Important Information:
• Don’t forget to turn in both the permission slip and a check, for our sixth grade end of the year field trip. It is due by Friday, April 18. No Exceptions! If you need a scholarship please see me as soon as possible, but definitely before the due date.
• Students will be assigned their research topic today. For the next three weeks students will have limited time in the media center to use the computers and reference books to gather research material. Students should plan to research on their own at the public library or here at school. Our library is open before school everyday except Wednesdays. It is open everyday after school from 3:30 - 4:30, as well.
• Source Cards are due April 16 and Fifteen Note Cards are due April 17
• Be sure to bring your research folder and materials to class every day. You never know when you can earn extra credit points.
• Our next reading log is due on Friday, April 17.
• Remember our team does not accept late work during the 3rd trimester.
Monday, April 6
Assign research topics
Review Research Basics booklet
L/Network textbook pages 418 – 425
Introduce “Preliminary Research” Handout
Introduce folktales and first story, The Very Angry Ghost
Homework: Look through Research Basics booklet and complete page 6 in booklet
Tuesday, April 7
Media Center Computers: 8th Period
Media Center Front Tables: 9th Period to Review Source Cards
Homework: Begin researching at home or the public library. Be sure to complete a source card for all material located for this project.
Wednesday, April 8
Media Center Front Tables: 8th Period Research
Review paraphrasing and how to complete note cards
Notetaking- “The Heart” Research:
Read The Very Angry Ghost
Homework: Continue researching at home or the public library. Be sure to complete a source card for all material located.
Thursday, April 9
Angry Ghost story map, discussion questions, and vocabulary handout
Review Note card Format
Research Q and A
Homework: Continue to do your research. Enjoy your Day off!
Friday, April 10: No School
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Math Syllabus: Week of April 6
1st Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 11 Test on Monday, April 20. I will have a lunchtime review session on Thursday, April 16. Be sure to study each night for the test.
• We will begin the Algebra 1 Book on Tuesday, April 21.
Monday, April 6
Mathnet Mystery
Homework: None
Tuesday, April 7
Lesson 11.1
Homework: Workbook pages 143-144
Wednesday, April 8
Lesson 11.2
Homework: Workbook page 145
Thursday, April 9
Lesson 11.3
Homework: Workbook page 147- due on Monday. Have a nice day off tomorrow!
Friday, April 10
No School: Good Friday
Homework: Enjoy your three-day weekend!!! Be sure to finish page 147
2nd/3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 6 Test on Wednesday, April 15. I will have a lunchtime review session on Tuesday, April 14. Be sure to study each night for the test.
Monday, April 6
Mathnet Mystery
Homework: None
Tuesday, April 7
Lesson 6.2
Homework: Workbook page 77 to 78
Wednesday, April 8
Lesson 6.3 (Our TEAM Lesson!!!)
Homework: Workbook page 79 odd numbers and page 80 # 19-21
Thursday, April 9
Lesson 6.4
Homework: Enjoy your day off!!!
Friday, April 10
No School: Good Friday
Homework: Enjoy your three-day weekend!!!
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 11 Test on Monday, April 20. I will have a lunchtime review session on Thursday, April 16. Be sure to study each night for the test.
• We will begin the Algebra 1 Book on Tuesday, April 21.
Monday, April 6
Mathnet Mystery
Homework: None
Tuesday, April 7
Lesson 11.1
Homework: Workbook pages 143-144
Wednesday, April 8
Lesson 11.2
Homework: Workbook page 145
Thursday, April 9
Lesson 11.3
Homework: Workbook page 147- due on Monday. Have a nice day off tomorrow!
Friday, April 10
No School: Good Friday
Homework: Enjoy your three-day weekend!!! Be sure to finish page 147
2nd/3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 6 Test on Wednesday, April 15. I will have a lunchtime review session on Tuesday, April 14. Be sure to study each night for the test.
Monday, April 6
Mathnet Mystery
Homework: None
Tuesday, April 7
Lesson 6.2
Homework: Workbook page 77 to 78
Wednesday, April 8
Lesson 6.3 (Our TEAM Lesson!!!)
Homework: Workbook page 79 odd numbers and page 80 # 19-21
Thursday, April 9
Lesson 6.4
Homework: Enjoy your day off!!!
Friday, April 10
No School: Good Friday
Homework: Enjoy your three-day weekend!!!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of March 23
Important Information:
• Please send permission slip and money for our end of year cruise by April 17th.
• We are continuing our poetry unit this week. Students “If” poem is due on Monday, March 23. We will type the poems in school this week.
• Students will begin writing a second poem this week. They will choose from a Tribute Poem, an Image Poem, or a “MY” Poem. This must be completed by Wed, March 25.
• Students will receive a letter Monday explaining the upcoming research project. They must return the signed letter, have their top five topic choices, and bring in the required supplies by Thursday, March 26. Students will receive their assigned research topic when we return from Spring Break!
Monday, March 23 (Schedule FLIP: Periods 8, 9, 1, 2, 3)
Introduce Parent Research Letter
Introduce 2nd Poem Options: Media Center Front Tables- Periods “1” and “2”
Writing time for 2nd Poem (Tribute, Image, or “MY”)
Homework: Work on writing 2nd Poem- due on Wednesday
Tuesday, March 24 (Schedule FLIP: Periods 8, 9, 1, 2, 3)
Type “IF” Poems: Media Center Period “1”
Work on 2nd Poem- Pair Share
Homework: Finish 2nd Poem- due tomorrow
Wednesday, March 25 (Schedule FLIP: Periods 8, 9, 1, 2, 3)
Turn in Poems for Poetry Slam
Guest Poets
Announce Poetry Slam Performers
Homework: Rehearse if you are performing your poem in the poetry slam on Friday. Research letter, topics, and supplies are due tomorrow.
Thursday, March 26
Watch Peter Kahn Performance Video
“The Courage That My Mother Had”
Homework: Rehearse for Poetry Slam. Finish “The Courage That My Mother Had” if necessary.
Friday, March 27
Poetry Slam: Auditorium
Homework: HAVE A WONDERFUL AND RESTFUL SPRING BREAK!!!
• Please send permission slip and money for our end of year cruise by April 17th.
• We are continuing our poetry unit this week. Students “If” poem is due on Monday, March 23. We will type the poems in school this week.
• Students will begin writing a second poem this week. They will choose from a Tribute Poem, an Image Poem, or a “MY” Poem. This must be completed by Wed, March 25.
• Students will receive a letter Monday explaining the upcoming research project. They must return the signed letter, have their top five topic choices, and bring in the required supplies by Thursday, March 26. Students will receive their assigned research topic when we return from Spring Break!
Monday, March 23 (Schedule FLIP: Periods 8, 9, 1, 2, 3)
Introduce Parent Research Letter
Introduce 2nd Poem Options: Media Center Front Tables- Periods “1” and “2”
Writing time for 2nd Poem (Tribute, Image, or “MY”)
Homework: Work on writing 2nd Poem- due on Wednesday
Tuesday, March 24 (Schedule FLIP: Periods 8, 9, 1, 2, 3)
Type “IF” Poems: Media Center Period “1”
Work on 2nd Poem- Pair Share
Homework: Finish 2nd Poem- due tomorrow
Wednesday, March 25 (Schedule FLIP: Periods 8, 9, 1, 2, 3)
Turn in Poems for Poetry Slam
Guest Poets
Announce Poetry Slam Performers
Homework: Rehearse if you are performing your poem in the poetry slam on Friday. Research letter, topics, and supplies are due tomorrow.
Thursday, March 26
Watch Peter Kahn Performance Video
“The Courage That My Mother Had”
Homework: Rehearse for Poetry Slam. Finish “The Courage That My Mother Had” if necessary.
Friday, March 27
Poetry Slam: Auditorium
Homework: HAVE A WONDERFUL AND RESTFUL SPRING BREAK!!!
Math Syllabus: Week of March 23
1st Period: Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 6 Test/Quiz on Friday, March 27. I will have a lunchtime review session on Thursday, March 26. Be sure to study each night for the test. If you are not going to be here on Friday please make arrangements to take the test early.
Monday, March 23 (Schedule FLIP: 8,9,1,2,3)
Lesson 6.6 Study Guide
Homework: Workbook Page 73 even numbers and Page 75 even numbers. Be sure to start studying!
Tuesday, March 24 (Schedule FLIP: 8,9,1,2,3)
Lesson 6.7
Homework: Workbook page 77 #10-15 and page 79 # 2-8. Study too!
Wednesday, March 25
Lesson 6.8
Homework: Workbook page 81. Keep Studying.
Thursday, March 26
Lunchtime Review Session TODAY
Textbook Page 327
Homework: STUDY!!!
Friday, March 27
Chapter 6 Test
Homework: Enjoy your well-deserved spring break!!!
2nd/3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 10 Test on Friday, March 27. I will have a lunchtime review session on Wednesday, March 25. Be sure to study each night for the test. If you are not going to be here on Friday please make arrangements to take the test early.
Monday, March 23 (Schedule FLIP: 8,9,1,2,3)
Lesson 10.6 Study Guide
Homework: Workbook Page 41 # 1-6
Tuesday, March 24 (Schedule FLIP: 8,9,1,2,3)
Review Lesson 10.6
Begin Two-Sided Notes
Homework: Work on Two-Sided Notes
Wednesday, March 25
Lunchtime Review TODAY
Lesson 10.7
Homework: Workbook page 143. Keep Working on Two-Sided Notes.
Thursday, March 26
Review Chapter 10
Textbook Page 563
Homework: STUDY!!! Finish Two-Sided Notes due tomorrow.
Friday, March 27
Chapter 10 Test
Homework: Enjoy your well-deserved spring break!!!
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 6 Test/Quiz on Friday, March 27. I will have a lunchtime review session on Thursday, March 26. Be sure to study each night for the test. If you are not going to be here on Friday please make arrangements to take the test early.
Monday, March 23 (Schedule FLIP: 8,9,1,2,3)
Lesson 6.6 Study Guide
Homework: Workbook Page 73 even numbers and Page 75 even numbers. Be sure to start studying!
Tuesday, March 24 (Schedule FLIP: 8,9,1,2,3)
Lesson 6.7
Homework: Workbook page 77 #10-15 and page 79 # 2-8. Study too!
Wednesday, March 25
Lesson 6.8
Homework: Workbook page 81. Keep Studying.
Thursday, March 26
Lunchtime Review Session TODAY
Textbook Page 327
Homework: STUDY!!!
Friday, March 27
Chapter 6 Test
Homework: Enjoy your well-deserved spring break!!!
2nd/3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 10 Test on Friday, March 27. I will have a lunchtime review session on Wednesday, March 25. Be sure to study each night for the test. If you are not going to be here on Friday please make arrangements to take the test early.
Monday, March 23 (Schedule FLIP: 8,9,1,2,3)
Lesson 10.6 Study Guide
Homework: Workbook Page 41 # 1-6
Tuesday, March 24 (Schedule FLIP: 8,9,1,2,3)
Review Lesson 10.6
Begin Two-Sided Notes
Homework: Work on Two-Sided Notes
Wednesday, March 25
Lunchtime Review TODAY
Lesson 10.7
Homework: Workbook page 143. Keep Working on Two-Sided Notes.
Thursday, March 26
Review Chapter 10
Textbook Page 563
Homework: STUDY!!! Finish Two-Sided Notes due tomorrow.
Friday, March 27
Chapter 10 Test
Homework: Enjoy your well-deserved spring break!!!
Friday, March 13, 2009
Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of March 16
Important Information:
• Please send permission slip and money for our end of year cruise by April 17th.
• The next reading log is due on Friday, March 20. Remember you can include your author study books and you do not need to write a response.
• Remember that our team is no longer accepting any late work. Be sure to stay organized and turn in all work on time.
• We are continuing our poetry unit this week. Students will begin an “If” poem this week and a handwritten copy must be completed by Monday, March 23. We will type the poems in school the following week.
Monday, March 16
Partner Share the Poems you found this weekend- be sure to explain why you selected it
Finish Poetry Exploration with your group
“The Road Not Take” by Robert Frost
Homework: Finish Comprehension Questions to “The Road Not Taken”
Tuesday, March 17
Poetry Exploration: Each group will report out one poem from the cart exploration
Listen to Rhythmic Poetry
Begin adding beats to some of the samples
LCD: Line Break Explorer
Homework: Alliteration
Wednesday, March 18
Media Center Computers 8th Period: Line Break Explorer and Select a Poem to Add a Beat
Explore the Instrument Options—if you play an instrument you can bring it in to class!
Begin adding rhythm and beat to the poem you and your partner selected.
Homework: Continue your plan for adding rhythm to the poem your group selected- you will perform it tomorrow.
Thursday, March 19
Rehearsal of Beat Poems
Perform Beat Poems
Introduce “If” Poem
Develop 3 Original “If” Poem Prompts
Homework: Decide what prompt you will write your “If” Poem using. It can be an example given in class or your own original prompt. Do not begin writing tonight- just select your prompt. Your reading log is due tomorrow!
Friday, March 20
Likes and Dislikes Table
Begin Writing “If” Poem
Homework: Your handwritten copy of the “IF” Poem must be completed by Monday, March 23. Enjoy your weekend!!!
• Please send permission slip and money for our end of year cruise by April 17th.
• The next reading log is due on Friday, March 20. Remember you can include your author study books and you do not need to write a response.
• Remember that our team is no longer accepting any late work. Be sure to stay organized and turn in all work on time.
• We are continuing our poetry unit this week. Students will begin an “If” poem this week and a handwritten copy must be completed by Monday, March 23. We will type the poems in school the following week.
Monday, March 16
Partner Share the Poems you found this weekend- be sure to explain why you selected it
Finish Poetry Exploration with your group
“The Road Not Take” by Robert Frost
Homework: Finish Comprehension Questions to “The Road Not Taken”
Tuesday, March 17
Poetry Exploration: Each group will report out one poem from the cart exploration
Listen to Rhythmic Poetry
Begin adding beats to some of the samples
LCD: Line Break Explorer
Homework: Alliteration
Wednesday, March 18
Media Center Computers 8th Period: Line Break Explorer and Select a Poem to Add a Beat
Explore the Instrument Options—if you play an instrument you can bring it in to class!
Begin adding rhythm and beat to the poem you and your partner selected.
Homework: Continue your plan for adding rhythm to the poem your group selected- you will perform it tomorrow.
Thursday, March 19
Rehearsal of Beat Poems
Perform Beat Poems
Introduce “If” Poem
Develop 3 Original “If” Poem Prompts
Homework: Decide what prompt you will write your “If” Poem using. It can be an example given in class or your own original prompt. Do not begin writing tonight- just select your prompt. Your reading log is due tomorrow!
Friday, March 20
Likes and Dislikes Table
Begin Writing “If” Poem
Homework: Your handwritten copy of the “IF” Poem must be completed by Monday, March 23. Enjoy your weekend!!!
Math Syllabus: Week of March 16
1st Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 10 Test on Tuesday, March 17. I already had the lunchtime review session on Thursday, March 12. Be sure to study each night for the test.
Monday, March 16
Chapter 10 Practice Test: Book page 569
Continue working on Two-Sided Notes
Homework: Finish your two-sided notes and study for Chapter 10 Test.
Tuesday, March 17 (Happy St. Patrick’s Day!)
Chapter 10 Test
Homework: None
Wednesday, March 18
Tangrams
Homework: None
Thursday, March 19
Adding and Subtracting Integers (6.2 and 6.3)
Homework: Workbook page 69 # 3-14 and page 71 # 4-12 and 16-18
Friday, March 20
Multiplying and Dividing Integers (6.4 and 6.5)
Homework: Study for your Chapter 10 test on Tuesday.
2nd/3rd Period Math Syllabus
Important Information:
• Students will take a test over Chapter 10 on Friday, March 27. If you are not going to be in school that day please make arrangements to take it early.
Monday, March 16
Lesson 10.3 Study Guide
Homework: Workbook pages 135-136
Tuesday, March 17 (Happy St. Patrick’s Day!)
Lesson 10.4
Homework: Workbook page 137 # 1-8
Wednesday, March 18
Lesson 10.4 continued
Homework: Quiz for Lessons 10.1 – 10.4 #s 1-8 (Book page 537)
Thursday, March 19
Lesson 10.5
Homework: Workbook pages 139-140
Friday, March 20
Construction of Solid Figures
Homework: Finish Solid Figures, if necessary. Have a super weekend!
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 10 Test on Tuesday, March 17. I already had the lunchtime review session on Thursday, March 12. Be sure to study each night for the test.
Monday, March 16
Chapter 10 Practice Test: Book page 569
Continue working on Two-Sided Notes
Homework: Finish your two-sided notes and study for Chapter 10 Test.
Tuesday, March 17 (Happy St. Patrick’s Day!)
Chapter 10 Test
Homework: None
Wednesday, March 18
Tangrams
Homework: None
Thursday, March 19
Adding and Subtracting Integers (6.2 and 6.3)
Homework: Workbook page 69 # 3-14 and page 71 # 4-12 and 16-18
Friday, March 20
Multiplying and Dividing Integers (6.4 and 6.5)
Homework: Study for your Chapter 10 test on Tuesday.
2nd/3rd Period Math Syllabus
Important Information:
• Students will take a test over Chapter 10 on Friday, March 27. If you are not going to be in school that day please make arrangements to take it early.
Monday, March 16
Lesson 10.3 Study Guide
Homework: Workbook pages 135-136
Tuesday, March 17 (Happy St. Patrick’s Day!)
Lesson 10.4
Homework: Workbook page 137 # 1-8
Wednesday, March 18
Lesson 10.4 continued
Homework: Quiz for Lessons 10.1 – 10.4 #s 1-8 (Book page 537)
Thursday, March 19
Lesson 10.5
Homework: Workbook pages 139-140
Friday, March 20
Construction of Solid Figures
Homework: Finish Solid Figures, if necessary. Have a super weekend!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of March 9
Important Information:
• Author Study upcoming due dates: Finish reading second novel by Monday, March 9, Plot-Line summary and differentiation essays are due Tuesday, March 10th, and Time-line presentations begin Tuesday, March 10th.
• Please send permission slip and money for our end of year cruise by April 17th.
• The next reading log is due on Friday, March 20. Remember you can include your author study books and you do not need to write a response.
• We are starting the 3rd trimester TODAY! Remember that our team is no longer accepting any late work. Be sure to stay organized and turn in all work on time. If you are absent you have the number of days you missed to turn in the work. If you do not turn the work in within the allotted time the work will be considered late and not accepted. Please let the team know if you have any questions about our Third Trimester Late Work Policy.
Monday, March 9
Second Author Study Book must be read by today
Sign-up for Timeline Presentation Order
Rehearse for Presentation of Timeline
Introduction to Poetry: What do you visualize?
Homework: Finish 2nd Plotline Summary- due tomorrow. Differentiation: Your Author Study Essay is due tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 10
Turn in 2nd Author Study Plotline
Begin Timeline Presentations
Descriptive Words: Now Say that Again
Homework: None
Wednesday, March 11
Finish Timeline Presentations
Metaphor Exercise
Idioms
Homework: Finish Idiom Sheet. You may need to ask your family members for help with the meanings of some idioms. You may also want to do some online research to discover the meaning of tricky idioms.
Thursday, March 12
Review Idiom Meanings
Onomatopoeia and Personification
Explore Poetry Cart Individually, if time permits
Homework: Begin looking online to find a poem you really enjoy. You will need to print a copy of the poem with the author included. Then you need to write a minimum of four sentences explaining why you selected this poem. This is due on Monday, March 16.
Friday, March 13
Explore Poetry Cart with Groups- look for the elements of poetry we learned about this week.
Media Center Front Tables 9th Period: Return Author Study Books and Select new pleasure books
Homework: Find your great poem online and print a copy. Write at least four sentences explaining why you selected this poem.
• Author Study upcoming due dates: Finish reading second novel by Monday, March 9, Plot-Line summary and differentiation essays are due Tuesday, March 10th, and Time-line presentations begin Tuesday, March 10th.
• Please send permission slip and money for our end of year cruise by April 17th.
• The next reading log is due on Friday, March 20. Remember you can include your author study books and you do not need to write a response.
• We are starting the 3rd trimester TODAY! Remember that our team is no longer accepting any late work. Be sure to stay organized and turn in all work on time. If you are absent you have the number of days you missed to turn in the work. If you do not turn the work in within the allotted time the work will be considered late and not accepted. Please let the team know if you have any questions about our Third Trimester Late Work Policy.
Monday, March 9
Second Author Study Book must be read by today
Sign-up for Timeline Presentation Order
Rehearse for Presentation of Timeline
Introduction to Poetry: What do you visualize?
Homework: Finish 2nd Plotline Summary- due tomorrow. Differentiation: Your Author Study Essay is due tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 10
Turn in 2nd Author Study Plotline
Begin Timeline Presentations
Descriptive Words: Now Say that Again
Homework: None
Wednesday, March 11
Finish Timeline Presentations
Metaphor Exercise
Idioms
Homework: Finish Idiom Sheet. You may need to ask your family members for help with the meanings of some idioms. You may also want to do some online research to discover the meaning of tricky idioms.
Thursday, March 12
Review Idiom Meanings
Onomatopoeia and Personification
Explore Poetry Cart Individually, if time permits
Homework: Begin looking online to find a poem you really enjoy. You will need to print a copy of the poem with the author included. Then you need to write a minimum of four sentences explaining why you selected this poem. This is due on Monday, March 16.
Friday, March 13
Explore Poetry Cart with Groups- look for the elements of poetry we learned about this week.
Media Center Front Tables 9th Period: Return Author Study Books and Select new pleasure books
Homework: Find your great poem online and print a copy. Write at least four sentences explaining why you selected this poem.
Math Syllabus: Week of March 9
1st Period: Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 10 Test on Tuesday, March 17. I will have a lunchtime review session on Thursday, March 12. Be sure to study each night for the test.
Monday, March 9
Mixed Review: Book page 535
Homework: Workbook pages 135-136
Tuesday, March 10
Lessons 10.6
Homework: Workbook pages 137
Wednesday, March 11
Lesson 10.7
Homework: Workbook pages 139-140
Thursday, March 12
Lunchtime Review Session TODAY
Lesson 10.8
Homework: Workbook page 141
Friday, March 13
Review Chapter 10
Mixed Review: Book page 563
Homework: Study for your Chapter 10 test on Tuesday.
2nd/3rd Period Math Syllabus
Monday, February 23
Carouseling: What do you know about… Intro to Chapter 10
Homework: None
Tuesday, February 24
Investigation: Lesson 10.1
Lesson 10.1 Notes
Homework: Workbook page 131
Wednesday, February 25
Lesson 10.2
Homework: Workbook pages 133
Thursday, February 26
Tangrams
Homework: Workbook pages 134
Friday, February 27
Investigation: Lesson 10.3
Homework: Have a super weekend!
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 10 Test on Tuesday, March 17. I will have a lunchtime review session on Thursday, March 12. Be sure to study each night for the test.
Monday, March 9
Mixed Review: Book page 535
Homework: Workbook pages 135-136
Tuesday, March 10
Lessons 10.6
Homework: Workbook pages 137
Wednesday, March 11
Lesson 10.7
Homework: Workbook pages 139-140
Thursday, March 12
Lunchtime Review Session TODAY
Lesson 10.8
Homework: Workbook page 141
Friday, March 13
Review Chapter 10
Mixed Review: Book page 563
Homework: Study for your Chapter 10 test on Tuesday.
2nd/3rd Period Math Syllabus
Monday, February 23
Carouseling: What do you know about… Intro to Chapter 10
Homework: None
Tuesday, February 24
Investigation: Lesson 10.1
Lesson 10.1 Notes
Homework: Workbook page 131
Wednesday, February 25
Lesson 10.2
Homework: Workbook pages 133
Thursday, February 26
Tangrams
Homework: Workbook pages 134
Friday, February 27
Investigation: Lesson 10.3
Homework: Have a super weekend!
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