Please note the following scheduled conferences. Since these are portfolio conferences all students are expected to attend these meetings. If your child cannot attend then they should be rescheduled. Finally plan to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your conference in order to peruse your child's portfolio.
Looking forward to seeing your soon,
Jolynn Alexander
Thursday Afternoon
12:35 – 12:50 p.m. Brandon B
12:50 – 1:05 p.m. Matt M
1:05 – 1:20 p.m. Cami J
1:25 – 1:40 p.m. Lernard McD
1:40 – 1:55 p.m. Emma N
1:55 – 2:10 p.m. Josie W
2:10 – 2:25 p.m. Ray P
2:25 – 2:40 p.m. Lucy K-Z
2:40 – 2:55 p.m.
2:55 – 3:10 p.m. Bonnie B
3:10 – 3:25 p.m. Antwoin B
3:25 – 3:40 p.m. Kyle P
3:40 – 3:55 p.m. Hannah F
3:55 – 4:10 p.m. Ellis D
4:10 – 4:25 p.m.
4:25 – 4:40 p.m.
4:40 – 4:55 p.m. Ali W
4:55 – 5:10 p.m. Aiden T
Thursday Evening
5:45 – 6:00 p.m. John D
6:00 – 6:15 p.m. Alessandro B
6:15 – 6:30 p.m. Paula R
6:30 – 6:45 p.m. Elise T
6:45 – 7:00 p.m. Shantel P
7:00 – 7:15 p.m. Brandon H
7:15 – 7:30 p.m. Ben E
7:30 – 7:45 p.m. Colin K
7:45 – 8:00 p.m. Noah B
8:00 – 8:15 p.m. Symi F
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus & Study Guide- Week of January 25, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of January 25, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*There will be a Ch. 13 test on Thursday, February 4th.
*Starting this week, all my classes will participate in a Newsbowl current events activity. This will be done every other week. You may preview the Newsbowl website at: www.newsbowl.com
*Last week I offered students 5 bonus points if they would go online to the newsbowl website, complete 4 or more sections of the practice newsbowl test, print, and return it to me. It is due on Wednesday.
* Mid-term grades are now available online since last Friday. If you have not viewed your child’s mid-term grades please do so this week and sign the mid-term progress report letter, indicating you have seen your child’s grades. The letter should be returned to your child’s reading/L.A. teacher.
Monday, January 25 – No School due to Institute Day
Tuesday, January 26–
Review section 2 vocabulary and power notes, if necessary
Discuss and take power notes on Roman/Greek gods & arches
Begin reading pp. 215-216 and complete definitions
Homework: Finish definitions- Capitoline, forum, gladiatorial, triumph, fasces, municipal, and mundus
Wednesday, January 27–
Review pp. 215-216 using “Read and Say It”-0active reading strategy
Homework: Complete Section 3 guided power notes – Pt. 1
Thursday, January 28-
Review homework
Finish power note taking for pp. 215-216
Homework: Complete “Vocabulary & Contribution Review” handout p. 58- due Friday
Ch. 13 test next Thursday, therefore you should begin studying for it tonight
Friday, January 29–
Newsbowl current events activity
Homework: Continue studying for Ch. 13 test on next Thursday, February 4th
Chapter 13 Study Guide
For Test on February 4th, 2010
1. All given vocabulary words
2. Study Section 1, 2 and 3 questions
3. Know the Early Italian landforms: major rivers, mountains (see map on p. 211)
4. Review the Reading Check questions in margins on pp214-215
5. Study notes taken on pp. 212 – 216 regarding Etruscan:
*Origins and background information
* Jobs
* Natural resources
*Military
*Entertainment
*Religious beliefs
*Ruler of Rome
*Burial Practices
*Architectural contributions
*Language contributions
*Customs borrowed from Romans
*How Etruscan founded their cities
*Underworld customs
6. Vocabulary and Connections handout- p. 58
7. Review “Summary and Study Guide” on p. 216
8. Review “Understanding Main Ideas” on p. 217
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of January 25, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*There will be a Ch. 13 test on Thursday, February 4th.
*Starting this week, all my classes will participate in a Newsbowl current events activity. This will be done every other week. You may preview the Newsbowl website at: www.newsbowl.com
*Last week I offered students 5 bonus points if they would go online to the newsbowl website, complete 4 or more sections of the practice newsbowl test, print, and return it to me. It is due on Wednesday.
* Mid-term grades are now available online since last Friday. If you have not viewed your child’s mid-term grades please do so this week and sign the mid-term progress report letter, indicating you have seen your child’s grades. The letter should be returned to your child’s reading/L.A. teacher.
Monday, January 25 – No School due to Institute Day
Tuesday, January 26–
Review section 2 vocabulary and power notes, if necessary
Discuss and take power notes on Roman/Greek gods & arches
Begin reading pp. 215-216 and complete definitions
Homework: Finish definitions- Capitoline, forum, gladiatorial, triumph, fasces, municipal, and mundus
Wednesday, January 27–
Review pp. 215-216 using “Read and Say It”-0active reading strategy
Homework: Complete Section 3 guided power notes – Pt. 1
Thursday, January 28-
Review homework
Finish power note taking for pp. 215-216
Homework: Complete “Vocabulary & Contribution Review” handout p. 58- due Friday
Ch. 13 test next Thursday, therefore you should begin studying for it tonight
Friday, January 29–
Newsbowl current events activity
Homework: Continue studying for Ch. 13 test on next Thursday, February 4th
Chapter 13 Study Guide
For Test on February 4th, 2010
1. All given vocabulary words
2. Study Section 1, 2 and 3 questions
3. Know the Early Italian landforms: major rivers, mountains (see map on p. 211)
4. Review the Reading Check questions in margins on pp214-215
5. Study notes taken on pp. 212 – 216 regarding Etruscan:
*Origins and background information
* Jobs
* Natural resources
*Military
*Entertainment
*Religious beliefs
*Ruler of Rome
*Burial Practices
*Architectural contributions
*Language contributions
*Customs borrowed from Romans
*How Etruscan founded their cities
*Underworld customs
6. Vocabulary and Connections handout- p. 58
7. Review “Summary and Study Guide” on p. 216
8. Review “Understanding Main Ideas” on p. 217
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus- January 25, 2010
Mrs. Jolynn Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of January 25, 2010- Updated Jan. 26th
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email:jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Friday 1/22 marked the mid-term in Trimester 2! Please be sure to log onto the online gradebook to view your child’s grades. Students who earned D's and/or U's by mid-term should have received a progress report in the mail.
• Students received a mid-term confirmation letter. Please sign and return the letter indicating you have viewed your child's grades either online or via the mail. If you are having trouble accessing your grades, send me an email with your current login information so I can check it for accuracy.
• Students working in the Red Fern Read Ahead Group must continue reading The Call of the Wild and then begin writing their essay. The essay is due on Friday, February 5.
• Verb Differentiation: Keep up with your verb due dates and expectations.
• Students will take a Chapter 4 VERBS test on Thursday, January 28.
• Students will take a Red Fern Vocabulary Test (chapters 12-20) on Monday February 1.
• The final Red Fern Comprehension Test will be on Tuesday, February 2.
• Spring Conferences are on Thursday, February 4. Scheduled conference times were verbally given to students home to write in planners on Friday. You will receive a written confirmation on Tuesday.
• Our school started Penny Wars last week to raise money for the Haiti Relief Fund. Bring in your pennies and paper currency for your advisory and silver coins to bomb☺ other advisories.
• The February Reading Log is due on Tuesday, February 12. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, January 25 - NO SCHOOL: Teacher Institute Day
Tuesday, January 26
Read Chapter 17
Comprehension Questions Chapters 16/17
Vocabulary Chapters 19/20
Vocabra Word Story: Topic = Pranks Due Friday
Homework: Read Red Fern Chapter 18. Finish Vocabra Word Story.
Finish Classwork
Do Verb Study Guide
Wednesday, January 27
Read Chapter 19
VERB Jeopardy
Homework: Study for Verb Test- you can bring home a Language Network Book to study with if you would like!
Thursday, January 28 (Stuffing DAY!!!)
Verb TEST
Read Chapter 20
Cloze Vocabulary (End of Packet)
Spelling Race
Homework: Study for Vocabra Tests
Friday, January 29
List #9 Vocabra Tests
Introduce Research Assignment and Parent Letter
Introduce Persuasive Writing Packet
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND!
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of January 25, 2010- Updated Jan. 26th
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email:jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Friday 1/22 marked the mid-term in Trimester 2! Please be sure to log onto the online gradebook to view your child’s grades. Students who earned D's and/or U's by mid-term should have received a progress report in the mail.
• Students received a mid-term confirmation letter. Please sign and return the letter indicating you have viewed your child's grades either online or via the mail. If you are having trouble accessing your grades, send me an email with your current login information so I can check it for accuracy.
• Students working in the Red Fern Read Ahead Group must continue reading The Call of the Wild and then begin writing their essay. The essay is due on Friday, February 5.
• Verb Differentiation: Keep up with your verb due dates and expectations.
• Students will take a Chapter 4 VERBS test on Thursday, January 28.
• Students will take a Red Fern Vocabulary Test (chapters 12-20) on Monday February 1.
• The final Red Fern Comprehension Test will be on Tuesday, February 2.
• Spring Conferences are on Thursday, February 4. Scheduled conference times were verbally given to students home to write in planners on Friday. You will receive a written confirmation on Tuesday.
• Our school started Penny Wars last week to raise money for the Haiti Relief Fund. Bring in your pennies and paper currency for your advisory and silver coins to bomb☺ other advisories.
• The February Reading Log is due on Tuesday, February 12. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, January 25 - NO SCHOOL: Teacher Institute Day
Tuesday, January 26
Read Chapter 17
Comprehension Questions Chapters 16/17
Vocabulary Chapters 19/20
Vocabra Word Story: Topic = Pranks Due Friday
Homework: Read Red Fern Chapter 18. Finish Vocabra Word Story.
Finish Classwork
Do Verb Study Guide
Wednesday, January 27
Read Chapter 19
VERB Jeopardy
Homework: Study for Verb Test- you can bring home a Language Network Book to study with if you would like!
Thursday, January 28 (Stuffing DAY!!!)
Verb TEST
Read Chapter 20
Cloze Vocabulary (End of Packet)
Spelling Race
Homework: Study for Vocabra Tests
Friday, January 29
List #9 Vocabra Tests
Introduce Research Assignment and Parent Letter
Introduce Persuasive Writing Packet
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus-January 18, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of January 18, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*There will be a test on Ch. 13 in two weeks. The test date will be announced this week.
*All missing work for Ch. 11 is due by Friday of this week. I will not take any late work after that
time.
*Starting next week, all my classes will participate in a Newsbowl current events activity. This will be done every other week. Students should begin locating notable information regarding national, world, family, society, sports, arts, & entertainment news for this current week only. The Newsbowl questions given next week will be about this week’s news. You may preview the Newsbowl website at: www.newsbowl.com
* Mid term grades will be available by Friday of this week.
Monday, January 18 – No School due to MLK, Jr. Holiday
Tuesday, January 19–
Discuss MLK, Jr.
Begin Section 1 Assessment Questions p. 210 # 1-5
Homework: Finish Section 1 Questions p. 210 # 1-5
Wednesday, January 20–
Review homework
Begin reading and discussing pp. 210-214
Homework: Define Vocabulary pp. 210-214- Apennines, Etruscans, social order, soothsayers, omens, catacombs, and necropolis;
Thursday, January 21-
Finish discussing pp. 210-214
Begin power note taking for pp. 210-212
Homework: Finish power notes for pp. 213-214
Friday, January 22–
Review homework
Complete Map Activity
Homework: None
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of January 18, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*There will be a test on Ch. 13 in two weeks. The test date will be announced this week.
*All missing work for Ch. 11 is due by Friday of this week. I will not take any late work after that
time.
*Starting next week, all my classes will participate in a Newsbowl current events activity. This will be done every other week. Students should begin locating notable information regarding national, world, family, society, sports, arts, & entertainment news for this current week only. The Newsbowl questions given next week will be about this week’s news. You may preview the Newsbowl website at: www.newsbowl.com
* Mid term grades will be available by Friday of this week.
Monday, January 18 – No School due to MLK, Jr. Holiday
Tuesday, January 19–
Discuss MLK, Jr.
Begin Section 1 Assessment Questions p. 210 # 1-5
Homework: Finish Section 1 Questions p. 210 # 1-5
Wednesday, January 20–
Review homework
Begin reading and discussing pp. 210-214
Homework: Define Vocabulary pp. 210-214- Apennines, Etruscans, social order, soothsayers, omens, catacombs, and necropolis;
Thursday, January 21-
Finish discussing pp. 210-214
Begin power note taking for pp. 210-212
Homework: Finish power notes for pp. 213-214
Friday, January 22–
Review homework
Complete Map Activity
Homework: None
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus-January 18, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of January 18, 2010
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• If the students who are working in the Red Fern Read Ahead Group are ready, they may take their comprehension test this week instead of on Tuesday, January 26. The students need to be done with the comprehension questions in the packet as well. They are also required to keep up with the vocabulary and take vocab tests.
• All students will take a Chapter 1-11 Vocabulary Test on Tuesday, January 19.
• Verb Differentiation: Keep up with your verb due dates and expectations.
• Students will take a Chapter 4 VERBS test on Thursday, January 28.
• Students will take a Red Fern Vocabulary Test (chapters 12-20) on Monday February 1. The final Red Fern Comprehension Test will be on Tuesday, February 2.
• Spring Conferences are on Thursday, February 4. Please make sure you have sent back your time choices!
• Our school will begin Penny Wars this week to raise money for the Haiti Relief Fund. The “war” starts on Thursday Jan. 21 do bring in money to donate and bomb others. We are also collecting blankets (new and used) to donate to those in need.
• The 5th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, February 12. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, January 18 - NO SCHOOL: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 19
Introduce Vocabra List #9
Red Fern: Vocabulary Chapters 1-11 Test
Grammar Lesson 4.7
Chapter 12-13 Vocabulary
Vocabra Word Drawing (in Color) and Write Sentence on Back of Card
Homework: Read Red Fern Chapter 12.
Finish Vocabra Word Drawing and Write a Sentence on Back.
Wednesday, January 20
Read Chapter 13
Chapter 12-13 Comp Questions
Grammar Lesson 4.8
Vocabra Captions
Homework: Grammar Handout page 95.
Finish Reading Ch. 13, if Necessary
Complete One Activity from Ch. 12 and 13 in Red Fern Packet
Thursday, January 21
Chapter 14-15 Vocabulary
Read Chapters 14 and 15
Grammar Lesson 4.9
Homework: Finish Reading Ch. 14-15, if necessary
Chapter 14-15 Comprehension Questions
Friday, January 22
Grammar 4.9 Differentiation Poster Presentation
Chapter 16-17 Vocabulary
Read Chapter 16
Choose SIX Vocabra Words. Write One Sentence With Each Word
Homework: Finish Reading Ch. 16, if necessary
Have a SUPER DUPER 3-Day WEEKEND!
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of January 18, 2010
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• If the students who are working in the Red Fern Read Ahead Group are ready, they may take their comprehension test this week instead of on Tuesday, January 26. The students need to be done with the comprehension questions in the packet as well. They are also required to keep up with the vocabulary and take vocab tests.
• All students will take a Chapter 1-11 Vocabulary Test on Tuesday, January 19.
• Verb Differentiation: Keep up with your verb due dates and expectations.
• Students will take a Chapter 4 VERBS test on Thursday, January 28.
• Students will take a Red Fern Vocabulary Test (chapters 12-20) on Monday February 1. The final Red Fern Comprehension Test will be on Tuesday, February 2.
• Spring Conferences are on Thursday, February 4. Please make sure you have sent back your time choices!
• Our school will begin Penny Wars this week to raise money for the Haiti Relief Fund. The “war” starts on Thursday Jan. 21 do bring in money to donate and bomb others. We are also collecting blankets (new and used) to donate to those in need.
• The 5th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, February 12. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, January 18 - NO SCHOOL: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 19
Introduce Vocabra List #9
Red Fern: Vocabulary Chapters 1-11 Test
Grammar Lesson 4.7
Chapter 12-13 Vocabulary
Vocabra Word Drawing (in Color) and Write Sentence on Back of Card
Homework: Read Red Fern Chapter 12.
Finish Vocabra Word Drawing and Write a Sentence on Back.
Wednesday, January 20
Read Chapter 13
Chapter 12-13 Comp Questions
Grammar Lesson 4.8
Vocabra Captions
Homework: Grammar Handout page 95.
Finish Reading Ch. 13, if Necessary
Complete One Activity from Ch. 12 and 13 in Red Fern Packet
Thursday, January 21
Chapter 14-15 Vocabulary
Read Chapters 14 and 15
Grammar Lesson 4.9
Homework: Finish Reading Ch. 14-15, if necessary
Chapter 14-15 Comprehension Questions
Friday, January 22
Grammar 4.9 Differentiation Poster Presentation
Chapter 16-17 Vocabulary
Read Chapter 16
Choose SIX Vocabra Words. Write One Sentence With Each Word
Homework: Finish Reading Ch. 16, if necessary
Have a SUPER DUPER 3-Day WEEKEND!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus- Week of January 11, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of January 11, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*My students received a rubric and their paragraph drafts back last week. I strongly recommend all students make my suggested corrections to their returned drafts. Students should review the rubric carefully, making sure all expectations are met.
*All missing work for Ch. 10 is due by Friday of this week. I will not take any late work after that time.
Monday, January 11 –
Finish defining words and complete pottery activity, if necessary
Complete p. 48 and 49 handouts
Homework: Finish project – due tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan 12th
Be sure to review the rubric and make necessary corrections to your draft
Bring rubric back to school with your project
Tuesday, January 12–
Present projects
Homework: Finish pp. 48 and 49, if necessary –due Wednesday
Wednesday, January 13–
Finish presenting projects
Conclude Greek unit- discuss Alexander the Great
Homework: None
Thursday, January 14
Introduce Ch. 13
Read pp. 209-210
Homework: Define Tiber River, Palatine, Aeneas, and Latins
Friday, January 15–
Review homework
Complete Section 1 Assessment questions on p. 210 # 1-5
Homework: None
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of January 11, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*My students received a rubric and their paragraph drafts back last week. I strongly recommend all students make my suggested corrections to their returned drafts. Students should review the rubric carefully, making sure all expectations are met.
*All missing work for Ch. 10 is due by Friday of this week. I will not take any late work after that time.
Monday, January 11 –
Finish defining words and complete pottery activity, if necessary
Complete p. 48 and 49 handouts
Homework: Finish project – due tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan 12th
Be sure to review the rubric and make necessary corrections to your draft
Bring rubric back to school with your project
Tuesday, January 12–
Present projects
Homework: Finish pp. 48 and 49, if necessary –due Wednesday
Wednesday, January 13–
Finish presenting projects
Conclude Greek unit- discuss Alexander the Great
Homework: None
Thursday, January 14
Introduce Ch. 13
Read pp. 209-210
Homework: Define Tiber River, Palatine, Aeneas, and Latins
Friday, January 15–
Review homework
Complete Section 1 Assessment questions on p. 210 # 1-5
Homework: None
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus- January 11, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of January 11, 2010
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Conference forms will be sent home on Monday. Please complete return promptly
• Remember students- you are responsible for making up late and absent work. The best time to see your teachers and find out what is missing is during lunch.
• On Monday, I will discuss with students the requirements for participating in the differentiated read-ahead group. Students working in the read-ahead group must be done reading the novel and ready to take a comprehension test over the entire novel on Tuesday, January 26. These students need complete the comprehension and vocabulary questions in the packet as well. This will help interested students study for the test so they can earn an “A” thus affording them the opportunity to participate in the read-ahead group. Students are also required to take all vocabulary tests.
• All students will take a short comprehension quiz covering Ch. 1-7 on Tuesday, Jan. 12th.
• The Chapter 1-11 vocabulary test has been changed to next Tuesday, January 19.
• Verb Differentiation: Keep up with your verb due dates and expectations.
• The 4th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, January 12. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, January 11
Ch. 6-7 Vocabulary
Read Chapters 6 & 7 and Complete the Comprehension Questions
Grammar Lesson 4.4
Review Red Fern Chapters 1-7 (Quiz Tomorrow)
Homework: Finish Reading Logs and be sure to get PARENT SIGNATURES! Study for the Chapter 1-7 Red Fern Comp Quiz tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 12
Red Fern: Comprehension Quiz Chapters 1-7
Grammar Handout Page 83
Grammar Lesson 4.5 (Review Irregular Verb Chart and Search Magazines)
Vocabra Word List 8 Word Drawing
Homework: Finish all classwork
Wednesday, January 13
Verb Differentiation Irregular Verb Chart Presentation
Chapter 8-9 Vocabulary
Read Chapter 8
Vocabra Word Story Topic: Tropical Vacation – be sure to underline your words
Media Center Front Tables 9th Period (Check Out/Return Books)
Homework: Read Red Fern Chapter 9 and Complete Chapter 10-11 Vocabulary
Thursday, January 14
Red Fern Comprehension Questions Chapters 8-9
Read Chapter 10
Grammar Lesson 4.6
Review for Vocabra Test – Complete Spelling Scramble List # 8 sheet
Homework: Finish Spelling scramble sheet, is necessary
Study for Vocabra Spelling and Vocab Tests tomorrow!
Friday, January 15
Take Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Tests
Read Chapter 11
Chapter 10-11 Comprehension Questions
Select ONE of the Chapter 10-11 Activities to Complete
Homework: If you haven’t done so already, please complete & return conference forms a.s.a.p. Have a SUPER DUPER 3-Day WEEKEND!
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of January 11, 2010
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Conference forms will be sent home on Monday. Please complete return promptly
• Remember students- you are responsible for making up late and absent work. The best time to see your teachers and find out what is missing is during lunch.
• On Monday, I will discuss with students the requirements for participating in the differentiated read-ahead group. Students working in the read-ahead group must be done reading the novel and ready to take a comprehension test over the entire novel on Tuesday, January 26. These students need complete the comprehension and vocabulary questions in the packet as well. This will help interested students study for the test so they can earn an “A” thus affording them the opportunity to participate in the read-ahead group. Students are also required to take all vocabulary tests.
• All students will take a short comprehension quiz covering Ch. 1-7 on Tuesday, Jan. 12th.
• The Chapter 1-11 vocabulary test has been changed to next Tuesday, January 19.
• Verb Differentiation: Keep up with your verb due dates and expectations.
• The 4th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, January 12. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, January 11
Ch. 6-7 Vocabulary
Read Chapters 6 & 7 and Complete the Comprehension Questions
Grammar Lesson 4.4
Review Red Fern Chapters 1-7 (Quiz Tomorrow)
Homework: Finish Reading Logs and be sure to get PARENT SIGNATURES! Study for the Chapter 1-7 Red Fern Comp Quiz tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 12
Red Fern: Comprehension Quiz Chapters 1-7
Grammar Handout Page 83
Grammar Lesson 4.5 (Review Irregular Verb Chart and Search Magazines)
Vocabra Word List 8 Word Drawing
Homework: Finish all classwork
Wednesday, January 13
Verb Differentiation Irregular Verb Chart Presentation
Chapter 8-9 Vocabulary
Read Chapter 8
Vocabra Word Story Topic: Tropical Vacation – be sure to underline your words
Media Center Front Tables 9th Period (Check Out/Return Books)
Homework: Read Red Fern Chapter 9 and Complete Chapter 10-11 Vocabulary
Thursday, January 14
Red Fern Comprehension Questions Chapters 8-9
Read Chapter 10
Grammar Lesson 4.6
Review for Vocabra Test – Complete Spelling Scramble List # 8 sheet
Homework: Finish Spelling scramble sheet, is necessary
Study for Vocabra Spelling and Vocab Tests tomorrow!
Friday, January 15
Take Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Tests
Read Chapter 11
Chapter 10-11 Comprehension Questions
Select ONE of the Chapter 10-11 Activities to Complete
Homework: If you haven’t done so already, please complete & return conference forms a.s.a.p. Have a SUPER DUPER 3-Day WEEKEND!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus- Week of January 4, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of January 4, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*Students will have only one more classroom day in the Media Center to use the computers to work on their project. Therefore students that do not have a working computer, must do their research and/or typing at the public library, or at the Media Center before school, after school, or during lunchtime.
* My students will participate in an Olympic Games activity this week. I have a committee of students that are planning the activities instead of completing the assigned Connections/Contribution project. Each student planning an Olympic Game must create a poster with clearly written instructions for his/her particular game. Poster and all materials for the games are due Wednesday.
***My grades will be posted online by Wednesday***
Monday, January 4 –
Media Center- project work time
Homework: Finish Cultural Connections handout – p. 47
Olympic Games group- draft of game instructions are due on Tuesday and
prepare materials needed for each game – Materials are due by Wednesday
Tuesday, January 5–
Review Cultural Connections handout - p.47
Greek Alphabet and Greek Words handout
Write one or two sentences explaining what interesting things you learned about the Greeks. Your statement(s) will be used for an activity later in the week.
Homework: Draft of your poster paragraph is due on Wednesday
Wednesday, January 6–
Check in draft of paragraphs
Finish Ancient Greek movie
Homework: Using the given Greek alphabet, translate your sentence explaining the interesting things you learned about the Greeks
Thursday, January 7
Continue checking paragraphs, if necessary
Greek pottery activity
Define given vocabulary words
Homework: Work on project
Friday, January 8–
Finish defining words if necessary
Complete p. 48 and 49 handouts
Homework: Work on project – due Tuesday, Jan 12th
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of January 4, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*Students will have only one more classroom day in the Media Center to use the computers to work on their project. Therefore students that do not have a working computer, must do their research and/or typing at the public library, or at the Media Center before school, after school, or during lunchtime.
* My students will participate in an Olympic Games activity this week. I have a committee of students that are planning the activities instead of completing the assigned Connections/Contribution project. Each student planning an Olympic Game must create a poster with clearly written instructions for his/her particular game. Poster and all materials for the games are due Wednesday.
***My grades will be posted online by Wednesday***
Monday, January 4 –
Media Center- project work time
Homework: Finish Cultural Connections handout – p. 47
Olympic Games group- draft of game instructions are due on Tuesday and
prepare materials needed for each game – Materials are due by Wednesday
Tuesday, January 5–
Review Cultural Connections handout - p.47
Greek Alphabet and Greek Words handout
Write one or two sentences explaining what interesting things you learned about the Greeks. Your statement(s) will be used for an activity later in the week.
Homework: Draft of your poster paragraph is due on Wednesday
Wednesday, January 6–
Check in draft of paragraphs
Finish Ancient Greek movie
Homework: Using the given Greek alphabet, translate your sentence explaining the interesting things you learned about the Greeks
Thursday, January 7
Continue checking paragraphs, if necessary
Greek pottery activity
Define given vocabulary words
Homework: Work on project
Friday, January 8–
Finish defining words if necessary
Complete p. 48 and 49 handouts
Homework: Work on project – due Tuesday, Jan 12th
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus- January 4, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of January 4, 2010
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Remember students- you are responsible for making up late and absent work. The best time to see your teachers and find out what is missing is during lunch.
***My grades will be posted online by Wednesday****
• We’ll begin our Where the Red Fern Grows novel study this week. Students may not read ahead of the assigned chapters due to certain prediction activities. I will notify students regarding differentiated activities on Friday, January 8.
• Students will have a short comprehension quiz covering Chapters 1-7 on Tuesday, January 12. You will also take a Chapter 1-11 Vocabulary Test on Friday, January 15.
• Students will all take a Verb pre-assessment on Monday. Those students showing mastery of verbs will work on a variety of different activities over the course of Grammar Chapter 4. They will receive a handout with expectations and due dates.
• The 4th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, January 12. You cannot include the Greek Myth book on your reading log unless you have read the entire book. Don’t forget to get parent signatures!
Monday, January 4
Introduce Vocabra List #8
Begin Where the Red Fern Grows: Introduce Author, Setting, and Packet
Complete Novel Predictions, Chapter 1 Vocabulary and Figurative Language Handout
Read Chapter 1 and Complete Comprehension Questions
Chapter 4 Verb Pre-Assessment
Homework: Vocabra Newspaper Captions
Tuesday, January 5
Grammar Lessons 4.1 and 4.2
Red Fern Vocabulary Chapter 2 and 3
Read Chapter 2
Homework: Grammar Handout Pages 75 and 76. Your Red Fern Novel will be assigned tomorrow. You will not receive your novel unless you have a quart size Ziploc baggie.
Wednesday, January 6
Verb Differentiation Sentence Presentations
Grammar Lesson 4.3
Read Chapter 3
Comprehension Questions Chapter 2 and 3
Chapter 4 and 5 Vocabulary
Vocabra List 8 Word Drawing
Assign Red Fern Books
Homework: Read Red Fern Chapter 4 and Grammar Handout page 80 (all due Friday).
Thursday, January 7
No Reading/LA: Team 6-3 Olympics
Homework: Finish Reading Red Fern Chapter 4 and Grammar Handout page 80 (due Friday)
Friday, January 8
Vocabra Word Story: Topic is Tropical Vacations
Read Chapter 5
Chapter 4-5 Comprehension Questions
Chapter 6-7 Vocabulary
Introduce Red Fern Differentiation
Homework: You may wish to begin studying for next week’s quiz and test. Have a SUPER WEEKEND!
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of January 4, 2010
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Remember students- you are responsible for making up late and absent work. The best time to see your teachers and find out what is missing is during lunch.
***My grades will be posted online by Wednesday****
• We’ll begin our Where the Red Fern Grows novel study this week. Students may not read ahead of the assigned chapters due to certain prediction activities. I will notify students regarding differentiated activities on Friday, January 8.
• Students will have a short comprehension quiz covering Chapters 1-7 on Tuesday, January 12. You will also take a Chapter 1-11 Vocabulary Test on Friday, January 15.
• Students will all take a Verb pre-assessment on Monday. Those students showing mastery of verbs will work on a variety of different activities over the course of Grammar Chapter 4. They will receive a handout with expectations and due dates.
• The 4th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, January 12. You cannot include the Greek Myth book on your reading log unless you have read the entire book. Don’t forget to get parent signatures!
Monday, January 4
Introduce Vocabra List #8
Begin Where the Red Fern Grows: Introduce Author, Setting, and Packet
Complete Novel Predictions, Chapter 1 Vocabulary and Figurative Language Handout
Read Chapter 1 and Complete Comprehension Questions
Chapter 4 Verb Pre-Assessment
Homework: Vocabra Newspaper Captions
Tuesday, January 5
Grammar Lessons 4.1 and 4.2
Red Fern Vocabulary Chapter 2 and 3
Read Chapter 2
Homework: Grammar Handout Pages 75 and 76. Your Red Fern Novel will be assigned tomorrow. You will not receive your novel unless you have a quart size Ziploc baggie.
Wednesday, January 6
Verb Differentiation Sentence Presentations
Grammar Lesson 4.3
Read Chapter 3
Comprehension Questions Chapter 2 and 3
Chapter 4 and 5 Vocabulary
Vocabra List 8 Word Drawing
Assign Red Fern Books
Homework: Read Red Fern Chapter 4 and Grammar Handout page 80 (all due Friday).
Thursday, January 7
No Reading/LA: Team 6-3 Olympics
Homework: Finish Reading Red Fern Chapter 4 and Grammar Handout page 80 (due Friday)
Friday, January 8
Vocabra Word Story: Topic is Tropical Vacations
Read Chapter 5
Chapter 4-5 Comprehension Questions
Chapter 6-7 Vocabulary
Introduce Red Fern Differentiation
Homework: You may wish to begin studying for next week’s quiz and test. Have a SUPER WEEKEND!
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