
Thursday, October 16
Media Center to return and check out books -8th period
Review Capitalization of Places and Transportation Reading Network pp. 193-195
Complete practice and apply Places and Transportation p. 195
Red Fern Comprehension Questions Ch 12 and 13
Introduce Chapter 14 and 15 Vocabulary
Homework: Read Ch. 14 and finish Ch. 14 and 15 Vocabulary, if necessary
Friday, October 17
Assembly: Meteorologist, Ginger Zee
If time permits Review Figurative Speech with Local Flavor
Read and Discuss Chapter 15
Homework: Enjoy your weekend!
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 13th, 2008
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Monday Nov 2nd.
o Students participating in the Where the Red Fern Grows differentiated group must take a test over the first section to show mastery on Thursday October 16th. If they receive a score of 90% or above, they will be assigned a variety of differentiated projects and activities to complete. Students must complete the odd comprehension questions and all of the vocabulary activities in the blue Where the Red Fern Grows packet by Wed October 22nd.
o Students will take a Where the Read Fern Grows Vocabulary Test on Chapters 1-11 Tuesday October 14th. Students were given a list of vocabulary words to study on Friday.
o Remember: Please sign and return bottom portion of the goldenrod team progress report
Monday, October 13
No School!
Columbus Day
Homework: Study for Red Fern vocabulary test
Tuesday, October 14
Capitalization: People and Cultures, Reading Network pp. 186-188
Complete practice and apply People and Cultures p.188
Vocabulary test on chapters 1-11
Read and Discuss Ch. 11
Active Reading Characterize Billy Coleman
Homework: Complete Active Reading and Ch. 11 comprehension questions 5-9
Wednesday, October 15
Capitalization: First Word and Titles pp.189-190
Complete practice and apply First Words and Titles p.191
Word Wall Review paper
Figurative Speech With Local Flavor Sheet
Ch. 12 and 13 Prereading
Read and Discuss Ch. 12
Homework: Read Ch. 13 and complete Ch 12 and 13 Vocabulary Crossword
Thursday, October 16
Media Center to return and check out books -8th period
Review Capitalization of Places and Transportation Reading Network pp. 193-195
Complete practice and apply Places and Transportation p. 195
Red Fern Comprehension Questions Ch 12 and 13
Introduce Chapter 14 and 15 Vocabulary
Homework: Read Ch. 14 and finish Ch. 14 and 15 Vocabulary, if necessary
Friday, October 17
Assembly: Meteorologist, Ginger Zee
If time permits Review Figurative Speech with Local Flavor
Read and Discuss Chapter 15
Homework: Enjoy your weekend!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Notes for Social Studies Test- Oct. 15, 2008 (given to students on Friday, Oct. 10th)
1. Scientists believe Pangaea is possible because of scientific evidence found on continents that are not in the in similar regions such as: Similar mountain chains and animal fossils, rocks of the same age, and glacier markings.
2. Scientist believe in the future heat and pressure released from the mantle will cause sea floor spreading at the Mid Atlantic Ridge in the Atlantic Ocean. The continents will move in various directions and as it moves the Atlantic ocean will become wider thus making the Pacific Ocean smaller.
3. Basic Geography Facts:
A. Ural Mountains and the Caspian Sea separate Europe from Asia.
B. Russia is a part of two continents: Europe and Asia.
C. Part of Turkey is on the European continent and the other part is on the Asian continent.
2. Scientist believe in the future heat and pressure released from the mantle will cause sea floor spreading at the Mid Atlantic Ridge in the Atlantic Ocean. The continents will move in various directions and as it moves the Atlantic ocean will become wider thus making the Pacific Ocean smaller.
3. Basic Geography Facts:
A. Ural Mountains and the Caspian Sea separate Europe from Asia.
B. Russia is a part of two continents: Europe and Asia.
C. Part of Turkey is on the European continent and the other part is on the Asian continent.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Social Studies Syllabus- October 6, 2008
Mrs. Alexander Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus
Week of October 6, 2008
Blog Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Hello Parents and Guardians:
*On October 15 students will take a book test covering the concepts for Ch. 1-
Section 1 & 2 from pp. 5 – 18.
*Students were given the first Ch 1 study guide last week and will be given
another study guide for part two this week. It will also be posted on my blog.
*Progress reports go home next Friday, October 1oth.
Monday, October 6 –
Watch movie: Earthquakes and Volcanoes; finish reviewing Part One study guide
Homework: Finish last weeks definitions if necessary
Tuesday, October 7–
Pangaea and Earth’s Crust activity
Homework: Finish activity, if necessary
Wednesday, October 8 –
Define prevailing winds, ocean current, and precipitation
Begin reading and discussing pp. 12 – 15
Homework: None
Thursday, October 9–
Finish reading pp. 15-18; Begin Part two study guide
Homework: None
Friday, October 10–
Small group work: Complete study guide
Homework: Study for next week’s test on pp. 5-18
Social Studies Syllabus
Week of October 6, 2008
Blog Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Hello Parents and Guardians:
*On October 15 students will take a book test covering the concepts for Ch. 1-
Section 1 & 2 from pp. 5 – 18.
*Students were given the first Ch 1 study guide last week and will be given
another study guide for part two this week. It will also be posted on my blog.
*Progress reports go home next Friday, October 1oth.
Monday, October 6 –
Watch movie: Earthquakes and Volcanoes; finish reviewing Part One study guide
Homework: Finish last weeks definitions if necessary
Tuesday, October 7–
Pangaea and Earth’s Crust activity
Homework: Finish activity, if necessary
Wednesday, October 8 –
Define prevailing winds, ocean current, and precipitation
Begin reading and discussing pp. 12 – 15
Homework: None
Thursday, October 9–
Finish reading pp. 15-18; Begin Part two study guide
Homework: None
Friday, October 10–
Small group work: Complete study guide
Homework: Study for next week’s test on pp. 5-18
Social Studies-Chapter 1 Study Guide- Part 2
Ch. 1 Study Guide - Part 2 pp. 12 – 18
Complete each question in the space provided. If you need more space use the back of this paper. Be sure to keep this paper to use as a study guide for your test Wednesday, October 15th.
1. Give one example how wind erosion has helped people.
2. Give one example how wind erosion has not helped people.
3. How have glaciers affect humans in the past?
4. How have glaciers affected physical geography of the earth in the past?
5. Specifically explain how landforms determined where people would live.
6. Specifically explain how landforms have affected the way nations set up their governments.
7. Why did early civilizations prefer to settle near waterways?
8. Explain the difference between climate and weather?
9. Tell three things that determine (or shape) our climate? Be sure to explain how each of these things
affect our climate.
A.
B.
C.
Ch. 1 Study Guide - Part 2 pp. 12 – 18 (Continued)
10. How can a place’s latitude help you predict temperatures in that region?
11. Why did the ancient Incan’s prefer to settle in the Andes Mountains in Peru instead of
living along the Pacific coast?
12. How do mountains affect precipitation?
13. What has the lack of warm water ports and harbors caused Russia to do in the past?
(Be sure to explain)
Complete each question in the space provided. If you need more space use the back of this paper. Be sure to keep this paper to use as a study guide for your test Wednesday, October 15th.
1. Give one example how wind erosion has helped people.
2. Give one example how wind erosion has not helped people.
3. How have glaciers affect humans in the past?
4. How have glaciers affected physical geography of the earth in the past?
5. Specifically explain how landforms determined where people would live.
6. Specifically explain how landforms have affected the way nations set up their governments.
7. Why did early civilizations prefer to settle near waterways?
8. Explain the difference between climate and weather?
9. Tell three things that determine (or shape) our climate? Be sure to explain how each of these things
affect our climate.
A.
B.
C.
Ch. 1 Study Guide - Part 2 pp. 12 – 18 (Continued)
10. How can a place’s latitude help you predict temperatures in that region?
11. Why did the ancient Incan’s prefer to settle in the Andes Mountains in Peru instead of
living along the Pacific coast?
12. How do mountains affect precipitation?
13. What has the lack of warm water ports and harbors caused Russia to do in the past?
(Be sure to explain)
Reading Language Arts Syllabus- October 6, 2008
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 6, 2008 - Modified Oct. 7th
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information: Syllabus has been modified from student copy. Changes are bolded.
• Students who have turned in their Seedfolks novel will be assigned a Red Fern novel on Monday, 10/6. It is very important that students do not read ahead. At the end of the week we will introduce a differentiated read ahead activity for eligible students who are interested.
• Students will have a quick comprehension quiz over chapters 1-7 on Wednesday, October 8.
• The day after Columbus Day, October 14th, students will take a Chapter 1-11 Vocabulary Test
• Don’t forget that conferences are on Thursday, October 23. Students will be given a copy of the conference schedule by Wednesday of this week.
• I am still missing many reading logs. Students may still turn them in for late credit.
• Mid-term progress reports will be sent home with students on Friday, Oct. 10th. Do not return the progress report. Please cut, sign, and the bottom of the goldenrod Team 6-3 Progress report sheet instead.
• Remember schools will be closed on Monday, October 13th due to Columbus Day
Monday, October 6
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 3
Read and Discuss Chapter 5
Review Chapter 4-5 Vocabulary
Chapter 4-5 Comprehension Questions #5-8
Introduce Chapter 6-7 Vocabulary Words
Homework: Read Chapter 6
Tuesday, October 7
Read and Discuss Chapter 7
Chapter 6-7 Comprehension Questions
Complete Chapter 6-7 Vocabulary
Homework: Finish reading Ch. 7 and complete Ch. 6 & 7 questions
Study for Chapter 1-7 Red Fern Quiz
Wednesday, October 8
Introduce Word Wall # 4
Spelling Page 17 Part A
Quick Quiz: Red Fern Comprehension Chapters 1-7
Complete Chapter 8-9 Vocabulary
Read Chapter 8
Homework: Finish Class work, if necessary.
Thursday: October 9
Chapter 8 Comprehension Questions #1-5
Introduce Chapter 10- 11 Vocabulary Words
Read and Discuss Chapter 9
Spelling Master 3A
Homework: Study for Spelling Test Lesson 3
Finish Word wall handout-due Friday
Friday, October 10
Introduce Differentiated Read Ahead Assignment
Spelling Test: Lesson 3
Review Word Wall handout # 4
Read and Discuss Chapter 10
Chapter 9-10 Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary
Homework: Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND! GET GOLDENROD MID-TERM PROGRESS REPORT SIGNED!!!
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 6, 2008 - Modified Oct. 7th
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information: Syllabus has been modified from student copy. Changes are bolded.
• Students who have turned in their Seedfolks novel will be assigned a Red Fern novel on Monday, 10/6. It is very important that students do not read ahead. At the end of the week we will introduce a differentiated read ahead activity for eligible students who are interested.
• Students will have a quick comprehension quiz over chapters 1-7 on Wednesday, October 8.
• The day after Columbus Day, October 14th, students will take a Chapter 1-11 Vocabulary Test
• Don’t forget that conferences are on Thursday, October 23. Students will be given a copy of the conference schedule by Wednesday of this week.
• I am still missing many reading logs. Students may still turn them in for late credit.
• Mid-term progress reports will be sent home with students on Friday, Oct. 10th. Do not return the progress report. Please cut, sign, and the bottom of the goldenrod Team 6-3 Progress report sheet instead.
• Remember schools will be closed on Monday, October 13th due to Columbus Day
Monday, October 6
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 3
Read and Discuss Chapter 5
Review Chapter 4-5 Vocabulary
Chapter 4-5 Comprehension Questions #5-8
Introduce Chapter 6-7 Vocabulary Words
Homework: Read Chapter 6
Tuesday, October 7
Read and Discuss Chapter 7
Chapter 6-7 Comprehension Questions
Complete Chapter 6-7 Vocabulary
Homework: Finish reading Ch. 7 and complete Ch. 6 & 7 questions
Study for Chapter 1-7 Red Fern Quiz
Wednesday, October 8
Introduce Word Wall # 4
Spelling Page 17 Part A
Quick Quiz: Red Fern Comprehension Chapters 1-7
Complete Chapter 8-9 Vocabulary
Read Chapter 8
Homework: Finish Class work, if necessary.
Thursday: October 9
Chapter 8 Comprehension Questions #1-5
Introduce Chapter 10- 11 Vocabulary Words
Read and Discuss Chapter 9
Spelling Master 3A
Homework: Study for Spelling Test Lesson 3
Finish Word wall handout-due Friday
Friday, October 10
Introduce Differentiated Read Ahead Assignment
Spelling Test: Lesson 3
Review Word Wall handout # 4
Read and Discuss Chapter 10
Chapter 9-10 Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary
Homework: Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND! GET GOLDENROD MID-TERM PROGRESS REPORT SIGNED!!!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Social Studies Syllabus- Week of September 29, 2008
Mrs. Alexander Team 6 – 3 - Social Studies Syllabus
Week of September 29, 2008
Blog Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Hello Parents and Guardians:
* Some students didn’t finish their poster last week. Posters are due by the end of the day on Tuesday. It is the responsibility of each group to obtain a pass to come to my room to complete the poster.
*On October 3rd students will take a vocabulary test on Ch. 1- Section 1 & 2 given vocabulary terms from pp. 5 – 11. Students were told to begin studying the Ch 1 given terms last Friday. All words have been listed on my previous syllabi which can be found on my blog.
* *Important** All late work is due by this Thursday. This includes: Parts of the Book handouts, Elements of Geography work, and Ch. 1 definitions. I will not accept any late work after Thursday.
*Progress reports go home next Friday, October 1oth.
Monday, September 29 –
Present posters; review vocabulary definitions; begin reading and discussing pp. 9-11
Homework: Study for Friday’s test
Tuesday, September 30 –
Review last week’s geography handouts
Small group work: Complete questions handout for pp. 9 - 11
Homework: Study for Friday’s test
Wednesday, October 1 –
Finish small group work and review
Pangaea activity
Homework: Study for Friday’s test
Thursday, October 2–
Review for Friday’s vocabulary test
Homework: Study for Friday’s test
Friday, October 3–
Take vocabulary test
Skim and scan pp. 12 – 15 to define these terms: erosion, glaciers, river system, climate, tropical zone, temperate zone, polar zone
Homework: None
Week of September 29, 2008
Blog Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Hello Parents and Guardians:
* Some students didn’t finish their poster last week. Posters are due by the end of the day on Tuesday. It is the responsibility of each group to obtain a pass to come to my room to complete the poster.
*On October 3rd students will take a vocabulary test on Ch. 1- Section 1 & 2 given vocabulary terms from pp. 5 – 11. Students were told to begin studying the Ch 1 given terms last Friday. All words have been listed on my previous syllabi which can be found on my blog.
* *Important** All late work is due by this Thursday. This includes: Parts of the Book handouts, Elements of Geography work, and Ch. 1 definitions. I will not accept any late work after Thursday.
*Progress reports go home next Friday, October 1oth.
Monday, September 29 –
Present posters; review vocabulary definitions; begin reading and discussing pp. 9-11
Homework: Study for Friday’s test
Tuesday, September 30 –
Review last week’s geography handouts
Small group work: Complete questions handout for pp. 9 - 11
Homework: Study for Friday’s test
Wednesday, October 1 –
Finish small group work and review
Pangaea activity
Homework: Study for Friday’s test
Thursday, October 2–
Review for Friday’s vocabulary test
Homework: Study for Friday’s test
Friday, October 3–
Take vocabulary test
Skim and scan pp. 12 – 15 to define these terms: erosion, glaciers, river system, climate, tropical zone, temperate zone, polar zone
Homework: None
Social Studies Syllabus-Chapter 1 Study Guide (pp. 9-11)
Chapter One Study Guide - Part 1 (pp. 9 – 11)
In your small groups answer the following questions. You use the back of this paper, if necessary-due Thursday
1. List the four major landforms, the elevation, and relief of each one:
Landform: Elevation in Feet Type of relief
A.
B.
C.
D.
2. Explain the main characteristics of each layer of the earth’s structure (what is each layer made of)
A. Inner Core –
B. Outer Core-
C. Mantle-
D. Crust-
3. What is the connection between tectonic plates and continental drift?
4. What evidence led scientists to believe Pangaea could be a valid theory?
5. How were the Himalayas formed?
6. How were the Hawaiian Islands formed?
7. What is a common cause of earthquakes?
8. What happens at the core that can cause volcanoes?
9. How can scientists tell that the Pangaea theory is possible?
10. Why do geographers think California will be separated from the U.S. thousands of years from now?
In your small groups answer the following questions. You use the back of this paper, if necessary-due Thursday
1. List the four major landforms, the elevation, and relief of each one:
Landform: Elevation in Feet Type of relief
A.
B.
C.
D.
2. Explain the main characteristics of each layer of the earth’s structure (what is each layer made of)
A. Inner Core –
B. Outer Core-
C. Mantle-
D. Crust-
3. What is the connection between tectonic plates and continental drift?
4. What evidence led scientists to believe Pangaea could be a valid theory?
5. How were the Himalayas formed?
6. How were the Hawaiian Islands formed?
7. What is a common cause of earthquakes?
8. What happens at the core that can cause volcanoes?
9. How can scientists tell that the Pangaea theory is possible?
10. Why do geographers think California will be separated from the U.S. thousands of years from now?
Reading/Language Arts Syllabus- September 29, 2008
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of September 29, 2008
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• The final Seedfolks draft is due Wednesday Oct. 1st. Students must include their teacher edited draft and their blue (or white) peer edit sheet with the final draft.
• Reading logs are due Thursday, Oct 2nd and don’t forget to get parent signatures. The Seedfolks novel can be counted as one of the books.
• Oktoberfest, our Julian Family picnic, is this Friday, October 3rd, at 5:30 P.M.
• We’ll begin our Where the Red Fern Grows novel study this week. Students will complete a blue Red Fern packet. I recommend the packet be fastened in the blue reading folder for safekeeping. Students may not read ahead of the assigned chapters due to certain prediction activities. We’ll notify students regarding differentiated activities at a later date.
• Only students who have turned in Seedfolks books will be assigned a Red Fern novel
• There will be a Red Fern quiz on Oct. 8th and a vocabulary quiz on Oct.14th.
• Late work must be turned in by this Thursday and I will not accept it after Thursday. Late work must be turned in during lunch.
• All students will receive a mid-term progress report next Friday, Oct. 3rd.
Monday, September 29
Reading: Finish Literary Concepts handout
Introduce new novel study, Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls
Discuss setting, Ch. 1 vocabulary,
and make predictions
Language Network Book: Fragments and Run-On’s pp. 25-26, do p. 27 Pt. A
Homework: Finish grammar work p. 27- Pt. A Practice & Apply, and Challenge Sentences
Finish Literary Concepts handout
Tuesday, September 30
Reading: Ch. 1 Pre-reading, reading, and discussion
In Red Fern blue packet: Do odd questions # 1, 3, 5, & 7 and Ch. 1 Activity # 2
Introduce Word Wall Week 3 words
Language Network Book: Review grammar homework
Homework: Final typed, Seedfolks draft is due tomorrow, Oct. 1st . Be sure to include the teacher edited draft and the blue (or white) peer edit sheet with the final draft.
Wednesday, October 1
Final Seedfolks draft due today
Reading: Ch. 2 Pre-reading, introduce vocabulary, reading and discussion
In Red Fern blue packet: Do odd questions # 1, 3, 5, & 7
Homework: Reading Logs due Thursday. Don’t forget to get parent signatures
Fragments and Run-On’s Practice handout
Thursday: October 2
Reading: Ch. 3 reading and discussion. Complete odd questions # 9, 11, & 13 in packet
Begin Red Fern Math handout- due Friday
Language Network Book: Review grammar homework
Homework: Do Ch. 2 & 3 vocab in Red Fern packet. You may need to define unfamiliar words.
Finish Red Fern Math handout – due Friday
Friday, October 3
Reading: Ch. 4 Pre-reading, reading, and discussion. Do questions # 1, 2, 3, & 4 in blue packet
Begin Ch. 4 & 5 vocabulary puzzle.
Review Word Wall Week 3 handout
Homework: None. Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND!
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of September 29, 2008
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• The final Seedfolks draft is due Wednesday Oct. 1st. Students must include their teacher edited draft and their blue (or white) peer edit sheet with the final draft.
• Reading logs are due Thursday, Oct 2nd and don’t forget to get parent signatures. The Seedfolks novel can be counted as one of the books.
• Oktoberfest, our Julian Family picnic, is this Friday, October 3rd, at 5:30 P.M.
• We’ll begin our Where the Red Fern Grows novel study this week. Students will complete a blue Red Fern packet. I recommend the packet be fastened in the blue reading folder for safekeeping. Students may not read ahead of the assigned chapters due to certain prediction activities. We’ll notify students regarding differentiated activities at a later date.
• Only students who have turned in Seedfolks books will be assigned a Red Fern novel
• There will be a Red Fern quiz on Oct. 8th and a vocabulary quiz on Oct.14th.
• Late work must be turned in by this Thursday and I will not accept it after Thursday. Late work must be turned in during lunch.
• All students will receive a mid-term progress report next Friday, Oct. 3rd.
Monday, September 29
Reading: Finish Literary Concepts handout
Introduce new novel study, Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls
Discuss setting, Ch. 1 vocabulary,
and make predictions
Language Network Book: Fragments and Run-On’s pp. 25-26, do p. 27 Pt. A
Homework: Finish grammar work p. 27- Pt. A Practice & Apply, and Challenge Sentences
Finish Literary Concepts handout
Tuesday, September 30
Reading: Ch. 1 Pre-reading, reading, and discussion
In Red Fern blue packet: Do odd questions # 1, 3, 5, & 7 and Ch. 1 Activity # 2
Introduce Word Wall Week 3 words
Language Network Book: Review grammar homework
Homework: Final typed, Seedfolks draft is due tomorrow, Oct. 1st . Be sure to include the teacher edited draft and the blue (or white) peer edit sheet with the final draft.
Wednesday, October 1
Final Seedfolks draft due today
Reading: Ch. 2 Pre-reading, introduce vocabulary, reading and discussion
In Red Fern blue packet: Do odd questions # 1, 3, 5, & 7
Homework: Reading Logs due Thursday. Don’t forget to get parent signatures
Fragments and Run-On’s Practice handout
Thursday: October 2
Reading: Ch. 3 reading and discussion. Complete odd questions # 9, 11, & 13 in packet
Begin Red Fern Math handout- due Friday
Language Network Book: Review grammar homework
Homework: Do Ch. 2 & 3 vocab in Red Fern packet. You may need to define unfamiliar words.
Finish Red Fern Math handout – due Friday
Friday, October 3
Reading: Ch. 4 Pre-reading, reading, and discussion. Do questions # 1, 2, 3, & 4 in blue packet
Begin Ch. 4 & 5 vocabulary puzzle.
Review Word Wall Week 3 handout
Homework: None. Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND!
Monday, September 22, 2008
Seedfolks Assignment and Rubric
Seedfolks Writing Assignment and Scoring Rubric
In a narrative writing style, each student is expected to create his/her own chapter about being a seedfolk in the garden as mentioned in the Seedfolks novel. The chapter should fit within the book using a similar writing style as Paul Fleischman. Your character may be someone from the novel, a character based on your own life, or a new character. Definitely the story should explain what the character plants and why. Somewhere within your narrative you must explain why the character is in the garden and what the character may gain from being in the garden. Your chapter must be typed, double spaced, and 1-2 pages in length. You will also need a picture at the top of the first page of what was planted or something pertaining to your chapter; the picture can be clip art or student drawn as long as it looks neat.
An interesting introductory paragraph that:
_____ grabs the reader’s attention.
_____ introduces the characters by including their ethnicity, and other
necessary background information.
_____ includes a vivid description of the setting.
_____ explains the personality of the characters.
The body of the story should:
_____introduce a conflict or describe the character’s experience.
_____use a sequence of events to explain the conflict or character’s
experiences.
_____develop the character(s) through words, actions, and/or dialogue.
_____use vivid sensory images that help the reader to see, smell, feel,
hear, and/or taste details mentioned in the story.
The conclusion will finish the story by:
_____ stating the last event or outcome, or resolving the conflict.
_____ including information that tells the character’s feelings or emotions
about the conflict or experience.
The student must edit his/her story correcting mistakes in:
_____ grammar.
_____ spelling.
_____ capitalization.
_____ punctuation.
Student Name________________________________________
Seedfolks Writing Assignment Rubric
Required Essay Elements:
3 Pts =Excellent 2 Pts =Satisfactory 1 Pt= Needs Improvement 0 Pts = Not included
_______ Introduction grabbed the reader’s attention
_______ Character development
• included information about ethnicity of characters
• included other information such as character’s background, personality traits, etc.
_______ Included vivid description of setting
_______ Used vivid sensory images
_______ Plot was adequately developed
• conflict and/or character experience’s were described
• explained events using logical sequence
_______ Explained why character was in garden
_______ Explained what character gained from being a part of the garden
_______ Concluding paragraph
• stated last event, outcome, or resolved conflict, etc.
• described character’s feelings or emotions concerning conflict/experience,
Editing:
2 Pts =Few Mistakes 1 Pt= Many Mistakes 0 Pts = Significant Mistakes
________ Grammar
________ Mechanics
________ Spelling
Format:
_______ /2 Included picture
_______ /2 Essay is 1-2 pages in length
_______ /2 Essay was double space and typed neatly using 12 point font
_______ /2 Draft edited by teacher is included
_______ /2 Peer Editing sheet is included
_______/ 40 TOTAL POINTS
In a narrative writing style, each student is expected to create his/her own chapter about being a seedfolk in the garden as mentioned in the Seedfolks novel. The chapter should fit within the book using a similar writing style as Paul Fleischman. Your character may be someone from the novel, a character based on your own life, or a new character. Definitely the story should explain what the character plants and why. Somewhere within your narrative you must explain why the character is in the garden and what the character may gain from being in the garden. Your chapter must be typed, double spaced, and 1-2 pages in length. You will also need a picture at the top of the first page of what was planted or something pertaining to your chapter; the picture can be clip art or student drawn as long as it looks neat.
An interesting introductory paragraph that:
_____ grabs the reader’s attention.
_____ introduces the characters by including their ethnicity, and other
necessary background information.
_____ includes a vivid description of the setting.
_____ explains the personality of the characters.
The body of the story should:
_____introduce a conflict or describe the character’s experience.
_____use a sequence of events to explain the conflict or character’s
experiences.
_____develop the character(s) through words, actions, and/or dialogue.
_____use vivid sensory images that help the reader to see, smell, feel,
hear, and/or taste details mentioned in the story.
The conclusion will finish the story by:
_____ stating the last event or outcome, or resolving the conflict.
_____ including information that tells the character’s feelings or emotions
about the conflict or experience.
The student must edit his/her story correcting mistakes in:
_____ grammar.
_____ spelling.
_____ capitalization.
_____ punctuation.
Student Name________________________________________
Seedfolks Writing Assignment Rubric
Required Essay Elements:
3 Pts =Excellent 2 Pts =Satisfactory 1 Pt= Needs Improvement 0 Pts = Not included
_______ Introduction grabbed the reader’s attention
_______ Character development
• included information about ethnicity of characters
• included other information such as character’s background, personality traits, etc.
_______ Included vivid description of setting
_______ Used vivid sensory images
_______ Plot was adequately developed
• conflict and/or character experience’s were described
• explained events using logical sequence
_______ Explained why character was in garden
_______ Explained what character gained from being a part of the garden
_______ Concluding paragraph
• stated last event, outcome, or resolved conflict, etc.
• described character’s feelings or emotions concerning conflict/experience,
Editing:
2 Pts =Few Mistakes 1 Pt= Many Mistakes 0 Pts = Significant Mistakes
________ Grammar
________ Mechanics
________ Spelling
Format:
_______ /2 Included picture
_______ /2 Essay is 1-2 pages in length
_______ /2 Essay was double space and typed neatly using 12 point font
_______ /2 Draft edited by teacher is included
_______ /2 Peer Editing sheet is included
_______/ 40 TOTAL POINTS
Social Studies Syllabus- Week of September 22, 2008
Mrs. Alexander Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus
Week of September 22, 2008
Blog Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Hello Parents and Guardians:
*We began our in class mini project researching an assigned country last week. I am providing all research materials to students. Students have begun drawing their picture of a cultural item relating to their country that they found in the Multicultural Resource Center (MCRC ).
* Since some students didn’t finish their drawings last week, all pictures will be due by Tuesday. The MCRC is holding the artifact of any student who didn’t finish his/her drawing. It is the responsibility of each child to obtain a pass to go to the MCRC during their lunch to complete the drawing.
* Very soon there will be a vocabulary test on given Ch. 1 vocabulary terms. The test will be given the end of next week or during the week of October 6th. Students should begin studying given Ch. 1 terms.
Monday, September 22 –
Using given research materials begin completing “Elements of Geography” handout.
Homework: Finish coloring picture- due Tuesday
Tuesday, September 23 – Picture Day- Pictures will be taken during our morning classes
Complete: “ Name the Continent and Understanding Latitude and Longitude” handout- due Thurs.
Different Grp: Complete “Cracking the Code and Tallest Mountains ” handout –due Thursday.
Homework: Finish above handouts- due Thursday
Wednesday, September 24 –
Finish “Elements of Geography” handout
Create a poster using group’s pictures
Homework: Finish Tuesday’s handouts - due Thursday
Thursday, September 25–
Finish poster
Review Tuesday’s handouts
Homework: Skim pp. 9 - 11 and begin defining these terms: landforms, elevation, relief, core, mantle, crust, tectonic plates, continental drift, volcanoes, earthquakes - due Friday
Friday, September 26 –
Review terms; begin reading and discussing pp. 9-11
Homework: None
Social Studies Syllabus
Week of September 22, 2008
Blog Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Hello Parents and Guardians:
*We began our in class mini project researching an assigned country last week. I am providing all research materials to students. Students have begun drawing their picture of a cultural item relating to their country that they found in the Multicultural Resource Center (MCRC ).
* Since some students didn’t finish their drawings last week, all pictures will be due by Tuesday. The MCRC is holding the artifact of any student who didn’t finish his/her drawing. It is the responsibility of each child to obtain a pass to go to the MCRC during their lunch to complete the drawing.
* Very soon there will be a vocabulary test on given Ch. 1 vocabulary terms. The test will be given the end of next week or during the week of October 6th. Students should begin studying given Ch. 1 terms.
Monday, September 22 –
Using given research materials begin completing “Elements of Geography” handout.
Homework: Finish coloring picture- due Tuesday
Tuesday, September 23 – Picture Day- Pictures will be taken during our morning classes
Complete: “ Name the Continent and Understanding Latitude and Longitude” handout- due Thurs.
Different Grp: Complete “Cracking the Code and Tallest Mountains ” handout –due Thursday.
Homework: Finish above handouts- due Thursday
Wednesday, September 24 –
Finish “Elements of Geography” handout
Create a poster using group’s pictures
Homework: Finish Tuesday’s handouts - due Thursday
Thursday, September 25–
Finish poster
Review Tuesday’s handouts
Homework: Skim pp. 9 - 11 and begin defining these terms: landforms, elevation, relief, core, mantle, crust, tectonic plates, continental drift, volcanoes, earthquakes - due Friday
Friday, September 26 –
Review terms; begin reading and discussing pp. 9-11
Homework: None
Reading/Language Arts Syllabus- September 22, 2008
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of September 22, 2008
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Last week students were introduced to our next writing assignment of creating a Seedfolks chapter. They peer edited another student’s first draft of the essay. The second typed, rough draft will be due on Tuesday Sept 23 and Mrs. Alexander will edit it. The final draft is due on Wednesday Oct 1.
• Reading logs are due on Thursday, Oct 2nd. Students are required to read at least two books each month and turn in a completed log with parent signatures. The Seedfolks novel can be counted as one of the books.
• Reminder, Picture Day is on Tuesday, September 23.
Monday, September 22
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 2
Spelling Page 13 Part A
Review Word Wall Week 1
Begin Literary Concept Notes
Homework: Finish making peer corrections to your Seedfolks Essay- the 2nd Draft is due tomorrow. Remember Picture Day is tomorrow!
Tuesday, September 23 (PICTURE DAY! Pictures will be taken in the morning classes)
2nd Seedfolks Essay Draft is due
Finish Literary Concept Notes
Introduce Word Wall Week 2
Spelling Master 2B
Homework: Read your pleasure book and work on your reading log.
Wednesday, September 24
Work on Reading Logs
Beyond the Reef Text: Year Walk pages 208-220
Homework: Spelling Page 15: Build Word Power
Thursday: September 25
SPARKLE
Media Center 9th period back tables
Homework: Study for Spelling Test, Word Wall Week 2- due tomorrow
Friday, September 26
Return Seedfolks Drafts Today
Review Word Wall Week 2
Spelling Test: Lesson 2
Identify Literary Concepts from notes in Year Walk
Homework: Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND! Work on Final Draft Edits- the FINAL DRAFT is due on Wednesday, Oct 1st.
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of September 22, 2008
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Last week students were introduced to our next writing assignment of creating a Seedfolks chapter. They peer edited another student’s first draft of the essay. The second typed, rough draft will be due on Tuesday Sept 23 and Mrs. Alexander will edit it. The final draft is due on Wednesday Oct 1.
• Reading logs are due on Thursday, Oct 2nd. Students are required to read at least two books each month and turn in a completed log with parent signatures. The Seedfolks novel can be counted as one of the books.
• Reminder, Picture Day is on Tuesday, September 23.
Monday, September 22
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 2
Spelling Page 13 Part A
Review Word Wall Week 1
Begin Literary Concept Notes
Homework: Finish making peer corrections to your Seedfolks Essay- the 2nd Draft is due tomorrow. Remember Picture Day is tomorrow!
Tuesday, September 23 (PICTURE DAY! Pictures will be taken in the morning classes)
2nd Seedfolks Essay Draft is due
Finish Literary Concept Notes
Introduce Word Wall Week 2
Spelling Master 2B
Homework: Read your pleasure book and work on your reading log.
Wednesday, September 24
Work on Reading Logs
Beyond the Reef Text: Year Walk pages 208-220
Homework: Spelling Page 15: Build Word Power
Thursday: September 25
SPARKLE
Media Center 9th period back tables
Homework: Study for Spelling Test, Word Wall Week 2- due tomorrow
Friday, September 26
Return Seedfolks Drafts Today
Review Word Wall Week 2
Spelling Test: Lesson 2
Identify Literary Concepts from notes in Year Walk
Homework: Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND! Work on Final Draft Edits- the FINAL DRAFT is due on Wednesday, Oct 1st.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Language Arts/ Reading Syllabus-September 15, 2008
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of September 15, 2008
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will take a Seedfolks comprehension & vocabulary test on Thursday, Sept. 18th.
• This Monday, students will be introduced to our next assignment, writing a Seedfolks chapter. The first typed rough draft of the essay is due on Friday, Sept 19 for a peer-editing session, a second typed rough draft will be due on Tuesday Sept 23 to be edited by the teacher, and the final draft is due on Wednesday Oct 1.
• Curriculum Night is Thursday, Sept. 18th. It begins at 6:45 P.M. Each student will bring home a letter with his or her schedule on Tuesday Sept. 16th Student should not attend Curriculum Night.
• The reading log is due on Thursday, Oct 2nd. Students are required to read at least two books each month and turn in a completed log with parent signatures. The Seedfolks novel can be counted as one of the books.
Monday, September 15
Final Vital Statistics is due today
Introduce Seedfolks writing assignment
Discuss good and bad examples of a Seedfolks chapter
Seedfolks Prewriting Assignment
Writing Time
Homework: Begin Writing Seedfolks Rough Draft
Tuesday, September 16
Complete Curriculum Night schedules for parents
Introduce Word Wall assignment due Friday Sept 19th
Write sentences with Seedfolks vocabulary words
Homework: Give parents Curriculum Night schedule
Study for Seedfolks Test
Seedfolks Review Worksheet
Wednesday, September 17
Discuss Seedfolks character review sheet
“Fire Line” Seedfolks review activity
Peer-edit Seedfolks vocabulary sentences
Homework: Study for Seedfolks Test.
Thursday: September 18- Curriculum Night begins at 6:45 P.M.
Seedfolks Test
Pg 6 and 7 in Language Network book, Introducing complete subject and predicate
Important: Remind parents to bring your schedule to Curriculum Night
Homework: Word Wall sheet due tomorrow
Work on your Seedfolks Essay
Rough Draft- due tomorrow for peer-editing session
Friday, September 19
Go over Word Wall sheet
Peer-edit 1st Seedfolks Rough Draft
Review Language Network books page 7
Language Network book pages 8 and 9 apply and practice part a and b
Homework: Finish your Seedfolks 2nd rough draft - due on Tuesday Sept 23rd.
It must be typed and return peer edit sheets and 1st draft.
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of September 15, 2008
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will take a Seedfolks comprehension & vocabulary test on Thursday, Sept. 18th.
• This Monday, students will be introduced to our next assignment, writing a Seedfolks chapter. The first typed rough draft of the essay is due on Friday, Sept 19 for a peer-editing session, a second typed rough draft will be due on Tuesday Sept 23 to be edited by the teacher, and the final draft is due on Wednesday Oct 1.
• Curriculum Night is Thursday, Sept. 18th. It begins at 6:45 P.M. Each student will bring home a letter with his or her schedule on Tuesday Sept. 16th Student should not attend Curriculum Night.
• The reading log is due on Thursday, Oct 2nd. Students are required to read at least two books each month and turn in a completed log with parent signatures. The Seedfolks novel can be counted as one of the books.
Monday, September 15
Final Vital Statistics is due today
Introduce Seedfolks writing assignment
Discuss good and bad examples of a Seedfolks chapter
Seedfolks Prewriting Assignment
Writing Time
Homework: Begin Writing Seedfolks Rough Draft
Tuesday, September 16
Complete Curriculum Night schedules for parents
Introduce Word Wall assignment due Friday Sept 19th
Write sentences with Seedfolks vocabulary words
Homework: Give parents Curriculum Night schedule
Study for Seedfolks Test
Seedfolks Review Worksheet
Wednesday, September 17
Discuss Seedfolks character review sheet
“Fire Line” Seedfolks review activity
Peer-edit Seedfolks vocabulary sentences
Homework: Study for Seedfolks Test.
Thursday: September 18- Curriculum Night begins at 6:45 P.M.
Seedfolks Test
Pg 6 and 7 in Language Network book, Introducing complete subject and predicate
Important: Remind parents to bring your schedule to Curriculum Night
Homework: Word Wall sheet due tomorrow
Work on your Seedfolks Essay
Rough Draft- due tomorrow for peer-editing session
Friday, September 19
Go over Word Wall sheet
Peer-edit 1st Seedfolks Rough Draft
Review Language Network books page 7
Language Network book pages 8 and 9 apply and practice part a and b
Homework: Finish your Seedfolks 2nd rough draft - due on Tuesday Sept 23rd.
It must be typed and return peer edit sheets and 1st draft.
Social Studies Syllabus and Vocabulary Terms - September 15, 2008
Mrs. Alexander Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus
Week of September 15, 2008
Blog Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Hello Parents and Guardians:
*The Parts of the Book quiz will be returned by Wednesday
*I will offer a differentiation activity for all students who did well on their geography assessment
*Don’t forget that students may attend our Homework Club Tuesday, Wednesday,
and/or Thursday from 3:30 – 4:30 P.M. in order to study or finish homework.
*We will begin an in class mini project researching an assigned country. I will provide all research materials to students. Students will need one picture of a cultural item relating their country. Although, some students may wish to do independent research for this picture at home. See below.
Monday, September 15 –
Finish reading and discussing pp 7-8 then do small group activity
Introduce Elements of Geography Activity and select country for mini project activity
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 16 –
Begin copying definitions for new geography terms in spiral: latitude, longitude, map key, hemisphere, scale, inset map, compass rose, borders, prime meridian, and equator.
Complete A – Z Coordinates World Map- activity due Friday
Differentiation Grp: Complete “How Well do you know World Geography” research handout –due Friday
Homework: A – Z Coordinates World Map- activity due Friday
Different. Grp handout- due Friday
Wednesday, September 17 –
In groups, begin working on Elements of Geography Activity handout in groups given handout
Homework: A – Z Coordinates World Map- activity due Friday
Different. Grp handout- due Friday
Thursday, September 18–Go to Multicultural Center to locate cultural artifact for assigned country and share- create a drawing of it and label artifact, and continue working on handout
Homework: A – Z Coordinates World Map- activity due Friday
Different. Grp handout- due Friday
Friday, September 19 – Go to Multicultural Center to locate cultural artifact for assigned country and share - create a drawing of it and label artifact, and continue working on handout
Homework: Drawings due Monday
Map Terms
1. Latitude - distance north or south of the equator
2. Longitude - the distance east and west of the prime meridian
3. Equator - a latitude line that divides the world into northern
and southern hemispheres
4. Prime meridian - a longitude line that divides the world into
eastern and western hemispheres
5. Compass rose - symbols used to point out east, west, north,
and south
6. Scale - A small ruler used to measure relative distance on a
map
7. Inset map -A small map related to a larger one
8. Border - An imaginary line that separates two countries, continents, etc
9. Map key –Information given to explain symbols on a map
10. Hemisphere – An imaginary line that separates our world into
2 - 4 parts
Social Studies Syllabus
Week of September 15, 2008
Blog Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Hello Parents and Guardians:
*The Parts of the Book quiz will be returned by Wednesday
*I will offer a differentiation activity for all students who did well on their geography assessment
*Don’t forget that students may attend our Homework Club Tuesday, Wednesday,
and/or Thursday from 3:30 – 4:30 P.M. in order to study or finish homework.
*We will begin an in class mini project researching an assigned country. I will provide all research materials to students. Students will need one picture of a cultural item relating their country. Although, some students may wish to do independent research for this picture at home. See below.
Monday, September 15 –
Finish reading and discussing pp 7-8 then do small group activity
Introduce Elements of Geography Activity and select country for mini project activity
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 16 –
Begin copying definitions for new geography terms in spiral: latitude, longitude, map key, hemisphere, scale, inset map, compass rose, borders, prime meridian, and equator.
Complete A – Z Coordinates World Map- activity due Friday
Differentiation Grp: Complete “How Well do you know World Geography” research handout –due Friday
Homework: A – Z Coordinates World Map- activity due Friday
Different. Grp handout- due Friday
Wednesday, September 17 –
In groups, begin working on Elements of Geography Activity handout in groups given handout
Homework: A – Z Coordinates World Map- activity due Friday
Different. Grp handout- due Friday
Thursday, September 18–Go to Multicultural Center to locate cultural artifact for assigned country and share- create a drawing of it and label artifact, and continue working on handout
Homework: A – Z Coordinates World Map- activity due Friday
Different. Grp handout- due Friday
Friday, September 19 – Go to Multicultural Center to locate cultural artifact for assigned country and share - create a drawing of it and label artifact, and continue working on handout
Homework: Drawings due Monday
Map Terms
1. Latitude - distance north or south of the equator
2. Longitude - the distance east and west of the prime meridian
3. Equator - a latitude line that divides the world into northern
and southern hemispheres
4. Prime meridian - a longitude line that divides the world into
eastern and western hemispheres
5. Compass rose - symbols used to point out east, west, north,
and south
6. Scale - A small ruler used to measure relative distance on a
map
7. Inset map -A small map related to a larger one
8. Border - An imaginary line that separates two countries, continents, etc
9. Map key –Information given to explain symbols on a map
10. Hemisphere – An imaginary line that separates our world into
2 - 4 parts
Monday, September 8, 2008
Social Studies Syllabus- Week of September 8, 2008
Mrs. Alexander Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus
Week of September 8, 2008
Blog Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Hello Parents and Guardians:
*We will have our first quiz on Wednesday. Each student should know the following parts of our textbook, what material can be found there and/or learned in each of the following parts: Table of Contents, Copyright Page, Atlas, Political Map, Physical Map, Glossary, Index, Spanish Glossary, Primary Sources Library, Chapter Focus Box, Terms, Graphic Organizer Activity, and Unit.
*A study guide was given to students last week on the back of their first syllabus.
* I found more CD’s to exchange for a textbook. If students would still like a CD please obtain a pass
to see me at lunch to return the textbook.
*Homework Club begins this week, Tuesday – Thursday from 3:30 – 4:30 P.M.
Monday, September 8 – Review TS176
Begin scavenger hunt
Homework: Complete study guide – due Tuesday
Tuesday, September 9 – Finish scavenger hunt and discuss
Review study guide
Homework: Study for Wednesday’s quiz
Wednesday, September 10 – Take Parts of the Book Quiz
Discuss skimming and scanning. Students will skim and/or scan pp. 5-8 in Chapter 1 to locate and define the following terms: geography, absolute location, relative location, place, region, ecosystems, adapt, modify, and environment. If no definition can be found, then students should use the glossary.
Homework: Finish defining the above terms, due Thursday
Thursday, September 11–Briefly discuss-Remembering 9/11
Read and discuss pp. 5-8
Homework: None
Friday, September 12 – Take geography pre-assessment
Finish reading and discussing pp. 5
Homework: None
Social Studies Syllabus
Week of September 8, 2008
Blog Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Hello Parents and Guardians:
*We will have our first quiz on Wednesday. Each student should know the following parts of our textbook, what material can be found there and/or learned in each of the following parts: Table of Contents, Copyright Page, Atlas, Political Map, Physical Map, Glossary, Index, Spanish Glossary, Primary Sources Library, Chapter Focus Box, Terms, Graphic Organizer Activity, and Unit.
*A study guide was given to students last week on the back of their first syllabus.
* I found more CD’s to exchange for a textbook. If students would still like a CD please obtain a pass
to see me at lunch to return the textbook.
*Homework Club begins this week, Tuesday – Thursday from 3:30 – 4:30 P.M.
Monday, September 8 – Review TS176
Begin scavenger hunt
Homework: Complete study guide – due Tuesday
Tuesday, September 9 – Finish scavenger hunt and discuss
Review study guide
Homework: Study for Wednesday’s quiz
Wednesday, September 10 – Take Parts of the Book Quiz
Discuss skimming and scanning. Students will skim and/or scan pp. 5-8 in Chapter 1 to locate and define the following terms: geography, absolute location, relative location, place, region, ecosystems, adapt, modify, and environment. If no definition can be found, then students should use the glossary.
Homework: Finish defining the above terms, due Thursday
Thursday, September 11–Briefly discuss-Remembering 9/11
Read and discuss pp. 5-8
Homework: None
Friday, September 12 – Take geography pre-assessment
Finish reading and discussing pp. 5
Homework: None
Reading L/Arts Syllabus -Week of September 8,2008
Mrs. Alexander - Team 6-3
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of September 8, 2008
Blog Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
*You will find my syllabi posted on the above website.
*The edited Vital Statistics draft will be returned by Tuesday, Sept 9th. The typed final copy will
be due Mon. Sept. 15th. If students do not have a computer, please plan to use the public library.
*Our school library will only be open Monday of this week due to teacher training. Although, it may
open during our 6th period lunch for student use. We'll check to see if training is over for the day.
*There will be a Seedfolks test on Thursday, September 18th.
*Students received their Reading Logs last week and their first Reading Log is due on October 2nd.
Students must read 2 or more books, log it, & obtain parent signatures for each book read.
*Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is Thursday, Sept. 18th, at 6:45 P.M.
Picture Day is Tuesday, Sept. 23rd (information will be sent
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of September 8, 2008
Blog Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
*You will find my syllabi posted on the above website.
*The edited Vital Statistics draft will be returned by Tuesday, Sept 9th. The typed final copy will
be due Mon. Sept. 15th. If students do not have a computer, please plan to use the public library.
*Our school library will only be open Monday of this week due to teacher training. Although, it may
open during our 6th period lunch for student use. We'll check to see if training is over for the day.
*There will be a Seedfolks test on Thursday, September 18th.
*Students received their Reading Logs last week and their first Reading Log is due on October 2nd.
Students must read 2 or more books, log it, & obtain parent signatures for each book read.
*Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is Thursday, Sept. 18th, at 6:45 P.M.
Picture Day is Tuesday, Sept. 23rd (information will be sent
home soon)
*Homework Club begins this week Tuesday - Thursday from 3:30 - 4:30 P.M.
Monday, September 8 –
Leona and Sam completed chart due today
Spelling pre-test- Lesson 1
Spelling - Part A (only)-top of page 9
Read Virgil story and complete chart, including character traits
Homework: Finish spelling Pt. A - p. 9, if necessary
Read Sae Young story and complete chart including character traits
Tuesday, September 9
Read Curtis and Nora story and complete chart, including character traits
Spelling -Review Pt. A- p. 9
Return Vital Statistics survey and discuss
Homework: Finish Curtis and Nora story and chart, if necessary
Wednesday, September 10
Seedfolks activity # 1 (a surprise)
Spelling Pt. B- bottom p. 9 and top of p. 10
Homework: Finish spelling work, if necessary
Thursday: September 11
Seedfolks activity # 2 (a surprise) & begin wrap-up activity # 3
Read Amir story and complete chart, including character traits
Copy given vocabulary definitions for Seedfolks test next week
Spelling- review Pt. B p. 9-10
Homework: Study for spelling test tomorrow
Friday, September 12
Take Lesson 1 spelling post test
Read Florence story and complete chart, including character traits
Finish Seedfolks wrap-up activity and share
Homework: None but you may wish to begin studying for your Seedfolks test.
Enjoy your weekend!
*Homework Club begins this week Tuesday - Thursday from 3:30 - 4:30 P.M.
Monday, September 8 –
Leona and Sam completed chart due today
Spelling pre-test- Lesson 1
Spelling - Part A (only)-top of page 9
Read Virgil story and complete chart, including character traits
Homework: Finish spelling Pt. A - p. 9, if necessary
Read Sae Young story and complete chart including character traits
Tuesday, September 9
Read Curtis and Nora story and complete chart, including character traits
Spelling -Review Pt. A- p. 9
Return Vital Statistics survey and discuss
Homework: Finish Curtis and Nora story and chart, if necessary
Wednesday, September 10
Seedfolks activity # 1 (a surprise)
Spelling Pt. B- bottom p. 9 and top of p. 10
Homework: Finish spelling work, if necessary
Thursday: September 11
Seedfolks activity # 2 (a surprise) & begin wrap-up activity # 3
Read Amir story and complete chart, including character traits
Copy given vocabulary definitions for Seedfolks test next week
Spelling- review Pt. B p. 9-10
Homework: Study for spelling test tomorrow
Friday, September 12
Take Lesson 1 spelling post test
Read Florence story and complete chart, including character traits
Finish Seedfolks wrap-up activity and share
Homework: None but you may wish to begin studying for your Seedfolks test.
Enjoy your weekend!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus, Week of September 1, 2008
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of September 1, 2008
Blog Website - http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information-Please Read:
*You will receive a syllabus in each core subject at the beginning of each week. You will find my
syllabi posted on the above website.
*Students will receive their first monthly Reading Log this week. All students are required to read 2 or
more books a month and record the books on their log, with a parent signature for each book read.
* By this Wednesday, my students should have a pleasure book that he/she has not read before. Bring
book to reading/language arts class, or plan to check one out from Ms. A or one of our core teachers.
*Please plan to bring a quart size Ziploc bag by Wednesday, Sept. 3rd, for our Seedfolks novel study.
Students may purchase bags from his/her teacher for 25 cents.
*A typed draft of the students' Vital Statistics survey is due by Fri. Sept. 5th to be returned back to
students by Tues. Sept. 9th. The typed final copy will be due Mon. Sept. 15th. If students do not have
a computer to type the Vital Statistics survey, please plan to use the public library.
*Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is Thursday, Sept. 18th, at 6:45 P.M.
Picture Day is Tuesday, Sept. 23rd (during school hours)
*Starting this week, our library is now open for students to check out books, do homework, research,
use computers, etc. It is open everyday except Wednesday's from 8 - 8:50 A.M. Students may not use
the computers until they receive their log-ins, which will happen by the end of the week. To be
allowed in the library in the a.m., students must wear their I.D. In order to use the computers, students must bring their planner to the library with proof the student/parent contracts have been read & signed.
Monday, September 1 - Labor Day: No School
Tuesday, September 2
Begin Vital Statistics Survey
Introduce Reading Logs
Finish pre-reading packet, read and discuss Ana story, then complete chart
Homework: Get your syllabus signed & bring pleasure book to class-due Wednesday
Finish handwritten draft of Vital Statistics survey- due Wednesday for check-in only
Wednesday, September 3
Read and discuss Ana & Wendell stories, then complete chart
Team 6-3 meeting-discuss team procedures & policies
Homework: Books will be assigned on Thurs.-You need to have your Ziploc bag in class-due Thursday
Thursday: September 4
8th period- Library orientation - Front library tables
Read & discuss Gonzalo story then complete chart
Complete spelling/grammar pre-assessment
Assign SeedFolks books (only if you have your Ziploc bag)
Homework: Vital Statistics typed draft-due Friday
Friday, September 5 – Spirit Day! - Wear Red and White or Julian Apparel
Typed Vital Statistics survey due today (Ms. A will edit it and returned it by Tues., Sept 9th)
Read and discuss Leona & Sam stories, then complete chart
9th period- Library Media Center Computers-receive login information
Homework: None! Enjoy your weekend!
Parents and Guardians:
Please sign below indicating you have seen your child’s syllabi for all core subjects (reading, math, science, social studies, and language arts). This syllabus will be returned to your child the same day.
Parent signature __________________________________________Date_____________
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of September 1, 2008
Blog Website - http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information-Please Read:
*You will receive a syllabus in each core subject at the beginning of each week. You will find my
syllabi posted on the above website.
*Students will receive their first monthly Reading Log this week. All students are required to read 2 or
more books a month and record the books on their log, with a parent signature for each book read.
* By this Wednesday, my students should have a pleasure book that he/she has not read before. Bring
book to reading/language arts class, or plan to check one out from Ms. A or one of our core teachers.
*Please plan to bring a quart size Ziploc bag by Wednesday, Sept. 3rd, for our Seedfolks novel study.
Students may purchase bags from his/her teacher for 25 cents.
*A typed draft of the students' Vital Statistics survey is due by Fri. Sept. 5th to be returned back to
students by Tues. Sept. 9th. The typed final copy will be due Mon. Sept. 15th. If students do not have
a computer to type the Vital Statistics survey, please plan to use the public library.
*Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is Thursday, Sept. 18th, at 6:45 P.M.
Picture Day is Tuesday, Sept. 23rd (during school hours)
*Starting this week, our library is now open for students to check out books, do homework, research,
use computers, etc. It is open everyday except Wednesday's from 8 - 8:50 A.M. Students may not use
the computers until they receive their log-ins, which will happen by the end of the week. To be
allowed in the library in the a.m., students must wear their I.D. In order to use the computers, students must bring their planner to the library with proof the student/parent contracts have been read & signed.
Monday, September 1 - Labor Day: No School
Tuesday, September 2
Begin Vital Statistics Survey
Introduce Reading Logs
Finish pre-reading packet, read and discuss Ana story, then complete chart
Homework: Get your syllabus signed & bring pleasure book to class-due Wednesday
Finish handwritten draft of Vital Statistics survey- due Wednesday for check-in only
Wednesday, September 3
Read and discuss Ana & Wendell stories, then complete chart
Team 6-3 meeting-discuss team procedures & policies
Homework: Books will be assigned on Thurs.-You need to have your Ziploc bag in class-due Thursday
Thursday: September 4
8th period- Library orientation - Front library tables
Read & discuss Gonzalo story then complete chart
Complete spelling/grammar pre-assessment
Assign SeedFolks books (only if you have your Ziploc bag)
Homework: Vital Statistics typed draft-due Friday
Friday, September 5 – Spirit Day! - Wear Red and White or Julian Apparel
Typed Vital Statistics survey due today (Ms. A will edit it and returned it by Tues., Sept 9th)
Read and discuss Leona & Sam stories, then complete chart
9th period- Library Media Center Computers-receive login information
Homework: None! Enjoy your weekend!
Parents and Guardians:
Please sign below indicating you have seen your child’s syllabi for all core subjects (reading, math, science, social studies, and language arts). This syllabus will be returned to your child the same day.
Parent signature __________________________________________Date_____________
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