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!!!
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