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.
Friday, March 6, 2009
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!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of February 23
Important Information:
• Narrative essays are due Thursday February 26. They must be typed final draft is due on Thursday February 26. Please make sure to have a parent, family member, or sibling read over your paper before you turn it in. You need to attach your pre-writing sheet.
• The Author Study Timeline due date has been changed to Tuesday, March 3rd.
• Author Study upcoming due dates:
o Finish reading second novel by Monday, March 9
o Plot-Line summary and differentiation essays are due Tuesday, March 10th.
o Time-line presentations begin Tuesday, March 10th.
• Please send permission slip and money for our end of year cruise by April 17th.
• Don’t forget ISAT Testing next week, Tuesday-Friday, March 3–6th. Please encourage your child to get a good night’s rest. Students may bring a bottle of water and a healthy snack.
• Monday, March 2nd is no school due to Pulaski Day. Students will not receive a syllabus next week, due to testing.
Monday, February 23
Writing Workshop - Elaboration
Discuss Sample Narrative Essay Models
Author Study Work Time
Homework: Work on Narrative Essay- due Thursday
Tuesday, February 24
Media Center Computers 8th Period: Type Narrative Essay or Work on Biography Time-line
ISAT Test Practice – Writing Reading Extended Response
Homework: Work on Narrative Essay- due Thursday. Even though I am not checking your first draft you still need to complete at least two drafts of the essay. Please have a family member help you edit.
Wednesday, February 25
ISAT Test Practice- Review and Evaluate Reading Extended Response
Media Center Computers 9th Period: Type Narrative Essay or Work on Biography Time-line
Homework: Work on Narrative Essay- due TOMORROW! You need to attach your pre-write to your final narrative essay.
Thursday, February 26
ISAT Test Practice – Literary Devices for Reading and Poetry
Author Study Work Time
Homework: Work on Time-Line, due Tuesday, March 3rd
Friday, February 27
ISAT Test Practice – Vocabulary and Author’s Purpose
Author Study Work Time
Homework: Finish Time-Line, due Tuesday, March 3. Come to school on Tuesday ready for the ISATs!
• Narrative essays are due Thursday February 26. They must be typed final draft is due on Thursday February 26. Please make sure to have a parent, family member, or sibling read over your paper before you turn it in. You need to attach your pre-writing sheet.
• The Author Study Timeline due date has been changed to Tuesday, March 3rd.
• Author Study upcoming due dates:
o Finish reading second novel by Monday, March 9
o Plot-Line summary and differentiation essays are due Tuesday, March 10th.
o Time-line presentations begin Tuesday, March 10th.
• Please send permission slip and money for our end of year cruise by April 17th.
• Don’t forget ISAT Testing next week, Tuesday-Friday, March 3–6th. Please encourage your child to get a good night’s rest. Students may bring a bottle of water and a healthy snack.
• Monday, March 2nd is no school due to Pulaski Day. Students will not receive a syllabus next week, due to testing.
Monday, February 23
Writing Workshop - Elaboration
Discuss Sample Narrative Essay Models
Author Study Work Time
Homework: Work on Narrative Essay- due Thursday
Tuesday, February 24
Media Center Computers 8th Period: Type Narrative Essay or Work on Biography Time-line
ISAT Test Practice – Writing Reading Extended Response
Homework: Work on Narrative Essay- due Thursday. Even though I am not checking your first draft you still need to complete at least two drafts of the essay. Please have a family member help you edit.
Wednesday, February 25
ISAT Test Practice- Review and Evaluate Reading Extended Response
Media Center Computers 9th Period: Type Narrative Essay or Work on Biography Time-line
Homework: Work on Narrative Essay- due TOMORROW! You need to attach your pre-write to your final narrative essay.
Thursday, February 26
ISAT Test Practice – Literary Devices for Reading and Poetry
Author Study Work Time
Homework: Work on Time-Line, due Tuesday, March 3rd
Friday, February 27
ISAT Test Practice – Vocabulary and Author’s Purpose
Author Study Work Time
Homework: Finish Time-Line, due Tuesday, March 3. Come to school on Tuesday ready for the ISATs!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Math Syllabus: Week of February 23
1st Period: Pre-Algebra
Monday, February 23
Lessons 10.1-10.2
Homework: Workbook pages 128 and 130
Tuesday, February 24
Lessons 10.3 and 10.4
Homework: Workbook pages 131 and 133
Wednesday, February 25
Lesson 10.5
Homework: None
Thursday, February 26
ISAT Practice Test
Homework: Word Problem: Ski Run
Friday, February 27
Review ISAT Practice Test
Homework: Have a super three-day weekend!!! Remember that ISAT testing begins on Tuesday. Be sure to get a GOOD night sleep and eat a nutritious breakfast that morning. You can bring in a healthy snack and water bottle each day next week!
2nd/3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• Students will have a quick quiz over lessons 9.4 to 9.8 on Friday, February 27. Remember to study each night!!!
Monday, February 23
Review Practice ISAT Test
Homework: None
Tuesday, February 24
Lesson 9.6
Homework: Workbook page 125 (all) and page 126 #15-16
Wednesday, February 25
Lesson 9.7
Homework: Workbook pages 127-128
Thursday, February 26
Lesson 9.8
Homework: Workbook pages 129-130. STUDY!!! STUDY!!! STUDY!!!
Friday, February 27
Quiz: Lessons 9.4-9.9
Homework: Have a super three-day weekend!!! Remember that ISAT testing begins on Tuesday. Be sure to get a GOOD night sleep and eat a nutritious breakfast that morning. You can bring in a healthy snack and water bottle each day next week!
Monday, February 23
Lessons 10.1-10.2
Homework: Workbook pages 128 and 130
Tuesday, February 24
Lessons 10.3 and 10.4
Homework: Workbook pages 131 and 133
Wednesday, February 25
Lesson 10.5
Homework: None
Thursday, February 26
ISAT Practice Test
Homework: Word Problem: Ski Run
Friday, February 27
Review ISAT Practice Test
Homework: Have a super three-day weekend!!! Remember that ISAT testing begins on Tuesday. Be sure to get a GOOD night sleep and eat a nutritious breakfast that morning. You can bring in a healthy snack and water bottle each day next week!
2nd/3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• Students will have a quick quiz over lessons 9.4 to 9.8 on Friday, February 27. Remember to study each night!!!
Monday, February 23
Review Practice ISAT Test
Homework: None
Tuesday, February 24
Lesson 9.6
Homework: Workbook page 125 (all) and page 126 #15-16
Wednesday, February 25
Lesson 9.7
Homework: Workbook pages 127-128
Thursday, February 26
Lesson 9.8
Homework: Workbook pages 129-130. STUDY!!! STUDY!!! STUDY!!!
Friday, February 27
Quiz: Lessons 9.4-9.9
Homework: Have a super three-day weekend!!! Remember that ISAT testing begins on Tuesday. Be sure to get a GOOD night sleep and eat a nutritious breakfast that morning. You can bring in a healthy snack and water bottle each day next week!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of February 16
Important Information:
• Author Study upcoming due dates: finish reading first novel by Wednesday, February 18 and finish first plotline summary by Friday, February 20.
• The Author Study Timeline is due February 27. Students will get more information on the timeline requirements this week.
• We are introducing the Narrative Essay writing assignment on Thursday February 19, the typed final draft is due on Thursday February 26. Please make sure to have a parent, family member, or sibling read over your paper before you turn it in.
Monday, February 16
No School President’s Day
Homework: Work on Reading your first Author Study novel and your plotline summary.
Tuesday, February 17
Diagramming Sentences Worksheets: Basic Sentence Parts, Articles and Verb Phrases, and Simple Sentences pages 4-7
Dictionary Scavenger Hunt
Author Study Work Time
Homework: Finish your first author study book by tomorrow and work on your plotline summary
Wednesday, February 18
Diagramming Sentences Worksheets: Adjectives and Adverbs pages 8-11
Elements of a Narrative essay
Introduce Author Study Timeline
Homework: Work on author study project, reading and gathering information about your author for the timeline
Thursday, February 19
Introduce Narrative Writing prompts
Diagramming Sentences Worksheets: Review Sentence Basics pages 12 and 13
COWS: Research Author for Timeline
Homework: Work on author study project reading and Timeline. Work on Narrative Essay due on Thursday February 26.
Friday, February 20
Diagramming Sentences: Compound Subjects and Predicates exercise 1 and 2 pages 14-17
Literary Devices
Author Study Work Time
Homework: Have a nice weekend. Work on Reading your second Author Study novel and your Narrative essay rough draft.
• Author Study upcoming due dates: finish reading first novel by Wednesday, February 18 and finish first plotline summary by Friday, February 20.
• The Author Study Timeline is due February 27. Students will get more information on the timeline requirements this week.
• We are introducing the Narrative Essay writing assignment on Thursday February 19, the typed final draft is due on Thursday February 26. Please make sure to have a parent, family member, or sibling read over your paper before you turn it in.
Monday, February 16
No School President’s Day
Homework: Work on Reading your first Author Study novel and your plotline summary.
Tuesday, February 17
Diagramming Sentences Worksheets: Basic Sentence Parts, Articles and Verb Phrases, and Simple Sentences pages 4-7
Dictionary Scavenger Hunt
Author Study Work Time
Homework: Finish your first author study book by tomorrow and work on your plotline summary
Wednesday, February 18
Diagramming Sentences Worksheets: Adjectives and Adverbs pages 8-11
Elements of a Narrative essay
Introduce Author Study Timeline
Homework: Work on author study project, reading and gathering information about your author for the timeline
Thursday, February 19
Introduce Narrative Writing prompts
Diagramming Sentences Worksheets: Review Sentence Basics pages 12 and 13
COWS: Research Author for Timeline
Homework: Work on author study project reading and Timeline. Work on Narrative Essay due on Thursday February 26.
Friday, February 20
Diagramming Sentences: Compound Subjects and Predicates exercise 1 and 2 pages 14-17
Literary Devices
Author Study Work Time
Homework: Have a nice weekend. Work on Reading your second Author Study novel and your Narrative essay rough draft.
Math Syllabus: Week of February 16
1st Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• The test over all of Chapter 9 concepts will be on Friday, February 20. Be sure to study every night and see me if you are in need of extra help!
Monday, February 16
No School: Presidents Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, February 17
Textbook pages 496-500 (#s 9-52 even numbers)
Homework: Finish Textbook pages 496-500 (#s 9-52 even numbers)
Wednesday, February 18
Review Session @ Lunch TODAY
Finish Lesson 9.8
Review Lessons 9.1-9.7
Homework: Workbook page 124-125
Thursday, February 19
Review Session @ Lunch TODAY
Review Chapter 9
Homework: STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! Workbook page 126.
Friday, February 20
Chapter 9 Test
Homework: Have a nice weekend.
2nd/3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• Students will have a quick quiz over lessons 9.4 to 9.8 on Friday, February 27. Remember to study each night!!!
Monday, February 16
No School: Presidents Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, February 17
Investigation: Lesson 9.4 page 470
Begin Lesson 9.4 Notes
Homework: None
Wednesday, February 18
Finish Lesson 9.4
Homework: Workbook pages 121-122
Thursday, February 19
Lesson 9.5
Homework: Workbook pages 123-124
Friday, February 20
Practice ISAT Test
Homework: Have a super weekend!!!
Important Information:
• The test over all of Chapter 9 concepts will be on Friday, February 20. Be sure to study every night and see me if you are in need of extra help!
Monday, February 16
No School: Presidents Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, February 17
Textbook pages 496-500 (#s 9-52 even numbers)
Homework: Finish Textbook pages 496-500 (#s 9-52 even numbers)
Wednesday, February 18
Review Session @ Lunch TODAY
Finish Lesson 9.8
Review Lessons 9.1-9.7
Homework: Workbook page 124-125
Thursday, February 19
Review Session @ Lunch TODAY
Review Chapter 9
Homework: STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! Workbook page 126.
Friday, February 20
Chapter 9 Test
Homework: Have a nice weekend.
2nd/3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• Students will have a quick quiz over lessons 9.4 to 9.8 on Friday, February 27. Remember to study each night!!!
Monday, February 16
No School: Presidents Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, February 17
Investigation: Lesson 9.4 page 470
Begin Lesson 9.4 Notes
Homework: None
Wednesday, February 18
Finish Lesson 9.4
Homework: Workbook pages 121-122
Thursday, February 19
Lesson 9.5
Homework: Workbook pages 123-124
Friday, February 20
Practice ISAT Test
Homework: Have a super weekend!!!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Math Syllabus: Week of February 9
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 9
Finish Lesson 9.5
Homework: Workbook pages 119-120
Tuesday, February 10
Lesson 9.6
Homework: Workbook page 121 Odd #s and page 122 #s 18-22
Wednesday, February 11
Lesson 9.7
Homework: Workbook page 123
Thursday, February 12 (CONFERENCE DAY!) Noon Dismissal
Lesson 9.8
Homework: Remember to wear your PJ’s tomorrow and bring good books to read!
Friday, February 13 (PJ DAY!!!) Noon Dismissal
Read-A-Thon and Pajama Day
Homework: Have a nice weekend.
2nd/3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• Students will have a quick quiz over lessons 9.1 to 9.3 on Thursday, February 12. Remember to study each night!!!
Monday, February 9
Lesson 9.1
Homework: Workbook pages 115-116
Tuesday, February 10
Lesson 9.2
Homework: Workbook page 117 #s 1-3 and 10-13
Wednesday, February 11
Lesson 9.3
Homework: Workbook pages 119 all #s and page 120 #s 21-24. Study for Quiz on Lessons 9.1 to 9.3.
Thursday, February 12 (CONFERENCE DAY!) Noon Dismissal
Quiz Lessons 9.1-9.3
Homework: Remember to wear your PJ’s tomorrow and bring good books to read!
Friday, February 13 (PJ DAY!!!) Noon Dismissal
Read-A-Thon and Pajama Day
Homework: Have a nice weekend.
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 9
Finish Lesson 9.5
Homework: Workbook pages 119-120
Tuesday, February 10
Lesson 9.6
Homework: Workbook page 121 Odd #s and page 122 #s 18-22
Wednesday, February 11
Lesson 9.7
Homework: Workbook page 123
Thursday, February 12 (CONFERENCE DAY!) Noon Dismissal
Lesson 9.8
Homework: Remember to wear your PJ’s tomorrow and bring good books to read!
Friday, February 13 (PJ DAY!!!) Noon Dismissal
Read-A-Thon and Pajama Day
Homework: Have a nice weekend.
2nd/3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• Students will have a quick quiz over lessons 9.1 to 9.3 on Thursday, February 12. Remember to study each night!!!
Monday, February 9
Lesson 9.1
Homework: Workbook pages 115-116
Tuesday, February 10
Lesson 9.2
Homework: Workbook page 117 #s 1-3 and 10-13
Wednesday, February 11
Lesson 9.3
Homework: Workbook pages 119 all #s and page 120 #s 21-24. Study for Quiz on Lessons 9.1 to 9.3.
Thursday, February 12 (CONFERENCE DAY!) Noon Dismissal
Quiz Lessons 9.1-9.3
Homework: Remember to wear your PJ’s tomorrow and bring good books to read!
Friday, February 13 (PJ DAY!!!) Noon Dismissal
Read-A-Thon and Pajama Day
Homework: Have a nice weekend.
Rdg/LA Syllabus: Week of February 9
Important Information:
• Remember that Springs Conferences are on Thursday, February 12. 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 final typed draft of the persuasive essay will be due on Tuesday, February 10.
• Author Study upcoming due dates: finish reading first novel by Wednesday, February 18 and finish first plotline summary by Friday, February 20.
Monday, February 9
Media Center Computers: Interactive ISAT Practice Tests
Homework: Finish final draft of the persuasive essay- due tomorrow. Remember you must turn in the first draft and the peer-editing sheet with your essay.
Tuesday, February 10
Turn in Final Persuasive Essay
Complete Subjects and Predicates: L/Network pages 6-7
Author Study Work Time
Homework: Finish reading log- due tomorrow! Remember you must have parent signatures. Read novel for author study.
Wednesday, February 11
Introduce Author Study Plot Line Summary
Simple Subjects: L/Network pages 8-9 Part A
Simple Predicates, or Verbs: L/Network pages 10-11 Part A
Author Study Work Time
Homework: Work on author study project reading and plotline summary.
Thursday, February 12 (CONFERENCE DAY!) Noon Dismissal
No Reading/LA Today
Homework: Work on author study project reading and plotline summary. Be sure to have your books and pj’s for tomorrow. You may also bring in a snack and one comfort item if you wish.
Friday, February 13 (PJ DAY!!!) Noon Dismissal
Read-A-Thon and Pajama Day
Homework: Have a nice weekend. Work on Reading your first Author Study novel and your plotline summary.
• Remember that Springs Conferences are on Thursday, February 12. 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 final typed draft of the persuasive essay will be due on Tuesday, February 10.
• Author Study upcoming due dates: finish reading first novel by Wednesday, February 18 and finish first plotline summary by Friday, February 20.
Monday, February 9
Media Center Computers: Interactive ISAT Practice Tests
Homework: Finish final draft of the persuasive essay- due tomorrow. Remember you must turn in the first draft and the peer-editing sheet with your essay.
Tuesday, February 10
Turn in Final Persuasive Essay
Complete Subjects and Predicates: L/Network pages 6-7
Author Study Work Time
Homework: Finish reading log- due tomorrow! Remember you must have parent signatures. Read novel for author study.
Wednesday, February 11
Introduce Author Study Plot Line Summary
Simple Subjects: L/Network pages 8-9 Part A
Simple Predicates, or Verbs: L/Network pages 10-11 Part A
Author Study Work Time
Homework: Work on author study project reading and plotline summary.
Thursday, February 12 (CONFERENCE DAY!) Noon Dismissal
No Reading/LA Today
Homework: Work on author study project reading and plotline summary. Be sure to have your books and pj’s for tomorrow. You may also bring in a snack and one comfort item if you wish.
Friday, February 13 (PJ DAY!!!) Noon Dismissal
Read-A-Thon and Pajama Day
Homework: Have a nice weekend. Work on Reading your first Author Study novel and your plotline summary.
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