Jolynn Alexander-Team 6-3

Greek Contribution or Greek Connection Project

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:38:00 +0000

Greek Contribution/Greek Connection Project
Due January 12, 2010
Instead of a Social Studies test on Chapter 11 you will create a poster regarding the following:
* An Greek contribution or
* Thoroughly explain a Greek connection that may be found in our present
society. (A great differentiation project)

A contribution is something the Greeks invented or created that is used in our society today. Examples include:
*Greek alphabet and how it is used in our society *Pythagoras and algebra
*How Greek columns are constructed *Scientific method
*Greek theater *Greek origin words
*Greek pottery *Hippocrates
*Research a Greek philosopher *Greeks and geometry
*The Greek myths *Other Greek literature
*Explain three types of Greek architecture *Greek art
*Research a specific piece of Greek architecture
*Compare and contrast Greek and American democracy

You can find many more examples in Ch. 11 of our textbook or ask Mrs. Alexander for assistance. Your topic must be approved by your teacher.

Greek Contribution Poster must include:
A. One – two paragraphs, using your own words explaining the contribution. You must explain who created it (if possible), what and how it was used in ancient Greece, why, where and when it was used, where can it be found, the time period, etc.
B. Explain why it was important to the Greeks and/or our society. Also include how it is
used in our society today (if applicable)
C. Create a poster or power point presentation
D. If using a poster it must be decorative, have a border, and cannot be any
bigger than 18 X 22 inches and no smaller than 8.5 X 11 inches.
E. Power points must be decorative and can be read clearly.
F. All information on the visual must be typed using a 14-16 point font and include 3 or
more colorful pictures, graphics, etc.
G. The typed paragraph must be matted to construction paper or a poster.
H. Be sure to cite your sources of information on the back of your poster.
Greek Connection- Differentiation Project guidelines can be found below
------------------------------------------Cut and return to Mrs. Alexander------------------------------
Greek Contribution Project
Student Name____________________________________________ Per._____________
1st choice ________________________________________________________________
2nd choice ________________________________________________________________
Parent/guardian signature___________________________________________Date_______
Select One ____Poster _____Power Point

Greek Connection/Differentiation Assignment- Due January 12, 2010

A connection is a reference to ancient Greek culture. Usually these connections relate to Greek mythology. If you look hard enough you will find references to the ancient Greeks in:
*The names of businesses *Modern Olympics
*Commercials selling a product *Names of planets in our solar system
* The medical and science field *Theme parks
* Sports
* Words used in the English language that relate to the Greeks or mythology, etc.(refer to your notes regarding Draco and the word draconian)
You may not use movies, restaurants, Nike, marathon or any examples used in class.
Your topic must be approved by Ms. Alexander.

Here is an example of a clear, concise connection about the Nike Corporation :
Did you know that the Nike Corporation was probably named after a Greek mythological character, called Nike? Athena was the goddess of war and Nike was her companion. Nike was the spirit of victory and was always at Athena’s side to help her be victorious in battle.
Nike is a good name for the company because it symbolizes success for the company or anyone who wear Nike’s athletic gear. The Nike Company hires very talented athletes such as Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods to market their various products. In other words, if a person wears Nike’s products then it is assumed he/she will be an outstanding athlete like Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods.

Greek Connection poster must include:
A. One-two paragraphs explaining background information about your topic
B. A very clear, concise explanation about how your topic is used in our present
society and why it is significant.
C. An inference about the topic within your paragraph (see the example above)
D. If using a poster it must be decorative, have a border, cannot be any
bigger than 18 X 22 inches, and no smaller than 8.5 X 11 inches.
E. Power points must be decorative and can be read clearly.
F. All information on the visual must be typed using a 14-16 point font and include 3 or
more colorful pictures, graphics, etc.
G. The typed paragraph must be matted to construction paper.
H. Be sure to cite your source of information on the back of your poster.
( Information about the Greek Contribution guidelines can be found above this connection project)
------------------------------------------Cut and return to Mrs. Alexander------------------------------
Greek Connection - Differentiation Project
Student Name____________________________________________ Per.__________
1st choice ________________________________________________________________
2nd choice ________________________________________________________________
Parent/guardian signature___________________________________________Date_______
Select One ____Poster _____Power Point

Social Studies Syllabus- Week of December 14, 2009

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:03:00 +0000

Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of December 14, 2009
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*On Wednesday, students will be introduced to a project that is due Tuesday, Jan. 12th. They will choose a Greek Cultural contribution and create an 8.5 x 11 poster writing a short paragraph explaining the contribution. Students will receive a handout on Wednesday.
* If students wish a differentiated project then your child should select a Greek connection to our present society, and create a larger poster explaining the connection. Students will receive information about this project on Wednesday, as well.
* I will provide time to work on the project and assistance this week in class. We will continue to work on the project when we return form Winter Break. Unfortunately, we will have limited computer time after the holidays therefore if you do not have a working computer, research and typing will have to be done at the public library, before school, after school, or during lunch.

Monday, December 14 – Shorter Periods in A.M. due to Field Trip
Discuss evidence of Greek culture in our present society (Connections)
Begin movie: Ancient Greece and list connections
Homework: None

Tuesday, December 15–
Introduce Ch. 11 – Cultural Connections
Continue movie and list connections
Homework: Read pp. 179-183 and complete top part of Cultural Contributions
sheet # 1-10

Wednesday, December 16–
Review homework
Finish movie
Introduce project
Homework: Decide on project choice either connection or contribution

Thursday, December 17
Media Center – Computers begin researching contribution / connections project
Homework: None

Friday, December 18–
Work on Project- Relax. We will continue the project when we return on Monday, January 4, 2010.
Homework: None. Happy Holidays and enjoy your winter break!

Social Studies Syllabus- Week of December 7, 2009

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:31:00 +0000

Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of December 7, 2009
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org

Please read the following information:
*Students will take a Ch. 10 test on Friday, December 11th.
*Students received permission slips for the Parthenon Restaurant in Greek Town last Tuesday. The trip
is scheduled for December 14th . All money is due to your child’s reading teacher by Wed., December 9th.
*Comic Strips will be returned by Friday of this week. They will be included on the 2nd trimester grades.

Monday, December 7 –
Continue reading Section 3 and note taking
Homework: Finish power notes for Athens pp. 168-175

Tuesday, December 8–
Review homework
Complete Section 3 questions pp. 175 # 2-5
Homework: Finish Section 3 questions, if necessary
Study for test

Wednesday, December 9–
Complete “Comparing Democracy” Venn Diagram
Begin Map of Greece
Begin reading and discussing Section 4- Decline of Athens 175-176
Homework: Complete Section 4 questions pp. 176 # 1- 5
Study for test

Thursday, December 10–
Review Homework
Finish Map of Greece
Homework: Study for test

Friday, December 11–
Take Ch. 10 test
Begin reading Ch 11
Homework: None

Reading and Language Arts Syllabus- December 7, 2009

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:29:00 +0000

Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of December 7 – December 18, 2009
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org

Important Information:
• The Greek Myth final project for students not in the read-ahead group is due on Wednesday, December 9.
• All students will have Minor God Vocabulary Test on Monday, December 14. The Minor God Comprehension test is on Tuesday, December 15.
• Students working in the Greek Read-Ahead group are still be responsible for the Greek Myth vocabulary, as they will be taking the vocab test. The students’ three read-ahead projects will be due on Tuesday, December 15th. They must also finish reading all of the Minor God Myths by 12/15 and be prepared to take the test on that day.
• Students have a Greek Myth Major God Comprehension Test on Monday, December 7.
• Last week we started working on Greek Plays. Every student will all be assigned a role or job. Over the next two week students will need to memorize lines, prepare props, bring in costumes, make the play bill, etc. Our performances will be 12/16 and 12/17.
• The 4th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, January 12. You may include the Greek Myths book if you read the entire book. Don’t forget signatures!!!

Monday, December 7
Work on Venn Diagram
Major Gods Comp Test
Introduce Minor God Vocabulary Sheet and Minor God Handout- Due Mon., Dec. 14th
Read Minor Gods Story
Vocabra: Introduce last 6 words
Homework: Read Prometheus.
Work on projects – due Wed. Prepare for play.

Tuesday, December 8
Finish Venn Diagram
Read Pandora, Deucalion, and Eos
Work on Minor Gods Handout
Spelling; Review pp. 123-124
Homework: Finish your Myth Project- due tomorrow!

Wednesday, December 9
Turn in Projects
Read Helios, Selene, and Pan
Spelling and Vocabra Word Story: Your topic is Greek Myths must use 8 or more words
Play Work Time
Homework: Read Echo.
Work on Play- memorizing lines, bringing in props, costumes, etc…

Thursday, December 10
Read Syrinx, Wild & Vulgar Centaurs, and Alsclepius
Vocabra: Review for Tests
Play Work Time
Homework: Study for Spelling and Vocabra Tests Tomorrow.

Friday, December 11
Vocabra Tests #7
Read The Nine Muses and Orpheus
Work on Minor Gods Handout- due Monday
Review for Minor Gods Vocab Test
Play Work Time

Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND! Study for you Minor Gods Vocabulary Test on Monday. Also, keep work on your job for the play.

Monday, December 14
Minor God Vocabulary Test
Review Minor Gods Handout
Study for Minor God Comprehension Test
Work on Greek Play

Homework: Make sure you have your lines memorized, props made, costumes ready, etc… Also, Read Ahead Projects are due tomorrow.

Tuesday, December 15
Minor Gods Comprehension Test
Dress Rehearsal

Homework: Play Preparation

Wednesday, December 16
Team 6-3 Presents Greek Myth Plays
Homework: None

Thursday, December 17
Team 6-3 Presents Greek Myth Plays

Homework: None

Friday, December 18
Heracles

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Winter BREAK!!! See you next year ☺

Parthenon Restaurant Permission Slip

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:43:00 +0000

Team 6 - 3
Parthenon Restaurant Field Trip

On Monday, December 14, 2009, we’ll visit Greek Town to enjoy a delicious meal at the Parthenon Restaurant. The cost will be $16.00 per child. It will cost $4.00 for the bus and $12 for the restaurant. If your child does not wish to eat at the restaurant, he/she may still go on the trip. Your child should plan to bring a lunch and only pay $4.00 for the cost of the bus. Are you available to help chaperone our trip? Complete the bottom portion and one of the teachers will contact you once the chaperones are selected. Chaperones only have to pay $12.00 for the meal if they plan to eat. All money is due by Wednesday, December 9th. Please send cash only.
Schedule:
10:45 A.M. Board bus
11:30 A.M. Lunch at the Parthenon Restaurant at 314 S. Halsted
12:45 P.M. Board buses to return back to school.
1:30 P.M. Arrive back at school. Students will go to their 7th period
class and finish the rest of the school day.
-----------------------Clip and return to your reading teacher-------------------------
I give permission for my child ______________________________to attend the field trip to Greek Town with team 6-3 on Monday, December 14, 2009. My child understands that all school rules and regulations still apply for him/her while on this trip. Violations could result in him/her not being allowed to go on future trips.
If you would like to contribute toward the scholarship of a student please feel free to do so. Thank you very much. $________________
Does your child have any food restrictions? Please explain or write your comments here:

Parent Signature___________________________________________________________________

Emergency contact during the hours of our trip__________________________________________

Will your child need to take medication(s) along with him/her?(circle one) yes or no

What medications?_______________________________________________

_______ Yes. I will be able to chaperone the trip.

Parent Name____________________________________________________________________

Email______________________________________Phone #:__________________________

Will you need a scholarship for this trip? If so please let us know how much you plan to
contribute and someone will contact you. I will contribute $_________________________

Ch 10 Study Guide

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:42:00 +0000

Study the following for our test:

1. Vocabulary words
2. Section Assessment Questions on
3. Government and citizens’ responsibilities in Athens and Sparta
4. Changes by Solon, Cleisthenes
5. The battle of Marathon
6. The battle of Thermopylae
7. The Delian League
8. Decline of Athens
9. Similarities and differences between Sparta and Athens
10. Spartan women’s rights
11. Know who Pericles was
12. Causes of Peloponnesian War and how it ended
13. The Greek map

Social Studies Syllabus- Week of November 30, 2009

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:08:00 +0000

Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of November 29-December 4, 2009
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org

Please read the following information:
*Students will take a Ch. 10 test on Friday, December 11th. Study guide will be given out this week.
*I am planning a trip to Greek Town during the week of December 14th and am presently waiting for a
confirmation. Once plans are finalized, students will receive a permission slip detailing all the information.
*Ch. 9 tests will be returned on Tuesday

Monday, November 30 –
Review pp.164-166: Section 2 Sparta – Aristocrats, Helots, and Perioeci
Begin taking “Power Notes”
Homework: Finish classroom note taking for pp. 164-166, if necessary
Read Spartan Way of Life on pp. 166-167 and take “Power Notes”

Tuesday, December 1–
Review homework
Begin Section 2 questions pp. 167 # 2-5
Homework: Compelete “Life inSparta” handout

Wednesday, December 2–
Review homework
Finish Section 2 questions
Homework: Finish Section 2 questions pp. 167 # 2-5, if necessary

Thursday, December 3–
Begin reading and discussing , Section 3 Athens – A Democratic Constitution on pp. 168-171
More Power Notes
Homework: Define constitution, oligarchy, democratic, magistrates, Council of Five Hundred, triremes, defensive league, and mercenaries

Friday, December 4–
Continue reading Section 3 and note taking
Homework: None

Reading and Language Arts Syllabus- November 30, 2009

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:06:00 +0000

Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 30, 2009 ( Updated 5:10 P.M.)
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• The 3rd Reading Log is due on Tuesday, December 1. Don’t forget signatures!!!
• Students working in the Greek Read-Ahead group have their Major God Mastery Test on Monday 11/30. If they score a 90% or higher they will continue reading and work on differentiated projects. The read ahead students will still be responsible for the Greek Myth vocabulary, as they will be taking the vocab tests. The students’ three read-ahead projects will be due on Tuesday, December 15th. They must also finish reading all of the Minor God Myths by 12/15.
• All students will be introduced to Greek Myth Project this week- the final project will be due on Wednesday, December 9.
• Students will have a Greek Myth Major God Vocabulary Test on Friday, December 4. They will have a Greek Myth Major God Comprehension Test on Monday, December 7.
• This week we are beginning work on Greek Plays. Every student will all be assigned a role or job. Over the next two week students will need to memorize lines, prepare props, bring in costumes, make the play bill, etc. Our performances will be 12/16 and 12/17.
• Our spelling and Vocabra test will both be given next Friday, Dec. 11th because we have a lot of work to do this week in preparation for the 2 upcoming Myth tests.

Monday, November 30
Greek Read-Ahead: Major Gods Comp Test Today
Introduce Vocabra List #7
Read and Chart Hermes
Finish Remember the Titans movie.
Homework: Read and Chart Hades.
Finish Apollo & Artemis Chart
Finish your Reading Log- it is due tomorrow with parent signatures.

Tuesday, December 1- Reading Log #3 Due TODAY
Greek Vocab Notes: Hades, Persephone, and Dionysus
Take Spelling Pre-test- Lesson 28
Read and Chart Persephone & Demeter
Introduce Greek Myth Project- due Wednesday 12/9
Start Planning for Project
Homework: Work on Myth Project
Finish Hermes Chart

Wednesday, December 2
Read and Chart Dionysus
Spelling: Pt. A - top of P. 123
Introduce Plays and Assign Roles
Homework: Pick two Gods/Goddess that you think would be interesting to compare and contrast. Tonight you should make a list of everything these two Gods/Goddess have in common (@ least 6 things in common).

Thursday, December 3
Begin God/Goddess Venn Diagram
Review for Greek Myth Major God Vocabulary Test- tomorrow
Spelling: Pt. B-bottom of P. 123-top P. 124
Homework: Study for Myth Major God Vocabulary Test Tomorrow. Work on Myth Project.

December 4
Greek Myth Major God Vocabulary Test
Work on Venn Diagram
Myth Jeopardy
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND! Study for you Major Gods Comprehension Test on Monday. You should be studying your chart. If you did not finish your Venn Diagram in class you should also finish that over the weekend.

Social Studies Syllabus- Week of November 16, 2009

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:11:00 +0000

Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of November 16-24, 2009 (updated 11-23)
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
*Students will take a test on Ch. 9 this Thursday, Nov 19th. Study guide was given last week. Please see my blog.
*Students received information about a comic strip project that is due this Friday, Nov. 20

Monday, November 16 –
Movie: Ancient Aegeans and response
Homework: Work on comic strip – due Friday
Complete Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting Minoans and Mycenaeans-
Include 12 items and due on Wednesday.
Be on time for school on Tuesday for our trip. We plan to leave by 9:00 A.M.

Tuesday, November 17– Field Trip-No Class
Homework: Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting Minoans and Mycenaeans
Work on comic strip – due Friday

Wednesday, November 18–
Finish movie
Review homework and review for Ch. 9 test
Homework: Study for Ch. 9 test
Bring comic strip materials to class tomorrow to work on after finishing test

Thursday, November 19–
Take Ch. 9 test and complete Ch. 10 Anticipation Guide
Work on comic strip
Homework: None

Friday, November 20–
Introduce Ch. 10
Define: polis, acropolis, and agora and begin reading pp. 163-164
Homework: Work on comic strip- due Friday, Nov 20th

Monday, November 23–
Small group work: Complete Section Two Assessment questions - p.164 - # 2- 5
Define: assembly, aristocrats, ephors, artisans, Council of Elders, helots, perioeci
Homework: Finish definitions, if necessary

Tuesday, November 24–
Review small group work
Begin reading & discussing pp. 164-167
Homework: None. Enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday. See you on Monday, November 30th

Reading and Language Arts Syllabus- November 16, 2009

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:11:00 +0000

MRS. ALEXANDER
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 16 - 24, 2009
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org

Important Information:
• Your third reading log is due on Tuesday, December 1.
• The students who showed mastery of basic pronouns have been working on advanced pronoun use and will complete a pronoun challenge packet that is due on Monday, November 16th. They will then take a test over these concepts on Tues, November 17th.
• Students take a test on Language Network Lessons 3.1 to 3.4 on Tues., November 17th.
• Students took a Greek Myth Pre-Test last week. The students that showed mastery of these Myths will be working on an Expert Myth project in class and at home. These students have received a rubric explaining the requirements of the project.
• Advanced readers who did not qualify as a myth expert will have an opportunity to do some read ahead differentiated work as we get further into the myths. More info about the read-ahead group will be given on Friday. Students must read and chart the remainder of the Major Gods then take a test on 11/30 to show their mastery. If they score a 90% or higher they will continue reading and work on differentiated projects.
• Our Vocabra test will given next Tuesday, Nov. 24, before the Thanksgiving holiday.

Monday, November 16
Copy Myth Vocabulary
Read Zeus and His Family
“It Was Done for Whom? It Was Done to Whom?-Direct and Indirect Objects Handout
Pronoun Jeopardy Game
Homework: Study for Pronoun Test TOMORROW. Also, the field trip is tomorrow! You must be to school on time!

Tuesday, November 17
Grammar Test
Remember the Titans Movie
Complete Vocabra Chart- due Thursday
Homework:Finish Vocabra Thursday

Wednesday, November 18
Finish Remember the Titans Movie
Vocabulary: Hera and Hephaestus
Read and Chart Hera
Write a turkey story using 6 or more Vocabra words
Homework: Finish Vocabra chart-due Thursday

Thursday, November 19
LA Benchmark Tests
Review Vocabra chart
Vocabulary: Aphrodite, Ares, and Athena
Read Hephaestus
Homework: Finish turkey story using 6 or more Vocabra words-due Friday

Friday, November 20
Share Vocabra turkey stories
LA Benchmark
Read Aphrodite and Ares
Introduce Read-Ahead Differentiation
Homework: Myth Experts- your final project is due on Monday 11/23
Have a SUPER WEEKEND!

Monday, November 23
Vocabulary: Poseidon, Apollo, Artemis, and Hermes
Read and Chart Athena
Media Center Front Tables 9th Period
Homework: Read and Chart Poseidon
Study for Vocabra test # 6

Tuesday, November 24
Vocabra Test
Review Poseidon
Read and Chart Apollo and Artemis
Present Expert Project
Homework: Students participating in the Read-Ahead group must be ready to take their mastery test on Monday, November 30th.
Have a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday!

Social Studies Syllabus- November 9, 2009

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:13:00 +0000

Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of November 9, 2009
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org

Please read the following information:
*Students will take a test on Ch. 9 next Thursday, Nov 19th. Study guide is at the bottom of this syllabus.
*Students will receive information about a comic strip project that will be due on Friday, Nov. 20
*Finally, I plan to collect & check in the Legends class work that was completed in student spirals,
beginning Thursday of this week. Therefore summaries of each legend and drafts of information
that was added to the poster must be in the spiral by Thursday.

Monday, November 9 –
Review vocabulary homework
Begin reading and discussing pp. 155-160
Homework: Finish reading pp. 155-160 and
Complete Section Two Assessment questions on p.160 - # 6 only. You must include
3 causes and 3 effects.

Tuesday, November 10–
Review homework
Small group work: Complete Section Two Assessment questions - p.160 - # 2- 5
Homework: Finish Section questions, p. 160- # 2-5 if necessary

Wednesday, November 11–
Respond to “Teaching Transparency” – journal entry
Review Section questions
Introduce Comic Strip Odyssey project – due Nov. 20th
Homework: Get project letter signed – signed letter is due Friday, Nov. 13th
Spirals collected on Thursday

Thursday, November 12– Schedule change today. 4th and 6th period switched; therefore you will have lunch during 4th period and your 4th per. class will be held during 6th period
Begin reading Odyssey play
Homework: Get project letter signed – signed letter is due Friday, Nov. 13th
Bring coloring utensils to school on Friday to begin working on comic strip

Friday, November 13––
Finish reading Odyssey play
Comic strip work time
Homework: Work on comic strip- due Friday, Nov 20th

Chapter 9 Study Guide

1. Know the Minoan and Mycenaean natural resources and how they used
the natural resources to better their culture?
2. What effect did being an island civilization have on the Minoans?
3. What role did religion play in the Minoan daily life?
4. What did the Mycenaeans build instead of cities?
5. How are the Minoans different than Mycenaeans?
6. How are the Minoans and Mycenaeans the same?
7. What happened during the Dark Age?
8. Know what led to the decline of each civilization.
9. Know the purposes of a legend/myth.
10. Study the Anticipation Guide
11. What new things were learned about the early Greeks from the movie?
12. Study the Section One and Section Two Assessment questions.
13. Know what the Iliad and Odyssey is about.
14. Know who wrote the Iliad and Odyssey and information about the author.
15. Know the definition of these additional vocabulary words as well as the vocabulary
words you already have: enslaved people, legends, economy, Linear A, Linear B,
and bard.

Reading and Language Arts Syllabus-November 9, 2009

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:08:00 +0000

Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 9, 2009
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org

Important Information:
• Your third reading log is due on Tuesday, December 1.
• Last week, all students took a pre-test on pronouns. The students who showed mastery of these more basic pronouns have been by completing a pronoun challenge packet on advanced pronoun use for Lessons 3.5 – 3.10. This packet is due on Monday, November 16th. They will take then take a test over these concepts on Tuesday, November 17th.
• The rest of my students will take a test grammar test covering Lessons 3.1 to 3.4 on Tuesday, November 17th , as well.

Monday, November 9
Introduce Socratic Seminars
Spelling Pretest Lesson 7
Grammar review pp. 44 & 46 handouts
Homework: Read Singapore Whipping article and mark accordingly
Spelling p. 33 Pt B

Tuesday, November 10
Re-Read Singapore Whipping and create 2-3 high level discussion comments and/or questions. These questions should not be able to be answered with a yes or no.
Grammar Lesson 3.3 and do P. 50 handout
Review spelling homework
Homework: Finish Singapore Whipping class work, if necessary.In order to participate in
the Socratic Seminar on Wed. you must bring the discussion questions and
your article to class on Wednesday.
Finish grammar p. 50 handout, if necessary

Wednesday, November 11
Grammar: Lesson 3.4
Spelling p. 35 Pt. A & B
Hold Socratic Seminar: Singapore Whipping
Homework: Grammar Handout p. 53
Write 4 analogies using 4 Vocabra words from List 6 and 4 previous Vocabra words
Finish Spelling P. 35 Pt. A & B, if necessary

Thursday, November 12
Greek Myth pretest
Intro Greek Myth Unit
Introduce Greek Myth element chart
Read & discuss Olden Times and Gaea
Review grammar and spelling homework
Homework: Study for spelling test and write each misspelled word from the pretest-2x’s in syllables

Friday, November 13
Lesson 7 Spelling Post Test
Myth Vocab. Notes: Titans, Cronus, Zeus & His Family
Read and Chart: Gaea, Titans, and Cronus myths
Homework: Study for your grammar test coming up on Tuesday 11/17.
Grammar Differentiation: Your grammar packet is due on Monday
Have a SUPER WEEKEND!

Social Studies Syllabus- Week of November 2, 2009

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:25:00 +0000

Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of November 2, 2009
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org

Please read the following information:
*The Legends Chart is due by Wednesday. Students may have to work on it
during lunch this week.
*Students received their tests back by last Thursday.

Monday, November 2 –
Continue to review pp. 152-155
Small group work: Complete Section One Assessment questions on p.155 - # 2- 5
Homework: Finish assessment questions pp. 155 # 2-5, if necessary

Tuesday, November 3–
Review Assessment questions - p.155 - # 2- 5
Respond to “Teaching Transparency” – journal entry
Homework: None

Wednesday, November 4–
Begin reading and discussing pp. 155-160
Legends Inquiry activity
Homework: Finish Legends Inquiry activity, if necessary

Thursday, November 5–
Finish reading and discussing pp.155 -160
Homework: Use information read on pp. 155-160 to define megaron, tenants, Homer, Iliad, Odyssey, civil wars, pirate fleets, seafaring, and navigate (add these words to last week’s vocabulary list ) – Due Monday

Friday, November 6–– No School – Veterans Day

Wrinkle In Time Reading Syllabus- November 2, 2009

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:46:00 +0000

Reading Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Week of November 2, 2009
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@d97.org

Important Information
 IT'S PROJECT TIME!! To conclude our novel study students were given a list of
project choices last Friday. They will be given some time in class to work on their
selected project. Each student is encouraged to be very creative. We will use class time
to review for our cumulative test, November 4th, as well as work on the projects.
Although, some portion of the student's project will have to be completed at home,
in order to be on finished by the due date.
 Projects are due on Thursday, November 5th.
 Thursday, November 5th will be my last day of student teaching at Julian.
 All projects and tests will be graded and returned next week.

Monday, Nov. 2
Return comprehension questions for chapters 9-12
Review for Cumulative Test
Work on project
Homework: Study the given comprehension study guides 1-12
Review all active reading handouts 1-12 and work on project
NOTE: BRING PROJECT MATERIALS TO SCHOOL TO WORK ON YOUR PROJECT DURING CLASS TIME.
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Work on project
Homework: Study the given comprehension study guides 1-12
Review active reading handouts 1-12 and work on project

Wednesday, Nov. 4
Cumulative Test
Work on project
Homework: FINISH PROJECTS--DUE TOMORROW

Thursday, Nov. 5--PROJECTS DUE TODAY
Project Presentations

Friday, Nov. 6
NO SCHOOL
VETERAN'S DAY

Wrinkle In Time
Project Proposal—Due Thursday, Nov. 5

During project week, we will use what we have learned about the elements of science fiction, Meg, Calvin, Charles Wallace and the three Mrs. W's to create a project in connection with A Wrinkle In Time. Below are 4 project options. You are to select 1 project to complete over the course of the final week of our novel study. Portions of your project will be worked on during class time, as well as at home in order to be completed on time. Creativity and imagination is a must when preparing your selected project. Good luck, and let's have fun! You will receive a rubric on Monday. You may begin your project this weekend.

Please circle the project option of your choice. Initial your by the choice you circle.

PROJECT OPTION 1--THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Write an autobiography as if you were Calvin. Discuss his family, his feelings, different moods, tell events as to what led to those moods and feelings, include how he deals with resolving the moods, and discuss things that made him unique. You are not limited to these suggestions, so please use them as a guide and expand your topics. The autobiography should be told from Calvin's point of view. Do not retell the story. Write as if the reader has no knowledge of the book. Your autobiography must be at least 3-5 pages.

PROJECT OPTION 2--LIFE'S LESSONS
This novel has a lot of important themes about life. Choose a theme such as the importance of family, learning how to take chances, showing appreciation for what you have, etc. There are many themes to choose from. For a better grade select a theme that is not listed above. Write an essay about what Meg learned, how she learned it, and how it helped her throughout the novel. In this essay, explain why this lesson in life is so important. Do not retell the story. Write as if the reader has never read the novel. Your essay must be at least 3-5 pages.

PROJECT OPTION 3--GALAXIES & PLANETS
Create a large map of the galaxies and planets that Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin traveled. Label each place that was important in the novel. Write descriptions of the characters that they met at each place and the important events that happened. Include specific galaxies, time line, and at least two characters from each galaxy. You must create a written log to detail the journey; an example would be a captain’s log instead of a story log. You may present your project as a media presentation using Power Point. BE CREATIVE WITH YOUR PROJECT!!! Do not limit your talents to just pen and paper; journey beyond with your creativity.

PROJECT OPTION 4--THE 3 MRS. W'S
Using the theme of GOOD VS EVIL. Pick a galaxy, or create a galaxy, to journey to with Mrs. Who, Mrs. Which and Mrs. Whatsit. Also bring along Charles Wallace, Calvin or Meg. You must show at least two elements of science fiction, include 2 characters to be found within the galaxy that are good and 2 characters that are evil. Be very detailed in creating your galaxy; show mountains, sun, moon, fog, lakes, rivers, plateaus, belts, etc. Tell what tools would the three Mrs. W's give you to help you in your conquest against good vs evil. On which side would you reign? Tell why? What inner powers would you have to use in order to be the victor? Your presentation should include a visual piece for your galaxy and the written portion should be 3-5 pages.

GOOD LUCK!

Wrinkle In Time
Project Rubric
Name__________________________________________
Here are guidelines that will help you achieve the best possible score on your project. Please include this as part of your project documents.
Project 1—Autobiography
____________/1pt Name is visible on essay
____________/1pt Autobiography is typed in 12pt font size
____________/3pts Autobiography is 3-5 pages
____________/3pts Edited with little or no grammatical or spelling errors
____________/2pts Written from the point of view of Calvin
____________/10pts Autobiography includes information related to Calvin's family, feelings, different moods and other important details about him.
____________10pts Autobiography include events discussing what led to Calvin's moods, and/or feelings, how he deals with resolving his negative moods and
things that make him unique.
______________/30 Total Points Earned
Wrinkle In Time
Project Rubric
Name__________________________________________
Here are guidelines that will help you achieve the best possible score on your project. Please include this as part of your project documents.
Project 2--Life's Lesson
____________/1pt Name is visible on essay
____________/1pt Essay is typed in 12pt font
____________/2pts Essay is 3-5 pages
___________/3pts Essay has been edited with little or no grammatical or spelling errors
___________/15pts Uses theme to thoroughly discuss Meg's lesson learned, how she learned it
and how it helped her within the storyline in the novel.
___________/3pts Student selected theme(s) not mentioned on proposal sheet.
___________/2pts Written as if reader has never read the novel
___________/3pts Creativity
____________/30 Total Points Earned
Wrinkle In Time
Project Rubric
Name__________________________________________
Here are guidelines that will help you achieve the best possible score on your project. Please include this as part of your project documents.
Project 3--Galaxies & Planets
____________/1pt Name is visible on project or log
____________/2pts specific galaxies visited within the novel.
____________/2pts Includes 2 more characters from the novel
____________/4pts Vivid description of characters met at each place
____________/5pts Thoroughly discussced detailed important events occurred on each galaxy
____________/2pts Events are sequenced in a logical order in the log or essay
____________/2pts Edited with no grammatical and spelling errors
____________/4pts Thoroughly written log or essay detailing the journey is included
____________/4pts Visual is neatly created & clearly labeled
____________/4pts Visual is very colorful & creative
____________/30 Total Points Earned
Wrinkle In Time
Project Rubric
Name__________________________________________
Here are guidelines that will help you achieve the best possible score on your project. Please include this as part of your project documents.
Project 4- The Three Mrs. W’s
____________/2pts Name is visible on project
____________/2pts Essay is 3-5 pages
____________/2pts Edited with no grammatical and spelling errors
____________/2pts Include one or more of the main characters: Meg, Charles W. or Calvin
____________/4pts Included 2 or more science fiction elements within the story
____________/3pts Included 2 or more good and evil characters to discuss Good vs Evil theme
____________/5pts Detailed written journey includes: tools from the 3 Mrs. W's,
powers used and which side of the battle you are fighting.
____________/5pts Visual is neatly created and colorful
____________/5pts Visual piece vividly shows land formations
___________/30 Total Points Earned

Language Arts Syllabus November 2, 2009

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:43:00 +0000

Mrs. Alexander
Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 2, 2009
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org

Important Information:
• Your third reading log is due on Tuesday, December 1.
• Students will take a pre-test on basic pronouns. Students who show mastery of these more basic pronouns will work on advanced pronoun use over the next two weeks. They will take a test on these concepts on Thursday, November 17th.
• Students will work on a Pronoun unit over the next two weeks and take a test on Language Network Lessons 3.1 to 3.4 on Tuesday, November 17th.

Monday, November 2
Pronoun Pre-Test
Complete Vocabra Chart – due Tuesday
Homework: Finish Vocabra chart

Tuesday, November 3
Grammar Lesson 3.1
Review Vocabra Chart
Homework: Write one original sentence with each of the 6 new Vocabra words
given this week: lustrous, inebriated, ponder, authentic, compel, & genial
Each sentence must reflect the given meaning on Vocabulary List # 5 handout

Wednesday, November 4
Grammar Lesson 3.2 (Handout Page 46)
Vocabra test Review
Homework: Study for your Vocabra Test tomorrow
Bring your pleasure book to school on Thursday

Thursday, November 5
Vocabra Test #5
Read Pleasure Books
Homework: ENJOY YOUR THREE-DAY WEEKEND ☺

Friday, November 6 - No School: Veterans Day

Wrinkle in Time Reading Syllabus- October 26, 2009

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:12:00 +0000

Reading Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Week of October 26, 2009
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@d97.org

Important Information
 This week we are wrapping up our reading in preparation for our project week, so stay tuned!
 Students will have a cumulative test on Wednesday, November 4 on chapters 1-12, which will include: comprehension, literary quotes, science fiction elements and vocabulary. Study comprehension questions from 1-8 and students will receive 9-12 study guide this week.
 As we are reading the final chapters, PLEASE DO NOT READ AHEAD!
 THIS WEEK IS RED RIBBON SPIRIT WEEK! SAY NO TO DRUGS!

Monday, October 26
Comprehension and literary quote test chapter 5-8
Begin reading chapter 9
Active Reading Handout for 9-12
Collect Study Guides for chapters 1-8
Homework: Finish reading chapter 9
Finish Active Reading Handouts--Due Tuesday
Begin study guide for chapters 9-12--Due Friday

Tuesday, October 27
Review chapter 9
Introduce Vocabulary
Create your own quote: use vocab to create your own quote & give your interpretation and it must
relate to the book.
**Challenge***translate your quote into a different language.
Respond to journal topic
Begin reading chapter 10
Homework: Finish reading chapter 10 & Finish quote if necessary--Due Thursday

Wednesday, October 28
Review chapter 10
Character & element group review
Begin reading chapter 11
Homework: Finish reading chapter 11, Respond to journal topic
Work on chapter 9-12 study guide

Thursday, October 29
Review & Collect homework: Quotes & Journal
Read chapter 12
Homework: Finish chapter 9-12 study guide

Friday, October 30
Collect study guides
Finish reading chapter 12
Introduce Project Week
You might want to begin studying for next week’s cumulative test!
Homework: Enjoy your Weekend!!

Language Arts Syllabus October 26, 2009

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:10:00 +0000

Language Arts Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Week October 26, 2009
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@d97.org
Important Information:
 Your second reading log is due Thursday October 29th.
 Students will have a test on Chapter 2 Nouns on Tuesday, October 27th. Students who showed mastery of nouns are working on differentiated project, which will be due on Tuesday, October 27th; these students will be required to work independently and take chapter 2 test.
 It was a pleasure meeting all parents during conferences!
 RED RIBBON WEEK! SAY NO TO DRUGS!

Monday, October 26 (Red Day)
Review for Grammar Test
L/Network Differentiated Project is due tomorrow!
Spelling Pre-test Lesson 6
Spelling Activity: Lesson 6 pg. 30 part C—due Tuesday
Homework: Finish L/Network differentiated project

Tuesday, October 27 (Sports Day)
L/Network Grammar Test
L/Network Differentiated Project due
Review spelling homework
Spelling corrections 2 times each in syllables
Homework: Finish spelling corrections & create a spooky story using 6 spelling words and 6 vocabra words

Wednesday, October 28 (Wacky Day)
Media Center: check out books & use computers to type story
News Reel Spelling Activity: Pretend you are a reporter and write a breaking news story about something strange happening. You must use at least 4 spelling & 4 vocabra words
Homework: Finish News Reel with spelling words: BE PREPARED TO REPORT YOU NEWS TO
THE CLASS. READING LOGS DUE TOMORROW!!!

Thursday, October 29 (Tie Day)
PRESENT NEWS REELS
Spelling Review
Homework: Study for spelling test & Finish scary story, if necessary

Friday, October 30 (Halloween Costume Day)
Present your story
Spelling Lesson 6 test
Homework: Enjoy Your Weekend !

Social Studies Syllabus- Week of October 26, 2009

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:18:00 +0000

Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 26, 2009(updated today)
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org

Please read the following information:
*Students will receive their tests back by Thursday.
*On Thursday, October 29th , the photographers will return; therefore any student who did not take his/her school picture may take a picture. In addition, students may retake pictures if he/she returns their original pictures to the photographers. Sixth graders will take pictures during Advisory through 1st period (between 9:00 – 9:50).
*This is Red Ribbon / Spirit Week: Say No To Drugs!
*Students may wear an appropriate costume to school on Friday but they need to bring one or more canned goods. In Advisory on Monday, students will receive a Halloween letter listing all expectations. Most definitely, students may not bring (or wear) pretend weapons to school. Be sure to read the letter carefully.

Monday, October 26 – Red Day
Group work: Begin Legends Activity pp.22-24
Homework: Bring coloring utensils for Legends Activity tomorrow

Tuesday, October 27 – Sports Day
Group work: Finish Legends Activity- Complete the handout
Homework: None

Wednesday, October 28 – Wacky Day
Introduce Chapter 9- The Greeks
Complete anticipation guide
Begin reading and discussing pp. 151-155
Homework: Use information on pp. 151-155 to define the following words: legacy, Crete, prow, bull leaping, Knossos, frescoes, labyrinth, parchment, shrines, Theseus, and Minotaur - due Thursday
Picture retakes are tomorrow. You must return your old pictures.

Thursday, October 29 – Tie Day
Review homework
Continue reading and discussing pp.151–155
Homework: Finish reading pp.151–155, if necessary

Friday, October 30 –– Halloween Costume Day
Small group work: Complete Section One Assessment questions on p.155 - # 2- 5
Homework: None

Social Studies Syllabus- Week of October 19, 2009

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:18:00 +0000

Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 19, 2009 (updated today 6:30 P.M.)
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org

Please Read the Following Information:
*Students will take a test on Thursday, October 22nd covering concepts studied on pp. 5 -21.
Study the questions found on the back of my previous syllabi, latitude and longitude
coordinates, know the seven continents, four oceans, the six vocabulary words below, as well
as notes that will be taken in class this week.
*Students will learn a new outline strategy for note taking, called Power Notes. I highly
recommend students use this strategy to take notes on pp. 5-21 in order to prepare for the
upcoming test on Thursday.
*See the Power Notes Handout below

Monday, October 19– Define: prevailing winds, ocean current, precipitation, natural resources,
minerals, renewable resources, nonrenewable resources
Complete “Power Notes” handout-pp. 19-21
Homework: Finish Power Notes handout and definitions, if necessary

Tuesday, October 20 – Finish questions from back of Oct. 5th’ syllabus and review
Homework: Finsh above mentioned questions, if necessary and study for test

Wednesday, October 21– Lunchtime Study Session - see Ms. A for a pass
Continue reviewing for test
Complete Natural Resources graphic organizer
Homework: Study for test

Thursday, October 22 - Take Ch 1 test
Homework: None

Friday, October 23– No S.S. class today- Students dismissed at noon
Homework: None

Power Notes Handout PP. 19-21

1. Natural Resources
2. Kinds of natural resources
3. _________________________for Life
4. Air, _______________________, ____________________, ____________
3. Helpful natural resource but __________________________________ for life
4. Minerals
5. Iron ____________________, ________________,_________________
4. ___________________________ Fuels
5. ___________________,_______________________,__________________
2. Marco Polo discovered_____________________________________________
3. The Chinese ______________________________________________
3. Renewable ___________________________________________
4. ___________________, ________________________,______________
3. Nonrenewable resources
4. ___________________,____________________,___________________
2. Natural resources in history
3. Led to creation ______________________________________
4. People began __________________________ or ______________________
4. Also led to _____________________and ___________________meeting
each other
5. They traded ________________________ and _____________________
3. Modern _______________________________________
4. They made __________________________________________________
3. The discovery of ___________________ in____________________________
4. Then people ________________________________________________

Language Arts Syllabus October 19, 2009

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:17:00 +0000

Language Arts Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Week of October 19, 2009
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@d97.org
Important Information:
 Your second reading log is due Thursday, October 29th.
 We are working on Chapter 2: Nouns, in our L/Network Book this week. Students will have a test on Chapter 2: Nouns on Tuesday, October 27th. Students who showed mastery of nouns are working on differentiated project, which will be due on Tuesday, October 27th; these students will be required to work independently and study for the chapter 2 test.
 Conferences are on THURSDAY! If you need to change your time for any reason please email me!
 It is not too late to sign up for the Young Authors Conference, which will be held at Lincoln school on Saturday, October 24th. This a free event that will have over 30 published authors, illustrators, journalists, and cartoonists coming to work with our students! See me to sign up!

Monday, October 19
Language Network Ch. 2.3: Possessive Nouns
L/Network Differentiation: Practice and Apply pg. 44-45 & challenge assignment on pg. 45
Write a Vocabra science fiction story using all 12 words from list #4. If you wish to submit it to the National Day on Writing website it must be typed. See Ms. Russell for details
Homework: Finish science fiction vocabra story—Due Tuesday

Tuesday, October 20—Collect Science Fiction story
Media Center: Begin Vocabra comic strip --Due Friday
Homework: NO HOMEWORK— Remember, Comic strip due Friday

Wednesday, October 21
Language Network Ch. 2.4: Nouns and Their Jobs
L/Network Differentiation: Work independently on project
Vocabra Review
Homework: NO HOMEWORK---Remember, Comic strip due Friday

Thursday, October 22 Students will be dismissed at noon
PORTFOLIO CONFERENCES
NO LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS TODAY
Homework: Study for Vocabra test
PAJAMA DAY& READ-A-THON tomorrow: students may bring a healthy snack and one comfort item of their choice. Comfort item may be pillow, blanket, stuffed animal, etc. Be sure to bring plenty of reading materials on Friday.

Friday, October23 Students will be dismissed at noon
PAJAMA DAY& READ-A-THON: Students may bring a healthy snack and one comfort item of their choice. Comfort item may be a pillow, blanket, stuffed animal, etc. Be sure to have plenty of reading materials.
Take Vocabra test
Collect comic strip
Homework: Enjoy your weekend

Wrinkle in Time Reading Syllabus- October 19, 2009

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:16:00 +0000

Reading Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Week of October 19, 2009
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@d97.org

Important Information
 PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES begin this week!
 STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED AT NOON ON THURSDAY & FRIDAY.
 Students will be introduced to various literary quotes that are found within our text. They will be asked to look up the quotes, provide the author of the quote and give their interpretation of it.
This will help students to gain greater insight regarding our novel study. Students will have
another comprehension and literary quote test on Monday, October 27
 Because of prediction activities students ARE NOT ALLOWED TO READ AHEAD!
 Pajama Day & Read- a-Thon will be this Friday-therefore we will not have reading class on Friday.

Monday, October 19,
Comprehension and vocabulary test chapters 1-4
Begin reading chapter 5
Introduce Active Reading Handout for chapters 5-8
Introduce literary quotes handout
Homework: Finish reading chapter 5

Tuesday, October 20
Review chapter 5
Continue discussing literary quotes
Begin reading chapter 6
Homework: Finish reading chapter 6

Wednesday, October 21
Review homework
Begin reading chapter 7
Continue discussing literary quotes
Study guide questions for Monday’s comprehension & literary quote quiz
Remember: Create a plan for completing all your homework by Monday
Homework: Finish reading chapter 7, read chapter 8, do literary quotes for chapters 5-8--Due Monday
Work on study guide questions—Due Monday

Thursday, October 22 STUDENTS DISMISSED AT NOON
PORTFOLIO CONFERENCES - NO CLASSES TODAY
Homework: Finish reading chapter 7, read chapter 8, do literary quotes for chapters 5-8--Due Monday
Work on study guide questions—Due Monday

Friday, October 23 STUDENTS DISMISSED AT NOON
PAJAMA DAY: Read-a-thon
Homework: Study guide for Monday’s Test on chapters 5-8! DO NOT READ AHEAD!
Finish reading chapter 7, read chapter 8, do literary quotes for chapters 5-8--Due Monday

Social Studies Syllabus- Week of October 12, 2009

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:02:00 +0000

Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 12, 2009
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org

Please Read the Following Information:
*Due to Portfolio Stuffing Day on this Thursday, I was forced to change the date of our
Ch. One vocabulary test
*Students should have all previous handouts in school by Wednesday in order to prepare for
Stuffing Day on Thursday
. Students will take the test on Friday, October 16th covering the following 31 terms from
pp. 5-15: ecosystems, adapt, modify, environment, latitude, longitude, map key, hemisphere, scale, inset map, compass rose, borders, prime meridian, equator, landforms, elevation, relief, core, mantle, crust, tectonic plates, continental drift, volcanoes, earthquakes, erosion, glaciers, river system, climate, Tropical Zone, Temperate Zone, and Polar Zone They should all be defined in the social studies spiral.
*Students will also have a test covering concepts studied on pp. 5 -21 on Thursday, October 22nd. Use the study questions found on the back of my previous syllabi.

Monday, October 12– Columbus Day - No School
Homework: None

Tuesday, October 13 – Finish reading and discussing pp. 12-15
Small group work
Homework: Study for vocabulary test

Wednesday, October 14– Continue with small group work
Begin vocabulary review handout
Homework: Finish vocabulary review handout, if necessary

Thursday, October 15 - Portfolio Stuffing Day
Review for test
Homework: Study for vocabulary test

Friday, October16– Take vocabulary test
Complete study guide questions for pp. 16-18
Homework: None

Wrinkle in Time Reading Syllabus- October 12, 2009

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:01:00 +0000

Reading Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Week of October 12, 2009
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org

Important Information
l Students were told last week to bring a Ziploc bag, therefore, students without a bag will not receive a book until he/she brings the baggie.
l All students with a Ziploc bag will receive their book on Tuesday
l Students will be expected to read chapters most nights and some weekends.
l There will be a comprehension and vocabulary test covering chapters 1-4 on Monday
October 19, 2009

Monday, October 12,
Happy Columbus Day
No School

Tuesday, October 13
Assign books
Introduce novel study vocabulary
Introduce Active Reading handout
Read & discuss first half of chapter 2 in class
Homework: Comprehension questions for chapter 1 & 2, begin reading chapter 2

Wednesday, October 14
Review comprehension questions
Comprehension questions for chapter 2 & 3
Read & discuss first half of chapter 3 in class
Introduce second half of novel study vocabulary
Homework: Complete reading chapter 3

Thursday, October 15
Novel study vocabulary puzzle
Read & discuss first half of chapter 4 in class
Review comprehension questions for chapters 2 & 3
Homework: Complete reading chapter 4

Friday, October 16
Review novel study vocabulary puzzle handout
Review & discuss for quiz on Monday
Read & discuss first half of chapter 4 in class
Homework: Complete reading chapter 4 ONLY !! DO NOT READ AHEAD!

Language Arts Syllabus October 12, 2009

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:59:00 +0000

Language Arts Syllabus
Team 6-3 - Mrs. Alexander
Week of October 12, 2009
http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org

Important Information:
• Your second reading log is due on Thursday, October 29.
• We are beginning Chapter 2: Nouns in our Grammar Book this week. Students will take a diagnostic test on Wednesday. Students showing mastery of nouns will work on differentiated assignments and projects.
• Conference times went home last Thursday weeks ago- if you need to change your time for any reason please call or email a.s.a.p.
• Friday, October 9th was the midterm of our first trimester. Please check the online grade book for your child’s midterm progress report and sign the Progress Report Notification letter indicating you have seen your child’s grades for his/her classes.. Your child received the letter on Friday before leaving school.
• It is not too late to sign up for The Young Authors Conference, which will be held at Lincoln school on Saturday, October 24. This is a free event that will have over 30 published authors, illustrators, journalists, and cartoonists coming to work with our students! See me to sign up.

Monday, October 12 No School- Columbus Day

Tuesday, October 13
Language Network Ch. 2: Diagnostic test
Noun activity
Spelling Lesson 5: Spelling corrections-Write each misspelled word 2x each in syllables
Homework: None

Wednesday, October 14
L/Network Lesson 2.1- Introduce nouns
Complete Practice and Apply p. 37
Spelling Lesson 5: Pt. B pg. 25 and write synonym and antonym for each Vocabra word
Homework: Finish spelling & Vocabra work, if necessary

Thursday, October 15 - PORTFOLIO STUFFING DAY!!! WOOHOO!!
Review homework
Spelling review--Hangman
Homework: Study for Friday’s spelling test

Friday, October 16
L/Network: Lesson 2.2 - Singular & Plural Nouns
Complete Practice and Apply p. 39
Spelling Test – Lesson 5
Review Vocabra list # 4 for next week
Homework: Enjoy your weekend !

Conference List - October 22, 2009

jalexander@op97.org (Jolynn Alexander Team 6-3) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:52:00 +0000

Thursday afternoon
October 22, 2009
Afternoon

12:35 – 12:50 p.m. Aiden T.

12:50 – 1:05 p.m. Emma N.
1:05 – 1:20 p.m. Elise T.
1:25 – 1:40 p.m. Ray P.
1:40 – 1:55 p.m. Antwoin B

1:55 – 2:10 p.m. Josie W.

2:10 – 2:25 p.m. Lucy K - Z

2:25 – 2:40 p.m. Matt M.

2:40 – 2:55 p.m. Bonnie B.

2:55 – 3:10 p.m. Cami J.

3:10 – 3:25 p.m. Hannah F.

3:25 – 3:40 p.m. Steven G

3:40 – 3:55 p.m. Kyle P.

3:55 – 4:10 p.m. Lernard Mc D.

4:10 – 4:25 p.m. Alessandro B.

4:25 – 4:40 p.m. Ellis D.

4:40 – 4:55 p.m.
4:55 – 5:10 p.m.

Thursday Evening October 22, 2009
Evening
5:45 – 6:00 p.m. Ali W.
6:00 – 6:15 p.m. Paula R.
6:15 – 6:30 p.m. Ben E.
6:30 – 6:45 p.m. Shantel P.
6:45 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 – 7:15 p.m. Noah B.
7:15 – 7:30 p.m.
7:30 – 7:45 p.m. Symi F.
7:45 – 8:00 p.m. Brandon H.
8:00 – 8:15 p.m. Colin K.