Important Information:
• Remember students- you are responsible for making up late and absent work. The best time to see your teachers and find out what is missing is during lunch.
• The final Seedfolks draft is due Wednesday Oct. 1st. Students must include their teacher edited draft and their 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. 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.
• Students will have a quick comprehension quiz over chapters 1-7 on Wednesday, October 8. They will take a Chapter 1-11 Vocabulary Test on Tuesday, October 14.
Monday, September 29
Introduce new novel study: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
Discuss Setting, Ch. 1 Vocabulary, and Make Predictions
Begin Chapter 1 Figurative Language
Language Network Book: Fragments and Run-On’s pages 25-26. Complete Page 27 Part A.
Homework: Finish grammar work Page 27 Part A Practice and Apply.
Tuesday, September 30
Ch. 1 Pre-reading, reading, and discussion (look for figurative language while we read)
In Red Fern blue packet: Complete Chapter 1 odd questions # 1, 3, 5, & 7 and Ch. 1 Activity # 2
Language Network Book: Review grammar homework
Homework: Final typed, Seedfolks draft is due tomorrow, October 1. Be sure to include the teacher-edited draft and the peer edit sheet.
Wednesday, October 1
Final Seedfolks draft due today
Ch. 2-3 Pre-Reading and introduce vocabulary
Read chapter 2
In Red Fern blue packet: Complete Chapter 2-3 odd questions # 1, 3, 5, & 7
Homework: Reading Logs are due tomorrow- don’t forget to get parent signatures. Fragments and Run-On’s Practice handout.
Thursday: October 2
Review grammar homework
Read and Discuss Ch. 3
Complete Chapter 2-3 odd questions # 9, 11, & 13
Red Fern Math
Homework: Complete Ch. 2 -3 vocabulary. You may need to define unfamiliar words.
Friday, October 3
Ch. 4-5 Pre-reading
Read and Discuss Chapter 4
Complete Chapter 4-5 questions # 1, 2, 3, & 4
Begin Ch. 4- 5 vocabulary puzzle.
Homework: Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Math Syllabus: Week of Sept 29
1st Period Pre-Algebra Syllabus
Week of September 29, 2008
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will have a Chapter 2 Test on Wednesday, October 8. I will have a review session during lunch on Tuesday, October 7 for students who wish to attend.
• None of the students in Pre-Algebra showed mastery (90%) of all the Chapter 2 concepts on the Pre-Assessment. However many students have mastered a particular lesson within the chapter. For these students I will offer differentiated challenge opportunities for individual lessons. See below for some of these opportunities.
Monday, September 29
Check in Book HW- was due on Friday 9/26
Review Lesson 2.3 Practice C
Begin Lesson 2.4
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 30
Finish Lesson 2.4
Differentiated Option: Real World Problem Solving- Luncheon
Homework: Practice 2.4 (page 21 odd #s and page 22 all numbers).
Differentiated Option: Challenge 2.4 Sheet
Wednesday, October 1
Lesson 2.5
Homework: Practice 2.5 (Page 23)
Thursday: October 2
Lesson 2.6
Homework: Lesson 2.6 C
Friday, October 3 (Spirit Day!!!)
Lesson 2.7
Differentiated Option: Challenge 2.7 Sheet
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
2nd & 3rd Period Math Syllabus
Week of September 29, 2008
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
o Students will take a test covering all Chapter 1 concepts on Monday, September 29. When students receive their corrected tests later this week they will have the option of doing test corrects. Students can earn half credit for each problem they got incorrect on the test- they must use the given test correction form and show all work to receive the extra points. Chapter 1 Test Corrections are due on Tues. 10/7.
o Students will have a quiz over Lessons 2.1-2.3 on Wednesday, October 8.
Monday, September 29
Chapter 1 Test
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 30
Mathnet
Homework: What # Am I? (Part 1)
Wednesday, October 1
Lesson 2.1
Homework: Practice Packet Pages 15-16
Thursday: October 2
Lesson 2.2
Homework: Practice Packet Page 17
Friday, October 3
Lesson 2.3
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
Week of September 29, 2008
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will have a Chapter 2 Test on Wednesday, October 8. I will have a review session during lunch on Tuesday, October 7 for students who wish to attend.
• None of the students in Pre-Algebra showed mastery (90%) of all the Chapter 2 concepts on the Pre-Assessment. However many students have mastered a particular lesson within the chapter. For these students I will offer differentiated challenge opportunities for individual lessons. See below for some of these opportunities.
Monday, September 29
Check in Book HW- was due on Friday 9/26
Review Lesson 2.3 Practice C
Begin Lesson 2.4
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 30
Finish Lesson 2.4
Differentiated Option: Real World Problem Solving- Luncheon
Homework: Practice 2.4 (page 21 odd #s and page 22 all numbers).
Differentiated Option: Challenge 2.4 Sheet
Wednesday, October 1
Lesson 2.5
Homework: Practice 2.5 (Page 23)
Thursday: October 2
Lesson 2.6
Homework: Lesson 2.6 C
Friday, October 3 (Spirit Day!!!)
Lesson 2.7
Differentiated Option: Challenge 2.7 Sheet
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
2nd & 3rd Period Math Syllabus
Week of September 29, 2008
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
o Students will take a test covering all Chapter 1 concepts on Monday, September 29. When students receive their corrected tests later this week they will have the option of doing test corrects. Students can earn half credit for each problem they got incorrect on the test- they must use the given test correction form and show all work to receive the extra points. Chapter 1 Test Corrections are due on Tues. 10/7.
o Students will have a quiz over Lessons 2.1-2.3 on Wednesday, October 8.
Monday, September 29
Chapter 1 Test
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 30
Mathnet
Homework: What # Am I? (Part 1)
Wednesday, October 1
Lesson 2.1
Homework: Practice Packet Pages 15-16
Thursday: October 2
Lesson 2.2
Homework: Practice Packet Page 17
Friday, October 3
Lesson 2.3
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
Friday, September 19, 2008
Math Syllabus: Week of Sept 22
1st Period Pre-Algebra Syllabus
Week of September 22, 2008
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will take a chapter 2 pre-assessment this week. Students who show mastery of the concepts by scoring 90% or higher will work on differentiated challenge activities during this unit.
Monday, September 22
Chapter 2 Pre-Assessment
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 23
Math Games
Homework: Crossnumber Puzzle
Wednesday, September 24
Lesson 2.2
Homework: Lesson 2.2 Practice C
Thursday: September 25
Lesson 2.3
Homework: Textbook Page 68-69 (#17-21, 24-25, and 36-40). Remember you can use the online book if you do not want to carry home your math book.
Friday, September 26
Lesson 2.3 Practice C
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
2nd & 3rd Period Math
Week of September 22, 2008
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
o Students will take a Chapter 1 Vocabulary Test on Wednesday, Sept 24.
o Students will take a test covering all Chapter 1 concepts on Monday, September 29.
Monday, September 22
Lesson 1.5
Homework: Practice Packet page 9
Tuesday, September 23
Lesson 1.6
Homework: Study for your Chapter 1 Vocabulary Test tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 24
Chapter 1 Vocabulary Test
Homework: Practice Packet Page 11
Thursday: September 25
Review Lesson 1.5-1.6 (Textbook page 45 #1 - 20)
Homework: None
Friday, September 26
Review Chapter 1 (Textbook Page 51)
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend! Study for your Chapter 1 Test on Monday.
Week of September 22, 2008
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will take a chapter 2 pre-assessment this week. Students who show mastery of the concepts by scoring 90% or higher will work on differentiated challenge activities during this unit.
Monday, September 22
Chapter 2 Pre-Assessment
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 23
Math Games
Homework: Crossnumber Puzzle
Wednesday, September 24
Lesson 2.2
Homework: Lesson 2.2 Practice C
Thursday: September 25
Lesson 2.3
Homework: Textbook Page 68-69 (#17-21, 24-25, and 36-40). Remember you can use the online book if you do not want to carry home your math book.
Friday, September 26
Lesson 2.3 Practice C
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
2nd & 3rd Period Math
Week of September 22, 2008
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
o Students will take a Chapter 1 Vocabulary Test on Wednesday, Sept 24.
o Students will take a test covering all Chapter 1 concepts on Monday, September 29.
Monday, September 22
Lesson 1.5
Homework: Practice Packet page 9
Tuesday, September 23
Lesson 1.6
Homework: Study for your Chapter 1 Vocabulary Test tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 24
Chapter 1 Vocabulary Test
Homework: Practice Packet Page 11
Thursday: September 25
Review Lesson 1.5-1.6 (Textbook page 45 #1 - 20)
Homework: None
Friday, September 26
Review Chapter 1 (Textbook Page 51)
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend! Study for your Chapter 1 Test on Monday.
Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of Sept 22
Important Information:
• Last week students were introduced to our Seedfolks writing assignment. The second typed rough draft will be due on Tuesday Sept 23. Students must make all the peer suggestions/corrections and I will edit their second draft and return it to students by Thursday, September 25. The final draft is due on Wednesday Oct 1. Remember you must turn in the peer-editing sheet and teacher edited draft with your final copy.
• 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.
• Picture Day is on Tuesday, September 23.
Monday, September 22
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 2
Spelling Page 13 Part A
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!!!)
2nd Seedfolks Essay Draft is due
Finish Literary Concept Notes
Spelling Master 2B
Homework: Read your pleasure book and work on your reading log.
Wednesday, September 24
Media Center Front Tables: 9th Period
Introduce Extra Credit Book Reviews
Homework: Spelling Page 15: Build Word Power
Thursday: September 25
Return Seedfolks Drafts Today
SPARKLE
Work on Reading Logs
Homework: Study for Spelling Test
Friday, September 26
Spelling Test: Lesson 2
Beyond the Reef Text: Year Walk pages 208-220
Identify Literary Concepts from notes in Year Walk
Homework: Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND! Work on Final Draft Edits- the FINAL DRAFT is due on Tuesday, September 30.
• Last week students were introduced to our Seedfolks writing assignment. The second typed rough draft will be due on Tuesday Sept 23. Students must make all the peer suggestions/corrections and I will edit their second draft and return it to students by Thursday, September 25. The final draft is due on Wednesday Oct 1. Remember you must turn in the peer-editing sheet and teacher edited draft with your final copy.
• 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.
• Picture Day is on Tuesday, September 23.
Monday, September 22
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 2
Spelling Page 13 Part A
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!!!)
2nd Seedfolks Essay Draft is due
Finish Literary Concept Notes
Spelling Master 2B
Homework: Read your pleasure book and work on your reading log.
Wednesday, September 24
Media Center Front Tables: 9th Period
Introduce Extra Credit Book Reviews
Homework: Spelling Page 15: Build Word Power
Thursday: September 25
Return Seedfolks Drafts Today
SPARKLE
Work on Reading Logs
Homework: Study for Spelling Test
Friday, September 26
Spelling Test: Lesson 2
Beyond the Reef Text: Year Walk pages 208-220
Identify Literary Concepts from notes in Year Walk
Homework: Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND! Work on Final Draft Edits- the FINAL DRAFT is due on Tuesday, September 30.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Hi Parents!
Hi Team 6-3 Parents! Thanks so much for coming to curriculum night! It was so nice getting to meet so many of you tonight! I wish we were not so rushed and I had a chance to talk with more of you personally... I had so much to tell you in such little time--please email or call me if any of your questions did not get answered tonight or if anything comes up through out the year. I am here to help you and your child have a FANTASTIC year! I want to build a great bond between home and school to help all of my students have the best year ever!!!
I look forward to getting to know each of you this school year!
Linda Koplin
lkoplin@op97.org
708.524.5830 ext 5716
I look forward to getting to know each of you this school year!
Linda Koplin
lkoplin@op97.org
708.524.5830 ext 5716
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Rdg/LA Syllabus: Week of September 15
Important Information:
• Students will take a Seedfolks comprehension 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. Parents must bring this schedule with them to 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. Finish your Seedfolks vocabulary chart- you must have all 16 words selected and defined by tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 16
Write out parent Curriculum Night Schedules
Introduce Buzzwords
Write sentences with Seedfolks vocabulary words
Seedfolks Writing Time
Homework: Study for Seedfolks Test. Complete the Seedfolks Review Worksheet. Bring home a copy of your curriculum night schedule. Remind your parents to bring it with them to curriculum night.
Wednesday, September 17
Review Seedfolks character review sheet
“Firing Line” Activity
Writing Time with COWS
Homework: Study for Seedfolks Test.
Thursday: September 18 (Curriculum Night)
Seedfolks Test
Pg 6 and 7 in Language Network book, Introducing complete subject and predicate
Homework: Work on your Seedfolks Essay Rough Draft- due tomorrow for peer-editing (remember it must be typed).
Friday, September 19
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- it must be typed and have peer-edited corrections made, due on Tuesday Sept 23rd. HAVE A LOVELY WEEKEND!!
• Students will take a Seedfolks comprehension 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. Parents must bring this schedule with them to 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. Finish your Seedfolks vocabulary chart- you must have all 16 words selected and defined by tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 16
Write out parent Curriculum Night Schedules
Introduce Buzzwords
Write sentences with Seedfolks vocabulary words
Seedfolks Writing Time
Homework: Study for Seedfolks Test. Complete the Seedfolks Review Worksheet. Bring home a copy of your curriculum night schedule. Remind your parents to bring it with them to curriculum night.
Wednesday, September 17
Review Seedfolks character review sheet
“Firing Line” Activity
Writing Time with COWS
Homework: Study for Seedfolks Test.
Thursday: September 18 (Curriculum Night)
Seedfolks Test
Pg 6 and 7 in Language Network book, Introducing complete subject and predicate
Homework: Work on your Seedfolks Essay Rough Draft- due tomorrow for peer-editing (remember it must be typed).
Friday, September 19
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- it must be typed and have peer-edited corrections made, due on Tuesday Sept 23rd. HAVE A LOVELY WEEKEND!!
Math Syllabus: Week of Sept 15
1st Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
o Students will have a test over Chapter 1 concepts on Friday, September 19.
Monday, September 15
Lesson 1.4
Homework: Lesson 1.4 Practice C
Tuesday, September 16
Lesson 1.5
Homework: Lesson 1.5 Practice C
Wednesday, September 17
Lesson 1.6
Homework: Lesson 1.6 Practice C
Thursday: September 18 (CURRICULUM NIGHT)
Chapter 1 Review- Textbook page 47
Homework: Study for Chapter 1 Test
Friday, September 19
Chapter 1 Test
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
2nd & 3rd Period Math
Important Information:
o Students will take a quiz on lessons 1.1 to 1.4 on Friday, September 19.
o Students will take a Chapter 1 Vocabulary Test on Wednesday, Sept 24.
Monday, September 15
Lesson 1.3
Homework: Practice Packet pages 5-6
Tuesday, September 16
Begin Lesson 1.4
Homework: Textbook page 6 (#17-28)
Wednesday, September 17
Finish Lesson 1.4
Homework: Practice Packet Page 7 (odd questions only)
Thursday: September 18 (CURRICULM NIGHT)
Review for Quiz- Book Page 26 (#1-18)
Homework: Study for Quiz on Lessons 1.1-1.4
Friday, September 19
Quiz: Lessons 1.1 to 1.4
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
Friday, September 5, 2008
1st Period Pre-Algebra Syllabus: Week of Sept 8
Important Information:
o All students should have a binder with dividers strictly for math. If you do not have a binder, you must see me. You need to bring this binder to class EVERYDAY.
Monday, September 8
Media Center: Online Textbook Logins (www.classzone.com)
Homework: Explore the Math Website
Tuesday, September 9
Finish Pearson Benchmark Test
Homework: Enjoy being done with testing!!!
Wednesday, September 10
Textbook Scavenger Hunt
Homework: None
Thursday: September 11
Lesson 1.2
Homework: Lesson 1.2 Practice C
Friday, September 12
Lesson 1.3
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
o All students should have a binder with dividers strictly for math. If you do not have a binder, you must see me. You need to bring this binder to class EVERYDAY.
Monday, September 8
Media Center: Online Textbook Logins (www.classzone.com)
Homework: Explore the Math Website
Tuesday, September 9
Finish Pearson Benchmark Test
Homework: Enjoy being done with testing!!!
Wednesday, September 10
Textbook Scavenger Hunt
Homework: None
Thursday: September 11
Lesson 1.2
Homework: Lesson 1.2 Practice C
Friday, September 12
Lesson 1.3
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
2nd/3rd Period Math Syllabus: Week of Sept 8
Important Information:
o All students should have a binder with dividers strictly for math. If you do not have a binder, you must see me. You need to bring this binder to class EVERYDAY.
Monday, September 8
Media Center: Online Textbook Logins (www.classzone.com)
Homework: Explore the Math Website
Tuesday, September 9
Review Scavenger Hunt
Assign Math Books
Homework: Take Home Math Book
Wednesday, September 10
Chapter 1 vocabulary
Homework: None
Thursday: September 11
Lesson 1.1 and 1.2
Homework: Practice Packet page 2 (# 25-30) and Page 3 (odd questions)
Friday, September 12
Lesson 1.3
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
o All students should have a binder with dividers strictly for math. If you do not have a binder, you must see me. You need to bring this binder to class EVERYDAY.
Monday, September 8
Media Center: Online Textbook Logins (www.classzone.com)
Homework: Explore the Math Website
Tuesday, September 9
Review Scavenger Hunt
Assign Math Books
Homework: Take Home Math Book
Wednesday, September 10
Chapter 1 vocabulary
Homework: None
Thursday: September 11
Lesson 1.1 and 1.2
Homework: Practice Packet page 2 (# 25-30) and Page 3 (odd questions)
Friday, September 12
Lesson 1.3
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
Rdg/LA Syllabus Week of Sept 8
Important Information:
• The edited Vital Statistics draft will be returned by Tuesday, Sept 9th. The typed final copy will be due Mon. Sept. 15th.
• There will be a Seedfolks Comprehension test on Thursday, September 18.
• Students received their first Reading Logs last week; it is due on October 2nd. Students must read 2 or more books and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Team 6-3 Homework Club will begin this week. Homework club is held from 3:30 to 4:30 in Mrs. Alexander’s room on Tuesdays, Ms. Koplin’s room on Wednesdays, and Mr. Morrell’s room on Thursdays.
• Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is Thursday, Sept. 18th, at 6:45 P.M. and Picture Day is Tuesday, Sept. 23rd (information will be sent home soon).
Monday, September 8 –
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 1
Spelling: Part A (top of page 9)
Assign Spelling Books
Review Chart for Sam and Virgil
Read and Chart Sae Young
Homework: Read and Chart Curtis
Tuesday, September 9
Read and Chart Nora and Maricela
Work on Vocabulary Chart
Return Vital Statistics survey and discuss
Homework: Read Pleasure book- be sure to keep up with your reading log.
Wednesday, September 10
Seedfolks activity # 1
Read and Chart Amir
Spelling: Part B (bottom pg 9 and top of pg 10)
Homework: Finish spelling work, if necessary
Thursday: September 11
Seedfolks activity # 2
Begin Seedfolks Wrap-Up activity
Media Center Front Tables 9th Period
Homework: Study for spelling test tomorrow
Friday, September 12
Spelling Test: Lesson 1
Read and Chart Florence
Finish Seedfolks Wrap-Up Activity and share
Finish Vocabulary Chart—Must be completed by Tuesday, September 16.
Homework: Enjoy your weekend!
• The edited Vital Statistics draft will be returned by Tuesday, Sept 9th. The typed final copy will be due Mon. Sept. 15th.
• There will be a Seedfolks Comprehension test on Thursday, September 18.
• Students received their first Reading Logs last week; it is due on October 2nd. Students must read 2 or more books and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Team 6-3 Homework Club will begin this week. Homework club is held from 3:30 to 4:30 in Mrs. Alexander’s room on Tuesdays, Ms. Koplin’s room on Wednesdays, and Mr. Morrell’s room on Thursdays.
• Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is Thursday, Sept. 18th, at 6:45 P.M. and Picture Day is Tuesday, Sept. 23rd (information will be sent home soon).
Monday, September 8 –
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 1
Spelling: Part A (top of page 9)
Assign Spelling Books
Review Chart for Sam and Virgil
Read and Chart Sae Young
Homework: Read and Chart Curtis
Tuesday, September 9
Read and Chart Nora and Maricela
Work on Vocabulary Chart
Return Vital Statistics survey and discuss
Homework: Read Pleasure book- be sure to keep up with your reading log.
Wednesday, September 10
Seedfolks activity # 1
Read and Chart Amir
Spelling: Part B (bottom pg 9 and top of pg 10)
Homework: Finish spelling work, if necessary
Thursday: September 11
Seedfolks activity # 2
Begin Seedfolks Wrap-Up activity
Media Center Front Tables 9th Period
Homework: Study for spelling test tomorrow
Friday, September 12
Spelling Test: Lesson 1
Read and Chart Florence
Finish Seedfolks Wrap-Up Activity and share
Finish Vocabulary Chart—Must be completed by Tuesday, September 16.
Homework: Enjoy your weekend!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Rdg/LA Syllabus: Week of Sept 1
Important Information-Please Read:
*You will receive a syllabus in each core subject at the beginning of each week. You will find my
syllabi posted on the above website.
*Students will receive their first monthly Reading Log this week. All students are required to read 2 or
more books a month and record the books on their log, with a parent signature for each book read.
* By this Wednesday, my students should have a pleasure book that he/she has not read before.
*Please plan to bring a quart size Ziploc bag by Wednesday, Sept. 3rd, for our Seedfolks novel study.
Students may purchase bags from his/her teacher for 25 cents.
*A typed draft of the students' Vital Statistics survey is due by Thurs. Sept. 4th to be returned back to students by Tues. Sept. 9th. The typed final copy will be due Mon. Sept. 15th. If students do not have a computer to type the Vital Statistics survey, please plan to use the public library.
*Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is Thursday, Sept. 18th, at 6:45 P.M.
*Smile! Picture Day is Tuesday, Sept. 23rd.
*Starting this week, our library is now open for students to check out books, do homework, research,
use computers, etc. It is open everyday except Wednesday's from 8 - 8:50 A.M. Students may not use
the computers until they receive their log-ins, which will happen by the end of the week. To be
allowed in the library in the a.m., students must wear their I.D. In order to use the computers, students must bring their planner to the library with proof the student/parent contracts have been read & signed.
Monday, September 1 - Labor Day: No School
Tuesday, September 2
Begin Vital Statistics Survey
Introduce Reading Logs
Read and Chart Ana
Spelling Diagnostics Test
Homework: Get your syllabus signed & bring pleasure book to class-due Wednesday
Wednesday, September 3
Read and discuss Ana & Wendell stories, then complete chart
Team 6-3 meeting-discuss team procedures & policies
Homework: Finish Typed Draft of Vital Statistics- due tomorrow
Thursday: September 4
Read & discuss Gonzalo story then complete chart
Assign SeedFolks books (only if you have your Ziploc bag)
9th period- Library orientation - Front library tables
Homework: Read and Chart Leona
Friday, September 5
8th period- Library Media Center Computers-receive login information
Read and discuss Sam and Virgil, then complete chart
Homework: Enjoy your weekend!
Parents and Guardians:
Please sign below indicating you have seen your child’s syllabi for all core subjects (reading, math, science, social studies, and language arts). This syllabus will be returned to your child the same day.
Parent signature __________________________________________Date_____________
*You will receive a syllabus in each core subject at the beginning of each week. You will find my
syllabi posted on the above website.
*Students will receive their first monthly Reading Log this week. All students are required to read 2 or
more books a month and record the books on their log, with a parent signature for each book read.
* By this Wednesday, my students should have a pleasure book that he/she has not read before.
*Please plan to bring a quart size Ziploc bag by Wednesday, Sept. 3rd, for our Seedfolks novel study.
Students may purchase bags from his/her teacher for 25 cents.
*A typed draft of the students' Vital Statistics survey is due by Thurs. Sept. 4th to be returned back to students by Tues. Sept. 9th. The typed final copy will be due Mon. Sept. 15th. If students do not have a computer to type the Vital Statistics survey, please plan to use the public library.
*Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is Thursday, Sept. 18th, at 6:45 P.M.
*Smile! Picture Day is Tuesday, Sept. 23rd.
*Starting this week, our library is now open for students to check out books, do homework, research,
use computers, etc. It is open everyday except Wednesday's from 8 - 8:50 A.M. Students may not use
the computers until they receive their log-ins, which will happen by the end of the week. To be
allowed in the library in the a.m., students must wear their I.D. In order to use the computers, students must bring their planner to the library with proof the student/parent contracts have been read & signed.
Monday, September 1 - Labor Day: No School
Tuesday, September 2
Begin Vital Statistics Survey
Introduce Reading Logs
Read and Chart Ana
Spelling Diagnostics Test
Homework: Get your syllabus signed & bring pleasure book to class-due Wednesday
Wednesday, September 3
Read and discuss Ana & Wendell stories, then complete chart
Team 6-3 meeting-discuss team procedures & policies
Homework: Finish Typed Draft of Vital Statistics- due tomorrow
Thursday: September 4
Read & discuss Gonzalo story then complete chart
Assign SeedFolks books (only if you have your Ziploc bag)
9th period- Library orientation - Front library tables
Homework: Read and Chart Leona
Friday, September 5
8th period- Library Media Center Computers-receive login information
Read and discuss Sam and Virgil, then complete chart
Homework: Enjoy your weekend!
Parents and Guardians:
Please sign below indicating you have seen your child’s syllabi for all core subjects (reading, math, science, social studies, and language arts). This syllabus will be returned to your child the same day.
Parent signature __________________________________________Date_____________
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