Mrs. Alexander
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of October 11, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Our second Reading Log is due on Thursday, 10/28. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Due to conferences next week, and the adjusted schedule, we will take our Vocabra List #4 Tests a few days earlier next week. Tests will be given on Wednesday 10/20, instead of on Friday, l0/22.
• Portfolio conferences will be Thursday 10/21. Conference schedules went home on Friday,
Oct 8th. It is also available on my blog
• If you have not scheduled a conference with me please complete the purple conference forms sent home on Friday.
• Students who did not purchase pictures on Picture Day may still purchase them online. Go to mylifetouch.com and use Julian’s picture day ID: RN600479YO. Retakes are scheduled for Nov 11th.
• When class work is not completed in class students may be expected to complete it at home. Students will be told to add these assignments to add their planner.
• My student teacher, Ms. Gran, will begin teaching Reading & L/Arts this week.
Monday, October 11 - NO SCHOOL: Columbus Day
Tuesday, October 12
Introduce Vocabra List #4
Greek Myths Pre-Assessment
Introduce Greek Myths and Elements Charts
Read Olden Times and Gaea (Chart Gaea Together- no chart required for Olden Times)
Homework: Newspaper Captions List #4
Wednesday, October 13
Greek Myth Guided Vocabulary Notes: Titans, Cronus, Zeus & His Family
Grammar Chapter 27 Diagnostic (Text Pages 601)
Vocabra Dialogue or Comic Strip - Topic is Buried Treasure: write a short 2 or 3 person dialogue using all the words on the Vocabra list or design a short comic strip using all the Vocabra words. Comic strip must have dialogue bubbles, completed neatly, and written clearly.
Homework: Finish Vocabra Dialogue or Comic Strip (see above instructions)
Thursday: October 14
Read and Correct Vocabra Conversations with Partners
Grammar Text: Pgs 602 to 604 (Exercise 2 and 3)
Read and Chart Titans and Cronus
Homework: None
Friday, October 15
Read and Chart Zeus & His Family (Highlight and Notes in Margins)
Grammar Text: Page 605 to 606 (Exercise 5)
Vocabra: Word Drawing
9th per. -Media Center Front Tables
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus-Week of September 27, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of September 27, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
* There will be a test on Chapter 1, Sections 1 -2 and Geography on Fri.,
October 1st.
*We will have a lunch study session on Thursday, Sept. 30.
Monday, September 27– View movie clips of : Dynamic Earth-Changes in Its
Surface and Earthquakes and Volcanoes.
Begin Cracked Earth handout
Homework - Define these terms: erosion, glaciers, river system, climate, Tropical Zone, Temperate Zone, and Polar Zone.
Tuesday, September 28 – Pangaea Activity
Read & discuss pp. 13-15
Homework: Answer Ch 1.2 Questions # 9-13 (on back of handout given last week)
Wednesday, September 29– Read and discuss pp. 15-18
Finish Ch 1.2 Questions # 14-17 (see back of
handout given last week)
Homework: Finish answering Ch 1.2 questions #14 - 17, if necessary
Thursday, September 30- Study session for test during lunch; ask for a pass .
Review for the test.
Name that Continent & Understanding & Latitude & Longitude handout
Homework: Finish above handouts, if necessary
Study for the test
Friday, October 1- Chapter 1, Sections 1 & 2 Test
Homework: None.
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of September 27, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following information:
* There will be a test on Chapter 1, Sections 1 -2 and Geography on Fri.,
October 1st.
*We will have a lunch study session on Thursday, Sept. 30.
Monday, September 27– View movie clips of : Dynamic Earth-Changes in Its
Surface and Earthquakes and Volcanoes.
Begin Cracked Earth handout
Homework - Define these terms: erosion, glaciers, river system, climate, Tropical Zone, Temperate Zone, and Polar Zone.
Tuesday, September 28 – Pangaea Activity
Read & discuss pp. 13-15
Homework: Answer Ch 1.2 Questions # 9-13 (on back of handout given last week)
Wednesday, September 29– Read and discuss pp. 15-18
Finish Ch 1.2 Questions # 14-17 (see back of
handout given last week)
Homework: Finish answering Ch 1.2 questions #14 - 17, if necessary
Thursday, September 30- Study session for test during lunch; ask for a pass .
Review for the test.
Name that Continent & Understanding & Latitude & Longitude handout
Homework: Finish above handouts, if necessary
Study for the test
Friday, October 1- Chapter 1, Sections 1 & 2 Test
Homework: None.
Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of September 27, 2010
Mrs. Alexander
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of September 27, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students’2nd essay drafts will be returned on Wednesday, 9/29. The 3rd and FINAL draft of the essay will be due on Friday, 10/1.
• Don’t forget that our first Reading Log is due on Thursday, 9/30. 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 St
• Students will take a literature skill assessment on Wednesday, 9/29.
• Portfolio conferences are Oct. 21st. Please return the conference forms a.s.a.p.
• There will be a grammar test on Ch. 9 on Tuesday, October 5th.
• Students, who did not purchase pictures on Picture Day, may still be able to purchase them online. Go to mylifetouch.com and use Julian’s picture day ID: RN600479YO
Monday, September 27
Introduce Vocabra List # 3
Literature Book: Comparing Fiction and Nonfiction
Read “Why Monkeys Live in Trees” Story, pp. 74-77 & Complete Critical Thinking Questions p.77
Writing Packet
Grammar Lesson 9.6 (pg. 175)
Homework: Finish Critical Thinking Questions
Tuesday, September 28-
Lit Book: Review Plot Diagram information and Homework
Begin Reading “The Case of the Monkeys That Fell From the Trees” pp. 78-84
Grammar Lesson 9.7 (pp. 178-179)
Homework: Review for Plot Diagram Assessment – it is strongly recommended that you create a plot line of “Why Monkeys Live in Trees” pp. 74-77 (you may check out a book)
Complete (Lit Book) Vocabulary handout pp. 108-109
Wednesday, September 29 – 2nd Narrative Drafts Returned Today
Plot Diagram Assessment
Grammar Lesson 9.8 (pg 181)
Homework: Vocabra- Choose 6 words and write 3 or more sentences relating words to
short stories read in class. You must underline the words.
Reading Logs due Thursday. You MUST have parent signatures in order for
your log to be accepted.
Thursday: September 30 – Collect Reading Logs today
Media Center Front Tables – 8th period
Lit Book: Finish Reading “The Case of the Monkeys That Fell From the Trees” pp. 78-84
Homework: Finish Final Narrative Essays Drafts - due Friday
Friday, October 1- Collect Final Narrative Essays Drafts today
Compare and Contrast Fiction and Nonfiction Stories (read this wk)–handout pp.116-117
Vocabra: Select 2 new words. Draw the meaning of the words while using the word itself.
Homework: You may wish to study for next Tuesday’s grammar test. Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of September 27, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students’2nd essay drafts will be returned on Wednesday, 9/29. The 3rd and FINAL draft of the essay will be due on Friday, 10/1.
• Don’t forget that our first Reading Log is due on Thursday, 9/30. 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 St
• Students will take a literature skill assessment on Wednesday, 9/29.
• Portfolio conferences are Oct. 21st. Please return the conference forms a.s.a.p.
• There will be a grammar test on Ch. 9 on Tuesday, October 5th.
• Students, who did not purchase pictures on Picture Day, may still be able to purchase them online. Go to mylifetouch.com and use Julian’s picture day ID: RN600479YO
Monday, September 27
Introduce Vocabra List # 3
Literature Book: Comparing Fiction and Nonfiction
Read “Why Monkeys Live in Trees” Story, pp. 74-77 & Complete Critical Thinking Questions p.77
Writing Packet
Grammar Lesson 9.6 (pg. 175)
Homework: Finish Critical Thinking Questions
Tuesday, September 28-
Lit Book: Review Plot Diagram information and Homework
Begin Reading “The Case of the Monkeys That Fell From the Trees” pp. 78-84
Grammar Lesson 9.7 (pp. 178-179)
Homework: Review for Plot Diagram Assessment – it is strongly recommended that you create a plot line of “Why Monkeys Live in Trees” pp. 74-77 (you may check out a book)
Complete (Lit Book) Vocabulary handout pp. 108-109
Wednesday, September 29 – 2nd Narrative Drafts Returned Today
Plot Diagram Assessment
Grammar Lesson 9.8 (pg 181)
Homework: Vocabra- Choose 6 words and write 3 or more sentences relating words to
short stories read in class. You must underline the words.
Reading Logs due Thursday. You MUST have parent signatures in order for
your log to be accepted.
Thursday: September 30 – Collect Reading Logs today
Media Center Front Tables – 8th period
Lit Book: Finish Reading “The Case of the Monkeys That Fell From the Trees” pp. 78-84
Homework: Finish Final Narrative Essays Drafts - due Friday
Friday, October 1- Collect Final Narrative Essays Drafts today
Compare and Contrast Fiction and Nonfiction Stories (read this wk)–handout pp.116-117
Vocabra: Select 2 new words. Draw the meaning of the words while using the word itself.
Homework: You may wish to study for next Tuesday’s grammar test. Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Social Studies Syllabus-Week of October 4, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 4, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following Information:
* The Chapter 1 Sections 1 and 2 Test will be returned by Wednesday.
Monday, October 4– Read and discuss Section 3: Natural Resources p. 19-21
Define new terms in class: natural resources, minerals, renewable resources, and nonrenewable resources.
Start Power Notes
Homework: Finish Power Notes if necessary.
Tuesday, October 5 – Continue to discuss Natural Resources
Begin filling out graphic organizer.
Homework: Finish graphic organizer if necessary.
Wednesday, October 6– Read and discuss Section 4:Legends p. 22-24
Define new terms in class: legends, archaeologists, and anthropologists.
Homework: Section 4 Assessment p. 24 #4
Thursday, October 7- Read and discuss Section 5: Archaeology p. 25-30
Define new terms in class: artifacts, Rosetta Stone, decipher, excavate, date, and ages.
Homework: None.
Friday, October 8- Continue to discuss Archaeology
Hands- On Archaeology activity
Homework: None.
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of October 4, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please read the following Information:
* The Chapter 1 Sections 1 and 2 Test will be returned by Wednesday.
Monday, October 4– Read and discuss Section 3: Natural Resources p. 19-21
Define new terms in class: natural resources, minerals, renewable resources, and nonrenewable resources.
Start Power Notes
Homework: Finish Power Notes if necessary.
Tuesday, October 5 – Continue to discuss Natural Resources
Begin filling out graphic organizer.
Homework: Finish graphic organizer if necessary.
Wednesday, October 6– Read and discuss Section 4:Legends p. 22-24
Define new terms in class: legends, archaeologists, and anthropologists.
Homework: Section 4 Assessment p. 24 #4
Thursday, October 7- Read and discuss Section 5: Archaeology p. 25-30
Define new terms in class: artifacts, Rosetta Stone, decipher, excavate, date, and ages.
Homework: None.
Friday, October 8- Continue to discuss Archaeology
Hands- On Archaeology activity
Homework: None.
Reading & L/Arts Syllabus- Week of October 4, 2010
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of October 4, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Our next Reading Log will be due on Thursday,10/28. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Portfolio conferences are Oct. 21st. Please return the conference forms a.s.a.p.
• Conference Forms will be sent home this week.
• Students, who did not purchase pictures on Picture Day, may still be able to purchase them online. Go to mylifetouch.com and use Julian’s picture day ID: RN600479YO
• Picture re-takes will be Thursday, November 11th.
Monday, October 4-
Lit Book Skill: Fact and Opinion
Vocabulary Warm-Up handout p. 173-174
Read and discuss “Names/Nombres” Story, pp. 114-120
Grammar Test Review
Homework: Study for grammar test
Tuesday, October 5-
Grammar test
Lit Book: Complete “Writing About Big Question & Lit Analysis: Tone” handouts pp. 177 & 179
Homework: Complete (Lit Book) Fact and Opinion handout p. 178
Wednesday, October 6 -
Lit Book Skill: Symbolism
Vocabulary Warm-Up handout pp. 212-213
Read and discuss “The Sounds of Summer Running” pp. 142-148
Complete Identifying Symbolism-handout
Vocabra: Spelling Races
Homework: None
Thursday: October 7–
Lit Book: Read and discuss “Eleven” pp. 149-152
Complete all questions in the Critical Thinking Box- bottom p. 152
Vocabra: Quickie Skits
Homework: Study for Vocabra spelling and fill-in-the- blank tests
Friday, October 8-
Vocabra Spelling and Fill-in-the-Blank Tests
Writing Packet
Silent Reading
Homework: None! Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Week of October 4, 2010
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Website: http://d97jalexander.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Our next Reading Log will be due on Thursday,10/28. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Portfolio conferences are Oct. 21st. Please return the conference forms a.s.a.p.
• Conference Forms will be sent home this week.
• Students, who did not purchase pictures on Picture Day, may still be able to purchase them online. Go to mylifetouch.com and use Julian’s picture day ID: RN600479YO
• Picture re-takes will be Thursday, November 11th.
Monday, October 4-
Lit Book Skill: Fact and Opinion
Vocabulary Warm-Up handout p. 173-174
Read and discuss “Names/Nombres” Story, pp. 114-120
Grammar Test Review
Homework: Study for grammar test
Tuesday, October 5-
Grammar test
Lit Book: Complete “Writing About Big Question & Lit Analysis: Tone” handouts pp. 177 & 179
Homework: Complete (Lit Book) Fact and Opinion handout p. 178
Wednesday, October 6 -
Lit Book Skill: Symbolism
Vocabulary Warm-Up handout pp. 212-213
Read and discuss “The Sounds of Summer Running” pp. 142-148
Complete Identifying Symbolism-handout
Vocabra: Spelling Races
Homework: None
Thursday: October 7–
Lit Book: Read and discuss “Eleven” pp. 149-152
Complete all questions in the Critical Thinking Box- bottom p. 152
Vocabra: Quickie Skits
Homework: Study for Vocabra spelling and fill-in-the- blank tests
Friday, October 8-
Vocabra Spelling and Fill-in-the-Blank Tests
Writing Packet
Silent Reading
Homework: None! Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Social Studies Ch. 1.2 Questions and Study Guide
Chapter 1.2 Questions
Complete each question in the space provided.
Be sure to keep this paper to use as a study guide for your test.
1. 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-
2. What is the connection between tectonic plates and continental drift?
3. What evidence led scientists to believe Pangaea could be a valid theory?
4. How were the Himalayas formed?
5. What is a common cause of earthquakes?
6. What happens in the mantle that can cause volcanoes?
7. Why do geographers think California will be separated from the U.S. thousands of years from now?
8. Give one example how wind erosion has helped people.
9. Give one example how wind erosion has not helped people.
10. How have glaciers affect humans in the past?
11. How have glaciers affected physical geography of the earth in the past?
12. Why did early civilizations prefer to settle near waterways?
13. Explain the difference between climate and weather?
14. Tell three things that determine (or shape) our climate? Be sure to explain how each of these things affects our climate.
A.
B.
C.
15. How can a place’s latitude help you predict temperatures in that region?
16. How do mountains affect precipitation?
17. All the continents are separated except for two. Name these 2 continents. What landform separates them?
Complete each question in the space provided.
Be sure to keep this paper to use as a study guide for your test.
1. 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-
2. What is the connection between tectonic plates and continental drift?
3. What evidence led scientists to believe Pangaea could be a valid theory?
4. How were the Himalayas formed?
5. What is a common cause of earthquakes?
6. What happens in the mantle that can cause volcanoes?
7. Why do geographers think California will be separated from the U.S. thousands of years from now?
8. Give one example how wind erosion has helped people.
9. Give one example how wind erosion has not helped people.
10. How have glaciers affect humans in the past?
11. How have glaciers affected physical geography of the earth in the past?
12. Why did early civilizations prefer to settle near waterways?
13. Explain the difference between climate and weather?
14. Tell three things that determine (or shape) our climate? Be sure to explain how each of these things affects our climate.
A.
B.
C.
15. How can a place’s latitude help you predict temperatures in that region?
16. How do mountains affect precipitation?
17. All the continents are separated except for two. Name these 2 continents. What landform separates them?
Monday, September 20, 2010
Social Studies Syllabus-Week of September 20, 2010
Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of September 20, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com (updated 9/20 at 5:10 p.m.)
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please Read the Following Information:
* Students who did well on the geography pre-assessment will begin completing a differentiation assignment this week. Please see below
* Picture Day is Thursday therefore students will be pulled out of morning classes to take pictures.
*The last day to turn in late work for the Parts of the Book assignments will be Wednesday, Sept. 22nd. Students must have a parent signature in order for me to accept the late work.
*We will have test on Ch. 1, Sections 1 and 2 on Friday, October 1st.
Monday, September 20– Finish presenting Elements of Geo research
Complete a graphic organizer.
Begin locating A – Z Coordinates using a given World Map or
Differentiation Group: “How Well Do You Know World Geography” research handout.
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 21 – Begin copying definitions for new geography terms in spiral: latitude,
longitude, map key, hemisphere, scale, inset map, compass rose, borders, prime meridian, and
equator.
Continue A – Z Coordinates World Map activity or
Differentiation Group: “How Well do you Know World Geography” research handout.
Homework: Finish A-Z Coordinates or “How well do you know world geography” handout
Wednesday, September 22– Review homework
Read & discuss p. 10-12
Homework: Define core, mantle, crust, tectonic plates, continental drift, volcanoes, and
earthquakes.
Thursday, September 23- Picture Day
Begin Ch. 1.2 question handout
Homework: Finish Ch. 1.2 question handout
Friday, September 24- Review homework and begin reading pp.12-13
Homework: None
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of September 20, 2010
Blog Website: d97jalexander.blogspot.com (updated 9/20 at 5:10 p.m.)
Email: jalexander@op97.org
Please Read the Following Information:
* Students who did well on the geography pre-assessment will begin completing a differentiation assignment this week. Please see below
* Picture Day is Thursday therefore students will be pulled out of morning classes to take pictures.
*The last day to turn in late work for the Parts of the Book assignments will be Wednesday, Sept. 22nd. Students must have a parent signature in order for me to accept the late work.
*We will have test on Ch. 1, Sections 1 and 2 on Friday, October 1st.
Monday, September 20– Finish presenting Elements of Geo research
Complete a graphic organizer.
Begin locating A – Z Coordinates using a given World Map or
Differentiation Group: “How Well Do You Know World Geography” research handout.
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 21 – Begin copying definitions for new geography terms in spiral: latitude,
longitude, map key, hemisphere, scale, inset map, compass rose, borders, prime meridian, and
equator.
Continue A – Z Coordinates World Map activity or
Differentiation Group: “How Well do you Know World Geography” research handout.
Homework: Finish A-Z Coordinates or “How well do you know world geography” handout
Wednesday, September 22– Review homework
Read & discuss p. 10-12
Homework: Define core, mantle, crust, tectonic plates, continental drift, volcanoes, and
earthquakes.
Thursday, September 23- Picture Day
Begin Ch. 1.2 question handout
Homework: Finish Ch. 1.2 question handout
Friday, September 24- Review homework and begin reading pp.12-13
Homework: None
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