Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of December 13, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
* Olympic group only- Olympic game poster is due Monday, December 13th
*Poster project is due Tuesday, December 14th
* We will have an Olympic activity on Tuesday, December 14th during 8th and 9th periods. Students will participate in a series of stations created by the Olympic group
Monday, December 13– Olympic Group Only- Game poster is due today,
Pottery Activity
Homework: Finish poster – due Tuesday, December 14th
Tuesday, December 14- Poster projects due today
Introduce Ch. 12 & define hostage, phalanx, and alliances
Read pp. 193-195
Finish Pottery Activity
Homework: Complete “Section 1 Assessment questions” p. 195 # 5 only
Olympic Group Only: Typed Ancient and Modern Comparison paper due Wednesday
Wednesday, December 15 –
Review homework
Begin reading pp. 195-198 & define barbaroi, breakwaters, Alexandria
Play Presentations
Homework: Finish Pottery, if necessary- due Thursday
Thursday, December 16–
Begin “Understanding Main Ideas” questions - middle of p. 201 # 4-8
Poster presentations
Homework: None
Friday, December 17-
Finish reading pp. 197-200
Complete “Understanding Main Ideas” questions middle of p. 201 # 4-8
Homework: None
Monday, December 13, 2010
Greek Contributions and Connections Project Rubric
Name_____________________________________Per._________Date_____
Name of Topic__________________________________________
Poster or Power Point Rubric
1. _______/ 3 pts. Accurate, factual background information is given about Greek topic
2. ______¬_ / 2 pts. Student explains how topic is used in our society today and/or connection
between Greeks and our modern society
3. _______/ 2pts. Student makes valid inference and/or
Explains why topic is important to our society
4. _______/ 3 pts. Poster/visual has no more than 3 grammatical and/or spelling errors
5. _______/ 2 pts. Information has been typed and is large enough to be seen from at
least 3 feet away. Use a 16 point font or larger.
6. _______/ 5 pts. Is very creative and contains 3 or more colorful, graphics, drawings, icons,
original logos, etc (Poster must have a border and no visible pencil
drawings)
7. _______/ 3 pts. Poster is neat, appropriate size or power point is presented appropriately
8. _______/ 2 pts. Project is turned in on time
_________/ 22 Total points
Student Name_______________________________ Per______Date_______________
Name of Game _____________________________________________
Olympic Game 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. _______/ 4pts. Visual is creative, neat, and contains 2 or more colorful graphics, drawings,
icons, original logos etc. (Poster must have a border)
7. _______/ 3 pts. Student’s behavior is appropriate throughout entire presentation
8. ______/ 5 pts. Students included an accurate two or more paragraph essay comparing
Greek and modern Olympics
9. ______/ 2 pts. Project is turned in on time
_________/ 26 Total Points
Student Name_______________________________ Per______Date_______________
Name of Play _____________________________________________
Greek Play Performance Rubric
1. ______/3 Consistently speaks in a clear voice that can be heard by all
2. ______/2 Shows interest, enthusiasm, and confidence
3. ______/2 Makes eye contact with the audience and/or with the other performers
4. ______/2 Displays no nervous habits
5. ______/4 Uses appropriate expression to create a believable character
6. ______/3 Most of his/her lines are memorized
7. ______/3 Contributed appropriately to the play banner
8. ______/3 Has appropriate prop(s) and costume(s)
_______/ 22 Total points
Name of Topic__________________________________________
Poster or Power Point Rubric
1. _______/ 3 pts. Accurate, factual background information is given about Greek topic
2. ______¬_ / 2 pts. Student explains how topic is used in our society today and/or connection
between Greeks and our modern society
3. _______/ 2pts. Student makes valid inference and/or
Explains why topic is important to our society
4. _______/ 3 pts. Poster/visual has no more than 3 grammatical and/or spelling errors
5. _______/ 2 pts. Information has been typed and is large enough to be seen from at
least 3 feet away. Use a 16 point font or larger.
6. _______/ 5 pts. Is very creative and contains 3 or more colorful, graphics, drawings, icons,
original logos, etc (Poster must have a border and no visible pencil
drawings)
7. _______/ 3 pts. Poster is neat, appropriate size or power point is presented appropriately
8. _______/ 2 pts. Project is turned in on time
_________/ 22 Total points
Student Name_______________________________ Per______Date_______________
Name of Game _____________________________________________
Olympic Game 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. _______/ 4pts. Visual is creative, neat, and contains 2 or more colorful graphics, drawings,
icons, original logos etc. (Poster must have a border)
7. _______/ 3 pts. Student’s behavior is appropriate throughout entire presentation
8. ______/ 5 pts. Students included an accurate two or more paragraph essay comparing
Greek and modern Olympics
9. ______/ 2 pts. Project is turned in on time
_________/ 26 Total Points
Student Name_______________________________ Per______Date_______________
Name of Play _____________________________________________
Greek Play Performance Rubric
1. ______/3 Consistently speaks in a clear voice that can be heard by all
2. ______/2 Shows interest, enthusiasm, and confidence
3. ______/2 Makes eye contact with the audience and/or with the other performers
4. ______/2 Displays no nervous habits
5. ______/4 Uses appropriate expression to create a believable character
6. ______/3 Most of his/her lines are memorized
7. ______/3 Contributed appropriately to the play banner
8. ______/3 Has appropriate prop(s) and costume(s)
_______/ 22 Total points
Wrinkle in Time - Reading Syllabus- Week of Dec 6- Dec 17, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
A Wrinkle in Time Syllabus
Week of December 6, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• There will be a quiz covering Chapters 5-8 on Wednesday and December 8 and Chapters 9-12 on Monday, December 13.
• A Wrinkle in Time Study Guide must be completed. This is due on Monday, December 13.
• Students will have an in-class project. They will work in pairs to create a Glog which is an online poster regarding a specific theme in the novel. There will be time to work on the project next week. The project is due on Friday, December 17.
Monday, December 6
Review Chapter 6 and discuss entries.
Read Chapter 7 and complete Reading Guide entry.
Homework: Read Chapter 8 and complete Reading Guide entry.
Tuesday, December 7
Review Chapter 8 and discuss entries.
Answer Chapter 5-8 Active Reading and Responding handouts
Homework: Study for the Chapter 5-8 quiz.
Wednesday, December 8
Chapter 5-8 Quiz
Read Chapter 9 and do Reading Guide entry.
Homework: Read Chapter 10 and complete Reading Guide entry.
Thursday, December 9
Review Chapter 10 and discuss entries.
Introduce in-class Project- Glogs
Pick themes and begin planning information to include in Glog.
Homework: Read Chapter 11 and complete Reading Guide entry.
Begin Chapter 9-12 Active Reading and Responding handouts.
Friday, December 10
Review Chapter 11 and discuss entries.
Read Chapter 12 together and do Reading Guide entry.
Finish Chapter 9-12 Active Reading and Responding handouts.
Homework: Study for the Chapter 9-12 quiz.
Complete A Wrinkle in Time Study Guide. This is due MONDAY!
Mrs. Alexander
A Wrinkle in Time Syllabus
Week of December 13, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will continue to work in pairs to complete their Glogs. There will be time to work on the project this week. Students must bring materials they need for the project. The project is due on Friday, December 17. Presentations are on Thursday, December 16 and Friday, December 17.
• Student will return A Wrinkle in Time books on Thursday, December 16.
Monday, December 13 (Blocked Period)
Chapter 9-12 Quiz
Collect A Wrinkle in Time Study Guide
Write out the information to put on Glog- if not finished you will not be able to spend time working on your Glog on the computers.
Glog work time: Focus- input information in textboxes
Homework: If necessary, finish draft of written information for Glog. You will need this to work on Glogs on Wednesday.
Tuesday, December 14
No class
Homework: None
Wednesday, December 15 (Blocked Period)
Glog work time: Focus- continue to input information in textboxes
Homework: Bring you’re a Wrinkle in Time books to hand in TOMORROW!
Thursday, December 16 (Blocked Period)
Collect A Wrinkle in Time books
Glog work time: Focus- edit Glog layout
Begin project presentations for those who have finished.
Homework: None
Friday, December 17
Project Presentations
Homework: Have a great winter break!
Name: _____________________________________________________________________
A Wrinkle In Time- Glog Rubric
Due Thursday, December 16, 2010
Theme: ____________________________________________________
______/5 pts Handout- completed handout with written information about chosen theme
______/4 pts Quote- Accurate quote from the novel with page number and explanation reflecting chosen theme
______/4 pts Support- relevant support for the theme from the novel
______/4 pts Creativity- uses variety of elements in the Glog to artistically present the theme
______/3pts Presentation- speaks clearly and shows appropriate enthusiasm
______/20 TOTAL POINTS
A Wrinkle in Time Syllabus
Week of December 6, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• There will be a quiz covering Chapters 5-8 on Wednesday and December 8 and Chapters 9-12 on Monday, December 13.
• A Wrinkle in Time Study Guide must be completed. This is due on Monday, December 13.
• Students will have an in-class project. They will work in pairs to create a Glog which is an online poster regarding a specific theme in the novel. There will be time to work on the project next week. The project is due on Friday, December 17.
Monday, December 6
Review Chapter 6 and discuss entries.
Read Chapter 7 and complete Reading Guide entry.
Homework: Read Chapter 8 and complete Reading Guide entry.
Tuesday, December 7
Review Chapter 8 and discuss entries.
Answer Chapter 5-8 Active Reading and Responding handouts
Homework: Study for the Chapter 5-8 quiz.
Wednesday, December 8
Chapter 5-8 Quiz
Read Chapter 9 and do Reading Guide entry.
Homework: Read Chapter 10 and complete Reading Guide entry.
Thursday, December 9
Review Chapter 10 and discuss entries.
Introduce in-class Project- Glogs
Pick themes and begin planning information to include in Glog.
Homework: Read Chapter 11 and complete Reading Guide entry.
Begin Chapter 9-12 Active Reading and Responding handouts.
Friday, December 10
Review Chapter 11 and discuss entries.
Read Chapter 12 together and do Reading Guide entry.
Finish Chapter 9-12 Active Reading and Responding handouts.
Homework: Study for the Chapter 9-12 quiz.
Complete A Wrinkle in Time Study Guide. This is due MONDAY!
Mrs. Alexander
A Wrinkle in Time Syllabus
Week of December 13, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will continue to work in pairs to complete their Glogs. There will be time to work on the project this week. Students must bring materials they need for the project. The project is due on Friday, December 17. Presentations are on Thursday, December 16 and Friday, December 17.
• Student will return A Wrinkle in Time books on Thursday, December 16.
Monday, December 13 (Blocked Period)
Chapter 9-12 Quiz
Collect A Wrinkle in Time Study Guide
Write out the information to put on Glog- if not finished you will not be able to spend time working on your Glog on the computers.
Glog work time: Focus- input information in textboxes
Homework: If necessary, finish draft of written information for Glog. You will need this to work on Glogs on Wednesday.
Tuesday, December 14
No class
Homework: None
Wednesday, December 15 (Blocked Period)
Glog work time: Focus- continue to input information in textboxes
Homework: Bring you’re a Wrinkle in Time books to hand in TOMORROW!
Thursday, December 16 (Blocked Period)
Collect A Wrinkle in Time books
Glog work time: Focus- edit Glog layout
Begin project presentations for those who have finished.
Homework: None
Friday, December 17
Project Presentations
Homework: Have a great winter break!
Name: _____________________________________________________________________
A Wrinkle In Time- Glog Rubric
Due Thursday, December 16, 2010
Theme: ____________________________________________________
______/5 pts Handout- completed handout with written information about chosen theme
______/4 pts Quote- Accurate quote from the novel with page number and explanation reflecting chosen theme
______/4 pts Support- relevant support for the theme from the novel
______/4 pts Creativity- uses variety of elements in the Glog to artistically present the theme
______/3pts Presentation- speaks clearly and shows appropriate enthusiasm
______/20 TOTAL POINTS
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus December 6, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of December 6, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*There will be a Ch. 11 vocabulary test on Thursday, December 9th covering Ch. 11 words. These words were left off of the list below: oracles, prophecy, and political science
Delphi, Olympia, pancratium, pentathlon, Golden Age of Greece, temples, soliloquy, tragedies, Aeschylus, comedy, Aristophanes , intellect, philosophia, Socrates, Socratic method, Plato, classify, scientific method, hypothesis, logic, syllogism, & philosopher
*The Greek project is due next Tuesday, December 14th
* We will have an Olympic activity on Tuesday, December 14th during 8th and 9th periods. Students will participate in a series of stations created by an Olympic group
*Ms. Gran’s last day is quickly approaching and we would like to celebrate it. I have purchased granola bars but would like someone from each class to donate a gallon of 2% milk
Monday, December 6–
Media Center computers to work on project
Draft is due at end of class today
Olympic group- decide on game
Homework: Finish draft, if not completed, for late credit
Study for test
Tuesday, December 7 - Last day for computers
Media Center computers or front tables to work on project
Homework: Complete “Using Vocabulary” p. 48 handout
Study for test
Wednesday, December 8 –
Review homework and complete puzzle review sheet
Homework: Study for test
Olympic group- Game and a draft of poster content are due Friday. Completed poster is due Monday, December 13, 2010
Play group – Lines must be memorized by Friday, December, 10th.
Thursday, December 9–
Ch. 11 Vocabulary Test
Ms. Gran’s end of student teaching & graduation celebration
Homework: Work on project- Due Tuesday, December 14th
Olympic group- Game and a draft of poster content are due Friday. Completed poster is due Monday, December 13, 2010
Play group – Lines must be memorized by Friday, December, 10th.
Friday, December 10-
Play group: Dress rehearsal & Olympic group: Present games for Olympic Day
Homework: Olympic group only- poster is due Monday, December 13th
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of December 6, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*There will be a Ch. 11 vocabulary test on Thursday, December 9th covering Ch. 11 words. These words were left off of the list below: oracles, prophecy, and political science
Delphi, Olympia, pancratium, pentathlon, Golden Age of Greece, temples, soliloquy, tragedies, Aeschylus, comedy, Aristophanes , intellect, philosophia, Socrates, Socratic method, Plato, classify, scientific method, hypothesis, logic, syllogism, & philosopher
*The Greek project is due next Tuesday, December 14th
* We will have an Olympic activity on Tuesday, December 14th during 8th and 9th periods. Students will participate in a series of stations created by an Olympic group
*Ms. Gran’s last day is quickly approaching and we would like to celebrate it. I have purchased granola bars but would like someone from each class to donate a gallon of 2% milk
Monday, December 6–
Media Center computers to work on project
Draft is due at end of class today
Olympic group- decide on game
Homework: Finish draft, if not completed, for late credit
Study for test
Tuesday, December 7 - Last day for computers
Media Center computers or front tables to work on project
Homework: Complete “Using Vocabulary” p. 48 handout
Study for test
Wednesday, December 8 –
Review homework and complete puzzle review sheet
Homework: Study for test
Olympic group- Game and a draft of poster content are due Friday. Completed poster is due Monday, December 13, 2010
Play group – Lines must be memorized by Friday, December, 10th.
Thursday, December 9–
Ch. 11 Vocabulary Test
Ms. Gran’s end of student teaching & graduation celebration
Homework: Work on project- Due Tuesday, December 14th
Olympic group- Game and a draft of poster content are due Friday. Completed poster is due Monday, December 13, 2010
Play group – Lines must be memorized by Friday, December, 10th.
Friday, December 10-
Play group: Dress rehearsal & Olympic group: Present games for Olympic Day
Homework: Olympic group only- poster is due Monday, December 13th
Language Arts Syllabus Week of December 6, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of December 6, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Our forth Reading Log is due on Thursday, 1/6/11. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Students will have a Grammar Test on Nouns and Pronouns on Tuesday, December 7.
Monday, December 6
Review for Grammar Test: Nouns and Pronouns
Homework: STUDY for you NOUN and PRONOUN TEST
Tuesday, December 7
Noun and Pronoun Test
Start Vocabra Sell It
Homework: Finish Vocabra Sell It
Wednesday, December 8
Media Center: Front Tables
Homework: None
Thursday, December 9
Review for Vocabra Tests
Homework: None
Friday, December 10
List #7 Vocabra Tests
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of December 6, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Our forth Reading Log is due on Thursday, 1/6/11. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Students will have a Grammar Test on Nouns and Pronouns on Tuesday, December 7.
Monday, December 6
Review for Grammar Test: Nouns and Pronouns
Homework: STUDY for you NOUN and PRONOUN TEST
Tuesday, December 7
Noun and Pronoun Test
Start Vocabra Sell It
Homework: Finish Vocabra Sell It
Wednesday, December 8
Media Center: Front Tables
Homework: None
Thursday, December 9
Review for Vocabra Tests
Homework: None
Friday, December 10
List #7 Vocabra Tests
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Wrinkle in Time - Reading Syllabus- Week of November 29, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
A Wrinkle in Time Syllabus
Week of November 29, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students must bring a Ziploc bag tomorrow. Students without a bag will not receive a book until he/she brings the baggie. All students with a Ziploc bag will receive their book on Tuesday.
• Students will be expected to read chapters most nights and weekends.
• Students will be given A Wrinkle in Time Study Guide which is a packet that contains all the handouts to be completed along with the chapter readings.
• There will be 3 quizzes covering 4 chapters at a time:
Chapters 1-4 on Friday, December 3
Chapters 5-8 on Wednesday, December 8
Chapters 9-12 on Monday, December 13
Monday, November 29
Introduce Science Fiction Genre
Meet the author- Madeline L’Engle and Introduce the Novel
Homework: Bring Ziploc bag for the book. Read “Before You Read” p.6. Answer Focus Activity Question. List synonyms for the vocabulary.
Tuesday, November 30
Assign books
Introduce Reading Guide, Active Reading and Responding handouts.
Read Chapter 1 together and complete Reading Guide entry.
Homework: Read Chapter 2 and complete Reading Guide entry.
Wednesday, December 1
Review Chapter 2 and discuss entries.
Read Chapter 3 and complete Reading Guide entry.
Homework: Read Chapter 4 and complete Reading Guide entry.
Thursday, December 2
Review Chapter 4 and discuss entries.
Answer Chapter 1-4 Active Reading and Responding handouts
Homework: Study for the Chapter 1-4 quiz.
Friday, December 3
Chapter 1-4 Quiz
Read Chapter 5 and complete Reading Guide entry.
Homework: Read Chapter 6 and complete Reading Guide entry
A Wrinkle in Time Syllabus
Week of November 29, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students must bring a Ziploc bag tomorrow. Students without a bag will not receive a book until he/she brings the baggie. All students with a Ziploc bag will receive their book on Tuesday.
• Students will be expected to read chapters most nights and weekends.
• Students will be given A Wrinkle in Time Study Guide which is a packet that contains all the handouts to be completed along with the chapter readings.
• There will be 3 quizzes covering 4 chapters at a time:
Chapters 1-4 on Friday, December 3
Chapters 5-8 on Wednesday, December 8
Chapters 9-12 on Monday, December 13
Monday, November 29
Introduce Science Fiction Genre
Meet the author- Madeline L’Engle and Introduce the Novel
Homework: Bring Ziploc bag for the book. Read “Before You Read” p.6. Answer Focus Activity Question. List synonyms for the vocabulary.
Tuesday, November 30
Assign books
Introduce Reading Guide, Active Reading and Responding handouts.
Read Chapter 1 together and complete Reading Guide entry.
Homework: Read Chapter 2 and complete Reading Guide entry.
Wednesday, December 1
Review Chapter 2 and discuss entries.
Read Chapter 3 and complete Reading Guide entry.
Homework: Read Chapter 4 and complete Reading Guide entry.
Thursday, December 2
Review Chapter 4 and discuss entries.
Answer Chapter 1-4 Active Reading and Responding handouts
Homework: Study for the Chapter 1-4 quiz.
Friday, December 3
Chapter 1-4 Quiz
Read Chapter 5 and complete Reading Guide entry.
Homework: Read Chapter 6 and complete Reading Guide entry
Social Studies Syllabus November 29, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of November 29- December 3, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
* Our Greek Town trip was a great success. My students appeared to have learned a lot about Greek culture.
*Students received their Ch. 10 tests back last week.
*There will be a Ch. 11 vocabulary test on Thursday, December 9th covering Ch. 11 words.
Delphi, Olympia, pancratium, pentathlon, Golden Age of Greece, temples, soliloquy, tragedies, Aeschylus, comedy, Aristophanes , intellect, philosophia, Socrates, Socratic method, Plato, classify, scientific method, hypothesis, logic, syllogism, & philosopher
* Students will receive information regarding a Greek contribution/connection project on Monday. It is due on December 14th. Students will work on their project in school two days this week and two days next week. Hopefully they will make good use of their time. A draft is due by end of class on Monday, Dec. 6th.
Monday, November 29 –
Connections activity
Introduce new Greek contribution / connection s project
Homework: Decide on project topic and get sheet signed- Due Wednesday
Tuesday, November 30 -
Review pp. 187-190 two-column notes and vocabulary words
Homework: Finish two-column notes for Aristotle and Discovering Inventions &
definitions for all vocab.
Decide on project topic and get sheet signed- Due Wednesday
Wednesday, December 1 – Periods 1 and 2 only today (Block Schedule)
Period 1 – 9:00 – 10:03 and Period 2 – 10:06 – ll:09
Media Center computers to work on project
Homework: Work on project ideas- Draft is due at end of class Monday, Dec. 6th
Thursday, December 2 – Periods 3 then Per. 1 only today (Block Schedule)
Period 3 – 9:31– 10:29 and Period 1 – 10:32 – ll:30
Media Center computers to work on project
Homework: Work on project ideas - Draft is due at end of class Monday, Dec. 6th
Friday, December 3- Periods 2 and 3 only today (Block Schedule)
Period 2– 9:00 – 10:03 and Period 3– 10:06 – ll 09
Media Center computers to work on project
Homework: Work on project ideas - Draft is due at end of class Monday, Dec. 6th
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of November 29- December 3, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
* Our Greek Town trip was a great success. My students appeared to have learned a lot about Greek culture.
*Students received their Ch. 10 tests back last week.
*There will be a Ch. 11 vocabulary test on Thursday, December 9th covering Ch. 11 words.
Delphi, Olympia, pancratium, pentathlon, Golden Age of Greece, temples, soliloquy, tragedies, Aeschylus, comedy, Aristophanes , intellect, philosophia, Socrates, Socratic method, Plato, classify, scientific method, hypothesis, logic, syllogism, & philosopher
* Students will receive information regarding a Greek contribution/connection project on Monday. It is due on December 14th. Students will work on their project in school two days this week and two days next week. Hopefully they will make good use of their time. A draft is due by end of class on Monday, Dec. 6th.
Monday, November 29 –
Connections activity
Introduce new Greek contribution / connection s project
Homework: Decide on project topic and get sheet signed- Due Wednesday
Tuesday, November 30 -
Review pp. 187-190 two-column notes and vocabulary words
Homework: Finish two-column notes for Aristotle and Discovering Inventions &
definitions for all vocab.
Decide on project topic and get sheet signed- Due Wednesday
Wednesday, December 1 – Periods 1 and 2 only today (Block Schedule)
Period 1 – 9:00 – 10:03 and Period 2 – 10:06 – ll:09
Media Center computers to work on project
Homework: Work on project ideas- Draft is due at end of class Monday, Dec. 6th
Thursday, December 2 – Periods 3 then Per. 1 only today (Block Schedule)
Period 3 – 9:31– 10:29 and Period 1 – 10:32 – ll:30
Media Center computers to work on project
Homework: Work on project ideas - Draft is due at end of class Monday, Dec. 6th
Friday, December 3- Periods 2 and 3 only today (Block Schedule)
Period 2– 9:00 – 10:03 and Period 3– 10:06 – ll 09
Media Center computers to work on project
Homework: Work on project ideas - Draft is due at end of class Monday, Dec. 6th
Language Arts Syllabus Week of November 29, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 29, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
•Our third Reading Log is due on Tuesday, 11/30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
•Students will have a Grammar Test on Nouns and Pronouns on Tuesday, December 7.
Monday, November 29
Introduce Vocabra List #7
Grammar Packet: Page 14
Homework: FINISH READING LOG #3- it is due TOMORROW!
Tuesday, November 30
Turn in Reading Log
Grammar Packet Pages 15
Homework: Vocabra Word Drawing
Wednesday, December 1
Grammar Packet Pages 16
Vocabra: Act out Meaning
Homework: Vocabra Word Story: Topic is Greek TOWN
Thursday, December 2
Grammar Practice Packet Page 17
Vocabra: Conversation Bubbles
Homework: None
Friday, December 3
Nouns and Their Jobs (Application)
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!! Study for the Noun and Pronoun Test on Tuesday.
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 29, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
•Our third Reading Log is due on Tuesday, 11/30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
•Students will have a Grammar Test on Nouns and Pronouns on Tuesday, December 7.
Monday, November 29
Introduce Vocabra List #7
Grammar Packet: Page 14
Homework: FINISH READING LOG #3- it is due TOMORROW!
Tuesday, November 30
Turn in Reading Log
Grammar Packet Pages 15
Homework: Vocabra Word Drawing
Wednesday, December 1
Grammar Packet Pages 16
Vocabra: Act out Meaning
Homework: Vocabra Word Story: Topic is Greek TOWN
Thursday, December 2
Grammar Practice Packet Page 17
Vocabra: Conversation Bubbles
Homework: None
Friday, December 3
Nouns and Their Jobs (Application)
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!! Study for the Noun and Pronoun Test on Tuesday.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus November 15- Nov. 23, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of November 15- November 23, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*Mrs. Alexander will resume teaching social studies this week.
*Permission slips for our Greek Town trip were due last Friday to reading/language arts teachers. If you did not turn it in please contact your teacher.
*Our trimester ends on TUESDAY, November 23rd. If you have ANY late work in ANY of your core classes it MUST be turned in by Nov. 23rd or your grade will remain a ZERO. If you plan to go on vacation for Thanksgiving, your work is due before you leave. (For Ch. 10 only)
*If you have an old yellow pages at home please bring it to school. Thank you.
* There will be a vocabulary test during the week of December 6th covering Ch. 11 words indicated below.
Monday, November 15 –
Ch. 10 Test
Begin defining: oracles, prophecy, Delphi, Olympia, pancratium, pentathlon, Golden Age of Greece, tempels.
Homework: None
Tuesday, November 16 -
Introduce Ch. 11-Read, discuss, and take Two-Column notes on pp. 179-181
Using these Subtopics: Religion in City States; What did Oracles do;
Greeks vs. other ancient people; Temples; Festivals
Homework: Read pp. 182-185 and complete Section 1 Questions p. 185 # 2-5
Wednesday, November 17 – Advisory Schedule today-
Begin defining: soliloquy, tragedies, Aeschylus, comedy, Aristophanes
Review homework
Read, discuss and take two- column notes - pp185-188 using these subtopics: How Greeks pursued
knowledge; Socrates; Plato.
Homework: Finish two-column notes for pp. 185-188 – due Friday
Thursday, November 18 – Field Trip to Greek Town – No Class
Bring handouts from Hellenic Museum back to school on Friday
Homework: Bring handout to class on Friday.
Be sure to finish two column notes from pp. 185-188
Friday, November 19-
Define: intellect, philosophia, Socrates, Socratic method, Plato, classify, scientific method, hypothesis, logic, syllogism & review homework
Read and discuss pp. 188-190 begin two-column notes
Make list of contributions and ideas the Greeks developed that are found or used in our society today.
Homework: None, but if you haven’t completed all your late work for Ch. 10 do it this weekend.
Monday, November 22 –
Finish reviewing pp. 188-190 and two-column notes
Homework: None, but if you haven’t completed all your late work for Ch. 10, it is due on Tuesday.
Tuesday, November 23- Collect late Ch. 10 work
What Movie: Ancient Greeks
3 -2- 1 movie notes
Homework: None! Happy Thanksgiving!
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of November 15- November 23, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*Mrs. Alexander will resume teaching social studies this week.
*Permission slips for our Greek Town trip were due last Friday to reading/language arts teachers. If you did not turn it in please contact your teacher.
*Our trimester ends on TUESDAY, November 23rd. If you have ANY late work in ANY of your core classes it MUST be turned in by Nov. 23rd or your grade will remain a ZERO. If you plan to go on vacation for Thanksgiving, your work is due before you leave. (For Ch. 10 only)
*If you have an old yellow pages at home please bring it to school. Thank you.
* There will be a vocabulary test during the week of December 6th covering Ch. 11 words indicated below.
Monday, November 15 –
Ch. 10 Test
Begin defining: oracles, prophecy, Delphi, Olympia, pancratium, pentathlon, Golden Age of Greece, tempels.
Homework: None
Tuesday, November 16 -
Introduce Ch. 11-Read, discuss, and take Two-Column notes on pp. 179-181
Using these Subtopics: Religion in City States; What did Oracles do;
Greeks vs. other ancient people; Temples; Festivals
Homework: Read pp. 182-185 and complete Section 1 Questions p. 185 # 2-5
Wednesday, November 17 – Advisory Schedule today-
Begin defining: soliloquy, tragedies, Aeschylus, comedy, Aristophanes
Review homework
Read, discuss and take two- column notes - pp185-188 using these subtopics: How Greeks pursued
knowledge; Socrates; Plato.
Homework: Finish two-column notes for pp. 185-188 – due Friday
Thursday, November 18 – Field Trip to Greek Town – No Class
Bring handouts from Hellenic Museum back to school on Friday
Homework: Bring handout to class on Friday.
Be sure to finish two column notes from pp. 185-188
Friday, November 19-
Define: intellect, philosophia, Socrates, Socratic method, Plato, classify, scientific method, hypothesis, logic, syllogism & review homework
Read and discuss pp. 188-190 begin two-column notes
Make list of contributions and ideas the Greeks developed that are found or used in our society today.
Homework: None, but if you haven’t completed all your late work for Ch. 10 do it this weekend.
Monday, November 22 –
Finish reviewing pp. 188-190 and two-column notes
Homework: None, but if you haven’t completed all your late work for Ch. 10, it is due on Tuesday.
Tuesday, November 23- Collect late Ch. 10 work
What Movie: Ancient Greeks
3 -2- 1 movie notes
Homework: None! Happy Thanksgiving!
Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of November 15, 2010 and Movie Permission Letter
Mrs. Alexander
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of November 15, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Our trimester ends on TUESDAY, November 23. If you have ANY late work in ANY of your core classes it MUST be turned in by then or it will remain a ZERO. If you plan to go on vacation for Thanksgiving, your work is due before you leave. No exceptions.
• Students will take a Greek Myth MINOR Gods Vocabulary Test on Thursday, 11/ 18. They will have the comprehension test over all the Minor God Concepts Mon. 11/22.
• Our third Reading Log is due on Tuesday, 11/30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Please get letter signed on back of this syllabus getting permission to watch the Hercules Movie on 11/22 & 11/23.
Monday, November 15
Read Syrinx and The Wild & Vulgar Centaurs
Grammar Packet: Pages 5-6
Vocabra: Act Out the Meanings
Homework: Get the back of this syllabus signed to get permission to watch Hercules movie-due Friday
Tuesday, November 16
Grammar Packet Pages 7-9
Read Asclepius
Homework: Read The Nine Muses. Complete Grammar Packet page 10.
Wednesday, November 17
Grammar Packet Pages 11-12
Read Orpheus’ and The Nine Muses
Work on Minor Gods Handout- due tomorrow
Homework: Finish Minor Gods Handout. Study for the Minor Gods Vocabulary test- TOMORROW.
Thursday: November 18
Review Minor Gods Handout
Minor Gods Vocabulary Test
Grammar Practice Packet Page 13
Vocabra: Spelling Tic Tac Toe
Homework: Study for your List #6 Tests tomorrow. Remember it is a trickier spelling week!
Get the back of this syllabus signed to get permission to watch Hercules movie-due Friday
Friday, November 19
List #6 Vocabra Tests
Sci-Fi Book Talk and Selection
Grammar Practice Packet Page 14
Study for Minor Gods Test
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!! Study for the Minor Gods Comprehension Test that you are taking on Monday.
Monday, November 22
Minor Gods Comprehension Test
Begin Hercules Movie
Homework: Our trimester ends on TOMORROW. If you have ANY late work in ANY of your core classes is MUST be turned in tomorrow or it will remain a ZERO- no exceptions.
Tuesday, November 23
Finish Hercules Movie
Homework: You should work on your reading log #3 over break- it is due next Tuesday!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
As a concluding activity to our awesome Greek Mythology Unit we plan to show the animated Disney movie Hercules to our students. While the movie is very entertaining the main purpose of showing this film is for students to compare and contrast the stories they have been engrossed over the past 7 weeks to the movie. Students will chart the similarities and differences they see in the characters and the plots.
Summary: Hercules, son of the Greek God, Zeus, is turned into a half-god, half-mortal by evil Hades, God of the Underworld, who plans to overthrow Zeus. Hercules is raised on Earth and retains his god-like strength, but when he discovers his immortal heritage Zeus tells him that to return to Mount Olympus he must become a True Hero. Hercules becomes a famous hero with the help of his friend Pegasus and his personal trainer, Phil the satyr. Hercules battles monsters, Hades and the Titans, but it is his self-sacrifice to rescue his love Meg which makes him a True Hero. (The film is rated G).
Please sign below indicating you approve of your child watching this film during class on November 22nd. If you do not want your child to watch this movie we will provide them with an alternate educational activity to complete. As always, contact us with any questions.
Sincerely,
Team 6-3 Teachers
___________________________________________ ________________________
Parent Signature Date
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of November 15, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Our trimester ends on TUESDAY, November 23. If you have ANY late work in ANY of your core classes it MUST be turned in by then or it will remain a ZERO. If you plan to go on vacation for Thanksgiving, your work is due before you leave. No exceptions.
• Students will take a Greek Myth MINOR Gods Vocabulary Test on Thursday, 11/ 18. They will have the comprehension test over all the Minor God Concepts Mon. 11/22.
• Our third Reading Log is due on Tuesday, 11/30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Please get letter signed on back of this syllabus getting permission to watch the Hercules Movie on 11/22 & 11/23.
Monday, November 15
Read Syrinx and The Wild & Vulgar Centaurs
Grammar Packet: Pages 5-6
Vocabra: Act Out the Meanings
Homework: Get the back of this syllabus signed to get permission to watch Hercules movie-due Friday
Tuesday, November 16
Grammar Packet Pages 7-9
Read Asclepius
Homework: Read The Nine Muses. Complete Grammar Packet page 10.
Wednesday, November 17
Grammar Packet Pages 11-12
Read Orpheus’ and The Nine Muses
Work on Minor Gods Handout- due tomorrow
Homework: Finish Minor Gods Handout. Study for the Minor Gods Vocabulary test- TOMORROW.
Thursday: November 18
Review Minor Gods Handout
Minor Gods Vocabulary Test
Grammar Practice Packet Page 13
Vocabra: Spelling Tic Tac Toe
Homework: Study for your List #6 Tests tomorrow. Remember it is a trickier spelling week!
Get the back of this syllabus signed to get permission to watch Hercules movie-due Friday
Friday, November 19
List #6 Vocabra Tests
Sci-Fi Book Talk and Selection
Grammar Practice Packet Page 14
Study for Minor Gods Test
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!! Study for the Minor Gods Comprehension Test that you are taking on Monday.
Monday, November 22
Minor Gods Comprehension Test
Begin Hercules Movie
Homework: Our trimester ends on TOMORROW. If you have ANY late work in ANY of your core classes is MUST be turned in tomorrow or it will remain a ZERO- no exceptions.
Tuesday, November 23
Finish Hercules Movie
Homework: You should work on your reading log #3 over break- it is due next Tuesday!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As a concluding activity to our awesome Greek Mythology Unit we plan to show the animated Disney movie Hercules to our students. While the movie is very entertaining the main purpose of showing this film is for students to compare and contrast the stories they have been engrossed over the past 7 weeks to the movie. Students will chart the similarities and differences they see in the characters and the plots.
Summary: Hercules, son of the Greek God, Zeus, is turned into a half-god, half-mortal by evil Hades, God of the Underworld, who plans to overthrow Zeus. Hercules is raised on Earth and retains his god-like strength, but when he discovers his immortal heritage Zeus tells him that to return to Mount Olympus he must become a True Hero. Hercules becomes a famous hero with the help of his friend Pegasus and his personal trainer, Phil the satyr. Hercules battles monsters, Hades and the Titans, but it is his self-sacrifice to rescue his love Meg which makes him a True Hero. (The film is rated G).
Please sign below indicating you approve of your child watching this film during class on November 22nd. If you do not want your child to watch this movie we will provide them with an alternate educational activity to complete. As always, contact us with any questions.
Sincerely,
Team 6-3 Teachers
___________________________________________ ________________________
Parent Signature Date
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Ch. 10 Athens -Power Notes pp. 171-175
Chapter 10: The City- States
Section 3- Athens p. 171-173
1. _________________
2. The Wars
3. Persians conquered _________________
4. _____________________________
5. Athens helped by _______________________________
4. Persians put down ___________________________
3. __________________________ wanted revenge
4. Athenian soldiers _____________________________________
______________________________________________________
5. The Battle of Marathon- __________________________
6. Pheidippides _____________________________
__________________________________________
7. He cried out _______________________
__________________________and then
___________________________________.
7. Today, a marathon is a _______________
___________________________________.
5. Athenians rich from ________________________
6. Spent money on = warships
6. Had the largest ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬_____________________
3. In 480, ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬________________ returned-Darius’s son, ________________, led attack on Greece
4. ______________________________________ banded together.
5. Spartans- ________________________
5. Athens- _________________________
5. The Battle of ___________ ___ - ________________________________________________
3. In, 479 B.C., Xerxes’s remaining troops _______________________.
4. __________________________________.
Chapter 10: The City- States
Section 3- Athens p. 173-175
1. ________________________________
2. The Delian League
3. _________________________________________________
4. Athenians suggest __________________________ = _____________________________________________________
5. Headquarters in _____________________-
named it the ____________________________________.
6. _______________________________________
6. ________________________________________
__________________________________________
5. Athens gained ___________________________ 4. Delian League became _________________________________
2. Athenian Empire
3. _________________________________________________________.
4. ____________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________
________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________
________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________
2. Decline of Athens
3. __________________________________________________________
4. Peloponnesian War
5. ______________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________
3. Due to war and plague
4. ____________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________
3. Spartans took control of Athens.
4. ____________________________________________________
Section 3- Athens p. 171-173
1. _________________
2. The Wars
3. Persians conquered _________________
4. _____________________________
5. Athens helped by _______________________________
4. Persians put down ___________________________
3. __________________________ wanted revenge
4. Athenian soldiers _____________________________________
______________________________________________________
5. The Battle of Marathon- __________________________
6. Pheidippides _____________________________
__________________________________________
7. He cried out _______________________
__________________________and then
___________________________________.
7. Today, a marathon is a _______________
___________________________________.
5. Athenians rich from ________________________
6. Spent money on = warships
6. Had the largest ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬_____________________
3. In 480, ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬________________ returned-Darius’s son, ________________, led attack on Greece
4. ______________________________________ banded together.
5. Spartans- ________________________
5. Athens- _________________________
5. The Battle of ___________ ___ - ________________________________________________
3. In, 479 B.C., Xerxes’s remaining troops _______________________.
4. __________________________________.
Chapter 10: The City- States
Section 3- Athens p. 173-175
1. ________________________________
2. The Delian League
3. _________________________________________________
4. Athenians suggest __________________________ = _____________________________________________________
5. Headquarters in _____________________-
named it the ____________________________________.
6. _______________________________________
6. ________________________________________
__________________________________________
5. Athens gained ___________________________ 4. Delian League became _________________________________
2. Athenian Empire
3. _________________________________________________________.
4. ____________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________
________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________
________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________
2. Decline of Athens
3. __________________________________________________________
4. Peloponnesian War
5. ______________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________
3. Due to war and plague
4. ____________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________
3. Spartans took control of Athens.
4. ____________________________________________________
Social Studies Syllabus November 8, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of November 8, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
* There will be Chapter 10 Test covering Sections 1-4 on Monday, November 15.
* To study you may wish to make flash cards of the vocabulary words, create your own questions, take two-column notes, study with a buddy, etc. The study guide is on back of your syllabus
* Our lunch study session will be on Thursday, November 11.
* Any class work not completed must be finished for homework.
*Permission slips for our Greek Town trip are due by Friday to reading/language arts teachers
Monday, November 8 –
Read, discuss, and continue“Power Notes” Section 3: Athens p.171-173
Homework: If necessary, complete Power Notes. It is strongly recommended that you begin studying for the test this week. The test covers the entire chapter.
Tuesday, November 9 -
Read, discuss, and continue“Power Notes” Section 3: Athens p.173-175
Section 3 Assessment questions - p. 175#2-5
Homework: If necessary, complete Section 3 Assessment questions p. 175#2-5 & study for test
Wednesday, November 10 –
Read, discuss and complete “Power Notes” Section 4: Decline of the City States
p. 175-176, using the following topic and subtopics: Power # 1. Decline of the City States
Power # 2. Effects of Peloponnesian War
Power # 2. Spartans ruled Greece
Begin Section 4 Assessment questions p.176 #1-4
Homework: Section 4 Assessment questions p. 176 #1-4 & study for test
Thursday, November 11 – Lunchtime review session, please ask for a pass
Review homework
Video Clip of Sparta and Athens
Begin Chapter 10 Study Guide Questions 5A -5 E.
Homework: Complete Chapter 10 Study Guide questions 5A - 5E & study for test
.
Friday, November 12-
Review for Chapter 10 Test.
Homework: Study for Chapter 10 test
Chapter 10 Study Guide
1. 18 Vocabulary Words:
polis acropolis agora assembly
aristocrats ephors artisans Council of Elders
helots perioeci constitution oligarchy
democratic magistrates Council of Five Hundred triremes
defensive league mercenaries
2. Study Chapter 10 Anticipation Guide.
3. Study Sections 1 - 4 Assessment Questions.
4. Study Power Notes- There was (were): One handout for Section 1: Polis
Two handouts for Section 2: Sparta
Three handouts for Section 3: Athens
5. Answer the following questions:
A. Cleisthenes is given credit for what reforms?
B. What problem did Darius of Persia have against the Greeks? How did the Greeks react? What did this lead to?
C. What is the Delian League? How did Athens benefit from this group?
D. Who is Pericles? What did he do for Athens?
E. What caused the decline of Greek city-states?
6. Take two-column notes reviewing power note subtopics. For example:
Write subtopics here Write details about subtopics
here
1. The polis is made up of:
2. Government in the polis:
3. Greek citizens in the polis believed in:
4. Two Greek powerful city-states belonged to:
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of November 8, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
* There will be Chapter 10 Test covering Sections 1-4 on Monday, November 15.
* To study you may wish to make flash cards of the vocabulary words, create your own questions, take two-column notes, study with a buddy, etc. The study guide is on back of your syllabus
* Our lunch study session will be on Thursday, November 11.
* Any class work not completed must be finished for homework.
*Permission slips for our Greek Town trip are due by Friday to reading/language arts teachers
Monday, November 8 –
Read, discuss, and continue“Power Notes” Section 3: Athens p.171-173
Homework: If necessary, complete Power Notes. It is strongly recommended that you begin studying for the test this week. The test covers the entire chapter.
Tuesday, November 9 -
Read, discuss, and continue“Power Notes” Section 3: Athens p.173-175
Section 3 Assessment questions - p. 175#2-5
Homework: If necessary, complete Section 3 Assessment questions p. 175#2-5 & study for test
Wednesday, November 10 –
Read, discuss and complete “Power Notes” Section 4: Decline of the City States
p. 175-176, using the following topic and subtopics: Power # 1. Decline of the City States
Power # 2. Effects of Peloponnesian War
Power # 2. Spartans ruled Greece
Begin Section 4 Assessment questions p.176 #1-4
Homework: Section 4 Assessment questions p. 176 #1-4 & study for test
Thursday, November 11 – Lunchtime review session, please ask for a pass
Review homework
Video Clip of Sparta and Athens
Begin Chapter 10 Study Guide Questions 5A -5 E.
Homework: Complete Chapter 10 Study Guide questions 5A - 5E & study for test
.
Friday, November 12-
Review for Chapter 10 Test.
Homework: Study for Chapter 10 test
Chapter 10 Study Guide
1. 18 Vocabulary Words:
polis acropolis agora assembly
aristocrats ephors artisans Council of Elders
helots perioeci constitution oligarchy
democratic magistrates Council of Five Hundred triremes
defensive league mercenaries
2. Study Chapter 10 Anticipation Guide.
3. Study Sections 1 - 4 Assessment Questions.
4. Study Power Notes- There was (were): One handout for Section 1: Polis
Two handouts for Section 2: Sparta
Three handouts for Section 3: Athens
5. Answer the following questions:
A. Cleisthenes is given credit for what reforms?
B. What problem did Darius of Persia have against the Greeks? How did the Greeks react? What did this lead to?
C. What is the Delian League? How did Athens benefit from this group?
D. Who is Pericles? What did he do for Athens?
E. What caused the decline of Greek city-states?
6. Take two-column notes reviewing power note subtopics. For example:
Write subtopics here Write details about subtopics
here
1. The polis is made up of:
2. Government in the polis:
3. Greek citizens in the polis believed in:
4. Two Greek powerful city-states belonged to:
Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of November 8, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of November 8, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will take a Greek Myth MINOR Gods Vocabulary Test on Thursday, 11/ 18. They will have the comprehension test over all the Minor God Concepts Mon. 11/22.
• Don’t forget that Picture Retake Day is on Thursday 11/11.
• Our third Reading Log is due on Tuesday, 11/30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Greek Myth Differentiation Students: Both projects are due on Wednesday, Nov 10.
• Greek Myth Differentiation Students: You will begin Heracles Time Line activity on Wednesday.
Monday, November 8
Introduce Vocabra List #6
Nouns and Pronouns Diagnostic
Begin Minor Gods- Introduce Handout
Read Prometheus –Complete handout
Form Groups for Tomorrows Activity
Noun Post Challenge (time permitting)
Homework: Vocabra Conversation Bubbles. Your group will need a container/box for an activity tomorrow- one person must bring it in.
Tuesday, November 9
Grammar 14.1 Concept Review in Text
Minor God Guided Vocab Notes (All)
Read Pandora and Begin Pandora Box Activity
Homework: Vocabra Word Drawing
Wednesday, November 10
Greek Differentiation Project Due
Grammar 14.1 Practice Packet Pages 1-3
Finish Pandora Box Activity & Write 2 Haiku Poems
Homework: Read Deucalion
Thursday: November 11
Hand out Minor Gods Vocab Study Guide
Grammar Practice Packet Page 4
Read Eos and Helios
Word Story Topic: Lockers
Homework: Read Selene Myth. Greek Town Field Trip Permission Slip and Money is DUE TOMORROW!
Friday, November 12
Pop Quiz: Deucalion and Selene
Read Pan and Echo
Media Center Front Tables: 9th Period
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of November 8, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will take a Greek Myth MINOR Gods Vocabulary Test on Thursday, 11/ 18. They will have the comprehension test over all the Minor God Concepts Mon. 11/22.
• Don’t forget that Picture Retake Day is on Thursday 11/11.
• Our third Reading Log is due on Tuesday, 11/30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Greek Myth Differentiation Students: Both projects are due on Wednesday, Nov 10.
• Greek Myth Differentiation Students: You will begin Heracles Time Line activity on Wednesday.
Monday, November 8
Introduce Vocabra List #6
Nouns and Pronouns Diagnostic
Begin Minor Gods- Introduce Handout
Read Prometheus –Complete handout
Form Groups for Tomorrows Activity
Noun Post Challenge (time permitting)
Homework: Vocabra Conversation Bubbles. Your group will need a container/box for an activity tomorrow- one person must bring it in.
Tuesday, November 9
Grammar 14.1 Concept Review in Text
Minor God Guided Vocab Notes (All)
Read Pandora and Begin Pandora Box Activity
Homework: Vocabra Word Drawing
Wednesday, November 10
Greek Differentiation Project Due
Grammar 14.1 Practice Packet Pages 1-3
Finish Pandora Box Activity & Write 2 Haiku Poems
Homework: Read Deucalion
Thursday: November 11
Hand out Minor Gods Vocab Study Guide
Grammar Practice Packet Page 4
Read Eos and Helios
Word Story Topic: Lockers
Homework: Read Selene Myth. Greek Town Field Trip Permission Slip and Money is DUE TOMORROW!
Friday, November 12
Pop Quiz: Deucalion and Selene
Read Pan and Echo
Media Center Front Tables: 9th Period
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Ch 10 Power Notes- pp.163-171
Chapter 10: The City- States
Section 1- The Polis p. 163-164
1. The Polis
2. Made up of
3. Farming villages, fields and orchards around a fortified hill called ___________________________.
4. ________________ of acropolis- temple to the local god.
4. ________________ of acropolis- agora = an open area used as a marketplace.
2. Government and Laws
3. Contained ______________ to 10,000 ____________________.
3. _____________________ - workers born outside of _______________, women, children, and __________________________.
3. ONLY citizens
4. vote
4. ______________ property
4. hold __________________ office and ___________________ for themselves
4. take part in __________________________
4. ___________________ their polis
3. Greek citizens
4. civic and personal _____________________
4. sense of ________________________ in their polis
4. the _____________________ of the polis above everything else
2. Two of the greatest __________________________
3. Sparta
4. strongest _____________________________
3. Athens
4. strongest ______________________________
Chapter 10: The City- States
Section 2- Sparta p. 164-166
1. Sparta
2. Location
3. _________________________ region in _______________________ of Greece
2. Rulers
3. At first, ______________ by a _________________ (monarchy).
3. By 800 B.C., _____________________ took over
4. Ruled by _____________ ____________ jointly
4. Kings’ duties- ____________________________ and _______________________
2. Government
3. Assembly – all ___________________over ____________________
4. ____________________- five managers chosen by the assembly every year
5. ____________________and _____________________
4. _____________________- men over 60 years old chosen for life
5. Suggested ____________________
5. Served in ______________ ____________________
2. Economy
3. Farming
4. Spartan aristocrats __________ interested in _______________
4. Helots or _____________________ worked the land.
3. Business and trade
4. Aristocrats _________interested in ____________________and ________________ either.
4. ___________________or ________________ and _________________ controlled it.
5. Aristocrats ______________ for the ________________
and ________________
2. Spartans’ choice
3. By 750 B.C., _______ ___________ more __________________ and ____________________ than aristocrats.
4. Majority of population wanted to be part of the ______________________.
3. ___________________________ kept the helots, perioeci and artisans down by _________________.
Chapter 10: The City- States
Section 3- Athens p. 168-171
1. ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬_____________________
2. Location
3. Northeast of ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬___________________
3. coast
2. Rulers
3. At first, ruled by (monarchy)
3. By 750 B.C., took over
4. They set up an oligarchy = ______________________________
______________________________________________________
5. Fights broke out over ____________________________
2. Government Reforms
3. First attempt ________________
4. Draco’s punishments were ___________________________.
3. In 594 B.C., Solon creates first = ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. People ________________- power of the rich ______________ but the poor wanted _________________.
3. About 560 B.C., _______________________________________
4. Supported by the _____________________________
3. Peisistarus’ ______________ take over after his death.
4. Overthrown by the ____________________
2. ___________________________ Constitution
3. In 508 B.C., _______________________________________________.
4. Enforced the world’s first ______________________________
4. Assembly- _____________________________________
5. _____ generals elected ________________
6. ________________________________________
6. ________________________________________
6. ________________________________________
4. Council of __________________
5. ______________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________
6. In an election, ____________________________________________________________________________________
6. Every citizen ____________________________
4. Required Education for _________
5. No ______________________- had ______________ or ________________________________
5. Started school- __________________
5. Became citizens- _________________
Section 1- The Polis p. 163-164
1. The Polis
2. Made up of
3. Farming villages, fields and orchards around a fortified hill called ___________________________.
4. ________________ of acropolis- temple to the local god.
4. ________________ of acropolis- agora = an open area used as a marketplace.
2. Government and Laws
3. Contained ______________ to 10,000 ____________________.
3. _____________________ - workers born outside of _______________, women, children, and __________________________.
3. ONLY citizens
4. vote
4. ______________ property
4. hold __________________ office and ___________________ for themselves
4. take part in __________________________
4. ___________________ their polis
3. Greek citizens
4. civic and personal _____________________
4. sense of ________________________ in their polis
4. the _____________________ of the polis above everything else
2. Two of the greatest __________________________
3. Sparta
4. strongest _____________________________
3. Athens
4. strongest ______________________________
Chapter 10: The City- States
Section 2- Sparta p. 164-166
1. Sparta
2. Location
3. _________________________ region in _______________________ of Greece
2. Rulers
3. At first, ______________ by a _________________ (monarchy).
3. By 800 B.C., _____________________ took over
4. Ruled by _____________ ____________ jointly
4. Kings’ duties- ____________________________ and _______________________
2. Government
3. Assembly – all ___________________over ____________________
4. ____________________- five managers chosen by the assembly every year
5. ____________________and _____________________
4. _____________________- men over 60 years old chosen for life
5. Suggested ____________________
5. Served in ______________ ____________________
2. Economy
3. Farming
4. Spartan aristocrats __________ interested in _______________
4. Helots or _____________________ worked the land.
3. Business and trade
4. Aristocrats _________interested in ____________________and ________________ either.
4. ___________________or ________________ and _________________ controlled it.
5. Aristocrats ______________ for the ________________
and ________________
2. Spartans’ choice
3. By 750 B.C., _______ ___________ more __________________ and ____________________ than aristocrats.
4. Majority of population wanted to be part of the ______________________.
3. ___________________________ kept the helots, perioeci and artisans down by _________________.
Chapter 10: The City- States
Section 3- Athens p. 168-171
1. ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬_____________________
2. Location
3. Northeast of ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬___________________
3. coast
2. Rulers
3. At first, ruled by (monarchy)
3. By 750 B.C., took over
4. They set up an oligarchy = ______________________________
______________________________________________________
5. Fights broke out over ____________________________
2. Government Reforms
3. First attempt ________________
4. Draco’s punishments were ___________________________.
3. In 594 B.C., Solon creates first = ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. People ________________- power of the rich ______________ but the poor wanted _________________.
3. About 560 B.C., _______________________________________
4. Supported by the _____________________________
3. Peisistarus’ ______________ take over after his death.
4. Overthrown by the ____________________
2. ___________________________ Constitution
3. In 508 B.C., _______________________________________________.
4. Enforced the world’s first ______________________________
4. Assembly- _____________________________________
5. _____ generals elected ________________
6. ________________________________________
6. ________________________________________
6. ________________________________________
4. Council of __________________
5. ______________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________
6. In an election, ____________________________________________________________________________________
6. Every citizen ____________________________
4. Required Education for _________
5. No ______________________- had ______________ or ________________________________
5. Started school- __________________
5. Became citizens- _________________
Monday, November 1, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus November 1, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of November 1, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
* The Odyssey Comic Strip Project is due Thursday, November 4. I highly recommend that you try to complete it by Wednesday, November 3, in order to have time to study for Greek Myth test, this week. If you plan to do the differentiation assignment a parent signature is due today.
* The Chapter 9 Test will be handed back on Tuesday, November 2nd.
* At this planning, there will be Chapter 10 Test on Monday, November 15.
*We are planning a field trip to Greek Town on November 18th and we are waiting for a confirmation.
Permission slips will be sent home this week. Students will turn in trip money to their reading teacher.
Monday, November 1 –
Introduce Chapter 10:The City-States
Define: (1) polis (2) acropolis (3) agora.
Read and discuss Section 1: The Polis p.163-164. Take “Power Notes” and do Section 1 Assessment p.164 #5.
Homework: Continue working on Comic Strip Project
Tuesday, November 2 -
Read & discuss Section 2: Sparta p.164-165 and continue taking “Power Notes”
Define: (1)assembly (2)aristocrats (3)ephors (4)artisans (5)Council of (6)Elders (7)helots (8)perioeci.
Begin Life in Sparta handout.
Homework: Complete Life in Sparta handout, if necessary. Continue working on Comic Strip Project. Remember you can turn in your comic strip on Wednesday.
Wednesday, November 3 –
Read & discuss Section 2: Sparta p.166-167and continue taking “Power Notes”
Discuss the pros and cons of Spartan Life.
Homework: Finish Comic Strip Project - due tomorrow.
Thursday, November 4 – Collect Comic Strips
Section 2 Assessment p. 167 #2-4
Read & discuss Section 3: Athens p.168-173, and continue taking “Power Notes”
Homework: If necessary, continue “Power Notes” on p. 168-173\
Friday, November 5- No School- Veterans Day
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of November 1, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
* The Odyssey Comic Strip Project is due Thursday, November 4. I highly recommend that you try to complete it by Wednesday, November 3, in order to have time to study for Greek Myth test, this week. If you plan to do the differentiation assignment a parent signature is due today.
* The Chapter 9 Test will be handed back on Tuesday, November 2nd.
* At this planning, there will be Chapter 10 Test on Monday, November 15.
*We are planning a field trip to Greek Town on November 18th and we are waiting for a confirmation.
Permission slips will be sent home this week. Students will turn in trip money to their reading teacher.
Monday, November 1 –
Introduce Chapter 10:The City-States
Define: (1) polis (2) acropolis (3) agora.
Read and discuss Section 1: The Polis p.163-164. Take “Power Notes” and do Section 1 Assessment p.164 #5.
Homework: Continue working on Comic Strip Project
Tuesday, November 2 -
Read & discuss Section 2: Sparta p.164-165 and continue taking “Power Notes”
Define: (1)assembly (2)aristocrats (3)ephors (4)artisans (5)Council of (6)Elders (7)helots (8)perioeci.
Begin Life in Sparta handout.
Homework: Complete Life in Sparta handout, if necessary. Continue working on Comic Strip Project. Remember you can turn in your comic strip on Wednesday.
Wednesday, November 3 –
Read & discuss Section 2: Sparta p.166-167and continue taking “Power Notes”
Discuss the pros and cons of Spartan Life.
Homework: Finish Comic Strip Project - due tomorrow.
Thursday, November 4 – Collect Comic Strips
Section 2 Assessment p. 167 #2-4
Read & discuss Section 3: Athens p.168-173, and continue taking “Power Notes”
Homework: If necessary, continue “Power Notes” on p. 168-173\
Friday, November 5- No School- Veterans Day
Greek Comic Strip Project Information and Rubric
Social Studies - Mrs. Alexander - Team 6-3
Comic Strip Project - Due Thursday, November 4th
You have read the Odyssey play in social studies class. Now you and a partner will create a comic strip containing detailed illustrations, depicting only half of the main points below, regarding the Odyssey play read in class. You must use 8 or more appropriately sized frames and your comic strip should fit on no more than two pages. Your grade will be based only on your completed work. It will be worth 28 points. Students must include the following main events in their comic strip. Be prepared to include specific details regarding each event:
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 Odysseus met Calypso
10. Tell what happened when Odysseus returned home
You may choose not to do the above comic strip and challenge yourself. You may choose one of the following differentiation assignments instead:
Differentiation Assignment Choices- Worth 32 points: (Choose only one)
1. The Odyssey read in class did not include all of the journeys and obstacles Odysseus faced.
Research on your own to find out the other events that were missing from the play read in class. Then create a comic strip that explains all of Odysseus’ challenges. Or
2. Instead of illustrating the Odyssey, research the Iliad in order to create a comic strip depicting the
main points of the Trojan War.
3. Your comic strip must have 12 or more frames.
4. Cite your source(s) of information on the back of your comic strip.
The following must be included in your comic strip:
o The drawings may be done with computer graphics or hand drawn by the student.
o Put name, period, and date, at the top of the paper.
o Create a clever title. Do not use “The Odyssey” or “The Iliad” as the title.
o Each frame must depict an important event from the Odyssey or Iliad.
o Remember each drawing and all figures must be colored.
o The drawings should be creative, appropriate, and contain no stick figures.
o Captions and/or dialogue must be clearly explained.
o Captions may be written using pen, colored pencil, or typed, and should not be written using a leaded pencil.
o The comic strip, drawings, and/or writing must be neatly presented.
o Be sure to edit for spelling and grammatical errors.
---------------- If you plan to do the differentiation assignment, please clip and return by Monday, Nov. 1st---------------
Dear Mrs. Alexander,
My student_______________________________________________ from Per. ______ plans to complete the following differentiation assignment: ____________________________________________________
Parent Signature______________________________________________Date_________________________
Name________________________________________________________ Per________
Greek Comic Strip Assessment (worth 28 points)
Due Thursday, November 4th
_____/3 pts. Name, period, and date on top of comic strip.
_____/1 pts. Created a clever title. (Did not use “The Odyssey” as the title.)
_____/8 pts. Required important events from the Odyssey play was included
_____/3 pts. Drawings were creative, appropriate, and contained no stick figures
_____/2 pts. Drawings were appropriately colored
_____/3 pts. Captions and/or dialogue were clearly explained
_____/3 pts. The comic strip and/or writing were neatly presented
_____/3 pts. There were no more than three spelling or grammatical errors
_____/2 pts. Comic strip turned in by November 4th due date
_______/28 Total Points
Name________________________________________________________ Per________
Greek Comic Strip - Differentiation Assignment Assessment- (worth 32 points)
Due Thursday, November 4th
_____/3 pts. Name, period, and date on top of comic strip.
_____/1 pts. Created a clever title. (Did not use “The Odyssey” or “The Iliad” as the title.)
_____/2pts. Cited sources on the back of the comic strip
_____/10 pts. Required important events from the Odyssey or the Iliad were included
_____/3 pts. Drawings were creative, appropriate, and contained no stick figures
_____/2 pts. Drawings were appropriately colored
_____/3 pts. Captions and/or dialogue were clearly explained
_____/3 pts. The comic strip and/or writing were neatly presented
_____/3 pts. There were no more than three spelling or grammatical errors
_____/2 pts. Comic strip turned in by November 4th due date
_______/32 Total Points
Comic Strip Project - Due Thursday, November 4th
You have read the Odyssey play in social studies class. Now you and a partner will create a comic strip containing detailed illustrations, depicting only half of the main points below, regarding the Odyssey play read in class. You must use 8 or more appropriately sized frames and your comic strip should fit on no more than two pages. Your grade will be based only on your completed work. It will be worth 28 points. Students must include the following main events in their comic strip. Be prepared to include specific details regarding each event:
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 Odysseus met Calypso
10. Tell what happened when Odysseus returned home
You may choose not to do the above comic strip and challenge yourself. You may choose one of the following differentiation assignments instead:
Differentiation Assignment Choices- Worth 32 points: (Choose only one)
1. The Odyssey read in class did not include all of the journeys and obstacles Odysseus faced.
Research on your own to find out the other events that were missing from the play read in class. Then create a comic strip that explains all of Odysseus’ challenges. Or
2. Instead of illustrating the Odyssey, research the Iliad in order to create a comic strip depicting the
main points of the Trojan War.
3. Your comic strip must have 12 or more frames.
4. Cite your source(s) of information on the back of your comic strip.
The following must be included in your comic strip:
o The drawings may be done with computer graphics or hand drawn by the student.
o Put name, period, and date, at the top of the paper.
o Create a clever title. Do not use “The Odyssey” or “The Iliad” as the title.
o Each frame must depict an important event from the Odyssey or Iliad.
o Remember each drawing and all figures must be colored.
o The drawings should be creative, appropriate, and contain no stick figures.
o Captions and/or dialogue must be clearly explained.
o Captions may be written using pen, colored pencil, or typed, and should not be written using a leaded pencil.
o The comic strip, drawings, and/or writing must be neatly presented.
o Be sure to edit for spelling and grammatical errors.
---------------- If you plan to do the differentiation assignment, please clip and return by Monday, Nov. 1st---------------
Dear Mrs. Alexander,
My student_______________________________________________ from Per. ______ plans to complete the following differentiation assignment: ____________________________________________________
Parent Signature______________________________________________Date_________________________
Name________________________________________________________ Per________
Greek Comic Strip Assessment (worth 28 points)
Due Thursday, November 4th
_____/3 pts. Name, period, and date on top of comic strip.
_____/1 pts. Created a clever title. (Did not use “The Odyssey” as the title.)
_____/8 pts. Required important events from the Odyssey play was included
_____/3 pts. Drawings were creative, appropriate, and contained no stick figures
_____/2 pts. Drawings were appropriately colored
_____/3 pts. Captions and/or dialogue were clearly explained
_____/3 pts. The comic strip and/or writing were neatly presented
_____/3 pts. There were no more than three spelling or grammatical errors
_____/2 pts. Comic strip turned in by November 4th due date
_______/28 Total Points
Name________________________________________________________ Per________
Greek Comic Strip - Differentiation Assignment Assessment- (worth 32 points)
Due Thursday, November 4th
_____/3 pts. Name, period, and date on top of comic strip.
_____/1 pts. Created a clever title. (Did not use “The Odyssey” or “The Iliad” as the title.)
_____/2pts. Cited sources on the back of the comic strip
_____/10 pts. Required important events from the Odyssey or the Iliad were included
_____/3 pts. Drawings were creative, appropriate, and contained no stick figures
_____/2 pts. Drawings were appropriately colored
_____/3 pts. Captions and/or dialogue were clearly explained
_____/3 pts. The comic strip and/or writing were neatly presented
_____/3 pts. There were no more than three spelling or grammatical errors
_____/2 pts. Comic strip turned in by November 4th due date
_______/32 Total Points
Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of November 1, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of November 1, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will take a Greek Myth Major Gods Vocabulary Test on Tuesday, November 2. They will have the comprehension test over all the material and element chart on Thursday, November 4.
• Students who did not purchase pictures on Picture Day may still purchase them online. Go to mylifetouch.com and use Julian’s picture day ID: RN600479YO. Students who missed Picture Day may take a make-up picture on Nov. 11th. Students may also take picture retakes too. They must return the pictures taken in September.
• Our third Reading Log is due on Tuesday, 11/30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Greek Myth Differentiation Students: Both projects are due on Wednesday, Nov 10. Please bring a flash drive and get your project sheet signed.
Monday, November 1
Read and Chart Persephone
Vocabra Word Story: Topic is YOUR Weekend
Begin Venn Diagram Activity- due Wednesday
Homework: Study for the Major Gods Greek Myth Vocabulary TEST- tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 2
Major God Vocabulary TEST
Read and Chart Dionysus
Spelling Race
Work on Venn Diagram
The Gods of the Olympus handout
Homework: Finish Venn Diagram – due Wed.
Study for your Major Gods Comprehension Test and Study for Vocabra TESTS.
Wednesday, November 3
Greek Myth Jeopardy
Vocabra: White Board Sentences
Homework: Study for Major GOD Comprehension Test AND Vocabra TESTS!
Thursday: November 4
Major Gods Comprehension Test
Vocabra: List #5 Tests
Homework: Have a great three-day weekend!
Friday, November 5
NO SCHOOL
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of November 1, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will take a Greek Myth Major Gods Vocabulary Test on Tuesday, November 2. They will have the comprehension test over all the material and element chart on Thursday, November 4.
• Students who did not purchase pictures on Picture Day may still purchase them online. Go to mylifetouch.com and use Julian’s picture day ID: RN600479YO. Students who missed Picture Day may take a make-up picture on Nov. 11th. Students may also take picture retakes too. They must return the pictures taken in September.
• Our third Reading Log is due on Tuesday, 11/30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Greek Myth Differentiation Students: Both projects are due on Wednesday, Nov 10. Please bring a flash drive and get your project sheet signed.
Monday, November 1
Read and Chart Persephone
Vocabra Word Story: Topic is YOUR Weekend
Begin Venn Diagram Activity- due Wednesday
Homework: Study for the Major Gods Greek Myth Vocabulary TEST- tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 2
Major God Vocabulary TEST
Read and Chart Dionysus
Spelling Race
Work on Venn Diagram
The Gods of the Olympus handout
Homework: Finish Venn Diagram – due Wed.
Study for your Major Gods Comprehension Test and Study for Vocabra TESTS.
Wednesday, November 3
Greek Myth Jeopardy
Vocabra: White Board Sentences
Homework: Study for Major GOD Comprehension Test AND Vocabra TESTS!
Thursday: November 4
Major Gods Comprehension Test
Vocabra: List #5 Tests
Homework: Have a great three-day weekend!
Friday, November 5
NO SCHOOL
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus October 25, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 25, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
* There will be a test on Chapter 9 on Wednesday, October 27 and a lunch study session on
Tuesday, October 26.
*On Thursday, students will receive information about completing a comic strip project on The
Odyssey. Students will read and discuss the Odyssey in class this week. Please get the
information sheet signed and return it to school by Monday.
Monday, October 25–
Review for -test
Homework: Study Chapter 9 Test
Tuesday, October 26- Lunch Review Session –Ask for a pass
Review for the Test- focus on vocabulary
Homework: Study for Chapter 9 Test
Wednesday, October 27–
Chapter 9 Test
Begin reading The Odyssey play when done with test
Homework: None
Thursday, October 28–
Read and discuss The Odyssey
Complete Chapter 10 Anticipation Guide
Homework: Complete Homer’s Epic Poems handout (2-sided)
Friday, October 29-
Continue reading The Odyssey , if necessary
Begin Comic Strip Project. If you need a copy of the Odyssey play to help complete your projects, please ask for it.
Homework: Continue working on Comic Strip Project – due Wednesday, November 3
Get project handout signed – due Monday
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 25, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
* There will be a test on Chapter 9 on Wednesday, October 27 and a lunch study session on
Tuesday, October 26.
*On Thursday, students will receive information about completing a comic strip project on The
Odyssey. Students will read and discuss the Odyssey in class this week. Please get the
information sheet signed and return it to school by Monday.
Monday, October 25–
Review for -test
Homework: Study Chapter 9 Test
Tuesday, October 26- Lunch Review Session –Ask for a pass
Review for the Test- focus on vocabulary
Homework: Study for Chapter 9 Test
Wednesday, October 27–
Chapter 9 Test
Begin reading The Odyssey play when done with test
Homework: None
Thursday, October 28–
Read and discuss The Odyssey
Complete Chapter 10 Anticipation Guide
Homework: Complete Homer’s Epic Poems handout (2-sided)
Friday, October 29-
Continue reading The Odyssey , if necessary
Begin Comic Strip Project. If you need a copy of the Odyssey play to help complete your projects, please ask for it.
Homework: Continue working on Comic Strip Project – due Wednesday, November 3
Get project handout signed – due Monday
Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of October 25, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of October 25, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Due to the large number of tests and projects this week we have very little homework in Reading/LA. Please be sure to use your extra time wisely, to study and complete projects.
• Our second Reading Log is due on Thursday, 10/28. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• There will be a Chapter 27 Capitalization Grammar Test on Friday, October 29.
• Students will take a Greek Myth Major Gods Vocabulary Test on Tuesday, November 2.
• Students will take a Greek myth comprehension test covering all the Myths read on pp.9-69 and the material on the element chart on Thursday, November 4.
• Students invited to participate in the differentiation group will take their Greek myth test on Monday, Oct. 25th and they must earn a 90% or better to be in the group. Ms. Kessler (GTD teacher) will offer a menu of project choices to those students that will be participating in the differentiation group. More information will follow once the group members have been determined.
• Students who did not purchase pictures on Picture Day may still purchase them online. Go to mylifetouch.com and use Julian’s picture day ID: RN600479YO. Retakes are 11/11.
Monday, October 25 (Sports Team Day)
Introduce Vocabra List #5
Grammar: P. 607 Exercise 7, P.609 Exercise 10
Read and Chart Athena
Vocabra Newspaper Captions
Homework: NONE
Tuesday, October 26 (Twin Day)
Grammar: P. 612 Exercise 11 & begin review on pp. 614-615
Read and Chart Poseidon
Guided Myth Vocab Notes: Apollo, Artemis, Hermes
Distribute Myth Vocab Test Study Guide
Homework: NONE
Wednesday, October 27 (WACKY Day)
Grammar: Finish Review on Pages 614-615
Read and Chart Apollo and Artemis
Vocabra Word Drawing
Homework: FINISH your Reading Log #2- it is due TOMORROW! Don’t forget you MUST have parent signatures!
Thursday: October 28 (Hat Day)
Turn in Reading Log #2
Read and Chart Hermes
Guided Vocab. Myth Notes: Hades, Persephone, Dionysus
Homework: Study for Grammar Test on Capitalization (Chapter 27).
Friday, October 29 (Costume Day)
Grammar Test on Capitalization (Chapter 27)
Media Center: 9th Per. - Front Tables
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of October 25, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Due to the large number of tests and projects this week we have very little homework in Reading/LA. Please be sure to use your extra time wisely, to study and complete projects.
• Our second Reading Log is due on Thursday, 10/28. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• There will be a Chapter 27 Capitalization Grammar Test on Friday, October 29.
• Students will take a Greek Myth Major Gods Vocabulary Test on Tuesday, November 2.
• Students will take a Greek myth comprehension test covering all the Myths read on pp.9-69 and the material on the element chart on Thursday, November 4.
• Students invited to participate in the differentiation group will take their Greek myth test on Monday, Oct. 25th and they must earn a 90% or better to be in the group. Ms. Kessler (GTD teacher) will offer a menu of project choices to those students that will be participating in the differentiation group. More information will follow once the group members have been determined.
• Students who did not purchase pictures on Picture Day may still purchase them online. Go to mylifetouch.com and use Julian’s picture day ID: RN600479YO. Retakes are 11/11.
Monday, October 25 (Sports Team Day)
Introduce Vocabra List #5
Grammar: P. 607 Exercise 7, P.609 Exercise 10
Read and Chart Athena
Vocabra Newspaper Captions
Homework: NONE
Tuesday, October 26 (Twin Day)
Grammar: P. 612 Exercise 11 & begin review on pp. 614-615
Read and Chart Poseidon
Guided Myth Vocab Notes: Apollo, Artemis, Hermes
Distribute Myth Vocab Test Study Guide
Homework: NONE
Wednesday, October 27 (WACKY Day)
Grammar: Finish Review on Pages 614-615
Read and Chart Apollo and Artemis
Vocabra Word Drawing
Homework: FINISH your Reading Log #2- it is due TOMORROW! Don’t forget you MUST have parent signatures!
Thursday: October 28 (Hat Day)
Turn in Reading Log #2
Read and Chart Hermes
Guided Vocab. Myth Notes: Hades, Persephone, Dionysus
Homework: Study for Grammar Test on Capitalization (Chapter 27).
Friday, October 29 (Costume Day)
Grammar Test on Capitalization (Chapter 27)
Media Center: 9th Per. - Front Tables
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Mrs. Alexander's Fall 2010 Conference Schedule
Wed. Oct. 20 - 7:45 a.m. Colin M
Thursday afternoon 10/21/2010
12:35 – 12:50 p.m. Franklin J
12:50 – 1:05 p.m. Kayla K
1:05 – 1:20 p.m. Dajah F
1:25 – 1:40 p.m. Ryan M
1:40 – 1:55 p.m. Lauren
1:55 – 2:10 p.m. Chris B
2:10 – 2:25 p.m. Eva A
2:25 – 2:40 p.m. Kyle G
2:40 – 2:55 p.m. Isaiah R
2:55 – 3:10 p.m.
3:10 – 3:25 p.m.
3:25 – 3:40 p.m.
3:40 – 3:55 p.m.
3:55 – 4:10 p.m. Megan S
4:10 – 4:25 p.m. Mikeya H
4:25 – 4:40 p.m. Colin M
4:40 – 4:55 p.m. Olivia M
4:55 – 5:10 p.m. Delaney C
Thursday Evening October 21, 2010
5:45 – 6:00 p.m. Daniel P
6:00 – 6:15 p.m. Ka Lynn R
6:15 – 6:30 p.m. Ellis T
6:30 – 6:45 p.m. Dan
6:45 – 7:00 p.m. Arianna D
7:00 – 7:15 p.m. Keyon B
7:15 – 7:30 p.m. Kiara H
7:30 – 7:45 p.m. Declan R
7:45 – 8:00 p.m. Brian H
Thursday afternoon 10/21/2010
12:35 – 12:50 p.m. Franklin J
12:50 – 1:05 p.m. Kayla K
1:05 – 1:20 p.m. Dajah F
1:25 – 1:40 p.m. Ryan M
1:40 – 1:55 p.m. Lauren
1:55 – 2:10 p.m. Chris B
2:10 – 2:25 p.m. Eva A
2:25 – 2:40 p.m. Kyle G
2:40 – 2:55 p.m. Isaiah R
2:55 – 3:10 p.m.
3:10 – 3:25 p.m.
3:25 – 3:40 p.m.
3:40 – 3:55 p.m.
3:55 – 4:10 p.m. Megan S
4:10 – 4:25 p.m. Mikeya H
4:25 – 4:40 p.m. Colin M
4:40 – 4:55 p.m. Olivia M
4:55 – 5:10 p.m. Delaney C
Thursday Evening October 21, 2010
5:45 – 6:00 p.m. Daniel P
6:00 – 6:15 p.m. Ka Lynn R
6:15 – 6:30 p.m. Ellis T
6:30 – 6:45 p.m. Dan
6:45 – 7:00 p.m. Arianna D
7:00 – 7:15 p.m. Keyon B
7:15 – 7:30 p.m. Kiara H
7:30 – 7:45 p.m. Declan R
7:45 – 8:00 p.m. Brian H
Monday, October 18, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus & Study Guide-Week of October 18, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 18, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
* Students will be dismissed at noon on October 21st and 22nd due to Portfolio Conferences.
* Due to conferences and our half days our schedule will be different. See Thursday and
Friday’s information below.
*There will be a test on Chapter 9 on Wednesday, October 27. The study guide is on the back
of this syllabus.
Monday, October 18– Begin Section 2- Read and discuss p. 155-159
Homework: Use information on pp. 155-160 to define: megaron, tenants, Homer, Iliad, Odyssey, civil wars, pirate fleets, seafaring, and navigate – Due Wednesday
Tuesday, October 19- Read and discuss p. 159-160
Begin Section 2 Assessment p. 160 #2- 6.
Homework: Finish defining words listed under Monday’s homework. – Due Wednesday
Wednesday, October 20– Watch video : Ancient Aegean
3-2-1 Activity
Homework: None
Thursday, October 21– Portfolio Conferences Today. Students dismissed at noon.
Students will attend periods 1 – 4 only this morning.
Review Ancient Aegean Video
Begin Chapter 9 Study Guide.
Homework: None
Friday, October 22- Students dismissed at noon. There will be no Social Studies class. Students will attend periods 8, 5, 7, and 9.
Homework: None.
Chapter 9 Study Guide
1. What natural resources did the Minoan and Mycenaean have? How were they used to better their civilization?
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. What led to the decline of the Minoans? What led to the decline of the Mycenaeans?
9. What new things were learned about the early Greeks from the movie?
10. Study the Anticipation Guide.
11. Know the purposes of a legend.
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 October 18, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
* Students will be dismissed at noon on October 21st and 22nd due to Portfolio Conferences.
* Due to conferences and our half days our schedule will be different. See Thursday and
Friday’s information below.
*There will be a test on Chapter 9 on Wednesday, October 27. The study guide is on the back
of this syllabus.
Monday, October 18– Begin Section 2- Read and discuss p. 155-159
Homework: Use information on pp. 155-160 to define: megaron, tenants, Homer, Iliad, Odyssey, civil wars, pirate fleets, seafaring, and navigate – Due Wednesday
Tuesday, October 19- Read and discuss p. 159-160
Begin Section 2 Assessment p. 160 #2- 6.
Homework: Finish defining words listed under Monday’s homework. – Due Wednesday
Wednesday, October 20– Watch video : Ancient Aegean
3-2-1 Activity
Homework: None
Thursday, October 21– Portfolio Conferences Today. Students dismissed at noon.
Students will attend periods 1 – 4 only this morning.
Review Ancient Aegean Video
Begin Chapter 9 Study Guide.
Homework: None
Friday, October 22- Students dismissed at noon. There will be no Social Studies class. Students will attend periods 8, 5, 7, and 9.
Homework: None.
Chapter 9 Study Guide
1. What natural resources did the Minoan and Mycenaean have? How were they used to better their civilization?
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. What led to the decline of the Minoans? What led to the decline of the Mycenaeans?
9. What new things were learned about the early Greeks from the movie?
10. Study the Anticipation Guide.
11. Know the purposes of a legend.
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.
Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of October 18, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of October 18, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Don’t forget that your Vocabra List #4 TESTS are on Wednesday this week!
• Our second Reading Log is due on Thursday, 10/28. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Portfolio conferences are this week on Thursday 10/21. Conference schedules went home last week ago. It is also available on my blog. REMEMBER you need to arrive 10-15 minutes early to preview the portfolio.
• There will be a Chapter 27 Capitalization Grammar Test on Friday, October 29.
• Students who did not purchase pictures on Picture Day may still purchase them online. Go to mylifetouch.com and use Julian’s picture day ID: RN600479YO. Picture retakes will be on 11/11.
• When class work is not completed in class students may be expected to complete it at home. Students will be told to add these assignments to add their planner.
Monday, October 18-
Vocabra Word Story: Ice Cream
Greek Myth Guided Vocabulary Notes: Hera, Hephaestus, Aphrodite
Grammar Text: Page 607 to 608 (Exercise 6)
Revisit Goal Sheet-Complete another goal sheet – Due Wednesday
Homework: Read and Chart Hera
Finish Vocbra Word Story, if necessary
Tuesday, October 19-
Vocabra: Create Vocabra Word Drawing & Spelling (review) Races
Greek Myths: Review Hera
Read and Chart Hephaestus and Aphrodite
Greek Myth Guided Vocabulary Notes: Ares, Athena, and Poseidon
Homework: Finish Vocabra Word Drawing & Study for your Vocabra TESTS!
Finish Goal Sheet - Due Wednesday
Wednesday, October 20 –
Vocabra: List #4 Spelling and Usage Tests
Grammar Text: Pages 609 to 611 (Exercises 7 and 10)
Greek Myths: Read and Chart Ares
Homework: None
Thursday: October 21 (Conferences TODAY!) - Students Dismissed at Noon
No Reading/LA Today Students will attend Periods 1 – 4 today
Homework: Don’t forget that tomorrow is PJ Day and our Read-A-Thon! You need several books, a healthy snack, and you may bring in one comfy item (pillow, blanket, stuffed animal, etc)
Friday, October 22 – P.J. DAY - Students Dismissed at Noon
Students will attend periods 8th, 5th, 7th, & 9th (in this order) today
Read-A-Thon in all classes
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of October 18, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Don’t forget that your Vocabra List #4 TESTS are on Wednesday this week!
• Our second Reading Log is due on Thursday, 10/28. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Portfolio conferences are this week on Thursday 10/21. Conference schedules went home last week ago. It is also available on my blog. REMEMBER you need to arrive 10-15 minutes early to preview the portfolio.
• There will be a Chapter 27 Capitalization Grammar Test on Friday, October 29.
• Students who did not purchase pictures on Picture Day may still purchase them online. Go to mylifetouch.com and use Julian’s picture day ID: RN600479YO. Picture retakes will be on 11/11.
• When class work is not completed in class students may be expected to complete it at home. Students will be told to add these assignments to add their planner.
Monday, October 18-
Vocabra Word Story: Ice Cream
Greek Myth Guided Vocabulary Notes: Hera, Hephaestus, Aphrodite
Grammar Text: Page 607 to 608 (Exercise 6)
Revisit Goal Sheet-Complete another goal sheet – Due Wednesday
Homework: Read and Chart Hera
Finish Vocbra Word Story, if necessary
Tuesday, October 19-
Vocabra: Create Vocabra Word Drawing & Spelling (review) Races
Greek Myths: Review Hera
Read and Chart Hephaestus and Aphrodite
Greek Myth Guided Vocabulary Notes: Ares, Athena, and Poseidon
Homework: Finish Vocabra Word Drawing & Study for your Vocabra TESTS!
Finish Goal Sheet - Due Wednesday
Wednesday, October 20 –
Vocabra: List #4 Spelling and Usage Tests
Grammar Text: Pages 609 to 611 (Exercises 7 and 10)
Greek Myths: Read and Chart Ares
Homework: None
Thursday: October 21 (Conferences TODAY!) - Students Dismissed at Noon
No Reading/LA Today Students will attend Periods 1 – 4 today
Homework: Don’t forget that tomorrow is PJ Day and our Read-A-Thon! You need several books, a healthy snack, and you may bring in one comfy item (pillow, blanket, stuffed animal, etc)
Friday, October 22 – P.J. DAY - Students Dismissed at Noon
Students will attend periods 8th, 5th, 7th, & 9th (in this order) today
Read-A-Thon in all classes
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus-Week of October 11, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 11, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
* Students that did not pass the test were given the opportunity to do test corrections. They were due last
Friday, October 8.
*There will be a test on Ch 9 on Wednesday, October 27th
*All late work for Ch 1 is due by this Thursday, Oct. 14th
Monday, October 11- Columbus Day – No School
Tuesday, October 12 – Introduce Chapter 9- The Greeks
Read and discuss pp. 151-152
“Why Do We Trade” Activity
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
Wednesday, October 13 – Complete anticipation guide
Continue reading pp. 152-155
Homework: Finish defining words listed under Tuesday’s homework
Thursday, October 14 – Portfolio Stuffing Day
Small group work: Complete Section 1 Assessment questions on p.155 - # 2- 5
Homework: Complete Section 1 Assessment questions p. 155 #2-5 if necessary.
Friday, October 15 - Review Section 1 Assessment questions.
Teaching Transparency- Palace at Knossos
Homework: None
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 11, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
* Students that did not pass the test were given the opportunity to do test corrections. They were due last
Friday, October 8.
*There will be a test on Ch 9 on Wednesday, October 27th
*All late work for Ch 1 is due by this Thursday, Oct. 14th
Monday, October 11- Columbus Day – No School
Tuesday, October 12 – Introduce Chapter 9- The Greeks
Read and discuss pp. 151-152
“Why Do We Trade” Activity
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
Wednesday, October 13 – Complete anticipation guide
Continue reading pp. 152-155
Homework: Finish defining words listed under Tuesday’s homework
Thursday, October 14 – Portfolio Stuffing Day
Small group work: Complete Section 1 Assessment questions on p.155 - # 2- 5
Homework: Complete Section 1 Assessment questions p. 155 #2-5 if necessary.
Friday, October 15 - Review Section 1 Assessment questions.
Teaching Transparency- Palace at Knossos
Homework: None
Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of October 11, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of October 11, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Our second Reading Log is due on Thursday, 10/28. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Due to conferences next week, and the adjusted schedule, we will take our Vocabra List #4 Tests a few days earlier next week. Tests will be given on Wednesday 10/20, instead of on Friday, l0/22.
• Portfolio conferences will be Thursday 10/21. Conference schedules went home on Friday,
Oct 8th. It is also available on my blog
• If you have not scheduled a conference with me please complete the purple conference forms sent home on Friday.
• Students who did not purchase pictures on Picture Day may still purchase them online. Go to mylifetouch.com and use Julian’s picture day ID: RN600479YO. Retakes are scheduled for Nov 11th.
• When class work is not completed in class students may be expected to complete it at home. Students will be told to add these assignments to add their planner.
• My student teacher, Ms. Gran, will begin teaching Reading & L/Arts this week.
Monday, October 11 - NO SCHOOL: Columbus Day
Tuesday, October 12
Introduce Vocabra List #4
Greek Myths Pre-Assessment
Introduce Greek Myths and Elements Charts
Read Olden Times and Gaea (Chart Gaea Together- no chart required for Olden Times)
Homework: Newspaper Captions List #4
Wednesday, October 13
Greek Myth Guided Vocabulary Notes: Titans, Cronus, Zeus & His Family
Grammar Chapter 27 Diagnostic (Text Pages 601)
Vocabra Dialogue or Comic Strip - Topic is Buried Treasure: write a short 2 or 3 person dialogue using all the words on the Vocabra list or design a short comic strip using all the Vocabra words. Comic strip must have dialogue bubbles, completed neatly, and written clearly.
Homework: Finish Vocabra Dialogue or Comic Strip (see above instructions)
Thursday: October 14
Read and Correct Vocabra Conversations with Partners
Grammar Text: Pgs 602 to 604 (Exercise 2 and 3)
Read and Chart Titans and Cronus
Homework: None
Friday, October 15
Read and Chart Zeus & His Family (Highlight and Notes in Margins)
Grammar Text: Page 605 to 606 (Exercise 5)
Vocabra: Word Drawing
9th per. -Media Center Front Tables
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of October 11, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Our second Reading Log is due on Thursday, 10/28. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Due to conferences next week, and the adjusted schedule, we will take our Vocabra List #4 Tests a few days earlier next week. Tests will be given on Wednesday 10/20, instead of on Friday, l0/22.
• Portfolio conferences will be Thursday 10/21. Conference schedules went home on Friday,
Oct 8th. It is also available on my blog
• If you have not scheduled a conference with me please complete the purple conference forms sent home on Friday.
• Students who did not purchase pictures on Picture Day may still purchase them online. Go to mylifetouch.com and use Julian’s picture day ID: RN600479YO. Retakes are scheduled for Nov 11th.
• When class work is not completed in class students may be expected to complete it at home. Students will be told to add these assignments to add their planner.
• My student teacher, Ms. Gran, will begin teaching Reading & L/Arts this week.
Monday, October 11 - NO SCHOOL: Columbus Day
Tuesday, October 12
Introduce Vocabra List #4
Greek Myths Pre-Assessment
Introduce Greek Myths and Elements Charts
Read Olden Times and Gaea (Chart Gaea Together- no chart required for Olden Times)
Homework: Newspaper Captions List #4
Wednesday, October 13
Greek Myth Guided Vocabulary Notes: Titans, Cronus, Zeus & His Family
Grammar Chapter 27 Diagnostic (Text Pages 601)
Vocabra Dialogue or Comic Strip - Topic is Buried Treasure: write a short 2 or 3 person dialogue using all the words on the Vocabra list or design a short comic strip using all the Vocabra words. Comic strip must have dialogue bubbles, completed neatly, and written clearly.
Homework: Finish Vocabra Dialogue or Comic Strip (see above instructions)
Thursday: October 14
Read and Correct Vocabra Conversations with Partners
Grammar Text: Pgs 602 to 604 (Exercise 2 and 3)
Read and Chart Titans and Cronus
Homework: None
Friday, October 15
Read and Chart Zeus & His Family (Highlight and Notes in Margins)
Grammar Text: Page 605 to 606 (Exercise 5)
Vocabra: Word Drawing
9th per. -Media Center Front Tables
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Monday, October 4, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus-Week of September 27, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of September 27, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
* There will be a test on Chapter 1, Sections 1 -2 and Geography on Fri.,
October 1st.
*We will have a lunch study session on Thursday, Sept. 30.
Monday, September 27– View movie clips of : Dynamic Earth-Changes in Its
Surface and Earthquakes and Volcanoes.
Begin Cracked Earth handout
Homework - Define these terms: erosion, glaciers, river system, climate, Tropical Zone, Temperate Zone, and Polar Zone.
Tuesday, September 28 – Pangaea Activity
Read & discuss pp. 13-15
Homework: Answer Ch 1.2 Questions # 9-13 (on back of handout given last week)
Wednesday, September 29– Read and discuss pp. 15-18
Finish Ch 1.2 Questions # 14-17 (see back of
handout given last week)
Homework: Finish answering Ch 1.2 questions #14 - 17, if necessary
Thursday, September 30- Study session for test during lunch; ask for a pass .
Review for the test.
Name that Continent & Understanding & Latitude & Longitude handout
Homework: Finish above handouts, if necessary
Study for the test
Friday, October 1- Chapter 1, Sections 1 & 2 Test
Homework: None.
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of September 27, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
* There will be a test on Chapter 1, Sections 1 -2 and Geography on Fri.,
October 1st.
*We will have a lunch study session on Thursday, Sept. 30.
Monday, September 27– View movie clips of : Dynamic Earth-Changes in Its
Surface and Earthquakes and Volcanoes.
Begin Cracked Earth handout
Homework - Define these terms: erosion, glaciers, river system, climate, Tropical Zone, Temperate Zone, and Polar Zone.
Tuesday, September 28 – Pangaea Activity
Read & discuss pp. 13-15
Homework: Answer Ch 1.2 Questions # 9-13 (on back of handout given last week)
Wednesday, September 29– Read and discuss pp. 15-18
Finish Ch 1.2 Questions # 14-17 (see back of
handout given last week)
Homework: Finish answering Ch 1.2 questions #14 - 17, if necessary
Thursday, September 30- Study session for test during lunch; ask for a pass .
Review for the test.
Name that Continent & Understanding & Latitude & Longitude handout
Homework: Finish above handouts, if necessary
Study for the test
Friday, October 1- Chapter 1, Sections 1 & 2 Test
Homework: None.
Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of September 27, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of September 27, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students’2nd essay drafts will be returned on Wednesday, 9/29. The 3rd and FINAL draft of the essay will be due on Friday, 10/1.
• Don’t forget that our first Reading Log is due on Thursday, 9/30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read. Seedfolks can be included on the reading log and they do not have to complete a log for St
• Students will take a literature skill assessment on Wednesday, 9/29.
• Portfolio conferences are Oct. 21st. Please return the conference forms a.s.a.p.
• There will be a grammar test on Ch. 9 on Tuesday, October 5th.
• Students, who did not purchase pictures on Picture Day, may still be able to purchase them online. Go to mylifetouch.com and use Julian’s picture day ID: RN600479YO
Monday, September 27
Introduce Vocabra List # 3
Literature Book: Comparing Fiction and Nonfiction
Read “Why Monkeys Live in Trees” Story, pp. 74-77 & Complete Critical Thinking Questions p.77
Writing Packet
Grammar Lesson 9.6 (pg. 175)
Homework: Finish Critical Thinking Questions
Tuesday, September 28-
Lit Book: Review Plot Diagram information and Homework
Begin Reading “The Case of the Monkeys That Fell From the Trees” pp. 78-84
Grammar Lesson 9.7 (pp. 178-179)
Homework: Review for Plot Diagram Assessment – it is strongly recommended that you create a plot line of “Why Monkeys Live in Trees” pp. 74-77 (you may check out a book)
Complete (Lit Book) Vocabulary handout pp. 108-109
Wednesday, September 29 – 2nd Narrative Drafts Returned Today
Plot Diagram Assessment
Grammar Lesson 9.8 (pg 181)
Homework: Vocabra- Choose 6 words and write 3 or more sentences relating words to
short stories read in class. You must underline the words.
Reading Logs due Thursday. You MUST have parent signatures in order for
your log to be accepted.
Thursday: September 30 – Collect Reading Logs today
Media Center Front Tables – 8th period
Lit Book: Finish Reading “The Case of the Monkeys That Fell From the Trees” pp. 78-84
Homework: Finish Final Narrative Essays Drafts - due Friday
Friday, October 1- Collect Final Narrative Essays Drafts today
Compare and Contrast Fiction and Nonfiction Stories (read this wk)–handout pp.116-117
Vocabra: Select 2 new words. Draw the meaning of the words while using the word itself.
Homework: You may wish to study for next Tuesday’s grammar test. Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of September 27, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students’2nd essay drafts will be returned on Wednesday, 9/29. The 3rd and FINAL draft of the essay will be due on Friday, 10/1.
• Don’t forget that our first Reading Log is due on Thursday, 9/30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read. Seedfolks can be included on the reading log and they do not have to complete a log for St
• Students will take a literature skill assessment on Wednesday, 9/29.
• Portfolio conferences are Oct. 21st. Please return the conference forms a.s.a.p.
• There will be a grammar test on Ch. 9 on Tuesday, October 5th.
• Students, who did not purchase pictures on Picture Day, may still be able to purchase them online. Go to mylifetouch.com and use Julian’s picture day ID: RN600479YO
Monday, September 27
Introduce Vocabra List # 3
Literature Book: Comparing Fiction and Nonfiction
Read “Why Monkeys Live in Trees” Story, pp. 74-77 & Complete Critical Thinking Questions p.77
Writing Packet
Grammar Lesson 9.6 (pg. 175)
Homework: Finish Critical Thinking Questions
Tuesday, September 28-
Lit Book: Review Plot Diagram information and Homework
Begin Reading “The Case of the Monkeys That Fell From the Trees” pp. 78-84
Grammar Lesson 9.7 (pp. 178-179)
Homework: Review for Plot Diagram Assessment – it is strongly recommended that you create a plot line of “Why Monkeys Live in Trees” pp. 74-77 (you may check out a book)
Complete (Lit Book) Vocabulary handout pp. 108-109
Wednesday, September 29 – 2nd Narrative Drafts Returned Today
Plot Diagram Assessment
Grammar Lesson 9.8 (pg 181)
Homework: Vocabra- Choose 6 words and write 3 or more sentences relating words to
short stories read in class. You must underline the words.
Reading Logs due Thursday. You MUST have parent signatures in order for
your log to be accepted.
Thursday: September 30 – Collect Reading Logs today
Media Center Front Tables – 8th period
Lit Book: Finish Reading “The Case of the Monkeys That Fell From the Trees” pp. 78-84
Homework: Finish Final Narrative Essays Drafts - due Friday
Friday, October 1- Collect Final Narrative Essays Drafts today
Compare and Contrast Fiction and Nonfiction Stories (read this wk)–handout pp.116-117
Vocabra: Select 2 new words. Draw the meaning of the words while using the word itself.
Homework: You may wish to study for next Tuesday’s grammar test. Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Social Studies Syllabus-Week of October 4, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 4, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following Information:
* The Chapter 1 Sections 1 and 2 Test will be returned by Wednesday.
Monday, October 4– Read and discuss Section 3: Natural Resources p. 19-21
Define new terms in class: natural resources, minerals, renewable resources, and nonrenewable resources.
Start Power Notes
Homework: Finish Power Notes if necessary.
Tuesday, October 5 – Continue to discuss Natural Resources
Begin filling out graphic organizer.
Homework: Finish graphic organizer if necessary.
Wednesday, October 6– Read and discuss Section 4:Legends p. 22-24
Define new terms in class: legends, archaeologists, and anthropologists.
Homework: Section 4 Assessment p. 24 #4
Thursday, October 7- Read and discuss Section 5: Archaeology p. 25-30
Define new terms in class: artifacts, Rosetta Stone, decipher, excavate, date, and ages.
Homework: None.
Friday, October 8- Continue to discuss Archaeology
Hands- On Archaeology activity
Homework: None.
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 4, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following Information:
* The Chapter 1 Sections 1 and 2 Test will be returned by Wednesday.
Monday, October 4– Read and discuss Section 3: Natural Resources p. 19-21
Define new terms in class: natural resources, minerals, renewable resources, and nonrenewable resources.
Start Power Notes
Homework: Finish Power Notes if necessary.
Tuesday, October 5 – Continue to discuss Natural Resources
Begin filling out graphic organizer.
Homework: Finish graphic organizer if necessary.
Wednesday, October 6– Read and discuss Section 4:Legends p. 22-24
Define new terms in class: legends, archaeologists, and anthropologists.
Homework: Section 4 Assessment p. 24 #4
Thursday, October 7- Read and discuss Section 5: Archaeology p. 25-30
Define new terms in class: artifacts, Rosetta Stone, decipher, excavate, date, and ages.
Homework: None.
Friday, October 8- Continue to discuss Archaeology
Hands- On Archaeology activity
Homework: None.
Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of October 4, 2010
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of October 4, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Our next Reading Log will be due on Thursday,10/28. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Portfolio conferences are Oct. 21st. Please return the conference forms a.s.a.p.
• Conference Forms will be sent home this week.
• Students, who did not purchase pictures on Picture Day, may still be able to purchase them online. Go to mylifetouch.com and use Julian’s picture day ID: RN600479YO
• Picture re-takes will be Thursday, November 11th.
Monday, October 4-
Lit Book Skill: Fact and Opinion
Vocabulary Warm-Up handout p. 173-174
Read and discuss “Names/Nombres” Story, pp. 114-120
Grammar Test Review
Homework: Study for grammar test
Tuesday, October 5-
Grammar test
Lit Book: Complete “Writing About Big Question & Lit Analysis: Tone” handouts pp. 177 & 179
Homework: Complete (Lit Book) Fact and Opinion handout p. 178
Wednesday, October 6 -
Lit Book Skill: Symbolism
Vocabulary Warm-Up handout pp. 212-213
Read and discuss “The Sounds of Summer Running” pp. 142-148
Complete Identifying Symbolism-handout
Vocabra: Spelling Races
Homework: None
Thursday: October 7–
Lit Book: Read and discuss “Eleven” pp. 149-152
Complete all questions in the Critical Thinking Box- bottom p. 152
Vocabra: Quickie Skits
Homework: Study for Vocabra spelling and fill-in-the- blank tests
Friday, October 8-
Vocabra Spelling and Fill-in-the-Blank Tests
Writing Packet
Silent Reading
Homework: None! Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Week of October 4, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Our next Reading Log will be due on Thursday,10/28. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Portfolio conferences are Oct. 21st. Please return the conference forms a.s.a.p.
• Conference Forms will be sent home this week.
• Students, who did not purchase pictures on Picture Day, may still be able to purchase them online. Go to mylifetouch.com and use Julian’s picture day ID: RN600479YO
• Picture re-takes will be Thursday, November 11th.
Monday, October 4-
Lit Book Skill: Fact and Opinion
Vocabulary Warm-Up handout p. 173-174
Read and discuss “Names/Nombres” Story, pp. 114-120
Grammar Test Review
Homework: Study for grammar test
Tuesday, October 5-
Grammar test
Lit Book: Complete “Writing About Big Question & Lit Analysis: Tone” handouts pp. 177 & 179
Homework: Complete (Lit Book) Fact and Opinion handout p. 178
Wednesday, October 6 -
Lit Book Skill: Symbolism
Vocabulary Warm-Up handout pp. 212-213
Read and discuss “The Sounds of Summer Running” pp. 142-148
Complete Identifying Symbolism-handout
Vocabra: Spelling Races
Homework: None
Thursday: October 7–
Lit Book: Read and discuss “Eleven” pp. 149-152
Complete all questions in the Critical Thinking Box- bottom p. 152
Vocabra: Quickie Skits
Homework: Study for Vocabra spelling and fill-in-the- blank tests
Friday, October 8-
Vocabra Spelling and Fill-in-the-Blank Tests
Writing Packet
Silent Reading
Homework: None! Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Social Studies Ch. 1.2 Questions and Study Guide
Chapter 1.2 Questions
Complete each question in the space provided.
Be sure to keep this paper to use as a study guide for your test.
1. 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-
2. What is the connection between tectonic plates and continental drift?
3. What evidence led scientists to believe Pangaea could be a valid theory?
4. How were the Himalayas formed?
5. What is a common cause of earthquakes?
6. What happens in the mantle that can cause volcanoes?
7. Why do geographers think California will be separated from the U.S. thousands of years from now?
8. Give one example how wind erosion has helped people.
9. Give one example how wind erosion has not helped people.
10. How have glaciers affect humans in the past?
11. How have glaciers affected physical geography of the earth in the past?
12. Why did early civilizations prefer to settle near waterways?
13. Explain the difference between climate and weather?
14. Tell three things that determine (or shape) our climate? Be sure to explain how each of these things affects our climate.
A.
B.
C.
15. How can a place’s latitude help you predict temperatures in that region?
16. How do mountains affect precipitation?
17. All the continents are separated except for two. Name these 2 continents. What landform separates them?
Complete each question in the space provided.
Be sure to keep this paper to use as a study guide for your test.
1. 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-
2. What is the connection between tectonic plates and continental drift?
3. What evidence led scientists to believe Pangaea could be a valid theory?
4. How were the Himalayas formed?
5. What is a common cause of earthquakes?
6. What happens in the mantle that can cause volcanoes?
7. Why do geographers think California will be separated from the U.S. thousands of years from now?
8. Give one example how wind erosion has helped people.
9. Give one example how wind erosion has not helped people.
10. How have glaciers affect humans in the past?
11. How have glaciers affected physical geography of the earth in the past?
12. Why did early civilizations prefer to settle near waterways?
13. Explain the difference between climate and weather?
14. Tell three things that determine (or shape) our climate? Be sure to explain how each of these things affects our climate.
A.
B.
C.
15. How can a place’s latitude help you predict temperatures in that region?
16. How do mountains affect precipitation?
17. All the continents are separated except for two. Name these 2 continents. What landform separates them?
Monday, September 20, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus-Week of September 20, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of September 20, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com (updated 9/20 at 5:10 p.m.)
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please Read the Following Information:
* Students who did well on the geography pre-assessment will begin completing a differentiation assignment this week. Please see below
* Picture Day is Thursday therefore students will be pulled out of morning classes to take pictures.
*The last day to turn in late work for the Parts of the Book assignments will be Wednesday, Sept. 22nd. Students must have a parent signature in order for me to accept the late work.
*We will have test on Ch. 1, Sections 1 and 2 on Friday, October 1st.
Monday, September 20– Finish presenting Elements of Geo research
Complete a graphic organizer.
Begin locating A – Z Coordinates using a given World Map or
Differentiation Group: “How Well Do You Know World Geography” research handout.
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 21 – Begin copying definitions for new geography terms in spiral: latitude,
longitude, map key, hemisphere, scale, inset map, compass rose, borders, prime meridian, and
equator.
Continue A – Z Coordinates World Map activity or
Differentiation Group: “How Well do you Know World Geography” research handout.
Homework: Finish A-Z Coordinates or “How well do you know world geography” handout
Wednesday, September 22– Review homework
Read & discuss p. 10-12
Homework: Define core, mantle, crust, tectonic plates, continental drift, volcanoes, and
earthquakes.
Thursday, September 23- Picture Day
Begin Ch. 1.2 question handout
Homework: Finish Ch. 1.2 question handout
Friday, September 24- Review homework and begin reading pp.12-13
Homework: None
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of September 20, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com (updated 9/20 at 5:10 p.m.)
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please Read the Following Information:
* Students who did well on the geography pre-assessment will begin completing a differentiation assignment this week. Please see below
* Picture Day is Thursday therefore students will be pulled out of morning classes to take pictures.
*The last day to turn in late work for the Parts of the Book assignments will be Wednesday, Sept. 22nd. Students must have a parent signature in order for me to accept the late work.
*We will have test on Ch. 1, Sections 1 and 2 on Friday, October 1st.
Monday, September 20– Finish presenting Elements of Geo research
Complete a graphic organizer.
Begin locating A – Z Coordinates using a given World Map or
Differentiation Group: “How Well Do You Know World Geography” research handout.
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 21 – Begin copying definitions for new geography terms in spiral: latitude,
longitude, map key, hemisphere, scale, inset map, compass rose, borders, prime meridian, and
equator.
Continue A – Z Coordinates World Map activity or
Differentiation Group: “How Well do you Know World Geography” research handout.
Homework: Finish A-Z Coordinates or “How well do you know world geography” handout
Wednesday, September 22– Review homework
Read & discuss p. 10-12
Homework: Define core, mantle, crust, tectonic plates, continental drift, volcanoes, and
earthquakes.
Thursday, September 23- Picture Day
Begin Ch. 1.2 question handout
Homework: Finish Ch. 1.2 question handout
Friday, September 24- Review homework and begin reading pp.12-13
Homework: None
Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of September 20, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of September 20, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Last week, students received requirements and a rubric regarding writing a narrative essay. The 1st typed draft is due Tues. 9/21. Students will do peer edits and prepare a 2nd draft to be turned in on Thurs. 9/23. Mrs. Alexander will edit the 2nd drafts then the 3rd and FINAL draft of the essay will be due on Friday 10/1.
• We are beginning a short story unit working on a variety of literary skills involving fiction and nonfiction stories.
• Our first reading log is due on Thursday, September 30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read. Seedfolks can be included on the reading log and they do not have to complete a log for Seedfolks.
• Mark your calendars! Picture Day is Thursday, September 23.
• Parents that did not attend Curriculum Night will receive a conference form that will be given to each child. Please ask him/her for the conference form and please return it a.s.a.p.
• There will be a grammar test on Ch. 9 on Tuesday, October 5th.
Monday, September 20
Literature Book: Fiction vs. Non Fiction
Begin Reading “Greyling” Story, pp. 9-15
Grammar Lesson 9.3 (pp. 166 – 167)
Trick #6
Homework: Trick #7
Finish 1st TYPED narrative essay – due Tuesday
Tuesday, September 21- 1st TYPED Narrative Essay - due today
Lit Book: Define grief, sheared, selchie, slough, and wallowed (see pp. 9-15)
Finish Reading “Greyling” Story, pp. 9-15
Narrative Essay Peer Edits
Face Trick #8
Homework: Write Vocabra Word story: The topic is Water
Finish Face Trick #8 and edit your narrative essay
Grammar Lessons 9.1-9.3 pp. 160-167 will be checked in on Wednesday
Wednesday, September 22
Lit Book: “Greyling” story- Plot Diagram and Read p.16
Grammar Lesson 9.4 (pg 169-170) & Lesson 9.5 (pg 172)
Homework: Vocabra newspaper caption
Finish 2nd TYPED narrative draft – due Thursday
Thursday: September 23 - 2nd TYPED Narrative Draft – due today
Non-Fiction Notes
Lit Book: Read Jane Yolen’s speech, “My Heart is in the Highland” pp. 17-18
“Learning about Non-Fiction” – worksheet
Grammar Lesson 9.6 (pg 175)
Vocabra Review - Spelling Race
Homework: Study for Vocabra tests
Finish Grammar Lesson 9.6, if necessary
Friday, September 24
Vocabra Spelling and Fill-in-the blank tests
Lit Book: Critical Thinking Questions p. 19
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!! If you did not complete grammar Lessons 9.4 & 9.5, (pp. 169-172) you must complete them by Monday.
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of September 20, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Last week, students received requirements and a rubric regarding writing a narrative essay. The 1st typed draft is due Tues. 9/21. Students will do peer edits and prepare a 2nd draft to be turned in on Thurs. 9/23. Mrs. Alexander will edit the 2nd drafts then the 3rd and FINAL draft of the essay will be due on Friday 10/1.
• We are beginning a short story unit working on a variety of literary skills involving fiction and nonfiction stories.
• Our first reading log is due on Thursday, September 30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read. Seedfolks can be included on the reading log and they do not have to complete a log for Seedfolks.
• Mark your calendars! Picture Day is Thursday, September 23.
• Parents that did not attend Curriculum Night will receive a conference form that will be given to each child. Please ask him/her for the conference form and please return it a.s.a.p.
• There will be a grammar test on Ch. 9 on Tuesday, October 5th.
Monday, September 20
Literature Book: Fiction vs. Non Fiction
Begin Reading “Greyling” Story, pp. 9-15
Grammar Lesson 9.3 (pp. 166 – 167)
Trick #6
Homework: Trick #7
Finish 1st TYPED narrative essay – due Tuesday
Tuesday, September 21- 1st TYPED Narrative Essay - due today
Lit Book: Define grief, sheared, selchie, slough, and wallowed (see pp. 9-15)
Finish Reading “Greyling” Story, pp. 9-15
Narrative Essay Peer Edits
Face Trick #8
Homework: Write Vocabra Word story: The topic is Water
Finish Face Trick #8 and edit your narrative essay
Grammar Lessons 9.1-9.3 pp. 160-167 will be checked in on Wednesday
Wednesday, September 22
Lit Book: “Greyling” story- Plot Diagram and Read p.16
Grammar Lesson 9.4 (pg 169-170) & Lesson 9.5 (pg 172)
Homework: Vocabra newspaper caption
Finish 2nd TYPED narrative draft – due Thursday
Thursday: September 23 - 2nd TYPED Narrative Draft – due today
Non-Fiction Notes
Lit Book: Read Jane Yolen’s speech, “My Heart is in the Highland” pp. 17-18
“Learning about Non-Fiction” – worksheet
Grammar Lesson 9.6 (pg 175)
Vocabra Review - Spelling Race
Homework: Study for Vocabra tests
Finish Grammar Lesson 9.6, if necessary
Friday, September 24
Vocabra Spelling and Fill-in-the blank tests
Lit Book: Critical Thinking Questions p. 19
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!! If you did not complete grammar Lessons 9.4 & 9.5, (pp. 169-172) you must complete them by Monday.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus-Week of September 13, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of September 13, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please Read the following Information:
*Students will participate in MAP Testing on Wednesday and Thursday during 1st and 2nd periods. We will not have Social Studies on Wednesday.
*On Thursday, 1st period Social Studies class will begin during 3rd period time, 2nd period Social Studies during 8th period and 3rd period during 9th period.
*Using the Multicultural Resource Center, we will begin an in-class mini project regarding the Elements of Geography. Students will research an assigned country and complete a given handout. The plan is for all work to be completed by Thursday. Anything not completed will become homework.
Monday, September 13– Review Elements of Geography
Continue Section 1 Assessment p.9 #3-5.
Introduce Elements of Geography in-class project handout.
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 14 – Assign culture groups.
MCRC to work with artifacts and work on handout.
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 15– MAP testing. No Social Studies class.
Homework: None
Thursday, September 16- MCRC – complete handout and illustrate artifact.
Homework: Read p. 9. Use glossary to define landforms, elevation and relief. Answer the following questions in your spiral:
1. What are the four main kinds of landforms?
2. How do geographers use elevation and relief to describe landforms?
Finish Elements of Geography project, if necessary- due Friday
Friday, September 17- Review homework.
Complete a graphic organizer.
Geography review and assign geography differentiation group.
Homework: None
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of September 13, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please Read the following Information:
*Students will participate in MAP Testing on Wednesday and Thursday during 1st and 2nd periods. We will not have Social Studies on Wednesday.
*On Thursday, 1st period Social Studies class will begin during 3rd period time, 2nd period Social Studies during 8th period and 3rd period during 9th period.
*Using the Multicultural Resource Center, we will begin an in-class mini project regarding the Elements of Geography. Students will research an assigned country and complete a given handout. The plan is for all work to be completed by Thursday. Anything not completed will become homework.
Monday, September 13– Review Elements of Geography
Continue Section 1 Assessment p.9 #3-5.
Introduce Elements of Geography in-class project handout.
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 14 – Assign culture groups.
MCRC to work with artifacts and work on handout.
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 15– MAP testing. No Social Studies class.
Homework: None
Thursday, September 16- MCRC – complete handout and illustrate artifact.
Homework: Read p. 9. Use glossary to define landforms, elevation and relief. Answer the following questions in your spiral:
1. What are the four main kinds of landforms?
2. How do geographers use elevation and relief to describe landforms?
Finish Elements of Geography project, if necessary- due Friday
Friday, September 17- Review homework.
Complete a graphic organizer.
Geography review and assign geography differentiation group.
Homework: None
Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of September 13, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of September 13, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• The Seedfolks Comprehension Test is on Wednesday, September 15. You should study your Chart.
• This week students will begin writing a Narrative Essay that is related to Seedfolks. Students will receive requirements and a rubric this week, outlining the entire assignment. The 1st typed draft is due Tues. 9/21; students will do peer edits then prepare a 2nd draft to turn in on Thurs. 9/23. Ms. Alexander will edit the essays. Then the 3rd and FINAL draft of the essay will be due on Friday 10/1.
• We are beginning Grammar Chapter 9 today which focuses of punctuation. Students will take a Pre-Test this week and students who show mastery will be offered differentiated activities and assignments.
• Don’t Forget! The first reading log is due on Thursday, September 30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is this Wednesday, September 15, at 6:30 P.M. and Picture Day is Thursday, September 23.
Monday, September 13
Introduce Vocabra List #2
Grammar Chapter 9 Pre-Test
Seedfolks: Read and Chart Florence & Review Chart
Trick #3
Homework: You need to write one sentence for each of the 12 Vocabra Words (These should be 12 separate sentences not a story).
Tuesday, September 14
Grammar Lesson 9.1 (PP pg 160-161)
Seedfolks: Character Matching Sheet
Face Trick #4
Vocabra Word Drawing
Homework: STUDY for your Seedfolks Comprehension Test tomorrow. Finish Word Drawing. Be sure to have your pleasure book in school with you the next two days for MAP testing. Remind parents to attend Curriculum Night tomorrow at 6:30.
Wednesday, September 15 (CURRICULUM NIGHT TONIGHT @ 6:30)
3 Periods of Reading/LA Today (3, 8, and 9)
Grammar Lesson 9.2 (PP pg 164-165)
Introduce Seedfolks Narrative Essay
Seedfolks Comprehension Test
Narrative Essay Pre-Writing
Homework: Face Trick #5
Thursday: September 16
No Reading/LA due to MAP Testing
Homework: Work on your Narrative Essay
Friday, September 17
Grammar Lesson 9.3 (PP pg 166-167)
Word Story: Topic is Water
Lit Concept Notes
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of September 13, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• The Seedfolks Comprehension Test is on Wednesday, September 15. You should study your Chart.
• This week students will begin writing a Narrative Essay that is related to Seedfolks. Students will receive requirements and a rubric this week, outlining the entire assignment. The 1st typed draft is due Tues. 9/21; students will do peer edits then prepare a 2nd draft to turn in on Thurs. 9/23. Ms. Alexander will edit the essays. Then the 3rd and FINAL draft of the essay will be due on Friday 10/1.
• We are beginning Grammar Chapter 9 today which focuses of punctuation. Students will take a Pre-Test this week and students who show mastery will be offered differentiated activities and assignments.
• Don’t Forget! The first reading log is due on Thursday, September 30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is this Wednesday, September 15, at 6:30 P.M. and Picture Day is Thursday, September 23.
Monday, September 13
Introduce Vocabra List #2
Grammar Chapter 9 Pre-Test
Seedfolks: Read and Chart Florence & Review Chart
Trick #3
Homework: You need to write one sentence for each of the 12 Vocabra Words (These should be 12 separate sentences not a story).
Tuesday, September 14
Grammar Lesson 9.1 (PP pg 160-161)
Seedfolks: Character Matching Sheet
Face Trick #4
Vocabra Word Drawing
Homework: STUDY for your Seedfolks Comprehension Test tomorrow. Finish Word Drawing. Be sure to have your pleasure book in school with you the next two days for MAP testing. Remind parents to attend Curriculum Night tomorrow at 6:30.
Wednesday, September 15 (CURRICULUM NIGHT TONIGHT @ 6:30)
3 Periods of Reading/LA Today (3, 8, and 9)
Grammar Lesson 9.2 (PP pg 164-165)
Introduce Seedfolks Narrative Essay
Seedfolks Comprehension Test
Narrative Essay Pre-Writing
Homework: Face Trick #5
Thursday: September 16
No Reading/LA due to MAP Testing
Homework: Work on your Narrative Essay
Friday, September 17
Grammar Lesson 9.3 (PP pg 166-167)
Word Story: Topic is Water
Lit Concept Notes
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus-Week of September 6, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of September 6, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please Read the following Information:
*The Parts of the Book quiz will be returned by Thursday. Please ask your parent to sign the test and I will return it back to you.
*Students will take geography pre-assessment this week.
*Based on the geography pre-assessment, students will be offered a differentiation activity.
*Under my supervision, my student teacher, Ms. Gran, will begin teaching all my Social Studies
classes.
Monday, September 6 – No School- Labor Day
Tuesday, September 7– Discuss “Be an Active Reader” – Social Studies Reading
Strategies
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 8 – Begin Chapter One- Section 1, Elements of Geography
Take Geography pre-assessment.
Read and discuss pp.4-7
Homework: Copy the following terms: geography, absolute location, relative location, place,
region, ecosystems, adapt, modify, and environment – complete the definitions for
homework - Due Friday
Thursday, September 9– Continue Section 1 - Read and discuss pp. 7-8
Homework: Finish vocabulary definitions – due Friday
Friday, September 10 – Answer Section 1 Assessment p. 9 #3-5
Introduce Culture Grams
Homework: None.
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of September 6, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please Read the following Information:
*The Parts of the Book quiz will be returned by Thursday. Please ask your parent to sign the test and I will return it back to you.
*Students will take geography pre-assessment this week.
*Based on the geography pre-assessment, students will be offered a differentiation activity.
*Under my supervision, my student teacher, Ms. Gran, will begin teaching all my Social Studies
classes.
Monday, September 6 – No School- Labor Day
Tuesday, September 7– Discuss “Be an Active Reader” – Social Studies Reading
Strategies
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 8 – Begin Chapter One- Section 1, Elements of Geography
Take Geography pre-assessment.
Read and discuss pp.4-7
Homework: Copy the following terms: geography, absolute location, relative location, place,
region, ecosystems, adapt, modify, and environment – complete the definitions for
homework - Due Friday
Thursday, September 9– Continue Section 1 - Read and discuss pp. 7-8
Homework: Finish vocabulary definitions – due Friday
Friday, September 10 – Answer Section 1 Assessment p. 9 #3-5
Introduce Culture Grams
Homework: None.
Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of September 6, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of September 6, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• The typed final draft of Vital Statistics is due Wednesday, September 8.
• The first reading log is due on Thursday, September 30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Team 6-3 Homework Club will begin THIS week!!! It is held from 3:30 to 4:30 (Monday’s with Ms. Alexander, Tuesday’s with Ms. Priebe, Wednesday’s with Ms. Koplin, and Thursday’s with Mr. Morrell).
• Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is Wednesday, September 15, at 6:30 P.M. and Picture Day is Thursday, September 23 (information will be sent home soon).
Monday, September 6 - No School: Labor Day
Tuesday, September 7
Face Trick #1
9th Period: Media Center – Orientation/Scavenger Hunt
Homework: Read and chart Sae Young story.
The FINAL draft of your Vital Statistics is due tomorrow- be sure to
make all suggested corrections and print out a clean copy!
Wednesday, September 8
Face Trick #2
Begin Goal Setting
Read and Chart Curtis & Nora story
Homework: Vocabra Newspaper Captions.
Thursday: September 9
Team Building Activity
Vocabra Review - Spelling Race
Finish Goal Setting, if necessary
Homework: Read and chart Maricela story.
Get your goal setting sheet signed by your parents- Due Friday
Study for your first Vocabra spelling AND fill-in the-blank Vocabra test!
Friday, September 10
List #1 - Vocabra Spelling and Vocabra Fill-in-the-Blank Tests
Make The Team 6-3 Garden
Read and Chart Amir and Florence
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of September 6, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• The typed final draft of Vital Statistics is due Wednesday, September 8.
• The first reading log is due on Thursday, September 30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Team 6-3 Homework Club will begin THIS week!!! It is held from 3:30 to 4:30 (Monday’s with Ms. Alexander, Tuesday’s with Ms. Priebe, Wednesday’s with Ms. Koplin, and Thursday’s with Mr. Morrell).
• Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is Wednesday, September 15, at 6:30 P.M. and Picture Day is Thursday, September 23 (information will be sent home soon).
Monday, September 6 - No School: Labor Day
Tuesday, September 7
Face Trick #1
9th Period: Media Center – Orientation/Scavenger Hunt
Homework: Read and chart Sae Young story.
The FINAL draft of your Vital Statistics is due tomorrow- be sure to
make all suggested corrections and print out a clean copy!
Wednesday, September 8
Face Trick #2
Begin Goal Setting
Read and Chart Curtis & Nora story
Homework: Vocabra Newspaper Captions.
Thursday: September 9
Team Building Activity
Vocabra Review - Spelling Race
Finish Goal Setting, if necessary
Homework: Read and chart Maricela story.
Get your goal setting sheet signed by your parents- Due Friday
Study for your first Vocabra spelling AND fill-in the-blank Vocabra test!
Friday, September 10
List #1 - Vocabra Spelling and Vocabra Fill-in-the-Blank Tests
Make The Team 6-3 Garden
Read and Chart Amir and Florence
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus-Week of Aug. 30, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of August 30 - September 3, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important!! Please read the following information:
*Your child will receive a syllabus at the beginning of each week. If the syllabus is lost students may go to my blog to print another copy of it. See the blog website information at the top of this syllabus.
*This will be the first full week of classes so each child must have a folder and spiral. Ideally it should be the same color. Matching materials help students to stay organized.
*Students should know the following parts of our textbook, and what material can be found 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 Units.
*My students will take a short quiz on these parts of the book this Friday, September 3rd. If a student plans to be out of town on Friday, be sure to let me know. The test can be taken on Thursday or when he/she returns to school on Tuesday.
*A study guide can be found on the back of this syllabus.
*If your child did not turn in the letter regarding swapping a textbook for a CD please do so on Monday.
Monday, August 30– Complete Information Card
Begin copying Parts of Book Vocabulary Terms
Complete Parts of Book- Pre-Assessment
Hand out textbooks
Homework: Finish Parts of Book Pre-Assessment, if necessary
Tuesday, August 31– Continue copying vocabulary terms
Review Parts of Book- Pre-Assessment
Think-Pair-Share activity
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 1– Complete TS 175 &176 Worksheet
Begin Scavenger Hunt worksheet
Homework: Finish Scavenger Hunt worksheet, if necessary
Thursday, September 2- Review Scavenger Hunt worksheet
Begin Study Guide
Reminder: We will have a lunch time review session for Friday’s quiz. See Ms. A for a pass
Homework: Finish Study Guide and STUDY FOR QUIZ
Friday, September 3- Take Parts of the Book quiz & complete ancient contributions handout
Homework: None!! Have a great 3-day holiday weekend!
Study Guide For Parts of the Book Test-Complete by Friday
1. Using the Contents page:
a. How many units are on p. iii
b. How many chapters are listed only on p. iv
c. In what chapter would you probably find information about King Tut?
2. In what part of your textbook, is the best place to look up information
about glaciers?
3. Define caliph here:
4. What is the Spanish word for civil wars?
5. In the Primary Sources section, when was Nelson Mandela freed from
prison?
6. On the Reference Atlas page draw the symbol that indicates the
national capital here:
7. On the World Political map, what does this abbreviation
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of August 30 - September 3, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important!! Please read the following information:
*Your child will receive a syllabus at the beginning of each week. If the syllabus is lost students may go to my blog to print another copy of it. See the blog website information at the top of this syllabus.
*This will be the first full week of classes so each child must have a folder and spiral. Ideally it should be the same color. Matching materials help students to stay organized.
*Students should know the following parts of our textbook, and what material can be found 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 Units.
*My students will take a short quiz on these parts of the book this Friday, September 3rd. If a student plans to be out of town on Friday, be sure to let me know. The test can be taken on Thursday or when he/she returns to school on Tuesday.
*A study guide can be found on the back of this syllabus.
*If your child did not turn in the letter regarding swapping a textbook for a CD please do so on Monday.
Monday, August 30– Complete Information Card
Begin copying Parts of Book Vocabulary Terms
Complete Parts of Book- Pre-Assessment
Hand out textbooks
Homework: Finish Parts of Book Pre-Assessment, if necessary
Tuesday, August 31– Continue copying vocabulary terms
Review Parts of Book- Pre-Assessment
Think-Pair-Share activity
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 1– Complete TS 175 &176 Worksheet
Begin Scavenger Hunt worksheet
Homework: Finish Scavenger Hunt worksheet, if necessary
Thursday, September 2- Review Scavenger Hunt worksheet
Begin Study Guide
Reminder: We will have a lunch time review session for Friday’s quiz. See Ms. A for a pass
Homework: Finish Study Guide and STUDY FOR QUIZ
Friday, September 3- Take Parts of the Book quiz & complete ancient contributions handout
Homework: None!! Have a great 3-day holiday weekend!
Study Guide For Parts of the Book Test-Complete by Friday
1. Using the Contents page:
a. How many units are on p. iii
b. How many chapters are listed only on p. iv
c. In what chapter would you probably find information about King Tut?
2. In what part of your textbook, is the best place to look up information
about glaciers?
3. Define caliph here:
4. What is the Spanish word for civil wars?
5. In the Primary Sources section, when was Nelson Mandela freed from
prison?
6. On the Reference Atlas page draw the symbol that indicates the
national capital here:
7. On the World Political map, what does this abbreviation
Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of August 30, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of August 30, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
•The typed draft of Vital Statistics must be in proper format and is due on Tuesday, August 31. The typed final copy will be due Wednesday, September 8.
•Students received their first Reading Logs today; it is due on Thursday, September 30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
•Team 6-3 Homework Club will begin NEXT week. Homework club is held from 3:30 to 4:30 (Monday’s with Ms. Alexander, Tuesday’s with Ms. Priebe, Wednesday’s with Ms. Koplin, and Thursday’s with Mr. Morrell).
•Every two weeks students will receive a new list of Vocabra-Words; these will be their spelling and vocabulary words. The students will be tested on these words every two weeks.
•Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night has been changed to Wednesday, September 15, at 6:30 P.M. and Picture Day is Thursday, September 23 (information will be sent home soon).
Monday, August 30
Finish Pre-Reading items in blue Seedfolks Packet
Read and Chart Kim
Introduce Reading Logs (Ran out of time. Will introduce it on Tues)
Vocabra: Introduce Spelling and Vocabulary Words
Review the Typed Format for Vital Statistics
Homework: Finish your typed draft of Vital Statistics- it is due Tuesday.
GET THIS SYLLABUS SIGNED - also due Tuesday!
Read Pleasure book- be sure to keep up with your reading log.
Tuesday, August 31
Collect Typed Copy of Vital Statistics
Introduce Reading Logs
Read and Chart Ana & Wendell
Media Center Front Tables: 9th Period
Homework: Draw your assigned vocabulary word without using the actual word in your
drawing. On the back you should write a good sentence for the word.
Make sure you have your Ziploc bag in class tomorrow because Seedfolks
books will be assigned.
Wednesday, September 1
Read and Chart Gonzalo
Share Vocabra-Word Drawings
Media Center Computers: 9th Period (Log-in & passwords and type Vital Statistics, if possible)
Homework: Read and Chart Leona
Thursday: September 2
Period Small Group Work with Leona
Work on Seedfolks Vocabulary Chart
Vocabra Word Story: Topic is Video Games
Homework: Finish Vocabra Word Story (Remember you must use all 12 words correctly)
Friday, September 3
Return Edited Vital Statistics
Read and Chart Sam & Virgil
Work on Seedfolks Vocabulary Chart
SELL IT (Vocabra)
Homework: None!! Enjoy your three-day weekend!
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of August 30, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
•The typed draft of Vital Statistics must be in proper format and is due on Tuesday, August 31. The typed final copy will be due Wednesday, September 8.
•Students received their first Reading Logs today; it is due on Thursday, September 30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
•Team 6-3 Homework Club will begin NEXT week. Homework club is held from 3:30 to 4:30 (Monday’s with Ms. Alexander, Tuesday’s with Ms. Priebe, Wednesday’s with Ms. Koplin, and Thursday’s with Mr. Morrell).
•Every two weeks students will receive a new list of Vocabra-Words; these will be their spelling and vocabulary words. The students will be tested on these words every two weeks.
•Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night has been changed to Wednesday, September 15, at 6:30 P.M. and Picture Day is Thursday, September 23 (information will be sent home soon).
Monday, August 30
Finish Pre-Reading items in blue Seedfolks Packet
Read and Chart Kim
Introduce Reading Logs (Ran out of time. Will introduce it on Tues)
Vocabra: Introduce Spelling and Vocabulary Words
Review the Typed Format for Vital Statistics
Homework: Finish your typed draft of Vital Statistics- it is due Tuesday.
GET THIS SYLLABUS SIGNED - also due Tuesday!
Read Pleasure book- be sure to keep up with your reading log.
Tuesday, August 31
Collect Typed Copy of Vital Statistics
Introduce Reading Logs
Read and Chart Ana & Wendell
Media Center Front Tables: 9th Period
Homework: Draw your assigned vocabulary word without using the actual word in your
drawing. On the back you should write a good sentence for the word.
Make sure you have your Ziploc bag in class tomorrow because Seedfolks
books will be assigned.
Wednesday, September 1
Read and Chart Gonzalo
Share Vocabra-Word Drawings
Media Center Computers: 9th Period (Log-in & passwords and type Vital Statistics, if possible)
Homework: Read and Chart Leona
Thursday: September 2
Period Small Group Work with Leona
Work on Seedfolks Vocabulary Chart
Vocabra Word Story: Topic is Video Games
Homework: Finish Vocabra Word Story (Remember you must use all 12 words correctly)
Friday, September 3
Return Edited Vital Statistics
Read and Chart Sam & Virgil
Work on Seedfolks Vocabulary Chart
SELL IT (Vocabra)
Homework: None!! Enjoy your three-day weekend!
Monday, May 17, 2010
social Studies Syllabus- Week of May 17, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of May 17, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
• Our Judaism test will be on Tuesday. A study guide was given last week. Students should also study the questions, Jewish holidays and rituals, and their learning log notes. There will not be time to do a make-up for the Judaism test therefore students must do their best on this test.
• Students who earned a D or U on the Islam test may make test corrections on Thursday, May 20 during their lunch period. Students wishing to make the test corrections must get a parent signature on their test. The highest grade you may earn is a C- or 70%.
• Return Human Heritage textbook or CD on Friday
Monday, May 17, 2010 –
Review for test
Introduce ancient Egypt, time permitting
Homework: Study for test. Be sure to study the questions, Jewish holidays and rituals, and your learning log notes
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 –
Take Ch 6 Judaism test
Read pp82-83 in blue To See a World resource textbook
Homework: Finish Newsbowl article summary and don’t forget to bring in your article
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 –
Collect Newsbowl summary and article
Movie: Nile, Gift of the Gods
Read pp. 84-85 in blue textbook
Begin Map of Nile River
Homework: Use your red Human Heritage textbook pp. 67-68 to define: delta, cataracts, basin, shadoof and finish map of the Nile River
Thursday, May 20, 2010 –
Review homework
Continue reading blue textbook, pp. 86, 88, and 89
Introduce writing hieroglyphics
Homework: Complete “Decipher the Message” handout and read pp. 69-73 in red Human Heritage textbook to define: King Narmer, double crown, pharaoh, granaries, Book of the Dead, embalming, & natron
Friday, May 21, 2010 –
Newsbowl
Review homework
Begin Mummy movie, time permitting
Homework: None
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of May 17, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
• Our Judaism test will be on Tuesday. A study guide was given last week. Students should also study the questions, Jewish holidays and rituals, and their learning log notes. There will not be time to do a make-up for the Judaism test therefore students must do their best on this test.
• Students who earned a D or U on the Islam test may make test corrections on Thursday, May 20 during their lunch period. Students wishing to make the test corrections must get a parent signature on their test. The highest grade you may earn is a C- or 70%.
• Return Human Heritage textbook or CD on Friday
Monday, May 17, 2010 –
Review for test
Introduce ancient Egypt, time permitting
Homework: Study for test. Be sure to study the questions, Jewish holidays and rituals, and your learning log notes
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 –
Take Ch 6 Judaism test
Read pp82-83 in blue To See a World resource textbook
Homework: Finish Newsbowl article summary and don’t forget to bring in your article
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 –
Collect Newsbowl summary and article
Movie: Nile, Gift of the Gods
Read pp. 84-85 in blue textbook
Begin Map of Nile River
Homework: Use your red Human Heritage textbook pp. 67-68 to define: delta, cataracts, basin, shadoof and finish map of the Nile River
Thursday, May 20, 2010 –
Review homework
Continue reading blue textbook, pp. 86, 88, and 89
Introduce writing hieroglyphics
Homework: Complete “Decipher the Message” handout and read pp. 69-73 in red Human Heritage textbook to define: King Narmer, double crown, pharaoh, granaries, Book of the Dead, embalming, & natron
Friday, May 21, 2010 –
Newsbowl
Review homework
Begin Mummy movie, time permitting
Homework: None
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus- May 17, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of May 17, 2010
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Congratulations to Brandon Hampton and Lucy Kenig-Ziesler. They are my classroom spelling bee winners and will represent my classroom at our annual sixth grade Spelling Bee on May 27th. Good luck to them both.
• There will be a Chapter 9 Grammar Test on Monday, May 17
• Our 3rd Lit Circle Meeting will be on Monday and Friday depending on which group you are in. Remember, you have to have your completed packet and book in class with you to participate in the meeting!
• Your FINAL Reading Log is due on Thursday, May 20. Don’t forget signatures! Students may only include their lit circle book on this reading log IF they have completed all their lit circle packets.
Monday, May 17
8th Period: Lit Circle Meeting #3
Lit Circle Work Time
Introduce Vocabra List #15
Vocabra Test # 14 (we were unable to finish both tests last Fri because of our grammar review session)
Grammar TEST: Chapter 9
Homework: Work on your FINAL reading log!
Tuesday, May 18
Share last week’s Vocabra stories
Vocabra Word Drawing: Draw the meaning using the word itself!
Lit Circle Work Time
Homework: Work on Lit Circles
Wednesday, May 19
Word Story: In a Group of 4 you will write a Word PLAY with 4 Characters using all 12 Words!
Lit Circle Work Time
Homework: FINISH Your FINAL Reading Log- don’t forget your parent signatures! You cannot use your lit circle book, if you didn’t turn in a packet or your packet was incomplete
Thursday, May 20
Reading Log Due
Perform Word Plays
Lit Circle Work Time
Homework: FINISH your Lit Circle #3 Packet and Reading! Remember you MUST have your book and packet in class with you to participate!
Friday, May 21
8th Period: Lit Circle Meeting #3
Vocabra Charades
Homework: None! Have a wonderful weekend!
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of May 17, 2010
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Congratulations to Brandon Hampton and Lucy Kenig-Ziesler. They are my classroom spelling bee winners and will represent my classroom at our annual sixth grade Spelling Bee on May 27th. Good luck to them both.
• There will be a Chapter 9 Grammar Test on Monday, May 17
• Our 3rd Lit Circle Meeting will be on Monday and Friday depending on which group you are in. Remember, you have to have your completed packet and book in class with you to participate in the meeting!
• Your FINAL Reading Log is due on Thursday, May 20. Don’t forget signatures! Students may only include their lit circle book on this reading log IF they have completed all their lit circle packets.
Monday, May 17
8th Period: Lit Circle Meeting #3
Lit Circle Work Time
Introduce Vocabra List #15
Vocabra Test # 14 (we were unable to finish both tests last Fri because of our grammar review session)
Grammar TEST: Chapter 9
Homework: Work on your FINAL reading log!
Tuesday, May 18
Share last week’s Vocabra stories
Vocabra Word Drawing: Draw the meaning using the word itself!
Lit Circle Work Time
Homework: Work on Lit Circles
Wednesday, May 19
Word Story: In a Group of 4 you will write a Word PLAY with 4 Characters using all 12 Words!
Lit Circle Work Time
Homework: FINISH Your FINAL Reading Log- don’t forget your parent signatures! You cannot use your lit circle book, if you didn’t turn in a packet or your packet was incomplete
Thursday, May 20
Reading Log Due
Perform Word Plays
Lit Circle Work Time
Homework: FINISH your Lit Circle #3 Packet and Reading! Remember you MUST have your book and packet in class with you to participate!
Friday, May 21
8th Period: Lit Circle Meeting #3
Vocabra Charades
Homework: None! Have a wonderful weekend!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus- Week of May 10, 2010
Jolynn Alexander
Social Studies Syllabus Week of May 10, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
**Students will receive Islam quizzes back by Thursday and I will allow test corrections for any student that receives a D or U
**Bring colored pencils to class on Wednesday
**Students will take a Judaism quiz next Tuesday, May 18th
**Newsbowl topics assigned this week therefore students need to find an article about this week's news. Articles due next Wednesday
**Grades have been updated so please review
Monday, May 10
Finish reviewing pp. 109-110 , notes: Split of 12 tribes
Thoroughly answer these questions using at least 2 or more sentences
1. Explain Hebrew laws
2. When Hebrews arrived back to Canaan, why couldn't they get back into the city?
3. Who and how did the Hebrews finally get inside the city?
4. Explain why Canaan was a difficult place to live.
5. Explain how Hebrews adapted the land in order to grow crops in Canaan.
Homework: Finish questions
Tuesday, May 11
Review homework
Two-column notes regarding: Saul, David, Solomon, conflicts among the Hebrews, message of prophets, and religious changes in Babylonia
Homework: Finish two-column notes
Wednesday, May 12
Review homework
Read Scholastic News article: Jerusalem: Divided City
Homework: Complete map
Thursday, May 13
Finish reading Scholastic News article: Jerusalem: Divided City
Take notes
Homework: Jerusalem Armies and Faiths handout
Friday, April 14
Review for quiz
Homework: Study for quiz
Social Studies Syllabus Week of May 10, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
**Students will receive Islam quizzes back by Thursday and I will allow test corrections for any student that receives a D or U
**Bring colored pencils to class on Wednesday
**Students will take a Judaism quiz next Tuesday, May 18th
**Newsbowl topics assigned this week therefore students need to find an article about this week's news. Articles due next Wednesday
**Grades have been updated so please review
Monday, May 10
Finish reviewing pp. 109-110 , notes: Split of 12 tribes
Thoroughly answer these questions using at least 2 or more sentences
1. Explain Hebrew laws
2. When Hebrews arrived back to Canaan, why couldn't they get back into the city?
3. Who and how did the Hebrews finally get inside the city?
4. Explain why Canaan was a difficult place to live.
5. Explain how Hebrews adapted the land in order to grow crops in Canaan.
Homework: Finish questions
Tuesday, May 11
Review homework
Two-column notes regarding: Saul, David, Solomon, conflicts among the Hebrews, message of prophets, and religious changes in Babylonia
Homework: Finish two-column notes
Wednesday, May 12
Review homework
Read Scholastic News article: Jerusalem: Divided City
Homework: Complete map
Thursday, May 13
Finish reading Scholastic News article: Jerusalem: Divided City
Take notes
Homework: Jerusalem Armies and Faiths handout
Friday, April 14
Review for quiz
Homework: Study for quiz
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus- May 10, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of May 10, 2010
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Students will have a Chapter 9 Grammar Test on Monday, May 17
• Our 2nd Lit Circle Meetings will be on Monday and Friday depending on which group you are a part of. Remember, you have to have your completed packet and book in class with you to participate in the meeting!
• The Lit Circle Author Extra Credit Letter is due on Wednesday, May 12th.
• The FINAL Reading Log is due on Thursday, May 20. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, May 10
Grammar Lesson 9.4 & 9.5
Lit Circle Work Meeting # 2 for Single Shard, Habibi, Code Talker groups only
Lit Circle Work Time
Homework: Finish grammar packet pp. 170 &172, if necessary
Don’t forget to complete your Vocabra Word story - due Tuesday
Tuesday, May 11
Grammar Lesson 9.6
Lit Circle Work Time
Whiteboard Vocabra Sentences
Homework: Study for our classroom spelling bee that is on Wednesday! The 6th grade spelling bee on 5/27. Good Luck.
Extra Credit Author Letter is due tomorrow if you wish to do it! Remember you must have the addressed envelope and stamp!
Wednesday, May 12
Classroom Spelling Bee
Grammar Lesson 9.7
Spelling Race
Homework: Study for Grammar Test and complete review handout!
Thursday, May 13
Chapter 9 Grammar Review Game
Lit Circle Work Time
Study Vocabra and Spelling tests
Homework: Breadwinner and Days of Tears Groups must FINISH your Lit Circle #2 Packet and Reading! Remember you MUST have your book and packet in class with you to participate! Study for Vocabra #14 Tests.
Friday, May 14
Vocabra Tests #14
8th Period: Lit Circle Meeting #2
Lit Circle Work Time
Homework: Single Shard, Habibi, Code Talker Groups Should FINISH Lit Circle #3 Packet and Reading! Remember you MUST have your book and packet in class with you to participate in your lit circle groups!
Have a wonderful weekend!!!! Study for Grammar Test Chapter 9 on Monday.
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of May 10, 2010
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Students will have a Chapter 9 Grammar Test on Monday, May 17
• Our 2nd Lit Circle Meetings will be on Monday and Friday depending on which group you are a part of. Remember, you have to have your completed packet and book in class with you to participate in the meeting!
• The Lit Circle Author Extra Credit Letter is due on Wednesday, May 12th.
• The FINAL Reading Log is due on Thursday, May 20. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, May 10
Grammar Lesson 9.4 & 9.5
Lit Circle Work Meeting # 2 for Single Shard, Habibi, Code Talker groups only
Lit Circle Work Time
Homework: Finish grammar packet pp. 170 &172, if necessary
Don’t forget to complete your Vocabra Word story - due Tuesday
Tuesday, May 11
Grammar Lesson 9.6
Lit Circle Work Time
Whiteboard Vocabra Sentences
Homework: Study for our classroom spelling bee that is on Wednesday! The 6th grade spelling bee on 5/27. Good Luck.
Extra Credit Author Letter is due tomorrow if you wish to do it! Remember you must have the addressed envelope and stamp!
Wednesday, May 12
Classroom Spelling Bee
Grammar Lesson 9.7
Spelling Race
Homework: Study for Grammar Test and complete review handout!
Thursday, May 13
Chapter 9 Grammar Review Game
Lit Circle Work Time
Study Vocabra and Spelling tests
Homework: Breadwinner and Days of Tears Groups must FINISH your Lit Circle #2 Packet and Reading! Remember you MUST have your book and packet in class with you to participate! Study for Vocabra #14 Tests.
Friday, May 14
Vocabra Tests #14
8th Period: Lit Circle Meeting #2
Lit Circle Work Time
Homework: Single Shard, Habibi, Code Talker Groups Should FINISH Lit Circle #3 Packet and Reading! Remember you MUST have your book and packet in class with you to participate in your lit circle groups!
Have a wonderful weekend!!!! Study for Grammar Test Chapter 9 on Monday.
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