Ms. Koplin: Team 6-3

Due to the Snow Days we did not have Parent- Teacher Conferences on Thursday. Our District is in the process of figuring out alternative plans. As soon as I know I will send home information. Thank you for your understanding in the unique situation.
Research: The research outlines are due on Tuesday, February 8. Due to the snow days we lost one work day so now they will be due at the end of the day on Tuesday. We will have the COWS on Tues. for any students who need those extra periods to finish up.
We will begin writing our essays this week. A typed draft of your introduction paragraph is due on Thursday 2/10. We will review how to write these in class this week. We will also work on writing conclusion paragraphs. The typed first draft is due on Wednesday 2/16.
The Cay Project (Book in A…) is due on Friday, February 11. Please be sure your group is productively working on this throughout the week.
Our fifth Reading Log is due on Friday, February 11. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.

Monday, February 7

Introduce List #10 Vocabra

Outline Work Time: COWs periods 8-9

Homework: Work on your outline. It is due by the end of 9^th period tomorrow. You need to write 6 Vocabra Sentences. If your last name starts with A-K write sentences using the first six words; if you last name starts with M-Z write sentences using the last six words.

Tuesday, February 8

Begin Outline Conferences

Outline Work Time: COWs Periods 8-9

Work on Book in A…

Homework: Work on Book in A….

Wednesday, February 9

Finish Outline Conferences

How to Write an Introduction Paragraph

Vocabra Word Drawing

Homework: Finish your introduction paragraph (STRONGLY recommended that it be typed and double spaced)

Thursday, February 10

Peer Revisions: Introduction Paragraph

Work on Drafting your Research Paper

Work on Book in A… (Due tomorrow)

Homework: Work on your 1^st Typed Draft of the Research Paper- it is due on Wednesday. Make sure your group is done with Book in A... it is due tomorrow. Your 5^th reading log is due tomorrow- be sure to get parent signatures.

Friday, February 11

Turn in Book in A…

Turn in Reading Log

How to Write a Conclusion Paragraph

Homework: Have an OUTSTANDING weekend!!! Work on your research paper! Your first typed draft is due on Wednesday 2/16.

Friday, January 28, 2011

Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of January 31

Ms. Koplin

Reading/ LA Syllabus

Week of January 31, 2011

Email: lkoplin@op97.org

Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com/

Important Information:

Conferences are on Thursday, February 3. Conference Schedules went home three weeks ago and is posted on my blog. Remember you need to arrive 15 minutes early. Please email me if you need to change your scheduled time!
Research: Please be sure to follow along with the due dates given! Just as a reminder: the Final Note Cards/Source Cards are due on Monday 1/31. A BIG thank you to all the parents that volunteered to help out with this major project.
Our fifth Reading Log is due on Friday, February 11. Students must read 2 or more books each month, log the book, and obtain parent signatures for each book read.

Monday, January 31

Final Notes Cards due TODAY!

Media Center: Computers

Homework: Start planning your outline- we are beginning tomorrow.

Tuesday, February 1

Return Final Note Cards

Plan for Outline

Demonstrate Inspiration (computer program)

9^th Period: COWS to begin Outline

Homework: Keep working on your outline!

Wednesday, February 2

8^th/9^th Period COWS: Outline Work Time