Mrs. Alexander
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of September 20, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Last week, students received requirements and a rubric regarding writing a narrative essay. The 1st typed draft is due Tues. 9/21. Students will do peer edits and prepare a 2nd draft to be turned in on Thurs. 9/23. Mrs. Alexander will edit the 2nd drafts then the 3rd and FINAL draft of the essay will be due on Friday 10/1.
• We are beginning a short story unit working on a variety of literary skills involving fiction and nonfiction stories.
• Our first reading log is due on Thursday, September 30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read. Seedfolks can be included on the reading log and they do not have to complete a log for Seedfolks.
• Mark your calendars! Picture Day is Thursday, September 23.
• Parents that did not attend Curriculum Night will receive a conference form that will be given to each child. Please ask him/her for the conference form and please return it a.s.a.p.
• There will be a grammar test on Ch. 9 on Tuesday, October 5th.
Monday, September 20
Literature Book: Fiction vs. Non Fiction
Begin Reading “Greyling” Story, pp. 9-15
Grammar Lesson 9.3 (pp. 166 – 167)
Trick #6
Homework: Trick #7
Finish 1st TYPED narrative essay – due Tuesday
Tuesday, September 21- 1st TYPED Narrative Essay - due today
Lit Book: Define grief, sheared, selchie, slough, and wallowed (see pp. 9-15)
Finish Reading “Greyling” Story, pp. 9-15
Narrative Essay Peer Edits
Face Trick #8
Homework: Write Vocabra Word story: The topic is Water
Finish Face Trick #8 and edit your narrative essay
Grammar Lessons 9.1-9.3 pp. 160-167 will be checked in on Wednesday
Wednesday, September 22
Lit Book: “Greyling” story- Plot Diagram and Read p.16
Grammar Lesson 9.4 (pg 169-170) & Lesson 9.5 (pg 172)
Homework: Vocabra newspaper caption
Finish 2nd TYPED narrative draft – due Thursday
Thursday: September 23 - 2nd TYPED Narrative Draft – due today
Non-Fiction Notes
Lit Book: Read Jane Yolen’s speech, “My Heart is in the Highland” pp. 17-18
“Learning about Non-Fiction” – worksheet
Grammar Lesson 9.6 (pg 175)
Vocabra Review - Spelling Race
Homework: Study for Vocabra tests
Finish Grammar Lesson 9.6, if necessary
Friday, September 24
Vocabra Spelling and Fill-in-the blank tests
Lit Book: Critical Thinking Questions p. 19
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!! If you did not complete grammar Lessons 9.4 & 9.5, (pp. 169-172) you must complete them by Monday.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus-Week of September 13, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of September 13, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please Read the following Information:
*Students will participate in MAP Testing on Wednesday and Thursday during 1st and 2nd periods. We will not have Social Studies on Wednesday.
*On Thursday, 1st period Social Studies class will begin during 3rd period time, 2nd period Social Studies during 8th period and 3rd period during 9th period.
*Using the Multicultural Resource Center, we will begin an in-class mini project regarding the Elements of Geography. Students will research an assigned country and complete a given handout. The plan is for all work to be completed by Thursday. Anything not completed will become homework.
Monday, September 13– Review Elements of Geography
Continue Section 1 Assessment p.9 #3-5.
Introduce Elements of Geography in-class project handout.
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 14 – Assign culture groups.
MCRC to work with artifacts and work on handout.
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 15– MAP testing. No Social Studies class.
Homework: None
Thursday, September 16- MCRC – complete handout and illustrate artifact.
Homework: Read p. 9. Use glossary to define landforms, elevation and relief. Answer the following questions in your spiral:
1. What are the four main kinds of landforms?
2. How do geographers use elevation and relief to describe landforms?
Finish Elements of Geography project, if necessary- due Friday
Friday, September 17- Review homework.
Complete a graphic organizer.
Geography review and assign geography differentiation group.
Homework: None
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of September 13, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please Read the following Information:
*Students will participate in MAP Testing on Wednesday and Thursday during 1st and 2nd periods. We will not have Social Studies on Wednesday.
*On Thursday, 1st period Social Studies class will begin during 3rd period time, 2nd period Social Studies during 8th period and 3rd period during 9th period.
*Using the Multicultural Resource Center, we will begin an in-class mini project regarding the Elements of Geography. Students will research an assigned country and complete a given handout. The plan is for all work to be completed by Thursday. Anything not completed will become homework.
Monday, September 13– Review Elements of Geography
Continue Section 1 Assessment p.9 #3-5.
Introduce Elements of Geography in-class project handout.
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 14 – Assign culture groups.
MCRC to work with artifacts and work on handout.
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 15– MAP testing. No Social Studies class.
Homework: None
Thursday, September 16- MCRC – complete handout and illustrate artifact.
Homework: Read p. 9. Use glossary to define landforms, elevation and relief. Answer the following questions in your spiral:
1. What are the four main kinds of landforms?
2. How do geographers use elevation and relief to describe landforms?
Finish Elements of Geography project, if necessary- due Friday
Friday, September 17- Review homework.
Complete a graphic organizer.
Geography review and assign geography differentiation group.
Homework: None
Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of September 13, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of September 13, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• The Seedfolks Comprehension Test is on Wednesday, September 15. You should study your Chart.
• This week students will begin writing a Narrative Essay that is related to Seedfolks. Students will receive requirements and a rubric this week, outlining the entire assignment. The 1st typed draft is due Tues. 9/21; students will do peer edits then prepare a 2nd draft to turn in on Thurs. 9/23. Ms. Alexander will edit the essays. Then the 3rd and FINAL draft of the essay will be due on Friday 10/1.
• We are beginning Grammar Chapter 9 today which focuses of punctuation. Students will take a Pre-Test this week and students who show mastery will be offered differentiated activities and assignments.
• Don’t Forget! The first reading log is due on Thursday, September 30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is this Wednesday, September 15, at 6:30 P.M. and Picture Day is Thursday, September 23.
Monday, September 13
Introduce Vocabra List #2
Grammar Chapter 9 Pre-Test
Seedfolks: Read and Chart Florence & Review Chart
Trick #3
Homework: You need to write one sentence for each of the 12 Vocabra Words (These should be 12 separate sentences not a story).
Tuesday, September 14
Grammar Lesson 9.1 (PP pg 160-161)
Seedfolks: Character Matching Sheet
Face Trick #4
Vocabra Word Drawing
Homework: STUDY for your Seedfolks Comprehension Test tomorrow. Finish Word Drawing. Be sure to have your pleasure book in school with you the next two days for MAP testing. Remind parents to attend Curriculum Night tomorrow at 6:30.
Wednesday, September 15 (CURRICULUM NIGHT TONIGHT @ 6:30)
3 Periods of Reading/LA Today (3, 8, and 9)
Grammar Lesson 9.2 (PP pg 164-165)
Introduce Seedfolks Narrative Essay
Seedfolks Comprehension Test
Narrative Essay Pre-Writing
Homework: Face Trick #5
Thursday: September 16
No Reading/LA due to MAP Testing
Homework: Work on your Narrative Essay
Friday, September 17
Grammar Lesson 9.3 (PP pg 166-167)
Word Story: Topic is Water
Lit Concept Notes
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of September 13, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• The Seedfolks Comprehension Test is on Wednesday, September 15. You should study your Chart.
• This week students will begin writing a Narrative Essay that is related to Seedfolks. Students will receive requirements and a rubric this week, outlining the entire assignment. The 1st typed draft is due Tues. 9/21; students will do peer edits then prepare a 2nd draft to turn in on Thurs. 9/23. Ms. Alexander will edit the essays. Then the 3rd and FINAL draft of the essay will be due on Friday 10/1.
• We are beginning Grammar Chapter 9 today which focuses of punctuation. Students will take a Pre-Test this week and students who show mastery will be offered differentiated activities and assignments.
• Don’t Forget! The first reading log is due on Thursday, September 30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is this Wednesday, September 15, at 6:30 P.M. and Picture Day is Thursday, September 23.
Monday, September 13
Introduce Vocabra List #2
Grammar Chapter 9 Pre-Test
Seedfolks: Read and Chart Florence & Review Chart
Trick #3
Homework: You need to write one sentence for each of the 12 Vocabra Words (These should be 12 separate sentences not a story).
Tuesday, September 14
Grammar Lesson 9.1 (PP pg 160-161)
Seedfolks: Character Matching Sheet
Face Trick #4
Vocabra Word Drawing
Homework: STUDY for your Seedfolks Comprehension Test tomorrow. Finish Word Drawing. Be sure to have your pleasure book in school with you the next two days for MAP testing. Remind parents to attend Curriculum Night tomorrow at 6:30.
Wednesday, September 15 (CURRICULUM NIGHT TONIGHT @ 6:30)
3 Periods of Reading/LA Today (3, 8, and 9)
Grammar Lesson 9.2 (PP pg 164-165)
Introduce Seedfolks Narrative Essay
Seedfolks Comprehension Test
Narrative Essay Pre-Writing
Homework: Face Trick #5
Thursday: September 16
No Reading/LA due to MAP Testing
Homework: Work on your Narrative Essay
Friday, September 17
Grammar Lesson 9.3 (PP pg 166-167)
Word Story: Topic is Water
Lit Concept Notes
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus-Week of September 6, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of September 6, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please Read the following Information:
*The Parts of the Book quiz will be returned by Thursday. Please ask your parent to sign the test and I will return it back to you.
*Students will take geography pre-assessment this week.
*Based on the geography pre-assessment, students will be offered a differentiation activity.
*Under my supervision, my student teacher, Ms. Gran, will begin teaching all my Social Studies
classes.
Monday, September 6 – No School- Labor Day
Tuesday, September 7– Discuss “Be an Active Reader” – Social Studies Reading
Strategies
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 8 – Begin Chapter One- Section 1, Elements of Geography
Take Geography pre-assessment.
Read and discuss pp.4-7
Homework: Copy the following terms: geography, absolute location, relative location, place,
region, ecosystems, adapt, modify, and environment – complete the definitions for
homework - Due Friday
Thursday, September 9– Continue Section 1 - Read and discuss pp. 7-8
Homework: Finish vocabulary definitions – due Friday
Friday, September 10 – Answer Section 1 Assessment p. 9 #3-5
Introduce Culture Grams
Homework: None.
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of September 6, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please Read the following Information:
*The Parts of the Book quiz will be returned by Thursday. Please ask your parent to sign the test and I will return it back to you.
*Students will take geography pre-assessment this week.
*Based on the geography pre-assessment, students will be offered a differentiation activity.
*Under my supervision, my student teacher, Ms. Gran, will begin teaching all my Social Studies
classes.
Monday, September 6 – No School- Labor Day
Tuesday, September 7– Discuss “Be an Active Reader” – Social Studies Reading
Strategies
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 8 – Begin Chapter One- Section 1, Elements of Geography
Take Geography pre-assessment.
Read and discuss pp.4-7
Homework: Copy the following terms: geography, absolute location, relative location, place,
region, ecosystems, adapt, modify, and environment – complete the definitions for
homework - Due Friday
Thursday, September 9– Continue Section 1 - Read and discuss pp. 7-8
Homework: Finish vocabulary definitions – due Friday
Friday, September 10 – Answer Section 1 Assessment p. 9 #3-5
Introduce Culture Grams
Homework: None.
Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of September 6, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of September 6, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• The typed final draft of Vital Statistics is due Wednesday, September 8.
• The first reading log is due on Thursday, September 30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Team 6-3 Homework Club will begin THIS week!!! It is held from 3:30 to 4:30 (Monday’s with Ms. Alexander, Tuesday’s with Ms. Priebe, Wednesday’s with Ms. Koplin, and Thursday’s with Mr. Morrell).
• Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is Wednesday, September 15, at 6:30 P.M. and Picture Day is Thursday, September 23 (information will be sent home soon).
Monday, September 6 - No School: Labor Day
Tuesday, September 7
Face Trick #1
9th Period: Media Center – Orientation/Scavenger Hunt
Homework: Read and chart Sae Young story.
The FINAL draft of your Vital Statistics is due tomorrow- be sure to
make all suggested corrections and print out a clean copy!
Wednesday, September 8
Face Trick #2
Begin Goal Setting
Read and Chart Curtis & Nora story
Homework: Vocabra Newspaper Captions.
Thursday: September 9
Team Building Activity
Vocabra Review - Spelling Race
Finish Goal Setting, if necessary
Homework: Read and chart Maricela story.
Get your goal setting sheet signed by your parents- Due Friday
Study for your first Vocabra spelling AND fill-in the-blank Vocabra test!
Friday, September 10
List #1 - Vocabra Spelling and Vocabra Fill-in-the-Blank Tests
Make The Team 6-3 Garden
Read and Chart Amir and Florence
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of September 6, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• The typed final draft of Vital Statistics is due Wednesday, September 8.
• The first reading log is due on Thursday, September 30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Team 6-3 Homework Club will begin THIS week!!! It is held from 3:30 to 4:30 (Monday’s with Ms. Alexander, Tuesday’s with Ms. Priebe, Wednesday’s with Ms. Koplin, and Thursday’s with Mr. Morrell).
• Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is Wednesday, September 15, at 6:30 P.M. and Picture Day is Thursday, September 23 (information will be sent home soon).
Monday, September 6 - No School: Labor Day
Tuesday, September 7
Face Trick #1
9th Period: Media Center – Orientation/Scavenger Hunt
Homework: Read and chart Sae Young story.
The FINAL draft of your Vital Statistics is due tomorrow- be sure to
make all suggested corrections and print out a clean copy!
Wednesday, September 8
Face Trick #2
Begin Goal Setting
Read and Chart Curtis & Nora story
Homework: Vocabra Newspaper Captions.
Thursday: September 9
Team Building Activity
Vocabra Review - Spelling Race
Finish Goal Setting, if necessary
Homework: Read and chart Maricela story.
Get your goal setting sheet signed by your parents- Due Friday
Study for your first Vocabra spelling AND fill-in the-blank Vocabra test!
Friday, September 10
List #1 - Vocabra Spelling and Vocabra Fill-in-the-Blank Tests
Make The Team 6-3 Garden
Read and Chart Amir and Florence
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus-Week of Aug. 30, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of August 30 - September 3, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important!! Please read the following information:
*Your child will receive a syllabus at the beginning of each week. If the syllabus is lost students may go to my blog to print another copy of it. See the blog website information at the top of this syllabus.
*This will be the first full week of classes so each child must have a folder and spiral. Ideally it should be the same color. Matching materials help students to stay organized.
*Students should know the following parts of our textbook, and what material can be found or learned in each of the following parts: Table of Contents, Copyright Page, Atlas, Political Map, Physical Map, Glossary, Index, Spanish Glossary, Primary Sources Library, Chapter Focus Box, Terms, Graphic Organizer Activity, and Units.
*My students will take a short quiz on these parts of the book this Friday, September 3rd. If a student plans to be out of town on Friday, be sure to let me know. The test can be taken on Thursday or when he/she returns to school on Tuesday.
*A study guide can be found on the back of this syllabus.
*If your child did not turn in the letter regarding swapping a textbook for a CD please do so on Monday.
Monday, August 30– Complete Information Card
Begin copying Parts of Book Vocabulary Terms
Complete Parts of Book- Pre-Assessment
Hand out textbooks
Homework: Finish Parts of Book Pre-Assessment, if necessary
Tuesday, August 31– Continue copying vocabulary terms
Review Parts of Book- Pre-Assessment
Think-Pair-Share activity
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 1– Complete TS 175 &176 Worksheet
Begin Scavenger Hunt worksheet
Homework: Finish Scavenger Hunt worksheet, if necessary
Thursday, September 2- Review Scavenger Hunt worksheet
Begin Study Guide
Reminder: We will have a lunch time review session for Friday’s quiz. See Ms. A for a pass
Homework: Finish Study Guide and STUDY FOR QUIZ
Friday, September 3- Take Parts of the Book quiz & complete ancient contributions handout
Homework: None!! Have a great 3-day holiday weekend!
Study Guide For Parts of the Book Test-Complete by Friday
1. Using the Contents page:
a. How many units are on p. iii
b. How many chapters are listed only on p. iv
c. In what chapter would you probably find information about King Tut?
2. In what part of your textbook, is the best place to look up information
about glaciers?
3. Define caliph here:
4. What is the Spanish word for civil wars?
5. In the Primary Sources section, when was Nelson Mandela freed from
prison?
6. On the Reference Atlas page draw the symbol that indicates the
national capital here:
7. On the World Political map, what does this abbreviation
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of August 30 - September 3, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Important!! Please read the following information:
*Your child will receive a syllabus at the beginning of each week. If the syllabus is lost students may go to my blog to print another copy of it. See the blog website information at the top of this syllabus.
*This will be the first full week of classes so each child must have a folder and spiral. Ideally it should be the same color. Matching materials help students to stay organized.
*Students should know the following parts of our textbook, and what material can be found or learned in each of the following parts: Table of Contents, Copyright Page, Atlas, Political Map, Physical Map, Glossary, Index, Spanish Glossary, Primary Sources Library, Chapter Focus Box, Terms, Graphic Organizer Activity, and Units.
*My students will take a short quiz on these parts of the book this Friday, September 3rd. If a student plans to be out of town on Friday, be sure to let me know. The test can be taken on Thursday or when he/she returns to school on Tuesday.
*A study guide can be found on the back of this syllabus.
*If your child did not turn in the letter regarding swapping a textbook for a CD please do so on Monday.
Monday, August 30– Complete Information Card
Begin copying Parts of Book Vocabulary Terms
Complete Parts of Book- Pre-Assessment
Hand out textbooks
Homework: Finish Parts of Book Pre-Assessment, if necessary
Tuesday, August 31– Continue copying vocabulary terms
Review Parts of Book- Pre-Assessment
Think-Pair-Share activity
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 1– Complete TS 175 &176 Worksheet
Begin Scavenger Hunt worksheet
Homework: Finish Scavenger Hunt worksheet, if necessary
Thursday, September 2- Review Scavenger Hunt worksheet
Begin Study Guide
Reminder: We will have a lunch time review session for Friday’s quiz. See Ms. A for a pass
Homework: Finish Study Guide and STUDY FOR QUIZ
Friday, September 3- Take Parts of the Book quiz & complete ancient contributions handout
Homework: None!! Have a great 3-day holiday weekend!
Study Guide For Parts of the Book Test-Complete by Friday
1. Using the Contents page:
a. How many units are on p. iii
b. How many chapters are listed only on p. iv
c. In what chapter would you probably find information about King Tut?
2. In what part of your textbook, is the best place to look up information
about glaciers?
3. Define caliph here:
4. What is the Spanish word for civil wars?
5. In the Primary Sources section, when was Nelson Mandela freed from
prison?
6. On the Reference Atlas page draw the symbol that indicates the
national capital here:
7. On the World Political map, what does this abbreviation
Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of August 30, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of August 30, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
•The typed draft of Vital Statistics must be in proper format and is due on Tuesday, August 31. The typed final copy will be due Wednesday, September 8.
•Students received their first Reading Logs today; it is due on Thursday, September 30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
•Team 6-3 Homework Club will begin NEXT week. Homework club is held from 3:30 to 4:30 (Monday’s with Ms. Alexander, Tuesday’s with Ms. Priebe, Wednesday’s with Ms. Koplin, and Thursday’s with Mr. Morrell).
•Every two weeks students will receive a new list of Vocabra-Words; these will be their spelling and vocabulary words. The students will be tested on these words every two weeks.
•Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night has been changed to Wednesday, September 15, at 6:30 P.M. and Picture Day is Thursday, September 23 (information will be sent home soon).
Monday, August 30
Finish Pre-Reading items in blue Seedfolks Packet
Read and Chart Kim
Introduce Reading Logs (Ran out of time. Will introduce it on Tues)
Vocabra: Introduce Spelling and Vocabulary Words
Review the Typed Format for Vital Statistics
Homework: Finish your typed draft of Vital Statistics- it is due Tuesday.
GET THIS SYLLABUS SIGNED - also due Tuesday!
Read Pleasure book- be sure to keep up with your reading log.
Tuesday, August 31
Collect Typed Copy of Vital Statistics
Introduce Reading Logs
Read and Chart Ana & Wendell
Media Center Front Tables: 9th Period
Homework: Draw your assigned vocabulary word without using the actual word in your
drawing. On the back you should write a good sentence for the word.
Make sure you have your Ziploc bag in class tomorrow because Seedfolks
books will be assigned.
Wednesday, September 1
Read and Chart Gonzalo
Share Vocabra-Word Drawings
Media Center Computers: 9th Period (Log-in & passwords and type Vital Statistics, if possible)
Homework: Read and Chart Leona
Thursday: September 2
Period Small Group Work with Leona
Work on Seedfolks Vocabulary Chart
Vocabra Word Story: Topic is Video Games
Homework: Finish Vocabra Word Story (Remember you must use all 12 words correctly)
Friday, September 3
Return Edited Vital Statistics
Read and Chart Sam & Virgil
Work on Seedfolks Vocabulary Chart
SELL IT (Vocabra)
Homework: None!! Enjoy your three-day weekend!
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of August 30, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
•The typed draft of Vital Statistics must be in proper format and is due on Tuesday, August 31. The typed final copy will be due Wednesday, September 8.
•Students received their first Reading Logs today; it is due on Thursday, September 30. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
•Team 6-3 Homework Club will begin NEXT week. Homework club is held from 3:30 to 4:30 (Monday’s with Ms. Alexander, Tuesday’s with Ms. Priebe, Wednesday’s with Ms. Koplin, and Thursday’s with Mr. Morrell).
•Every two weeks students will receive a new list of Vocabra-Words; these will be their spelling and vocabulary words. The students will be tested on these words every two weeks.
•Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night has been changed to Wednesday, September 15, at 6:30 P.M. and Picture Day is Thursday, September 23 (information will be sent home soon).
Monday, August 30
Finish Pre-Reading items in blue Seedfolks Packet
Read and Chart Kim
Introduce Reading Logs (Ran out of time. Will introduce it on Tues)
Vocabra: Introduce Spelling and Vocabulary Words
Review the Typed Format for Vital Statistics
Homework: Finish your typed draft of Vital Statistics- it is due Tuesday.
GET THIS SYLLABUS SIGNED - also due Tuesday!
Read Pleasure book- be sure to keep up with your reading log.
Tuesday, August 31
Collect Typed Copy of Vital Statistics
Introduce Reading Logs
Read and Chart Ana & Wendell
Media Center Front Tables: 9th Period
Homework: Draw your assigned vocabulary word without using the actual word in your
drawing. On the back you should write a good sentence for the word.
Make sure you have your Ziploc bag in class tomorrow because Seedfolks
books will be assigned.
Wednesday, September 1
Read and Chart Gonzalo
Share Vocabra-Word Drawings
Media Center Computers: 9th Period (Log-in & passwords and type Vital Statistics, if possible)
Homework: Read and Chart Leona
Thursday: September 2
Period Small Group Work with Leona
Work on Seedfolks Vocabulary Chart
Vocabra Word Story: Topic is Video Games
Homework: Finish Vocabra Word Story (Remember you must use all 12 words correctly)
Friday, September 3
Return Edited Vital Statistics
Read and Chart Sam & Virgil
Work on Seedfolks Vocabulary Chart
SELL IT (Vocabra)
Homework: None!! Enjoy your three-day weekend!
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