Mrs. Alexander
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of April 18, 2011
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will have a Chapter 6 Grammar Test on Tuesday, April 19th.
• The final poetry project will be due on Friday, April 29th. Make sure you are working on your project over the next few weeks! Don’t wait until the last minute
• Our next Reading Log is due on Thursday, May 12. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
Monday, April 18
Introduce List #13 Vocabra Words
Grammar Ch 6: Review for Test
Emotion Poems (Pg 29-30)
Rhetorical Question Poems (Pg 31)
Homework: Study for the Chapter 6 Grammar test tomorrow! Use review sheet at the end of your packet. Also, work on your poetry project.
Tuesday, April 19
Grammar: Chapter 6 TEST
Bill Durham Poems (Pg 32)
I Don’t Understand Poems (Pg 33)
Homework: Vocabra Word Drawing. Write Poetry. Work on Poetry Project. Remember- tomorrow is our Team PBIS Electronic Reward Day! You can bring in an electronic video game to play but please check with Ms. A if you plan to bring a large game system. You need 10 Bright Blue Bee Tickets to participate.
Wednesday, April 20
Turn in Word Drawings
Team PBIS Electronic Reward Day!
Homework: Work on Poetry Project. Get Literature Circles Parent Letter Signed!!!! Enjoy your days off
Thursday, April 21
No School: Institute Day
Homework: Poetry Project
Mrs. Alexander
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of April 25, 2011
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• On Monday students will receive a letter regarding the Literature Circle Unit we will begin next week. I am requesting parent volunteers; please review the letter and send it back to school by Wednesday. If you have any questions please email me!
Thank you for your consideration!
• The final poetry project will be due on Friday, April 29th. Make sure you are working on your project and not waiting until the last minute. Be sure to look over pp. 22-23 and the rubric on pg. 37 to make sure you have included all the requirements. I know you want an outstanding grade.
• Our eighth Reading Log is due on Thursday, May 12.
Monday, April 25
Just Because… Poems (Pg 34)
Write 12 Vocabra Sentences
White Board Sentences with Partners
Homework: Be sure to get Literature Circle Letters filled out by your parents. I need these by Wednesday, please. Work on poetry project!
Bee Ticket if you turn the letter in on Tuesday.
Tuesday, April 26
Ode to… Poem (Pg 35)
Lit Circle Book Picks
Vocabra Skits
Homework: Work on your poetry Project. By today you should have all of your poems written. You need to work on editing, typing, illustrations, table of contents, and a cover. Be sure to have your poetry in class tomorrow- we are working on Identification of Elements.
Wednesday, April 27
Poetry Project- Review Identification Requirements (Page 36)
Vocabra Sell It
Homework: Finish adding Poetry Elements and Tricks to your poetry. There needs to be at least one identified in each poem. You need to use a highlighter and/or sticky notes to identify these throughout your project. You will have some poetry work time in class tomorrow- be sure you have your materials.
Thursday, April 28
Poetry Project Work Time
Spelling Race
Homework: Poetry Project is DUE TOMORROW! Be sure to look over pp. 22-23 and the rubric on pg. 37 to make sure you have included all the requirements. I know you want a great grade. Study for Vocabra #13TESTS, too.
Friday, April 29 - Turn in Poetry Project Today
Vocabra List 13 TESTS
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Social Syllabus for April 18 & 25, 2011
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of April 18, 2011 (Updated 4/26)
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*Students will have a quiz covering Ch.22 on next Wednesday, April 20th. To prepare for quiz students should study: Founder of Islam, Beliefs, who helped spread Islam and how, important rituals and why performed, holidays and why they are celebrated, all vocabulary words, guided notes, & section questions.
*Students should locate an article (do not summarize the article) regarding NOTEWORTHY news for the Newsbowl competition regarding news from last. Due Tuesday, April 19th. No articles about Oak Park are allowed.
*For the next few weeks, we will study the spread of Islam, Judaism and the Jewish Diaspora or the dispersion of the Jews from Palestine to various parts of the world.
*Those students who observe Passover, Monday’s homework is due on Wednesday. Happy Passover!!
Monday, April 18, 2011 –
Define: haijj, Quran, pillars of faith, mosque, iman, zakah, Ramadan, Islamic Paradise
Review Section 1 questions
Two-column notes: Islamic beliefs and rituals
Homework- read pp. 336-340 and take two-column notes on the following sub-topics
Rightly Guided Caliphs; Spread of Islam - Territories-; Spread of Islam - Reasons for success;
Discord During Reign of Umayyads; Effects of Traded during Reign of Abbasids
Don’t forget to bring in your Newspaper article- Do not summarize the article
Those students who observe Passover, Monday’s homework is due on Wednesday. Happy Passover!!
Tuesday, April 20, 2011 –
Review homework
Homework: Read pp. 342-344 Answer Section 3 questions - p. 344 # 2-5
Wednesday, April 19, 2011–
Newsbowl competition
Complete short newspaper article summary
Scholistic News Article: the Spread of Islam- Two column notes
Causes of Muslim and Christian Conflicts; Jerusalem 10-99-1187; Effects of Crusades in Europe; Ottoman Empire; Islam Today
Homework: Finish the above two column notes – due Monday
Thursday, April 21, 2011 – Institute Day – no school
Friday, April 22, 2011 – No School
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of April 25, 2011
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*Students will have a quiz covering Judaism on next Friday, May 6th. To prepare for quiz students should study: Founder of Judaism, Beliefs, what contributed to spread of Judaism and how, the Jewish Diaspora or the dispersion of the Jews from Palestine to various parts of the world., important rituals and why performed, holidays and why they are celebrated, all vocabulary words, guided notes, & section questions.
Monday, April 25, 2011 –
Read top of p. 342 and take two-column notes for these sub-topics: Muhammad’s teaching about females and Muhammad’s teaching about males.
Review notes
Begin “Islam Around the World” Map
Homework- Finish Islam map and study for quiz
Tuesday, April 26, 2011–
Review homework
Islam Time Line (back of “The Spread of Islam” article)
Homework: Finish Islam time line and study for quiz
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 –
Review homework & take quiz
Read Scholastic News article: Inside Afghanistan”
Homework: Complete Afghanistan map questions on separate sheet of paper
Thursday, April 28, 2011 –
Review homework
Introduce Judaism and read pp. 106-107
Define: Judaism, nomadic, Yahweh, descendants, exodus, covenant, Ten Commandments
Homework: None
Friday, April 29, 2011 –
Map questions p. 108
Read pp. 109-110
Two-Column notes: Founder of Judaism and Beliefs
Homework: None
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of April 18, 2011 (Updated 4/26)
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*Students will have a quiz covering Ch.22 on next Wednesday, April 20th. To prepare for quiz students should study: Founder of Islam, Beliefs, who helped spread Islam and how, important rituals and why performed, holidays and why they are celebrated, all vocabulary words, guided notes, & section questions.
*Students should locate an article (do not summarize the article) regarding NOTEWORTHY news for the Newsbowl competition regarding news from last. Due Tuesday, April 19th. No articles about Oak Park are allowed.
*For the next few weeks, we will study the spread of Islam, Judaism and the Jewish Diaspora or the dispersion of the Jews from Palestine to various parts of the world.
*Those students who observe Passover, Monday’s homework is due on Wednesday. Happy Passover!!
Monday, April 18, 2011 –
Define: haijj, Quran, pillars of faith, mosque, iman, zakah, Ramadan, Islamic Paradise
Review Section 1 questions
Two-column notes: Islamic beliefs and rituals
Homework- read pp. 336-340 and take two-column notes on the following sub-topics
Rightly Guided Caliphs; Spread of Islam - Territories-; Spread of Islam - Reasons for success;
Discord During Reign of Umayyads; Effects of Traded during Reign of Abbasids
Don’t forget to bring in your Newspaper article- Do not summarize the article
Those students who observe Passover, Monday’s homework is due on Wednesday. Happy Passover!!
Tuesday, April 20, 2011 –
Review homework
Homework: Read pp. 342-344 Answer Section 3 questions - p. 344 # 2-5
Wednesday, April 19, 2011–
Newsbowl competition
Complete short newspaper article summary
Scholistic News Article: the Spread of Islam- Two column notes
Causes of Muslim and Christian Conflicts; Jerusalem 10-99-1187; Effects of Crusades in Europe; Ottoman Empire; Islam Today
Homework: Finish the above two column notes – due Monday
Thursday, April 21, 2011 – Institute Day – no school
Friday, April 22, 2011 – No School
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of April 25, 2011
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*Students will have a quiz covering Judaism on next Friday, May 6th. To prepare for quiz students should study: Founder of Judaism, Beliefs, what contributed to spread of Judaism and how, the Jewish Diaspora or the dispersion of the Jews from Palestine to various parts of the world., important rituals and why performed, holidays and why they are celebrated, all vocabulary words, guided notes, & section questions.
Monday, April 25, 2011 –
Read top of p. 342 and take two-column notes for these sub-topics: Muhammad’s teaching about females and Muhammad’s teaching about males.
Review notes
Begin “Islam Around the World” Map
Homework- Finish Islam map and study for quiz
Tuesday, April 26, 2011–
Review homework
Islam Time Line (back of “The Spread of Islam” article)
Homework: Finish Islam time line and study for quiz
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 –
Review homework & take quiz
Read Scholastic News article: Inside Afghanistan”
Homework: Complete Afghanistan map questions on separate sheet of paper
Thursday, April 28, 2011 –
Review homework
Introduce Judaism and read pp. 106-107
Define: Judaism, nomadic, Yahweh, descendants, exodus, covenant, Ten Commandments
Homework: None
Friday, April 29, 2011 –
Map questions p. 108
Read pp. 109-110
Two-Column notes: Founder of Judaism and Beliefs
Homework: None
Monday, April 11, 2011
Social Studies Syllabus & April 11, 2011
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of April 11, 2011
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*For the next few weeks, we will study the spread of Christianity, Islam, Judaism and the Jewish Diaspora or the dispersion of the Jews from Palestine to various parts of the world.
*Students will have a quiz covering Ch.16 on Thursday, April 14th. To prepare for quiz students should study: Founder of Christianity, Beliefs, who helped spread Christianity and how, important rituals and why performed, holidays and why they are celebrated, all vocabulary words, guided notes, & section questions.
*Students should locate an article regarding NOTEWORTHY news for the Newsbowl competition for this week’s news. Due Tuesday, April 19th. No articles about Oak Park are allowed.
Monday, April 11, 2011 –
Finish two-column notes
Begin reading and discussing pp. 252-256
Homework- Define: parish, diocese, pope, doctrine, heresy, monks, nuns, monasteries, and abbot
Tuesday, April 12, 2011–
Continue reading & discussing pp. 252-256 and answer these questions:
1. How did early churches worship? 2. What did the apostles do? 3. By 300 A.D., what were the top three church leaders called? 4.Why was the Christian church organized in this way? 5. Explain why the western and eastern churches split. 6.Explain two major decisions Christian church leaders had to make by end of 300 A.D. 7.What were the monks who followed the Basilian rules expected to do? 8.What were the monks that followed the Benedictine rules expected to do? 9.Why were they expected to follow these rules? 10. How did the monks help spread Christianity?
Homework: Finish the above questions and complete “Using Vocabulary Ch. 16 handout p. 70
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 –
Review homework and review for quiz
Homework: Study for quiz
Thursday, April 14, 2011 –
Take Ch. 16 quiz
Intro Spread of Islam and begin reading pp. 330-334 and define Islam, submitting, Muhammad, pilgrims, Ka’bah, revelation, and Anno Hijrah.
Homework: None
Friday, April 15, 2011 –
Finish reading pp. 334 – 336 and complete Section 1 assessment questions # 2 - 5
Homework: None
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of April 11, 2011
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*For the next few weeks, we will study the spread of Christianity, Islam, Judaism and the Jewish Diaspora or the dispersion of the Jews from Palestine to various parts of the world.
*Students will have a quiz covering Ch.16 on Thursday, April 14th. To prepare for quiz students should study: Founder of Christianity, Beliefs, who helped spread Christianity and how, important rituals and why performed, holidays and why they are celebrated, all vocabulary words, guided notes, & section questions.
*Students should locate an article regarding NOTEWORTHY news for the Newsbowl competition for this week’s news. Due Tuesday, April 19th. No articles about Oak Park are allowed.
Monday, April 11, 2011 –
Finish two-column notes
Begin reading and discussing pp. 252-256
Homework- Define: parish, diocese, pope, doctrine, heresy, monks, nuns, monasteries, and abbot
Tuesday, April 12, 2011–
Continue reading & discussing pp. 252-256 and answer these questions:
1. How did early churches worship? 2. What did the apostles do? 3. By 300 A.D., what were the top three church leaders called? 4.Why was the Christian church organized in this way? 5. Explain why the western and eastern churches split. 6.Explain two major decisions Christian church leaders had to make by end of 300 A.D. 7.What were the monks who followed the Basilian rules expected to do? 8.What were the monks that followed the Benedictine rules expected to do? 9.Why were they expected to follow these rules? 10. How did the monks help spread Christianity?
Homework: Finish the above questions and complete “Using Vocabulary Ch. 16 handout p. 70
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 –
Review homework and review for quiz
Homework: Study for quiz
Thursday, April 14, 2011 –
Take Ch. 16 quiz
Intro Spread of Islam and begin reading pp. 330-334 and define Islam, submitting, Muhammad, pilgrims, Ka’bah, revelation, and Anno Hijrah.
Homework: None
Friday, April 15, 2011 –
Finish reading pp. 334 – 336 and complete Section 1 assessment questions # 2 - 5
Homework: None
Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of April 11, 2011
Mrs. Alexander
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of April 11, 2011 (updated 4:00 p.m.)
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• The 7th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, April 12th. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Students will have a Chapter 6 Grammar Test next week on Tuesday, April 19th.
• The final poetry project will be due on Friday, April 29th. Make sure you are working on your project over the course of the next few weeks! This is your time to shine so do your best work of the year. Don’t wait until the last minute
• The next Reading Log will be due on Thursday, May 12.
• Ch. 5 Grammar tests (answer sheets only) were sent home last Friday. Students with scores below 75% can make test corrections if they obtained a parent signature on the test. They must have the test signed in order to make the corrections on Wednesday during their lunch period.
Monday, April 11
Rhetorical Questions (PP page 18-19)
“IF” Prompts (Pg 24) only
Poetry Exploration (Poetry Packet Page 20-21)
Review Poetry Project (PP pg 22-23)
Homework: Reading Logs are due TOMORROW! Remember you need parent signatures!
Tuesday, April 12 - Turn in Reading Log #7
Begin “IF” Poem (Pg 24-25)
Grammar: Lesson 6.1
Haiku Poems (PP pg 26)
Vocabra Newspaper Captions & Charades
Homework: Finish “If” poem, if necessary
Wednesday, April 13
Grammar: Lesson 6.2
Read Non-Fiction Dream Article
Dream Poetry (PP pg 27)
Homework: Write another dream poem. Include onomatopoeia and/or alliteration in this poem.
Thursday, April 14
Grammar: Lesson 6.3 (Our TEAM Lesson!)
“I AM” Poetry (PP pg 28)
Spelling Race
Homework: Study your Vocabra words from List #12
Friday, April 15
Vocabra Tests- List #12
Grammar: Lesson 6.4
Homework: Have an AWESOME weekend! Work on your poetry project. I suggest that you begin typing the poems you would like to include and plan your illustrations.
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of April 11, 2011 (updated 4:00 p.m.)
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• The 7th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, April 12th. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Students will have a Chapter 6 Grammar Test next week on Tuesday, April 19th.
• The final poetry project will be due on Friday, April 29th. Make sure you are working on your project over the course of the next few weeks! This is your time to shine so do your best work of the year. Don’t wait until the last minute
• The next Reading Log will be due on Thursday, May 12.
• Ch. 5 Grammar tests (answer sheets only) were sent home last Friday. Students with scores below 75% can make test corrections if they obtained a parent signature on the test. They must have the test signed in order to make the corrections on Wednesday during their lunch period.
Monday, April 11
Rhetorical Questions (PP page 18-19)
“IF” Prompts (Pg 24) only
Poetry Exploration (Poetry Packet Page 20-21)
Review Poetry Project (PP pg 22-23)
Homework: Reading Logs are due TOMORROW! Remember you need parent signatures!
Tuesday, April 12 - Turn in Reading Log #7
Begin “IF” Poem (Pg 24-25)
Grammar: Lesson 6.1
Haiku Poems (PP pg 26)
Vocabra Newspaper Captions & Charades
Homework: Finish “If” poem, if necessary
Wednesday, April 13
Grammar: Lesson 6.2
Read Non-Fiction Dream Article
Dream Poetry (PP pg 27)
Homework: Write another dream poem. Include onomatopoeia and/or alliteration in this poem.
Thursday, April 14
Grammar: Lesson 6.3 (Our TEAM Lesson!)
“I AM” Poetry (PP pg 28)
Spelling Race
Homework: Study your Vocabra words from List #12
Friday, April 15
Vocabra Tests- List #12
Grammar: Lesson 6.4
Homework: Have an AWESOME weekend! Work on your poetry project. I suggest that you begin typing the poems you would like to include and plan your illustrations.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Social Studies Syllabus & April 4, 2011
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of April 4, 2011
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*For the next few weeks, we will begin to study the spread of Christianity, Islam, and the Jewish Diaspora or the dispersion of the Jews from Palestine to various parts of the world.
*Students will have a quiz covering Ch.16 on next Wednesday, April 16th. To prepare for quiz students should study: Founder of Christianity, Beliefs, who helped spread Christianity and how, important rituals and why performed, holidays and why they are celebrated, all vocabulary words, guided notes, vocabulary & section questions.
Monday, April 4, 2011 –
Introduce Ch. 16 - Think, Pair, and Share
Ch. 16 Chart & Graph Skills Activity p. 20
Begin reading and discussing pp. 247-248 and discuss
Homework: None
Tuesday, April 5, 2011–
Begin defining: Christianity, parables, scriptures, messiah, crucified, resurrection, gospel, gentiles, missionary, & disciples
Continue reading & discussing pp. 248-250 & Think Pair Share activity
Homework: Complete Section 1 questions, p. 250 # 2-5
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 –
Finish defining Tuesday’s words (see above)
Review homework & begin reading and discussing pp. 250-252
Homework: Finish reading pp.250-252 & define famine, catacombs, “in hoc signo vinces”, Edit of Milan
Thursday, April 7, 2011 –
Begin Section 2 Questions p. 252 # 1-4
Two –Column Notes: Founder, Beliefs, Rituals, Holiday’s, & How and Who Spread Christianity
Homework: Finish Section 2 questions p. 252 # 1-4
Friday, April 8, 2011 –
Review homework
Finish two-column notes
Begin reading pp. 252-253
Homework: Study for quiz
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of April 4, 2011
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*For the next few weeks, we will begin to study the spread of Christianity, Islam, and the Jewish Diaspora or the dispersion of the Jews from Palestine to various parts of the world.
*Students will have a quiz covering Ch.16 on next Wednesday, April 16th. To prepare for quiz students should study: Founder of Christianity, Beliefs, who helped spread Christianity and how, important rituals and why performed, holidays and why they are celebrated, all vocabulary words, guided notes, vocabulary & section questions.
Monday, April 4, 2011 –
Introduce Ch. 16 - Think, Pair, and Share
Ch. 16 Chart & Graph Skills Activity p. 20
Begin reading and discussing pp. 247-248 and discuss
Homework: None
Tuesday, April 5, 2011–
Begin defining: Christianity, parables, scriptures, messiah, crucified, resurrection, gospel, gentiles, missionary, & disciples
Continue reading & discussing pp. 248-250 & Think Pair Share activity
Homework: Complete Section 1 questions, p. 250 # 2-5
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 –
Finish defining Tuesday’s words (see above)
Review homework & begin reading and discussing pp. 250-252
Homework: Finish reading pp.250-252 & define famine, catacombs, “in hoc signo vinces”, Edit of Milan
Thursday, April 7, 2011 –
Begin Section 2 Questions p. 252 # 1-4
Two –Column Notes: Founder, Beliefs, Rituals, Holiday’s, & How and Who Spread Christianity
Homework: Finish Section 2 questions p. 252 # 1-4
Friday, April 8, 2011 –
Review homework
Finish two-column notes
Begin reading pp. 252-253
Homework: Study for quiz
Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of April 4, 2011
Mrs. Alexander
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of April 4, 2011
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Happy National Poetry Month! In honor of this we will spend the month exploring poetic devices, reading poetry, and writing a variety of different poems.
• 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 are due on April 5th. No refunds.
• Please return signed report card envelopes by Wednesday, as well
Monday, April 4
Introduce List #12 Vocabra
Introduce Poetry Unit with Visualization Poem
Elements of Poetry Notes (Poetry Packet Page 1-2)
Homework: End of the year permission slips and money are due TOMORROW! NO
EXCEPTIONS! Please return signed report card envelopes, too.
Tuesday, April 5
Read Books from Poetry Cart
Likes and Dislikes Chart (PP pg 3)
Alliteration (PP pg 4)
Homework: Read Poetry Packet Page 5. Write SIX Vocabra sentences using any six words
you would like. No vague sentences.
Please return signed report card envelopes.
Wednesday, April 6
Personification, Onomatopoeia, and Symbol (PP pg 6-9)
Vocabra: Draw the Meaning Using the Word Itself
Homework: Idioms in Poetry Packet (Page 10). You can ask your parents if they know the meanings of the idioms you don’t know and/or use the internet to find out.
Thursday, April 7
Metaphors and Descriptive Words (PP pg 11-13)
Vocabra Sell It- with groups
Homework: Irony in Poetry Packet (Pages 14-15).
Friday, April 8
Oxymoron, Paradox, and Rhetorical Questions (PP page 16-19)
Read Poems from Poetry Cart
Vocabra Charades
Homework: Have an AWESOME weekend! Work on your reading log- it is due on Tuesday!
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of April 4, 2011
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Happy National Poetry Month! In honor of this we will spend the month exploring poetic devices, reading poetry, and writing a variety of different poems.
• 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 are due on April 5th. No refunds.
• Please return signed report card envelopes by Wednesday, as well
Monday, April 4
Introduce List #12 Vocabra
Introduce Poetry Unit with Visualization Poem
Elements of Poetry Notes (Poetry Packet Page 1-2)
Homework: End of the year permission slips and money are due TOMORROW! NO
EXCEPTIONS! Please return signed report card envelopes, too.
Tuesday, April 5
Read Books from Poetry Cart
Likes and Dislikes Chart (PP pg 3)
Alliteration (PP pg 4)
Homework: Read Poetry Packet Page 5. Write SIX Vocabra sentences using any six words
you would like. No vague sentences.
Please return signed report card envelopes.
Wednesday, April 6
Personification, Onomatopoeia, and Symbol (PP pg 6-9)
Vocabra: Draw the Meaning Using the Word Itself
Homework: Idioms in Poetry Packet (Page 10). You can ask your parents if they know the meanings of the idioms you don’t know and/or use the internet to find out.
Thursday, April 7
Metaphors and Descriptive Words (PP pg 11-13)
Vocabra Sell It- with groups
Homework: Irony in Poetry Packet (Pages 14-15).
Friday, April 8
Oxymoron, Paradox, and Rhetorical Questions (PP page 16-19)
Read Poems from Poetry Cart
Vocabra Charades
Homework: Have an AWESOME weekend! Work on your reading log- it is due on Tuesday!
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