Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of September 5

Ms. Koplin

Reading/LA Syllabus

Week of September 5, 2011

Email:  lkoplin@op97.org

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

Important Information:

·         Remember the syllabus is posted on my blog each week.

·         You will have a reading test on Wednesday, September 14.  The test will cover the Reading Strategies and Elements of Plots.

·         Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is Wednesday, September 14, at 6:45 P.M.  Please remember that curriculum night is for parents only; students are asked not to attend.

Monday, September 5
No School: Labor Day

Homework: Simile Practice Sheet is due tomorrow.

Tuesday, September 6 (LANGUAGE ARTS)

Simile Practice Sheet due

Metaphor Notes, Practice, and Play

Homework: Metaphor Practice Sheet- due on Friday

Wednesday, September 7

Media Center Orientation

Homework: None

Thursday: September 8 (READING)

Plot Coaster Notes and Review

Elements of Plot: Team Story “After Hours”

Homework: Study for your test on Reading Strategies and Elements of Plot.

Friday, September 9 (LANGUAGE ARTS)

Metaphor Practice Sheet due

Personification Notes

Identify Personification within Metaphor Play

Practice Personification

Homework: Have a fabulous weekend!!! Personification Practice Sheet- due on Tuesday 9/13.

PICTURE DAY IS ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Reading/LA Syllabus: Week of August 29

Ms. Koplin

Reading/LA Syllabus

Week of August 29, 2011

Email:  lkoplin@op97.org

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

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

Email:  lkoplin@op97.org

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

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.

Parent signature ______________________________________ Date______________

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