Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of March 21, 2011
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
*There will be a test on Ch. 15 on Thursday, March 24th. The study guide was sent home last week.
*Articles and summaries regarding news for the week of March 13 – March19 will be due Friday, March 25th . The Newsbowl competition will be held Friday, as well. Students were assigned a topic last week.
* I strongly recommend, students who plan to leave early for vacation to take the test before he/she leaves town. It will be hard to remember what was learned while enjoying a great vacation.
Monday, March 21–
Finish two-column notes: Reforms of Diocletian; and Reforms of Constantine I
Review previous two column notes
Homework: Ch. 15 “Using Vocabulary” review puzzle p. 66- Due Wednesday
Tuesday, March 22–
Ancient Roman Architecture web quest
Homework: Roman Architecture- Study Sheet
Wednesday, March 23– Lunch time study session- Ask Ms. Alexander for a pass
Review homework
Review for test
Homework: Study for test
Thursday, March 24–
Ch. 15 test
Homework: Finish newspaper summary for week of March 13-19. Don’t forget to attach the newspaper article. Be sure to include the name & date of the periodical from which the article was found - Due Friday
Friday, March 25–
Share newspaper articles
Newsbowl competition
Homework: None! Have a wonderful Spring Vacation!! See you April 4th.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of March 21, 2011
Mrs. Alexander
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of March 21, 2011 (updated 3/22)
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• There will be a Chapter 5 Grammar: Adverbs and Adjectives Test on Thurs, March 24.
• Please note that our team does not accept any late work during the 3rd trimester. It is very important to stay organized and turn all your work in on time in order to do well.
• Our next Reading Log is due on Tuesday, April 12. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• End of the Year Field Trip permission slip and money is due on April 5. No refunds.
• I am offering an incentive to all students who pass all their tests with a C or better and have all work turned in for the next 3 weeks. We will have a celebration time for students to play their favorite games, during 9th period.
Monday, March 21
Adjectives and Adverbs- Lesson 5.6 (PP pg 7-9)
Media Center: 9th Period (Back table to return/check out books)
Homework: Study for your Adverb/Adjective TEST on Thursday.
Get Goal Sheets Signed
Finish Grammar Pkt p. 9
Tuesday, March 22
Adjectives and Adverbs- Lesson 5.7 (PP pg 10-11)
Review Elements of Nonfiction
Begin Nonfiction Flip Books
Homework: Study for your Adverb/Adjective TEST on Thursday.
Wednesday, March 23
Finish Nonfiction Flip Books
Adjectives and Adverbs REVIEW
Homework: Study for your Chapter 5 Grammar Test (Students will receive a practice Test TODAY to help study) The Extra Credit Multicultural Essay is due TOMORROW!
Thursday, March 24
Turn in Extra Credit Essay
Adjectives and Adverbs TEST
Study for List #11 TESTS
Homework: STUDY for your Vocabra List #11 TESTS!
Friday, March 25
Vocabra List #11 Tests
Nonfiction Reading Activity
Homework: Have an OUTSTANDING Spring Break!!!
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of March 21, 2011 (updated 3/22)
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• There will be a Chapter 5 Grammar: Adverbs and Adjectives Test on Thurs, March 24.
• Please note that our team does not accept any late work during the 3rd trimester. It is very important to stay organized and turn all your work in on time in order to do well.
• Our next Reading Log is due on Tuesday, April 12. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• End of the Year Field Trip permission slip and money is due on April 5. No refunds.
• I am offering an incentive to all students who pass all their tests with a C or better and have all work turned in for the next 3 weeks. We will have a celebration time for students to play their favorite games, during 9th period.
Monday, March 21
Adjectives and Adverbs- Lesson 5.6 (PP pg 7-9)
Media Center: 9th Period (Back table to return/check out books)
Homework: Study for your Adverb/Adjective TEST on Thursday.
Get Goal Sheets Signed
Finish Grammar Pkt p. 9
Tuesday, March 22
Adjectives and Adverbs- Lesson 5.7 (PP pg 10-11)
Review Elements of Nonfiction
Begin Nonfiction Flip Books
Homework: Study for your Adverb/Adjective TEST on Thursday.
Wednesday, March 23
Finish Nonfiction Flip Books
Adjectives and Adverbs REVIEW
Homework: Study for your Chapter 5 Grammar Test (Students will receive a practice Test TODAY to help study) The Extra Credit Multicultural Essay is due TOMORROW!
Thursday, March 24
Turn in Extra Credit Essay
Adjectives and Adverbs TEST
Study for List #11 TESTS
Homework: STUDY for your Vocabra List #11 TESTS!
Friday, March 25
Vocabra List #11 Tests
Nonfiction Reading Activity
Homework: Have an OUTSTANDING Spring Break!!!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Social Studies Syllabus & March 14, 2011
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of March 14, 2011(updated 3/14 6:30 p.m.)
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
*There will be a test on Ch. 15 on Thursday, March 24th. The study guide is on the back of this syllabus.
*Students need to locate and summarize an article regarding news for this week beginning March 13 – March19 for the following topic: __________________________________
*Articles will be due next Friday, March 25th and the Newsbowl competition will be held Friday, as well.
Monday, March 14–
Two-column notes: Benefits of Pax Romana onTrade and Reasons Twelve Tables were Changed
Homework: None
Tuesday, March 15–
Read and discuss pp. 236-238 and take two-column notes:
Problems People of Rome Faced; Homes of Rich; Living Conditions of Poor; Schooling of Rich Kids;
and Rich Women and Their Rights
Homework: Finish above two-column notes
Wednesday, March 16–
Review Roman Numeral handout
Define: empire, domus, islands, rhetoric, pig sticking , gladiators, , and Circus Maximus
Continue reading pp. 238-239 and taking two-column notes: Bathhouses; Public Games; Gladiators;
and Gladiator Games and Animals
Homework: Finish two-column notes and above definitions
Thursday, March 17–
Health Survey
Complete Latin Words handout
Begin reading & discussing pp. 240-243and take two-column notes on fall of Roman Empire:
Political Reasons ; Economic Reasons; and Foreign Reasons
Homework: Finish above two-column notes
Friday, March 18–
Define: inflation, barter, Rule by Divine Right, Praetorian Guards, villas, and provinces
Take two-column notes: Reforms of Diocletian; and Reforms of Constantine I
Homework: Study for test
Study Guide Ch. 15 Test
1. What happened to law during the Pax Romana
2. Effects of Pax Romana
3. Schooling of Roman children
4. Leisure activities
5. Compare and contrast Roman and U.S. families
6. Know what these emperors did and what happened as a result of it:
Augustus, Nero, Hadrian, Diocletian, and Constantine I
7. Reasons for the collapse of the Roman Empire
8. Study all your vocabulary words
9. Latin words handout (you will receive it on Thursday)
10. Roman Achievements and Contributions to our Modern Society
11. Be able to identify the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and Aqueducts and what they
were used for.
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of March 14, 2011(updated 3/14 6:30 p.m.)
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
*There will be a test on Ch. 15 on Thursday, March 24th. The study guide is on the back of this syllabus.
*Students need to locate and summarize an article regarding news for this week beginning March 13 – March19 for the following topic: __________________________________
*Articles will be due next Friday, March 25th and the Newsbowl competition will be held Friday, as well.
Monday, March 14–
Two-column notes: Benefits of Pax Romana onTrade and Reasons Twelve Tables were Changed
Homework: None
Tuesday, March 15–
Read and discuss pp. 236-238 and take two-column notes:
Problems People of Rome Faced; Homes of Rich; Living Conditions of Poor; Schooling of Rich Kids;
and Rich Women and Their Rights
Homework: Finish above two-column notes
Wednesday, March 16–
Review Roman Numeral handout
Define: empire, domus, islands, rhetoric, pig sticking , gladiators, , and Circus Maximus
Continue reading pp. 238-239 and taking two-column notes: Bathhouses; Public Games; Gladiators;
and Gladiator Games and Animals
Homework: Finish two-column notes and above definitions
Thursday, March 17–
Health Survey
Complete Latin Words handout
Begin reading & discussing pp. 240-243and take two-column notes on fall of Roman Empire:
Political Reasons ; Economic Reasons; and Foreign Reasons
Homework: Finish above two-column notes
Friday, March 18–
Define: inflation, barter, Rule by Divine Right, Praetorian Guards, villas, and provinces
Take two-column notes: Reforms of Diocletian; and Reforms of Constantine I
Homework: Study for test
Study Guide Ch. 15 Test
1. What happened to law during the Pax Romana
2. Effects of Pax Romana
3. Schooling of Roman children
4. Leisure activities
5. Compare and contrast Roman and U.S. families
6. Know what these emperors did and what happened as a result of it:
Augustus, Nero, Hadrian, Diocletian, and Constantine I
7. Reasons for the collapse of the Roman Empire
8. Study all your vocabulary words
9. Latin words handout (you will receive it on Thursday)
10. Roman Achievements and Contributions to our Modern Society
11. Be able to identify the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and Aqueducts and what they
were used for.
Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of March 14, 2011
Mrs. Alexander
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of March 14, 2011 (updated 3/14 at 5:30 p.m.)
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• We are beginning Chapter 5 Grammar: Adverbs and Adjectives this week. There will be a chapter 5 Test on Thursday, March 24.
• Please note that our team does not accept any late work during the 3rd trimester. It is very important to stay organized and get all of your work in on time to do well.
• Our seventh Reading Log is due on Tuesday, April 12. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Be sure to show parents the letter regarding taking a short health survey Thursday morning.
Monday, March 14 (Purple Food and Clothes)
Vocabra List #11
Introduce Adjectives and Adverbs- Lesson 5.1 (PP pg 2)
9th Period: Socratic Seminar
Homework: Adjectives/Adverbs PP page 1 (You’re Soooo Famous)
Tuesday, March 15 (White Food and Clothes)
Author Presentation Period 8 (Commons)
Adjectives and Adverbs- Lesson 5.2 (PP pg 3-4)
Homework: Finish Adjectives/Adverbs PP pg 3-4 if necessary.
Wednesday, March 16 (Red Food and Clothes)
Adjectives and Adverbs- Lesson 5.3 (PP pg 5)
Vocabra Word Drawing
Homework: None
Thursday, March 17 (Green Food and Clothes)
Adjectives and Adverbs- Lesson 5.4 (PP pg 6)
Write 12 Vocabra Sentences
Vocabra White Board Sentences
Homework: Vocabra Sell It! Your ad needs to be in define your word, sell it to the reader, be neatly done, and in color.
Friday, March 18 (Yellow/Orange Food and Clothes)
Adjectives and Adverbs- Lesson 5.5 (PP pg 7)
Vocabra Newspaper Captions
Read your Pleasure Book
Homework: Have an OUTSTANDING weekend!!! Get your Report Card Envelop Signed
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of March 14, 2011 (updated 3/14 at 5:30 p.m.)
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• We are beginning Chapter 5 Grammar: Adverbs and Adjectives this week. There will be a chapter 5 Test on Thursday, March 24.
• Please note that our team does not accept any late work during the 3rd trimester. It is very important to stay organized and get all of your work in on time to do well.
• Our seventh Reading Log is due on Tuesday, April 12. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Be sure to show parents the letter regarding taking a short health survey Thursday morning.
Monday, March 14 (Purple Food and Clothes)
Vocabra List #11
Introduce Adjectives and Adverbs- Lesson 5.1 (PP pg 2)
9th Period: Socratic Seminar
Homework: Adjectives/Adverbs PP page 1 (You’re Soooo Famous)
Tuesday, March 15 (White Food and Clothes)
Author Presentation Period 8 (Commons)
Adjectives and Adverbs- Lesson 5.2 (PP pg 3-4)
Homework: Finish Adjectives/Adverbs PP pg 3-4 if necessary.
Wednesday, March 16 (Red Food and Clothes)
Adjectives and Adverbs- Lesson 5.3 (PP pg 5)
Vocabra Word Drawing
Homework: None
Thursday, March 17 (Green Food and Clothes)
Adjectives and Adverbs- Lesson 5.4 (PP pg 6)
Write 12 Vocabra Sentences
Vocabra White Board Sentences
Homework: Vocabra Sell It! Your ad needs to be in define your word, sell it to the reader, be neatly done, and in color.
Friday, March 18 (Yellow/Orange Food and Clothes)
Adjectives and Adverbs- Lesson 5.5 (PP pg 7)
Vocabra Newspaper Captions
Read your Pleasure Book
Homework: Have an OUTSTANDING weekend!!! Get your Report Card Envelop Signed
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Social Studies Syllabus & March 9, 2011
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of March 7, 2011
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
*Last Monday, my students were told to locate a new Newsbowl article for their newly assigned topic. The news must be regarding notable news for the week beginning Feb. 27-March 5th because there will be a Jeopardy Newsbowl competition on Thursday.
*Students wishing to participate in our next Newsbowl competition, on Thursday, must have completed the article due on Wednesday and the other two previous articles. Everything is due by Wednesday.
Monday, March 7– No School- Pulaski Day
Tuesday, March 8–
Anticipation Guide and Roman Numeral handout
Introduce Ch. 15
Review Civil Rights handout
Homework: Newsbowl article due Wednesday regarding ______________________________
Finish Roman Numeral handout – due Thursday
Wednesday, March 9–
Share Newsbowl article
Read pp. 233-234 and begin Section 1 questions p. 234 # 2-5
Homework: Finish Section 1 questions p. 234 # 2-5, if necessary
Thursday, March 10–
Newsbowl Jeopardy Game
Review homework
Homework: None
Friday, March 11–
Use pp. 233-234 to define: Augustus, emperor, freedmen, census, and provincial governor
Use pp. 234-236 to define: tariffs, juris prudentes, Pax Romana, and standardized
Read pp. 234 – 236 and answer Section 2 questions #2-4
Homework: None
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of March 7, 2011
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
*Last Monday, my students were told to locate a new Newsbowl article for their newly assigned topic. The news must be regarding notable news for the week beginning Feb. 27-March 5th because there will be a Jeopardy Newsbowl competition on Thursday.
*Students wishing to participate in our next Newsbowl competition, on Thursday, must have completed the article due on Wednesday and the other two previous articles. Everything is due by Wednesday.
Monday, March 7– No School- Pulaski Day
Tuesday, March 8–
Anticipation Guide and Roman Numeral handout
Introduce Ch. 15
Review Civil Rights handout
Homework: Newsbowl article due Wednesday regarding ______________________________
Finish Roman Numeral handout – due Thursday
Wednesday, March 9–
Share Newsbowl article
Read pp. 233-234 and begin Section 1 questions p. 234 # 2-5
Homework: Finish Section 1 questions p. 234 # 2-5, if necessary
Thursday, March 10–
Newsbowl Jeopardy Game
Review homework
Homework: None
Friday, March 11–
Use pp. 233-234 to define: Augustus, emperor, freedmen, census, and provincial governor
Use pp. 234-236 to define: tariffs, juris prudentes, Pax Romana, and standardized
Read pp. 234 – 236 and answer Section 2 questions #2-4
Homework: None
Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of March 7, 2011
Mrs. Alexander
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of March 7, 2011 (updated March 9th)
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Welcome to the final trimester of 6th grade! Please note our team does not accept any late work during the 3rd trimester. It is very important to stay organized and get all of your work in on time to do well.
• We are presenting our PowerPoint presentations this week! Be sure to have your PP on your flash drive, a printout of your project, and be rehearsed!
• Our next 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.
• Extra credit Essay for the Multicultural Center was assigned last week for 10 extra credit points or 15 extra credit points if the essay is one of the winners - due March 24. Good Luck!
• A “Dictionary Scavenger Hunt” sheet was assigned last week and was due Friday, March 4th. Students were given time to work on it in class last Thursday and Friday. Only students who were absent from class on Friday may still turn in the handout.
Monday, March 7
No School
Tuesday, March 8
How to Mark a Socratic Seminar Reading
PowerPoint Presentations
Homework: Read Socratic Seminar Handouts- highlight the important parts of it.
Practice Power Point Presentation
Wednesday, March 9
PowerPoint Presentations
Homework: None
Thursday, March 10
Read “Singapore Whipping”
PowerPoint Presentations
Homework: Read “Singapore Whipping” AGAIN!
Your next reading log is due TOMORROW! Remember we do not accept late work so it is very important to get it signed and in on time!
Friday, March 11
Read and Mark Socratic Seminar Article: “Singapore Whipping”
Write Letters to next year’s 5th Graders
Turn in March Reading Log
Homework: Write TWO questions about the “Singapore Whipping” article. These questions should NOT be able to be answered with a yes or no; they must require deeper thinking and generate a discussion based on information found in article.
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of March 7, 2011 (updated March 9th)
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Welcome to the final trimester of 6th grade! Please note our team does not accept any late work during the 3rd trimester. It is very important to stay organized and get all of your work in on time to do well.
• We are presenting our PowerPoint presentations this week! Be sure to have your PP on your flash drive, a printout of your project, and be rehearsed!
• Our next 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.
• Extra credit Essay for the Multicultural Center was assigned last week for 10 extra credit points or 15 extra credit points if the essay is one of the winners - due March 24. Good Luck!
• A “Dictionary Scavenger Hunt” sheet was assigned last week and was due Friday, March 4th. Students were given time to work on it in class last Thursday and Friday. Only students who were absent from class on Friday may still turn in the handout.
Monday, March 7
No School
Tuesday, March 8
How to Mark a Socratic Seminar Reading
PowerPoint Presentations
Homework: Read Socratic Seminar Handouts- highlight the important parts of it.
Practice Power Point Presentation
Wednesday, March 9
PowerPoint Presentations
Homework: None
Thursday, March 10
Read “Singapore Whipping”
PowerPoint Presentations
Homework: Read “Singapore Whipping” AGAIN!
Your next reading log is due TOMORROW! Remember we do not accept late work so it is very important to get it signed and in on time!
Friday, March 11
Read and Mark Socratic Seminar Article: “Singapore Whipping”
Write Letters to next year’s 5th Graders
Turn in March Reading Log
Homework: Write TWO questions about the “Singapore Whipping” article. These questions should NOT be able to be answered with a yes or no; they must require deeper thinking and generate a discussion based on information found in article.
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