Monday, August 29, 2011

Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of August 29


Ms. Koplin
Reading/LA Syllabus
Week of August 29, 2011
Important Information:
·         This is the only week students will get a paper copy of the syllabus.  In an effort to be green, Team 6-3 will post all syllabi online each week rather than making copies.  If you do not have internet access and will need a copy of the syllabus please let us know. 
·         The typed final copy of Vital Statistics must be in proper format and is due on Tuesday, 9/30.
·         Students need to have a pleasure books with them in class every day.  On Friday I will check that you have your book and give you points for being prepared.
·         Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is Wednesday, September 14, at 6:45 P.M.
·         Friday, September 2 is the First Friday of the month so it will be a Julian Spirit Day.  Please wear your Julian Gear or Red & White.

Monday, August 29 (READING)
Review the Syllabus
Vital Statistics Q & A
Review Reading Strategies
Read Priscilla and the Wimps while using active reading strategies

Homework: GET SYLLABUS SIGNED!   Your FINAL typed Vital Statistics is due TOMORROW.

Tuesday, August 30 (LANGUAGE ARTS)
Collect Typed Final Copy of V.S.
Correct/Review Grammar Pre-Test
Sample Writing Piece
Simile Notes and Activities

Homework: Simile Practice Sheet (be creativeJ)- due on Tuesday 9/6

Wednesday, August 31
No Reading/LA due to MAP Testing

Homework: None

Thursday: September 1
No Reading/LA due to MAP Testing

Homework: Be sure to have your pleasure book in class with you tomorrow.

Friday, September 2 (READING) SPIRIT DAY!
Pleasure Book Check and Silent Reading Time
Team Lesson: Plot Coaster

Homework: Have a fabulous Labor Day weekend!  Be sure to finish writing your Simile Practice Sheet; they are due on Tuesday 9/6.

Math Syllabus: Week of August 29


Ms. Koplin
Math Syllabus
Week of August 29, 2011

Important Information
  • A weekly math syllabus will be displayed in the classroom at the beginning of each week for students to write down their weekly HW.  Students are receiving a paper copy this week but will need to be access the syllabus on my blog all future weeks in order to save on paper waste. 
  • 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.
  • 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.

Monday, August 29
Course 1 Pre-Test

Homework: Show your parents your Math Syllabus!  Go over the letter about the math text book with your parents and have them sign it (due Wednesday)

Tuesday, August 30
Course 1 Pre-Test

Homework: None

Wednesday, August 31
Assign Math Books and Review Online Text
Math Text Book Scavenger Hunt

Homework: Finish Math Text Book Scavenger Hunt

Thursday: September 1
Begin The Metric System Unit and receive Practice Packets
Lesson 3.2

Homework: Practice Packet Pages 1-2

Friday, September 2
Lesson 4.7

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL three-day weekend!

Math HW: Online Text Book


Dear Parents and Guardians,

I would like to offer an opportunity that will help make your child’s book bag a great deal lighter and afford me the chance to have a classroom set of textbooks that would stay permanently in my classroom.  Please allow your child to use the Online McDougal Littell Textbook instead of being assigned a hardcover textbook.  Note that the Online Book contains all the same material that is in our hardcover textbook.  I will show your child how to log onto the online book on Wednesday, as well as, explore all the features this website offers.  I will also send your child home with a letter detailing all the features offered online at www.classzone.com.  If you have a computer in good working order with a reliable Internet connection, this opportunity may be just what the doctored ordered!  Students who opt not to take this option will still be assigned a textbook. This plan to have a complete set of classroom textbooks is contingent upon about 30 students agreeing to use the Online Textbook instead of a hardcover textbook at home.  Please discuss this plan with your child, complete the form, and sign it below. I plan to give out textbooks this week; therefore, this form is due no later than Wednesday, August 31. 

Thank you,

Linda Koplin
Email: lkoplin@op97.org   
Webpage: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com

------------------------------------Please cut and return this form to Ms. Koplin----------------------------------------------

Student name____________________________________________ Math Period ________
Please check one of the following:
______ Yes. I would like my child to use the online textbook at home.

______ I prefer a textbook to be assigned to my child.



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