Social Studies Syllabus & February 21, 2011

Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of February 21, 2011
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org

Please read the following information:
*Due to conflicts scheduling the computer lab for our Black History activity, students will participate in the Newsbowl this Friday.
*Each student was assigned a Newsbowl category and is expected to locate, summarize an article about their assigned category, and bring the article to school. The article should be about notable news for week of Feb. 13 – Feb.19th.
The categories are: world news, national news, sports, arts and entertainment, family and society. Use periodicals such as: newspapers, news magazines, online articles, etc. Online articles must include the website address and the date it was obtained.
*S.S. test will be returned by this Friday.
* Grades will be online by Wednesday. Check for missing work because all late work is due by
Monday, February 28th

Monday, February 21 – No School

Tuesday, February 22 -
Movie: The Mighty Times Children’s March (in Birmingham, Alabama)
Homework: None

Wednesday, February 23-
Black History Month-Web quest
Homework- Finish Civil Rights handout

Thursday, February 24–
Share Newsbowl articles with Newswbowl group
Review Web quest and Civil Rights handout
Homework- None

Friday, February 25 –
Newsbowl Activity- regarding news for week of Feb. 13 – Feb.19th
Homework: None!! Have a great weekend!!

Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of February 21, 2011

Mrs. Alexander
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of February 22, 2011
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Trimester 2 ends on Friday, March 4th. In order to get grades ready we need all late work on our team by Tuesday, March 1st.
• The edited drafts of the research paper will be returned today! Students need to work on making corrections to their essay’s and have their final draft ready to turn in on Friday, February 25. The final paper must include a cover page, final outline, works consulted, and drafts of the outline and essay.
• ISAT begins next week! Please be sure you get a good night sleep, are on time to school, and eat a good breakfast. You may bring in a healthy snack and water bottle each day next week!
• Our sixth Reading Log is due on Friday, March 11. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.

Monday, February 21 - No School

Tuesday, February 22
Return Edited Research Papers-
Review ISAT questions
9th Period: How to Make a Power Point

Homework: Work on the rough draft of your Power Point.
Make your Cover Page for your final paper- See example in Research Basics guide

Wednesday, February 23
Introduce Power Point Project and Rubric
Power Point Rough Draft

Homework: Finish your Power Point Rough Draft- it must be complete tomorrow before you can begin working on it on the computers.
Work on your FINAL Research Paper
Use Easybib.com and your source cards to create your Works Consulted page

Thursday, February 24
Power Point Work Time
Review ISAT questions
Book in A… presentations

Homework: Finish your FINAL Research Paper! It is due tomorrow! The final paper must include each thing in this order 1. Cover page 2. Final outline 3. Final paper 4. Works consulted 5. Edited Draft of Outline 6. Adult Edited Draft of Essay -See example in Research Basics guide

Friday, February 25
Turn in FINAL Research Paper
Power Point Work Time
Book in A… presentations

Homework: Have an OUTSTANDING weekend!!! Work on your power point!

Social Studies Syllabus & February 14, 2011

Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of February 14, 2011 (Updated 5:30p.m.)
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*Students will participate in another Newsbowl activity next Monday. Each student will be assigned a
Newsbowl category and is expected to locate, summarize an article about their assigned category, and bring the article to school. The article should be notable news from this week beginning Feb. 13 – Feb.19th.
The categories are: world news, national news, sports, arts and entertainment, family and society. Use
periodicals such as: newspapers, news magazines, online articles, etc. Online articles must include the
website address and the date it was obtained.
*There will be a S.S. test on Friday, Feb. 18th. Students received a study guide on last week’s syllabus. Be sure to know these vocabulary words: republic, patrician, plebeian, consul, veto, senator, judge,
publican, Twelve Tables, tribune, assembly, Hannibal Barca, legion, legionary, legionaries, maniple, typhus, industry, latifundias, artisans, aqueduct, reform, reformer, dictator, triumvirate, booty
*Extra Credit Assignment: Create a vocabulary review game, puzzle, etc for the above words. Earn up to
4 extra credit pts. Due Thursday, Feb. 17th

Monday, February 14 - HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
Assign Newsbowl topics
Define: artisans, dictator, triumvirate, booty
Begin reading pp. 227-230 & complete chart: reformers, their reforms, and effect
Homework: Finish chart for these reformers: Marius, Sulla, Pompey, & Caesar

Tuesday, February 15 -
Review homework and collapse of Roman republic
Homework: Continue studying for test

Wednesday, February 16-
Movie: Ancient Rome
Homework- Continue studying for test

Thursday, February 17 – Review session
Review for test
Homework- Continue studying for test

Friday, February 18 –
Ch. 14Test
Black History
Homework: Finish Newsbowl article and summary. Due Tuesday, Feb. 22nd.

Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of February 14, 2011

Mrs. Alexander
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of February 14, 2011
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Thank you for being so flexible with the rescheduling of conferences due to the snow days! I sent home confirmations of rescheduled conferences last week. Remember office hours are on Wednesday 2/16 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. Email me with any questions!
• The typed first draft of the research paper is due on Wednesday 2/16. On Wednesday I will send home essays with edit forms to parents who volunteered to help edit.
• We will begin presenting The Cay Projects (Book in A…) this week!
• Our sixth Reading Log is due on Friday, March 11. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.

Monday, February 14 
Work on Book in A….
ISAT Reading Practice Test

Homework: Work on Book in A…. – due by end of class on Tuesday
Work on your 1st typed draft of the research paper. It is due on Wednesday.

Tuesday, February 15
Work on Book in A…. It is due by end of class today.
Vocabra Captions
Work on Research Draft

Homework: Finish your first typed draft of the research paper. It is due tomorrow! The dodgeball tournament is after school today at 4! Come cheer on your friends!

Wednesday, February 16 (Office Hours after school today from 4:00 to 5:30)
Turn in 1st Typed Draft of Research Paper
Present Book in A…
ISAT Practice Test with Extended Response

Homework: None

Thursday, February 17
Works Consulted- How to do it?
Peer Edit Extended Response
Vocabra: Spelling Race and White Board Sentences

Homework: Work on your works consulted page.

Friday, February 18
Media Center 8th: Check Out/Return Books
List #10 Vocabra Tests
Homework: Have an OUTSTANDING 3-Day weekend!!!

Social Studies Syllabus & Ch. 14 Study Guide- February 7, 2011

Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of February 7, 2011
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*Before our snow days, students were told they must still summarize and bring an article to school for our upcoming Newsbowl/Newsbrain comptetion. Our Newsbowl/Newsbrain competition will be held on this Monday. regarding notable news for the week of Jan. 23 – Jan. 29th only.
*There will be a S.S. test on Thursday or Friday, Feb. 17 or 18th. A study guide is on the back of this
syllabus. I strongly encourage each student to take notes regarding each item on the study guide.

Monday, February 7- Newsbowl articles due today
Review articles with group
Newsbowl/Newsbrain competition
Homework: None but begin studying for next week’s test

Tuesday, February 8 -
Review 2 nd Punic War pp. 222-223
Read and take power notes on 3rd Punic War p. 223 using these subtopics:
Why 3rd war began; Rome attacked Carthage; Outcome of 3rd war
Homework: None but begin studying for next week’s test

Wednesday, February 9-
Begin reading pp. 224-226 and take concept notes on: Effects of conquest before wars and after wars
Effects of Conquest regarding: Before Punic Wars AND After Punic Wars
1. Types of farms
2. Where people lived
3. What farmers produced
4. Who owned the land
5. Taxes
6. Roman Business
7. Reactions Social Classes
Homework- Finish above chart

Thursday, February 10 –
Review homework and begin map
Homework: Finish Map

Friday, February 11 –
Define: dictator, reforms, triumvirate
Review homework and begin reading pp. 227-230
Homework: Study for test

****************************STUDY GUIDE***********************************

Study the Following for Ch.14 Test:

1. Details regarding how Romans took back control of their government from the Etruscans
2. Organization of republic leadership and their responsibilities (see chart)
3. Date republic was established
4. Purpose of Twelve Tables & why they were important
5. Date Punic Wars began and ended
6. Know the outcomes of all 3 Punic Wars
7. Similarities & differences of Roman government and U.S. government
8. Similarities & differences of Roman military and U.S. military
9. How the effects of Roman conquest changed Roman economy and government
10. Territories Rome controlled and waterways near Italian peninsula (see map)
11. All Ch. 14 vocabulary words (see words in spiral)
12. Know the reforms of the following people and the effects of the reforms: Sulla, Crassus, Pompey, & Caesar
13. Fall of Roman Republic

Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of February 7, 2011

Mrs. Alexander
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of February 7, 2011
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com

Important Information:
• Due to the Snow Days we did not have Parent- Teacher Conferences on Thursday. Our District is in the process of figuring out alternative plans. As soon as I know I will send home information. Thank you for your understanding in the unique situation.
• Research: The research outlines are due on Tuesday, February 8. Due to the snow days we lost one work day so they will now be due at the end of the day on Tuesday. We will have the COW’S on Tues. for students who need those extra periods to finish the outline.
• We will begin writing our essays this week. A typed draft of your introduction paragraph is due on Thursday 2/10. We will review how to write these in class this week. We will also work on writing conclusion paragraphs. The typed first draft is due on Wednesday 2/16.
• The Cay Project (Book in A…) is due on Tuesday, February 15. Please be sure your group is productively working on this throughout the week.
• Our fifth Reading Log is due on Friday, February 11. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.

Monday, February 7
Introduce List #10 Vocabra
Outline Work Time: COWs periods 8-9

Homework: Work on your outline. It is due by the end of 9th period tomorrow. You need to write 6 Vocabra Sentences. If your last name starts with A-K write sentences using the first six words; if you last name starts with M-Z write sentences using the last six words.

Tuesday, February 8
Begin Outline Conferences
Outline Work Time: COWs Periods 8-9
Work on Book in A…

Homework: Work on one written item for “Book in a …” project such a literary element for outside of container or something for the inside of the container. – Due Wednesday

Wednesday, February 9
Finish Outline Conferences
How to Write an Introduction Paragraph
Vocabra Word Drawing

Homework: Finish your introduction paragraph (It is STRONGLY recommended that it be typed and double spaced)



Thursday, February 10
Peer Revisions: Introduction Paragraph
Work on Drafting your Research Paper
Work on Book in A…

Homework: (1) Work on your 1st Typed Draft of the Research Paper- it is due on next Wed.
(2) Your 5th reading log is due tomorrow- be sure to get parent signatures.
(3) Work on another written item for “Book in a …” project such a literary element for outside of container or something for the inside of the container. – Due Friday

Friday, February 11
Turn in Reading Log
How to Write a Conclusion Paragraph
Work on Book in A…

Homework: Have an OUTSTANDING weekend!!! Work on your research paper! Your first typed draft is due on Wednesday 2/16.

Social Studies Syllabus January 31 - February 4, 2011

Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of January 31 – February 4, 2011
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*Students will participate in another Newsbowl activity next Thursday. Each student was assigned a Newsbowl category and is expected to locate & summarize an article about their assigned category, and bring the article to school. Remember each article should be notable news regarding the week of Jan. 23 – Jan. 29th only. The categories are: world news, national news, sports, arts and entertainment, family and society. Recommended periodicals include: newspapers, news magazines, online articles, etc. Online articles must have the website address and the date it was obtained.
*The summary should be brief including who, when, where, what, why, and how. It is now due on
Thursday, Feb. 3rd. instead of Wednesday because I want the math period 2&3 students to have
time to study for the math test.
*There will be a S.S. test on Thursday, Feb. 17th. A study guide will be sent home this week.

Monday, January 31, 2011-
Finish reviewing Section 2 and p. 222 questions #2-4
Review 2 nd Punic War pp. 222-223 using these subtopics: Beginning of 2nd War; Hannibal attacks Rome; Outcome of 2nd Punic War
Homework: Finish 2nd Punic War notes

Tuesday, February 1 -
Read and take power notes on 3rd Punic War p. 223
Discuss “How to Recognize a notable article and where to find online articles
Homework: None

Wednesday, February 2-
Begin reading pp. 224-226 and take concept notes on: Effects of conquest before wars and after wars.
Homework-Article and 1-2 paragraph brief summary due Thursday

Thursday, February 3 – 1/2 Day, students dismissed at noon
Work on Effect of Conquest notes pp. 224-226
Newsbowl competition
Homework: Finish Effect of Conquest notes, if necessary – Due Monday, February 7th

Friday, February 4 – 1/2 Day, students dismissed at noon
Homework: Don’t forget to finish Effect of Conquest notes, if necessary – Due Monday, February 7th

Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of January 31, 2011

Mrs. Alexander
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of January 31, 2011
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Conferences are on Thursday, February 3. I am sending another confirmation home on Monday. It will be on pink paper. Conference Schedules will be posted on my blog. Remember you need to arrive 15 minutes early. Please email me if you need to change your scheduled time!
• Research: Please be sure to follow along with the due dates given! Just as a reminder: the Final Note Cards/Source Cards are due on Monday 1/31. A BIG thank you to all the parents that volunteered to help out with this major project.
• Our fifth Reading Log is due on Friday, February 11. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.

Monday, January 31
25 Final Notes Cards due TODAY!
Meet with “Book in a …” group to plan one completed written item for “Book in a …” project such a literary element for outside of container or something for the inside of the container. – Due Wednesday
Media Center Front Tables: COW’s (last day for classroom research-continue researching on your own)

Homework: (1) Work on one written item for “Book in a …” project such a literary element for outside of container or something for the inside of the container. – Due Wednesday
(2) Begin deciding 2-3 subtopics to include in your paper. See your “Preliminary Research: What is my plan” page, in green packet (back side). We will begin outline process tomorrow using the power note format.
(3) Make sure your gold Cay packet is in school on Tuesday to put in your portfolio

Tuesday, February 1
Return Final Note Cards
Plan for Outline
Demonstrate Inspiration (computer program)
9th Period: COWS to begin Outline

Homework: Keep working on your outline & work on “Book in a …” – due Wednesday (see Monday’s homework)

Wednesday, February 2
8th/9th Period COWS: Outline Work Time
Meet with “Book in a …” group to plan next item for container

Homework: Work on your outline & work on “Book in a …”

Thursday, February 3 (Noon Dismissal)
No Reading/LA Today

Homework: Tomorrow is PJ Day and our Read-A-Thon. Bring your books, a healthy snack, and one comfy item!

Friday, February 4 (Noon Dismissal)
Rdg/LA - Read-A-Thon and PJ Day & take verb retest

Homework: Have an OUTSTANDING weekend!!! Work on your research outline! Your final outline is on Tuesday 2/8.

February 2011- Conference Schedule

JOLYNN ALEXANDER’S CONFERENCEs- February 3, 2011
TEAM 6-3 & jalexander@op97.org


Thursday Morning: February 3rd - 8:15 A.M : Franklin

Thursday afternoon February 3, 2011

12:35 – 12:50 p.m. Ryan

12:50 – 1:05 p.m. Keyon

1:05 – 1:20 p.m. Kayla

1:25 – 1:40 p.m.

1:40 – 1:55 p.m. Daniel

1:55 – 2:10 p.m. Break

2:10 – 2:25 p.m. Isaiah

2:25 – 2:40 p.m. Chris

2:40 – 2:55 p.m.

2:55 – 3:10 p.m. Patrick

3:10 – 3:25 p.m. Desiree

3:25 – 3:40 p.m. Mikeya

3:40 – 3:55 p.m. Megan

3:55 – 4:10 p.m. KaLynn

4:10 – 4:25 p.m. Dajah

4:25 – 4:40 p.m. Colin & Dad

4:40 – 4:55 p.m. Harold

4:55 – 5:10 p.m.

5:10-5:45 Dinner Break

5:50 – 6:05 p.m. Arianna

6:05 – 6:20 p.m. Olivia

6:20 – 6:35 p.m. Delaney

6:35 – 6:50p.m. Colin & Mom

6:50 – 7:05 p.m. Ellis

7:05 – 7:20 p.m. Dan

7:20 – 7:35 p.m. Eva

7:35 – 7:50 p.m. Declan

7:50 – 8:05 p.m. Kiara

8:05 - 8:20 p.m. Brian

Wednesday, Feb. 16th-12:40 P.M Lauren