Reading/Language Arts Syllabus- Week of November 10, 2008

Team 6-3 MRS. ALEXANDER
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 10, 2008
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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!!!