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