Math Syllabus: Week of October 1

1st Period

** Students will take a test over all Chapter 1 concepts on Wednesday, October 3.

Monday, October 1
Work on Cumulative Practice Handout

Homework: Study- finish Cumulative Practice if necessary.

Tuesday, October 2
Media Center: Online Review of Ch. 1

Homework: Study for Chapter 1 Test

Wednesday, October 3
Chapter 1 Test

Homework: None

Thursday, October 4
Chapter 2 Vocabulary

Homework: Lesson 2.1 Study Guide

Friday, October 5
Math Net Mystery

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL three-day weekend!








2nd and 3rd Period

Monday, October 1
Chapter 1 Test

Homework: None

Tuesday, October 2
Chapter 2 Vocabulary

Homework: Word Problem- Fresh Fruit

Wednesday, October 3
Chapter 2 Pre-Assessment

Homework: None

Thursday, October 4
Finish Chapter 2 Vocabulary
Word Problems page 762

Homework: Word Problem- Ski Run

Friday, October 5
Math Net Mystery

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL three-day weekend!

Rgd/LA Syllabus: Week of October 2

Important Information:
o Confirmation of conference times will be sent home on Tuesday, Oct 2. Please let me know if you are unable to attend at that time. If you have yet to sign up for a conference please contact me.
o We will begin reading the Greek Myths next week. Students must have a two-gallon Ziploc bag to store their books in. If you do not have one at home you can purchase one from me for 25 cents.
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, October 30.
o Students will take a grammar test on Thursday, October 11.
o If you plan to send in a treat for the class on your child’s birthday, please be sure that you send in a healthy snack (i.e. veggies, fruit, pretzels, goldfish, etc.). If you have any questions please call or email me.

Monday, October 2
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 3
Discuss Spelling Rule (page 16) and Complete Part A
Socratic Seminar Expectations
Begin Reading and Marking Singapore Whipping

Homework: Continue Reading and Marking Singapore Whipping. You must have your article thoroughly marked and with you in class on Wednesday in order to participate in the Socratic Seminar.

Tuesday, October 3
Media Center Computers- Learn how to log into computers
Media Center Tables- Return, check out, and/or read pleasure books

Homework: Write at least two thought provoking questions that relate to the Singapore Whipping article.

Wednesday, October 4
Spelling Lesson 3 Part B
Socratic Seminar: Singapore Whipping

Homework: Build Word Power- Spelling Master 3B

Thursday, October 5
Review Spelling Master 3B
The Watsons go to Birmingham- 1963 Foreshadowing Activity
SPARKLE

Homework: Study Spelling Words

Friday, October 5 (SPIRIT DAY!!!)
Today we will attend an assembly so we will only have one period of LA/Rdg.
Spelling Test: Lesson 3
What do you know about the Greek Myths?

Homework: Enjoy your THREE-DAY weekend!

What in the world are Team 6-3 students thinking?

Do you have a great idea for new poll that I can put on my blog? Come up with a question and at least four answers to the question and I will make a new survey for students take.

Math Syllabus: Week of September 24

Classroom sets of our textbooks have arrived! Please leave your textbook at home until the end of the school year. Be sure to take great care of your book!


1st Period

** Students will take a test over all Chapter 1 concepts on Wednesday, October 3.

Monday, September 24
Lesson 1.5 Practice

Homework: Practice Packet page 9

Tuesday, September 25
Lesson 1.6

Homework: Study for Vocabulary Test

Wednesday, September 26
Chapter 1 Vocabulary Test

Homework: Lesson 1.6 Study Guide

Thursday, September 27
Lesson 1.7

Homework: Practice Packet pg 13

Friday, September 28
Cumulative Practice Handout

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!





2nd and 3rd Period

** Students will take a test over all Chapter 1 concepts on Monday, October 1.

Monday, September 24
Lesson 1.7

Homework: Textbook page 37 (#s 12-27 and 36-41)

Tuesday, September 25
Mixed Review Textbook Page 45
Finish Lesson 1.7

Homework: Study for Vocabulary Test

Wednesday, September 26
Chapter 1 Vocabulary Test

Homework: Practice Packet pgs 13-14

Thursday, September 27
Challenge Practice

Homework: Textbook Page 51

Friday, September 28
Review Practice Chapter 1 Test

Homework: Study for your Chapter 1 Test and ENJOY your weekend!

Rgd/LA Syllabus: Week of September 24

Important Information:
o Mrs. Alexander, Ms. Uhen, Mr. Boyle, and I are in need of a parent from each of our classes to be our emergency caller parent. If interested, send us an email or leave a message on our voice mail. If you work at home or are easily accessible, this may be the right volunteer opportunity for you.
o Conference request forms were sent home last week, to all parents that did not attend Curriculum Night. Please complete the conference form a.s.a.p.
o Picture Day is Tues, 9/ 25. All students will take a picture for our yearbook even if he/she does not wish to purchase pictures. Remember to send the envelope and money with your child on Tuesday.
o We will discuss Bud, Not Buddy this week; be sure to have the summer reading guide completed by Friday, September 28.
o First Reading Log will be due on Thurs, 9/27. Each book must have a parent signature on the log.
o The final draft of the Seedfolks Writing Assignment is due on Friday, September 28.

Monday, September 24
Sentence Diagramming: Adjectives
Review and discuss literary terms: Protagonist, Antagonist, Theme, and Conflict
Review for Seedfolks Test: Comprehension and Vocabulary

Homework: Study for Seedfolks Test

Tuesday, September 25
Seedfolks Comprehension and Vocabulary Test
Essay Drafts Returned- discuss the final draft of the essay
Introduce Christopher Paul Curtis author of Bud, Not Buddy
Compare and contrast realistic fiction vs. historical fiction

Homework: Draw a picture of most memorable character from Bud, Not Buddy and write 2-3 sentences explaining why. The drawings must be done on unlined paper and colored neatly.

Wednesday, September 26
Discuss setting, characters, events, and resolution
Complete Bud, Not Buddy story map
Sentence Diagramming: Adverbs

Homework: Finish your reading log- you must have parent signatures. Students should bring 2-3 items that are important to him/her; place the items in a bag. Finish story map, if necessary

Thursday: September 27
Share your 2-3 important items with the class
Discuss history of jazz and blues
Jazz and blues music activity
Write reflection regarding jazz and blues music

Homework: Finish Final Draft of Seedfolks Writing Assignment and Summer Reading Guide for Bud, Not Buddy- both due tomorrow

Friday, September 28
Review Summer Reading Guide for Bud, Not Buddy
Closing activity- Write final reflection, regarding items brought to school and personal connections to Bud, Not Buddy
Sentence Diagramming: Reviewing Sentence Basics

Homework: Enjoy your weekend!

LA/Reading Syllabus: Week of September 17

Important Information:
· Students will take a Seedfolks Comprehension & Vocabulary Test on Tuesday, Sept. 25.
· Students began working on a Seedfolks Essay Last week. The typed rough draft of the essay is due on Friday, Sept 21 and the final draft is due on Friday, Sept 28.
· All students should have read Bud, Not Buddy, by Christopher Paul Curtis, over the summer. Students who did not read the book over the summer must have it read by September 24.
· Curriculum Night is Tuesday, Sept. 18th. It begins at 6:45 P.M. Each student brought home a letter with his or her schedule last week.
· The reading log is due on Thursday, Sept. 27. Students are required to read at least two books each month and turn in a completed log with parent signatures.

Monday, September 17
Buzzword
Lesson 2: Spelling Pretest
Read and Chart Maricela
Finish Defining Seedfolks Vocabulary

Homework: Read your pleasure book for 30 minutes

Tuesday, September 18
Read and Chart Amir and Florence
Spelling Lesson 2: Complete page 12 and discuss spelling rule
Spelling Lesson 2: Part A

Homework: Finish Spelling, if necessary

Wednesday, September 19
Buzzword
Seedfolks Character Review
Spelling Lesson 2: Part B
Spelling Activity: Practice the Words

Homework: Finish Spelling, if necessary. Work on your Seedfolks Essay Rough Draft- due on 9/21

Thursday: September 20
Spelling Lesson 2: Part C
SPARKLE: Spelling Review Game
Review Seedfolks Vocabulary- write five detailed sentences using five Seedfolks vocabulary words

Homework: Study for Lesson 2 Spelling Test. Finish your Seedfolks rough draft- it must be typed.

Friday, September 21
Buzzword
Media Center- Check Out and Return Books
Lesson 2: Spelling Test
Seedfolks Rough Draft: Peer Edits

Homework: Enjoy your weekend!

Math Syllabus: Week of September 17

*Students will take a chapter 1 vocabulary test on Wednesday, September 26.

1st Period

Monday, September 17
Finish Chapter 1 Vocabulary
Review the T-Chart

Homework: Lesson 1.3 Study Guide

Tuesday, September 18
Lesson 1.4

Homework: None

Wednesday, September 19
What Number am I?
Magic Squares

Homework: Finish Class work, if necessary

Thursday, September 20
Review Activities
Lesson 1.5

Homework: Practice Packet pg 7 (#1-16)

Friday, September 21
Problem Solving Handbook- Make a Model (page 761)
Practice Problems on page 771

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!



2nd and 3rd Period

Monday, September 17
Finish Chapter 1 Vocabulary
Finish Order of Operation Notes

Homework: Lesson 1.4 Study Guide

Tuesday, September 18
Lesson 1.5

Homework: None

Wednesday, September 19
What Number am I?
Magic Squares

Homework: Finish Class work, if necessary

Thursday, September 20
Review Activities
Lesson 1.6

Homework: Practice Packet pg. 9

Friday, September 21
Problem Solving Handbook- Make a Model (page 761)
Practice Problems on page 771

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!

Math Syllabus: Week of Sept 10

Important Information
* Students who scored a 90% or above on the Chapter 1 Pre-Assessment will not follow this syllabus. They will work on a variety of enrichment activities at home and at school.
* All students will be assigned a math text book on Monday 9/10. A classroom set of textbooks has been ordered for us but until they arrive students will need to bring their math text to class each day.

1st Period Math

Monday, September 10
Assign Textbooks
Scavenger Hunt

Homework: Finish Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday, September 11
Warm Up 1.2
Lesson 1.2

Homework: Pgs 13-14 (#s 1-4, 8-9, 19-21, 26-28)

Wednesday, September 12
Warm Up and HW Quiz 1.3
Lesson 1.3

Homework: Practice Packet pages 5-6

Thursday, September 13
Begin Lesson 1.4

Homework: Pg 17 (# 32-37, 40-41)

Friday, September 14
Warm Up 1.4
Finish Lesson 1.4

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!




2nd and 3rd Period Math

Monday, September 10
Assign Textbooks
Scavenger Hunt

Homework: Finish Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday, September 11
Lesson 1.2

Homework: Practice Packet pages 3-4 (Odd Questions Only)

Wednesday, September 12
Warm Up and HW Quiz 1.3
Lesson 1.3

Homework: Practice Packet pages 5-6

Thursday, September 13
Lesson 1.4 Notes and Practice

Homework: Pgs 23-24 (# 10-17, 22-27)

Friday, September 14
Homework Quiz 1.5
Problem Solving Pages 24-25

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!

Rdg/LA Syllabus: Week of Sept 10

Important Information:
· All students should have read Bud, Not Buddy, by Christopher Paul Curtis, over the summer. Students who did not read the book over the summer should be reading it now because we have planned activities for it later this month. The books may be available at the Oak Park Public Library.
· Students should have their final, typed draft of the Vital Statistics by Tues, Sept. 11.
· Curriculum Night is Tuesday, Sept. 18th. It begins at 6:45 P.M. Information will be sent home this week.
· The reading log is due on Thursday, Sept. 27. Students are required to read at least two books each month and turn in a completed log.

Monday, September 10
Go to Media Center: Orientation
Seedfolks Vocabulary
Participate in Seedfolks activity

Homework: Read Sam story and complete chart. Typed Final Draft of Vital Statistics is due tomorrow.

Tuesday, September 11
Review Sam’s Story
Seedfolks Vocabulary
Participate in Seedfolks activity # 2
Introduce diagramming sentences-worksheet p.6-7

Homework: Read Virgil story

Wednesday, September 12
Complete Virgil chart and read Sae Young story
Seedfolks Vocabulary
Discuss diagramming articles and verb phrases – worksheet p. 5

Homework: Complete Sae Young chart. Write a sentence using five of the Seedfolks Vocabulary words we learned this week.

Thursday: September 13
Read Curtis story and complete chart
Seedfolks Vocabulary
Discuss verb phases and complete pg 13 in Language Network book

Homework: Read Nora Story and complete chart

Friday, September 14
Seedfolks Vocabulary
Participate in Seedfolks activity # 3
Introduce Seedfolks writing project

Homework: Enjoy your weekend!