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!!!
Friday, October 30, 2009
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
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