Mrs. Alexander Team 6 – 3 - Social Studies Syllabus
Week of September 29, 2008
Blog Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Hello Parents and Guardians:
* Some students didn’t finish their poster last week. Posters are due by the end of the day on Tuesday. It is the responsibility of each group to obtain a pass to come to my room to complete the poster.
*On October 3rd students will take a vocabulary test on Ch. 1- Section 1 & 2 given vocabulary terms from pp. 5 – 11. Students were told to begin studying the Ch 1 given terms last Friday. All words have been listed on my previous syllabi which can be found on my blog.
* *Important** All late work is due by this Thursday. This includes: Parts of the Book handouts, Elements of Geography work, and Ch. 1 definitions. I will not accept any late work after Thursday.
*Progress reports go home next Friday, October 1oth.
Monday, September 29 –
Present posters; review vocabulary definitions; begin reading and discussing pp. 9-11
Homework: Study for Friday’s test
Tuesday, September 30 –
Review last week’s geography handouts
Small group work: Complete questions handout for pp. 9 - 11
Homework: Study for Friday’s test
Wednesday, October 1 –
Finish small group work and review
Pangaea activity
Homework: Study for Friday’s test
Thursday, October 2–
Review for Friday’s vocabulary test
Homework: Study for Friday’s test
Friday, October 3–
Take vocabulary test
Skim and scan pp. 12 – 15 to define these terms: erosion, glaciers, river system, climate, tropical zone, temperate zone, polar zone
Homework: None
Monday, September 29, 2008
Social Studies Syllabus-Chapter 1 Study Guide (pp. 9-11)
Chapter One Study Guide - Part 1 (pp. 9 – 11)
In your small groups answer the following questions. You use the back of this paper, if necessary-due Thursday
1. List the four major landforms, the elevation, and relief of each one:
Landform: Elevation in Feet Type of relief
A.
B.
C.
D.
2. Explain the main characteristics of each layer of the earth’s structure (what is each layer made of)
A. Inner Core –
B. Outer Core-
C. Mantle-
D. Crust-
3. What is the connection between tectonic plates and continental drift?
4. What evidence led scientists to believe Pangaea could be a valid theory?
5. How were the Himalayas formed?
6. How were the Hawaiian Islands formed?
7. What is a common cause of earthquakes?
8. What happens at the core that can cause volcanoes?
9. How can scientists tell that the Pangaea theory is possible?
10. Why do geographers think California will be separated from the U.S. thousands of years from now?
In your small groups answer the following questions. You use the back of this paper, if necessary-due Thursday
1. List the four major landforms, the elevation, and relief of each one:
Landform: Elevation in Feet Type of relief
A.
B.
C.
D.
2. Explain the main characteristics of each layer of the earth’s structure (what is each layer made of)
A. Inner Core –
B. Outer Core-
C. Mantle-
D. Crust-
3. What is the connection between tectonic plates and continental drift?
4. What evidence led scientists to believe Pangaea could be a valid theory?
5. How were the Himalayas formed?
6. How were the Hawaiian Islands formed?
7. What is a common cause of earthquakes?
8. What happens at the core that can cause volcanoes?
9. How can scientists tell that the Pangaea theory is possible?
10. Why do geographers think California will be separated from the U.S. thousands of years from now?
Reading/Language Arts Syllabus- September 29, 2008
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of September 29, 2008
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• The final Seedfolks draft is due Wednesday Oct. 1st. Students must include their teacher edited draft and their blue (or white) peer edit sheet with the final draft.
• Reading logs are due Thursday, Oct 2nd and don’t forget to get parent signatures. The Seedfolks novel can be counted as one of the books.
• Oktoberfest, our Julian Family picnic, is this Friday, October 3rd, at 5:30 P.M.
• We’ll begin our Where the Red Fern Grows novel study this week. Students will complete a blue Red Fern packet. I recommend the packet be fastened in the blue reading folder for safekeeping. Students may not read ahead of the assigned chapters due to certain prediction activities. We’ll notify students regarding differentiated activities at a later date.
• Only students who have turned in Seedfolks books will be assigned a Red Fern novel
• There will be a Red Fern quiz on Oct. 8th and a vocabulary quiz on Oct.14th.
• Late work must be turned in by this Thursday and I will not accept it after Thursday. Late work must be turned in during lunch.
• All students will receive a mid-term progress report next Friday, Oct. 3rd.
Monday, September 29
Reading: Finish Literary Concepts handout
Introduce new novel study, Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls
Discuss setting, Ch. 1 vocabulary,
and make predictions
Language Network Book: Fragments and Run-On’s pp. 25-26, do p. 27 Pt. A
Homework: Finish grammar work p. 27- Pt. A Practice & Apply, and Challenge Sentences
Finish Literary Concepts handout
Tuesday, September 30
Reading: Ch. 1 Pre-reading, reading, and discussion
In Red Fern blue packet: Do odd questions # 1, 3, 5, & 7 and Ch. 1 Activity # 2
Introduce Word Wall Week 3 words
Language Network Book: Review grammar homework
Homework: Final typed, Seedfolks draft is due tomorrow, Oct. 1st . Be sure to include the teacher edited draft and the blue (or white) peer edit sheet with the final draft.
Wednesday, October 1
Final Seedfolks draft due today
Reading: Ch. 2 Pre-reading, introduce vocabulary, reading and discussion
In Red Fern blue packet: Do odd questions # 1, 3, 5, & 7
Homework: Reading Logs due Thursday. Don’t forget to get parent signatures
Fragments and Run-On’s Practice handout
Thursday: October 2
Reading: Ch. 3 reading and discussion. Complete odd questions # 9, 11, & 13 in packet
Begin Red Fern Math handout- due Friday
Language Network Book: Review grammar homework
Homework: Do Ch. 2 & 3 vocab in Red Fern packet. You may need to define unfamiliar words.
Finish Red Fern Math handout – due Friday
Friday, October 3
Reading: Ch. 4 Pre-reading, reading, and discussion. Do questions # 1, 2, 3, & 4 in blue packet
Begin Ch. 4 & 5 vocabulary puzzle.
Review Word Wall Week 3 handout
Homework: None. Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND!
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of September 29, 2008
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• The final Seedfolks draft is due Wednesday Oct. 1st. Students must include their teacher edited draft and their blue (or white) peer edit sheet with the final draft.
• Reading logs are due Thursday, Oct 2nd and don’t forget to get parent signatures. The Seedfolks novel can be counted as one of the books.
• Oktoberfest, our Julian Family picnic, is this Friday, October 3rd, at 5:30 P.M.
• We’ll begin our Where the Red Fern Grows novel study this week. Students will complete a blue Red Fern packet. I recommend the packet be fastened in the blue reading folder for safekeeping. Students may not read ahead of the assigned chapters due to certain prediction activities. We’ll notify students regarding differentiated activities at a later date.
• Only students who have turned in Seedfolks books will be assigned a Red Fern novel
• There will be a Red Fern quiz on Oct. 8th and a vocabulary quiz on Oct.14th.
• Late work must be turned in by this Thursday and I will not accept it after Thursday. Late work must be turned in during lunch.
• All students will receive a mid-term progress report next Friday, Oct. 3rd.
Monday, September 29
Reading: Finish Literary Concepts handout
Introduce new novel study, Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls
Discuss setting, Ch. 1 vocabulary,
and make predictions
Language Network Book: Fragments and Run-On’s pp. 25-26, do p. 27 Pt. A
Homework: Finish grammar work p. 27- Pt. A Practice & Apply, and Challenge Sentences
Finish Literary Concepts handout
Tuesday, September 30
Reading: Ch. 1 Pre-reading, reading, and discussion
In Red Fern blue packet: Do odd questions # 1, 3, 5, & 7 and Ch. 1 Activity # 2
Introduce Word Wall Week 3 words
Language Network Book: Review grammar homework
Homework: Final typed, Seedfolks draft is due tomorrow, Oct. 1st . Be sure to include the teacher edited draft and the blue (or white) peer edit sheet with the final draft.
Wednesday, October 1
Final Seedfolks draft due today
Reading: Ch. 2 Pre-reading, introduce vocabulary, reading and discussion
In Red Fern blue packet: Do odd questions # 1, 3, 5, & 7
Homework: Reading Logs due Thursday. Don’t forget to get parent signatures
Fragments and Run-On’s Practice handout
Thursday: October 2
Reading: Ch. 3 reading and discussion. Complete odd questions # 9, 11, & 13 in packet
Begin Red Fern Math handout- due Friday
Language Network Book: Review grammar homework
Homework: Do Ch. 2 & 3 vocab in Red Fern packet. You may need to define unfamiliar words.
Finish Red Fern Math handout – due Friday
Friday, October 3
Reading: Ch. 4 Pre-reading, reading, and discussion. Do questions # 1, 2, 3, & 4 in blue packet
Begin Ch. 4 & 5 vocabulary puzzle.
Review Word Wall Week 3 handout
Homework: None. Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND!
Monday, September 22, 2008
Seedfolks Assignment and Rubric
Seedfolks Writing Assignment and Scoring Rubric
In a narrative writing style, each student is expected to create his/her own chapter about being a seedfolk in the garden as mentioned in the Seedfolks novel. The chapter should fit within the book using a similar writing style as Paul Fleischman. Your character may be someone from the novel, a character based on your own life, or a new character. Definitely the story should explain what the character plants and why. Somewhere within your narrative you must explain why the character is in the garden and what the character may gain from being in the garden. Your chapter must be typed, double spaced, and 1-2 pages in length. You will also need a picture at the top of the first page of what was planted or something pertaining to your chapter; the picture can be clip art or student drawn as long as it looks neat.
An interesting introductory paragraph that:
_____ grabs the reader’s attention.
_____ introduces the characters by including their ethnicity, and other
necessary background information.
_____ includes a vivid description of the setting.
_____ explains the personality of the characters.
The body of the story should:
_____introduce a conflict or describe the character’s experience.
_____use a sequence of events to explain the conflict or character’s
experiences.
_____develop the character(s) through words, actions, and/or dialogue.
_____use vivid sensory images that help the reader to see, smell, feel,
hear, and/or taste details mentioned in the story.
The conclusion will finish the story by:
_____ stating the last event or outcome, or resolving the conflict.
_____ including information that tells the character’s feelings or emotions
about the conflict or experience.
The student must edit his/her story correcting mistakes in:
_____ grammar.
_____ spelling.
_____ capitalization.
_____ punctuation.
Student Name________________________________________
Seedfolks Writing Assignment Rubric
Required Essay Elements:
3 Pts =Excellent 2 Pts =Satisfactory 1 Pt= Needs Improvement 0 Pts = Not included
_______ Introduction grabbed the reader’s attention
_______ Character development
• included information about ethnicity of characters
• included other information such as character’s background, personality traits, etc.
_______ Included vivid description of setting
_______ Used vivid sensory images
_______ Plot was adequately developed
• conflict and/or character experience’s were described
• explained events using logical sequence
_______ Explained why character was in garden
_______ Explained what character gained from being a part of the garden
_______ Concluding paragraph
• stated last event, outcome, or resolved conflict, etc.
• described character’s feelings or emotions concerning conflict/experience,
Editing:
2 Pts =Few Mistakes 1 Pt= Many Mistakes 0 Pts = Significant Mistakes
________ Grammar
________ Mechanics
________ Spelling
Format:
_______ /2 Included picture
_______ /2 Essay is 1-2 pages in length
_______ /2 Essay was double space and typed neatly using 12 point font
_______ /2 Draft edited by teacher is included
_______ /2 Peer Editing sheet is included
_______/ 40 TOTAL POINTS
In a narrative writing style, each student is expected to create his/her own chapter about being a seedfolk in the garden as mentioned in the Seedfolks novel. The chapter should fit within the book using a similar writing style as Paul Fleischman. Your character may be someone from the novel, a character based on your own life, or a new character. Definitely the story should explain what the character plants and why. Somewhere within your narrative you must explain why the character is in the garden and what the character may gain from being in the garden. Your chapter must be typed, double spaced, and 1-2 pages in length. You will also need a picture at the top of the first page of what was planted or something pertaining to your chapter; the picture can be clip art or student drawn as long as it looks neat.
An interesting introductory paragraph that:
_____ grabs the reader’s attention.
_____ introduces the characters by including their ethnicity, and other
necessary background information.
_____ includes a vivid description of the setting.
_____ explains the personality of the characters.
The body of the story should:
_____introduce a conflict or describe the character’s experience.
_____use a sequence of events to explain the conflict or character’s
experiences.
_____develop the character(s) through words, actions, and/or dialogue.
_____use vivid sensory images that help the reader to see, smell, feel,
hear, and/or taste details mentioned in the story.
The conclusion will finish the story by:
_____ stating the last event or outcome, or resolving the conflict.
_____ including information that tells the character’s feelings or emotions
about the conflict or experience.
The student must edit his/her story correcting mistakes in:
_____ grammar.
_____ spelling.
_____ capitalization.
_____ punctuation.
Student Name________________________________________
Seedfolks Writing Assignment Rubric
Required Essay Elements:
3 Pts =Excellent 2 Pts =Satisfactory 1 Pt= Needs Improvement 0 Pts = Not included
_______ Introduction grabbed the reader’s attention
_______ Character development
• included information about ethnicity of characters
• included other information such as character’s background, personality traits, etc.
_______ Included vivid description of setting
_______ Used vivid sensory images
_______ Plot was adequately developed
• conflict and/or character experience’s were described
• explained events using logical sequence
_______ Explained why character was in garden
_______ Explained what character gained from being a part of the garden
_______ Concluding paragraph
• stated last event, outcome, or resolved conflict, etc.
• described character’s feelings or emotions concerning conflict/experience,
Editing:
2 Pts =Few Mistakes 1 Pt= Many Mistakes 0 Pts = Significant Mistakes
________ Grammar
________ Mechanics
________ Spelling
Format:
_______ /2 Included picture
_______ /2 Essay is 1-2 pages in length
_______ /2 Essay was double space and typed neatly using 12 point font
_______ /2 Draft edited by teacher is included
_______ /2 Peer Editing sheet is included
_______/ 40 TOTAL POINTS
Social Studies Syllabus- Week of September 22, 2008
Mrs. Alexander Team 6 – 3
Social Studies Syllabus
Week of September 22, 2008
Blog Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Hello Parents and Guardians:
*We began our in class mini project researching an assigned country last week. I am providing all research materials to students. Students have begun drawing their picture of a cultural item relating to their country that they found in the Multicultural Resource Center (MCRC ).
* Since some students didn’t finish their drawings last week, all pictures will be due by Tuesday. The MCRC is holding the artifact of any student who didn’t finish his/her drawing. It is the responsibility of each child to obtain a pass to go to the MCRC during their lunch to complete the drawing.
* Very soon there will be a vocabulary test on given Ch. 1 vocabulary terms. The test will be given the end of next week or during the week of October 6th. Students should begin studying given Ch. 1 terms.
Monday, September 22 –
Using given research materials begin completing “Elements of Geography” handout.
Homework: Finish coloring picture- due Tuesday
Tuesday, September 23 – Picture Day- Pictures will be taken during our morning classes
Complete: “ Name the Continent and Understanding Latitude and Longitude” handout- due Thurs.
Different Grp: Complete “Cracking the Code and Tallest Mountains ” handout –due Thursday.
Homework: Finish above handouts- due Thursday
Wednesday, September 24 –
Finish “Elements of Geography” handout
Create a poster using group’s pictures
Homework: Finish Tuesday’s handouts - due Thursday
Thursday, September 25–
Finish poster
Review Tuesday’s handouts
Homework: Skim pp. 9 - 11 and begin defining these terms: landforms, elevation, relief, core, mantle, crust, tectonic plates, continental drift, volcanoes, earthquakes - due Friday
Friday, September 26 –
Review terms; begin reading and discussing pp. 9-11
Homework: None
Social Studies Syllabus
Week of September 22, 2008
Blog Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Hello Parents and Guardians:
*We began our in class mini project researching an assigned country last week. I am providing all research materials to students. Students have begun drawing their picture of a cultural item relating to their country that they found in the Multicultural Resource Center (MCRC ).
* Since some students didn’t finish their drawings last week, all pictures will be due by Tuesday. The MCRC is holding the artifact of any student who didn’t finish his/her drawing. It is the responsibility of each child to obtain a pass to go to the MCRC during their lunch to complete the drawing.
* Very soon there will be a vocabulary test on given Ch. 1 vocabulary terms. The test will be given the end of next week or during the week of October 6th. Students should begin studying given Ch. 1 terms.
Monday, September 22 –
Using given research materials begin completing “Elements of Geography” handout.
Homework: Finish coloring picture- due Tuesday
Tuesday, September 23 – Picture Day- Pictures will be taken during our morning classes
Complete: “ Name the Continent and Understanding Latitude and Longitude” handout- due Thurs.
Different Grp: Complete “Cracking the Code and Tallest Mountains ” handout –due Thursday.
Homework: Finish above handouts- due Thursday
Wednesday, September 24 –
Finish “Elements of Geography” handout
Create a poster using group’s pictures
Homework: Finish Tuesday’s handouts - due Thursday
Thursday, September 25–
Finish poster
Review Tuesday’s handouts
Homework: Skim pp. 9 - 11 and begin defining these terms: landforms, elevation, relief, core, mantle, crust, tectonic plates, continental drift, volcanoes, earthquakes - due Friday
Friday, September 26 –
Review terms; begin reading and discussing pp. 9-11
Homework: None
Reading/Language Arts Syllabus- September 22, 2008
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of September 22, 2008
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Last week students were introduced to our next writing assignment of creating a Seedfolks chapter. They peer edited another student’s first draft of the essay. The second typed, rough draft will be due on Tuesday Sept 23 and Mrs. Alexander will edit it. The final draft is due on Wednesday Oct 1.
• Reading logs are due on Thursday, Oct 2nd. Students are required to read at least two books each month and turn in a completed log with parent signatures. The Seedfolks novel can be counted as one of the books.
• Reminder, Picture Day is on Tuesday, September 23.
Monday, September 22
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 2
Spelling Page 13 Part A
Review Word Wall Week 1
Begin Literary Concept Notes
Homework: Finish making peer corrections to your Seedfolks Essay- the 2nd Draft is due tomorrow. Remember Picture Day is tomorrow!
Tuesday, September 23 (PICTURE DAY! Pictures will be taken in the morning classes)
2nd Seedfolks Essay Draft is due
Finish Literary Concept Notes
Introduce Word Wall Week 2
Spelling Master 2B
Homework: Read your pleasure book and work on your reading log.
Wednesday, September 24
Work on Reading Logs
Beyond the Reef Text: Year Walk pages 208-220
Homework: Spelling Page 15: Build Word Power
Thursday: September 25
SPARKLE
Media Center 9th period back tables
Homework: Study for Spelling Test, Word Wall Week 2- due tomorrow
Friday, September 26
Return Seedfolks Drafts Today
Review Word Wall Week 2
Spelling Test: Lesson 2
Identify Literary Concepts from notes in Year Walk
Homework: Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND! Work on Final Draft Edits- the FINAL DRAFT is due on Wednesday, Oct 1st.
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of September 22, 2008
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important Information:
• Last week students were introduced to our next writing assignment of creating a Seedfolks chapter. They peer edited another student’s first draft of the essay. The second typed, rough draft will be due on Tuesday Sept 23 and Mrs. Alexander will edit it. The final draft is due on Wednesday Oct 1.
• Reading logs are due on Thursday, Oct 2nd. Students are required to read at least two books each month and turn in a completed log with parent signatures. The Seedfolks novel can be counted as one of the books.
• Reminder, Picture Day is on Tuesday, September 23.
Monday, September 22
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 2
Spelling Page 13 Part A
Review Word Wall Week 1
Begin Literary Concept Notes
Homework: Finish making peer corrections to your Seedfolks Essay- the 2nd Draft is due tomorrow. Remember Picture Day is tomorrow!
Tuesday, September 23 (PICTURE DAY! Pictures will be taken in the morning classes)
2nd Seedfolks Essay Draft is due
Finish Literary Concept Notes
Introduce Word Wall Week 2
Spelling Master 2B
Homework: Read your pleasure book and work on your reading log.
Wednesday, September 24
Work on Reading Logs
Beyond the Reef Text: Year Walk pages 208-220
Homework: Spelling Page 15: Build Word Power
Thursday: September 25
SPARKLE
Media Center 9th period back tables
Homework: Study for Spelling Test, Word Wall Week 2- due tomorrow
Friday, September 26
Return Seedfolks Drafts Today
Review Word Wall Week 2
Spelling Test: Lesson 2
Identify Literary Concepts from notes in Year Walk
Homework: Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND! Work on Final Draft Edits- the FINAL DRAFT is due on Wednesday, Oct 1st.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Language Arts/ Reading Syllabus-September 15, 2008
Team 6-3 Mrs. Alexander
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of September 15, 2008
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will take a Seedfolks comprehension & vocabulary test on Thursday, Sept. 18th.
• This Monday, students will be introduced to our next assignment, writing a Seedfolks chapter. The first typed rough draft of the essay is due on Friday, Sept 19 for a peer-editing session, a second typed rough draft will be due on Tuesday Sept 23 to be edited by the teacher, and the final draft is due on Wednesday Oct 1.
• Curriculum Night is Thursday, Sept. 18th. It begins at 6:45 P.M. Each student will bring home a letter with his or her schedule on Tuesday Sept. 16th Student should not attend Curriculum Night.
• The reading log is due on Thursday, Oct 2nd. Students are required to read at least two books each month and turn in a completed log with parent signatures. The Seedfolks novel can be counted as one of the books.
Monday, September 15
Final Vital Statistics is due today
Introduce Seedfolks writing assignment
Discuss good and bad examples of a Seedfolks chapter
Seedfolks Prewriting Assignment
Writing Time
Homework: Begin Writing Seedfolks Rough Draft
Tuesday, September 16
Complete Curriculum Night schedules for parents
Introduce Word Wall assignment due Friday Sept 19th
Write sentences with Seedfolks vocabulary words
Homework: Give parents Curriculum Night schedule
Study for Seedfolks Test
Seedfolks Review Worksheet
Wednesday, September 17
Discuss Seedfolks character review sheet
“Fire Line” Seedfolks review activity
Peer-edit Seedfolks vocabulary sentences
Homework: Study for Seedfolks Test.
Thursday: September 18- Curriculum Night begins at 6:45 P.M.
Seedfolks Test
Pg 6 and 7 in Language Network book, Introducing complete subject and predicate
Important: Remind parents to bring your schedule to Curriculum Night
Homework: Word Wall sheet due tomorrow
Work on your Seedfolks Essay
Rough Draft- due tomorrow for peer-editing session
Friday, September 19
Go over Word Wall sheet
Peer-edit 1st Seedfolks Rough Draft
Review Language Network books page 7
Language Network book pages 8 and 9 apply and practice part a and b
Homework: Finish your Seedfolks 2nd rough draft - due on Tuesday Sept 23rd.
It must be typed and return peer edit sheets and 1st draft.
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of September 15, 2008
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will take a Seedfolks comprehension & vocabulary test on Thursday, Sept. 18th.
• This Monday, students will be introduced to our next assignment, writing a Seedfolks chapter. The first typed rough draft of the essay is due on Friday, Sept 19 for a peer-editing session, a second typed rough draft will be due on Tuesday Sept 23 to be edited by the teacher, and the final draft is due on Wednesday Oct 1.
• Curriculum Night is Thursday, Sept. 18th. It begins at 6:45 P.M. Each student will bring home a letter with his or her schedule on Tuesday Sept. 16th Student should not attend Curriculum Night.
• The reading log is due on Thursday, Oct 2nd. Students are required to read at least two books each month and turn in a completed log with parent signatures. The Seedfolks novel can be counted as one of the books.
Monday, September 15
Final Vital Statistics is due today
Introduce Seedfolks writing assignment
Discuss good and bad examples of a Seedfolks chapter
Seedfolks Prewriting Assignment
Writing Time
Homework: Begin Writing Seedfolks Rough Draft
Tuesday, September 16
Complete Curriculum Night schedules for parents
Introduce Word Wall assignment due Friday Sept 19th
Write sentences with Seedfolks vocabulary words
Homework: Give parents Curriculum Night schedule
Study for Seedfolks Test
Seedfolks Review Worksheet
Wednesday, September 17
Discuss Seedfolks character review sheet
“Fire Line” Seedfolks review activity
Peer-edit Seedfolks vocabulary sentences
Homework: Study for Seedfolks Test.
Thursday: September 18- Curriculum Night begins at 6:45 P.M.
Seedfolks Test
Pg 6 and 7 in Language Network book, Introducing complete subject and predicate
Important: Remind parents to bring your schedule to Curriculum Night
Homework: Word Wall sheet due tomorrow
Work on your Seedfolks Essay
Rough Draft- due tomorrow for peer-editing session
Friday, September 19
Go over Word Wall sheet
Peer-edit 1st Seedfolks Rough Draft
Review Language Network books page 7
Language Network book pages 8 and 9 apply and practice part a and b
Homework: Finish your Seedfolks 2nd rough draft - due on Tuesday Sept 23rd.
It must be typed and return peer edit sheets and 1st draft.
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