1st/3rd Period Math
Important Information
• Welcome Back!!!
• We are continuing our work in Chapter 5 this week. Students will have a test on all chapter 5 concepts on Wednesday January 20th.
Monday, January 4
Lesson 5.4
Homework: None
Tuesday, January 5
Review Lesson 5.4
Workbook Pages 65-66
Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 65-66
Wednesday, January 6
Lesson 5.5
Homework: Workbook page 67-68 even numbers
Thursday, January 7
Lesson 5.6
Homework: None
Friday, January 8
Media Center Computers: Stock Market Project
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!! Finish finding stock market info if necessary!
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information
• Welcome Back!!!
Monday, January 4
Chapter 8 Pre-Assessment
Homework: None
Tuesday, January 5
Mathnet Mystery
Homework: None
Wednesday, January 6
How to Solve Equations (7.3 and 7.4)
Homework: Workbook page 87 # 7-12 and page 89 #10-15
Thursday, January 7
Continue Solving Equations
Workbook pages 88 and 90
Homework: Finish Workbook pages 88 and 90
Friday, January 8
Lesson 8.1
Workbook pages 99-100
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Reading/LA Syllabus
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.
• We’ll begin our Where the Red Fern Grows novel study this week. Students may not read ahead of the assigned chapters due to certain prediction activities. I will notify students regarding differentiated activities on Friday, January 8.
• Students will have a quick comprehension quiz over chapters 1-7 on Tuesday, January 12. They will take a Chapter 1-11 Vocabulary Test on Friday, January 15.
• Students will all take a Verb Pre-Assessment on Monday. Those students showing mastery of verbs will work on a variety of different activities over the course of Grammar Chapter 4. They will receive a handout with expectations and due dates.
• The 4th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, January 12. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, January 4
Introduce Vocabra List #8
Begin Where the Red Fern Grows: Introduce Author, Setting, and Packet
Complete Novel Predictions, Chapter 1 Vocabulary, and Figurative Language Handout
Read Chapter 1 and Complete Comp Questions
Chapter 4 Verb Pre-Assessment
Homework: Vocabra Newspaper Captions
Tuesday, January 5
Grammar Lessons 4.1 and 4.2
Red Fern Vocabulary Chapter 2 and 3
Read Chapter 2
Homework: Grammar Handout Pages 75 and 76. I am assigning Red Fern Novels tomorrow. You will not receive your novel unless I have your Greek Myth Book!
Wednesday, January 6
Verb Differentiation Sentence Presentations
Grammar Lesson 4.3
Read Chapter 3
Comprehension Questions Chapter 2 and 3
Chapter 4 and 5 Vocabulary
Vocabra List 8 Word Drawing
Assign Red Fern Books
Homework: Read Red Fern Chapter 4 and Grammar Handout page 80 (all due Friday).
Thursday, January 7
No Reading/LA: Team 6-3 Olympics
Homework: Finish Reading Red Fern Chapter 4 and Grammar Handout page 80 (due tomorrow)
Friday, January 8
Vocabra Word Story: Topic is Tropical Vacations
Read Chapter 5
Chapter 4-5 Comprehension Questions
Chapter 6-7 Vocabulary
Introduce Red Fern Differentiation
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Syllabi: December 7th to 18th
Math Syllabus: Periods 1 and 3
Important Information
Students will have a Lesson 5.1-5.3 Math Quiz on Thurs., December 17.
This is your LAST math syllabus of 2009!
Monday, December 7
Sudoku
Homework: None
Tuesday, December 8
Divisibility Rules
Homework: Workbook page 59 #s 11-16
Wednesday, December 9
Lesson 5.1 (Factors, Primes and Composites)
Homework: Workbook page 59 #s 5-10 and page 60 #17-22
Thursday, December 10
Lesson 5.1 (Prime Factorization)
Homework: Workbook page 60 #s 23-31
Friday, December 11
Lesson 5.2
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Monday, December 14 (Field Trip Today- Periods 1-3 Shortened)
Chapter 5 Vocabulary
Homework: None
Tuesday, December 15
Lesson 5.2 Index Card Activity
Homework: Workbook page 61 odd #s
Wednesday, December 16
Lesson 5.3
Homework: Workbook pages 63-64. You have a quiz on Lesson 5.1-5.3 tomorrow. Make sure you study and understand these concepts.
Thursday, December 17
Quiz: Lessons 5.1 to 5.3
Homework: None
Friday, December 18
The Product Game
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Winter BREAK!!! See you next year J
Pre-Algebra Syllabus: Period 2
Important Information
• Students will have a Chapter 5 Math Test on Friday, December 18th.
• The lunchtime review session will be on Thursday, December 17th.
• This is your LAST math syllabus of 2009!!!
Monday, December 7
Lesson 5.1
Homework: Workbook pages 55-56 odd #s
Tuesday, December 8
Lesson 5.2
Homework: Workbook page 57 (7-16) and page 58 (all).
Wednesday, December 9
Lesson 5.3
Homework: Workbook pages 59-60 even #s
Thursday, December 10
Lesson 5.4
Homework: Workbook page 61 (#s 1-10) and page 62 (all)
Friday, December 11
Lesson 5.5
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Monday, December 14 (Field Trip Today- Periods 1-3 Shortened)
Begin Lesson 5.6
Homework: None
Tuesday, December 15
Finish Lesson 5.6
Homework: Workbook pages 63-65
Wednesday, December 16
Chapter 5 Practice Test (Book Page 261)
Homework: Finish Chapter 5 Practice Test in Textbook (page 261)
Thursday, December 17
Lunchtime Review Today!
Chapter 5 Review
Homework: STUDY! STUDY!! STUDY!!!
Friday, December 18
Chapter 4 Test
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Winter BREAK!!! See you next year ☺
Reading/LA: Periods 8 and 9
Important Information:
• Students working in the Greek Read-Ahead group are still be responsible for the Greek Myth vocabulary, as they will be taking the vocab tests. The students’ three read-ahead projects will be due on Tuesday, December 15th. They must also finish reading all of the Minor God Myths by 12/15.
• The Greek Myth final project is due on Wednesday, December 9.
• Students will have Minor God Vocabulary Test on Monday, December 14. The Minor God Comprehension test is on Tuesday, December 15.
• Students have a Greek Myth Major God Comprehension Test on Monday, December 7.
• Last week we started working on Greek Plays. Every student will all be assigned a role or job. Over the next two week students will need to memorize lines, prepare props, bring in costumes, make the play bill, etc. Our performances will be 12/16 and 12/17.
• The 4th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, January 12. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, December 7
Major Gods Comp Test
Introduce Minor God Vocabulary Sheet
Minor God Handout- Must be Completed by Monday, December 14th.
Read Minor Gods and Prometheus
Homework: Read Pandora. Work on projects. Prepare for play.
Tuesday, December 8
Read Deucalion, Eos, and Helios
Work on Minor Gods Handout
Vocabra Word Story: Your topic is Greek Myths
Homework: Finish your Myth Project- due tomorrow!
Wednesday, December 9
Turn in Projects
Read Selene, Pan, and Echo
Vocabra Spelling Race
Play Work Time
Homework: Work on Play- memorizing lines, bringing in props, costumes, etc…
Thursday, December 10
Read Syrinx, Wild & Vulgar Centaurs, and Alsclepius
Vocabra: Review for Tests
Play Work Time
Homework: Study for Vocabra Tests Tomorrow. Work on Myth Project.
Friday, December 11
Vocabra Tests #7
Read The Nine Muses and Orpheus
Work on Minor Gods Handout- due Monday
Review for Minor Gods Vocab Test
Play Work Time
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND! Study for you Minor Gods Vocabulary Test on Monday. Also, keep work on your job for the play.
Monday, December 14
Minor God Vocabulary Test
Review Minor Gods Handout
Study for Minor God Comprehension Test
Work on Greek Play
Homework: Make sure you have your lines memorized, props made, costumes ready, etc… Also, Read Ahead Projects are due tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 15
Minor Gods Comprehension Test
Dress Rehearsal
Homework: Play Preparation
Wednesday, December 16
Team 6-3 Presents Greek Myth Plays
Homework: None
Thursday, December 17
Team 6-3 Presents Greek Myth Plays
Homework: None
Friday, December 18
Heracles
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Winter BREAK!!! See you next year ☺
Important Information
Students will have a Lesson 5.1-5.3 Math Quiz on Thurs., December 17.
This is your LAST math syllabus of 2009!
Monday, December 7
Sudoku
Homework: None
Tuesday, December 8
Divisibility Rules
Homework: Workbook page 59 #s 11-16
Wednesday, December 9
Lesson 5.1 (Factors, Primes and Composites)
Homework: Workbook page 59 #s 5-10 and page 60 #17-22
Thursday, December 10
Lesson 5.1 (Prime Factorization)
Homework: Workbook page 60 #s 23-31
Friday, December 11
Lesson 5.2
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Monday, December 14 (Field Trip Today- Periods 1-3 Shortened)
Chapter 5 Vocabulary
Homework: None
Tuesday, December 15
Lesson 5.2 Index Card Activity
Homework: Workbook page 61 odd #s
Wednesday, December 16
Lesson 5.3
Homework: Workbook pages 63-64. You have a quiz on Lesson 5.1-5.3 tomorrow. Make sure you study and understand these concepts.
Thursday, December 17
Quiz: Lessons 5.1 to 5.3
Homework: None
Friday, December 18
The Product Game
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Winter BREAK!!! See you next year J
Pre-Algebra Syllabus: Period 2
Important Information
• Students will have a Chapter 5 Math Test on Friday, December 18th.
• The lunchtime review session will be on Thursday, December 17th.
• This is your LAST math syllabus of 2009!!!
Monday, December 7
Lesson 5.1
Homework: Workbook pages 55-56 odd #s
Tuesday, December 8
Lesson 5.2
Homework: Workbook page 57 (7-16) and page 58 (all).
Wednesday, December 9
Lesson 5.3
Homework: Workbook pages 59-60 even #s
Thursday, December 10
Lesson 5.4
Homework: Workbook page 61 (#s 1-10) and page 62 (all)
Friday, December 11
Lesson 5.5
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Monday, December 14 (Field Trip Today- Periods 1-3 Shortened)
Begin Lesson 5.6
Homework: None
Tuesday, December 15
Finish Lesson 5.6
Homework: Workbook pages 63-65
Wednesday, December 16
Chapter 5 Practice Test (Book Page 261)
Homework: Finish Chapter 5 Practice Test in Textbook (page 261)
Thursday, December 17
Lunchtime Review Today!
Chapter 5 Review
Homework: STUDY! STUDY!! STUDY!!!
Friday, December 18
Chapter 4 Test
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Winter BREAK!!! See you next year ☺
Reading/LA: Periods 8 and 9
Important Information:
• Students working in the Greek Read-Ahead group are still be responsible for the Greek Myth vocabulary, as they will be taking the vocab tests. The students’ three read-ahead projects will be due on Tuesday, December 15th. They must also finish reading all of the Minor God Myths by 12/15.
• The Greek Myth final project is due on Wednesday, December 9.
• Students will have Minor God Vocabulary Test on Monday, December 14. The Minor God Comprehension test is on Tuesday, December 15.
• Students have a Greek Myth Major God Comprehension Test on Monday, December 7.
• Last week we started working on Greek Plays. Every student will all be assigned a role or job. Over the next two week students will need to memorize lines, prepare props, bring in costumes, make the play bill, etc. Our performances will be 12/16 and 12/17.
• The 4th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, January 12. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, December 7
Major Gods Comp Test
Introduce Minor God Vocabulary Sheet
Minor God Handout- Must be Completed by Monday, December 14th.
Read Minor Gods and Prometheus
Homework: Read Pandora. Work on projects. Prepare for play.
Tuesday, December 8
Read Deucalion, Eos, and Helios
Work on Minor Gods Handout
Vocabra Word Story: Your topic is Greek Myths
Homework: Finish your Myth Project- due tomorrow!
Wednesday, December 9
Turn in Projects
Read Selene, Pan, and Echo
Vocabra Spelling Race
Play Work Time
Homework: Work on Play- memorizing lines, bringing in props, costumes, etc…
Thursday, December 10
Read Syrinx, Wild & Vulgar Centaurs, and Alsclepius
Vocabra: Review for Tests
Play Work Time
Homework: Study for Vocabra Tests Tomorrow. Work on Myth Project.
Friday, December 11
Vocabra Tests #7
Read The Nine Muses and Orpheus
Work on Minor Gods Handout- due Monday
Review for Minor Gods Vocab Test
Play Work Time
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND! Study for you Minor Gods Vocabulary Test on Monday. Also, keep work on your job for the play.
Monday, December 14
Minor God Vocabulary Test
Review Minor Gods Handout
Study for Minor God Comprehension Test
Work on Greek Play
Homework: Make sure you have your lines memorized, props made, costumes ready, etc… Also, Read Ahead Projects are due tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 15
Minor Gods Comprehension Test
Dress Rehearsal
Homework: Play Preparation
Wednesday, December 16
Team 6-3 Presents Greek Myth Plays
Homework: None
Thursday, December 17
Team 6-3 Presents Greek Myth Plays
Homework: None
Friday, December 18
Heracles
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Winter BREAK!!! See you next year ☺
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Syllabi: Week of November 30
Math Syllabus 1st and 3rd Period
Important Information
• Students will have a Chapter 4 Math Test on Friday, December 4th.
• The lunchtime review session will be on Thursday, December 3rd.
Monday, November 30
Lesson 4.8
Homework: Workbook page 51 (all) and 53 (odd #s)
Tuesday, December 1
Lesson 4.8
Homework: Workbook page 55 (all) and page 57 (#1 and 6-16). Be sure you understand Lesson 4.8. You will have quick quiz over the lesson tomorrow!
Wednesday, December 2
Lesson 4.8 Quick Quiz
Chapter 4 Practice Test (Book Page 219)
Homework: Finish Chapter 4 Practice Test in Textbook (page 219)
Thursday, December 3 (Lunchtime Review Session TODAY)
Chapter 4 Review
Homework: STUDY! STUDY!! STUDY!!!
Friday, December 4
Chapter 4 Test
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Pre-Algebra Syllabus 2nd Period
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 4 Test on Wednesday, December 2nd.
• The lunchtime review will be on Tuesday, 12/1.
Monday, November 30
Chapter 4 Online Review: Media Center
Homework: Finish Online Review Packet
Tuesday, December 1 (Lunchtime Review Session TODAY)
Chapter 4 Review
Homework: STUDY! STUDY!! STUDY!!!
Wednesday, December 2
Chapter 4 Test
Homework: None
Thursday, December 3
Chapter 5 Pre-Assessment
Homework: Fractions Between Fractions
Friday, December 4
Math Games
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Reading/LA Syllabus 8th/9th Period
Important Information:
• The 3rd Reading Log is due on Tuesday, December 1. Don’t forget signatures!!!
• Students working in the Greek Read-Ahead group have their Major God Mastery Test on Monday 11/30. If they score a 90% or higher they will continue reading and work on differentiated projects. The read ahead students will still be responsible for the Greek Myth vocabulary, as they will be taking the vocab tests. The students’ three read-ahead projects will be due on Tuesday, December 15th. They must also finish reading all of the Minor God Myths by 12/15.
• All students will be introduced to Greek Myth Project this week- the final project will be due on Wednesday, December 9.
• Students will have a Greek Myth Major God Vocabulary Test on Friday, December 4. They will have a Greek Myth Major God Comprehension Test on Monday, December 7.
• This week we are beginning work on Greek Plays. Every student will all be assigned a role or job. Over the next two week students will need to memorize lines, prepare props, bring in costumes, make the play bill, etc. Our performances will be 12/16 and 12/17.
Monday, November 30
Greek Read-Ahead: Major Gods Comp Test Today
Introduce Vocabra List #7
Greek Vocab Notes: Hades, Persephone, and Dionysus
Read and Chart Hermes
Homework: Read and Chart Hades. Finish your Reading Log- it is due tomorrow with parent signatures.
Tuesday, December 1
Reading Log #3 Due TODAY
Read and Chart Persephone & Demeter
Introduce Greek Myth Project- due Wednesday 12/9
Start Planning for Project
Homework: Work on Myth Project
Wednesday, December 2
Read and Chart Dionysus
Vocabra: Draw the Meaning of the Word using the Word ITSELF
Introduce Plays and Assign Roles
Homework: Pick two Gods/Goddess that you think would be interesting to compare and contrast. Tonight you should make a list of everything these two Gods/Goddess have in common (@ least 6 things in common).
Thursday, December 3
Begin God/Goddess Venn Diagram
Review for Greek Myth Major God Vocabulary Test- tomorrow
Vocabra: Write one sentence for each word.
Homework: Study for Myth Major God Vocabulary Test Tomorrow. Work on Myth Project.
December 4
Greek Myth Major God Vocabulary Test
Work on Venn Diagram
Myth Jeopardy
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND! Study for you Major Gods Comprehension Test on Monday. You should be studying your chart. If you did not finish your Venn Diagram in class you should also finish that over the weekend.
Important Information
• Students will have a Chapter 4 Math Test on Friday, December 4th.
• The lunchtime review session will be on Thursday, December 3rd.
Monday, November 30
Lesson 4.8
Homework: Workbook page 51 (all) and 53 (odd #s)
Tuesday, December 1
Lesson 4.8
Homework: Workbook page 55 (all) and page 57 (#1 and 6-16). Be sure you understand Lesson 4.8. You will have quick quiz over the lesson tomorrow!
Wednesday, December 2
Lesson 4.8 Quick Quiz
Chapter 4 Practice Test (Book Page 219)
Homework: Finish Chapter 4 Practice Test in Textbook (page 219)
Thursday, December 3 (Lunchtime Review Session TODAY)
Chapter 4 Review
Homework: STUDY! STUDY!! STUDY!!!
Friday, December 4
Chapter 4 Test
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Pre-Algebra Syllabus 2nd Period
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 4 Test on Wednesday, December 2nd.
• The lunchtime review will be on Tuesday, 12/1.
Monday, November 30
Chapter 4 Online Review: Media Center
Homework: Finish Online Review Packet
Tuesday, December 1 (Lunchtime Review Session TODAY)
Chapter 4 Review
Homework: STUDY! STUDY!! STUDY!!!
Wednesday, December 2
Chapter 4 Test
Homework: None
Thursday, December 3
Chapter 5 Pre-Assessment
Homework: Fractions Between Fractions
Friday, December 4
Math Games
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Reading/LA Syllabus 8th/9th Period
Important Information:
• The 3rd Reading Log is due on Tuesday, December 1. Don’t forget signatures!!!
• Students working in the Greek Read-Ahead group have their Major God Mastery Test on Monday 11/30. If they score a 90% or higher they will continue reading and work on differentiated projects. The read ahead students will still be responsible for the Greek Myth vocabulary, as they will be taking the vocab tests. The students’ three read-ahead projects will be due on Tuesday, December 15th. They must also finish reading all of the Minor God Myths by 12/15.
• All students will be introduced to Greek Myth Project this week- the final project will be due on Wednesday, December 9.
• Students will have a Greek Myth Major God Vocabulary Test on Friday, December 4. They will have a Greek Myth Major God Comprehension Test on Monday, December 7.
• This week we are beginning work on Greek Plays. Every student will all be assigned a role or job. Over the next two week students will need to memorize lines, prepare props, bring in costumes, make the play bill, etc. Our performances will be 12/16 and 12/17.
Monday, November 30
Greek Read-Ahead: Major Gods Comp Test Today
Introduce Vocabra List #7
Greek Vocab Notes: Hades, Persephone, and Dionysus
Read and Chart Hermes
Homework: Read and Chart Hades. Finish your Reading Log- it is due tomorrow with parent signatures.
Tuesday, December 1
Reading Log #3 Due TODAY
Read and Chart Persephone & Demeter
Introduce Greek Myth Project- due Wednesday 12/9
Start Planning for Project
Homework: Work on Myth Project
Wednesday, December 2
Read and Chart Dionysus
Vocabra: Draw the Meaning of the Word using the Word ITSELF
Introduce Plays and Assign Roles
Homework: Pick two Gods/Goddess that you think would be interesting to compare and contrast. Tonight you should make a list of everything these two Gods/Goddess have in common (@ least 6 things in common).
Thursday, December 3
Begin God/Goddess Venn Diagram
Review for Greek Myth Major God Vocabulary Test- tomorrow
Vocabra: Write one sentence for each word.
Homework: Study for Myth Major God Vocabulary Test Tomorrow. Work on Myth Project.
December 4
Greek Myth Major God Vocabulary Test
Work on Venn Diagram
Myth Jeopardy
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND! Study for you Major Gods Comprehension Test on Monday. You should be studying your chart. If you did not finish your Venn Diagram in class you should also finish that over the weekend.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Syllabi: Week of November 16
Ms. Koplin
Math Syllabus 1st and 3rd
Week of November 16, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information
• Students will have a Chapter 4 Math Test on Friday, December 4th.
Monday, November 16
Review Workbook pages 45-46
Lesson 4.3
Homework: Workbook pages 47-48 (due Wednesday)
Tuesday, November 17
No Math: Field Trip
Homework: Finish Workbook pages 47-48
Wednesday, November 18
Lesson 4.4
Homework: None
Thursday, November 19
Finish Lesson 4.4
WB pgs 49-50
Homework: Finish WB pgs 49-50
Friday, November 20
Lesson 4.5
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Monday, November 23
Lesson 4.6
Homework: None
Tuesday, November 24
Lesson 4.7
Homework: Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday ☺
Ms. Koplin
Pre-Algebra Syllabus 2nd Period
Week of November 16, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will have the opportunity to do more challenging homework for a variety of lessons over the course of chapter four. Their level of understanding for the particular lesson will determine the homework students complete.
• We began My Special Number Project this week. Students will have some in class time to complete this project, but the majority of the project will be done at home. The project is due on Tues., November 24.
• Students will take a Chapter 4 Test on Wednesday, December 2nd.
Monday, November 16
The Product Game
Lesson 4.5
Homework: Workbook pages 49-50 (due Wednesday)
Tuesday, November 17
No Math: Field Trip
Homework: Finish Workbook pages 49-50
Wednesday, November 18
AMC 8 Math Competition
Homework: None
Thursday, November 19
My Special Number Work Day
Homework: Lesson 4.5 Real World Problem Solving OR Lesson 4.5 Challenge
Friday, November 20
Lesson 4.6
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!! Work on My Special Number- due on Tuesday 11/24
Monday, November 23
Lesson 4.7
Homework: Finish My Special Project- due tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 24
Turn in My Special Number
Review Lesson 4.7
Homework: Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday ☺
Ms. Koplin
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 16, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• Your third reading log is due on Tuesday, December 1.
• The students who showed mastery of basic pronouns have been working on advanced pronoun use and will complete a pronoun challenge packet that is due on Monday, November 16th. They will then take a test over these concepts on Tues, November 17th.
• Students take a test on Language Network Lessons 3.1 to 3.4 on Tues., November 17th.
• Students took a Greek Myth Pre-Test last week. The students that showed mastery of these Myths will be working on an Expert Myth project in class and at home. These students have received a rubric explaining the requirements of the project.
• Advanced readers who did not qualify as a myth expert will have an opportunity to do some read ahead differentiated work as we get further into the myths. More info about the read-ahead group will be given on Friday. Students must read and chart the remainder of the Major Gods then take a test on 11/30 to show their mastery. If they score a 90% or higher they will continue reading and work on differentiated projects.
Monday, November 16
Read Zeus and His Family
It Was Done for Whom? It Was Done to Whom? Direct and Indirect Objects Handout
Pronoun Jeopardy
Homework: Study for Pronoun Test TOMORROW. Also, the field trip is tomorrow! You must be to school on time!
Tuesday, November 17
Grammar Test
Remember the Titans
Homework: NONE
Wednesday, November 18
Finish Remember the Titans
Vocabulary: Hera and Hephaestus
Read and Chart Hera
Vocabra Comic Strip
Homework: Finish Comic Strip
Thursday, November 19
LA Benchmark Tests
Vocabulary: Aphrodite, Ares, and Athena
Read Hephaestus
Review for Vocabra Tests
Homework: Study for Vocabra Tests Tomorrow
Friday, November 20
Vocabra Vocabulary and Spelling Test
LA Benchmark
Read Aphrodite and Ares
Introduce Read-Ahead Differentiation
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND! Myth Experts- your final project is due on Monday 11/23
Monday, November 23
Media Center Front Tables 8th Period
Vocabulary: Poseidon, Apollo, Artemis, and Hermes
Read and Chart Athena
Homework: Read and Chart Poseidon
Tuesday, November 24
Review Poseidon
Read and Chart Apollo and Artemis
Present Expert Project
Homework: Have a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday! Students participating in the Read-Ahead group must be ready to take their mastery test on Monday, November 30th.
Math Syllabus 1st and 3rd
Week of November 16, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information
• Students will have a Chapter 4 Math Test on Friday, December 4th.
Monday, November 16
Review Workbook pages 45-46
Lesson 4.3
Homework: Workbook pages 47-48 (due Wednesday)
Tuesday, November 17
No Math: Field Trip
Homework: Finish Workbook pages 47-48
Wednesday, November 18
Lesson 4.4
Homework: None
Thursday, November 19
Finish Lesson 4.4
WB pgs 49-50
Homework: Finish WB pgs 49-50
Friday, November 20
Lesson 4.5
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Monday, November 23
Lesson 4.6
Homework: None
Tuesday, November 24
Lesson 4.7
Homework: Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday ☺
Ms. Koplin
Pre-Algebra Syllabus 2nd Period
Week of November 16, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will have the opportunity to do more challenging homework for a variety of lessons over the course of chapter four. Their level of understanding for the particular lesson will determine the homework students complete.
• We began My Special Number Project this week. Students will have some in class time to complete this project, but the majority of the project will be done at home. The project is due on Tues., November 24.
• Students will take a Chapter 4 Test on Wednesday, December 2nd.
Monday, November 16
The Product Game
Lesson 4.5
Homework: Workbook pages 49-50 (due Wednesday)
Tuesday, November 17
No Math: Field Trip
Homework: Finish Workbook pages 49-50
Wednesday, November 18
AMC 8 Math Competition
Homework: None
Thursday, November 19
My Special Number Work Day
Homework: Lesson 4.5 Real World Problem Solving OR Lesson 4.5 Challenge
Friday, November 20
Lesson 4.6
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!! Work on My Special Number- due on Tuesday 11/24
Monday, November 23
Lesson 4.7
Homework: Finish My Special Project- due tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 24
Turn in My Special Number
Review Lesson 4.7
Homework: Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday ☺
Ms. Koplin
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 16, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• Your third reading log is due on Tuesday, December 1.
• The students who showed mastery of basic pronouns have been working on advanced pronoun use and will complete a pronoun challenge packet that is due on Monday, November 16th. They will then take a test over these concepts on Tues, November 17th.
• Students take a test on Language Network Lessons 3.1 to 3.4 on Tues., November 17th.
• Students took a Greek Myth Pre-Test last week. The students that showed mastery of these Myths will be working on an Expert Myth project in class and at home. These students have received a rubric explaining the requirements of the project.
• Advanced readers who did not qualify as a myth expert will have an opportunity to do some read ahead differentiated work as we get further into the myths. More info about the read-ahead group will be given on Friday. Students must read and chart the remainder of the Major Gods then take a test on 11/30 to show their mastery. If they score a 90% or higher they will continue reading and work on differentiated projects.
Monday, November 16
Read Zeus and His Family
It Was Done for Whom? It Was Done to Whom? Direct and Indirect Objects Handout
Pronoun Jeopardy
Homework: Study for Pronoun Test TOMORROW. Also, the field trip is tomorrow! You must be to school on time!
Tuesday, November 17
Grammar Test
Remember the Titans
Homework: NONE
Wednesday, November 18
Finish Remember the Titans
Vocabulary: Hera and Hephaestus
Read and Chart Hera
Vocabra Comic Strip
Homework: Finish Comic Strip
Thursday, November 19
LA Benchmark Tests
Vocabulary: Aphrodite, Ares, and Athena
Read Hephaestus
Review for Vocabra Tests
Homework: Study for Vocabra Tests Tomorrow
Friday, November 20
Vocabra Vocabulary and Spelling Test
LA Benchmark
Read Aphrodite and Ares
Introduce Read-Ahead Differentiation
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND! Myth Experts- your final project is due on Monday 11/23
Monday, November 23
Media Center Front Tables 8th Period
Vocabulary: Poseidon, Apollo, Artemis, and Hermes
Read and Chart Athena
Homework: Read and Chart Poseidon
Tuesday, November 24
Review Poseidon
Read and Chart Apollo and Artemis
Present Expert Project
Homework: Have a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday! Students participating in the Read-Ahead group must be ready to take their mastery test on Monday, November 30th.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Syllabi: Week of November 9
Ms. Koplin
Math Syllabus 1st and 3rd Period
Week of November 9, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Monday, November 9
Math Games
Homework: None
Tuesday, November 10
Chapter 4 Vocabulary Notes
Homework: Chapter 4 Crossword Puzzle
Wednesday, November 11
Lesson 4.1
Homework: Workbook Page 43 odd numbers and Page 44 all
Thursday, November 12
Lesson 4.2
Homework: Tomorrow is Julian SPIRIT Day! Wear Red AND White or Julian Clothing.
Friday, November 13
Workbook Pages 46-46
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
Pre-Algebra Syllabus 2nd Period
Week of November 9, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will have the opportunity to do more challenging homework for a variety of lessons over the course of chapter four. Their level of understanding for the particular lesson will determine the homework students complete.
• We are beginning My Special Number Project this week. Students will have some in class time to complete this project, but the majority of the project will be done at home. The project is due on Tues., November 24.
Monday, November 9
Divisibility Rules
Workbook Pages 43-44
Differentiated Option: Page 44 and Challenge 4.2
Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 43-44 or Differentiated Option: Page 44 and Challenge 4.2
Tuesday, November 10
Lesson 4.3 Study Guide
Workbook Pages 45-46
Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 45-46
Wednesday, November 11
Lesson 4.4
Homework: None
Thursday, November 12
4.4 Exploration: Cicada Cycles
Homework: Workbook Page 47 odd #s or Challenge 4.4. Tomorrow is Julian SPIRIT Day! Wear Red AND White or Julian Clothing.
Friday, November 13 (Spirit Day)
Introduce My Special Number (due 11/24)
Select Number and Start Planning
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 9, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• Your third reading log is due on Tuesday, December 1.
• Last week all students took a pre-test on pronouns. The students who showed mastery of these more basic pronouns will work on advanced pronoun use and will complete a pronoun challenge packet that is due on Monday, November 16th. They will then take a test over these concepts on Tuesday, November 17th.
• Students take a test on Language Network Lessons 3.1 to 3.4 on Tues., November 17th.
Monday, November 9
Introduce Vocabra Words: List 6
Review Socratic Seminars
Grammar Lesson 3.3
Homework: Review Vocabra Words
Tuesday, November 10
Read Singapore Whipping
Read Singapore Whipping AGAIN and Mark Accordingly
Grammar 3.3 Handout Pg 50
Vocabra: Write a conversation between two people about Buried Treasure (You must use all 12 words and underline them).
Homework: Finish writing your conversation. Read your Socratic Seminar Article AGAIN! Also, write TWO high level questions about the Socratic Seminar article- these questions should not be able to be answered with a yes or no. They need to require more thought!
Wednesday, November 11
Grammar: Lesson 3.4
Hold Socratic Seminar: Singapore Whipping
Homework: Grammar Handout pg 53
Thursday, November 12
Begin Greek Myth Unit
Greek Myth Pretest
Introduce Myths and Element Chart
Read Olden Times and Gaea
Chart Gaea
Vocabra Word Story: Topic is Turkeys
Homework: Finish Vocabra Word Story about Turkeys. Tomorrow is Julian SPIRIT Day! Wear Red AND White or Julian Clothing.
Friday, November 13
Grammar Handout 3.4
Myth Vocab Notes: Titans, Cronus, Zeus & His Family
Read and Chart Titans and Cronus
Share Vocabra Turkey Stories
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND! Study for your grammar test coming up on Tuesday 11/17. Grammar Differentiation: Your grammar packet is due on Monday!
Math Syllabus 1st and 3rd Period
Week of November 9, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Monday, November 9
Math Games
Homework: None
Tuesday, November 10
Chapter 4 Vocabulary Notes
Homework: Chapter 4 Crossword Puzzle
Wednesday, November 11
Lesson 4.1
Homework: Workbook Page 43 odd numbers and Page 44 all
Thursday, November 12
Lesson 4.2
Homework: Tomorrow is Julian SPIRIT Day! Wear Red AND White or Julian Clothing.
Friday, November 13
Workbook Pages 46-46
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
Pre-Algebra Syllabus 2nd Period
Week of November 9, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will have the opportunity to do more challenging homework for a variety of lessons over the course of chapter four. Their level of understanding for the particular lesson will determine the homework students complete.
• We are beginning My Special Number Project this week. Students will have some in class time to complete this project, but the majority of the project will be done at home. The project is due on Tues., November 24.
Monday, November 9
Divisibility Rules
Workbook Pages 43-44
Differentiated Option: Page 44 and Challenge 4.2
Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 43-44 or Differentiated Option: Page 44 and Challenge 4.2
Tuesday, November 10
Lesson 4.3 Study Guide
Workbook Pages 45-46
Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 45-46
Wednesday, November 11
Lesson 4.4
Homework: None
Thursday, November 12
4.4 Exploration: Cicada Cycles
Homework: Workbook Page 47 odd #s or Challenge 4.4. Tomorrow is Julian SPIRIT Day! Wear Red AND White or Julian Clothing.
Friday, November 13 (Spirit Day)
Introduce My Special Number (due 11/24)
Select Number and Start Planning
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 9, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• Your third reading log is due on Tuesday, December 1.
• Last week all students took a pre-test on pronouns. The students who showed mastery of these more basic pronouns will work on advanced pronoun use and will complete a pronoun challenge packet that is due on Monday, November 16th. They will then take a test over these concepts on Tuesday, November 17th.
• Students take a test on Language Network Lessons 3.1 to 3.4 on Tues., November 17th.
Monday, November 9
Introduce Vocabra Words: List 6
Review Socratic Seminars
Grammar Lesson 3.3
Homework: Review Vocabra Words
Tuesday, November 10
Read Singapore Whipping
Read Singapore Whipping AGAIN and Mark Accordingly
Grammar 3.3 Handout Pg 50
Vocabra: Write a conversation between two people about Buried Treasure (You must use all 12 words and underline them).
Homework: Finish writing your conversation. Read your Socratic Seminar Article AGAIN! Also, write TWO high level questions about the Socratic Seminar article- these questions should not be able to be answered with a yes or no. They need to require more thought!
Wednesday, November 11
Grammar: Lesson 3.4
Hold Socratic Seminar: Singapore Whipping
Homework: Grammar Handout pg 53
Thursday, November 12
Begin Greek Myth Unit
Greek Myth Pretest
Introduce Myths and Element Chart
Read Olden Times and Gaea
Chart Gaea
Vocabra Word Story: Topic is Turkeys
Homework: Finish Vocabra Word Story about Turkeys. Tomorrow is Julian SPIRIT Day! Wear Red AND White or Julian Clothing.
Friday, November 13
Grammar Handout 3.4
Myth Vocab Notes: Titans, Cronus, Zeus & His Family
Read and Chart Titans and Cronus
Share Vocabra Turkey Stories
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND! Study for your grammar test coming up on Tuesday 11/17. Grammar Differentiation: Your grammar packet is due on Monday!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Syllabi: Week of November 2
Ms. Koplin
Math Syllabus (1st and 3rd)
Week of November 2, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• The Chapter 3 Test is on Thursday, November 5. I will have a lunchtime review session on Wednesday, November 4.
Monday, November 2
Lesson 3.6
Homework: Workbook Pages 37 all and Page 41 Odd #s
Tuesday, November 3
Chapter 3 Review: Textbook Page 161 #1-15 and 22-29
Homework: Finish Textbook Page 161 #1-15 and 22-29
Wednesday, November 4 (Lunchtime Review Session TODAY)
Review Chapter 3
Homework: STUDY! Remember to study for a math test you must work out problems!
Thursday, November 5
Chapter 3 Test
Homework: None
Friday, November 6
No School
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
Pre-Algebra Syllabus 2nd Period
Week of November 2, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will have the opportunity to do more challenging homework for a variety of lessons over the course of chapter four. Their level of understanding for the particular lesson will determine the homework students complete.
Monday, November 2
Lesson 4.1 (Writing Factor Lists and Identifying Primes and Composites)
Play The Factor Game
Homework: None
Tuesday, November 3
Finish Playing The Factor Game
Lesson 4.1 (Using Factor Trees)
Homework: WB Pages 41-42
Wednesday, November 4
Introduce Vocabulary Packet
Homework: Make a Crossword Puzzle Using 10 or more of the Chapter 4 words. I suggest using a puzzle maker program on the Internet. You need to bring in two blank copies and an answer key tomorrow.
Thursday, November 5
Complete Student Made Crossword Puzzles
Lesson 4.2
Homework: Enjoy your day off!
Friday, November 6
No School: Veterans Day
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL 3-Day Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
8th Period Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 2, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• Your third reading log is due on Tuesday, December 1.
• Students will take a pre-test on basic pronouns. Students who show mastery of these more basic pronouns will work on advanced pronoun use over the next two weeks. They will take a test on these concepts on Thursday, November 17th.
• Students will work on a Pronoun unit over the next two weeks and take a test on Language Network Lessons 3.1 to 3.4 on Tuesday, November 17th.
Monday, November 2
Pronoun Pre-Test
Write 8 sentences using 8 Vocabra Words
Homework: Make a BINGO card with 16 spaces using any Vocabra words from lists 1-5. Review the definitions of all the words- you will need to know these to play BINGO tomorrow ☺
Tuesday, November 3
Grammar Lesson 3.1
Vocabra BINGO (Lists 1-5)
Homework: Grammar Handout Page 44: What is a Pronoun?
Wednesday, November 4
Grammar Lesson 3.2 (Handout Page 46)
Vocabra Spelling BINGO
Homework: Study for your Vocabra Tests tomorrow.
Thursday, November 5
Vocabra Tests #5
Homework: ENJOY YOUR THREE-DAY WEEKEND ☺
Friday, November 6
No School: Veterans Day
Homework: NONE
Science Fiction Novel Study: Things Not Seen
Ms. Koplin
9th Period Reading Syllabus
Week of November 2, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• You are expected to have your book with you in class each day. It is very important that you keep up with your reading and homework during our Sci-Fi unit!
• We are finishing the novel this week. Your vocabulary packet must be completed by Thursday, November 5.
Monday, November 2
Review Chapter 19-23 Comprehension Questions
Read Chapter 24
Homework: Read Chapter 25
Tuesday, November 3
Read Chapters 26-27
Homework: Work on Vocab Packet- due Thursday
Wednesday, November 4
Read Chapter 28
Work on Vocabulary Packet
Homework: Finish Vocabulary Packet- Due tomorrow
Thursday November 5
Last Day of Sci-Fi Unit
Chapters 24-28 Comprehension Questions
Review Vocab Packet
Revisit Predictions Made Before Reading the Novel- Were you right?
Rate Things Not Seen
Collect Books
Homework: I hope you enjoyed reading Things Not Seen! Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, November 6
No School: Veterans Day
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Math Syllabus (1st and 3rd)
Week of November 2, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• The Chapter 3 Test is on Thursday, November 5. I will have a lunchtime review session on Wednesday, November 4.
Monday, November 2
Lesson 3.6
Homework: Workbook Pages 37 all and Page 41 Odd #s
Tuesday, November 3
Chapter 3 Review: Textbook Page 161 #1-15 and 22-29
Homework: Finish Textbook Page 161 #1-15 and 22-29
Wednesday, November 4 (Lunchtime Review Session TODAY)
Review Chapter 3
Homework: STUDY! Remember to study for a math test you must work out problems!
Thursday, November 5
Chapter 3 Test
Homework: None
Friday, November 6
No School
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
Pre-Algebra Syllabus 2nd Period
Week of November 2, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will have the opportunity to do more challenging homework for a variety of lessons over the course of chapter four. Their level of understanding for the particular lesson will determine the homework students complete.
Monday, November 2
Lesson 4.1 (Writing Factor Lists and Identifying Primes and Composites)
Play The Factor Game
Homework: None
Tuesday, November 3
Finish Playing The Factor Game
Lesson 4.1 (Using Factor Trees)
Homework: WB Pages 41-42
Wednesday, November 4
Introduce Vocabulary Packet
Homework: Make a Crossword Puzzle Using 10 or more of the Chapter 4 words. I suggest using a puzzle maker program on the Internet. You need to bring in two blank copies and an answer key tomorrow.
Thursday, November 5
Complete Student Made Crossword Puzzles
Lesson 4.2
Homework: Enjoy your day off!
Friday, November 6
No School: Veterans Day
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL 3-Day Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
8th Period Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 2, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• Your third reading log is due on Tuesday, December 1.
• Students will take a pre-test on basic pronouns. Students who show mastery of these more basic pronouns will work on advanced pronoun use over the next two weeks. They will take a test on these concepts on Thursday, November 17th.
• Students will work on a Pronoun unit over the next two weeks and take a test on Language Network Lessons 3.1 to 3.4 on Tuesday, November 17th.
Monday, November 2
Pronoun Pre-Test
Write 8 sentences using 8 Vocabra Words
Homework: Make a BINGO card with 16 spaces using any Vocabra words from lists 1-5. Review the definitions of all the words- you will need to know these to play BINGO tomorrow ☺
Tuesday, November 3
Grammar Lesson 3.1
Vocabra BINGO (Lists 1-5)
Homework: Grammar Handout Page 44: What is a Pronoun?
Wednesday, November 4
Grammar Lesson 3.2 (Handout Page 46)
Vocabra Spelling BINGO
Homework: Study for your Vocabra Tests tomorrow.
Thursday, November 5
Vocabra Tests #5
Homework: ENJOY YOUR THREE-DAY WEEKEND ☺
Friday, November 6
No School: Veterans Day
Homework: NONE
Science Fiction Novel Study: Things Not Seen
Ms. Koplin
9th Period Reading Syllabus
Week of November 2, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• You are expected to have your book with you in class each day. It is very important that you keep up with your reading and homework during our Sci-Fi unit!
• We are finishing the novel this week. Your vocabulary packet must be completed by Thursday, November 5.
Monday, November 2
Review Chapter 19-23 Comprehension Questions
Read Chapter 24
Homework: Read Chapter 25
Tuesday, November 3
Read Chapters 26-27
Homework: Work on Vocab Packet- due Thursday
Wednesday, November 4
Read Chapter 28
Work on Vocabulary Packet
Homework: Finish Vocabulary Packet- Due tomorrow
Thursday November 5
Last Day of Sci-Fi Unit
Chapters 24-28 Comprehension Questions
Review Vocab Packet
Revisit Predictions Made Before Reading the Novel- Were you right?
Rate Things Not Seen
Collect Books
Homework: I hope you enjoyed reading Things Not Seen! Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, November 6
No School: Veterans Day
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Syllabi: Week of October 26
Ms. Koplin
Math Syllabus 1st and 3rd Period
Week of October 26, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• The Chapter 3 Test is on Thursday, November 5. I will have a lunchtime review session on Wednesday, November 4.
Monday, October 26 (RED DAY)
Finish Mathnet Mystery
Lesson 3.1
Homework: Workbook Pages 31-32
Tuesday, October 27 (SPORTS DAY)
Lesson 3.2
Homework: Workbook Page 33
Wednesday, October 28 (WACKY DAY)
Lesson 3.3
Homework: None
Thursday, October 29 (TIE DAY)
Review Lesson 3.3
Workbook Pages 35-36
Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 35-36
Friday, October 30 (HALLOWEEN COSTUME DAY)
Lesson 3.4
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
Pre-Algebra Syllabus
Week of October 26, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 3 Test on Wednesday October 28th. I will have a lunchtime review session on Tuesday, October 27th.
Monday, October 26 (RED DAY)
Check In and Review Workbook Pages 37-38
Lesson 3.6
Homework: Workbook Pages 39-40
Tuesday, October 27 (SPORTS DAY)
Lunchtime Review Session TODAY
Chapter 3 Review (Computers 3rd Period)
Homework: Study! Remember the best way to study for math is to DO math problems ☺
Wednesday, October 28 (WACKY DAY)
Chapter 3 Test
Homework: None
Thursday, October 29 (TIE DAY)
Chapter 4 Pre-Assessment
Homework: None
Friday, October 30 (HALLOWEEN COSTUME DAY)
Math Games!
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
8th Period Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 26, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• Your second reading log is due on Thursday, October 29.
• Students will have a test on Chapter 2 Nouns on Tuesday, October 27th. Students who showed mastery of nouns are working on differentiated project, which will be due on Tuesday, October 27th; these students do not need to take the noun test.
• Permission slips and money for School House Rocks are on Friday, October 30th.
• Remember it is Red Ribbon SPIRIT WEEK! Say no to DRUGS!
Monday, October 26 (RED DAY)
Introduce Vocabra List 5
Grammar: Review Chapter 2
Homework: STUDY for your Chapter 2 Noun Test TOMORROW!
Tuesday, October 27 (SPORTS DAY)
Chapter 2 Grammar Test: Nouns
Vocabra: Pick 3 of your favorite words from this weeks list. Write one-two sentences using these words then neatly drawing the sentence using color.
Homework: Finish Vocabra 3 Favorite Words Sentence(s) and Drawing (must be colored).
Wednesday, October 28 (WACKY DAY)
Review Vocabra Homework
Write RRW Slogans Using Vocabra Words (Optional- Make into Ad)
Read Pleasure Books and Work on Reading Logs
Homework: YOUR 2nd READING LOG IS DUE TOMORROW!!! Make sure you have all book information logged and your parent signatures!
Thursday October 29 (Tie Day)
Turn in 2nd Reading Log
Media Center 8th Period: Check Out/Return Books
Homework: Your permission slip and money for the School House Rock field trip is due TOMORROW!
Friday, October 30 (HALLOWEEN COSTUME DAY)
Vocabra: Write a SCARY story using all 12 of your words
Share SPOOKY STORIES
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Science Fiction Novel Study: Things Not Seen
Ms. Koplin
9th Period Reading Syllabus
Week of October 26, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• You are expected to have your book with you in class each day. It is very important that you keep up with your reading and homework during our Sci-Fi unit!
• Please do not read ahead! Fight the urge!
Monday, October 26
Read Chapter 15-16
Homework: Read Chapter 17
Tuesday, October 27
Chapter 17 Pop Quiz (shhhh…)
Read Chapters 18
Chapter 14-18 Comprehension Questions
Homework: Finish Comprehension Questions: Chapters 14-18
Wednesday, October 28
Review Comprehension Questions: Chapters 14-18
Read Chapters 19-20
Homework: None
Thursday October 29
Read Chapters 21-22
Homework: None
Friday, October 30
Read Chapter 23
Chapter 19-23 Comprehension Questions
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Math Syllabus 1st and 3rd Period
Week of October 26, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• The Chapter 3 Test is on Thursday, November 5. I will have a lunchtime review session on Wednesday, November 4.
Monday, October 26 (RED DAY)
Finish Mathnet Mystery
Lesson 3.1
Homework: Workbook Pages 31-32
Tuesday, October 27 (SPORTS DAY)
Lesson 3.2
Homework: Workbook Page 33
Wednesday, October 28 (WACKY DAY)
Lesson 3.3
Homework: None
Thursday, October 29 (TIE DAY)
Review Lesson 3.3
Workbook Pages 35-36
Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 35-36
Friday, October 30 (HALLOWEEN COSTUME DAY)
Lesson 3.4
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
Pre-Algebra Syllabus
Week of October 26, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 3 Test on Wednesday October 28th. I will have a lunchtime review session on Tuesday, October 27th.
Monday, October 26 (RED DAY)
Check In and Review Workbook Pages 37-38
Lesson 3.6
Homework: Workbook Pages 39-40
Tuesday, October 27 (SPORTS DAY)
Lunchtime Review Session TODAY
Chapter 3 Review (Computers 3rd Period)
Homework: Study! Remember the best way to study for math is to DO math problems ☺
Wednesday, October 28 (WACKY DAY)
Chapter 3 Test
Homework: None
Thursday, October 29 (TIE DAY)
Chapter 4 Pre-Assessment
Homework: None
Friday, October 30 (HALLOWEEN COSTUME DAY)
Math Games!
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
8th Period Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 26, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• Your second reading log is due on Thursday, October 29.
• Students will have a test on Chapter 2 Nouns on Tuesday, October 27th. Students who showed mastery of nouns are working on differentiated project, which will be due on Tuesday, October 27th; these students do not need to take the noun test.
• Permission slips and money for School House Rocks are on Friday, October 30th.
• Remember it is Red Ribbon SPIRIT WEEK! Say no to DRUGS!
Monday, October 26 (RED DAY)
Introduce Vocabra List 5
Grammar: Review Chapter 2
Homework: STUDY for your Chapter 2 Noun Test TOMORROW!
Tuesday, October 27 (SPORTS DAY)
Chapter 2 Grammar Test: Nouns
Vocabra: Pick 3 of your favorite words from this weeks list. Write one-two sentences using these words then neatly drawing the sentence using color.
Homework: Finish Vocabra 3 Favorite Words Sentence(s) and Drawing (must be colored).
Wednesday, October 28 (WACKY DAY)
Review Vocabra Homework
Write RRW Slogans Using Vocabra Words (Optional- Make into Ad)
Read Pleasure Books and Work on Reading Logs
Homework: YOUR 2nd READING LOG IS DUE TOMORROW!!! Make sure you have all book information logged and your parent signatures!
Thursday October 29 (Tie Day)
Turn in 2nd Reading Log
Media Center 8th Period: Check Out/Return Books
Homework: Your permission slip and money for the School House Rock field trip is due TOMORROW!
Friday, October 30 (HALLOWEEN COSTUME DAY)
Vocabra: Write a SCARY story using all 12 of your words
Share SPOOKY STORIES
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Science Fiction Novel Study: Things Not Seen
Ms. Koplin
9th Period Reading Syllabus
Week of October 26, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• You are expected to have your book with you in class each day. It is very important that you keep up with your reading and homework during our Sci-Fi unit!
• Please do not read ahead! Fight the urge!
Monday, October 26
Read Chapter 15-16
Homework: Read Chapter 17
Tuesday, October 27
Chapter 17 Pop Quiz (shhhh…)
Read Chapters 18
Chapter 14-18 Comprehension Questions
Homework: Finish Comprehension Questions: Chapters 14-18
Wednesday, October 28
Review Comprehension Questions: Chapters 14-18
Read Chapters 19-20
Homework: None
Thursday October 29
Read Chapters 21-22
Homework: None
Friday, October 30
Read Chapter 23
Chapter 19-23 Comprehension Questions
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Science Fiction Novel Study: Things Not Seen 9th Period Syllabus Week of October 19
Important Information:
• You are expected to have it with you in class each day. It is very important that you keep up with your reading and homework during our Sci-Fi unit!
• Please do not read ahead! Fight the urge!
Monday, October 19
Review Vocabulary Packet
Read Chapter 10
Homework: Read Chapter 11
Tuesday, October 20
Chapter 11 Pop Quiz (shhhh…)
Read Chapters 12 and 13
Homework: Comprehension Questions: Chapters 9-13
Wednesday, October 21
Review Comprehension Questions: Chapters 9-13
Read Chapters 14
Homework: None
Thursday October 22 (1/2 Day Conferences)
No Reading
Homework: None
Friday, October 23 (1/2 Day)
Read-A-Thon
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
• You are expected to have it with you in class each day. It is very important that you keep up with your reading and homework during our Sci-Fi unit!
• Please do not read ahead! Fight the urge!
Monday, October 19
Review Vocabulary Packet
Read Chapter 10
Homework: Read Chapter 11
Tuesday, October 20
Chapter 11 Pop Quiz (shhhh…)
Read Chapters 12 and 13
Homework: Comprehension Questions: Chapters 9-13
Wednesday, October 21
Review Comprehension Questions: Chapters 9-13
Read Chapters 14
Homework: None
Thursday October 22 (1/2 Day Conferences)
No Reading
Homework: None
Friday, October 23 (1/2 Day)
Read-A-Thon
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Language Arts Syllabus 8th Period: Week of October 19
Important Information:
• Your second reading log is due on Thursday, October 29.
• We are working on Chapter 2: Nouns in our Grammar Book this week. Students will have a test on Chapter 2 Nouns on Tuesday, October 27th. Students who showed mastery of nouns are working on differentiated project, which will be due on Tuesday, October 27th; these students do not need to take the noun test.
• Conferences are on THURSDAY! If you need to change your time for any reason please call or email!
• It is not too late to sign up for The Young Authors Conference, which will be held at Lincoln school on Saturday, October 24. This is a free event that will have over 30 published authors, illustrators, journalists, and cartoonists coming to work with our students! See me to sign up.
Monday, October 19
Grammar: Lesson 2.3
Vocabra: Draw the Meaning of the Word Using the Word Itself
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 20
Grammar: Lesson 2.4
Vocabra Sentence Review with Whiteboards
Homework: Grammar Handout- Nouns and Their Jobs page 40
Wednesday, October 21
Review Grammar Lesson 2.4: Complete Handout page 42
Spelling Review Game
Homework: Make sure your parent/guardian knows when your conference is tomorrow! Study for your Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Tests on Friday! We have some sneaky tricky words this week!
Thursday October 22 (1/2 Day)
No Reading: Conferences TODAY
Homework: STUDY for your Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Tests! Tomorrow is PJ Day and our Read-A-Thon! Be sure to bring in a good book or two to read while relaxing in your PJ’s! You can also bring a healthy snack and one comfort item (pillow, blanket, stuffed animal).
Friday, October 23 (1/2 Day)
Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Tests
Read-A-Thon
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
• Your second reading log is due on Thursday, October 29.
• We are working on Chapter 2: Nouns in our Grammar Book this week. Students will have a test on Chapter 2 Nouns on Tuesday, October 27th. Students who showed mastery of nouns are working on differentiated project, which will be due on Tuesday, October 27th; these students do not need to take the noun test.
• Conferences are on THURSDAY! If you need to change your time for any reason please call or email!
• It is not too late to sign up for The Young Authors Conference, which will be held at Lincoln school on Saturday, October 24. This is a free event that will have over 30 published authors, illustrators, journalists, and cartoonists coming to work with our students! See me to sign up.
Monday, October 19
Grammar: Lesson 2.3
Vocabra: Draw the Meaning of the Word Using the Word Itself
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 20
Grammar: Lesson 2.4
Vocabra Sentence Review with Whiteboards
Homework: Grammar Handout- Nouns and Their Jobs page 40
Wednesday, October 21
Review Grammar Lesson 2.4: Complete Handout page 42
Spelling Review Game
Homework: Make sure your parent/guardian knows when your conference is tomorrow! Study for your Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Tests on Friday! We have some sneaky tricky words this week!
Thursday October 22 (1/2 Day)
No Reading: Conferences TODAY
Homework: STUDY for your Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Tests! Tomorrow is PJ Day and our Read-A-Thon! Be sure to bring in a good book or two to read while relaxing in your PJ’s! You can also bring a healthy snack and one comfort item (pillow, blanket, stuffed animal).
Friday, October 23 (1/2 Day)
Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Tests
Read-A-Thon
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Math Syllabus: Week of October 19
1st and 3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• The Chapter 2 Test is on Wednesday, October 21. I will have a lunchtime review session on Tuesday, October 20.
Monday, October 19
Review Chapter 2 Cumulative Practice
Chapter 2 Review of Mean, Median, Mode, and Range
Homework: Workbook Page 29 #s 5-8 and Page 30 #s 13-16
Tuesday, October 20
Review Chapter 2
Homework: STUDY for your Chapter 2 Test tomorrow! Remember, you need to do problems to study for math!
Wednesday, October 21
Chapter 2 TEST
Homework: None
Thursday, October 22 (1/2 Day)
Mathnet Mystery
Homework: None
Friday, October 23 (1/2 Day)
No Math: Read-A-Thon
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 3 Test on Wednesday October 28th. I will have a lunchtime review session on Tuesday, October 27th.
Monday, October 19
Lesson 3.4 Vocabulary Notes
Practice Lesson 3.4
Homework: Workbook Page 33 #s 5-6 and Page 34 #s 9-11
Tuesday, October 20
More Practice with Lesson 3.4
Homework: Workbook Page 35 all #s and Page 36 #8-11
Wednesday, October 21
Lesson 3.5
Homework: None
Thursday, October 22 (1/2 Day)
Practice Lesson 3.5
Homework: Workbook Pages 37-38 (not due on until Monday 10/26)
Friday, October 23 (1/2 Day)
No Math: Read-A-Thon
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Important Information:
• The Chapter 2 Test is on Wednesday, October 21. I will have a lunchtime review session on Tuesday, October 20.
Monday, October 19
Review Chapter 2 Cumulative Practice
Chapter 2 Review of Mean, Median, Mode, and Range
Homework: Workbook Page 29 #s 5-8 and Page 30 #s 13-16
Tuesday, October 20
Review Chapter 2
Homework: STUDY for your Chapter 2 Test tomorrow! Remember, you need to do problems to study for math!
Wednesday, October 21
Chapter 2 TEST
Homework: None
Thursday, October 22 (1/2 Day)
Mathnet Mystery
Homework: None
Friday, October 23 (1/2 Day)
No Math: Read-A-Thon
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 3 Test on Wednesday October 28th. I will have a lunchtime review session on Tuesday, October 27th.
Monday, October 19
Lesson 3.4 Vocabulary Notes
Practice Lesson 3.4
Homework: Workbook Page 33 #s 5-6 and Page 34 #s 9-11
Tuesday, October 20
More Practice with Lesson 3.4
Homework: Workbook Page 35 all #s and Page 36 #8-11
Wednesday, October 21
Lesson 3.5
Homework: None
Thursday, October 22 (1/2 Day)
Practice Lesson 3.5
Homework: Workbook Pages 37-38 (not due on until Monday 10/26)
Friday, October 23 (1/2 Day)
No Math: Read-A-Thon
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Friday, October 9, 2009
Science Fiction Novel Study: Things Not Seen 9th Period Syllabus
Important Information:
• This week you will be assigned your novel and you are expected to have it with you in class each day. It is very important that you keep up with your reading and homework during our Sci-Fi unit!
• Please do not read ahead! Fight the urge!
Monday, October 12
NO SCHOOL! Columbus Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 13
Assign Books
Read Chapters 3 and 4
Homework: Comprehension Questions: Chapters 1-4
Wednesday, October 14
Review Comprehension Questions: Chapters 1-4
Read Chapters 5 and 6
Homework: Read Chapter 7
Thursday October 15
Pop Quiz: Ch. 7 (hmmm… not to much of a “pop” if you read the syllabus!)
Read Chapter 8
Comprehension Questions: Chapters 5-8
Homework: Finish Comprehension Questions: Chapters 5-8 and work on your vocabulary packet.
Friday, October 16
Read Chapter 9
Character Journal
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
• This week you will be assigned your novel and you are expected to have it with you in class each day. It is very important that you keep up with your reading and homework during our Sci-Fi unit!
• Please do not read ahead! Fight the urge!
Monday, October 12
NO SCHOOL! Columbus Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 13
Assign Books
Read Chapters 3 and 4
Homework: Comprehension Questions: Chapters 1-4
Wednesday, October 14
Review Comprehension Questions: Chapters 1-4
Read Chapters 5 and 6
Homework: Read Chapter 7
Thursday October 15
Pop Quiz: Ch. 7 (hmmm… not to much of a “pop” if you read the syllabus!)
Read Chapter 8
Comprehension Questions: Chapters 5-8
Homework: Finish Comprehension Questions: Chapters 5-8 and work on your vocabulary packet.
Friday, October 16
Read Chapter 9
Character Journal
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Language Arts Syllabus: 8th Period
Important Information:
• Your second reading log is due on Thursday, October 29.
• We are beginning Chapter 2: Nouns in our Grammar Book this week. Students will take a pre-diagnostic test on Wednesday and students showing mastery of nouns will work on differentiated assignments and projects.
• Conference times went home two weeks ago- if you need to change your time for any reason please call or email!
• Friday, October 9th was the midterm of our first trimester. Please check the online grade book for your child’s midterm progress report and sign the Progress Report Notification letter indicating you have seen the grades for all classes.
• It is not too late to sign up for The Young Authors Conference, which will be held at Lincoln school on Saturday, October 24. This is a free event that will have over 30 published authors, illustrators, journalists, and cartoonists coming to work with our students! See me to sign up.
Monday, October 12
NO SCHOOL! Columbus Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 13
Introduce Vocabra List #4
Vocabra Word Story: Use all 12 of your words to write a short Science Fiction Story! Be creative!
Homework: Finish writing your Vocabra Sci-Fi story.
Wednesday, October 14
Grammar Chapter 2 Pre-Diagnostic Test
Grammar Lesson 2.1
Noun Poster Challenge
Begin Vocabra Comic Strip- due on Friday
Homework: Work on your Vocabra Comic Strip
Thursday October 15
Stuffing Day
Vocabra Word Drawing: Draw the meaning of the word using the word itself
Homework: Finish your Vocabra Comic Strip- due tomorrow!
Friday, October 16
Grammar Lesson 2.2
Plural Noun Race
Vocabra Spelling Scramble
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
• Your second reading log is due on Thursday, October 29.
• We are beginning Chapter 2: Nouns in our Grammar Book this week. Students will take a pre-diagnostic test on Wednesday and students showing mastery of nouns will work on differentiated assignments and projects.
• Conference times went home two weeks ago- if you need to change your time for any reason please call or email!
• Friday, October 9th was the midterm of our first trimester. Please check the online grade book for your child’s midterm progress report and sign the Progress Report Notification letter indicating you have seen the grades for all classes.
• It is not too late to sign up for The Young Authors Conference, which will be held at Lincoln school on Saturday, October 24. This is a free event that will have over 30 published authors, illustrators, journalists, and cartoonists coming to work with our students! See me to sign up.
Monday, October 12
NO SCHOOL! Columbus Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 13
Introduce Vocabra List #4
Vocabra Word Story: Use all 12 of your words to write a short Science Fiction Story! Be creative!
Homework: Finish writing your Vocabra Sci-Fi story.
Wednesday, October 14
Grammar Chapter 2 Pre-Diagnostic Test
Grammar Lesson 2.1
Noun Poster Challenge
Begin Vocabra Comic Strip- due on Friday
Homework: Work on your Vocabra Comic Strip
Thursday October 15
Stuffing Day
Vocabra Word Drawing: Draw the meaning of the word using the word itself
Homework: Finish your Vocabra Comic Strip- due tomorrow!
Friday, October 16
Grammar Lesson 2.2
Plural Noun Race
Vocabra Spelling Scramble
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Math Syllabus: Week of October 12
1st/3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• The FINAL SCALE DRAWING PROJECT is due on Wednesday, October 14. Please be sure to see the rubric for all expectations for the final project!
• I bumped The Chapter 2 Test back one day! It will now be on Wed, October 21.
• Students are beginning an in class data collection project this week. The whole project should be completed in class; however if a group is not working productively during the given class time they will need to finish for homework.
Monday, October 12
No School: Columbus Day!
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 13
Lesson 2.8
Homework: Finish your project! It is due tomorrow! Make sure you follow all the requirements on the RUBRIC! Don’t lose silly points!
Wednesday, October 14
Turn in Scale Drawing Project: Yay!
Start In Class Data Collection Project
Homework: None
Thursday, October 15
Stuffing Day! Portfolio Preparation
Continue Data Collection Project
Homework: Chapter 2 Cumulative Practice #s 12-32
Friday, October 16
Review Cumulative Practice
Finish Data Collection Project
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!! Study for your Chapter 2 Test.
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• Students took the chapter 3 pre-assessment and although none of the students showed mastery of all the concepts some students have a solid understanding of some lessons. These students will participate in a handful of differentiated assignments posted on the syllabus.
Monday, October 12
No School
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 13
Workbook Pages 29-30
Differentiation: 3.1 Real World and 3.1 Challenge
Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 29-30 or Differentiation: 3.1 Real World and 3.1 Challenge
Wednesday, October 14
Lesson 3.2
Homework: None
Thursday, October 15
Stuffing Day: Portfolio Preparation
Workbook pages 31-32
Differentiation: 3.2 Challenge
Homework: Finish Workbook pages 31-32 or Differentiation: 3.2 Challenge
Friday, October 16
Lesson 3.3
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!!!
Important Information:
• The FINAL SCALE DRAWING PROJECT is due on Wednesday, October 14. Please be sure to see the rubric for all expectations for the final project!
• I bumped The Chapter 2 Test back one day! It will now be on Wed, October 21.
• Students are beginning an in class data collection project this week. The whole project should be completed in class; however if a group is not working productively during the given class time they will need to finish for homework.
Monday, October 12
No School: Columbus Day!
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 13
Lesson 2.8
Homework: Finish your project! It is due tomorrow! Make sure you follow all the requirements on the RUBRIC! Don’t lose silly points!
Wednesday, October 14
Turn in Scale Drawing Project: Yay!
Start In Class Data Collection Project
Homework: None
Thursday, October 15
Stuffing Day! Portfolio Preparation
Continue Data Collection Project
Homework: Chapter 2 Cumulative Practice #s 12-32
Friday, October 16
Review Cumulative Practice
Finish Data Collection Project
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!! Study for your Chapter 2 Test.
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• Students took the chapter 3 pre-assessment and although none of the students showed mastery of all the concepts some students have a solid understanding of some lessons. These students will participate in a handful of differentiated assignments posted on the syllabus.
Monday, October 12
No School
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 13
Workbook Pages 29-30
Differentiation: 3.1 Real World and 3.1 Challenge
Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 29-30 or Differentiation: 3.1 Real World and 3.1 Challenge
Wednesday, October 14
Lesson 3.2
Homework: None
Thursday, October 15
Stuffing Day: Portfolio Preparation
Workbook pages 31-32
Differentiation: 3.2 Challenge
Homework: Finish Workbook pages 31-32 or Differentiation: 3.2 Challenge
Friday, October 16
Lesson 3.3
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!!!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of October 5
Important Information:
· Great job on your first reading logs!!! Your second reading log is due on Thursday, October 29.
· During our short story unit the students studied many literary skills; they will have a test over these skills (theme, setting, plot, conflict, characterization, and inferring) on Tuesday, October 6.
· Students will take a Chapter 1 Grammar Test on Thursday, October 8th. If you would like to check out a grammar book to study with please see me!
· I sent home my conference schedule last week. Please be sure to get this from your child. If you need to change your time for any reason please call or email.
· This Friday marks the halfway of our first trimester; please check the online grade book on Friday, October 9th for your child’s midterm progress report. Please sign the Progress Report Notification letter indicating you have seen the grades online for all classes.
· We will begin a student choice, science fiction novel study this week. Our students completed a survey last week ranking the three novels by interest. This week they will find out which book they are reading and which team 6-3 teacher they are reading it with. The science fiction novel study will begin on Wednesday during 9th period.
Monday, October 5
Grammar Lesson 1.10
Review for Lit Skills Test tomorrow.
Vocabra Word Story: Topic is MONSTERS!
Spelling Race
Homework: STUDY for your lit skills test tomorrow! Finish your vicar word story if necessary!
Tuesday, October 6
Lit Skills Test: Theme, Setting, Plot, Conflict, Characterization, and Inferring
Vocabra Firing Line
Homework: Read your pleasure book! Keep up with your second reading log!
Wednesday, October 7
8th Period: Review For Grammar Test tomorrow
9th Period: Begin Sci-Fi Novel Unit (Introduce Novels and Pre-Reading Activities)
Homework: Study for Grammar Test- you can check out a grammar book if you would like!
Thursday October 8
8th Period: Grammar Test
9th Period: Sci-Fi Novel Groups
Homework: Study for your Vocabra #3 Spelling and Vocabulary TEST tomorrow!
Friday, October 9
8th Period: Vocabra #3 Spelling and Vocabulary Test
9th Period: Sci-Fi Novel Groups
Homework: Enjoy your long weekend! Look at your midterm progress report grades on the online grade book. Get the letter signed saying that parents/guardians have seen all of your grades. Please bring back the signed letter on Tuesday!
Math Syllabus: Week of October 5
1st and 3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• Students started on a scale drawing project last week. The students will need to work on this project at home and they will need adult help to complete the measurements. The draft of the project with all measurements is due on Tuesday October 6. The FINAL draft is due on Wednesday, October 14. Please be sure to see the rubric for all expectations for the final project!
• The Chapter 2 Test will be on Tuesday, October 20.
Monday, October 5
Lesson 2.6
Homework: Finish Scale Drawing Draft. Must have measurements labeled in centimeters for each item and everything should be labeled. Due tomorrow!
Tuesday, October 6
Scale Drawing Draft DUE Today
Scale Drawing Student Conferences
Workbook pages 25-26
Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 25-26
Wednesday, October 7
How to Make MY Scale
Scale Drawing WORK DAY
Homework: Work on converting all of your actual measurements to the drawing scale. You should do this in an organized list.
Thursday, October 8
Lesson 2.7
Homework: Workbook Page 27. WORK ON YOUR SCALE DRAWING PROJECT. We are having a work day in class tomorrow- be sure you have you scale drawing project “stuff” so you can use this class time productively!
Friday, October 9
Scale Drawing WORK DAY
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL THREE-DAY weekend! Work on your Scale Drawing Project! The FINAL draft is due on Wednesday, October 14. Be sure you follow the requirements on the rubric!!! Remember- this is not a project that can be completed in one night- don’t wait until the last minute!
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• All students will take the Chapter 2 Test on Tuesday, October 6. The review session will be at lunch on Monday, October 5.
Monday, October 5 (Lunchtime Review Session TODAY)
Review Chapter 2: Numbered Heads Together
Homework: STUDY STUDY STUDY!!!
Tuesday, October 6
Chapter 2 Test
Homework: None
Wednesday, October 7
Chapter 3 Pre-Assessment
Homework: The Metric System Word Problems
Thursday, October 8
Mathnet Mystery
Homework: None
Friday, October 9
Lesson 3.1
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL THREE-DAY weekend
Important Information:
• Students started on a scale drawing project last week. The students will need to work on this project at home and they will need adult help to complete the measurements. The draft of the project with all measurements is due on Tuesday October 6. The FINAL draft is due on Wednesday, October 14. Please be sure to see the rubric for all expectations for the final project!
• The Chapter 2 Test will be on Tuesday, October 20.
Monday, October 5
Lesson 2.6
Homework: Finish Scale Drawing Draft. Must have measurements labeled in centimeters for each item and everything should be labeled. Due tomorrow!
Tuesday, October 6
Scale Drawing Draft DUE Today
Scale Drawing Student Conferences
Workbook pages 25-26
Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 25-26
Wednesday, October 7
How to Make MY Scale
Scale Drawing WORK DAY
Homework: Work on converting all of your actual measurements to the drawing scale. You should do this in an organized list.
Thursday, October 8
Lesson 2.7
Homework: Workbook Page 27. WORK ON YOUR SCALE DRAWING PROJECT. We are having a work day in class tomorrow- be sure you have you scale drawing project “stuff” so you can use this class time productively!
Friday, October 9
Scale Drawing WORK DAY
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL THREE-DAY weekend! Work on your Scale Drawing Project! The FINAL draft is due on Wednesday, October 14. Be sure you follow the requirements on the rubric!!! Remember- this is not a project that can be completed in one night- don’t wait until the last minute!
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• All students will take the Chapter 2 Test on Tuesday, October 6. The review session will be at lunch on Monday, October 5.
Monday, October 5 (Lunchtime Review Session TODAY)
Review Chapter 2: Numbered Heads Together
Homework: STUDY STUDY STUDY!!!
Tuesday, October 6
Chapter 2 Test
Homework: None
Wednesday, October 7
Chapter 3 Pre-Assessment
Homework: The Metric System Word Problems
Thursday, October 8
Mathnet Mystery
Homework: None
Friday, October 9
Lesson 3.1
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL THREE-DAY weekend
Friday, September 25, 2009
Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of September 28
Important Information:
• YOUR FIRST READING LOG IT IS DUE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. Students must read 2 or more books month, log the book, and obtain PARENT SIGNATURES for each book read.
• Homework club is held in the Media Center from 3:30 to 4:40 with Mrs. Alexander on Tuesdays, with Ms. Koplin on Wednesdays, and with Mr. Morrell on Thursdays.
• I am returning the Teacher Edited Seedfolks Essay on Tuesday, September 29th. You must make teacher suggested corrections and turn in their FINAL draft on Friday, October 2.
• The week we are reading a short story and working on the Literary Skills of Theme and Setting. Students who scored a 90% or higher on their last reading test will work in a differentiated group. These students will read a more challenging story independently, work on activities, and complete a mini-project. They will have some class time to work on this but will also need to work on this at home. All portions of this differentiation assignment are due on Friday, October 2.
• During our short story unit the students have studying many literary skills. They will have a test over these skills (theme, setting, plot, conflict, characterization, and inferring) on Tuesday, November 6.
• Students will take a Chapter 1 Grammar Test on Thursday, October 8th. If you would like to check out a grammar book to study with please see me!
Monday, September 28
Media Center 8th Period Front Tables: Check out and Return Books
Introduce Vocabra Words #3
Work on Reading Logs- THEY ARE DUE TOMORROW!!!!
Homework: Your FIRST Reading Log is due tomorrow! Be sure to have all books from the month logged and PARENT SIGNATURES! I will not collect your reading log without parent signatures!
Tuesday, September 29
Reading Log #1 Due
Return Edited Seedfolks Essay
Grammar Lesson 1.6
Introduce and Read “The Circuit”- Answer Critical Thinking Questions
*Introduce Differentiation Short Story “The All American Slurp” and Assignments
Homework: Vocabra Print Ad: You will be assigned a word and you will need to design an advertisement to SELL IT! Your ad should be neatly and creatively done with color. Also, work on making final edits to your Seedfolks essay. The FINAL draft is due on Friday.
Wednesday, September 30
Grammar Lesson 1.7
“The Circuit” Literary Analysis Theme
Vocabra: DRAW the Meaning of the Word Using the WORD Itself
Homework: Work on making final edits to your Seedfolks essay. The FINAL draft is due on Friday. Differentiation Remember- you will have computer time tomorrow to type your project- be sure you are prepared to use this time!
Thursday October 1
Media Center Computers and Tables 8th Period
“The Circuit” Setting Activity
Writing About the BIG Question: Is Conflict Always Bad?
Science Fiction Book Talk and Selection
Homework: FINISH making the final edits to your Seedfolks Essay! The FINAL draft is due tomorrow! Remember you must attach the FINAL copy on top followed by the 2nd draft, 1st draft, and peer-editing sheet. Differentiation reading projects are due tomorrow!
Friday, October 2
Differentiation Assignments/Project Due TODAY
Grammar: Lesson 1.8 and 1.9
Plot Diagram
Vocabra: Spelling Scramble
Homework: Enjoy your weekend!
• YOUR FIRST READING LOG IT IS DUE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. Students must read 2 or more books month, log the book, and obtain PARENT SIGNATURES for each book read.
• Homework club is held in the Media Center from 3:30 to 4:40 with Mrs. Alexander on Tuesdays, with Ms. Koplin on Wednesdays, and with Mr. Morrell on Thursdays.
• I am returning the Teacher Edited Seedfolks Essay on Tuesday, September 29th. You must make teacher suggested corrections and turn in their FINAL draft on Friday, October 2.
• The week we are reading a short story and working on the Literary Skills of Theme and Setting. Students who scored a 90% or higher on their last reading test will work in a differentiated group. These students will read a more challenging story independently, work on activities, and complete a mini-project. They will have some class time to work on this but will also need to work on this at home. All portions of this differentiation assignment are due on Friday, October 2.
• During our short story unit the students have studying many literary skills. They will have a test over these skills (theme, setting, plot, conflict, characterization, and inferring) on Tuesday, November 6.
• Students will take a Chapter 1 Grammar Test on Thursday, October 8th. If you would like to check out a grammar book to study with please see me!
Monday, September 28
Media Center 8th Period Front Tables: Check out and Return Books
Introduce Vocabra Words #3
Work on Reading Logs- THEY ARE DUE TOMORROW!!!!
Homework: Your FIRST Reading Log is due tomorrow! Be sure to have all books from the month logged and PARENT SIGNATURES! I will not collect your reading log without parent signatures!
Tuesday, September 29
Reading Log #1 Due
Return Edited Seedfolks Essay
Grammar Lesson 1.6
Introduce and Read “The Circuit”- Answer Critical Thinking Questions
*Introduce Differentiation Short Story “The All American Slurp” and Assignments
Homework: Vocabra Print Ad: You will be assigned a word and you will need to design an advertisement to SELL IT! Your ad should be neatly and creatively done with color. Also, work on making final edits to your Seedfolks essay. The FINAL draft is due on Friday.
Wednesday, September 30
Grammar Lesson 1.7
“The Circuit” Literary Analysis Theme
Vocabra: DRAW the Meaning of the Word Using the WORD Itself
Homework: Work on making final edits to your Seedfolks essay. The FINAL draft is due on Friday. Differentiation Remember- you will have computer time tomorrow to type your project- be sure you are prepared to use this time!
Thursday October 1
Media Center Computers and Tables 8th Period
“The Circuit” Setting Activity
Writing About the BIG Question: Is Conflict Always Bad?
Science Fiction Book Talk and Selection
Homework: FINISH making the final edits to your Seedfolks Essay! The FINAL draft is due tomorrow! Remember you must attach the FINAL copy on top followed by the 2nd draft, 1st draft, and peer-editing sheet. Differentiation reading projects are due tomorrow!
Friday, October 2
Differentiation Assignments/Project Due TODAY
Grammar: Lesson 1.8 and 1.9
Plot Diagram
Vocabra: Spelling Scramble
Homework: Enjoy your weekend!
Math Syllabus: Week of September 28
1st and 3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• Students are beginning a scale drawing project this week. On Wednesday they will receive; a parent letter, project expectations, a rubric, measurement sheet, and centimeter graph paper. The students will need to work on this project at home and they will need adult help to complete the measurements. The draft of the project with all measurements is due on Tuesday October 6. The FINAL draft is due on Wednesday, October 14. Please be sure to see the rubric for all expectations for the final project!
• Today I returned Chapter 1 Tests and students can make corrections to any problems that were incorrect on the Chapter 1 Test. You have the opportunity to earn a half credit for each correct answer. You must show your work and have the correct answer circled to earn credit (leave the numbers blank of questions that were correct on your original test). You must staple your test to the back of this test correction form. Test Corrections are due on Friday, October 2.
Monday, September 28
Pass Out Workbooks
Return Chapter 1 Test with Test Corrections Form
Finish Chapter 2 Vocabulary Notes
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 29
Lesson 2.3
Homework: Workbook Page 19 (You need a ruler to complete this)
Wednesday, September 30
Introduce Scale Drawing Project
Homework: Show your Parents: the letter, rubric, and expectations for The Scale Drawing Project. Start measuring your bedroom!!! The first draft with measurements is due on Tuesday, October 6.
Thursday, October 1
Lesson 2.4
Homework: Workbook Page 21 # 5-7 and Page 22 #12-15. Wear Julian Gear or Red AND White Tomorrow!!!
Friday, October 2 (FIRST FRIDAY IN OCTOBER! JULIAN SPIRIT DAY!!!)
Lesson 2.5
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend! Work on your bedroom measurements! The draft with measurements is due on Tuesday, October 6.
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• All students will take the Chapter 2 Test on Tuesday, November 6. The review session will be at lunch on Monday, November 5.
Monday, September 28
Pass Out Workbooks
Review Lessons 2.1-2.4
Text Book: Practice Quiz Page 76 # 1-15
Text Book: Mixed Review Page 77 all
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 29
Lesson 2.5
Homework: Workbook Page 23-24
Wednesday, September 30
Lesson 2.6
Homework: Workbook pages 25-26 (You need a ruler to complete the HW)
Thursday, October 1
Lesson 2.7
Homework: Workbook pages 27-28. Wear Julian Gear or Red AND White Tomorrow!!!
Friday, October 2 (FIRST FRIDAY IN OCTOBER! JULIAN SPIRIT DAY!!!)
Chapter 2 Cumulative Review #s 24-55
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend! STUDY for your Chapter 2 Test on Tuesday!!!
Important Information:
• Students are beginning a scale drawing project this week. On Wednesday they will receive; a parent letter, project expectations, a rubric, measurement sheet, and centimeter graph paper. The students will need to work on this project at home and they will need adult help to complete the measurements. The draft of the project with all measurements is due on Tuesday October 6. The FINAL draft is due on Wednesday, October 14. Please be sure to see the rubric for all expectations for the final project!
• Today I returned Chapter 1 Tests and students can make corrections to any problems that were incorrect on the Chapter 1 Test. You have the opportunity to earn a half credit for each correct answer. You must show your work and have the correct answer circled to earn credit (leave the numbers blank of questions that were correct on your original test). You must staple your test to the back of this test correction form. Test Corrections are due on Friday, October 2.
Monday, September 28
Pass Out Workbooks
Return Chapter 1 Test with Test Corrections Form
Finish Chapter 2 Vocabulary Notes
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 29
Lesson 2.3
Homework: Workbook Page 19 (You need a ruler to complete this)
Wednesday, September 30
Introduce Scale Drawing Project
Homework: Show your Parents: the letter, rubric, and expectations for The Scale Drawing Project. Start measuring your bedroom!!! The first draft with measurements is due on Tuesday, October 6.
Thursday, October 1
Lesson 2.4
Homework: Workbook Page 21 # 5-7 and Page 22 #12-15. Wear Julian Gear or Red AND White Tomorrow!!!
Friday, October 2 (FIRST FRIDAY IN OCTOBER! JULIAN SPIRIT DAY!!!)
Lesson 2.5
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend! Work on your bedroom measurements! The draft with measurements is due on Tuesday, October 6.
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• All students will take the Chapter 2 Test on Tuesday, November 6. The review session will be at lunch on Monday, November 5.
Monday, September 28
Pass Out Workbooks
Review Lessons 2.1-2.4
Text Book: Practice Quiz Page 76 # 1-15
Text Book: Mixed Review Page 77 all
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 29
Lesson 2.5
Homework: Workbook Page 23-24
Wednesday, September 30
Lesson 2.6
Homework: Workbook pages 25-26 (You need a ruler to complete the HW)
Thursday, October 1
Lesson 2.7
Homework: Workbook pages 27-28. Wear Julian Gear or Red AND White Tomorrow!!!
Friday, October 2 (FIRST FRIDAY IN OCTOBER! JULIAN SPIRIT DAY!!!)
Chapter 2 Cumulative Review #s 24-55
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend! STUDY for your Chapter 2 Test on Tuesday!!!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Math Syllabus: Week of September 21
1st and 3rd Period Math
Important Information:
o Students will take the Chapter 1 Test on Tuesday, September 22. I will have a review session during lunch on Monday, September 21.
Monday, September 21 (Review Session during Lunch TODAY!)
Chapter 1 Review: Numbered Heads Together
Homework: STUDY! Remember- in order to study math you must work problems!
Tuesday, September 22
Chapter 1 Test
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 23
Math Games: Staircase and PIG
Homework: Make sure you have a ruler at home- you will need it in Chapter 2.
Thursday: September 24
Lesson 2.1
Homework: Lesson 2.1 Practice B (you will need a ruler to complete this)
Friday, September 25
Lesson 2.2
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 2 Pre-Assessment this week. Students who show mastery on these concepts with a 90% or higher will work on a variety of differentiated assignments throughout the unit. They will begin the unit by expanding their knowledge and expertise of the topics covering in Chapter 2. In the second half of the unit the students will complete and independent study on the topic of Probability.
Monday, September 21
Chapter 2 Pre-Assessment
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 22
Math Games: Staircase and PIG
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 23
Lessons 2.2 and 2.3
Differentiation: Challenge 2.1-2.3
Homework: Lesson 2.2 Practice B (#1-12 and 25-30) & Lesson 2.3 Practice B (odd)
Differentiation Finish Challenge 2.1-2.3
Thursday: September 24
Lesson 2.4
Differentiation: Review Challenge 2.1-2.3. Work on Challenge 2.4 and 2.5.
Homework: Lesson 2.4 Practice B
Differentiation: Finish Challenge 2.4 and 2.5.
Friday, September 25
Review Lessons 2.2-2.4
Differentiation: Challenge 2.6-2.7
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
Important Information:
o Students will take the Chapter 1 Test on Tuesday, September 22. I will have a review session during lunch on Monday, September 21.
Monday, September 21 (Review Session during Lunch TODAY!)
Chapter 1 Review: Numbered Heads Together
Homework: STUDY! Remember- in order to study math you must work problems!
Tuesday, September 22
Chapter 1 Test
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 23
Math Games: Staircase and PIG
Homework: Make sure you have a ruler at home- you will need it in Chapter 2.
Thursday: September 24
Lesson 2.1
Homework: Lesson 2.1 Practice B (you will need a ruler to complete this)
Friday, September 25
Lesson 2.2
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 2 Pre-Assessment this week. Students who show mastery on these concepts with a 90% or higher will work on a variety of differentiated assignments throughout the unit. They will begin the unit by expanding their knowledge and expertise of the topics covering in Chapter 2. In the second half of the unit the students will complete and independent study on the topic of Probability.
Monday, September 21
Chapter 2 Pre-Assessment
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 22
Math Games: Staircase and PIG
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 23
Lessons 2.2 and 2.3
Differentiation: Challenge 2.1-2.3
Homework: Lesson 2.2 Practice B (#1-12 and 25-30) & Lesson 2.3 Practice B (odd)
Differentiation Finish Challenge 2.1-2.3
Thursday: September 24
Lesson 2.4
Differentiation: Review Challenge 2.1-2.3. Work on Challenge 2.4 and 2.5.
Homework: Lesson 2.4 Practice B
Differentiation: Finish Challenge 2.4 and 2.5.
Friday, September 25
Review Lessons 2.2-2.4
Differentiation: Challenge 2.6-2.7
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of September 21
Important Information:
• Your first Reading Log it is due on Tuesday, September 29. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• We are beginning a short story unit this week to work on a variety of Literary Skills.
• Homework club is held in the Media Center from 3:30 to 4:30 with Mrs. Alexander on Tuesdays, with Ms. Koplin on Wednesdays, and with Mr. Morrell on Thursdays.
• The second Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Test is Friday, September 25.
• Students began a Seedfolks Writing Assignment last week. The typed first draft is due on Tuesday, September 22. Students will peer edit in class that day then the make the peer suggested edits- the second typed draft is due on Thursday, September 24. I will edit the papers and return them on Tuesday, September 29th. The students must make teacher suggested corrections and turn in their FINAL draft on Friday, October 2.
• Mark your calendars! Picture Day is Tuesday, September 24 and our Julian Back to School Picnic is on Friday, September 25.
Monday, September 21
Learning About Fiction and Nonfiction
Introduce and Read: The Tail
Spelling Race with Vocabra Words
Homework: The first typed draft of your Seedfolks Writing Assignment is due TOMORROW. Remember it must be in 12-point font and be double-spaced. Finish Reading The Tail if necessary.
Tuesday, September 22
Turn in Typed 1st Draft of Seedfolks Essay
RTI Student Assessment
Peer Edit Seedfolks Essays
Using Differences to Make Inferences handout
Homework: Work on making Peer Edits/Suggestions to your Seedfolks essay. The 2nd draft is due on Thursday.
Wednesday, September 23
The Tail Response Questions
Characterization Activity
Vocabra: Newspaper Captions
Homework: Work on Seedfolks Writing Assignment edits. The 2nd draft is due TOMORROW! Finish Vocabra Newspaper Captions if necessary. SMILE, PICTURE DAY IS TOMORROW!
Thursday: September 24
Turn In 2nd Draft of Seedfolks Essay (I will edit it and return it to you on 9/29)
Grammar: Chapter 1 Lesson 4
Writing About the BIG Question: Is Conflict Always Bad?
Vocabra Test Review: White Board Sentences
Homework: STUDY! You have your 2nd Vocabra vocabulary and spelling test TOMORROW!
Friday, September 25
Grammar: Chapter 1 Lesson 5
Vocabra Spelling Test #2
Vocabra Vocabulary Test #2
Work on your Reading Log- 1st one due on 9/29
Homework: Enjoy your weekend!
• Your first Reading Log it is due on Tuesday, September 29. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• We are beginning a short story unit this week to work on a variety of Literary Skills.
• Homework club is held in the Media Center from 3:30 to 4:30 with Mrs. Alexander on Tuesdays, with Ms. Koplin on Wednesdays, and with Mr. Morrell on Thursdays.
• The second Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Test is Friday, September 25.
• Students began a Seedfolks Writing Assignment last week. The typed first draft is due on Tuesday, September 22. Students will peer edit in class that day then the make the peer suggested edits- the second typed draft is due on Thursday, September 24. I will edit the papers and return them on Tuesday, September 29th. The students must make teacher suggested corrections and turn in their FINAL draft on Friday, October 2.
• Mark your calendars! Picture Day is Tuesday, September 24 and our Julian Back to School Picnic is on Friday, September 25.
Monday, September 21
Learning About Fiction and Nonfiction
Introduce and Read: The Tail
Spelling Race with Vocabra Words
Homework: The first typed draft of your Seedfolks Writing Assignment is due TOMORROW. Remember it must be in 12-point font and be double-spaced. Finish Reading The Tail if necessary.
Tuesday, September 22
Turn in Typed 1st Draft of Seedfolks Essay
RTI Student Assessment
Peer Edit Seedfolks Essays
Using Differences to Make Inferences handout
Homework: Work on making Peer Edits/Suggestions to your Seedfolks essay. The 2nd draft is due on Thursday.
Wednesday, September 23
The Tail Response Questions
Characterization Activity
Vocabra: Newspaper Captions
Homework: Work on Seedfolks Writing Assignment edits. The 2nd draft is due TOMORROW! Finish Vocabra Newspaper Captions if necessary. SMILE, PICTURE DAY IS TOMORROW!
Thursday: September 24
Turn In 2nd Draft of Seedfolks Essay (I will edit it and return it to you on 9/29)
Grammar: Chapter 1 Lesson 4
Writing About the BIG Question: Is Conflict Always Bad?
Vocabra Test Review: White Board Sentences
Homework: STUDY! You have your 2nd Vocabra vocabulary and spelling test TOMORROW!
Friday, September 25
Grammar: Chapter 1 Lesson 5
Vocabra Spelling Test #2
Vocabra Vocabulary Test #2
Work on your Reading Log- 1st one due on 9/29
Homework: Enjoy your weekend!
Friday, September 11, 2009
Math Syllabus: Week of September 14
1st and 3rd Period Math
Important Information:
o Students will take the Chapter 1 Test on Tuesday, September 22. I will have a review session during lunch on Monday, September 21.
Monday, September 14
Lesson 1.3
Homework: Lesson 1.3 Practice B
Tuesday, September 15
Lesson 1.4
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 16
Lesson 1.4 Practice B
Homework: Problem Solving Workshop #’s 1 and 4
Thursday: September 17
Lesson 1.5
Homework: Lesson 1.3 Practice B
Friday, September 18
Lesson 1.6
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 1 Test on Friday, September 18. I will have a review session during lunch on Wednesday, September 16.
• Students who are working on Chapter 1 Differentiation will not take the test on Friday. They will begin working on a final project this week that is due on Friday, September 18.
Monday, September 14
Lesson 1.5
Differentiation: Complete Challenge 1.5 and 1.6
Homework: Lesson 1.5 Practice C
Differentiation Finish Challenge 1.5 and 1.6
Tuesday, September 15
Lessons 1.6
Differentiation: Review Challenge 1.5 and 1.6—Complete Challenge 1.7
Homework: Lesson 1.6 Practice C
Differentiation Finish Challenge 1.7. Review Project Choices, select your project, and get started.
Wednesday, September 16 (lunchtime review session today)
Lessons 1.7
Differentiation: Review Challenge 1.7. Work on Project.
Homework: Lesson 1.7 Practice B
Differentiation Work on Project
Thursday: September 17
Review for Chapter 1 Test- Numbered Heads Together
Differentiation: Work on Project
Homework: STUDY FOR CHAPTER 1 TEST
Differentiation Finish Project- due tomorrow
Friday, September 18
Chapter 1 Test
Differentiation: Turn in Project. Complete Logic Puzzles
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
Important Information:
o Students will take the Chapter 1 Test on Tuesday, September 22. I will have a review session during lunch on Monday, September 21.
Monday, September 14
Lesson 1.3
Homework: Lesson 1.3 Practice B
Tuesday, September 15
Lesson 1.4
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 16
Lesson 1.4 Practice B
Homework: Problem Solving Workshop #’s 1 and 4
Thursday: September 17
Lesson 1.5
Homework: Lesson 1.3 Practice B
Friday, September 18
Lesson 1.6
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 1 Test on Friday, September 18. I will have a review session during lunch on Wednesday, September 16.
• Students who are working on Chapter 1 Differentiation will not take the test on Friday. They will begin working on a final project this week that is due on Friday, September 18.
Monday, September 14
Lesson 1.5
Differentiation: Complete Challenge 1.5 and 1.6
Homework: Lesson 1.5 Practice C
Differentiation Finish Challenge 1.5 and 1.6
Tuesday, September 15
Lessons 1.6
Differentiation: Review Challenge 1.5 and 1.6—Complete Challenge 1.7
Homework: Lesson 1.6 Practice C
Differentiation Finish Challenge 1.7. Review Project Choices, select your project, and get started.
Wednesday, September 16 (lunchtime review session today)
Lessons 1.7
Differentiation: Review Challenge 1.7. Work on Project.
Homework: Lesson 1.7 Practice B
Differentiation Work on Project
Thursday: September 17
Review for Chapter 1 Test- Numbered Heads Together
Differentiation: Work on Project
Homework: STUDY FOR CHAPTER 1 TEST
Differentiation Finish Project- due tomorrow
Friday, September 18
Chapter 1 Test
Differentiation: Turn in Project. Complete Logic Puzzles
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of September 14
Important Information:
• The typed final copy of Vital Statistics is due on Monday, September 14.
• Your first Reading Log it is due on Tuesday, September 29. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Don’t forget about Team 6-3 Homework Club! Homework club is held from 3:30 to 4:30 with Mrs. Alexander on Tuesdays, with Ms. Koplin on Wednesdays, and with Mr. Morrell on Thursdays.
• The second Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Test is Friday, September 25.
• Students will have a Seedfolks comprehension test on Wednesday, September 16. Be sure to study a little bit each night!
• Students will begin a Seedfolks Writing Assignment this week. The typed first draft is due on Tuesday, September 22. Students will peer edit in class that day then the make the peer suggested edits- the second typed draft is due on Thursday, September 24. I will edit the papers and return them on Tuesday, September 29th. The students must make teacher suggested corrections and turn in their FINAL draft on Friday, October 2.
• Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is Thursday, September 17, at 6:45 P.M. and Picture Day is Tuesday, September 24 (information will be sent home soon). Also, our Julian Back to School Picnic is on Friday, September 25.
Monday, September 14
Final Draft of Vital Statistics due TODAY
Introduce Vocabra List #2
Seedfolks Wrap Up Activity
Grammar: Chapter 1 Lesson 1
Homework: Seedfolks Review Sheet: Character Matching
Tuesday, September 15
Introduce Seedfolks Writing Assignment (1st draft due 9/22)
Complete Seedfolks Pre-Writing
Grammar: Chapter 1 Lesson 2
Review for Seedfolks Test
Homework: Study for Seedfolks Test- TOMORROW!
Wednesday, September 16
Seedfolks Test
Vocabra Word Story: Topic is Ice Cream
Literary Concept Notes
Homework: Work on Seedfolks Writing Assignment. Finish your Vocabra Word Story (remember you must underline Vocabra Words and use correct spelling).
Thursday: September 17
Media Center 8th Period: Check Out and/or Return Books
Read your Please Book and Work on Reading Log
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. NO PENCIL!!!
Friday, September 18
Review Vocabra Word Drawings
Song/Movie Titles with Vocabra Words
Grammar: Chapter 1 Lesson 3
Homework: Enjoy your weekend!
• The typed final copy of Vital Statistics is due on Monday, September 14.
• Your first Reading Log it is due on Tuesday, September 29. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.
• Don’t forget about Team 6-3 Homework Club! Homework club is held from 3:30 to 4:30 with Mrs. Alexander on Tuesdays, with Ms. Koplin on Wednesdays, and with Mr. Morrell on Thursdays.
• The second Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Test is Friday, September 25.
• Students will have a Seedfolks comprehension test on Wednesday, September 16. Be sure to study a little bit each night!
• Students will begin a Seedfolks Writing Assignment this week. The typed first draft is due on Tuesday, September 22. Students will peer edit in class that day then the make the peer suggested edits- the second typed draft is due on Thursday, September 24. I will edit the papers and return them on Tuesday, September 29th. The students must make teacher suggested corrections and turn in their FINAL draft on Friday, October 2.
• Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is Thursday, September 17, at 6:45 P.M. and Picture Day is Tuesday, September 24 (information will be sent home soon). Also, our Julian Back to School Picnic is on Friday, September 25.
Monday, September 14
Final Draft of Vital Statistics due TODAY
Introduce Vocabra List #2
Seedfolks Wrap Up Activity
Grammar: Chapter 1 Lesson 1
Homework: Seedfolks Review Sheet: Character Matching
Tuesday, September 15
Introduce Seedfolks Writing Assignment (1st draft due 9/22)
Complete Seedfolks Pre-Writing
Grammar: Chapter 1 Lesson 2
Review for Seedfolks Test
Homework: Study for Seedfolks Test- TOMORROW!
Wednesday, September 16
Seedfolks Test
Vocabra Word Story: Topic is Ice Cream
Literary Concept Notes
Homework: Work on Seedfolks Writing Assignment. Finish your Vocabra Word Story (remember you must underline Vocabra Words and use correct spelling).
Thursday: September 17
Media Center 8th Period: Check Out and/or Return Books
Read your Please Book and Work on Reading Log
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. NO PENCIL!!!
Friday, September 18
Review Vocabra Word Drawings
Song/Movie Titles with Vocabra Words
Grammar: Chapter 1 Lesson 3
Homework: Enjoy your weekend!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Math Syllabus: Week of September 7
1st and 3rd Period Math
Important Information:
o Students will take a chapter pre-assessment prior to the start of each chapter to determine the level of differentiation they will need. Students who show mastery on the chapter pre-assessments will be provided with alternate enrichment work to enhance and expand their understanding of the mathematical concepts.
Monday, September 7
No School: Labor Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 8
Lesson 1.1
Real World Problem Solving: School Dance
Homework: Lesson 1.1 C (#’s 1-12). You must show all your work on a separate piece of paper to receive full credit.
Wednesday, September 9
Media Center Computers: Explore the Online Book
Homework: Explore Classzone.com
Thursday: September 10
Pearson Benchmark Test
Homework: None
Friday, September 11
Finish Pearson Benchmark Test
STAIRCASE
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
o Students took the Chapter 1 pre-assessment last week to determine the level of differentiation they will need. Students who showed mastery on the chapter pre-assessment will be provided with alternate enrichment work to enhance and expand their understanding of the mathematical concepts. Assignments labeled differentiation are for students who mastered the chapter 1 pre-assessment.
Monday, September 7
No School: Labor Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 8
Lessons 1.3 and 1.4
Differentiation: Review Challenge 1.1 and 1.2—Complete Challenge 1.3 and 1.4
Homework: Lesson 1.3 and 1.4 Practice B (odd numbers only)
Differentiation Finish Challenge 1.3 and 1.4
Wednesday, September 9
Media Center Computers: Explore the Online Book
Homework: Explore Classzone.com
Thursday: September 10
Pearson Benchmark Test
Homework: None
Friday, September 11
Finish Pearson Benchmark Test
STAIRCASE
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
Important Information:
o Students will take a chapter pre-assessment prior to the start of each chapter to determine the level of differentiation they will need. Students who show mastery on the chapter pre-assessments will be provided with alternate enrichment work to enhance and expand their understanding of the mathematical concepts.
Monday, September 7
No School: Labor Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 8
Lesson 1.1
Real World Problem Solving: School Dance
Homework: Lesson 1.1 C (#’s 1-12). You must show all your work on a separate piece of paper to receive full credit.
Wednesday, September 9
Media Center Computers: Explore the Online Book
Homework: Explore Classzone.com
Thursday: September 10
Pearson Benchmark Test
Homework: None
Friday, September 11
Finish Pearson Benchmark Test
STAIRCASE
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
o Students took the Chapter 1 pre-assessment last week to determine the level of differentiation they will need. Students who showed mastery on the chapter pre-assessment will be provided with alternate enrichment work to enhance and expand their understanding of the mathematical concepts. Assignments labeled differentiation are for students who mastered the chapter 1 pre-assessment.
Monday, September 7
No School: Labor Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 8
Lessons 1.3 and 1.4
Differentiation: Review Challenge 1.1 and 1.2—Complete Challenge 1.3 and 1.4
Homework: Lesson 1.3 and 1.4 Practice B (odd numbers only)
Differentiation Finish Challenge 1.3 and 1.4
Wednesday, September 9
Media Center Computers: Explore the Online Book
Homework: Explore Classzone.com
Thursday: September 10
Pearson Benchmark Test
Homework: None
Friday, September 11
Finish Pearson Benchmark Test
STAIRCASE
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of September 7
Important Information:
• The typed final copy of Vital Statistics is due on Monday, September 14.
• Your first Reading Log it is due on Tuesday, September 29. 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. Homework club is held from 3:30 to 4:30 with Mrs. Alexander on Tuesdays, with Ms. Koplin on Wednesdays, and with Mr. Morrell on Thursdays.
• 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. The first Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Test is this Friday, September 11.
• We are finishing Seedfolks this week. Students will have a comprehension test on Wednesday, September 16. Be sure to study a little bit each night!
• Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is Thursday, September 17, at 6:45 P.M. and Picture Day is Tuesday, September 24 (information will be sent home soon). Also, our Julian Back to School Picnic is on Friday, September 25.
Monday, September 7
NO School: Labor Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 8
Post Activities: President Obama’s Speech
Goal Setting
Read and Chart Sae Young
Homework: Get your Goal Setting Sheet signed. Read your pleasure book- be sure to keep up with your reading log!
Wednesday, September 9
Team Building Activity
Read and Chart Curtis & Nora
Vocabra: Spelling Race
Homework: Vocabra: Newspaper Captions
Thursday: September 10
Share Vocabra Newspaper Captions
Read and Chart Maricela & Amir
Review for Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Test
Homework: Study for your Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Test TOMORROW
Friday, September 11
Vocabra Spelling Test #1
Vocabra Vocabulary Test #1
Read and Chart Florence
Seedfolks Activity
Homework: Enjoy your weekend! Your FINAL draft of Vital Statistics is due on MONDAY, September 14.
• The typed final copy of Vital Statistics is due on Monday, September 14.
• Your first Reading Log it is due on Tuesday, September 29. 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. Homework club is held from 3:30 to 4:30 with Mrs. Alexander on Tuesdays, with Ms. Koplin on Wednesdays, and with Mr. Morrell on Thursdays.
• 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. The first Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Test is this Friday, September 11.
• We are finishing Seedfolks this week. Students will have a comprehension test on Wednesday, September 16. Be sure to study a little bit each night!
• Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is Thursday, September 17, at 6:45 P.M. and Picture Day is Tuesday, September 24 (information will be sent home soon). Also, our Julian Back to School Picnic is on Friday, September 25.
Monday, September 7
NO School: Labor Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, September 8
Post Activities: President Obama’s Speech
Goal Setting
Read and Chart Sae Young
Homework: Get your Goal Setting Sheet signed. Read your pleasure book- be sure to keep up with your reading log!
Wednesday, September 9
Team Building Activity
Read and Chart Curtis & Nora
Vocabra: Spelling Race
Homework: Vocabra: Newspaper Captions
Thursday: September 10
Share Vocabra Newspaper Captions
Read and Chart Maricela & Amir
Review for Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Test
Homework: Study for your Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Test TOMORROW
Friday, September 11
Vocabra Spelling Test #1
Vocabra Vocabulary Test #1
Read and Chart Florence
Seedfolks Activity
Homework: Enjoy your weekend! Your FINAL draft of Vital Statistics is due on MONDAY, September 14.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Math Syllabus: Week of August 31
1st and 3rd Period Math
Important Information:
o A weekly math syllabus will go home at the beginning of each week throughout the school year. You may also access the syllabus by going to my website listed above.
o All students should have a binder with dividers strictly for math. We organized our binders in class on Friday. If you do not have a binder, you must see me. You need to bring this binder to class EVERYDAY.
o Students will be taking the end of the year course one test so I can be sure they were placed in the proper math level.
o Students will also take a chapter pre-assessment prior to the start of each chapter to determine the level of differentiation they will need. Students who show mastery on the chapter pre-assessments will be provided with alternate enrichment work to enhance and expand their understanding of the mathematical concepts.
Monday, August 31
Course 1 Pre-Test
Homework: Show your parents your Math Syllabus!
Tuesday, September 1
Course 1 Pre-Test
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 2
What Number am I? (Part 1)
Homework: There May Be More Than You Think handout! (This is a brain teaser worksheet; you should try to solve each problem but do not spend too much time on each. You will get credit for completing your homework as long as I see you attempted to solve each problem)
Thursday: September 3
Chapter 1 Vocabulary Notes
Homework: None
Friday, September 4
Finish Chapter 1 Vocabulary Notes
Chapter 1 Pre-Test
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
o A weekly math syllabus will go home at the beginning of each week throughout the school year. You may also access the syllabus by going to my website listed above.
o All students should have a binder with dividers strictly for math. We organized our binders in class on Friday. If you do not have a binder, you must see me. You need to bring this binder to class EVERYDAY.
o Students will be taking the end of the year course two test so I can be sure they were placed in the proper math level.
o Students will also take a chapter pre-assessment prior to the start of each chapter to determine the level of differentiation they will need. Students who show mastery on the chapter pre-assessments will be provided with alternate enrichment work to enhance and expand their understanding of the mathematical concepts.
Monday, September 1
Course 2 Pre-Test
Homework: Show your parents your Math Syllabus!
Tuesday, September 2
Course 2 Pre-Test
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 3
Name the Numbers
Homework: What Number Am I (Part 2)
Thursday: September 4
Chapter 1 Pre-Test
Homework: None
Friday, September 5
Lesson 1.2
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
Important Information:
o A weekly math syllabus will go home at the beginning of each week throughout the school year. You may also access the syllabus by going to my website listed above.
o All students should have a binder with dividers strictly for math. We organized our binders in class on Friday. If you do not have a binder, you must see me. You need to bring this binder to class EVERYDAY.
o Students will be taking the end of the year course one test so I can be sure they were placed in the proper math level.
o Students will also take a chapter pre-assessment prior to the start of each chapter to determine the level of differentiation they will need. Students who show mastery on the chapter pre-assessments will be provided with alternate enrichment work to enhance and expand their understanding of the mathematical concepts.
Monday, August 31
Course 1 Pre-Test
Homework: Show your parents your Math Syllabus!
Tuesday, September 1
Course 1 Pre-Test
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 2
What Number am I? (Part 1)
Homework: There May Be More Than You Think handout! (This is a brain teaser worksheet; you should try to solve each problem but do not spend too much time on each. You will get credit for completing your homework as long as I see you attempted to solve each problem)
Thursday: September 3
Chapter 1 Vocabulary Notes
Homework: None
Friday, September 4
Finish Chapter 1 Vocabulary Notes
Chapter 1 Pre-Test
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
o A weekly math syllabus will go home at the beginning of each week throughout the school year. You may also access the syllabus by going to my website listed above.
o All students should have a binder with dividers strictly for math. We organized our binders in class on Friday. If you do not have a binder, you must see me. You need to bring this binder to class EVERYDAY.
o Students will be taking the end of the year course two test so I can be sure they were placed in the proper math level.
o Students will also take a chapter pre-assessment prior to the start of each chapter to determine the level of differentiation they will need. Students who show mastery on the chapter pre-assessments will be provided with alternate enrichment work to enhance and expand their understanding of the mathematical concepts.
Monday, September 1
Course 2 Pre-Test
Homework: Show your parents your Math Syllabus!
Tuesday, September 2
Course 2 Pre-Test
Homework: None
Wednesday, September 3
Name the Numbers
Homework: What Number Am I (Part 2)
Thursday: September 4
Chapter 1 Pre-Test
Homework: None
Friday, September 5
Lesson 1.2
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
Rdg/LA Syllabus: Week of August 31
Important Information:
• The hand-written draft of Vital Statistics is due on Tuesday, September 1. Students will need to type a draft in the proper format and turn it in on Friday, September 4. The typed final copy will be due Monday, September 14.
• Students received their first Reading Logs today; it is due on Tuesday, September 29. 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 in Mrs. Alexander’s room on Tuesdays, Ms. Koplin’s room on Wednesdays, and Mr. Morrell’s room on Thursdays.
• 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 is Thursday, September 17, at 6:45 P.M. and Picture Day is Tuesday, September 24 (information will be sent home soon). Also, our Julian Back to School Picnic is on Friday, September 25.
Monday, August 31
Introduce Reading Logs
Introduce Spelling and Vocabulary Words (Vocabra)
Review Seedfolks Vocabulary Chart
Read and Chart Kim
Homework: Read Pleasure book- be sure to keep up with your reading log. Finish your handwritten copy of vital statistics. GET SYLLABUS SIGNED!
Tuesday, September 1
Check in Handwritten Copy of V.S.
Review the Typed Format for Vital Statistics
Read and Chart Ana & Wendell
Work on Seedfolks Vocabulary Chart
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 bags in class tomorrow because Seedfolks books will be assigned.
Wednesday, September 2
Media Center Computers: 8th Period
Share Vocabra-Word Drawings
Read and Chart Gonzalo
Work on Seedfolks Vocabulary Chart
Homework: Read and Chart Leona
Thursday: September 3
Media Center Front Tables: 9th Period
Small Group Work with Leona
Vocabra Word Story: Topic is Video Games
Homework: Finish Vocabra Word Story
Friday, September 4
Read and Chart Sam & Virgil
Work on Seedfolks Vocabulary Chart
SELL IT (Vocabra)
Homework: Enjoy your weekend!
Parents: Please sign here indicating that you have seen and read your child’s Math, Science, Social Studies, and Rdg/LA syllabi.
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• The hand-written draft of Vital Statistics is due on Tuesday, September 1. Students will need to type a draft in the proper format and turn it in on Friday, September 4. The typed final copy will be due Monday, September 14.
• Students received their first Reading Logs today; it is due on Tuesday, September 29. 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 in Mrs. Alexander’s room on Tuesdays, Ms. Koplin’s room on Wednesdays, and Mr. Morrell’s room on Thursdays.
• 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 is Thursday, September 17, at 6:45 P.M. and Picture Day is Tuesday, September 24 (information will be sent home soon). Also, our Julian Back to School Picnic is on Friday, September 25.
Monday, August 31
Introduce Reading Logs
Introduce Spelling and Vocabulary Words (Vocabra)
Review Seedfolks Vocabulary Chart
Read and Chart Kim
Homework: Read Pleasure book- be sure to keep up with your reading log. Finish your handwritten copy of vital statistics. GET SYLLABUS SIGNED!
Tuesday, September 1
Check in Handwritten Copy of V.S.
Review the Typed Format for Vital Statistics
Read and Chart Ana & Wendell
Work on Seedfolks Vocabulary Chart
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 bags in class tomorrow because Seedfolks books will be assigned.
Wednesday, September 2
Media Center Computers: 8th Period
Share Vocabra-Word Drawings
Read and Chart Gonzalo
Work on Seedfolks Vocabulary Chart
Homework: Read and Chart Leona
Thursday: September 3
Media Center Front Tables: 9th Period
Small Group Work with Leona
Vocabra Word Story: Topic is Video Games
Homework: Finish Vocabra Word Story
Friday, September 4
Read and Chart Sam & Virgil
Work on Seedfolks Vocabulary Chart
SELL IT (Vocabra)
Homework: Enjoy your weekend!
Parents: Please sign here indicating that you have seen and read your child’s Math, Science, Social Studies, and Rdg/LA syllabi.
X_______________________________________
Friday, May 22, 2009
LAST READING/LA SYLLABUS!!! WOO HOO!
Important Information:
• We have our FINAL lit circle meetings this week! Thanks so much to Ms. Malley, Ms. Williams, Mr. Soto, Ms. Houha, and Ms. Kowalski for coming in each week to lead a lit circle! Students, remember you must have your packet 100% complete and your book in class with you in order to participate.
• We started a final lit circle project last week. Students can work individually or with one partner from their lit circle group. The final project is due on Monday, June 1.
• Congratulations to Michael and Jordan for advancing on to the 6th grade spelling bee! It will be on June 1st during periods 1-3. GOOD LUCK!!!
• Our end of the year field trip is on Wednesday, June 3- students received a letter about the trip on Thursday, May 21. The buses are leaving school at 9:00am SHARP. Please arrive to school by 8:45am. You will not enter the school; you are to report to your assigned bus.
• After the field trip the 6th grade is having an ice cream social and yearbook signing party. To attend you must bring in a signed copy of the Yearbook Signing Rules and $1.00 for the ice cream.
Monday, May 25
No School: Memorial Day
Homework: Work on Lit Circles
Tuesday, May 26
Literature Circle Work Time- Reading, Packet and Project
Homework: Work on Lit Circles. Code Talker Lit Circles meets TOMORROW. Remember you must have your packet 100% complete and your book in class with you in order to participate.
Wednesday, May 27
Code Talker Literature Circle 8th Period (lit circle work time for everyone else)
Literature Circle Work Time- Reading, Packet and Project
Homework: Work on Lit Circles. Habibi Lit Circles meets TOMORROW. Remember you must have your packet 100% complete and your book in class with you in order to participate.
Thursday, May 28
Habibi Literature Circle 8th Period (lit circle work time for everyone else)
Literature Circle Work Time- Reading, Packet and Project
Homework: Day of Tears, A Single Shard, and The Other Side of Truth Lit Circles meet TOMORROW. Remember you must have your packet 100% complete and your book in class with you in order to participate.
Friday, May 29
Day of Tears, A Single Shard, and The Other Side of Truth Literature Circle 8th Period
Literature Circle Work Time- Reading, Packet and Project
Homework: Have a super weekend! Finish Lit Circle Project “Book in A…” it is due on MONDAY!!!
Monday, June 1
Lit Circle Project “Book in A…” DUE TODAY
Akeelah and the Bee
Homework: Be sure to turn in your signed Yearbook Rules and bring in $1.00 by TOMORROW
Tuesday, June 2
Present Lit Circle Project “Book in A…”
Team 6-3 Awards
Homework: We are not coming into the building tomorrow morning so you should bring NOTHING HOME! If you have a yearbook you should leave it in your locker so it is in school tomorrow afternoon for the yearbook signing party.
Wednesday, June 3
6th Grade End of the Year Cruise- YAY!
Yearbook Signing Party and Ice Cream Social
Homework: We are cleaning out our lockers tomorrow- be sure you have a way to carry everything home.
Thursday, June 4
WE ARE SPENDING THE WHOLE DAY IN OUR READING/LA CLASS!
Clean out Lockers
Classroom Jobs
Collect all materials
Summer Plans…
Letters to Ourselves
Homework: BRING HOME EVERYTHING FROM YOUR LOCKER!!! Oh my, only one more hour of school!
Friday, June 5
ONE HOUR OF SCHOOL!
Homework: Have the best summer! Be sure to come visit me next year!
• We have our FINAL lit circle meetings this week! Thanks so much to Ms. Malley, Ms. Williams, Mr. Soto, Ms. Houha, and Ms. Kowalski for coming in each week to lead a lit circle! Students, remember you must have your packet 100% complete and your book in class with you in order to participate.
• We started a final lit circle project last week. Students can work individually or with one partner from their lit circle group. The final project is due on Monday, June 1.
• Congratulations to Michael and Jordan for advancing on to the 6th grade spelling bee! It will be on June 1st during periods 1-3. GOOD LUCK!!!
• Our end of the year field trip is on Wednesday, June 3- students received a letter about the trip on Thursday, May 21. The buses are leaving school at 9:00am SHARP. Please arrive to school by 8:45am. You will not enter the school; you are to report to your assigned bus.
• After the field trip the 6th grade is having an ice cream social and yearbook signing party. To attend you must bring in a signed copy of the Yearbook Signing Rules and $1.00 for the ice cream.
Monday, May 25
No School: Memorial Day
Homework: Work on Lit Circles
Tuesday, May 26
Literature Circle Work Time- Reading, Packet and Project
Homework: Work on Lit Circles. Code Talker Lit Circles meets TOMORROW. Remember you must have your packet 100% complete and your book in class with you in order to participate.
Wednesday, May 27
Code Talker Literature Circle 8th Period (lit circle work time for everyone else)
Literature Circle Work Time- Reading, Packet and Project
Homework: Work on Lit Circles. Habibi Lit Circles meets TOMORROW. Remember you must have your packet 100% complete and your book in class with you in order to participate.
Thursday, May 28
Habibi Literature Circle 8th Period (lit circle work time for everyone else)
Literature Circle Work Time- Reading, Packet and Project
Homework: Day of Tears, A Single Shard, and The Other Side of Truth Lit Circles meet TOMORROW. Remember you must have your packet 100% complete and your book in class with you in order to participate.
Friday, May 29
Day of Tears, A Single Shard, and The Other Side of Truth Literature Circle 8th Period
Literature Circle Work Time- Reading, Packet and Project
Homework: Have a super weekend! Finish Lit Circle Project “Book in A…” it is due on MONDAY!!!
Monday, June 1
Lit Circle Project “Book in A…” DUE TODAY
Akeelah and the Bee
Homework: Be sure to turn in your signed Yearbook Rules and bring in $1.00 by TOMORROW
Tuesday, June 2
Present Lit Circle Project “Book in A…”
Team 6-3 Awards
Homework: We are not coming into the building tomorrow morning so you should bring NOTHING HOME! If you have a yearbook you should leave it in your locker so it is in school tomorrow afternoon for the yearbook signing party.
Wednesday, June 3
6th Grade End of the Year Cruise- YAY!
Yearbook Signing Party and Ice Cream Social
Homework: We are cleaning out our lockers tomorrow- be sure you have a way to carry everything home.
Thursday, June 4
WE ARE SPENDING THE WHOLE DAY IN OUR READING/LA CLASS!
Clean out Lockers
Classroom Jobs
Collect all materials
Summer Plans…
Letters to Ourselves
Homework: BRING HOME EVERYTHING FROM YOUR LOCKER!!! Oh my, only one more hour of school!
Friday, June 5
ONE HOUR OF SCHOOL!
Homework: Have the best summer! Be sure to come visit me next year!
LAST MATH SYLLABUS!
1st Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• We will have a test over Chapter 2 of the Algebra Book on Friday, May 29. I have a lunchtime review session on Thursday, May 28. If you are not going to be here on Friday you MUST come take the test early.
Monday, May 25
No School: Memorial Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, May 26
Pearson Benchmark Test
Homework: Workbook page 26
Wednesday, May 27
Pearson Benchmark Test
Homework: Study for Chapter 2 Test
Thursday, May 28 (Lunchtime Review Session TODAY)
Lesson 2.7
Homework: Textbook Page 125 #1-32. I am giving you a copy of the answers so you can check your work after you take the practice test. STUDY STUDY STUDY!
Friday, May 29
Chapter 2 Algebra Test
Homework: Have a super weekend!
Monday, June 1
No Math: 6th Grade Spelling Bee
Homework: Bring in Books- I am collecting them tomorrow.
Tuesday, June 2
Collect Books
Digit Delights
Homework: NONE
Wednesday, June 3
NO Math: End of the Year Trip
Homework: NONE
Thursday, June 4
No Math: Spending the Day in Rdg/LA Classes
Homework: NONE
Friday, June 5
No Math: Only one hour of school!
Homework: Have the best summer break! You have worked hard all year and you deserve it!
2nd/3rd Period Math
Monday, May 25
No School: Memorial Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, May 26
Pearson Benchmark Test
Homework: None
Wednesday, May 27
Pearson Benchmark Test
Homework: Make a Number
Thursday, May 28
Make a Number
Staircase
Homework: None
Friday, May 29
Mathnet Mystery
Homework: Have a super weekend!
Monday, June 1
No Math: 6th Grade Spelling Bee
Homework: Bring in Books- I am collecting them tomorrow.
Tuesday, June 2
Collect Books
Digit Delights
Homework: NONE
Wednesday, June 3
NO Math: End of the Year Trip
Homework: NONE
Thursday, June 4
No Math: Spending the Day in Rdg/LA Classes
Homework: NONE
Friday, June 5
No Math: Only one hour of school!
Homework: Have the best summer break! You have worked hard all year and you deserve it!
Important Information:
• We will have a test over Chapter 2 of the Algebra Book on Friday, May 29. I have a lunchtime review session on Thursday, May 28. If you are not going to be here on Friday you MUST come take the test early.
Monday, May 25
No School: Memorial Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, May 26
Pearson Benchmark Test
Homework: Workbook page 26
Wednesday, May 27
Pearson Benchmark Test
Homework: Study for Chapter 2 Test
Thursday, May 28 (Lunchtime Review Session TODAY)
Lesson 2.7
Homework: Textbook Page 125 #1-32. I am giving you a copy of the answers so you can check your work after you take the practice test. STUDY STUDY STUDY!
Friday, May 29
Chapter 2 Algebra Test
Homework: Have a super weekend!
Monday, June 1
No Math: 6th Grade Spelling Bee
Homework: Bring in Books- I am collecting them tomorrow.
Tuesday, June 2
Collect Books
Digit Delights
Homework: NONE
Wednesday, June 3
NO Math: End of the Year Trip
Homework: NONE
Thursday, June 4
No Math: Spending the Day in Rdg/LA Classes
Homework: NONE
Friday, June 5
No Math: Only one hour of school!
Homework: Have the best summer break! You have worked hard all year and you deserve it!
2nd/3rd Period Math
Monday, May 25
No School: Memorial Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, May 26
Pearson Benchmark Test
Homework: None
Wednesday, May 27
Pearson Benchmark Test
Homework: Make a Number
Thursday, May 28
Make a Number
Staircase
Homework: None
Friday, May 29
Mathnet Mystery
Homework: Have a super weekend!
Monday, June 1
No Math: 6th Grade Spelling Bee
Homework: Bring in Books- I am collecting them tomorrow.
Tuesday, June 2
Collect Books
Digit Delights
Homework: NONE
Wednesday, June 3
NO Math: End of the Year Trip
Homework: NONE
Thursday, June 4
No Math: Spending the Day in Rdg/LA Classes
Homework: NONE
Friday, June 5
No Math: Only one hour of school!
Homework: Have the best summer break! You have worked hard all year and you deserve it!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of May 18
Important Information:
• We are going to finish up our research presentations early this week. Then on Wednesday, May 20 we will have our team Research Fair during 8th and 9th period. Students will be able to see every student on our team’s research board and they will be able to ask questions of their peers. We will also vote for the best boards at this time!
• We have our third lit circle meetings this week! Please be sure to keep up with your reading and packet work- the lit circles are meeting on different days so you need to know your schedule! Remember you must have your packet 100% complete and your book in class with you in order to participate. (Code Talker- remember that you are having your lit circle on Thursday during 8th period because of our research fair).
• We are starting a final lit circle project this week. Students can work individually or with one partner from their lit circle group. Students will get all requirements on Monday. The final project is due on Monday, June 1.
• The FINAL reading log is due on Tuesday, May 19! WOO!
• Congratulations to Michael and Jordan for advancing on to the 6th grade spelling bee! It will be on June 1st during periods 1-3. GOOD LUCK!!!
Monday, May 18 (BASEBALL DAY) GO CUBS GO!
Research Presentations
Introduce Lit Circle Project “Book in A…”
Literature Circle Work Time
Homework: Your reading log is due TOMORROW! You must have parent signatures on your reading log or I will not accept it. Even though we are not done with our Lit Circle books I will allow you to count it because this is our last reading log of the year!
Tuesday, May 19 (TWIN DAY)
Turn in Reading Logs
Finish Research Presentations- if necessary
Sentence Diagramming: Complements- Direct Objects (pages 20-21)
Homework: Work on Lit Circles. Code Talker- remember you are not meeting until Thursday this week.
Wednesday, May 20 (DODGEBALL DAY)
Research Fair
Homework: Work on Lit Circles. Habibi and Code Talker Lit Circles meets TOMORROW. Remember you must have your packet 100% complete and your book in class with you in order to participate.
Thursday, May 21 (SUNGLASSES DAY)
Habibi and Code Talker Literature Circle 8th Period (lit circle work time for everyone else)
Sentence Diagramming: Complements- Indirect Objects (pages 22-23)
Homework: Day of Tears, A Single Shard, and The Other Side of Truth Lit Circles meet TOMORROW. Remember you must have your packet 100% complete and your book in class with you in order to participate.
Friday, May 22 (WACKY EVERYTHING DAY)
Day of Tears, A Single Shard, and The Other Side of Truth Literature Circle 8th Period
Lit Circle Work Time
Homework: Have a super three-day weekend
• We are going to finish up our research presentations early this week. Then on Wednesday, May 20 we will have our team Research Fair during 8th and 9th period. Students will be able to see every student on our team’s research board and they will be able to ask questions of their peers. We will also vote for the best boards at this time!
• We have our third lit circle meetings this week! Please be sure to keep up with your reading and packet work- the lit circles are meeting on different days so you need to know your schedule! Remember you must have your packet 100% complete and your book in class with you in order to participate. (Code Talker- remember that you are having your lit circle on Thursday during 8th period because of our research fair).
• We are starting a final lit circle project this week. Students can work individually or with one partner from their lit circle group. Students will get all requirements on Monday. The final project is due on Monday, June 1.
• The FINAL reading log is due on Tuesday, May 19! WOO!
• Congratulations to Michael and Jordan for advancing on to the 6th grade spelling bee! It will be on June 1st during periods 1-3. GOOD LUCK!!!
Monday, May 18 (BASEBALL DAY) GO CUBS GO!
Research Presentations
Introduce Lit Circle Project “Book in A…”
Literature Circle Work Time
Homework: Your reading log is due TOMORROW! You must have parent signatures on your reading log or I will not accept it. Even though we are not done with our Lit Circle books I will allow you to count it because this is our last reading log of the year!
Tuesday, May 19 (TWIN DAY)
Turn in Reading Logs
Finish Research Presentations- if necessary
Sentence Diagramming: Complements- Direct Objects (pages 20-21)
Homework: Work on Lit Circles. Code Talker- remember you are not meeting until Thursday this week.
Wednesday, May 20 (DODGEBALL DAY)
Research Fair
Homework: Work on Lit Circles. Habibi and Code Talker Lit Circles meets TOMORROW. Remember you must have your packet 100% complete and your book in class with you in order to participate.
Thursday, May 21 (SUNGLASSES DAY)
Habibi and Code Talker Literature Circle 8th Period (lit circle work time for everyone else)
Sentence Diagramming: Complements- Indirect Objects (pages 22-23)
Homework: Day of Tears, A Single Shard, and The Other Side of Truth Lit Circles meet TOMORROW. Remember you must have your packet 100% complete and your book in class with you in order to participate.
Friday, May 22 (WACKY EVERYTHING DAY)
Day of Tears, A Single Shard, and The Other Side of Truth Literature Circle 8th Period
Lit Circle Work Time
Homework: Have a super three-day weekend
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