Reading Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Week of October 26, 2009
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Important Information
This week we are wrapping up our reading in preparation for our project week, so stay tuned!
Students will have a cumulative test on Wednesday, November 4 on chapters 1-12, which will include: comprehension, literary quotes, science fiction elements and vocabulary. Study comprehension questions from 1-8 and students will receive 9-12 study guide this week.
As we are reading the final chapters, PLEASE DO NOT READ AHEAD!
THIS WEEK IS RED RIBBON SPIRIT WEEK! SAY NO TO DRUGS!
Monday, October 26
Comprehension and literary quote test chapter 5-8
Begin reading chapter 9
Active Reading Handout for 9-12
Collect Study Guides for chapters 1-8
Homework: Finish reading chapter 9
Finish Active Reading Handouts--Due Tuesday
Begin study guide for chapters 9-12--Due Friday
Tuesday, October 27
Review chapter 9
Introduce Vocabulary
Create your own quote: use vocab to create your own quote & give your interpretation and it must
relate to the book.
**Challenge***translate your quote into a different language.
Respond to journal topic
Begin reading chapter 10
Homework: Finish reading chapter 10 & Finish quote if necessary--Due Thursday
Wednesday, October 28
Review chapter 10
Character & element group review
Begin reading chapter 11
Homework: Finish reading chapter 11, Respond to journal topic
Work on chapter 9-12 study guide
Thursday, October 29
Review & Collect homework: Quotes & Journal
Read chapter 12
Homework: Finish chapter 9-12 study guide
Friday, October 30
Collect study guides
Finish reading chapter 12
Introduce Project Week
You might want to begin studying for next week’s cumulative test!
Homework: Enjoy your Weekend!!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Language Arts Syllabus October 26, 2009
Language Arts Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Week October 26, 2009
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@d97.org
Important Information:
Your second reading log is due Thursday October 29th.
Students will have a test on Chapter 2 Nouns on Tuesday, October 27th. Students who showed mastery of nouns are working on differentiated project, which will be due on Tuesday, October 27th; these students will be required to work independently and take chapter 2 test.
It was a pleasure meeting all parents during conferences!
RED RIBBON WEEK! SAY NO TO DRUGS!
Monday, October 26 (Red Day)
Review for Grammar Test
L/Network Differentiated Project is due tomorrow!
Spelling Pre-test Lesson 6
Spelling Activity: Lesson 6 pg. 30 part C—due Tuesday
Homework: Finish L/Network differentiated project
Tuesday, October 27 (Sports Day)
L/Network Grammar Test
L/Network Differentiated Project due
Review spelling homework
Spelling corrections 2 times each in syllables
Homework: Finish spelling corrections & create a spooky story using 6 spelling words and 6 vocabra words
Wednesday, October 28 (Wacky Day)
Media Center: check out books & use computers to type story
News Reel Spelling Activity: Pretend you are a reporter and write a breaking news story about something strange happening. You must use at least 4 spelling & 4 vocabra words
Homework: Finish News Reel with spelling words: BE PREPARED TO REPORT YOU NEWS TO
THE CLASS. READING LOGS DUE TOMORROW!!!
Thursday, October 29 (Tie Day)
PRESENT NEWS REELS
Spelling Review
Homework: Study for spelling test & Finish scary story, if necessary
Friday, October 30 (Halloween Costume Day)
Present your story
Spelling Lesson 6 test
Homework: Enjoy Your Weekend !
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Week October 26, 2009
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@d97.org
Important Information:
Your second reading log is due Thursday October 29th.
Students will have a test on Chapter 2 Nouns on Tuesday, October 27th. Students who showed mastery of nouns are working on differentiated project, which will be due on Tuesday, October 27th; these students will be required to work independently and take chapter 2 test.
It was a pleasure meeting all parents during conferences!
RED RIBBON WEEK! SAY NO TO DRUGS!
Monday, October 26 (Red Day)
Review for Grammar Test
L/Network Differentiated Project is due tomorrow!
Spelling Pre-test Lesson 6
Spelling Activity: Lesson 6 pg. 30 part C—due Tuesday
Homework: Finish L/Network differentiated project
Tuesday, October 27 (Sports Day)
L/Network Grammar Test
L/Network Differentiated Project due
Review spelling homework
Spelling corrections 2 times each in syllables
Homework: Finish spelling corrections & create a spooky story using 6 spelling words and 6 vocabra words
Wednesday, October 28 (Wacky Day)
Media Center: check out books & use computers to type story
News Reel Spelling Activity: Pretend you are a reporter and write a breaking news story about something strange happening. You must use at least 4 spelling & 4 vocabra words
Homework: Finish News Reel with spelling words: BE PREPARED TO REPORT YOU NEWS TO
THE CLASS. READING LOGS DUE TOMORROW!!!
Thursday, October 29 (Tie Day)
PRESENT NEWS REELS
Spelling Review
Homework: Study for spelling test & Finish scary story, if necessary
Friday, October 30 (Halloween Costume Day)
Present your story
Spelling Lesson 6 test
Homework: Enjoy Your Weekend !
Monday, October 26, 2009
Social Studies Syllabus- Week of October 26, 2009
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 26, 2009(updated today)
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*Students will receive their tests back by Thursday.
*On Thursday, October 29th , the photographers will return; therefore any student who did not take his/her school picture may take a picture. In addition, students may retake pictures if he/she returns their original pictures to the photographers. Sixth graders will take pictures during Advisory through 1st period (between 9:00 – 9:50).
*This is Red Ribbon / Spirit Week: Say No To Drugs!
*Students may wear an appropriate costume to school on Friday but they need to bring one or more canned goods. In Advisory on Monday, students will receive a Halloween letter listing all expectations. Most definitely, students may not bring (or wear) pretend weapons to school. Be sure to read the letter carefully.
Monday, October 26 – Red Day
Group work: Begin Legends Activity pp.22-24
Homework: Bring coloring utensils for Legends Activity tomorrow
Tuesday, October 27 – Sports Day
Group work: Finish Legends Activity- Complete the handout
Homework: None
Wednesday, October 28 – Wacky Day
Introduce Chapter 9- The Greeks
Complete anticipation guide
Begin reading and discussing pp. 151-155
Homework: Use information on pp. 151-155 to define the following words: legacy, Crete, prow, bull leaping, Knossos, frescoes, labyrinth, parchment, shrines, Theseus, and Minotaur - due Thursday
Picture retakes are tomorrow. You must return your old pictures.
Thursday, October 29 – Tie Day
Review homework
Continue reading and discussing pp.151–155
Homework: Finish reading pp.151–155, if necessary
Friday, October 30 –– Halloween Costume Day
Small group work: Complete Section One Assessment questions on p.155 - # 2- 5
Homework: None
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 26, 2009(updated today)
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*Students will receive their tests back by Thursday.
*On Thursday, October 29th , the photographers will return; therefore any student who did not take his/her school picture may take a picture. In addition, students may retake pictures if he/she returns their original pictures to the photographers. Sixth graders will take pictures during Advisory through 1st period (between 9:00 – 9:50).
*This is Red Ribbon / Spirit Week: Say No To Drugs!
*Students may wear an appropriate costume to school on Friday but they need to bring one or more canned goods. In Advisory on Monday, students will receive a Halloween letter listing all expectations. Most definitely, students may not bring (or wear) pretend weapons to school. Be sure to read the letter carefully.
Monday, October 26 – Red Day
Group work: Begin Legends Activity pp.22-24
Homework: Bring coloring utensils for Legends Activity tomorrow
Tuesday, October 27 – Sports Day
Group work: Finish Legends Activity- Complete the handout
Homework: None
Wednesday, October 28 – Wacky Day
Introduce Chapter 9- The Greeks
Complete anticipation guide
Begin reading and discussing pp. 151-155
Homework: Use information on pp. 151-155 to define the following words: legacy, Crete, prow, bull leaping, Knossos, frescoes, labyrinth, parchment, shrines, Theseus, and Minotaur - due Thursday
Picture retakes are tomorrow. You must return your old pictures.
Thursday, October 29 – Tie Day
Review homework
Continue reading and discussing pp.151–155
Homework: Finish reading pp.151–155, if necessary
Friday, October 30 –– Halloween Costume Day
Small group work: Complete Section One Assessment questions on p.155 - # 2- 5
Homework: None
Monday, October 19, 2009
Social Studies Syllabus- Week of October 19, 2009
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 19, 2009 (updated today 6:30 P.M.)
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please Read the Following Information:
*Students will take a test on Thursday, October 22nd covering concepts studied on pp. 5 -21.
Study the questions found on the back of my previous syllabi, latitude and longitude
coordinates, know the seven continents, four oceans, the six vocabulary words below, as well
as notes that will be taken in class this week.
*Students will learn a new outline strategy for note taking, called Power Notes. I highly
recommend students use this strategy to take notes on pp. 5-21 in order to prepare for the
upcoming test on Thursday.
*See the Power Notes Handout below
Monday, October 19– Define: prevailing winds, ocean current, precipitation, natural resources,
minerals, renewable resources, nonrenewable resources
Complete “Power Notes” handout-pp. 19-21
Homework: Finish Power Notes handout and definitions, if necessary
Tuesday, October 20 – Finish questions from back of Oct. 5th’ syllabus and review
Homework: Finsh above mentioned questions, if necessary and study for test
Wednesday, October 21– Lunchtime Study Session - see Ms. A for a pass
Continue reviewing for test
Complete Natural Resources graphic organizer
Homework: Study for test
Thursday, October 22 - Take Ch 1 test
Homework: None
Friday, October 23– No S.S. class today- Students dismissed at noon
Homework: None
Power Notes Handout PP. 19-21
1. Natural Resources
2. Kinds of natural resources
3. _________________________for Life
4. Air, _______________________, ____________________, ____________
3. Helpful natural resource but __________________________________ for life
4. Minerals
5. Iron ____________________, ________________,_________________
4. ___________________________ Fuels
5. ___________________,_______________________,__________________
2. Marco Polo discovered_____________________________________________
3. The Chinese ______________________________________________
3. Renewable ___________________________________________
4. ___________________, ________________________,______________
3. Nonrenewable resources
4. ___________________,____________________,___________________
2. Natural resources in history
3. Led to creation ______________________________________
4. People began __________________________ or ______________________
4. Also led to _____________________and ___________________meeting
each other
5. They traded ________________________ and _____________________
3. Modern _______________________________________
4. They made __________________________________________________
3. The discovery of ___________________ in____________________________
4. Then people ________________________________________________
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 19, 2009 (updated today 6:30 P.M.)
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please Read the Following Information:
*Students will take a test on Thursday, October 22nd covering concepts studied on pp. 5 -21.
Study the questions found on the back of my previous syllabi, latitude and longitude
coordinates, know the seven continents, four oceans, the six vocabulary words below, as well
as notes that will be taken in class this week.
*Students will learn a new outline strategy for note taking, called Power Notes. I highly
recommend students use this strategy to take notes on pp. 5-21 in order to prepare for the
upcoming test on Thursday.
*See the Power Notes Handout below
Monday, October 19– Define: prevailing winds, ocean current, precipitation, natural resources,
minerals, renewable resources, nonrenewable resources
Complete “Power Notes” handout-pp. 19-21
Homework: Finish Power Notes handout and definitions, if necessary
Tuesday, October 20 – Finish questions from back of Oct. 5th’ syllabus and review
Homework: Finsh above mentioned questions, if necessary and study for test
Wednesday, October 21– Lunchtime Study Session - see Ms. A for a pass
Continue reviewing for test
Complete Natural Resources graphic organizer
Homework: Study for test
Thursday, October 22 - Take Ch 1 test
Homework: None
Friday, October 23– No S.S. class today- Students dismissed at noon
Homework: None
Power Notes Handout PP. 19-21
1. Natural Resources
2. Kinds of natural resources
3. _________________________for Life
4. Air, _______________________, ____________________, ____________
3. Helpful natural resource but __________________________________ for life
4. Minerals
5. Iron ____________________, ________________,_________________
4. ___________________________ Fuels
5. ___________________,_______________________,__________________
2. Marco Polo discovered_____________________________________________
3. The Chinese ______________________________________________
3. Renewable ___________________________________________
4. ___________________, ________________________,______________
3. Nonrenewable resources
4. ___________________,____________________,___________________
2. Natural resources in history
3. Led to creation ______________________________________
4. People began __________________________ or ______________________
4. Also led to _____________________and ___________________meeting
each other
5. They traded ________________________ and _____________________
3. Modern _______________________________________
4. They made __________________________________________________
3. The discovery of ___________________ in____________________________
4. Then people ________________________________________________
Language Arts Syllabus October 19, 2009
Language Arts Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Week of October 19, 2009
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Email: jalexander@d97.org
Important Information:
Your second reading log is due Thursday, October 29th.
We are working on Chapter 2: Nouns, in our L/Network Book this week. Students will have a test on Chapter 2: Nouns on Tuesday, October 27th. Students who showed mastery of nouns are working on differentiated project, which will be due on Tuesday, October 27th; these students will be required to work independently and study for the chapter 2 test.
Conferences are on THURSDAY! If you need to change your time for any reason please email me!
It is not too late to sign up for the Young Authors Conference, which will be held at Lincoln school on Saturday, October 24th. This a free event that will have over 30 published authors, illustrators, journalists, and cartoonists coming to work with our students! See me to sign up!
Monday, October 19
Language Network Ch. 2.3: Possessive Nouns
L/Network Differentiation: Practice and Apply pg. 44-45 & challenge assignment on pg. 45
Write a Vocabra science fiction story using all 12 words from list #4. If you wish to submit it to the National Day on Writing website it must be typed. See Ms. Russell for details
Homework: Finish science fiction vocabra story—Due Tuesday
Tuesday, October 20—Collect Science Fiction story
Media Center: Begin Vocabra comic strip --Due Friday
Homework: NO HOMEWORK— Remember, Comic strip due Friday
Wednesday, October 21
Language Network Ch. 2.4: Nouns and Their Jobs
L/Network Differentiation: Work independently on project
Vocabra Review
Homework: NO HOMEWORK---Remember, Comic strip due Friday
Thursday, October 22 Students will be dismissed at noon
PORTFOLIO CONFERENCES
NO LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS TODAY
Homework: Study for Vocabra test
PAJAMA DAY& READ-A-THON tomorrow: students may bring a healthy snack and one comfort item of their choice. Comfort item may be pillow, blanket, stuffed animal, etc. Be sure to bring plenty of reading materials on Friday.
Friday, October23 Students will be dismissed at noon
PAJAMA DAY& READ-A-THON: Students may bring a healthy snack and one comfort item of their choice. Comfort item may be a pillow, blanket, stuffed animal, etc. Be sure to have plenty of reading materials.
Take Vocabra test
Collect comic strip
Homework: Enjoy your weekend
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Week of October 19, 2009
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@d97.org
Important Information:
Your second reading log is due Thursday, October 29th.
We are working on Chapter 2: Nouns, in our L/Network Book this week. Students will have a test on Chapter 2: Nouns on Tuesday, October 27th. Students who showed mastery of nouns are working on differentiated project, which will be due on Tuesday, October 27th; these students will be required to work independently and study for the chapter 2 test.
Conferences are on THURSDAY! If you need to change your time for any reason please email me!
It is not too late to sign up for the Young Authors Conference, which will be held at Lincoln school on Saturday, October 24th. This a free event that will have over 30 published authors, illustrators, journalists, and cartoonists coming to work with our students! See me to sign up!
Monday, October 19
Language Network Ch. 2.3: Possessive Nouns
L/Network Differentiation: Practice and Apply pg. 44-45 & challenge assignment on pg. 45
Write a Vocabra science fiction story using all 12 words from list #4. If you wish to submit it to the National Day on Writing website it must be typed. See Ms. Russell for details
Homework: Finish science fiction vocabra story—Due Tuesday
Tuesday, October 20—Collect Science Fiction story
Media Center: Begin Vocabra comic strip --Due Friday
Homework: NO HOMEWORK— Remember, Comic strip due Friday
Wednesday, October 21
Language Network Ch. 2.4: Nouns and Their Jobs
L/Network Differentiation: Work independently on project
Vocabra Review
Homework: NO HOMEWORK---Remember, Comic strip due Friday
Thursday, October 22 Students will be dismissed at noon
PORTFOLIO CONFERENCES
NO LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS TODAY
Homework: Study for Vocabra test
PAJAMA DAY& READ-A-THON tomorrow: students may bring a healthy snack and one comfort item of their choice. Comfort item may be pillow, blanket, stuffed animal, etc. Be sure to bring plenty of reading materials on Friday.
Friday, October23 Students will be dismissed at noon
PAJAMA DAY& READ-A-THON: Students may bring a healthy snack and one comfort item of their choice. Comfort item may be a pillow, blanket, stuffed animal, etc. Be sure to have plenty of reading materials.
Take Vocabra test
Collect comic strip
Homework: Enjoy your weekend
Wrinkle in Time Reading Syllabus- October 19, 2009
Reading Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Week of October 19, 2009
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Email: jalexander@d97.org
Important Information
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES begin this week!
STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED AT NOON ON THURSDAY & FRIDAY.
Students will be introduced to various literary quotes that are found within our text. They will be asked to look up the quotes, provide the author of the quote and give their interpretation of it.
This will help students to gain greater insight regarding our novel study. Students will have
another comprehension and literary quote test on Monday, October 27
Because of prediction activities students ARE NOT ALLOWED TO READ AHEAD!
Pajama Day & Read- a-Thon will be this Friday-therefore we will not have reading class on Friday.
Monday, October 19,
Comprehension and vocabulary test chapters 1-4
Begin reading chapter 5
Introduce Active Reading Handout for chapters 5-8
Introduce literary quotes handout
Homework: Finish reading chapter 5
Tuesday, October 20
Review chapter 5
Continue discussing literary quotes
Begin reading chapter 6
Homework: Finish reading chapter 6
Wednesday, October 21
Review homework
Begin reading chapter 7
Continue discussing literary quotes
Study guide questions for Monday’s comprehension & literary quote quiz
Remember: Create a plan for completing all your homework by Monday
Homework: Finish reading chapter 7, read chapter 8, do literary quotes for chapters 5-8--Due Monday
Work on study guide questions—Due Monday
Thursday, October 22 STUDENTS DISMISSED AT NOON
PORTFOLIO CONFERENCES - NO CLASSES TODAY
Homework: Finish reading chapter 7, read chapter 8, do literary quotes for chapters 5-8--Due Monday
Work on study guide questions—Due Monday
Friday, October 23 STUDENTS DISMISSED AT NOON
PAJAMA DAY: Read-a-thon
Homework: Study guide for Monday’s Test on chapters 5-8! DO NOT READ AHEAD!
Finish reading chapter 7, read chapter 8, do literary quotes for chapters 5-8--Due Monday
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Week of October 19, 2009
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@d97.org
Important Information
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES begin this week!
STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED AT NOON ON THURSDAY & FRIDAY.
Students will be introduced to various literary quotes that are found within our text. They will be asked to look up the quotes, provide the author of the quote and give their interpretation of it.
This will help students to gain greater insight regarding our novel study. Students will have
another comprehension and literary quote test on Monday, October 27
Because of prediction activities students ARE NOT ALLOWED TO READ AHEAD!
Pajama Day & Read- a-Thon will be this Friday-therefore we will not have reading class on Friday.
Monday, October 19,
Comprehension and vocabulary test chapters 1-4
Begin reading chapter 5
Introduce Active Reading Handout for chapters 5-8
Introduce literary quotes handout
Homework: Finish reading chapter 5
Tuesday, October 20
Review chapter 5
Continue discussing literary quotes
Begin reading chapter 6
Homework: Finish reading chapter 6
Wednesday, October 21
Review homework
Begin reading chapter 7
Continue discussing literary quotes
Study guide questions for Monday’s comprehension & literary quote quiz
Remember: Create a plan for completing all your homework by Monday
Homework: Finish reading chapter 7, read chapter 8, do literary quotes for chapters 5-8--Due Monday
Work on study guide questions—Due Monday
Thursday, October 22 STUDENTS DISMISSED AT NOON
PORTFOLIO CONFERENCES - NO CLASSES TODAY
Homework: Finish reading chapter 7, read chapter 8, do literary quotes for chapters 5-8--Due Monday
Work on study guide questions—Due Monday
Friday, October 23 STUDENTS DISMISSED AT NOON
PAJAMA DAY: Read-a-thon
Homework: Study guide for Monday’s Test on chapters 5-8! DO NOT READ AHEAD!
Finish reading chapter 7, read chapter 8, do literary quotes for chapters 5-8--Due Monday
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Social Studies Syllabus- Week of October 12, 2009
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 12, 2009
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please Read the Following Information:
*Due to Portfolio Stuffing Day on this Thursday, I was forced to change the date of our
Ch. One vocabulary test
*Students should have all previous handouts in school by Wednesday in order to prepare for
Stuffing Day on Thursday
. Students will take the test on Friday, October 16th covering the following 31 terms from
pp. 5-15: ecosystems, adapt, modify, environment, latitude, longitude, map key, hemisphere, scale, inset map, compass rose, borders, prime meridian, equator, landforms, elevation, relief, core, mantle, crust, tectonic plates, continental drift, volcanoes, earthquakes, erosion, glaciers, river system, climate, Tropical Zone, Temperate Zone, and Polar Zone They should all be defined in the social studies spiral.
*Students will also have a test covering concepts studied on pp. 5 -21 on Thursday, October 22nd. Use the study questions found on the back of my previous syllabi.
Monday, October 12– Columbus Day - No School
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 13 – Finish reading and discussing pp. 12-15
Small group work
Homework: Study for vocabulary test
Wednesday, October 14– Continue with small group work
Begin vocabulary review handout
Homework: Finish vocabulary review handout, if necessary
Thursday, October 15 - Portfolio Stuffing Day
Review for test
Homework: Study for vocabulary test
Friday, October16– Take vocabulary test
Complete study guide questions for pp. 16-18
Homework: None
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 12, 2009
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please Read the Following Information:
*Due to Portfolio Stuffing Day on this Thursday, I was forced to change the date of our
Ch. One vocabulary test
*Students should have all previous handouts in school by Wednesday in order to prepare for
Stuffing Day on Thursday
. Students will take the test on Friday, October 16th covering the following 31 terms from
pp. 5-15: ecosystems, adapt, modify, environment, latitude, longitude, map key, hemisphere, scale, inset map, compass rose, borders, prime meridian, equator, landforms, elevation, relief, core, mantle, crust, tectonic plates, continental drift, volcanoes, earthquakes, erosion, glaciers, river system, climate, Tropical Zone, Temperate Zone, and Polar Zone They should all be defined in the social studies spiral.
*Students will also have a test covering concepts studied on pp. 5 -21 on Thursday, October 22nd. Use the study questions found on the back of my previous syllabi.
Monday, October 12– Columbus Day - No School
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 13 – Finish reading and discussing pp. 12-15
Small group work
Homework: Study for vocabulary test
Wednesday, October 14– Continue with small group work
Begin vocabulary review handout
Homework: Finish vocabulary review handout, if necessary
Thursday, October 15 - Portfolio Stuffing Day
Review for test
Homework: Study for vocabulary test
Friday, October16– Take vocabulary test
Complete study guide questions for pp. 16-18
Homework: None
Wrinkle in Time Reading Syllabus- October 12, 2009
Reading Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Week of October 12, 2009
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information
l Students were told last week to bring a Ziploc bag, therefore, students without a bag will not receive a book until he/she brings the baggie.
l All students with a Ziploc bag will receive their book on Tuesday
l Students will be expected to read chapters most nights and some weekends.
l There will be a comprehension and vocabulary test covering chapters 1-4 on Monday
October 19, 2009
Monday, October 12,
Happy Columbus Day
No School
Tuesday, October 13
Assign books
Introduce novel study vocabulary
Introduce Active Reading handout
Read & discuss first half of chapter 2 in class
Homework: Comprehension questions for chapter 1 & 2, begin reading chapter 2
Wednesday, October 14
Review comprehension questions
Comprehension questions for chapter 2 & 3
Read & discuss first half of chapter 3 in class
Introduce second half of novel study vocabulary
Homework: Complete reading chapter 3
Thursday, October 15
Novel study vocabulary puzzle
Read & discuss first half of chapter 4 in class
Review comprehension questions for chapters 2 & 3
Homework: Complete reading chapter 4
Friday, October 16
Review novel study vocabulary puzzle handout
Review & discuss for quiz on Monday
Read & discuss first half of chapter 4 in class
Homework: Complete reading chapter 4 ONLY !! DO NOT READ AHEAD!
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Week of October 12, 2009
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information
l Students were told last week to bring a Ziploc bag, therefore, students without a bag will not receive a book until he/she brings the baggie.
l All students with a Ziploc bag will receive their book on Tuesday
l Students will be expected to read chapters most nights and some weekends.
l There will be a comprehension and vocabulary test covering chapters 1-4 on Monday
October 19, 2009
Monday, October 12,
Happy Columbus Day
No School
Tuesday, October 13
Assign books
Introduce novel study vocabulary
Introduce Active Reading handout
Read & discuss first half of chapter 2 in class
Homework: Comprehension questions for chapter 1 & 2, begin reading chapter 2
Wednesday, October 14
Review comprehension questions
Comprehension questions for chapter 2 & 3
Read & discuss first half of chapter 3 in class
Introduce second half of novel study vocabulary
Homework: Complete reading chapter 3
Thursday, October 15
Novel study vocabulary puzzle
Read & discuss first half of chapter 4 in class
Review comprehension questions for chapters 2 & 3
Homework: Complete reading chapter 4
Friday, October 16
Review novel study vocabulary puzzle handout
Review & discuss for quiz on Monday
Read & discuss first half of chapter 4 in class
Homework: Complete reading chapter 4 ONLY !! DO NOT READ AHEAD!
Language Arts Syllabus October 12, 2009
Language Arts Syllabus
Team 6-3 - Mrs. Alexander
Week of October 12, 2009
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Your second reading log is due on Thursday, October 29.
• We are beginning Chapter 2: Nouns in our Grammar Book this week. Students will take a diagnostic test on Wednesday. Students showing mastery of nouns will work on differentiated assignments and projects.
• Conference times went home last Thursday weeks ago- if you need to change your time for any reason please call or email a.s.a.p.
• Friday, October 9th was the midterm of our first trimester. Please check the online grade book for your child’s midterm progress report and sign the Progress Report Notification letter indicating you have seen your child’s grades for his/her classes.. Your child received the letter on Friday before leaving school.
• It is not too late to sign up for The Young Authors Conference, which will be held at Lincoln school on Saturday, October 24. This is a free event that will have over 30 published authors, illustrators, journalists, and cartoonists coming to work with our students! See me to sign up.
Monday, October 12 No School- Columbus Day
Tuesday, October 13
Language Network Ch. 2: Diagnostic test
Noun activity
Spelling Lesson 5: Spelling corrections-Write each misspelled word 2x each in syllables
Homework: None
Wednesday, October 14
L/Network Lesson 2.1- Introduce nouns
Complete Practice and Apply p. 37
Spelling Lesson 5: Pt. B pg. 25 and write synonym and antonym for each Vocabra word
Homework: Finish spelling & Vocabra work, if necessary
Thursday, October 15 - PORTFOLIO STUFFING DAY!!! WOOHOO!!
Review homework
Spelling review--Hangman
Homework: Study for Friday’s spelling test
Friday, October 16
L/Network: Lesson 2.2 - Singular & Plural Nouns
Complete Practice and Apply p. 39
Spelling Test – Lesson 5
Review Vocabra list # 4 for next week
Homework: Enjoy your weekend !
Team 6-3 - Mrs. Alexander
Week of October 12, 2009
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Your second reading log is due on Thursday, October 29.
• We are beginning Chapter 2: Nouns in our Grammar Book this week. Students will take a diagnostic test on Wednesday. Students showing mastery of nouns will work on differentiated assignments and projects.
• Conference times went home last Thursday weeks ago- if you need to change your time for any reason please call or email a.s.a.p.
• Friday, October 9th was the midterm of our first trimester. Please check the online grade book for your child’s midterm progress report and sign the Progress Report Notification letter indicating you have seen your child’s grades for his/her classes.. Your child received the letter on Friday before leaving school.
• It is not too late to sign up for The Young Authors Conference, which will be held at Lincoln school on Saturday, October 24. This is a free event that will have over 30 published authors, illustrators, journalists, and cartoonists coming to work with our students! See me to sign up.
Monday, October 12 No School- Columbus Day
Tuesday, October 13
Language Network Ch. 2: Diagnostic test
Noun activity
Spelling Lesson 5: Spelling corrections-Write each misspelled word 2x each in syllables
Homework: None
Wednesday, October 14
L/Network Lesson 2.1- Introduce nouns
Complete Practice and Apply p. 37
Spelling Lesson 5: Pt. B pg. 25 and write synonym and antonym for each Vocabra word
Homework: Finish spelling & Vocabra work, if necessary
Thursday, October 15 - PORTFOLIO STUFFING DAY!!! WOOHOO!!
Review homework
Spelling review--Hangman
Homework: Study for Friday’s spelling test
Friday, October 16
L/Network: Lesson 2.2 - Singular & Plural Nouns
Complete Practice and Apply p. 39
Spelling Test – Lesson 5
Review Vocabra list # 4 for next week
Homework: Enjoy your weekend !
Conference List - October 22, 2009
Thursday afternoon
October 22, 2009
Afternoon
12:35 – 12:50 p.m. Aiden T.
12:50 – 1:05 p.m. Emma N.
1:05 – 1:20 p.m. Elise T.
1:25 – 1:40 p.m. Ray P.
1:40 – 1:55 p.m. Antwoin B
1:55 – 2:10 p.m. Josie W.
2:10 – 2:25 p.m. Lucy K - Z
2:25 – 2:40 p.m. Matt M.
2:40 – 2:55 p.m. Bonnie B.
2:55 – 3:10 p.m. Cami J.
3:10 – 3:25 p.m. Hannah F.
3:25 – 3:40 p.m. Steven G
3:40 – 3:55 p.m. Kyle P.
3:55 – 4:10 p.m. Lernard Mc D.
4:10 – 4:25 p.m. Alessandro B.
4:25 – 4:40 p.m. Ellis D.
4:40 – 4:55 p.m.
4:55 – 5:10 p.m.
Thursday Evening October 22, 2009
Evening
5:45 – 6:00 p.m. Ali W.
6:00 – 6:15 p.m. Paula R.
6:15 – 6:30 p.m. Ben E.
6:30 – 6:45 p.m. Shantel P.
6:45 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 7:15 p.m. Noah B.
7:15 – 7:30 p.m.
7:30 – 7:45 p.m. Symi F.
7:45 – 8:00 p.m. Brandon H.
8:00 – 8:15 p.m. Colin K.
October 22, 2009
Afternoon
12:35 – 12:50 p.m. Aiden T.
12:50 – 1:05 p.m. Emma N.
1:05 – 1:20 p.m. Elise T.
1:25 – 1:40 p.m. Ray P.
1:40 – 1:55 p.m. Antwoin B
1:55 – 2:10 p.m. Josie W.
2:10 – 2:25 p.m. Lucy K - Z
2:25 – 2:40 p.m. Matt M.
2:40 – 2:55 p.m. Bonnie B.
2:55 – 3:10 p.m. Cami J.
3:10 – 3:25 p.m. Hannah F.
3:25 – 3:40 p.m. Steven G
3:40 – 3:55 p.m. Kyle P.
3:55 – 4:10 p.m. Lernard Mc D.
4:10 – 4:25 p.m. Alessandro B.
4:25 – 4:40 p.m. Ellis D.
4:40 – 4:55 p.m.
4:55 – 5:10 p.m.
Thursday Evening October 22, 2009
Evening
5:45 – 6:00 p.m. Ali W.
6:00 – 6:15 p.m. Paula R.
6:15 – 6:30 p.m. Ben E.
6:30 – 6:45 p.m. Shantel P.
6:45 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 7:15 p.m. Noah B.
7:15 – 7:30 p.m.
7:30 – 7:45 p.m. Symi F.
7:45 – 8:00 p.m. Brandon H.
8:00 – 8:15 p.m. Colin K.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Social Studies Syllabus- Week of October 5, 2009
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 5, 2009
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please Read the Following Information:
*Students will take a Vocabulary Test next Thursday, October 15th covering terms given from pp. 5-15. All the terms can be found on my previous syllabi. Remember you can go to my blog to obtain the terms.
*Students will also have a test covering concepts covered on pp. 5 -21 on Thursday, October 22nd. Use the study questions given on the back of my syllabi this week and last week.
Monday, October 5– Review movie questions and reflections
Answer review questions A-C on back of syllabus
Finish poster presentations, if necessary
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 6 – Pangaea and Cracked Crust activity
Homework: Finish Cracked Crust handout, if necessary
Wednesday, October 7– Begin reading and discussing pp 12 - 15
Skim and scan pp. 12 – 15 to define these terms: erosion, glaciers, river system, climate,
Tropical Zone, Temperate Zone, Polar Zone
Homework: Finish defining above terms
Thursday, October 8 - Finish reading and discussing pp. 12-15
Movie: Changes in Earths Crust
Homework: None
Friday, October 9– Small group work
Homework: None
Page 9 – top of Page12: Review Questions
Copy and answer these additional questions in your spiral. Skip a line after you answer each question, in case you need to make changes to your answers.
A. How were the Hawaiian Islands formed?
B. How were the Himalayas formed?
C. Why do geographers think a costal part of California will eventually break away thousands of years from now
------------------------------------ Ch. 1 Study Guide - Part 2 pp. 12 – 18----------------------------------
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.
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)
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 5, 2009
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please Read the Following Information:
*Students will take a Vocabulary Test next Thursday, October 15th covering terms given from pp. 5-15. All the terms can be found on my previous syllabi. Remember you can go to my blog to obtain the terms.
*Students will also have a test covering concepts covered on pp. 5 -21 on Thursday, October 22nd. Use the study questions given on the back of my syllabi this week and last week.
Monday, October 5– Review movie questions and reflections
Answer review questions A-C on back of syllabus
Finish poster presentations, if necessary
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 6 – Pangaea and Cracked Crust activity
Homework: Finish Cracked Crust handout, if necessary
Wednesday, October 7– Begin reading and discussing pp 12 - 15
Skim and scan pp. 12 – 15 to define these terms: erosion, glaciers, river system, climate,
Tropical Zone, Temperate Zone, Polar Zone
Homework: Finish defining above terms
Thursday, October 8 - Finish reading and discussing pp. 12-15
Movie: Changes in Earths Crust
Homework: None
Friday, October 9– Small group work
Homework: None
Page 9 – top of Page12: Review Questions
Copy and answer these additional questions in your spiral. Skip a line after you answer each question, in case you need to make changes to your answers.
A. How were the Hawaiian Islands formed?
B. How were the Himalayas formed?
C. Why do geographers think a costal part of California will eventually break away thousands of years from now
------------------------------------ Ch. 1 Study Guide - Part 2 pp. 12 – 18----------------------------------
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.
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 and Language Arts Syllabus- October 5, 2009
Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 5, 2009 (updated today @ 6:30 P.M.)
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• GREAT JOB on your first reading logs!!! Your second reading log is due on Thursday, October 29.
• During our short story unit the students studied many literary skills; they will take a test over these skills (theme, setting, plot, conflict, characterization, and inferring) on Tuesday, October 6.
• Students will take a Chapter 1 Grammar Test on Thursday, October 8th. If you would like to check out a grammar book to study with please see me!
• This Friday marks the halfway of our first trimester; please check the online grade book on Friday, October 9th for your child’s midterm progress report. Please sign the Progress Report Notification letter indicating you have seen the grades online for all classes.
• We will begin a student choice, science fiction novel study this week. Our students completed a survey last week ranking the three novels by interest. This week they will find out their novel study group and which team 6-3 teacher will teach their particular group. The science fiction novel study will begin on Wednesday during 9th period.
• I will send home my conference schedule by Thursday and will post it on my blog. Please be sure to get this from your child. If you need to change your time for any reason please call or email.
Monday, October 5
Review for Lit Skills Test tomorrow.
Homework: STUDY for your lit skills test tomorrow! Finish your vicar word story if necessary!
Tuesday, October 6
Lit Skills Test: Theme, Setting, Plot, Conflict, Characterization, and Inferring
Review Vocabra Chart
Grammar 1.9 & 1.10
Homework: Using the two Vocabra caption handouts, write a sentence about each caption in the given boxes. You must use two Vocabra words for each caption. – Due Thursday
Wednesday, October 7
8th Period: Review For Thursday’s Grammar Test
Vocabra Firing Line Review
9th Period: Begin Sci-Fi Novel Unit (Introduce Novels and Pre-Reading Activities)
Homework: Study for Grammar Test- you can check out a grammar book if you would like!
Thursday October 8
8th Period: Grammar Test
9th Period: Sci-Fi Novel Groups
Homework: Study for your Vocabra test # 3, tomorrow! Bring your pleasure book on Friday to read after your Vocabra test.
Friday, October 9
8th Period: Vocabra Test # 3
Read your pleasure book when done with test
9th Period: Sci-Fi Novel Groups
Homework: Enjoy your long weekend! Look at your midterm progress report grades on the online grade book. Get your letter signed indicating that parents/guardians have seen all of your grades. Please bring the signed letter back on Tuesday!
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 5, 2009 (updated today @ 6:30 P.M.)
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• GREAT JOB on your first reading logs!!! Your second reading log is due on Thursday, October 29.
• During our short story unit the students studied many literary skills; they will take a test over these skills (theme, setting, plot, conflict, characterization, and inferring) on Tuesday, October 6.
• Students will take a Chapter 1 Grammar Test on Thursday, October 8th. If you would like to check out a grammar book to study with please see me!
• This Friday marks the halfway of our first trimester; please check the online grade book on Friday, October 9th for your child’s midterm progress report. Please sign the Progress Report Notification letter indicating you have seen the grades online for all classes.
• We will begin a student choice, science fiction novel study this week. Our students completed a survey last week ranking the three novels by interest. This week they will find out their novel study group and which team 6-3 teacher will teach their particular group. The science fiction novel study will begin on Wednesday during 9th period.
• I will send home my conference schedule by Thursday and will post it on my blog. Please be sure to get this from your child. If you need to change your time for any reason please call or email.
Monday, October 5
Review for Lit Skills Test tomorrow.
Homework: STUDY for your lit skills test tomorrow! Finish your vicar word story if necessary!
Tuesday, October 6
Lit Skills Test: Theme, Setting, Plot, Conflict, Characterization, and Inferring
Review Vocabra Chart
Grammar 1.9 & 1.10
Homework: Using the two Vocabra caption handouts, write a sentence about each caption in the given boxes. You must use two Vocabra words for each caption. – Due Thursday
Wednesday, October 7
8th Period: Review For Thursday’s Grammar Test
Vocabra Firing Line Review
9th Period: Begin Sci-Fi Novel Unit (Introduce Novels and Pre-Reading Activities)
Homework: Study for Grammar Test- you can check out a grammar book if you would like!
Thursday October 8
8th Period: Grammar Test
9th Period: Sci-Fi Novel Groups
Homework: Study for your Vocabra test # 3, tomorrow! Bring your pleasure book on Friday to read after your Vocabra test.
Friday, October 9
8th Period: Vocabra Test # 3
Read your pleasure book when done with test
9th Period: Sci-Fi Novel Groups
Homework: Enjoy your long weekend! Look at your midterm progress report grades on the online grade book. Get your letter signed indicating that parents/guardians have seen all of your grades. Please bring the signed letter back on Tuesday!
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