FREAK THE MIGHTY
Important Information:
• We are beginning a Student Choice Novel Study this week. Students were given a choice of four different novels varying in genre, writing style, and ability level. The students who selected Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick will be in my 8th period reading class until the end of January. During this unit we will study vocabulary, characterization, theme, writing approach, and real world connections. Students will be expected to take quick comprehension and vocabulary quizzes throughout the unit. Then students will complete a culminating characterization project to show their knowledge of Freak the Mighty.
• All students will need a quart size Ziploc bag by Thursday, January 8 to keep their novel in.
• Students must not read ahead during this novel study; students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of differentiated activities throughout the novel (these opportunities will be announced on the syllabus each week- see Tuesday’s homework for an example).
Monday, January 5
Introduce Rodman Philbrick
Predications for Freak the Mighty
Read Chapter 1: The Unvanquished Truth
Begin Chapter 1-5 Vocabulary Notes
Homework: Get a quart size Ziploc bag- due Thursday.
Tuesday, January 6
Finish Chapter 1-5 Vocabulary Notes
Read Chapter 2: Up from the Down Under
Read Chapter 3: American Flyer
Introduce Freak the Mighty Student Packet
Homework: Chapter 1-5 Vocabulary Puzzle (in student packet).
**Differentiated Vocabulary Homework: STAR (complete 2 sets separate sheet)
Wednesday, January 7
Review Chapters 1-5 Vocabulary Crossword
Read Chapter 4: What Frightened the Fair Gwen
Read Chapter 5: Spitting Image
Homework: Chapter 6-9 Vocabulary. Finish your reading log- due tomorrow.
Thursday, January 8
Assign Books
Review Chapter 6-9 Vocabulary
Complete Chapter 1-5 Comprehension Questions
Homework: Read Chapter 6: Close Encounter of the Turd Kind
Friday, January 9
Read Chapter 7: Walking High Above the World
Read Chapter 8: Dinosaur Brain
Homework: Have a FANTASTIC Weekend!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Language Arts Syllabus: Week of January 5
Important Information:
• Because we are having a student choice novel study for the next 4 weeks, you will receive a separate Language Arts syllabus.
• Don’t forget Reading Logs are due on Thursday, January 8th.
Monday, January 5
Finish Watching Hercules Movie
Homework: None
Tuesday, January 6
Finish Movie, if necessary
Pleasure Reading Time-Reading Logs due Thursday, January 8th
Homework: Work on Reading Logs- due Thursday.
Wednesday, January 7
Grammar: Read and discuss p. 220 in Language Network book
Complete Part A –Top of P. 221
Homework: Finish Reading Logs- due tomorrow! Don’t forget to get parent signatures.
Thursday, January 8
Reading Logs Due Today
Read and discuss p. 222 in Language Network book
Complete Hyphens, Dashes, and Parentheses handout- p. 176
Homework: Finish handout, if necessary
Friday, January 9
Review Hyphens, Dashes, and Parentheses
Apostrophes: P. 178 handout
Play Student Made Greek Myth Games
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!
: Week of January
• Because we are having a student choice novel study for the next 4 weeks, you will receive a separate Language Arts syllabus.
• Don’t forget Reading Logs are due on Thursday, January 8th.
Monday, January 5
Finish Watching Hercules Movie
Homework: None
Tuesday, January 6
Finish Movie, if necessary
Pleasure Reading Time-Reading Logs due Thursday, January 8th
Homework: Work on Reading Logs- due Thursday.
Wednesday, January 7
Grammar: Read and discuss p. 220 in Language Network book
Complete Part A –Top of P. 221
Homework: Finish Reading Logs- due tomorrow! Don’t forget to get parent signatures.
Thursday, January 8
Reading Logs Due Today
Read and discuss p. 222 in Language Network book
Complete Hyphens, Dashes, and Parentheses handout- p. 176
Homework: Finish handout, if necessary
Friday, January 9
Review Hyphens, Dashes, and Parentheses
Apostrophes: P. 178 handout
Play Student Made Greek Myth Games
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!
: Week of January
Math Syllabus: Week of January 5
1st Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• Welcome Back!!! I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing winter break!
• Chapter 4 Test Corrections are due on Tuesday, January 5.
Monday, January 5
Chapter 8 Pre-Assessment
Homework: Test Corrections are due tomorrow. Remember you must show all work and circle the final answer to receive credit.
Tuesday, January 6
Fraction Action
Staircase
Homework: None
Wednesday, January 7
Lesson 8.1
Homework: Workbook page 99-100
Thursday, January 8
Lesson 8.2
Homework: Workbook page 101
Friday, January 9
Begin Lesson 8.3
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!
2nd and 3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• Welcome Back!!! I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing winter break!
• Students will have a Lesson 4.8 Quick Quiz on Wednesday, January 7.
Monday, January 5
Lesson 4.8
Homework: Workbook page 57
Tuesday, January 6
Lesson 4.8
Homework: Study for Quick Quiz
Wednesday, January 7
Lesson 4.8 Quick Quiz
Staircase
Homework: None
Thursday, January 8
Chapter 5 Vocabulary Notes
Review Factors
Play the Factor Game
Homework: Factors, Primes, and Composites Handout
Friday, January 9
Lesson 5.1
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!
Important Information:
• Welcome Back!!! I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing winter break!
• Chapter 4 Test Corrections are due on Tuesday, January 5.
Monday, January 5
Chapter 8 Pre-Assessment
Homework: Test Corrections are due tomorrow. Remember you must show all work and circle the final answer to receive credit.
Tuesday, January 6
Fraction Action
Staircase
Homework: None
Wednesday, January 7
Lesson 8.1
Homework: Workbook page 99-100
Thursday, January 8
Lesson 8.2
Homework: Workbook page 101
Friday, January 9
Begin Lesson 8.3
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!
2nd and 3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• Welcome Back!!! I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing winter break!
• Students will have a Lesson 4.8 Quick Quiz on Wednesday, January 7.
Monday, January 5
Lesson 4.8
Homework: Workbook page 57
Tuesday, January 6
Lesson 4.8
Homework: Study for Quick Quiz
Wednesday, January 7
Lesson 4.8 Quick Quiz
Staircase
Homework: None
Thursday, January 8
Chapter 5 Vocabulary Notes
Review Factors
Play the Factor Game
Homework: Factors, Primes, and Composites Handout
Friday, January 9
Lesson 5.1
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Rdg/LA Syllabus: Week of December 15
Important Information:
o Our students will be a part of a Greek Myth Play. They received the play and their parts last Wednesday. Lines should be memorized and we will perform our play on Wednesday in the auditorium during 8th and 9th period.
o Last week students began a Greek Myth Project. They were given a Tic-Tac-Toe Board and told to select one of the nine project choices. It is due on Thursday, December 18. Remember this is a FINAL project so it must be of the highest quality!
o Our next Reading Log will be due on Thursday, January 8.
o If you have not returned the signed report card envelope, please do so a.s.a.p.
o Please let your child’s Reading teacher know if your child will be absent this week. It really helps our reporting of the attendance. Be sure to encourage your child to turn in projects prior to their absence if they will not be at school when it is collected.
Monday, December 15
Play Rehearsal
Greek Project Work Time
Homework: Memorize and practice play lines and/or bring in requested props. Continue to work on Greek project-due Thursday.
Tuesday, December 16
Participate in Team 6-3 Olympics
Play Rehearsal, time permitting
Homework: Memorize and practice play lines and/or bring in requested props. Work on Greek Myth Project – due Thursday, December 18.
Wednesday, December 17
Perform Plays in Auditorium
Homework: Finish Greek Myth Project – due tomorrow
Thursday, December 18
Tic-Tac-Toe, Greek Project is due today
Select Novel Groups for After Winter Break
Play Greek Myth Games
Begin Watching Hercules Movie
Homework: Students may bring a store brought, healthy snack to share on Friday.
Friday, December 19
Finish Watching Hercules Movie
Homework: Have a SUPER winter break. Be sure to relax and enjoy your holiday.
o Our students will be a part of a Greek Myth Play. They received the play and their parts last Wednesday. Lines should be memorized and we will perform our play on Wednesday in the auditorium during 8th and 9th period.
o Last week students began a Greek Myth Project. They were given a Tic-Tac-Toe Board and told to select one of the nine project choices. It is due on Thursday, December 18. Remember this is a FINAL project so it must be of the highest quality!
o Our next Reading Log will be due on Thursday, January 8.
o If you have not returned the signed report card envelope, please do so a.s.a.p.
o Please let your child’s Reading teacher know if your child will be absent this week. It really helps our reporting of the attendance. Be sure to encourage your child to turn in projects prior to their absence if they will not be at school when it is collected.
Monday, December 15
Play Rehearsal
Greek Project Work Time
Homework: Memorize and practice play lines and/or bring in requested props. Continue to work on Greek project-due Thursday.
Tuesday, December 16
Participate in Team 6-3 Olympics
Play Rehearsal, time permitting
Homework: Memorize and practice play lines and/or bring in requested props. Work on Greek Myth Project – due Thursday, December 18.
Wednesday, December 17
Perform Plays in Auditorium
Homework: Finish Greek Myth Project – due tomorrow
Thursday, December 18
Tic-Tac-Toe, Greek Project is due today
Select Novel Groups for After Winter Break
Play Greek Myth Games
Begin Watching Hercules Movie
Homework: Students may bring a store brought, healthy snack to share on Friday.
Friday, December 19
Finish Watching Hercules Movie
Homework: Have a SUPER winter break. Be sure to relax and enjoy your holiday.
Math Syllabus: Week of December 15
1st Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• Students will have a Chapter 5 Test on Friday, December 19. I will hold a lunchtime review session on Wednesday, December 17.
Monday, December 15
Lesson 5.5
Homework: Workbook page 61
Tuesday, December 16
Lesson 5.6
Homework: Workbook page 63 and 64
Wednesday, December 17
**Lunch time review session today**
Review Chapter 5
Homework: Workbook page 65
Thursday, December 18
Review Chapter 5
Homework: Study for Chapter 5 Test
Friday, December 19
Chapter 5 Test
Homework: Have a wonderful and restful Winter Break!
2nd and 3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• Students will have a Chapter 4 Test on Friday, December 19. I will hold a lunchtime review session on Thursday, December 18.
• Students may make a Cheat Sheet to use on the test. They can only use one side of the half piece of paper I give them.
Monday, December 15
Finish Lesson 4.6
Begin Lesson 4.7
Homework: Workbook pages 53 and 54 odd numbers only
Tuesday, December 16
Continue Lesson 4.7
Begin Lesson 4.8
Homework: Workbook page 55
Wednesday, December 17
Lesson 4.8
Homework: Workbook page 57
Thursday, December 18
**Lunch Time Review Session TODAY**
Review Chapter 4
Homework: STUDY for Chapter 4 Test
Friday, December 19
Chapter 4 Test
Homework: Have a wonderful and restful winter break!
Important Information:
• Students will have a Chapter 5 Test on Friday, December 19. I will hold a lunchtime review session on Wednesday, December 17.
Monday, December 15
Lesson 5.5
Homework: Workbook page 61
Tuesday, December 16
Lesson 5.6
Homework: Workbook page 63 and 64
Wednesday, December 17
**Lunch time review session today**
Review Chapter 5
Homework: Workbook page 65
Thursday, December 18
Review Chapter 5
Homework: Study for Chapter 5 Test
Friday, December 19
Chapter 5 Test
Homework: Have a wonderful and restful Winter Break!
2nd and 3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• Students will have a Chapter 4 Test on Friday, December 19. I will hold a lunchtime review session on Thursday, December 18.
• Students may make a Cheat Sheet to use on the test. They can only use one side of the half piece of paper I give them.
Monday, December 15
Finish Lesson 4.6
Begin Lesson 4.7
Homework: Workbook pages 53 and 54 odd numbers only
Tuesday, December 16
Continue Lesson 4.7
Begin Lesson 4.8
Homework: Workbook page 55
Wednesday, December 17
Lesson 4.8
Homework: Workbook page 57
Thursday, December 18
**Lunch Time Review Session TODAY**
Review Chapter 4
Homework: STUDY for Chapter 4 Test
Friday, December 19
Chapter 4 Test
Homework: Have a wonderful and restful winter break!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of December 8
Important Information:
o There will be a Greek Myth Minor God Vocabulary Test for all students on Monday, Dec 8.
o Students will take Greek Myth Minor God Comprehension Test on Wednesday, December 10. As we read the minor gods section of the novel students have a handout they must complete. The handout must be completed by Wednesday December 10.
o This week students will begin a Greek Myth Project. They will receive a Tic Tac Toe Board with nine project choices. They are to select the project that best fits their learning style and complete it by Thursday, December 18. Remember this is a FINAL project so it must be of the highest quality!
o Students in the differentiation group received a writing assignment last week. The final typed draft is due on Friday, December 12.
o Fourth Reading Logs will be due on Thursday, January 8.
Monday, December 8
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 7
Minor Gods Vocabulary Test
Media Center Front Tables: 9th Period
Homework: Study for the Minor Gods Comprehension Test- on Wednesday.
Tuesday, December 9
Read and Discuss The Nine Muses and Orpheus
Spelling Master 7B
Review for Minor Gods Comprehension Test
Homework: Study for the Minor Gods Comprehension Test- tomorrow! Make sure your Minor Gods Handout is complete- I will collect it tomorrow!
Wednesday, December 10
Study for the Minor Gods Comprehension Test
Assign Greek Myth Projects- due Thursday, December 18
Spelling Page 34 Part C
Introduce Greek Plays- performance will be on Wednesday, December 17
Homework: Work on Project. Prepare for upcoming play.
Thursday, December 11
Read Heracles Myth
Spelling Master 7A
Review for Spelling Test
Read Pleasure Books
Homework: Study for Spelling Test. Prepare for play! Work on Project.
Friday, December 12 (Report Cards TODAY)
Introduce In-Class Project: Heracles Timeline
Work on Greek Play
Homework: Have a SUPER weekend!!! Get your Report Card Envelope SIGNED this weekend!
o There will be a Greek Myth Minor God Vocabulary Test for all students on Monday, Dec 8.
o Students will take Greek Myth Minor God Comprehension Test on Wednesday, December 10. As we read the minor gods section of the novel students have a handout they must complete. The handout must be completed by Wednesday December 10.
o This week students will begin a Greek Myth Project. They will receive a Tic Tac Toe Board with nine project choices. They are to select the project that best fits their learning style and complete it by Thursday, December 18. Remember this is a FINAL project so it must be of the highest quality!
o Students in the differentiation group received a writing assignment last week. The final typed draft is due on Friday, December 12.
o Fourth Reading Logs will be due on Thursday, January 8.
Monday, December 8
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 7
Minor Gods Vocabulary Test
Media Center Front Tables: 9th Period
Homework: Study for the Minor Gods Comprehension Test- on Wednesday.
Tuesday, December 9
Read and Discuss The Nine Muses and Orpheus
Spelling Master 7B
Review for Minor Gods Comprehension Test
Homework: Study for the Minor Gods Comprehension Test- tomorrow! Make sure your Minor Gods Handout is complete- I will collect it tomorrow!
Wednesday, December 10
Study for the Minor Gods Comprehension Test
Assign Greek Myth Projects- due Thursday, December 18
Spelling Page 34 Part C
Introduce Greek Plays- performance will be on Wednesday, December 17
Homework: Work on Project. Prepare for upcoming play.
Thursday, December 11
Read Heracles Myth
Spelling Master 7A
Review for Spelling Test
Read Pleasure Books
Homework: Study for Spelling Test. Prepare for play! Work on Project.
Friday, December 12 (Report Cards TODAY)
Introduce In-Class Project: Heracles Timeline
Work on Greek Play
Homework: Have a SUPER weekend!!! Get your Report Card Envelope SIGNED this weekend!
Math Syllabus: Week of December 8
1st Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• Students will have a Chapter 5 Test on Friday, December 19. I will hold a lunchtime review session on Wednesday, December 17.
Monday, December 8
No Math Today: Greek Town Field Trip
Homework: None
Tuesday, December 9 (BLOCK SCHEDULE)
Finish Mathnet Mystery
Lesson 5.1
Homework: Workbook page 55
Wednesday, December 10 (BLOCK SCHEDULE)
Lesson 5.2
Lesson 5.3
Homework: Workbook page 57 (odd #s) and page 59 (odd #s)- due Friday
Thursday, December 11 (BLOCK SCHEDULE)
No Math due to Block Schedule
Homework: Finish Workbook page 57 (odd #s) and page 59 (odd #s)
Friday, December
Review Homework
Lesson 5.4
Homework: Have a VERY nice weekend! Get your Report Card signed!
2nd Period Math
Important Information:
• Students will have a Chapter 4 Test on Friday, December 19. I will hold a lunchtime review session on Thursday, December 18.
Monday, December 8
No Math Today: Greek Town Field Trip
Homework: None
Tuesday, December 9 (BLOCK SCHEDULE)
Continue Lesson 4.4
Lesson 4.5 Notes
Homework: Workbook page 49 # 4-18 (even #s)- due Thursday
Wednesday, December 10 (BLOCK SCHEDULE)
No Math due to Block Schedule
Homework: Finish Workbook page 49 # 4-18 (even #s)
Thursday, December 11 (BLOCK SCHEDULE)
Review Homework
Workbook pages 50-52
Homework: Finish Class Work if necessary
Friday, December
Lesson 4.6
Homework: Have a VERY nice weekend! Get your Report Card signed!
3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• Students will have a Chapter 4 Test on Friday, December 19. I will hold a lunchtime review session on Thursday, December 18.
Monday, December 8
No Math Today: Greek Town Field Trip
Homework: None
Tuesday, December 9 (BLOCK SCHEDULE)
No Math due to Block Schedule
Homework: None
Wednesday, December 10 (BLOCK SCHEDULE)
Continue Lesson 4.4
Lesson 4.5 Notes
Homework: Workbook page 49 # 4-18 (even #s)
Thursday, December 11 (BLOCK SCHEDULE)
Review Homework
Workbook pages 50-52
Homework: Finish Class Work if necessary
Friday, December
Lesson 4.6
Homework: Have a VERY nice weekend! Get your Report Card signed!
Important Information:
• Students will have a Chapter 5 Test on Friday, December 19. I will hold a lunchtime review session on Wednesday, December 17.
Monday, December 8
No Math Today: Greek Town Field Trip
Homework: None
Tuesday, December 9 (BLOCK SCHEDULE)
Finish Mathnet Mystery
Lesson 5.1
Homework: Workbook page 55
Wednesday, December 10 (BLOCK SCHEDULE)
Lesson 5.2
Lesson 5.3
Homework: Workbook page 57 (odd #s) and page 59 (odd #s)- due Friday
Thursday, December 11 (BLOCK SCHEDULE)
No Math due to Block Schedule
Homework: Finish Workbook page 57 (odd #s) and page 59 (odd #s)
Friday, December
Review Homework
Lesson 5.4
Homework: Have a VERY nice weekend! Get your Report Card signed!
2nd Period Math
Important Information:
• Students will have a Chapter 4 Test on Friday, December 19. I will hold a lunchtime review session on Thursday, December 18.
Monday, December 8
No Math Today: Greek Town Field Trip
Homework: None
Tuesday, December 9 (BLOCK SCHEDULE)
Continue Lesson 4.4
Lesson 4.5 Notes
Homework: Workbook page 49 # 4-18 (even #s)- due Thursday
Wednesday, December 10 (BLOCK SCHEDULE)
No Math due to Block Schedule
Homework: Finish Workbook page 49 # 4-18 (even #s)
Thursday, December 11 (BLOCK SCHEDULE)
Review Homework
Workbook pages 50-52
Homework: Finish Class Work if necessary
Friday, December
Lesson 4.6
Homework: Have a VERY nice weekend! Get your Report Card signed!
3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• Students will have a Chapter 4 Test on Friday, December 19. I will hold a lunchtime review session on Thursday, December 18.
Monday, December 8
No Math Today: Greek Town Field Trip
Homework: None
Tuesday, December 9 (BLOCK SCHEDULE)
No Math due to Block Schedule
Homework: None
Wednesday, December 10 (BLOCK SCHEDULE)
Continue Lesson 4.4
Lesson 4.5 Notes
Homework: Workbook page 49 # 4-18 (even #s)
Thursday, December 11 (BLOCK SCHEDULE)
Review Homework
Workbook pages 50-52
Homework: Finish Class Work if necessary
Friday, December
Lesson 4.6
Homework: Have a VERY nice weekend! Get your Report Card signed!
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