Periods 1 and 3 Math
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. Students will have a final extended response write up due on Friday, January 29.
• Stock Market Project: Students will be trading their “money” every Friday over the course of six weeks. The student with the most profit at the end of six weeks will WIN a trip to Nick’s for lunch!!! Every Friday students can earn TWO extra credit points by bringing in Thursday’s business section with the stock prices. Remember I am checking in papers before 1st period by the locker bay.
Any Chapter 5 missing work is due on
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27!
Monday, January 25
No SCHOOL!!!! Teacher Institute Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, January 26
Begin Word Problem WEEK!
Strategies for Solving Problems
Explore Short Responses
Homework: Complete Formal Short Response. Any Chapter 5 Late Work must be turned in by tomorrow!
Wednesday, January 27
Explore Extended Reponses- Introduce Rubric
Homework: Begin Extended Response- due on Friday
Thursday, January 28 (Stuffing DAY)
Word Problems
Homework: Finish Extended Response- due TOMORROW! Bring in Thursday’s business section tomorrow and get two bonus points! Check in is before 1st period by the locker bays.
Friday, January 29
Turn in Extended Response
Stock Market: Week #3
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information
• Students will have a test on all chapter 8 concepts on Wednesday, January 27. The review session will be at lunch on Tuesday, January 26.
• Stock Market Project: Students will be trading their “money” every Friday over the course of six weeks. The student with the most profit at the end of six weeks will WIN a trip to Nick’s for lunch!!! Every Friday students can earn TWO extra credit points by bringing in Thursday’s business section with the stock prices. Remember I am checking in papers before 1st period by the locker bay.
• I am not giving a Chapter 9 Pre-Assessment to the entire class- if you are interested in taking it please see me!
• WHO WANTS TO GO TO A MATH COMPETITION ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 30??? Please see me if you are interested ☺
Monday, January 25
No SCHOOL!!!! Teacher Institute Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, January 26
Review Chapter 8 (Media Center)
Homework: STUDY STUDY STUDY!!!
Wednesday, January 27
Chapter 8 Test
Homework: None
Thursday, January 28 (STUFFING DAY!)
Staircase or PIG
Homework: Bring in Thursday’s business section tomorrow and get two bonus points! Check in is before 1st period by the locker bays.
Friday, January 29
Stock Market: Week #3
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Rdg/LA Syllabus
Important Information:
• Friday 1/22 marked the mid-term in Trimester 2! Please be sure to log onto the online gradebook and view your child’s grade.
• Students working in the Red Fern Read Ahead Group must continue reading Call of the Wild and then begin writing their essay. The essay is due on Friday, February 5.
• Verb Differentiation: Keep up with your verb due dates and expectations.
• Students will take a Chapter 4 VERBS test on Thursday, January 28.
• Students will take a Red Fern Vocabulary Test (chapters 12-20) on Monday February 1.
• The final Red Fern Comprehension Test will be on Tuesday, February 2.
• Spring Conferences are on Thursday, February 4. Scheduled conference times went home last week.
• Our school started Penny Wars last week to raise money for the Haiti Relief Fund. Bring in your pennies and paper currency for your advisory and silver coins to bomb☺
• The 5th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, February 12. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, January 25
NO SCHOOL: Teacher Institute Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, January 26
Read Chapter 17
Comprehension Questions Chapters 16/17
Vocabulary Chapters 19/20
Vocabra Word Story: Topic = Pranks
Homework: Read Red Fern Chapter 18. Finish Vocabra Word Story.
Wednesday, January 27
Read Chapter 19
VERB Jeopardy
Homework: Study for Verb Test- you can bring home a Language Network Book to study with if you would like!
Thursday, January 28 (Stuffing DAY!!!)
Verb TEST
Read Chapter 20
Cloze Vocabulary (End of Packet)
Spelling Race
Homework: Study for Vocabra Tests
Friday, January 29
List #9 Vocabra Tests
Introduce Research Assignment and Parent Letter
Introduce Persuasive Writing Packet
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Syllabi: Week of January 18
1st/3rd Period Math
Important Information
• Students will have a test on all chapter 5 concepts on Wednesday, January 20th. The review session will be at lunch on Tuesday, January 19th.
• Stock Market Project: Students will be trading their “money” every Friday over the course of six weeks. The student with the most profit at the end of six weeks will WIN a trip to Nick’s for lunch!!! Every Friday students can earn TWO extra credit points by bringing in Thursday’s business section with the stock prices. Remember I am checking in papers before 1st period by the locker bay.
• Any Chapter 5 missing work is due on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27!
Monday, January 18
No SCHOOL!!!! Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, January 19
Finish Calculating Stock Prices (5 Minutes ONLY)
Chapter 5 Test REVIEW
Text Book Page 283 Ch 5 Practice Test
Homework: Finish Chapter 5 Practice Test in Text Book (page 283). STUDY!!!
Wednesday, January 20
Chapter 5 TEST
Homework: None
Thursday, January 21
Mathnet Mystery
Homework: Bring in Thursday’s business section tomorrow and get two bonus points! Check in is before 1st period by the locker bays.
Friday, January 22
Stock Market: Week #2
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL THREE DAY Weekend!!!
Important Information
• Students will have a test on all chapter 5 concepts on Wednesday, January 20th. The review session will be at lunch on Tuesday, January 19th.
• Stock Market Project: Students will be trading their “money” every Friday over the course of six weeks. The student with the most profit at the end of six weeks will WIN a trip to Nick’s for lunch!!! Every Friday students can earn TWO extra credit points by bringing in Thursday’s business section with the stock prices. Remember I am checking in papers before 1st period by the locker bay.
• Any Chapter 5 missing work is due on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27!
Monday, January 18
No SCHOOL!!!! Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, January 19
Finish Calculating Stock Prices (5 Minutes ONLY)
Chapter 5 Test REVIEW
Text Book Page 283 Ch 5 Practice Test
Homework: Finish Chapter 5 Practice Test in Text Book (page 283). STUDY!!!
Wednesday, January 20
Chapter 5 TEST
Homework: None
Thursday, January 21
Mathnet Mystery
Homework: Bring in Thursday’s business section tomorrow and get two bonus points! Check in is before 1st period by the locker bays.
Friday, January 22
Stock Market: Week #2
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL THREE DAY Weekend!!!
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information
• Students will have a test on all chapter 8 concepts on Wednesday, January 27. The review session will be at lunch on Tuesday, January 26.
• Stock Market Project: Students will be trading their “money” every Friday over the course of six weeks. The student with the most profit at the end of six weeks will WIN a trip to Nick’s for lunch!!! Every Friday students can earn TWO extra credit points by bringing in Thursday’s business section with the stock prices. Remember I am checking in papers before 1st period by the locker bay.
Monday, January 18
No SCHOOL!!!! Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, January 19
Finish Calculating Stock Prices (5 Minutes ONLY)
Review Workbook Page 103
Lesson 8.4
Homework: Workbook page 105 odd #s and pg 106 all
Wednesday, January 20
Lesson 8.5
Homework: Workbook pages 107-108
Thursday, January 21
Lesson 8.6
Homework: Bring in Thursday’s business section tomorrow and get two bonus points! Check in is before 1st period by the locker bays.
Friday, January 22
Stock Market: Week #2
Workbook Pages 109-110
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL THREE-DAY Weekend!!! Finish Workbook pages 109-110. Study for the Chapter 8 Test on Wednesday.
Rdg/LA Syllabus
Important Information:
• Students working in the Red Fern Read Ahead Group must be ready to take a comprehension test Tuesday, January 19. The students need to be done with the comprehension questions with in the packet as well. They are also required to keep up with the vocabulary and take vocab tests.
• All students will take a Chapter 1-11 Vocabulary Test on Tuesday, January 19.
• Verb Differentiation: Keep up with your verb due dates and expectations.
• Students will take a Chapter 4 VERBS test on Thursday, January 28.
• Students will take a Red Fern Vocabulary Test (chapters 12-20) on Monday February 1.
• The final Red Fern Comprehension Test will be on Tuesday, February 2.
• Spring Conferences are on Thursday, February 4. Please make sure you have sent back your time choices!
• Our school is starting Penny Wars this week to raise money for the Haiti Relief Fund. The “war” starts on Thursday 1/21- bring in your money to donate and bomb☺ We are also collecting blankets (new and used) to donate to those in need.
• The 5th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, February 12. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, January 18
NO SCHOOL: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, January 19
Introduce Vocabra List #9
Red Fern: Vocabulary Chapters 1-11 Test
Grammar Lesson 4.7
Chapter 12-13 Vocabulary
Vocabra Word Drawing in Color with Sentence on Back
Homework: Read Red Fern Chapter 12. Finish Vocabra Word Drawing in Color with Sentence on Back.
Wednesday, January 20
Read Chapter 13
Chapter 12-13 Comp Questions
Grammar Lesson 4.8
Vocabra Captions (I am collecting these for a grade)
Homework: Grammar Handout page 95. Pick one of the two chapter 12/13 Red Fern activities.
Thursday, January 21
Chapter 14/15 Vocabulary
Read Chapters 14 and 15
Grammar Lesson 4.9
Homework: Chapter 14/15 Comprehension Questions
Friday, January 22
Grammar 4.9 Differentiation Poster Presentation
Chapter 16/17 Vocabulary
Read Chapter 16
Write SIX Vocabra Sentences
Homework: Have a SUPER DUPER 3-Day WEEKEND!
Important Information
• Students will have a test on all chapter 8 concepts on Wednesday, January 27. The review session will be at lunch on Tuesday, January 26.
• Stock Market Project: Students will be trading their “money” every Friday over the course of six weeks. The student with the most profit at the end of six weeks will WIN a trip to Nick’s for lunch!!! Every Friday students can earn TWO extra credit points by bringing in Thursday’s business section with the stock prices. Remember I am checking in papers before 1st period by the locker bay.
Monday, January 18
No SCHOOL!!!! Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, January 19
Finish Calculating Stock Prices (5 Minutes ONLY)
Review Workbook Page 103
Lesson 8.4
Homework: Workbook page 105 odd #s and pg 106 all
Wednesday, January 20
Lesson 8.5
Homework: Workbook pages 107-108
Thursday, January 21
Lesson 8.6
Homework: Bring in Thursday’s business section tomorrow and get two bonus points! Check in is before 1st period by the locker bays.
Friday, January 22
Stock Market: Week #2
Workbook Pages 109-110
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL THREE-DAY Weekend!!! Finish Workbook pages 109-110. Study for the Chapter 8 Test on Wednesday.
Rdg/LA Syllabus
Important Information:
• Students working in the Red Fern Read Ahead Group must be ready to take a comprehension test Tuesday, January 19. The students need to be done with the comprehension questions with in the packet as well. They are also required to keep up with the vocabulary and take vocab tests.
• All students will take a Chapter 1-11 Vocabulary Test on Tuesday, January 19.
• Verb Differentiation: Keep up with your verb due dates and expectations.
• Students will take a Chapter 4 VERBS test on Thursday, January 28.
• Students will take a Red Fern Vocabulary Test (chapters 12-20) on Monday February 1.
• The final Red Fern Comprehension Test will be on Tuesday, February 2.
• Spring Conferences are on Thursday, February 4. Please make sure you have sent back your time choices!
• Our school is starting Penny Wars this week to raise money for the Haiti Relief Fund. The “war” starts on Thursday 1/21- bring in your money to donate and bomb☺ We are also collecting blankets (new and used) to donate to those in need.
• The 5th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, February 12. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, January 18
NO SCHOOL: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, January 19
Introduce Vocabra List #9
Red Fern: Vocabulary Chapters 1-11 Test
Grammar Lesson 4.7
Chapter 12-13 Vocabulary
Vocabra Word Drawing in Color with Sentence on Back
Homework: Read Red Fern Chapter 12. Finish Vocabra Word Drawing in Color with Sentence on Back.
Wednesday, January 20
Read Chapter 13
Chapter 12-13 Comp Questions
Grammar Lesson 4.8
Vocabra Captions (I am collecting these for a grade)
Homework: Grammar Handout page 95. Pick one of the two chapter 12/13 Red Fern activities.
Thursday, January 21
Chapter 14/15 Vocabulary
Read Chapters 14 and 15
Grammar Lesson 4.9
Homework: Chapter 14/15 Comprehension Questions
Friday, January 22
Grammar 4.9 Differentiation Poster Presentation
Chapter 16/17 Vocabulary
Read Chapter 16
Write SIX Vocabra Sentences
Homework: Have a SUPER DUPER 3-Day WEEKEND!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Syllabi: Week of January 11
Math Syllabus: Periods 1 and 3
Important Information
• Students will have a test on all chapter 5 concepts on Wednesday, January 20th. The review session will be at lunch on Tuesday, January 19th.
• We are beginning a Stock Market Project this week. Students will be trading their “money” every Friday for the next six weeks. The student with the most profit at the end of six weeks will WIN!!! Every Friday students can earn TWO extra credit points by bringing in Thursday’s Chicago Tribune so we can see our stock prices.
Monday, January 11
Lesson 5.7
Homework: None
Tuesday, January 12
Review Lesson 5.7
Workbook Pages 71-72
Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 71-72
Wednesday, January 13
Lesson 5.8
Homework: Stock Market Handout: Reading Stock Prices
Thursday, January 14
Lesson 5.8
Homework: Workbook Page 73. Bring in Thursday’s Newspaper (Tribune) tomorrow and get two bonus points!
Friday, January 15
Stock Market: Week #1
Chapter 5 Practice Test (Text Book Page 283)
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL THREE DAY Weekend!!! Study for your Chapter 5 Math Test- it is coming up on Wednesday!
Pre-Algebra Syllabus: Period 2
Important Information
• Students will have a test on all chapter 8 concepts on Wednesday January 27. The review session will be at lunch on Tuesday, January 26.
• We are beginning a Stock Market Project this week. Students will be trading their “money” every Friday for the next six weeks. The student with the most profit at the end of six weeks will WIN!!! Every Friday students can earn TWO extra credit points by bringing in Thursday’s Chicago Tribune so we can see our stock prices.
Monday, January 11
Lesson 8.2
Homework: None
Tuesday, January 12
Learn About the Stock Market
Homework: Workbook pages 101-102
Wednesday, January 13
Lesson 8.3
Homework: Stock Market Handout: Reading the Stock Prices
Thursday, January 14
Lesson 8.3
Homework: Workbook page 103. Bring in Thursday’s Newspaper (Tribune) tomorrow and get two bonus points!
Friday, January 15
Stock Market: Week #1
Workbook Page 104
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL THREE DAY Weekend!!!
Reading/LA Syllabus: Period 8/9
Important Information:
• Remember students- you are responsible for making up late and absent work. The best time to see your teachers and find out what is missing is during lunch.
• Students working in the Read Ahead Group must be done reading the novel and ready to take a comprehension test over the entire novel on Tuesday, January 26. The students need to be done with the comprehension questions with in the packet as well. This will help students study for the test to ensure they get an A on the test which is necessary to complete the Read Ahead Activity. They are also required to keep up with the vocabulary and take vocab tests.
• All students will take a Chapter 1-11 Vocabulary Test on Tuesday, January 19.
• Verb Differentiation: Keep up with your verb due dates and expectations.
• The 4th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, January 12. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, January 11
Read Chapters 6 & 7 and Complete the Comprehension Questions
Grammar Lesson 4.4
Grammar Handout Page 83
Review Red Fern Chapters 1-7 (Quiz Tomorrow)
Homework: Finish Reading Logs and be sure to get PARENT SIGNATURES! Study for the Chapter 1-7 Red Fern Comp Quiz tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 12
Red Fern: Comprehension Quiz Chapters 1-7
Grammar Lesson 4.5 (Review Irregular Verb Chart and Search Magazines)
Media Center Front Tables 9th Period (Check Out/Return Books)
Homework: Spelling Scramble List #8
Wednesday, January 13
Verb Differentiation Irregular Verb Chart Presentation
Chapter 8-9 Vocabulary
Read Chapter 8
Vocabra Spelling Tic Tac Toe
Homework: Read Red Fern Chapter 9 and Complete Chapter 10-11 Vocabulary
Thursday, January 14
Red Fern Comprehension Questions Chapters 8-9
Read Chapter 10
Grammar Lesson 4.6
Review for Vocabra Tests
Homework: Study for Vocabra Spelling and Vocab Tests tomorrow!
Friday, January 15
Vocabra Tests
Read Chapter 11
Chapter 10-11 Comprehension Questions
Select ONE of the Chapter 10-11 Activities to Complete
Homework: Have a SUPER DUPER 3-Day WEEKEND!
Important Information
• Students will have a test on all chapter 5 concepts on Wednesday, January 20th. The review session will be at lunch on Tuesday, January 19th.
• We are beginning a Stock Market Project this week. Students will be trading their “money” every Friday for the next six weeks. The student with the most profit at the end of six weeks will WIN!!! Every Friday students can earn TWO extra credit points by bringing in Thursday’s Chicago Tribune so we can see our stock prices.
Monday, January 11
Lesson 5.7
Homework: None
Tuesday, January 12
Review Lesson 5.7
Workbook Pages 71-72
Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 71-72
Wednesday, January 13
Lesson 5.8
Homework: Stock Market Handout: Reading Stock Prices
Thursday, January 14
Lesson 5.8
Homework: Workbook Page 73. Bring in Thursday’s Newspaper (Tribune) tomorrow and get two bonus points!
Friday, January 15
Stock Market: Week #1
Chapter 5 Practice Test (Text Book Page 283)
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL THREE DAY Weekend!!! Study for your Chapter 5 Math Test- it is coming up on Wednesday!
Pre-Algebra Syllabus: Period 2
Important Information
• Students will have a test on all chapter 8 concepts on Wednesday January 27. The review session will be at lunch on Tuesday, January 26.
• We are beginning a Stock Market Project this week. Students will be trading their “money” every Friday for the next six weeks. The student with the most profit at the end of six weeks will WIN!!! Every Friday students can earn TWO extra credit points by bringing in Thursday’s Chicago Tribune so we can see our stock prices.
Monday, January 11
Lesson 8.2
Homework: None
Tuesday, January 12
Learn About the Stock Market
Homework: Workbook pages 101-102
Wednesday, January 13
Lesson 8.3
Homework: Stock Market Handout: Reading the Stock Prices
Thursday, January 14
Lesson 8.3
Homework: Workbook page 103. Bring in Thursday’s Newspaper (Tribune) tomorrow and get two bonus points!
Friday, January 15
Stock Market: Week #1
Workbook Page 104
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL THREE DAY Weekend!!!
Reading/LA Syllabus: Period 8/9
Important Information:
• Remember students- you are responsible for making up late and absent work. The best time to see your teachers and find out what is missing is during lunch.
• Students working in the Read Ahead Group must be done reading the novel and ready to take a comprehension test over the entire novel on Tuesday, January 26. The students need to be done with the comprehension questions with in the packet as well. This will help students study for the test to ensure they get an A on the test which is necessary to complete the Read Ahead Activity. They are also required to keep up with the vocabulary and take vocab tests.
• All students will take a Chapter 1-11 Vocabulary Test on Tuesday, January 19.
• Verb Differentiation: Keep up with your verb due dates and expectations.
• The 4th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, January 12. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, January 11
Read Chapters 6 & 7 and Complete the Comprehension Questions
Grammar Lesson 4.4
Grammar Handout Page 83
Review Red Fern Chapters 1-7 (Quiz Tomorrow)
Homework: Finish Reading Logs and be sure to get PARENT SIGNATURES! Study for the Chapter 1-7 Red Fern Comp Quiz tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 12
Red Fern: Comprehension Quiz Chapters 1-7
Grammar Lesson 4.5 (Review Irregular Verb Chart and Search Magazines)
Media Center Front Tables 9th Period (Check Out/Return Books)
Homework: Spelling Scramble List #8
Wednesday, January 13
Verb Differentiation Irregular Verb Chart Presentation
Chapter 8-9 Vocabulary
Read Chapter 8
Vocabra Spelling Tic Tac Toe
Homework: Read Red Fern Chapter 9 and Complete Chapter 10-11 Vocabulary
Thursday, January 14
Red Fern Comprehension Questions Chapters 8-9
Read Chapter 10
Grammar Lesson 4.6
Review for Vocabra Tests
Homework: Study for Vocabra Spelling and Vocab Tests tomorrow!
Friday, January 15
Vocabra Tests
Read Chapter 11
Chapter 10-11 Comprehension Questions
Select ONE of the Chapter 10-11 Activities to Complete
Homework: Have a SUPER DUPER 3-Day WEEKEND!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Your FIRST 2010 Syllabi!
1st/3rd Period Math
Important Information
• Welcome Back!!!
• We are continuing our work in Chapter 5 this week. Students will have a test on all chapter 5 concepts on Wednesday January 20th.
Monday, January 4
Lesson 5.4
Homework: None
Tuesday, January 5
Review Lesson 5.4
Workbook Pages 65-66
Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 65-66
Wednesday, January 6
Lesson 5.5
Homework: Workbook page 67-68 even numbers
Thursday, January 7
Lesson 5.6
Homework: None
Friday, January 8
Media Center Computers: Stock Market Project
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!! Finish finding stock market info if necessary!
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information
• Welcome Back!!!
Monday, January 4
Chapter 8 Pre-Assessment
Homework: None
Tuesday, January 5
Mathnet Mystery
Homework: None
Wednesday, January 6
How to Solve Equations (7.3 and 7.4)
Homework: Workbook page 87 # 7-12 and page 89 #10-15
Thursday, January 7
Continue Solving Equations
Workbook pages 88 and 90
Homework: Finish Workbook pages 88 and 90
Friday, January 8
Lesson 8.1
Workbook pages 99-100
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Reading/LA Syllabus
Important Information:
• Remember students- you are responsible for making up late and absent work. The best time to see your teachers and find out what is missing is during lunch.
• We’ll begin our Where the Red Fern Grows novel study this week. Students may not read ahead of the assigned chapters due to certain prediction activities. I will notify students regarding differentiated activities on Friday, January 8.
• Students will have a quick comprehension quiz over chapters 1-7 on Tuesday, January 12. They will take a Chapter 1-11 Vocabulary Test on Friday, January 15.
• Students will all take a Verb Pre-Assessment on Monday. Those students showing mastery of verbs will work on a variety of different activities over the course of Grammar Chapter 4. They will receive a handout with expectations and due dates.
• The 4th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, January 12. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, January 4
Introduce Vocabra List #8
Begin Where the Red Fern Grows: Introduce Author, Setting, and Packet
Complete Novel Predictions, Chapter 1 Vocabulary, and Figurative Language Handout
Read Chapter 1 and Complete Comp Questions
Chapter 4 Verb Pre-Assessment
Homework: Vocabra Newspaper Captions
Tuesday, January 5
Grammar Lessons 4.1 and 4.2
Red Fern Vocabulary Chapter 2 and 3
Read Chapter 2
Homework: Grammar Handout Pages 75 and 76. I am assigning Red Fern Novels tomorrow. You will not receive your novel unless I have your Greek Myth Book!
Wednesday, January 6
Verb Differentiation Sentence Presentations
Grammar Lesson 4.3
Read Chapter 3
Comprehension Questions Chapter 2 and 3
Chapter 4 and 5 Vocabulary
Vocabra List 8 Word Drawing
Assign Red Fern Books
Homework: Read Red Fern Chapter 4 and Grammar Handout page 80 (all due Friday).
Thursday, January 7
No Reading/LA: Team 6-3 Olympics
Homework: Finish Reading Red Fern Chapter 4 and Grammar Handout page 80 (due tomorrow)
Friday, January 8
Vocabra Word Story: Topic is Tropical Vacations
Read Chapter 5
Chapter 4-5 Comprehension Questions
Chapter 6-7 Vocabulary
Introduce Red Fern Differentiation
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND!
Important Information
• Welcome Back!!!
• We are continuing our work in Chapter 5 this week. Students will have a test on all chapter 5 concepts on Wednesday January 20th.
Monday, January 4
Lesson 5.4
Homework: None
Tuesday, January 5
Review Lesson 5.4
Workbook Pages 65-66
Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 65-66
Wednesday, January 6
Lesson 5.5
Homework: Workbook page 67-68 even numbers
Thursday, January 7
Lesson 5.6
Homework: None
Friday, January 8
Media Center Computers: Stock Market Project
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!! Finish finding stock market info if necessary!
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information
• Welcome Back!!!
Monday, January 4
Chapter 8 Pre-Assessment
Homework: None
Tuesday, January 5
Mathnet Mystery
Homework: None
Wednesday, January 6
How to Solve Equations (7.3 and 7.4)
Homework: Workbook page 87 # 7-12 and page 89 #10-15
Thursday, January 7
Continue Solving Equations
Workbook pages 88 and 90
Homework: Finish Workbook pages 88 and 90
Friday, January 8
Lesson 8.1
Workbook pages 99-100
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Reading/LA Syllabus
Important Information:
• Remember students- you are responsible for making up late and absent work. The best time to see your teachers and find out what is missing is during lunch.
• We’ll begin our Where the Red Fern Grows novel study this week. Students may not read ahead of the assigned chapters due to certain prediction activities. I will notify students regarding differentiated activities on Friday, January 8.
• Students will have a quick comprehension quiz over chapters 1-7 on Tuesday, January 12. They will take a Chapter 1-11 Vocabulary Test on Friday, January 15.
• Students will all take a Verb Pre-Assessment on Monday. Those students showing mastery of verbs will work on a variety of different activities over the course of Grammar Chapter 4. They will receive a handout with expectations and due dates.
• The 4th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, January 12. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, January 4
Introduce Vocabra List #8
Begin Where the Red Fern Grows: Introduce Author, Setting, and Packet
Complete Novel Predictions, Chapter 1 Vocabulary, and Figurative Language Handout
Read Chapter 1 and Complete Comp Questions
Chapter 4 Verb Pre-Assessment
Homework: Vocabra Newspaper Captions
Tuesday, January 5
Grammar Lessons 4.1 and 4.2
Red Fern Vocabulary Chapter 2 and 3
Read Chapter 2
Homework: Grammar Handout Pages 75 and 76. I am assigning Red Fern Novels tomorrow. You will not receive your novel unless I have your Greek Myth Book!
Wednesday, January 6
Verb Differentiation Sentence Presentations
Grammar Lesson 4.3
Read Chapter 3
Comprehension Questions Chapter 2 and 3
Chapter 4 and 5 Vocabulary
Vocabra List 8 Word Drawing
Assign Red Fern Books
Homework: Read Red Fern Chapter 4 and Grammar Handout page 80 (all due Friday).
Thursday, January 7
No Reading/LA: Team 6-3 Olympics
Homework: Finish Reading Red Fern Chapter 4 and Grammar Handout page 80 (due tomorrow)
Friday, January 8
Vocabra Word Story: Topic is Tropical Vacations
Read Chapter 5
Chapter 4-5 Comprehension Questions
Chapter 6-7 Vocabulary
Introduce Red Fern Differentiation
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Syllabi: December 7th to 18th
Math Syllabus: Periods 1 and 3
Important Information
Students will have a Lesson 5.1-5.3 Math Quiz on Thurs., December 17.
This is your LAST math syllabus of 2009!
Monday, December 7
Sudoku
Homework: None
Tuesday, December 8
Divisibility Rules
Homework: Workbook page 59 #s 11-16
Wednesday, December 9
Lesson 5.1 (Factors, Primes and Composites)
Homework: Workbook page 59 #s 5-10 and page 60 #17-22
Thursday, December 10
Lesson 5.1 (Prime Factorization)
Homework: Workbook page 60 #s 23-31
Friday, December 11
Lesson 5.2
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Monday, December 14 (Field Trip Today- Periods 1-3 Shortened)
Chapter 5 Vocabulary
Homework: None
Tuesday, December 15
Lesson 5.2 Index Card Activity
Homework: Workbook page 61 odd #s
Wednesday, December 16
Lesson 5.3
Homework: Workbook pages 63-64. You have a quiz on Lesson 5.1-5.3 tomorrow. Make sure you study and understand these concepts.
Thursday, December 17
Quiz: Lessons 5.1 to 5.3
Homework: None
Friday, December 18
The Product Game
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Winter BREAK!!! See you next year J
Pre-Algebra Syllabus: Period 2
Important Information
• Students will have a Chapter 5 Math Test on Friday, December 18th.
• The lunchtime review session will be on Thursday, December 17th.
• This is your LAST math syllabus of 2009!!!
Monday, December 7
Lesson 5.1
Homework: Workbook pages 55-56 odd #s
Tuesday, December 8
Lesson 5.2
Homework: Workbook page 57 (7-16) and page 58 (all).
Wednesday, December 9
Lesson 5.3
Homework: Workbook pages 59-60 even #s
Thursday, December 10
Lesson 5.4
Homework: Workbook page 61 (#s 1-10) and page 62 (all)
Friday, December 11
Lesson 5.5
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Monday, December 14 (Field Trip Today- Periods 1-3 Shortened)
Begin Lesson 5.6
Homework: None
Tuesday, December 15
Finish Lesson 5.6
Homework: Workbook pages 63-65
Wednesday, December 16
Chapter 5 Practice Test (Book Page 261)
Homework: Finish Chapter 5 Practice Test in Textbook (page 261)
Thursday, December 17
Lunchtime Review Today!
Chapter 5 Review
Homework: STUDY! STUDY!! STUDY!!!
Friday, December 18
Chapter 4 Test
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Winter BREAK!!! See you next year ☺
Reading/LA: Periods 8 and 9
Important Information:
• Students working in the Greek Read-Ahead group are still be responsible for the Greek Myth vocabulary, as they will be taking the vocab tests. The students’ three read-ahead projects will be due on Tuesday, December 15th. They must also finish reading all of the Minor God Myths by 12/15.
• The Greek Myth final project is due on Wednesday, December 9.
• Students will have Minor God Vocabulary Test on Monday, December 14. The Minor God Comprehension test is on Tuesday, December 15.
• Students have a Greek Myth Major God Comprehension Test on Monday, December 7.
• Last week we started working on Greek Plays. Every student will all be assigned a role or job. Over the next two week students will need to memorize lines, prepare props, bring in costumes, make the play bill, etc. Our performances will be 12/16 and 12/17.
• The 4th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, January 12. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, December 7
Major Gods Comp Test
Introduce Minor God Vocabulary Sheet
Minor God Handout- Must be Completed by Monday, December 14th.
Read Minor Gods and Prometheus
Homework: Read Pandora. Work on projects. Prepare for play.
Tuesday, December 8
Read Deucalion, Eos, and Helios
Work on Minor Gods Handout
Vocabra Word Story: Your topic is Greek Myths
Homework: Finish your Myth Project- due tomorrow!
Wednesday, December 9
Turn in Projects
Read Selene, Pan, and Echo
Vocabra Spelling Race
Play Work Time
Homework: Work on Play- memorizing lines, bringing in props, costumes, etc…
Thursday, December 10
Read Syrinx, Wild & Vulgar Centaurs, and Alsclepius
Vocabra: Review for Tests
Play Work Time
Homework: Study for Vocabra Tests Tomorrow. Work on Myth Project.
Friday, December 11
Vocabra Tests #7
Read The Nine Muses and Orpheus
Work on Minor Gods Handout- due Monday
Review for Minor Gods Vocab Test
Play Work Time
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND! Study for you Minor Gods Vocabulary Test on Monday. Also, keep work on your job for the play.
Monday, December 14
Minor God Vocabulary Test
Review Minor Gods Handout
Study for Minor God Comprehension Test
Work on Greek Play
Homework: Make sure you have your lines memorized, props made, costumes ready, etc… Also, Read Ahead Projects are due tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 15
Minor Gods Comprehension Test
Dress Rehearsal
Homework: Play Preparation
Wednesday, December 16
Team 6-3 Presents Greek Myth Plays
Homework: None
Thursday, December 17
Team 6-3 Presents Greek Myth Plays
Homework: None
Friday, December 18
Heracles
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Winter BREAK!!! See you next year ☺
Important Information
Students will have a Lesson 5.1-5.3 Math Quiz on Thurs., December 17.
This is your LAST math syllabus of 2009!
Monday, December 7
Sudoku
Homework: None
Tuesday, December 8
Divisibility Rules
Homework: Workbook page 59 #s 11-16
Wednesday, December 9
Lesson 5.1 (Factors, Primes and Composites)
Homework: Workbook page 59 #s 5-10 and page 60 #17-22
Thursday, December 10
Lesson 5.1 (Prime Factorization)
Homework: Workbook page 60 #s 23-31
Friday, December 11
Lesson 5.2
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Monday, December 14 (Field Trip Today- Periods 1-3 Shortened)
Chapter 5 Vocabulary
Homework: None
Tuesday, December 15
Lesson 5.2 Index Card Activity
Homework: Workbook page 61 odd #s
Wednesday, December 16
Lesson 5.3
Homework: Workbook pages 63-64. You have a quiz on Lesson 5.1-5.3 tomorrow. Make sure you study and understand these concepts.
Thursday, December 17
Quiz: Lessons 5.1 to 5.3
Homework: None
Friday, December 18
The Product Game
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Winter BREAK!!! See you next year J
Pre-Algebra Syllabus: Period 2
Important Information
• Students will have a Chapter 5 Math Test on Friday, December 18th.
• The lunchtime review session will be on Thursday, December 17th.
• This is your LAST math syllabus of 2009!!!
Monday, December 7
Lesson 5.1
Homework: Workbook pages 55-56 odd #s
Tuesday, December 8
Lesson 5.2
Homework: Workbook page 57 (7-16) and page 58 (all).
Wednesday, December 9
Lesson 5.3
Homework: Workbook pages 59-60 even #s
Thursday, December 10
Lesson 5.4
Homework: Workbook page 61 (#s 1-10) and page 62 (all)
Friday, December 11
Lesson 5.5
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Monday, December 14 (Field Trip Today- Periods 1-3 Shortened)
Begin Lesson 5.6
Homework: None
Tuesday, December 15
Finish Lesson 5.6
Homework: Workbook pages 63-65
Wednesday, December 16
Chapter 5 Practice Test (Book Page 261)
Homework: Finish Chapter 5 Practice Test in Textbook (page 261)
Thursday, December 17
Lunchtime Review Today!
Chapter 5 Review
Homework: STUDY! STUDY!! STUDY!!!
Friday, December 18
Chapter 4 Test
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Winter BREAK!!! See you next year ☺
Reading/LA: Periods 8 and 9
Important Information:
• Students working in the Greek Read-Ahead group are still be responsible for the Greek Myth vocabulary, as they will be taking the vocab tests. The students’ three read-ahead projects will be due on Tuesday, December 15th. They must also finish reading all of the Minor God Myths by 12/15.
• The Greek Myth final project is due on Wednesday, December 9.
• Students will have Minor God Vocabulary Test on Monday, December 14. The Minor God Comprehension test is on Tuesday, December 15.
• Students have a Greek Myth Major God Comprehension Test on Monday, December 7.
• Last week we started working on Greek Plays. Every student will all be assigned a role or job. Over the next two week students will need to memorize lines, prepare props, bring in costumes, make the play bill, etc. Our performances will be 12/16 and 12/17.
• The 4th Reading Log is due on Tuesday, January 12. Don’t forget signatures!!!
Monday, December 7
Major Gods Comp Test
Introduce Minor God Vocabulary Sheet
Minor God Handout- Must be Completed by Monday, December 14th.
Read Minor Gods and Prometheus
Homework: Read Pandora. Work on projects. Prepare for play.
Tuesday, December 8
Read Deucalion, Eos, and Helios
Work on Minor Gods Handout
Vocabra Word Story: Your topic is Greek Myths
Homework: Finish your Myth Project- due tomorrow!
Wednesday, December 9
Turn in Projects
Read Selene, Pan, and Echo
Vocabra Spelling Race
Play Work Time
Homework: Work on Play- memorizing lines, bringing in props, costumes, etc…
Thursday, December 10
Read Syrinx, Wild & Vulgar Centaurs, and Alsclepius
Vocabra: Review for Tests
Play Work Time
Homework: Study for Vocabra Tests Tomorrow. Work on Myth Project.
Friday, December 11
Vocabra Tests #7
Read The Nine Muses and Orpheus
Work on Minor Gods Handout- due Monday
Review for Minor Gods Vocab Test
Play Work Time
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND! Study for you Minor Gods Vocabulary Test on Monday. Also, keep work on your job for the play.
Monday, December 14
Minor God Vocabulary Test
Review Minor Gods Handout
Study for Minor God Comprehension Test
Work on Greek Play
Homework: Make sure you have your lines memorized, props made, costumes ready, etc… Also, Read Ahead Projects are due tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 15
Minor Gods Comprehension Test
Dress Rehearsal
Homework: Play Preparation
Wednesday, December 16
Team 6-3 Presents Greek Myth Plays
Homework: None
Thursday, December 17
Team 6-3 Presents Greek Myth Plays
Homework: None
Friday, December 18
Heracles
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Winter BREAK!!! See you next year ☺
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Syllabi: Week of November 30
Math Syllabus 1st and 3rd Period
Important Information
• Students will have a Chapter 4 Math Test on Friday, December 4th.
• The lunchtime review session will be on Thursday, December 3rd.
Monday, November 30
Lesson 4.8
Homework: Workbook page 51 (all) and 53 (odd #s)
Tuesday, December 1
Lesson 4.8
Homework: Workbook page 55 (all) and page 57 (#1 and 6-16). Be sure you understand Lesson 4.8. You will have quick quiz over the lesson tomorrow!
Wednesday, December 2
Lesson 4.8 Quick Quiz
Chapter 4 Practice Test (Book Page 219)
Homework: Finish Chapter 4 Practice Test in Textbook (page 219)
Thursday, December 3 (Lunchtime Review Session TODAY)
Chapter 4 Review
Homework: STUDY! STUDY!! STUDY!!!
Friday, December 4
Chapter 4 Test
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Pre-Algebra Syllabus 2nd Period
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 4 Test on Wednesday, December 2nd.
• The lunchtime review will be on Tuesday, 12/1.
Monday, November 30
Chapter 4 Online Review: Media Center
Homework: Finish Online Review Packet
Tuesday, December 1 (Lunchtime Review Session TODAY)
Chapter 4 Review
Homework: STUDY! STUDY!! STUDY!!!
Wednesday, December 2
Chapter 4 Test
Homework: None
Thursday, December 3
Chapter 5 Pre-Assessment
Homework: Fractions Between Fractions
Friday, December 4
Math Games
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Reading/LA Syllabus 8th/9th Period
Important Information:
• The 3rd Reading Log is due on Tuesday, December 1. Don’t forget signatures!!!
• Students working in the Greek Read-Ahead group have their Major God Mastery Test on Monday 11/30. If they score a 90% or higher they will continue reading and work on differentiated projects. The read ahead students will still be responsible for the Greek Myth vocabulary, as they will be taking the vocab tests. The students’ three read-ahead projects will be due on Tuesday, December 15th. They must also finish reading all of the Minor God Myths by 12/15.
• All students will be introduced to Greek Myth Project this week- the final project will be due on Wednesday, December 9.
• Students will have a Greek Myth Major God Vocabulary Test on Friday, December 4. They will have a Greek Myth Major God Comprehension Test on Monday, December 7.
• This week we are beginning work on Greek Plays. Every student will all be assigned a role or job. Over the next two week students will need to memorize lines, prepare props, bring in costumes, make the play bill, etc. Our performances will be 12/16 and 12/17.
Monday, November 30
Greek Read-Ahead: Major Gods Comp Test Today
Introduce Vocabra List #7
Greek Vocab Notes: Hades, Persephone, and Dionysus
Read and Chart Hermes
Homework: Read and Chart Hades. Finish your Reading Log- it is due tomorrow with parent signatures.
Tuesday, December 1
Reading Log #3 Due TODAY
Read and Chart Persephone & Demeter
Introduce Greek Myth Project- due Wednesday 12/9
Start Planning for Project
Homework: Work on Myth Project
Wednesday, December 2
Read and Chart Dionysus
Vocabra: Draw the Meaning of the Word using the Word ITSELF
Introduce Plays and Assign Roles
Homework: Pick two Gods/Goddess that you think would be interesting to compare and contrast. Tonight you should make a list of everything these two Gods/Goddess have in common (@ least 6 things in common).
Thursday, December 3
Begin God/Goddess Venn Diagram
Review for Greek Myth Major God Vocabulary Test- tomorrow
Vocabra: Write one sentence for each word.
Homework: Study for Myth Major God Vocabulary Test Tomorrow. Work on Myth Project.
December 4
Greek Myth Major God Vocabulary Test
Work on Venn Diagram
Myth Jeopardy
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND! Study for you Major Gods Comprehension Test on Monday. You should be studying your chart. If you did not finish your Venn Diagram in class you should also finish that over the weekend.
Important Information
• Students will have a Chapter 4 Math Test on Friday, December 4th.
• The lunchtime review session will be on Thursday, December 3rd.
Monday, November 30
Lesson 4.8
Homework: Workbook page 51 (all) and 53 (odd #s)
Tuesday, December 1
Lesson 4.8
Homework: Workbook page 55 (all) and page 57 (#1 and 6-16). Be sure you understand Lesson 4.8. You will have quick quiz over the lesson tomorrow!
Wednesday, December 2
Lesson 4.8 Quick Quiz
Chapter 4 Practice Test (Book Page 219)
Homework: Finish Chapter 4 Practice Test in Textbook (page 219)
Thursday, December 3 (Lunchtime Review Session TODAY)
Chapter 4 Review
Homework: STUDY! STUDY!! STUDY!!!
Friday, December 4
Chapter 4 Test
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Pre-Algebra Syllabus 2nd Period
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 4 Test on Wednesday, December 2nd.
• The lunchtime review will be on Tuesday, 12/1.
Monday, November 30
Chapter 4 Online Review: Media Center
Homework: Finish Online Review Packet
Tuesday, December 1 (Lunchtime Review Session TODAY)
Chapter 4 Review
Homework: STUDY! STUDY!! STUDY!!!
Wednesday, December 2
Chapter 4 Test
Homework: None
Thursday, December 3
Chapter 5 Pre-Assessment
Homework: Fractions Between Fractions
Friday, December 4
Math Games
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Reading/LA Syllabus 8th/9th Period
Important Information:
• The 3rd Reading Log is due on Tuesday, December 1. Don’t forget signatures!!!
• Students working in the Greek Read-Ahead group have their Major God Mastery Test on Monday 11/30. If they score a 90% or higher they will continue reading and work on differentiated projects. The read ahead students will still be responsible for the Greek Myth vocabulary, as they will be taking the vocab tests. The students’ three read-ahead projects will be due on Tuesday, December 15th. They must also finish reading all of the Minor God Myths by 12/15.
• All students will be introduced to Greek Myth Project this week- the final project will be due on Wednesday, December 9.
• Students will have a Greek Myth Major God Vocabulary Test on Friday, December 4. They will have a Greek Myth Major God Comprehension Test on Monday, December 7.
• This week we are beginning work on Greek Plays. Every student will all be assigned a role or job. Over the next two week students will need to memorize lines, prepare props, bring in costumes, make the play bill, etc. Our performances will be 12/16 and 12/17.
Monday, November 30
Greek Read-Ahead: Major Gods Comp Test Today
Introduce Vocabra List #7
Greek Vocab Notes: Hades, Persephone, and Dionysus
Read and Chart Hermes
Homework: Read and Chart Hades. Finish your Reading Log- it is due tomorrow with parent signatures.
Tuesday, December 1
Reading Log #3 Due TODAY
Read and Chart Persephone & Demeter
Introduce Greek Myth Project- due Wednesday 12/9
Start Planning for Project
Homework: Work on Myth Project
Wednesday, December 2
Read and Chart Dionysus
Vocabra: Draw the Meaning of the Word using the Word ITSELF
Introduce Plays and Assign Roles
Homework: Pick two Gods/Goddess that you think would be interesting to compare and contrast. Tonight you should make a list of everything these two Gods/Goddess have in common (@ least 6 things in common).
Thursday, December 3
Begin God/Goddess Venn Diagram
Review for Greek Myth Major God Vocabulary Test- tomorrow
Vocabra: Write one sentence for each word.
Homework: Study for Myth Major God Vocabulary Test Tomorrow. Work on Myth Project.
December 4
Greek Myth Major God Vocabulary Test
Work on Venn Diagram
Myth Jeopardy
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND! Study for you Major Gods Comprehension Test on Monday. You should be studying your chart. If you did not finish your Venn Diagram in class you should also finish that over the weekend.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Syllabi: Week of November 16
Ms. Koplin
Math Syllabus 1st and 3rd
Week of November 16, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information
• Students will have a Chapter 4 Math Test on Friday, December 4th.
Monday, November 16
Review Workbook pages 45-46
Lesson 4.3
Homework: Workbook pages 47-48 (due Wednesday)
Tuesday, November 17
No Math: Field Trip
Homework: Finish Workbook pages 47-48
Wednesday, November 18
Lesson 4.4
Homework: None
Thursday, November 19
Finish Lesson 4.4
WB pgs 49-50
Homework: Finish WB pgs 49-50
Friday, November 20
Lesson 4.5
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Monday, November 23
Lesson 4.6
Homework: None
Tuesday, November 24
Lesson 4.7
Homework: Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday ☺
Ms. Koplin
Pre-Algebra Syllabus 2nd Period
Week of November 16, 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.
• We began My Special Number Project this week. Students will have some in class time to complete this project, but the majority of the project will be done at home. The project is due on Tues., November 24.
• Students will take a Chapter 4 Test on Wednesday, December 2nd.
Monday, November 16
The Product Game
Lesson 4.5
Homework: Workbook pages 49-50 (due Wednesday)
Tuesday, November 17
No Math: Field Trip
Homework: Finish Workbook pages 49-50
Wednesday, November 18
AMC 8 Math Competition
Homework: None
Thursday, November 19
My Special Number Work Day
Homework: Lesson 4.5 Real World Problem Solving OR Lesson 4.5 Challenge
Friday, November 20
Lesson 4.6
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!! Work on My Special Number- due on Tuesday 11/24
Monday, November 23
Lesson 4.7
Homework: Finish My Special Project- due tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 24
Turn in My Special Number
Review Lesson 4.7
Homework: Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday ☺
Ms. Koplin
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 16, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• Your third reading log is due on Tuesday, December 1.
• The students who showed mastery of basic pronouns have been working on advanced pronoun use and will complete a pronoun challenge packet that is due on Monday, November 16th. They will then take a test over these concepts on Tues, November 17th.
• Students take a test on Language Network Lessons 3.1 to 3.4 on Tues., November 17th.
• Students took a Greek Myth Pre-Test last week. The students that showed mastery of these Myths will be working on an Expert Myth project in class and at home. These students have received a rubric explaining the requirements of the project.
• Advanced readers who did not qualify as a myth expert will have an opportunity to do some read ahead differentiated work as we get further into the myths. More info about the read-ahead group will be given on Friday. Students must read and chart the remainder of the Major Gods then take a test on 11/30 to show their mastery. If they score a 90% or higher they will continue reading and work on differentiated projects.
Monday, November 16
Read Zeus and His Family
It Was Done for Whom? It Was Done to Whom? Direct and Indirect Objects Handout
Pronoun Jeopardy
Homework: Study for Pronoun Test TOMORROW. Also, the field trip is tomorrow! You must be to school on time!
Tuesday, November 17
Grammar Test
Remember the Titans
Homework: NONE
Wednesday, November 18
Finish Remember the Titans
Vocabulary: Hera and Hephaestus
Read and Chart Hera
Vocabra Comic Strip
Homework: Finish Comic Strip
Thursday, November 19
LA Benchmark Tests
Vocabulary: Aphrodite, Ares, and Athena
Read Hephaestus
Review for Vocabra Tests
Homework: Study for Vocabra Tests Tomorrow
Friday, November 20
Vocabra Vocabulary and Spelling Test
LA Benchmark
Read Aphrodite and Ares
Introduce Read-Ahead Differentiation
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND! Myth Experts- your final project is due on Monday 11/23
Monday, November 23
Media Center Front Tables 8th Period
Vocabulary: Poseidon, Apollo, Artemis, and Hermes
Read and Chart Athena
Homework: Read and Chart Poseidon
Tuesday, November 24
Review Poseidon
Read and Chart Apollo and Artemis
Present Expert Project
Homework: Have a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday! Students participating in the Read-Ahead group must be ready to take their mastery test on Monday, November 30th.
Math Syllabus 1st and 3rd
Week of November 16, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information
• Students will have a Chapter 4 Math Test on Friday, December 4th.
Monday, November 16
Review Workbook pages 45-46
Lesson 4.3
Homework: Workbook pages 47-48 (due Wednesday)
Tuesday, November 17
No Math: Field Trip
Homework: Finish Workbook pages 47-48
Wednesday, November 18
Lesson 4.4
Homework: None
Thursday, November 19
Finish Lesson 4.4
WB pgs 49-50
Homework: Finish WB pgs 49-50
Friday, November 20
Lesson 4.5
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Monday, November 23
Lesson 4.6
Homework: None
Tuesday, November 24
Lesson 4.7
Homework: Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday ☺
Ms. Koplin
Pre-Algebra Syllabus 2nd Period
Week of November 16, 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.
• We began My Special Number Project this week. Students will have some in class time to complete this project, but the majority of the project will be done at home. The project is due on Tues., November 24.
• Students will take a Chapter 4 Test on Wednesday, December 2nd.
Monday, November 16
The Product Game
Lesson 4.5
Homework: Workbook pages 49-50 (due Wednesday)
Tuesday, November 17
No Math: Field Trip
Homework: Finish Workbook pages 49-50
Wednesday, November 18
AMC 8 Math Competition
Homework: None
Thursday, November 19
My Special Number Work Day
Homework: Lesson 4.5 Real World Problem Solving OR Lesson 4.5 Challenge
Friday, November 20
Lesson 4.6
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!! Work on My Special Number- due on Tuesday 11/24
Monday, November 23
Lesson 4.7
Homework: Finish My Special Project- due tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 24
Turn in My Special Number
Review Lesson 4.7
Homework: Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday ☺
Ms. Koplin
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 16, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• Your third reading log is due on Tuesday, December 1.
• The students who showed mastery of basic pronouns have been working on advanced pronoun use and will complete a pronoun challenge packet that is due on Monday, November 16th. They will then take a test over these concepts on Tues, November 17th.
• Students take a test on Language Network Lessons 3.1 to 3.4 on Tues., November 17th.
• Students took a Greek Myth Pre-Test last week. The students that showed mastery of these Myths will be working on an Expert Myth project in class and at home. These students have received a rubric explaining the requirements of the project.
• Advanced readers who did not qualify as a myth expert will have an opportunity to do some read ahead differentiated work as we get further into the myths. More info about the read-ahead group will be given on Friday. Students must read and chart the remainder of the Major Gods then take a test on 11/30 to show their mastery. If they score a 90% or higher they will continue reading and work on differentiated projects.
Monday, November 16
Read Zeus and His Family
It Was Done for Whom? It Was Done to Whom? Direct and Indirect Objects Handout
Pronoun Jeopardy
Homework: Study for Pronoun Test TOMORROW. Also, the field trip is tomorrow! You must be to school on time!
Tuesday, November 17
Grammar Test
Remember the Titans
Homework: NONE
Wednesday, November 18
Finish Remember the Titans
Vocabulary: Hera and Hephaestus
Read and Chart Hera
Vocabra Comic Strip
Homework: Finish Comic Strip
Thursday, November 19
LA Benchmark Tests
Vocabulary: Aphrodite, Ares, and Athena
Read Hephaestus
Review for Vocabra Tests
Homework: Study for Vocabra Tests Tomorrow
Friday, November 20
Vocabra Vocabulary and Spelling Test
LA Benchmark
Read Aphrodite and Ares
Introduce Read-Ahead Differentiation
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND! Myth Experts- your final project is due on Monday 11/23
Monday, November 23
Media Center Front Tables 8th Period
Vocabulary: Poseidon, Apollo, Artemis, and Hermes
Read and Chart Athena
Homework: Read and Chart Poseidon
Tuesday, November 24
Review Poseidon
Read and Chart Apollo and Artemis
Present Expert Project
Homework: Have a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday! Students participating in the Read-Ahead group must be ready to take their mastery test on Monday, November 30th.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Syllabi: Week of November 9
Ms. Koplin
Math Syllabus 1st and 3rd Period
Week of November 9, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Monday, November 9
Math Games
Homework: None
Tuesday, November 10
Chapter 4 Vocabulary Notes
Homework: Chapter 4 Crossword Puzzle
Wednesday, November 11
Lesson 4.1
Homework: Workbook Page 43 odd numbers and Page 44 all
Thursday, November 12
Lesson 4.2
Homework: Tomorrow is Julian SPIRIT Day! Wear Red AND White or Julian Clothing.
Friday, November 13
Workbook Pages 46-46
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
Pre-Algebra Syllabus 2nd Period
Week of November 9, 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.
• We are beginning My Special Number Project this week. Students will have some in class time to complete this project, but the majority of the project will be done at home. The project is due on Tues., November 24.
Monday, November 9
Divisibility Rules
Workbook Pages 43-44
Differentiated Option: Page 44 and Challenge 4.2
Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 43-44 or Differentiated Option: Page 44 and Challenge 4.2
Tuesday, November 10
Lesson 4.3 Study Guide
Workbook Pages 45-46
Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 45-46
Wednesday, November 11
Lesson 4.4
Homework: None
Thursday, November 12
4.4 Exploration: Cicada Cycles
Homework: Workbook Page 47 odd #s or Challenge 4.4. Tomorrow is Julian SPIRIT Day! Wear Red AND White or Julian Clothing.
Friday, November 13 (Spirit Day)
Introduce My Special Number (due 11/24)
Select Number and Start Planning
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 9, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• Your third reading log is due on Tuesday, December 1.
• Last week all students took a pre-test on pronouns. The students who showed mastery of these more basic pronouns will work on advanced pronoun use and will complete a pronoun challenge packet that is due on Monday, November 16th. They will then take a test over these concepts on Tuesday, November 17th.
• Students take a test on Language Network Lessons 3.1 to 3.4 on Tues., November 17th.
Monday, November 9
Introduce Vocabra Words: List 6
Review Socratic Seminars
Grammar Lesson 3.3
Homework: Review Vocabra Words
Tuesday, November 10
Read Singapore Whipping
Read Singapore Whipping AGAIN and Mark Accordingly
Grammar 3.3 Handout Pg 50
Vocabra: Write a conversation between two people about Buried Treasure (You must use all 12 words and underline them).
Homework: Finish writing your conversation. Read your Socratic Seminar Article AGAIN! Also, write TWO high level questions about the Socratic Seminar article- these questions should not be able to be answered with a yes or no. They need to require more thought!
Wednesday, November 11
Grammar: Lesson 3.4
Hold Socratic Seminar: Singapore Whipping
Homework: Grammar Handout pg 53
Thursday, November 12
Begin Greek Myth Unit
Greek Myth Pretest
Introduce Myths and Element Chart
Read Olden Times and Gaea
Chart Gaea
Vocabra Word Story: Topic is Turkeys
Homework: Finish Vocabra Word Story about Turkeys. Tomorrow is Julian SPIRIT Day! Wear Red AND White or Julian Clothing.
Friday, November 13
Grammar Handout 3.4
Myth Vocab Notes: Titans, Cronus, Zeus & His Family
Read and Chart Titans and Cronus
Share Vocabra Turkey Stories
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND! Study for your grammar test coming up on Tuesday 11/17. Grammar Differentiation: Your grammar packet is due on Monday!
Math Syllabus 1st and 3rd Period
Week of November 9, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Monday, November 9
Math Games
Homework: None
Tuesday, November 10
Chapter 4 Vocabulary Notes
Homework: Chapter 4 Crossword Puzzle
Wednesday, November 11
Lesson 4.1
Homework: Workbook Page 43 odd numbers and Page 44 all
Thursday, November 12
Lesson 4.2
Homework: Tomorrow is Julian SPIRIT Day! Wear Red AND White or Julian Clothing.
Friday, November 13
Workbook Pages 46-46
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
Pre-Algebra Syllabus 2nd Period
Week of November 9, 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.
• We are beginning My Special Number Project this week. Students will have some in class time to complete this project, but the majority of the project will be done at home. The project is due on Tues., November 24.
Monday, November 9
Divisibility Rules
Workbook Pages 43-44
Differentiated Option: Page 44 and Challenge 4.2
Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 43-44 or Differentiated Option: Page 44 and Challenge 4.2
Tuesday, November 10
Lesson 4.3 Study Guide
Workbook Pages 45-46
Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 45-46
Wednesday, November 11
Lesson 4.4
Homework: None
Thursday, November 12
4.4 Exploration: Cicada Cycles
Homework: Workbook Page 47 odd #s or Challenge 4.4. Tomorrow is Julian SPIRIT Day! Wear Red AND White or Julian Clothing.
Friday, November 13 (Spirit Day)
Introduce My Special Number (due 11/24)
Select Number and Start Planning
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 9, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• Your third reading log is due on Tuesday, December 1.
• Last week all students took a pre-test on pronouns. The students who showed mastery of these more basic pronouns will work on advanced pronoun use and will complete a pronoun challenge packet that is due on Monday, November 16th. They will then take a test over these concepts on Tuesday, November 17th.
• Students take a test on Language Network Lessons 3.1 to 3.4 on Tues., November 17th.
Monday, November 9
Introduce Vocabra Words: List 6
Review Socratic Seminars
Grammar Lesson 3.3
Homework: Review Vocabra Words
Tuesday, November 10
Read Singapore Whipping
Read Singapore Whipping AGAIN and Mark Accordingly
Grammar 3.3 Handout Pg 50
Vocabra: Write a conversation between two people about Buried Treasure (You must use all 12 words and underline them).
Homework: Finish writing your conversation. Read your Socratic Seminar Article AGAIN! Also, write TWO high level questions about the Socratic Seminar article- these questions should not be able to be answered with a yes or no. They need to require more thought!
Wednesday, November 11
Grammar: Lesson 3.4
Hold Socratic Seminar: Singapore Whipping
Homework: Grammar Handout pg 53
Thursday, November 12
Begin Greek Myth Unit
Greek Myth Pretest
Introduce Myths and Element Chart
Read Olden Times and Gaea
Chart Gaea
Vocabra Word Story: Topic is Turkeys
Homework: Finish Vocabra Word Story about Turkeys. Tomorrow is Julian SPIRIT Day! Wear Red AND White or Julian Clothing.
Friday, November 13
Grammar Handout 3.4
Myth Vocab Notes: Titans, Cronus, Zeus & His Family
Read and Chart Titans and Cronus
Share Vocabra Turkey Stories
Homework: Have a SUPER WEEKEND! Study for your grammar test coming up on Tuesday 11/17. Grammar Differentiation: Your grammar packet is due on Monday!
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