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!!!