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!!!
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