Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of February 22, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
* Our marking period will end this Friday, February 26. Therefore all late work for Ch. 13 and 14 must be turned in by Wednesday, February 24th.
*There will be a test covering Sections 1-4, pp. 219- 226 of Ch. 14 on Wednesday. Students should use the same strategies taught for the Ch. 13 test. They should also study the end of the chapter study guide and review questions.
*We will not have Newsbowl next week due to ISAT testing. Therefore we will only have S.S. two days next week.
*We will follow our advisory schedule next week. Students will begin testing on Tuesday at 9:00 A.M. and finish at 11:30 A.M.. We will inform the children about heir afternoon schedule of classes.
*Remember there will be no school next Monday due to the Pulaski Day holiday.
Monday, February 22 –
Finish reviewing Venn Diagram and Newsbowl questions
Discuss similarities and differences of Roman and U.S. military
Homework: Complete review handout: Early Rome word search and study for test
Tuesday, February 23–
Review for test
Homework: Study for test
Wednesday, February 24–
Take Ch. 14 test
When done begin reading about Civil Rights movement
Homework: None
Thursday, February 25–
Continue discussing Civil Rights movement
Homework: None
Friday, February 26–
Ancient African civilization presentation in Multicultural Center
Homework: None – Remember no school on Monday
Get plenty of rest and eat a healthy breakfast so you can be prepared for ISAT testing on Tuesday.
Be at school by 8:45 on Tuesday to be ready for testing at 9:00 A.M.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus- February 22, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of February 22, 2010
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Students must have their outline conference with me by Monday, February 22. Once they have had their outline conference they can begin writing their 1st draft. Your first draft will be written at home.
• Upcoming research due dates:
o Monday, February 22: Typed Outline using Power Notes- due
o Friday, February 26: Typed Draft of Research Paper
• In class this week we are going to hand-write our first draft of the persuasive essay. We will type and peer edit it in class the following week. You will do all of this paper in school- out of school you need to focus on your research paper!
• The Chicago Board Options Exchange permission slip and Monday is due on Tuesday 3/9. Be sure to get those into me ASAP!
• The 6th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, March 16. Don’t forget signatures!!!
• ISAT TESTING begins NEXT WEEK!!! Be sure to be on time for school next Tuesday and come in well rested and with a good breakfast in your tummy! Do your best!!!
• The 2nd Trimester ENDS on Friday, February 26th. ALL LATE WORK ON TEAM 6-3 is due on WEDNESDAY 2/24! REMEMBER we accept NO late work at all during the 3rd Trimester!
Monday, February 22
Typed Outline Due TODAY
Outline Conferences Continued
Persuasive Packet: Continue working in Persuasive Packet
Begin Research Paper Introduction Paragraph
Homework: Finish Writing the Introduction Paragraph to your RESEARCH PAPER- due tomorrow (typed or handwritten)
Tuesday, February 23
Black History Month Presentation
Peer Edit Introduction Paragraph
Homework: Write the first draft of your research paper! This must be typed and is due on Friday, 2/26.
Wednesday, February 24
Review Conclusion of Research Paper
Introduce Persuasive Essay Prompts
Complete Pre-Writing for Persuasive Essay
Homework: Keep working on your 1st draft of the research paper!
Thursday, February 25
Spelling Race
Practice ISAT Test and Extended Response
Homophones Practice
Handwrite Draft of Persuasive Essay
Homework: FINISH the typed 1st draft of your research paper- DUE TOMORROW!!! You do not need to turn in a cover page or works consulted at this time! Study your vocabra words!
Friday, February 26
Turn in Research Paper Draft
Vocabra TESTS
Finish the Handwritten Draft of Persuasive Essay- we will type it in school next week☺
Homework: Have an outstanding three-day WEEKEND ☺
REMEMBER ISAT begin on Tuesday! Get a good night’s rest and eat a good
breakfast! Plan to be at school by 8:45 a.m. every day next week. Testing begins
9:00 A.M. sharp. Late students will not be allowed to go to their classrooms until
testing is over for the day.
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of February 22, 2010
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Students must have their outline conference with me by Monday, February 22. Once they have had their outline conference they can begin writing their 1st draft. Your first draft will be written at home.
• Upcoming research due dates:
o Monday, February 22: Typed Outline using Power Notes- due
o Friday, February 26: Typed Draft of Research Paper
• In class this week we are going to hand-write our first draft of the persuasive essay. We will type and peer edit it in class the following week. You will do all of this paper in school- out of school you need to focus on your research paper!
• The Chicago Board Options Exchange permission slip and Monday is due on Tuesday 3/9. Be sure to get those into me ASAP!
• The 6th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, March 16. Don’t forget signatures!!!
• ISAT TESTING begins NEXT WEEK!!! Be sure to be on time for school next Tuesday and come in well rested and with a good breakfast in your tummy! Do your best!!!
• The 2nd Trimester ENDS on Friday, February 26th. ALL LATE WORK ON TEAM 6-3 is due on WEDNESDAY 2/24! REMEMBER we accept NO late work at all during the 3rd Trimester!
Monday, February 22
Typed Outline Due TODAY
Outline Conferences Continued
Persuasive Packet: Continue working in Persuasive Packet
Begin Research Paper Introduction Paragraph
Homework: Finish Writing the Introduction Paragraph to your RESEARCH PAPER- due tomorrow (typed or handwritten)
Tuesday, February 23
Black History Month Presentation
Peer Edit Introduction Paragraph
Homework: Write the first draft of your research paper! This must be typed and is due on Friday, 2/26.
Wednesday, February 24
Review Conclusion of Research Paper
Introduce Persuasive Essay Prompts
Complete Pre-Writing for Persuasive Essay
Homework: Keep working on your 1st draft of the research paper!
Thursday, February 25
Spelling Race
Practice ISAT Test and Extended Response
Homophones Practice
Handwrite Draft of Persuasive Essay
Homework: FINISH the typed 1st draft of your research paper- DUE TOMORROW!!! You do not need to turn in a cover page or works consulted at this time! Study your vocabra words!
Friday, February 26
Turn in Research Paper Draft
Vocabra TESTS
Finish the Handwritten Draft of Persuasive Essay- we will type it in school next week☺
Homework: Have an outstanding three-day WEEKEND ☺
REMEMBER ISAT begin on Tuesday! Get a good night’s rest and eat a good
breakfast! Plan to be at school by 8:45 a.m. every day next week. Testing begins
9:00 A.M. sharp. Late students will not be allowed to go to their classrooms until
testing is over for the day.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus and Study Guide- Week of February 15, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of February 15, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*Students were assigned a Newsbowl category last week because they will participate in another Newbowl competition on this Friday. In order for them to be prepared for the competition each student was told to locate a notable article from last week’s news and write a brief summary about it. My students were also told to bring a copy of the article to school to share with their Newsbowl group. The summaries should be brief explaining who, when, where, what, why, and how. It is due on Wednesday, Feb. 17th.
*Ch. 13 tests were returned last Friday.
* Our marking period will end next Friday, February 26. Therefore all late work for Ch. 13 and 14 must be
turned in by Wednesday, February 24th.
*There will be a test covering Sections 1-4, pp. 219- 226 of Ch. 14 next Tuesday or Wednesday. I’ll
confirm the test day, this week.
Monday, February 15 – No School due to President’s Day
Tuesday, February 16–
Review Section 3 questions and last week’s power notes
Define: aqueducts, typhus, industry, latifundias, publicans, and artisans
Begin reading and discussing Section 4- pp. 224-226
Homework: Copy of notable news article and a brief summary due Wednesday (see above)
Wednesday, February 17–
Finish reading and discussing Section 4- pp. 224-226
Share & review articles to prepare for Friday’s Newsbowl
Begin Roman map
Homework: Do Section 4 Questions pp. 226 # 2 and 3 only
Finish Roman map – due Friday
Thursday, February 18–
Review homework
Small group work: 3 column notes regarding pp. 224-226
Homework: Complete Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting Roman Republic and U.S. government
Finish Roman map – due Friday
Friday, February 19–
Newsbowl Activity
Review homework, time permitting
Homework: Study for test
Study Guide for Chapter 14 Test
Study the following for the test:
1. Details regarding how Romans took back control of their government from the Etruscans
2. Organization of republic
3. Date republic was established
4. Date Punic Wars began and ended
5. Know the outcomes of all 3 Punic Wars
6. Similarities of Roman government and U.S. government
7. Similarities of Roman military and U.S. military
8. How the effects of Roman conquest changed Roman economy and government
9. Territories Rome controlled
10. Major sea that liked Rome to the territories Rome controlled
11. All vocabulary words
12. Section 1-4 questions and answers as discussed in class
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of February 15, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*Students were assigned a Newsbowl category last week because they will participate in another Newbowl competition on this Friday. In order for them to be prepared for the competition each student was told to locate a notable article from last week’s news and write a brief summary about it. My students were also told to bring a copy of the article to school to share with their Newsbowl group. The summaries should be brief explaining who, when, where, what, why, and how. It is due on Wednesday, Feb. 17th.
*Ch. 13 tests were returned last Friday.
* Our marking period will end next Friday, February 26. Therefore all late work for Ch. 13 and 14 must be
turned in by Wednesday, February 24th.
*There will be a test covering Sections 1-4, pp. 219- 226 of Ch. 14 next Tuesday or Wednesday. I’ll
confirm the test day, this week.
Monday, February 15 – No School due to President’s Day
Tuesday, February 16–
Review Section 3 questions and last week’s power notes
Define: aqueducts, typhus, industry, latifundias, publicans, and artisans
Begin reading and discussing Section 4- pp. 224-226
Homework: Copy of notable news article and a brief summary due Wednesday (see above)
Wednesday, February 17–
Finish reading and discussing Section 4- pp. 224-226
Share & review articles to prepare for Friday’s Newsbowl
Begin Roman map
Homework: Do Section 4 Questions pp. 226 # 2 and 3 only
Finish Roman map – due Friday
Thursday, February 18–
Review homework
Small group work: 3 column notes regarding pp. 224-226
Homework: Complete Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting Roman Republic and U.S. government
Finish Roman map – due Friday
Friday, February 19–
Newsbowl Activity
Review homework, time permitting
Homework: Study for test
Study Guide for Chapter 14 Test
Study the following for the test:
1. Details regarding how Romans took back control of their government from the Etruscans
2. Organization of republic
3. Date republic was established
4. Date Punic Wars began and ended
5. Know the outcomes of all 3 Punic Wars
6. Similarities of Roman government and U.S. government
7. Similarities of Roman military and U.S. military
8. How the effects of Roman conquest changed Roman economy and government
9. Territories Rome controlled
10. Major sea that liked Rome to the territories Rome controlled
11. All vocabulary words
12. Section 1-4 questions and answers as discussed in class
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus- February 15, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of February 15, 2010
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Students spent all of last week in the media center completing note cards and source cards their catastrophic event. Students will receive their graded note cards back on Tuesday and then begin the process of creating an outline.
• Upcoming research due dates:
o Monday, February 26: Typed Outline using Power Notes
o Friday, February 26: Typed Draft of Research Paper
• The Chicago Board Options Exchange permission slip and Monday is due on Tuesday 3/9. Be sure to get those into me ASAP!
• Our March Reading Log is due on Tuesday, March 16. Don’t forget signatures!!!
• Our marking period ends next Friday, Feb. 26th. Be sure to turn in all late work by next Wednesday, Feb. 24th.
Monday, February 15
No School
Homework: NONE!
Tuesday, February 16
Return Graded Note Cards
Introduce Vocabra List #10
How to make an outline using note cards
Outline Work Time
Homework: Work on your written draft of the outline.
Read Poetry Elements Packet.
Wednesday, February 17
8th & 9th Period: Media Center Back Tables with COWS
Homework: Sample Words by Themselves Packet
Be sure to bring your handwritten outline because we will begin typing it tomorrow☺
You may want to bring a flash drive.
Thursday, February 18
8th Period: Media Center Computers
9th Period: Front Tables
Homework: Keep working on outline.
Vocabra Word Story: The TOPIC is your choice of Math, Science, Social
Studies, OR Reading/LA.
Friday, February 19
8th Period: Front Tables
9th Period: Media Center Computers
Homework: Finish your outline- it is due on MONDAY!
Have an outstanding WEEKEND ☺
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of February 15, 2010
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Students spent all of last week in the media center completing note cards and source cards their catastrophic event. Students will receive their graded note cards back on Tuesday and then begin the process of creating an outline.
• Upcoming research due dates:
o Monday, February 26: Typed Outline using Power Notes
o Friday, February 26: Typed Draft of Research Paper
• The Chicago Board Options Exchange permission slip and Monday is due on Tuesday 3/9. Be sure to get those into me ASAP!
• Our March Reading Log is due on Tuesday, March 16. Don’t forget signatures!!!
• Our marking period ends next Friday, Feb. 26th. Be sure to turn in all late work by next Wednesday, Feb. 24th.
Monday, February 15
No School
Homework: NONE!
Tuesday, February 16
Return Graded Note Cards
Introduce Vocabra List #10
How to make an outline using note cards
Outline Work Time
Homework: Work on your written draft of the outline.
Read Poetry Elements Packet.
Wednesday, February 17
8th & 9th Period: Media Center Back Tables with COWS
Homework: Sample Words by Themselves Packet
Be sure to bring your handwritten outline because we will begin typing it tomorrow☺
You may want to bring a flash drive.
Thursday, February 18
8th Period: Media Center Computers
9th Period: Front Tables
Homework: Keep working on outline.
Vocabra Word Story: The TOPIC is your choice of Math, Science, Social
Studies, OR Reading/LA.
Friday, February 19
8th Period: Front Tables
9th Period: Media Center Computers
Homework: Finish your outline- it is due on MONDAY!
Have an outstanding WEEKEND ☺
Monday, February 8, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus- Week of February 8, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of February 8, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*Students will participate in another Newbowl next Friday. In order for them to be prepared for the competition each student is expected to locate, read, and bring an article to school regarding his/her assigned Newsbowl category. Remember each article should be notable news for this week only, for the following categories: world news, national news, sports, arts and entertainment, people and places. Students should use a noteworthy periodical such as: newspapers, news magazines, online articles, etc.
*The articles should include a brief summary regarding who, when, when, what, why, and how. It is due on Wednesday, Feb. 17th.
Monday, February 8 –
Answer question # 3- p. 220
Review two-column notes from last week
Compare and contrast Roman Republic and U.S. Government
Homework: Read pp. 219-221 to create a timeline of important events for: 509 B.C., 450 B.C., 275 B.C.,
250 B.C., and 146 B.C. (Be prepared to add more assigned given dates throughout Ch. 14)
Tuesday, February 9– Lunch time review session
Review homework
Define maniple , legions, and legionaries
Read and discuss pp. 221-222 and complete Sect. 2 questions p. 222 # 2-4
Homework: Finish Section 2 Questions p. 222 # 2 – 4, if necessary. Answer each question thoroughly using 2 or more sentences.
Wednesday, February 10–
Review homework
Discuss and take notes: Causes and Effects of Roman Conquests
Begin Power notes- 1st Punic War pp. 222-224
Homework: None - Study for Science test tonight
Thursday, February 11–
Define: Carthage, Punic Wars, corvus, Hannibal Barca
Continue Power notes- 2nd Punic War pp. 222-224
Homework: Finish 2nd and 3rd Punic Wars power notes using subtopics given in class, if necessary
Friday, February 12–
Review power notes
Complete Section 3 Questions p. 224 # 1-4
Homework: Don’t forget to locate and write a short summary for an article for your assigned category of_________
It is due on Wednesday, Feb. 17th.
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of February 8, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*Students will participate in another Newbowl next Friday. In order for them to be prepared for the competition each student is expected to locate, read, and bring an article to school regarding his/her assigned Newsbowl category. Remember each article should be notable news for this week only, for the following categories: world news, national news, sports, arts and entertainment, people and places. Students should use a noteworthy periodical such as: newspapers, news magazines, online articles, etc.
*The articles should include a brief summary regarding who, when, when, what, why, and how. It is due on Wednesday, Feb. 17th.
Monday, February 8 –
Answer question # 3- p. 220
Review two-column notes from last week
Compare and contrast Roman Republic and U.S. Government
Homework: Read pp. 219-221 to create a timeline of important events for: 509 B.C., 450 B.C., 275 B.C.,
250 B.C., and 146 B.C. (Be prepared to add more assigned given dates throughout Ch. 14)
Tuesday, February 9– Lunch time review session
Review homework
Define maniple , legions, and legionaries
Read and discuss pp. 221-222 and complete Sect. 2 questions p. 222 # 2-4
Homework: Finish Section 2 Questions p. 222 # 2 – 4, if necessary. Answer each question thoroughly using 2 or more sentences.
Wednesday, February 10–
Review homework
Discuss and take notes: Causes and Effects of Roman Conquests
Begin Power notes- 1st Punic War pp. 222-224
Homework: None - Study for Science test tonight
Thursday, February 11–
Define: Carthage, Punic Wars, corvus, Hannibal Barca
Continue Power notes- 2nd Punic War pp. 222-224
Homework: Finish 2nd and 3rd Punic Wars power notes using subtopics given in class, if necessary
Friday, February 12–
Review power notes
Complete Section 3 Questions p. 224 # 1-4
Homework: Don’t forget to locate and write a short summary for an article for your assigned category of_________
It is due on Wednesday, Feb. 17th.
Social Studies Syllabus- Week of February 1, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of February 1, 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.
*Conferences are this week. Please be mindful these are portfolio conferences, therefore all students must be present at their conference. If the student is not able to attend please reschedule the conference.
*Last week we discussed strategies for studying for the test. Students should spend at least 30-45 minutes each night studying for the test. See below.
Monday, February 1 –
Map Review and review p. 58
Review Newsbowl results
Homework: Study for test – ***Hint….I strongly urge you to make flash cards for your vocabulary words**
Put the word on one side. then put the definition on the other side. Be sure
to include a sentence with a blank instead of the word.
Tuesday, February 2– Lunch time review session
Continue reviewing for test
Homework: Study for test – ***Hint….I strongly urge you to make flash cards using each bullet point on the
study guide. ***
Wednesday, February 3–
Finish reviewing for test.
Introduce Ch. 14 and define: republic, veto, and Twelve Tables
Homework: Study for test
***Don’t forget that conferences are tomorrow for most students. You must be present at your
conference. If you can not attend please reschedule the conference. ***
Thursday, February 4– Half Day – Students are dismissed at noon
Ch. 14Test
Finish reading pp. 219-220 and define: republic, veto, and Twelve Tables, if necessary
Homework: Finish reading pp. 219-220 and define: republic, veto, and Twelve Tables, if necessary
Complete 2 column notes on patricians, plebeians, consuls, judges and tribunes
Designate a column for the following topics: Name - Definition of who they are – tell their responsibilities
Due Monday, Feb. 8th
Friday, February 5– Half Day and Pajama Day – Students are dismissed at noon
Only classes for periods: 8, 5, 7, 9 - No social studies today
Homework: Finish above homework – Due Monday, Feb. 8th
Map Review Questions - P. 211
**Read and complete questions # 1 – 3 on p. 211 then
answer the following questions:
4. What is the name of the area where the Romans lived?
5. What is the name of the area where the Etruscans
lived?
6. What are the two major rivers located near the above
mentioned areas?
7. What is the name of the large mountain chain near the
above mentioned areas?
8. Why were the Etruscans known as “the people of the
sea”?
9. What shape does Italy look very similar to?
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of February 1, 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.
*Conferences are this week. Please be mindful these are portfolio conferences, therefore all students must be present at their conference. If the student is not able to attend please reschedule the conference.
*Last week we discussed strategies for studying for the test. Students should spend at least 30-45 minutes each night studying for the test. See below.
Monday, February 1 –
Map Review and review p. 58
Review Newsbowl results
Homework: Study for test – ***Hint….I strongly urge you to make flash cards for your vocabulary words**
Put the word on one side. then put the definition on the other side. Be sure
to include a sentence with a blank instead of the word.
Tuesday, February 2– Lunch time review session
Continue reviewing for test
Homework: Study for test – ***Hint….I strongly urge you to make flash cards using each bullet point on the
study guide. ***
Wednesday, February 3–
Finish reviewing for test.
Introduce Ch. 14 and define: republic, veto, and Twelve Tables
Homework: Study for test
***Don’t forget that conferences are tomorrow for most students. You must be present at your
conference. If you can not attend please reschedule the conference. ***
Thursday, February 4– Half Day – Students are dismissed at noon
Ch. 14Test
Finish reading pp. 219-220 and define: republic, veto, and Twelve Tables, if necessary
Homework: Finish reading pp. 219-220 and define: republic, veto, and Twelve Tables, if necessary
Complete 2 column notes on patricians, plebeians, consuls, judges and tribunes
Designate a column for the following topics: Name - Definition of who they are – tell their responsibilities
Due Monday, Feb. 8th
Friday, February 5– Half Day and Pajama Day – Students are dismissed at noon
Only classes for periods: 8, 5, 7, 9 - No social studies today
Homework: Finish above homework – Due Monday, Feb. 8th
Map Review Questions - P. 211
**Read and complete questions # 1 – 3 on p. 211 then
answer the following questions:
4. What is the name of the area where the Romans lived?
5. What is the name of the area where the Etruscans
lived?
6. What are the two major rivers located near the above
mentioned areas?
7. What is the name of the large mountain chain near the
above mentioned areas?
8. Why were the Etruscans known as “the people of the
sea”?
9. What shape does Italy look very similar to?
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus- February 8, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of February 8, 2010
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Students will spend the entire week doing research on their catastrophic event. Although they will have class time students will need to do research at home too.
• Upcoming research due dates:
o Wednesday 2/10: Students need to have at least 15 note cards done.
o Friday 2/11: Collect students final note cards (minimum of 25)
• The February Reading Log is due on Friday, February 12. Don’t forget signatures!!!
• Remember our schedule is different this week. We will follow this schedule: 1st per, 8th per, 9th per in the morning instead of our 1st- 3rd period schedule. Students will still have 4th - 7th period as normal. Then instead of 8th and 9th periods in the afternoon, we will have 2nd and 3rd period classes in the afternoon.
Monday, February 8
2nd Period: Computers
3rd Period: Front Tables
Homework: Work on researching your topic.
Tuesday, February 9
2nd Period: Front Tables
3rd Period: Computers
Homework: Work on researching your topic. Remember- you must have at least 15 note cards done by tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 10
2nd Period: Back Tables- Note card check
3rd Period: Back Tables
Homework: Author’s Purpose Packet. Work on researching your topic.
Thursday, February 11
2nd Period: Computers
3rd Period: Front Tables
Homework: Keep working on research, note cards, and source cards. Your final note cards will be collected at the end of the class tomorrow. You must have 25 or more cards completed. Reading Log #5 is due tomorrow!
Friday, February 12
Collect Reading Logs
2nd Period: Front Tables
3rd Period: Computers - Collect Final Note Cards
Homework: Have a SUPER Three-Day WEEKEND ☺
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of February 8, 2010
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Students will spend the entire week doing research on their catastrophic event. Although they will have class time students will need to do research at home too.
• Upcoming research due dates:
o Wednesday 2/10: Students need to have at least 15 note cards done.
o Friday 2/11: Collect students final note cards (minimum of 25)
• The February Reading Log is due on Friday, February 12. Don’t forget signatures!!!
• Remember our schedule is different this week. We will follow this schedule: 1st per, 8th per, 9th per in the morning instead of our 1st- 3rd period schedule. Students will still have 4th - 7th period as normal. Then instead of 8th and 9th periods in the afternoon, we will have 2nd and 3rd period classes in the afternoon.
Monday, February 8
2nd Period: Computers
3rd Period: Front Tables
Homework: Work on researching your topic.
Tuesday, February 9
2nd Period: Front Tables
3rd Period: Computers
Homework: Work on researching your topic. Remember- you must have at least 15 note cards done by tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 10
2nd Period: Back Tables- Note card check
3rd Period: Back Tables
Homework: Author’s Purpose Packet. Work on researching your topic.
Thursday, February 11
2nd Period: Computers
3rd Period: Front Tables
Homework: Keep working on research, note cards, and source cards. Your final note cards will be collected at the end of the class tomorrow. You must have 25 or more cards completed. Reading Log #5 is due tomorrow!
Friday, February 12
Collect Reading Logs
2nd Period: Front Tables
3rd Period: Computers - Collect Final Note Cards
Homework: Have a SUPER Three-Day WEEKEND ☺
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus- February 1, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of February 1, 2010
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Students received information regarding the Research Paper we are beginning to write. The signed parent letter and topic choices are due on Wednesday 2/3. Be sure to follow all the due dates given!
• Students working in the Red Fern Read Ahead Group must continue writing their comparison essay. The essay is due on Friday, February 5.
• 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.
• Winter Conferences are on Thursday, February 4. Scheduled conference times went home two weeks ago. Please email me if you need to change your time.
• Our school started Penny Wars two weeks ago to raise money for the Haiti Relief Fund. Bring pennies and paper currency for your advisory and silver coins to bomb☺ other advisories. Penny Wars end in one week, on Monday, Feb 8.
• Our February Reading Log is due on Friday, February 12. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, February 1
Where the Red Fern Grows Vocabulary TEST Chapters 12-20
Continue Working on Persuasive Packet
Study for the Red Fern Comprehension Test (Whole Novel)
Homework: Study for Red Fern Comprehension Test! Best way to study is to review the questions within your Red Fern packet!
Tuesday, February 2
Red Fern Comprehension Test
Begin Watching: Where the Red Fern Grows
Homework: Signed Parent Letter and Top 5 Research Topics are due TOMORROW! Remember- you must rank your five choices using numbers 1 to 5!
Wednesday, February 3
Collect Signed Research Letter and Topic Choices
Finish Red Fern Movie
How to Make a Source Card and Note Card
Work on Persuasive Packet
Homework: Persuasive Packet ______________________________. Bring in your research folder, index cards, and bag. These need to be in class with you on FRIDAY! Make sure your parents know when your conference is!
Thursday, February 4 (Conferences are TODAY!!!) HALF DAY!
Class for 1st – 4th No Reading/LA Today
Homework: Bring in your research folder, index cards, and bag. These need to be in class with you TOMORROW! Wear you PJs to school tomorrow☺ Arrive 15 minutes before you conference today!!!
Friday, February 5: HALF DAY and PAJAMA DAY!!!
Check in Research Folder, Index Cards, and Bag
Topics are Assigned and Research Begins!!!!
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND! Work on Research Note Cards and Source Cards! Remember- Penny Wars end on MONDAY☺
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of February 1, 2010
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Important Information:
• Students received information regarding the Research Paper we are beginning to write. The signed parent letter and topic choices are due on Wednesday 2/3. Be sure to follow all the due dates given!
• Students working in the Red Fern Read Ahead Group must continue writing their comparison essay. The essay is due on Friday, February 5.
• 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.
• Winter Conferences are on Thursday, February 4. Scheduled conference times went home two weeks ago. Please email me if you need to change your time.
• Our school started Penny Wars two weeks ago to raise money for the Haiti Relief Fund. Bring pennies and paper currency for your advisory and silver coins to bomb☺ other advisories. Penny Wars end in one week, on Monday, Feb 8.
• Our February Reading Log is due on Friday, February 12. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, February 1
Where the Red Fern Grows Vocabulary TEST Chapters 12-20
Continue Working on Persuasive Packet
Study for the Red Fern Comprehension Test (Whole Novel)
Homework: Study for Red Fern Comprehension Test! Best way to study is to review the questions within your Red Fern packet!
Tuesday, February 2
Red Fern Comprehension Test
Begin Watching: Where the Red Fern Grows
Homework: Signed Parent Letter and Top 5 Research Topics are due TOMORROW! Remember- you must rank your five choices using numbers 1 to 5!
Wednesday, February 3
Collect Signed Research Letter and Topic Choices
Finish Red Fern Movie
How to Make a Source Card and Note Card
Work on Persuasive Packet
Homework: Persuasive Packet ______________________________. Bring in your research folder, index cards, and bag. These need to be in class with you on FRIDAY! Make sure your parents know when your conference is!
Thursday, February 4 (Conferences are TODAY!!!) HALF DAY!
Class for 1st – 4th No Reading/LA Today
Homework: Bring in your research folder, index cards, and bag. These need to be in class with you TOMORROW! Wear you PJs to school tomorrow☺ Arrive 15 minutes before you conference today!!!
Friday, February 5: HALF DAY and PAJAMA DAY!!!
Check in Research Folder, Index Cards, and Bag
Topics are Assigned and Research Begins!!!!
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND! Work on Research Note Cards and Source Cards! Remember- Penny Wars end on MONDAY☺
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