Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of December 7 – December 18, 2009
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• The Greek Myth final project for students not in the read-ahead group is due on Wednesday, December 9.
• All students will have Minor God Vocabulary Test on Monday, December 14. The Minor God Comprehension test is on Tuesday, December 15.
• Students working in the Greek Read-Ahead group are still be responsible for the Greek Myth vocabulary, as they will be taking the vocab test. The students’ three read-ahead projects will be due on Tuesday, December 15th. They must also finish reading all of the Minor God Myths by 12/15 and be prepared to take the test on that day.
• Students have a Greek Myth Major God Comprehension Test on Monday, December 7.
• Last week we started working on Greek Plays. Every student will all be assigned a role or job. Over the next two week students will need to memorize lines, prepare props, bring in costumes, make the play bill, etc. Our performances will be 12/16 and 12/17.
• The 4th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, January 12. You may include the Greek Myths book if you read the entire book. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, December 7
Work on Venn Diagram
Major Gods Comp Test
Introduce Minor God Vocabulary Sheet and Minor God Handout- Due Mon., Dec. 14th
Read Minor Gods Story
Vocabra: Introduce last 6 words
Homework: Read Prometheus.
Work on projects – due Wed. Prepare for play.
Tuesday, December 8
Finish Venn Diagram
Read Pandora, Deucalion, and Eos
Work on Minor Gods Handout
Spelling; Review pp. 123-124
Homework: Finish your Myth Project- due tomorrow!
Wednesday, December 9
Turn in Projects
Read Helios, Selene, and Pan
Spelling and Vocabra Word Story: Your topic is Greek Myths must use 8 or more words
Play Work Time
Homework: Read Echo.
Work on Play- memorizing lines, bringing in props, costumes, etc…
Thursday, December 10
Read Syrinx, Wild & Vulgar Centaurs, and Alsclepius
Vocabra: Review for Tests
Play Work Time
Homework: Study for Spelling and Vocabra Tests Tomorrow.
Friday, December 11
Vocabra Tests #7
Read The Nine Muses and Orpheus
Work on Minor Gods Handout- due Monday
Review for Minor Gods Vocab Test
Play Work Time
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND! Study for you Minor Gods Vocabulary Test on Monday. Also, keep work on your job for the play.
Monday, December 14
Minor God Vocabulary Test
Review Minor Gods Handout
Study for Minor God Comprehension Test
Work on Greek Play
Homework: Make sure you have your lines memorized, props made, costumes ready, etc… Also, Read Ahead Projects are due tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 15
Minor Gods Comprehension Test
Dress Rehearsal
Homework: Play Preparation
Wednesday, December 16
Team 6-3 Presents Greek Myth Plays
Homework: None
Thursday, December 17
Team 6-3 Presents Greek Myth Plays
Homework: None
Friday, December 18
Heracles
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Winter BREAK!!! See you next year ☺
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