Friday, January 30, 2009

Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of February 2

Important Information:
• Conference confirmation times were sent home on Friday, January 23. If you need to change your time please contact me ASAP.
• Reading logs are due on Wednesday, February 11.
• The students were introduced to their Persuasive Essay Writing Assignment last Friday. The first draft must be typed and completed by Thursday, February 5. The final typed draft will be due on Tuesday, February 10.
• We are beginning an Author Study Unit this week. They will receive a letter this week explaining the project expectations and listing all due dates. The students must have their author selected, two to three books, and their completed contract by Friday, February 6.

Monday, February 2
Super Bowl Homonyms
Prepare for Socratic Seminar: Read, Mark and Write 2 Questions
Begin Writing Persuasive Essay- a typed first draft is due on Thursday, Feb. 5.

Homework: Socratic Seminar: Post-Reading Activity

Tuesday, February 3
Socratic Seminar: Cloning
Persuasive Essay Writing Time

Homework: Work on persuasive essay draft. Remember the typed first draft is due on Thursday.

Wednesday, February 4
Introduce Author Study Project
Media Center Front Tables 9th Period: Get books for Author Study Project

Homework: Work on getting books for Author Study and Complete contract- this must be done by Friday! Also you typed first draft of the persuasive essay is due tomorrow.

Thursday, February 5
Persuasive Essay Peer Edits and Conferences
Author Study Work Time and Q&A

Homework: Work on Persuasive Essay Final Draft- due on Tuesday, February 10. Your reading contract is due tomorrow with parent signatures. You must have at least your first book with you in class tomorrow.

Friday, February 6
Author Study: Conference with Ms. Koplin
Author Study Work Time

Homework: Have a nice weekend. Work on Reading your first Author Study novel and you persuasive essay final draft.

Math Syllabus: Week of February 2

1st Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• This week we are beginning Chapter 9. The test over all of Chapter 9 concepts will be on Friday, February 20.

Monday, February 2
Lessons 9.1 and 9.3

Homework: Workbook pg 111 (even #s), page 112 # 27-29, page 115 # 6-15

Tuesday, February 3
Lesson 9.2

Homework: Workbook pages 113 and 114

Wednesday, February 4
Lesson 9.4

Homework: Workbook page 117 #5-14 and page 118 # 15-18

Thursday, February 5
Review Lessons 9.1 to 9.4

Homework: Book Page 470: Quiz Lessons 9.1-9.4 #s 1-9

Friday, February 6
Lesson 9.5

Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!



2nd/3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• Students will have a test over all of Chapter 5 on Monday, February 2.

Monday, February 2
Chapter 5 TEST

Homework: None

Tuesday, February 3
Mathnet Mystery

Homework: Mystery Number: You get 5 points for trying it… However if you find the mystery number you will get 10 POINTS!

Wednesday, February 4
Problem Solving Notes
Extended Response

Homework: Begin Writing an Extended Response: due on Friday.

Thursday, February 5
Short Response

Homework: Finish your Extended Response: due tomorrow.

Friday, February 6
More word problem practice

Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Language Arts: Week of January 26

Important Information:
• Conference confirmation times were sent home on Friday, January 23. If you need to change your time please contact me ASAP.
• There will be a punctuation test (language network book chapter 9) Wed, January 28th.

Monday, January 26
No School: Institute Day

Homework: None

Tuesday, January 27
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 10
Complete page 47 Part B and page 48 Part C

Homework: Finish class work, if necessary. Study for Grammar Test- you may check out a Language Network book if you would like.

Wednesday, January 28
Grammar Test: Punctuation
Writing Workshop: “Writing a Topic Sentence” pg 13
“Writing Paragraphs”

Homework: “Writing Topic Sentences” handout pg 14. We have our field trip tomorrow- don’t forget to bring in your lunch!!!

Thursday, January 29
Review Spelling Work
Writing Workshop: “Write a Persuasive Paragraph” handout pg 24

Homework: Study for spelling test

Friday, January 30
Spelling Test: Lesson 10
Peer review “Persuasive Paragraph” handout
Introduce Persuasive Writing Assignment

Homework: Have a nice weekend.

Friday, January 23, 2009

Reading Syllabus: Week of January 26

Freak the Mighty
Important Information:
• The last comprehension quiz on Chapters 19-25 is on Thursday, January 29.
• The characterization blue prints are due by Tuesday, January 27. Students must conference with me when their blueprint is complete before they move on the final portion of the project. The final project is due on Friday, Jan 30.

Monday, January 26
No School: Institute Day

Homework: Work on Characterization Project

Tuesday, January 27
Read Chapter 22 and 23
Work on Project: COWs

Homework: Work on Characterization Project.

Wednesday, January 28
Read Chapter 24 and 25: Woo-Hoo we are FINISHED!!!
Work on Project: COWs

Homework: Chapter 21-25 Comprehension Questions. Work on Characterization Project.

Thursday, January 29
Review Chapter 21-25 Comprehension Questions
Comprehension Quiz: Chapters 19-25
Begin Watching: The Mighty

Homework: Finish your Characterization Project- due tomorrow!

Friday, January 30
Turn in Characterization Projects!
Continue Watching The Mighty (if we do not finish the movie today you can come up at lunch next week to finish it)

Homework: Have a FANTASTIC Weekend!

Math Syllabus: Week of January 26

1st Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:

• This week we will work on a variety of word problems. We will be focusing on Extended and Short Response in preparation for upcoming ISATs. Remember, ISAT testing begins on March 3rd.

Monday, January 26
No School: Institute Day

Homework: None

Tuesday, January 27
Mathnet Mystery

Homework: Percent Puzzle

Wednesday, January 28
Extended Response Practice

Homework: Write an Extended Response-- Due on Friday

Thursday, January 29
No Math: Field Trip

Homework: Finish your extended response. Remember to staple the grading rubric to your write-up.

Friday, January 30
Short Response Practice

Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!

2nd/3rd Period Math Syllabus
Important Information:
• Students will have a test over all of Chapter 5 on Monday, February 2.

Monday, January 26
No School: Institute Day

Homework: None

Tuesday, January 27
Lesson 5.8

Homework: Workbook page 71 #4-13

Wednesday, January 28
Finish Lesson 5.8

Homework: Workbook page 73 # 10-18

Thursday, January 29
No Math: Field Trip Today

Homework: Study Chapter 5 Concepts for test coming up on Monday.
STUDY TIP: Do odd problems in the skill practice section after each lesson in chapter 5. All the odd answers are in the back of the book so you can check your work to make sure you are doing the problems correctly!

Friday, January 30 (Lunchtime Review Session TODAY!!!)
Review Chapter 5

Homework: Have a wonderful weekend! STUDY—your chapter 5 test is on Monday!!!

Friday, January 16, 2009

Reading Syllabus: Week of January 19

Freak the Mighty
Important Information:
• The comprehension quiz on Chapters 8-18 will be on Thursday, January 22 and the Chapter 19-25 comprehension quiz will be on Thursday, January 29.
• Students were introduced to their Freak the Mighty Characterization Project last week. The blue prints will be due no later than Tuesday, January 27. Students must conference with me when their blueprint is complete before they move on the final portion of the project. As students finish their blueprints they should speak with me to set up a conference time. FYI—the earlier you conference with me the more time you have to complete your final project which is due on Friday, January 30…

Monday, January 19
No School: MLK Day

Homework: Work on Characterization Project

Tuesday, January 20
Complete Chapter 13-16 Comprehension Questions
Read Chapter 17

Homework: Work on Characterization Project. Study for Ch 8-18 Comprehension Quiz.

Wednesday, January 21
Read Chapter 18
Chapter 17-20 Comprehension Question #s 1-3
Review for Quiz

Homework: Study Chapters 8-18- quiz tomorrow!

Thursday, January 22
Comprehension Quiz: Chapters 8-18
Chapter 17-20 Vocabulary
Read Chapter 19

Homework: Read Chapter 20

Friday, January 23
Chapter 17-20 Comprehension Question #s 4-7
Read Chapter 21
Characterization Project Blue Print is due by Tuesday, January 27. Be sure to set up a conference with me…

Homework: Have a FANTASTIC Three-Day Weekend! Work on your characterization project.

Language Arts Syllabus: Week of January 19

Important Information:
• Please return your field trip permission slip forms and money. They are due this Tuesday.
• Progress reports were sent home on Friday along with a conference sign-up sheet. Remember conferences are assigned on a first come first serve basis so please return your time choices, as soon as possible, in order to ensure a conference time that works best for your schedule.
• There will be a punctuation test next Wednesday, January 28th.
• Monday, January 26 is Institute Day and schools will be closed.


Monday, January 19
No School: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

Homework: Enjoy your day off!

Tuesday, January 20
Finish “I Have a Dream” Drawing
Punctuating Titles – Review textbook p. 224
Punctuating Titles: Complete page 225 in textbook

Homework: None

Wednesday, January 21
Media Center Front Tables

Homework: Grammar handout page 211

Thursday, January 22
Punctuating Poetry –p. 226
Handout p. 277 - Students Must Copy Poem and Make Corrections in Spiral

Homework: Finish class work, if necessary

Friday, January 23
Review Poem Corrections
Mixed Review –Textbook p. 228 - Pt. A

Homework: You may wish to begin studying for next week’s punctuation test. Wow! Have another wonderful three-day weekend.

Math Syllabus: Week of January 19

1st Period: Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• The Chapter 8 Test will be on Friday, January 23. I will hold a review session at lunch on Thursday, January 22.

Monday, January 19
No School: MLK Day

Homework: None

Tuesday, January 20
Continue Lesson 8.5 (book pg425-426 #s 5-12 and 18-20)
Begin Lesson 8.6

Homework: Workbook page 107 even numbers.

Wednesday, January 21
Finish Lesson 8.6
Workbook: Page 109 and 108

Homework: Textbook Mixed Review page 436 # 1-7

Thursday, January 22 (Lunchtime Review Session TODAY!!!)
Chapter 8 Review

Homework: STUDY!!!

Friday, January 23
Chapter 8 Test

Homework: Have a wonderful three-day weekend!


2nd/3rd Period Math

Important Information:
• Students will have a test over all of Chapter 5 on Friday, January 30.

Monday, January 19
No School: MLK Day

Homework: None

Tuesday, January 20
Lesson 5.5

Homework: None

Wednesday, January 21
Workbook Page 67
Begin Lesson 5.6

Homework: Workbook page 69 odd numbers only

Thursday, January 22
Finish Lesson 5.6

Homework: Workbook page 70 #18-20 and 27-30

Friday, January 23
Lesson 5.7

Homework: Have a wonderful three-day weekend!

Friday, January 9, 2009

Reading Syllabus: Week of January 12

FREAK THE MIGHTY
Important Information:
• Students will take a chapter 1-7 Comprehension Quiz on Monday January 12. The comprehension quiz on Chapters 8-18 will be on Thursday, January 22.
• Students will be introduced to their Freak the Mighty Characterization Project this week. The blue prints will be due no later than Tuesday, January 27. Students must conference with me when their blueprint is complete before they move on the final portion of the project. As students finish their blueprints they should speak with me to set up a conference time. FYI—the earlier you conference with me the more time you have to complete your final project which is due on Friday, January 30…

Monday, January 12
Chapter 1-7 Comprehension Quiz
Read Chapter 9

Homework: Chapter 6-9 Comprehension Question #s 5-8
*Differentiation Option: Written Response to Reading Chapter 8

Tuesday, January 13
Read Chapters 10 and 11

Homework: Chapter 11: Characterization Through Setting

Wednesday, January 14
Read Chapter 12
Chapter 10-12 Comprehension Questions

Homework: None

Thursday, January 15
Chapter 13-16 Vocabulary
Read Chapter 13

Homework: Read Chapter 14 and 15

Friday, January 16
Chapter 14-15 Pop Quiz
Read Chapter 16
Introduce Characterization Project—blue print is due by Tuesday, January 27.

Homework: Have a FANTASTIC Three-Day Weekend! Get started on your characterization project.

Language Arts Syllabus: Week of January 12

Important Information:
• Your next reading log is due on Wednesday, February 11th.
• Remember the sixth grade honor roll breakfast is on Friday, January 16 @ 8:00am.
• Midterm progress reports will be sent home on Friday, January 16. The spring conference signup will also be sent home then. Remember conferences are assigned on a first come first serve basis so please return your time choices ASAP to ensure a conference time that works for your schedule.

Monday, January 12
Spelling Pretest: Lesson 28
Spelling page 123 Part A

Homework: Spelling Master 28A

Tuesday, January 13
Media Center Front Tables: Return and Check Out Books

Homework: Spelling Part B pages 123-124

Wednesday, January 14
Review Spelling Homework
Spelling Master 28B
SPARKLE

Homework: Read your pleasure book!

Thursday, January 15
Read and Discuss Writing His Way to Greatness
Read and Discuss What is Your Life’s Blueprint

Homework: Write a letter to future readers.

Friday, January 16
Spelling Test: Lesson 28
Drawing Activity: Do you have a dream?
Student Speeches: I Have a Dream

Homework: Have a wonderful three-day weekend! Please get your second trimester midterm progress reports signed!

Math Syllabus: Week of January 12

1st Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• Chapter 8 Test will be on Friday, January 23.

Monday, January 12
Continue Lesson 8.3

Homework: Workbook page 103 odd numbers and page 104 #13-15

Tuesday, January 13
Solving Equations

Homework: Workbook page 87 #7-12 and page 89 #10-15

Wednesday, January 14
Review Solving Equations
Begin Lesson 8.4

Homework: None

Thursday, January 15
Finish Lesson 8.4

Homework: Workbook page 105

Friday, January 16 (Honor Roll Breakfast TODAY @ 8:00AM)
Begin Lesson 8.5

Homework: Have a wonderful three-day weekend!


2nd/3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• Chapter 4 Test corrections are due on Wednesday, January 14.
• Students will have a Lesson 5.1 to 5.4 Quick Quiz on Friday, January 16.

Monday, January 12
Continue Chapter 5 Vocabulary Notes

Homework: Workbook page 59 #11-16 and page 60 # 23-30

Tuesday, January 13
Lesson 5.2

Homework: Workbook page 61 (#1-4 and 8-11) and Page 62 (#23)

Wednesday, January 14
Lesson 5.3

Homework: Workbook page 63 #5-8 and page 64 #11-22

Thursday, January 15
Lesson 5.4

Homework: Workbook page 65 #12-15 and 17-20. Study for your Quiz on Lessons 5.1 to 5.4


Friday, January 16
Review Homework
Quiz: Lessons 5.1 to 5.4

Homework: Have a wonderful three-day weekend!