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.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Syllabi: Week of November 2
Ms. Koplin
Math Syllabus (1st and 3rd)
Week of November 2, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• The Chapter 3 Test is on Thursday, November 5. I will have a lunchtime review session on Wednesday, November 4.
Monday, November 2
Lesson 3.6
Homework: Workbook Pages 37 all and Page 41 Odd #s
Tuesday, November 3
Chapter 3 Review: Textbook Page 161 #1-15 and 22-29
Homework: Finish Textbook Page 161 #1-15 and 22-29
Wednesday, November 4 (Lunchtime Review Session TODAY)
Review Chapter 3
Homework: STUDY! Remember to study for a math test you must work out problems!
Thursday, November 5
Chapter 3 Test
Homework: None
Friday, November 6
No School
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
Pre-Algebra Syllabus 2nd Period
Week of November 2, 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.
Monday, November 2
Lesson 4.1 (Writing Factor Lists and Identifying Primes and Composites)
Play The Factor Game
Homework: None
Tuesday, November 3
Finish Playing The Factor Game
Lesson 4.1 (Using Factor Trees)
Homework: WB Pages 41-42
Wednesday, November 4
Introduce Vocabulary Packet
Homework: Make a Crossword Puzzle Using 10 or more of the Chapter 4 words. I suggest using a puzzle maker program on the Internet. You need to bring in two blank copies and an answer key tomorrow.
Thursday, November 5
Complete Student Made Crossword Puzzles
Lesson 4.2
Homework: Enjoy your day off!
Friday, November 6
No School: Veterans Day
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL 3-Day Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
8th Period Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 2, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• Your third reading log is due on Tuesday, December 1.
• Students will take a pre-test on basic pronouns. Students who show mastery of these more basic pronouns will work on advanced pronoun use over the next two weeks. They will take a test on these concepts on Thursday, November 17th.
• Students will work on a Pronoun unit over the next two weeks and take a test on Language Network Lessons 3.1 to 3.4 on Tuesday, November 17th.
Monday, November 2
Pronoun Pre-Test
Write 8 sentences using 8 Vocabra Words
Homework: Make a BINGO card with 16 spaces using any Vocabra words from lists 1-5. Review the definitions of all the words- you will need to know these to play BINGO tomorrow ☺
Tuesday, November 3
Grammar Lesson 3.1
Vocabra BINGO (Lists 1-5)
Homework: Grammar Handout Page 44: What is a Pronoun?
Wednesday, November 4
Grammar Lesson 3.2 (Handout Page 46)
Vocabra Spelling BINGO
Homework: Study for your Vocabra Tests tomorrow.
Thursday, November 5
Vocabra Tests #5
Homework: ENJOY YOUR THREE-DAY WEEKEND ☺
Friday, November 6
No School: Veterans Day
Homework: NONE
Science Fiction Novel Study: Things Not Seen
Ms. Koplin
9th Period Reading Syllabus
Week of November 2, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• You are expected to have your book with you in class each day. It is very important that you keep up with your reading and homework during our Sci-Fi unit!
• We are finishing the novel this week. Your vocabulary packet must be completed by Thursday, November 5.
Monday, November 2
Review Chapter 19-23 Comprehension Questions
Read Chapter 24
Homework: Read Chapter 25
Tuesday, November 3
Read Chapters 26-27
Homework: Work on Vocab Packet- due Thursday
Wednesday, November 4
Read Chapter 28
Work on Vocabulary Packet
Homework: Finish Vocabulary Packet- Due tomorrow
Thursday November 5
Last Day of Sci-Fi Unit
Chapters 24-28 Comprehension Questions
Review Vocab Packet
Revisit Predictions Made Before Reading the Novel- Were you right?
Rate Things Not Seen
Collect Books
Homework: I hope you enjoyed reading Things Not Seen! Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, November 6
No School: Veterans Day
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Math Syllabus (1st and 3rd)
Week of November 2, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• The Chapter 3 Test is on Thursday, November 5. I will have a lunchtime review session on Wednesday, November 4.
Monday, November 2
Lesson 3.6
Homework: Workbook Pages 37 all and Page 41 Odd #s
Tuesday, November 3
Chapter 3 Review: Textbook Page 161 #1-15 and 22-29
Homework: Finish Textbook Page 161 #1-15 and 22-29
Wednesday, November 4 (Lunchtime Review Session TODAY)
Review Chapter 3
Homework: STUDY! Remember to study for a math test you must work out problems!
Thursday, November 5
Chapter 3 Test
Homework: None
Friday, November 6
No School
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
Pre-Algebra Syllabus 2nd Period
Week of November 2, 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.
Monday, November 2
Lesson 4.1 (Writing Factor Lists and Identifying Primes and Composites)
Play The Factor Game
Homework: None
Tuesday, November 3
Finish Playing The Factor Game
Lesson 4.1 (Using Factor Trees)
Homework: WB Pages 41-42
Wednesday, November 4
Introduce Vocabulary Packet
Homework: Make a Crossword Puzzle Using 10 or more of the Chapter 4 words. I suggest using a puzzle maker program on the Internet. You need to bring in two blank copies and an answer key tomorrow.
Thursday, November 5
Complete Student Made Crossword Puzzles
Lesson 4.2
Homework: Enjoy your day off!
Friday, November 6
No School: Veterans Day
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL 3-Day Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
8th Period Language Arts Syllabus
Week of November 2, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• Your third reading log is due on Tuesday, December 1.
• Students will take a pre-test on basic pronouns. Students who show mastery of these more basic pronouns will work on advanced pronoun use over the next two weeks. They will take a test on these concepts on Thursday, November 17th.
• Students will work on a Pronoun unit over the next two weeks and take a test on Language Network Lessons 3.1 to 3.4 on Tuesday, November 17th.
Monday, November 2
Pronoun Pre-Test
Write 8 sentences using 8 Vocabra Words
Homework: Make a BINGO card with 16 spaces using any Vocabra words from lists 1-5. Review the definitions of all the words- you will need to know these to play BINGO tomorrow ☺
Tuesday, November 3
Grammar Lesson 3.1
Vocabra BINGO (Lists 1-5)
Homework: Grammar Handout Page 44: What is a Pronoun?
Wednesday, November 4
Grammar Lesson 3.2 (Handout Page 46)
Vocabra Spelling BINGO
Homework: Study for your Vocabra Tests tomorrow.
Thursday, November 5
Vocabra Tests #5
Homework: ENJOY YOUR THREE-DAY WEEKEND ☺
Friday, November 6
No School: Veterans Day
Homework: NONE
Science Fiction Novel Study: Things Not Seen
Ms. Koplin
9th Period Reading Syllabus
Week of November 2, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• You are expected to have your book with you in class each day. It is very important that you keep up with your reading and homework during our Sci-Fi unit!
• We are finishing the novel this week. Your vocabulary packet must be completed by Thursday, November 5.
Monday, November 2
Review Chapter 19-23 Comprehension Questions
Read Chapter 24
Homework: Read Chapter 25
Tuesday, November 3
Read Chapters 26-27
Homework: Work on Vocab Packet- due Thursday
Wednesday, November 4
Read Chapter 28
Work on Vocabulary Packet
Homework: Finish Vocabulary Packet- Due tomorrow
Thursday November 5
Last Day of Sci-Fi Unit
Chapters 24-28 Comprehension Questions
Review Vocab Packet
Revisit Predictions Made Before Reading the Novel- Were you right?
Rate Things Not Seen
Collect Books
Homework: I hope you enjoyed reading Things Not Seen! Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, November 6
No School: Veterans Day
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Syllabi: Week of October 26
Ms. Koplin
Math Syllabus 1st and 3rd Period
Week of October 26, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• The Chapter 3 Test is on Thursday, November 5. I will have a lunchtime review session on Wednesday, November 4.
Monday, October 26 (RED DAY)
Finish Mathnet Mystery
Lesson 3.1
Homework: Workbook Pages 31-32
Tuesday, October 27 (SPORTS DAY)
Lesson 3.2
Homework: Workbook Page 33
Wednesday, October 28 (WACKY DAY)
Lesson 3.3
Homework: None
Thursday, October 29 (TIE DAY)
Review Lesson 3.3
Workbook Pages 35-36
Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 35-36
Friday, October 30 (HALLOWEEN COSTUME DAY)
Lesson 3.4
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
Pre-Algebra Syllabus
Week of October 26, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 3 Test on Wednesday October 28th. I will have a lunchtime review session on Tuesday, October 27th.
Monday, October 26 (RED DAY)
Check In and Review Workbook Pages 37-38
Lesson 3.6
Homework: Workbook Pages 39-40
Tuesday, October 27 (SPORTS DAY)
Lunchtime Review Session TODAY
Chapter 3 Review (Computers 3rd Period)
Homework: Study! Remember the best way to study for math is to DO math problems ☺
Wednesday, October 28 (WACKY DAY)
Chapter 3 Test
Homework: None
Thursday, October 29 (TIE DAY)
Chapter 4 Pre-Assessment
Homework: None
Friday, October 30 (HALLOWEEN COSTUME DAY)
Math Games!
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
8th Period Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 26, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• Your second reading log is due on Thursday, October 29.
• Students will have a test on Chapter 2 Nouns on Tuesday, October 27th. Students who showed mastery of nouns are working on differentiated project, which will be due on Tuesday, October 27th; these students do not need to take the noun test.
• Permission slips and money for School House Rocks are on Friday, October 30th.
• Remember it is Red Ribbon SPIRIT WEEK! Say no to DRUGS!
Monday, October 26 (RED DAY)
Introduce Vocabra List 5
Grammar: Review Chapter 2
Homework: STUDY for your Chapter 2 Noun Test TOMORROW!
Tuesday, October 27 (SPORTS DAY)
Chapter 2 Grammar Test: Nouns
Vocabra: Pick 3 of your favorite words from this weeks list. Write one-two sentences using these words then neatly drawing the sentence using color.
Homework: Finish Vocabra 3 Favorite Words Sentence(s) and Drawing (must be colored).
Wednesday, October 28 (WACKY DAY)
Review Vocabra Homework
Write RRW Slogans Using Vocabra Words (Optional- Make into Ad)
Read Pleasure Books and Work on Reading Logs
Homework: YOUR 2nd READING LOG IS DUE TOMORROW!!! Make sure you have all book information logged and your parent signatures!
Thursday October 29 (Tie Day)
Turn in 2nd Reading Log
Media Center 8th Period: Check Out/Return Books
Homework: Your permission slip and money for the School House Rock field trip is due TOMORROW!
Friday, October 30 (HALLOWEEN COSTUME DAY)
Vocabra: Write a SCARY story using all 12 of your words
Share SPOOKY STORIES
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Science Fiction Novel Study: Things Not Seen
Ms. Koplin
9th Period Reading Syllabus
Week of October 26, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• You are expected to have your book with you in class each day. It is very important that you keep up with your reading and homework during our Sci-Fi unit!
• Please do not read ahead! Fight the urge!
Monday, October 26
Read Chapter 15-16
Homework: Read Chapter 17
Tuesday, October 27
Chapter 17 Pop Quiz (shhhh…)
Read Chapters 18
Chapter 14-18 Comprehension Questions
Homework: Finish Comprehension Questions: Chapters 14-18
Wednesday, October 28
Review Comprehension Questions: Chapters 14-18
Read Chapters 19-20
Homework: None
Thursday October 29
Read Chapters 21-22
Homework: None
Friday, October 30
Read Chapter 23
Chapter 19-23 Comprehension Questions
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Math Syllabus 1st and 3rd Period
Week of October 26, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• The Chapter 3 Test is on Thursday, November 5. I will have a lunchtime review session on Wednesday, November 4.
Monday, October 26 (RED DAY)
Finish Mathnet Mystery
Lesson 3.1
Homework: Workbook Pages 31-32
Tuesday, October 27 (SPORTS DAY)
Lesson 3.2
Homework: Workbook Page 33
Wednesday, October 28 (WACKY DAY)
Lesson 3.3
Homework: None
Thursday, October 29 (TIE DAY)
Review Lesson 3.3
Workbook Pages 35-36
Homework: Finish Workbook Pages 35-36
Friday, October 30 (HALLOWEEN COSTUME DAY)
Lesson 3.4
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
Pre-Algebra Syllabus
Week of October 26, 2009
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 3 Test on Wednesday October 28th. I will have a lunchtime review session on Tuesday, October 27th.
Monday, October 26 (RED DAY)
Check In and Review Workbook Pages 37-38
Lesson 3.6
Homework: Workbook Pages 39-40
Tuesday, October 27 (SPORTS DAY)
Lunchtime Review Session TODAY
Chapter 3 Review (Computers 3rd Period)
Homework: Study! Remember the best way to study for math is to DO math problems ☺
Wednesday, October 28 (WACKY DAY)
Chapter 3 Test
Homework: None
Thursday, October 29 (TIE DAY)
Chapter 4 Pre-Assessment
Homework: None
Friday, October 30 (HALLOWEEN COSTUME DAY)
Math Games!
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Ms. Koplin
8th Period Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 26, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• Your second reading log is due on Thursday, October 29.
• Students will have a test on Chapter 2 Nouns on Tuesday, October 27th. Students who showed mastery of nouns are working on differentiated project, which will be due on Tuesday, October 27th; these students do not need to take the noun test.
• Permission slips and money for School House Rocks are on Friday, October 30th.
• Remember it is Red Ribbon SPIRIT WEEK! Say no to DRUGS!
Monday, October 26 (RED DAY)
Introduce Vocabra List 5
Grammar: Review Chapter 2
Homework: STUDY for your Chapter 2 Noun Test TOMORROW!
Tuesday, October 27 (SPORTS DAY)
Chapter 2 Grammar Test: Nouns
Vocabra: Pick 3 of your favorite words from this weeks list. Write one-two sentences using these words then neatly drawing the sentence using color.
Homework: Finish Vocabra 3 Favorite Words Sentence(s) and Drawing (must be colored).
Wednesday, October 28 (WACKY DAY)
Review Vocabra Homework
Write RRW Slogans Using Vocabra Words (Optional- Make into Ad)
Read Pleasure Books and Work on Reading Logs
Homework: YOUR 2nd READING LOG IS DUE TOMORROW!!! Make sure you have all book information logged and your parent signatures!
Thursday October 29 (Tie Day)
Turn in 2nd Reading Log
Media Center 8th Period: Check Out/Return Books
Homework: Your permission slip and money for the School House Rock field trip is due TOMORROW!
Friday, October 30 (HALLOWEEN COSTUME DAY)
Vocabra: Write a SCARY story using all 12 of your words
Share SPOOKY STORIES
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Science Fiction Novel Study: Things Not Seen
Ms. Koplin
9th Period Reading Syllabus
Week of October 26, 2009
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Important Information:
• You are expected to have your book with you in class each day. It is very important that you keep up with your reading and homework during our Sci-Fi unit!
• Please do not read ahead! Fight the urge!
Monday, October 26
Read Chapter 15-16
Homework: Read Chapter 17
Tuesday, October 27
Chapter 17 Pop Quiz (shhhh…)
Read Chapters 18
Chapter 14-18 Comprehension Questions
Homework: Finish Comprehension Questions: Chapters 14-18
Wednesday, October 28
Review Comprehension Questions: Chapters 14-18
Read Chapters 19-20
Homework: None
Thursday October 29
Read Chapters 21-22
Homework: None
Friday, October 30
Read Chapter 23
Chapter 19-23 Comprehension Questions
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Science Fiction Novel Study: Things Not Seen 9th Period Syllabus Week of October 19
Important Information:
• You are expected to have it with you in class each day. It is very important that you keep up with your reading and homework during our Sci-Fi unit!
• Please do not read ahead! Fight the urge!
Monday, October 19
Review Vocabulary Packet
Read Chapter 10
Homework: Read Chapter 11
Tuesday, October 20
Chapter 11 Pop Quiz (shhhh…)
Read Chapters 12 and 13
Homework: Comprehension Questions: Chapters 9-13
Wednesday, October 21
Review Comprehension Questions: Chapters 9-13
Read Chapters 14
Homework: None
Thursday October 22 (1/2 Day Conferences)
No Reading
Homework: None
Friday, October 23 (1/2 Day)
Read-A-Thon
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
• You are expected to have it with you in class each day. It is very important that you keep up with your reading and homework during our Sci-Fi unit!
• Please do not read ahead! Fight the urge!
Monday, October 19
Review Vocabulary Packet
Read Chapter 10
Homework: Read Chapter 11
Tuesday, October 20
Chapter 11 Pop Quiz (shhhh…)
Read Chapters 12 and 13
Homework: Comprehension Questions: Chapters 9-13
Wednesday, October 21
Review Comprehension Questions: Chapters 9-13
Read Chapters 14
Homework: None
Thursday October 22 (1/2 Day Conferences)
No Reading
Homework: None
Friday, October 23 (1/2 Day)
Read-A-Thon
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Language Arts Syllabus 8th Period: Week of October 19
Important Information:
• Your second reading log is due on Thursday, October 29.
• We are working on Chapter 2: Nouns in our Grammar Book this week. Students will have a test on Chapter 2 Nouns on Tuesday, October 27th. Students who showed mastery of nouns are working on differentiated project, which will be due on Tuesday, October 27th; these students do not need to take the noun test.
• Conferences are on THURSDAY! If you need to change your time for any reason please call or email!
• It is not too late to sign up for The Young Authors Conference, which will be held at Lincoln school on Saturday, October 24. This is a free event that will have over 30 published authors, illustrators, journalists, and cartoonists coming to work with our students! See me to sign up.
Monday, October 19
Grammar: Lesson 2.3
Vocabra: Draw the Meaning of the Word Using the Word Itself
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 20
Grammar: Lesson 2.4
Vocabra Sentence Review with Whiteboards
Homework: Grammar Handout- Nouns and Their Jobs page 40
Wednesday, October 21
Review Grammar Lesson 2.4: Complete Handout page 42
Spelling Review Game
Homework: Make sure your parent/guardian knows when your conference is tomorrow! Study for your Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Tests on Friday! We have some sneaky tricky words this week!
Thursday October 22 (1/2 Day)
No Reading: Conferences TODAY
Homework: STUDY for your Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Tests! Tomorrow is PJ Day and our Read-A-Thon! Be sure to bring in a good book or two to read while relaxing in your PJ’s! You can also bring a healthy snack and one comfort item (pillow, blanket, stuffed animal).
Friday, October 23 (1/2 Day)
Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Tests
Read-A-Thon
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
• Your second reading log is due on Thursday, October 29.
• We are working on Chapter 2: Nouns in our Grammar Book this week. Students will have a test on Chapter 2 Nouns on Tuesday, October 27th. Students who showed mastery of nouns are working on differentiated project, which will be due on Tuesday, October 27th; these students do not need to take the noun test.
• Conferences are on THURSDAY! If you need to change your time for any reason please call or email!
• It is not too late to sign up for The Young Authors Conference, which will be held at Lincoln school on Saturday, October 24. This is a free event that will have over 30 published authors, illustrators, journalists, and cartoonists coming to work with our students! See me to sign up.
Monday, October 19
Grammar: Lesson 2.3
Vocabra: Draw the Meaning of the Word Using the Word Itself
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 20
Grammar: Lesson 2.4
Vocabra Sentence Review with Whiteboards
Homework: Grammar Handout- Nouns and Their Jobs page 40
Wednesday, October 21
Review Grammar Lesson 2.4: Complete Handout page 42
Spelling Review Game
Homework: Make sure your parent/guardian knows when your conference is tomorrow! Study for your Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Tests on Friday! We have some sneaky tricky words this week!
Thursday October 22 (1/2 Day)
No Reading: Conferences TODAY
Homework: STUDY for your Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Tests! Tomorrow is PJ Day and our Read-A-Thon! Be sure to bring in a good book or two to read while relaxing in your PJ’s! You can also bring a healthy snack and one comfort item (pillow, blanket, stuffed animal).
Friday, October 23 (1/2 Day)
Vocabra Spelling and Vocabulary Tests
Read-A-Thon
Homework: Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Math Syllabus: Week of October 19
1st and 3rd Period Math
Important Information:
• The Chapter 2 Test is on Wednesday, October 21. I will have a lunchtime review session on Tuesday, October 20.
Monday, October 19
Review Chapter 2 Cumulative Practice
Chapter 2 Review of Mean, Median, Mode, and Range
Homework: Workbook Page 29 #s 5-8 and Page 30 #s 13-16
Tuesday, October 20
Review Chapter 2
Homework: STUDY for your Chapter 2 Test tomorrow! Remember, you need to do problems to study for math!
Wednesday, October 21
Chapter 2 TEST
Homework: None
Thursday, October 22 (1/2 Day)
Mathnet Mystery
Homework: None
Friday, October 23 (1/2 Day)
No Math: Read-A-Thon
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 3 Test on Wednesday October 28th. I will have a lunchtime review session on Tuesday, October 27th.
Monday, October 19
Lesson 3.4 Vocabulary Notes
Practice Lesson 3.4
Homework: Workbook Page 33 #s 5-6 and Page 34 #s 9-11
Tuesday, October 20
More Practice with Lesson 3.4
Homework: Workbook Page 35 all #s and Page 36 #8-11
Wednesday, October 21
Lesson 3.5
Homework: None
Thursday, October 22 (1/2 Day)
Practice Lesson 3.5
Homework: Workbook Pages 37-38 (not due on until Monday 10/26)
Friday, October 23 (1/2 Day)
No Math: Read-A-Thon
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
Important Information:
• The Chapter 2 Test is on Wednesday, October 21. I will have a lunchtime review session on Tuesday, October 20.
Monday, October 19
Review Chapter 2 Cumulative Practice
Chapter 2 Review of Mean, Median, Mode, and Range
Homework: Workbook Page 29 #s 5-8 and Page 30 #s 13-16
Tuesday, October 20
Review Chapter 2
Homework: STUDY for your Chapter 2 Test tomorrow! Remember, you need to do problems to study for math!
Wednesday, October 21
Chapter 2 TEST
Homework: None
Thursday, October 22 (1/2 Day)
Mathnet Mystery
Homework: None
Friday, October 23 (1/2 Day)
No Math: Read-A-Thon
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
2nd Period Pre-Algebra
Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 3 Test on Wednesday October 28th. I will have a lunchtime review session on Tuesday, October 27th.
Monday, October 19
Lesson 3.4 Vocabulary Notes
Practice Lesson 3.4
Homework: Workbook Page 33 #s 5-6 and Page 34 #s 9-11
Tuesday, October 20
More Practice with Lesson 3.4
Homework: Workbook Page 35 all #s and Page 36 #8-11
Wednesday, October 21
Lesson 3.5
Homework: None
Thursday, October 22 (1/2 Day)
Practice Lesson 3.5
Homework: Workbook Pages 37-38 (not due on until Monday 10/26)
Friday, October 23 (1/2 Day)
No Math: Read-A-Thon
Homework: Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!!
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