Team 6-3 Mr. Morrell
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 29, 2007
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Important Information:
o On Tuesday, there will be a comprehension test over the first section of myth book, up to p. 69.
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, October 30.
o Students participating in the Greek Myth enrichment group do not have to participate in the myth activities with the rest of the class. Instead they will work on selected enrichment projects. The projects are due Nov. 9th. They are also expected to finish the entire myth novel and complete a handout for the minor gods.
o Students wishing to retake their pictures will take retake their pictures on Tuesday Oct. 30 and must return the pictures in order to retake them.
o Students have received a letter in their Thursday’s packet, regarding appropriate Halloween costumes, behavior, and informing them they need to donate a can good if they plan to wear a costume on Halloween. Children are not allowed to bring candy to school on Halloween.
o All students are expected to complete a “Minor Gods” handout while reading this next section of the myth book.
Monday, October 29
Review for test- Jeopardy Game
Spelling Lesson 5: Take Spelling pretest and discuss p. 24
Homework: Reading- Study for test and reading logs are due on Tuesday
Spelling: P. 25 Pt A
Tuesday, October 30
Reading: Take myth test. Read p. 70 -71 in myth book and make a prediction
Scary Story Graphic Organizer and Story
Spelling Lesson 5: Review P. 25 Pt. A and do Pt. B
Homework: Writing Your Scary Story
Wednesday, October 31
Reading: Review pp.70-71, vocabulary, read, & review Prometheus myth
Prometheus comprehension handout
Values handout regarding Prometheus myth
Spelling Lesson 5: Review Pt. B
Homework: Spelling P. 26 Pt. C (Top)– Dictionary only
Thursday, November 1
Reading: Vocabulary, read, & review Pandora myth
Spelling Lesson 5: Review homework and review for test
Homework: Read Deucalion myth
Spelling –Study for test
Friday, November 2 - Schedule Change – Reading /LArts in A.M. (teachers will explain)
Reading: Read and discuss Prometheus poem
“Think Pair Share” activity- regarding Prometheus, Pandora, & Deucalion myths
Spelling Lesson 5: Take spelling test
Homework: None
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
10/29 Science Syllabus
Mr. Morrell
Science Syllabus
Week of October 29, 2007
Email: jmorrell@op97.org
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• We are beginning to discuss Mousetrap Cars this week. All parents should have received a calendar of due dates at the end of last week. Any help you can offer with this project will be greatly appreciated!
Monday, October 29
Review Bubble Gum Lab
Lab: The tortoise and The Hare
Homework: Finish The Tortoise and The Hare, if necessary
Tuesday, October 30
Review The Tortoise and The Hare
Determining Acceleration
Homework: Finish Determining Acceleration, If necessary
Speed and Velocity Practice 1-5
Wednesday, October 31
Review Determining Acceleration
Review Speed and Velocity
Finish reviewing Directed Reading 4-10
Homework: Have a safe and fun Halloween!
Thursday: November 1
Review Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration
Homework: None
Friday, November 2 (First Fridays: Julian Spirit Day!)
Introduce Mousetrap Cars
Select Groups
View Car Samples
Review Directed Reading 36-42
Homework: Get Parent Letter about Mousetrap Cars signed due-Tuesday Nov. 6
Science Syllabus
Week of October 29, 2007
Email: jmorrell@op97.org
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• We are beginning to discuss Mousetrap Cars this week. All parents should have received a calendar of due dates at the end of last week. Any help you can offer with this project will be greatly appreciated!
Monday, October 29
Review Bubble Gum Lab
Lab: The tortoise and The Hare
Homework: Finish The Tortoise and The Hare, if necessary
Tuesday, October 30
Review The Tortoise and The Hare
Determining Acceleration
Homework: Finish Determining Acceleration, If necessary
Speed and Velocity Practice 1-5
Wednesday, October 31
Review Determining Acceleration
Review Speed and Velocity
Finish reviewing Directed Reading 4-10
Homework: Have a safe and fun Halloween!
Thursday: November 1
Review Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration
Homework: None
Friday, November 2 (First Fridays: Julian Spirit Day!)
Introduce Mousetrap Cars
Select Groups
View Car Samples
Review Directed Reading 36-42
Homework: Get Parent Letter about Mousetrap Cars signed due-Tuesday Nov. 6
Monday, October 22, 2007
Language Arts and Reading Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mr. Morrell
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 22, 2007
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Important Information:
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, October 30.
o Students participating in the Greek Myth enrichment group must take a test over the first section to show mastery. If they receive a score above 90%, they will be assigned a variety of differentiated projects and activities to complete.
o Students will take a Greek Myth Vocabulary Test on Friday, October 26. They will have a comprehension test over the first section of myths on Tuesday, October 30.
o This is Red Ribbon Week. Each day of the week has a theme for students to follow to show they are drug free. Please note the themes listed below.
Monday, October 22 (Wear Red)
Media Center to Check Out and Return Books
Review Element Chart: Hephaestus through Athena
Complete Element Chart for Apollo and Artemis
Word Wall 4 quiz will be on Wednesday of this week
Homework: Study for myth vocabulary test, Complete Word Wall Chart Due Wednesday
Tuesday, October 23 (Hawaiian Day)
Vocabulary, Read, and Chart Hermes and Hades
Review Capitalization of First Words and Titles: Language Network pgs 189-190
Complete Practice and Apply page 191
Review Word Wall Words
Homework: Grammar in Math, study for Word Wall Quiz
Wednesday, October 24 (Crazy Hair Day)
Vocabulary, Read, and Chart Persephone and Dionysus
Review Element Chart
Word Wall Quiz
Homework: Greek Myth Vocabulary Crossword
Thursday, October 25 (Twin Day)
Review Capitalization of Places and Transportation: Language Network pgs 193-194
Complete Parts A and B page 195
Myth Venn Diagram Activity
Homework: Study for your vocabulary test. Finish the Venn Diagram, if necessary.
Friday, October 26 (Sports Team Day)
Greek Myth Vocabulary Test
Gods of Olympus Sheet
Review Capitalization of Organizations and Other Subjects: L/Network pgs 196-197
Complete Practice and Apply pg 197
Homework: Enjoy your weekend! Study for Greek Myth Comprehension Test.
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 22, 2007
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Important Information:
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, October 30.
o Students participating in the Greek Myth enrichment group must take a test over the first section to show mastery. If they receive a score above 90%, they will be assigned a variety of differentiated projects and activities to complete.
o Students will take a Greek Myth Vocabulary Test on Friday, October 26. They will have a comprehension test over the first section of myths on Tuesday, October 30.
o This is Red Ribbon Week. Each day of the week has a theme for students to follow to show they are drug free. Please note the themes listed below.
Monday, October 22 (Wear Red)
Media Center to Check Out and Return Books
Review Element Chart: Hephaestus through Athena
Complete Element Chart for Apollo and Artemis
Word Wall 4 quiz will be on Wednesday of this week
Homework: Study for myth vocabulary test, Complete Word Wall Chart Due Wednesday
Tuesday, October 23 (Hawaiian Day)
Vocabulary, Read, and Chart Hermes and Hades
Review Capitalization of First Words and Titles: Language Network pgs 189-190
Complete Practice and Apply page 191
Review Word Wall Words
Homework: Grammar in Math, study for Word Wall Quiz
Wednesday, October 24 (Crazy Hair Day)
Vocabulary, Read, and Chart Persephone and Dionysus
Review Element Chart
Word Wall Quiz
Homework: Greek Myth Vocabulary Crossword
Thursday, October 25 (Twin Day)
Review Capitalization of Places and Transportation: Language Network pgs 193-194
Complete Parts A and B page 195
Myth Venn Diagram Activity
Homework: Study for your vocabulary test. Finish the Venn Diagram, if necessary.
Friday, October 26 (Sports Team Day)
Greek Myth Vocabulary Test
Gods of Olympus Sheet
Review Capitalization of Organizations and Other Subjects: L/Network pgs 196-197
Complete Practice and Apply pg 197
Homework: Enjoy your weekend! Study for Greek Myth Comprehension Test.
10/22 Science Syllabus Revised
Mr. Morrell
Science Syllabus
Week of October 22, 2007
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• Start collecting materials for your mousetrap cars. Bring things that you think will make good wheels, axles, and bodies. Also bring in a box or container to keep your materials in.
• You will need your textbook Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Monday, October 22
Construct a bar graph form the centripetal force lab results
Current Events in Super Science Scholastic Magazine
Homework: Read Pages 4-7
Tuesday, October 23
Begin Speed and Velocity Notes
Notes and vocabulary on gravity and motion
Homework: Read pages 8-10
Wednesday, October 24
Directed Reading pages 4-10
Homework: None
Thursday: October 25
Finish review of directed reading 8-10
Finish Speed and Velocity Notes
FYI: We didn't get to speed and velocity practice this week so we will pick it up when we get back next week.
Homework: None
Friday, October 26
Bubble Gum physics
Homework: Finish Bubble Gum physics, if necessary
Science Syllabus
Week of October 22, 2007
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• Start collecting materials for your mousetrap cars. Bring things that you think will make good wheels, axles, and bodies. Also bring in a box or container to keep your materials in.
• You will need your textbook Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Monday, October 22
Construct a bar graph form the centripetal force lab results
Current Events in Super Science Scholastic Magazine
Homework: Read Pages 4-7
Tuesday, October 23
Begin Speed and Velocity Notes
Notes and vocabulary on gravity and motion
Homework: Read pages 8-10
Wednesday, October 24
Directed Reading pages 4-10
Homework: None
Thursday: October 25
Finish review of directed reading 8-10
Finish Speed and Velocity Notes
FYI: We didn't get to speed and velocity practice this week so we will pick it up when we get back next week.
Homework: None
Friday, October 26
Bubble Gum physics
Homework: Finish Bubble Gum physics, if necessary
Friday, October 12, 2007
10/15 Language Arts and Reading Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mr. Morrell
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 15, 2007
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
Important Information:
o Progress reports were sent home last Friday. Please sign and return it to me.
o Greek Myth book will be assigned today. Please send a 2 gal Ziploc bag with your child or buy one from me for 25 cents.
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, October 30.
o Don’t forget that conferences are this week, Thursday Oct. 18th. If you have not signed up for a conference please get In touch with me a.s.a.p.
o Our read-a-thon and P.J. day is Friday, Oct. 19th. Besides bringing several good books to read, students may bring only one of the following: a pillow, blanket, or stuffed animal. He/she may also bring a healthy snack.
o On Monday, I gave selected students the opportunity to participate in an enrichment group for the Greek Myths. Students participating in this group must thoroughly read and chart the first section of the book (up to page 69), and be ready to take a test on the material on Monday, Oct. 22nd. If the student passes the test he/she will work independently on several projects, and then finish reading the rest of the Greek Myth book.
Monday, October 15
Spelling- Take pretest for Lesson 4 and discuss p. 20
Reading- Vocabulary for Hera, Hephaestus, & Aphrodite, read and discuss myths, and do charts
Homework: Do Spelling Master 4B; read Ares myth and complete story element chart
Tuesday, October 16
Spelling- Review homework and do p. 21 Pt B and discuss
Reading- Vocabulary for Ares, Athena, and Poseidon. Review Ares myth then read and discuss Aphrodite and Athena myths, and do the myth element chart
Homework: Read Poseidon and complete story element chart
Wednesday, October 17
Spelling- Do p. 22 Build Word Power and discuss
Reading- Vocabulary for Apollo & Artemis. Review Poseidon myth then read and discuss Apollo and Artemis myths, and do myth charts
Homework: Spelling - Remember to study for spelling test on Friday
Finish reading Artemis myth and do chart, if necessary
Thursday, October 18 – ½ day No Class - Students dismissed at noon
Friday, October 19 – Read-a-thon and Pajama Day - ½ Day- Students dismissed at noon
Spelling – Take test for Lesson 4
Read-a-thon
Homework: None! Enjoy your weekend!
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 15, 2007
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Important Information:
o Progress reports were sent home last Friday. Please sign and return it to me.
o Greek Myth book will be assigned today. Please send a 2 gal Ziploc bag with your child or buy one from me for 25 cents.
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, October 30.
o Don’t forget that conferences are this week, Thursday Oct. 18th. If you have not signed up for a conference please get In touch with me a.s.a.p.
o Our read-a-thon and P.J. day is Friday, Oct. 19th. Besides bringing several good books to read, students may bring only one of the following: a pillow, blanket, or stuffed animal. He/she may also bring a healthy snack.
o On Monday, I gave selected students the opportunity to participate in an enrichment group for the Greek Myths. Students participating in this group must thoroughly read and chart the first section of the book (up to page 69), and be ready to take a test on the material on Monday, Oct. 22nd. If the student passes the test he/she will work independently on several projects, and then finish reading the rest of the Greek Myth book.
Monday, October 15
Spelling- Take pretest for Lesson 4 and discuss p. 20
Reading- Vocabulary for Hera, Hephaestus, & Aphrodite, read and discuss myths, and do charts
Homework: Do Spelling Master 4B; read Ares myth and complete story element chart
Tuesday, October 16
Spelling- Review homework and do p. 21 Pt B and discuss
Reading- Vocabulary for Ares, Athena, and Poseidon. Review Ares myth then read and discuss Aphrodite and Athena myths, and do the myth element chart
Homework: Read Poseidon and complete story element chart
Wednesday, October 17
Spelling- Do p. 22 Build Word Power and discuss
Reading- Vocabulary for Apollo & Artemis. Review Poseidon myth then read and discuss Apollo and Artemis myths, and do myth charts
Homework: Spelling - Remember to study for spelling test on Friday
Finish reading Artemis myth and do chart, if necessary
Thursday, October 18 – ½ day No Class - Students dismissed at noon
Friday, October 19 – Read-a-thon and Pajama Day - ½ Day- Students dismissed at noon
Spelling – Take test for Lesson 4
Read-a-thon
Homework: None! Enjoy your weekend!
10/15 Science Syllabus
Mr. Morrell
Science Syllabus
Week of October 15, 2007
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Important Information
• Students will take a quiz covering Friction, Gravity, and Centripetal Force on Thursday, October 18.
• I will have a lunchtime review session for the quiz on Wednesday, Oct. 17.
• Students will need their textbooks on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week.
• Due to conferences, we have half-days on Thursday and Friday of this week. We will not meet for Science on Friday
Monday, October 15
Review Weight and Mass on other planets
Review Directed Reading pages 21-25
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 16
Lab: Centripetal Force
Homework: Finish Centripetal Force Lab, if necessary
Wednesday, October 17
Review Centripetal Force Lab
I will hold a lunchtime review session today!
Homework: Study for Quiz on Friction, Gravity, and Centripetal Force
Thursday: October 18
Quiz today on Friction, Gravity, and Centripetal Force!
Half-Day Today!
Conferences Today!
Homework: None
Friday, October 19
Due to the half-day schedule we will not meet for science today.
Homework: None
Science Syllabus
Week of October 15, 2007
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
Important Information
• Students will take a quiz covering Friction, Gravity, and Centripetal Force on Thursday, October 18.
• I will have a lunchtime review session for the quiz on Wednesday, Oct. 17.
• Students will need their textbooks on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week.
• Due to conferences, we have half-days on Thursday and Friday of this week. We will not meet for Science on Friday
Monday, October 15
Review Weight and Mass on other planets
Review Directed Reading pages 21-25
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 16
Lab: Centripetal Force
Homework: Finish Centripetal Force Lab, if necessary
Wednesday, October 17
Review Centripetal Force Lab
I will hold a lunchtime review session today!
Homework: Study for Quiz on Friction, Gravity, and Centripetal Force
Thursday: October 18
Quiz today on Friction, Gravity, and Centripetal Force!
Half-Day Today!
Conferences Today!
Homework: None
Friday, October 19
Due to the half-day schedule we will not meet for science today.
Homework: None
Friday, October 5, 2007
10/9 Language Arts and Reading Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mr. Morrell
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 8, 2007
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
Important Information:
o Confirmation of conference times were sent home on Tuesday, Oct 2. Please let me know if you are unable to attend at that time. If you have yet to sign up for a conference please contact me.
o We will begin reading the Greek Myths this week. Students must have a two-gallon Ziploc bag to store their books in. If you do not have one at home you can purchase one from me for 25 cents.
o Students will take a grammar test on Thursday, October 11
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, October 30.
o If your student received a D or lower on the Seedfolks, he/she must get it signed by a parent. It was given back to only those students, last week. Please sign and return it to me a.s.a.p.
Monday, October 8- No School due to Columbus Day
Tuesday, October 9
Language Network book -Fragments and run-ons
Do Pt. A Concept Check and Challenge on p. 25 in L/Network book
Introduce D’Aulaires’ book of Greek Myths and elements of a myth
Read and discuss In Olden Times & Gaea short stories
Complete Greek Myth story element chart
introduce word wall words
Homework – Study for diagramming/grammar test
Wednesday, October 10
Review for diagramming test on Thursday
Discuss “Show Me What You Know” survey
Copy vocabulary and read Titans myths
Complete Greek Myth story element chart
Homework – Study for diagramming/grammar test
Finish myth chart, if necessary
Thursday, October 11 - Stuffing Day
We will prepare (stuff) our portfolios for conferences on Oct. 18th.
Take diagramming/grammar test
Copy vocabulary for Cronus & Zeus myth
Read and discuss Cronus myth
Homework- Finish myth chart, if necessary
Friday, October 12
word wall sheet is due
word wall quiz
Complete fragment and run-on worksheet
Review chart for Cronus myth
Read & discuss Zeus and His Family myth and complete chart
Homework – None
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 8, 2007
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
Important Information:
o Confirmation of conference times were sent home on Tuesday, Oct 2. Please let me know if you are unable to attend at that time. If you have yet to sign up for a conference please contact me.
o We will begin reading the Greek Myths this week. Students must have a two-gallon Ziploc bag to store their books in. If you do not have one at home you can purchase one from me for 25 cents.
o Students will take a grammar test on Thursday, October 11
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, October 30.
o If your student received a D or lower on the Seedfolks, he/she must get it signed by a parent. It was given back to only those students, last week. Please sign and return it to me a.s.a.p.
Monday, October 8- No School due to Columbus Day
Tuesday, October 9
Language Network book -Fragments and run-ons
Do Pt. A Concept Check and Challenge on p. 25 in L/Network book
Introduce D’Aulaires’ book of Greek Myths and elements of a myth
Read and discuss In Olden Times & Gaea short stories
Complete Greek Myth story element chart
introduce word wall words
Homework – Study for diagramming/grammar test
Wednesday, October 10
Review for diagramming test on Thursday
Discuss “Show Me What You Know” survey
Copy vocabulary and read Titans myths
Complete Greek Myth story element chart
Homework – Study for diagramming/grammar test
Finish myth chart, if necessary
Thursday, October 11 - Stuffing Day
We will prepare (stuff) our portfolios for conferences on Oct. 18th.
Take diagramming/grammar test
Copy vocabulary for Cronus & Zeus myth
Read and discuss Cronus myth
Homework- Finish myth chart, if necessary
Friday, October 12
word wall sheet is due
word wall quiz
Complete fragment and run-on worksheet
Review chart for Cronus myth
Read & discuss Zeus and His Family myth and complete chart
Homework – None
10/9 Science Syllabus
Mr. Morrell
Science Syllabus
Week of October 8, 2007
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email-jmorrell@op97.org
Important Information:
o Students need their Science Text Book in class on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
o Students will take a science test covering Friction and Gravity on Thursday, October 18th.
Monday, October 8
No School!!! Columbus Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 9
The Fall of Galileo
Introduction to Gravity
Homework: none
Wednesday, October 10
Notes: Gravity
Homework: Read pages 21-25
Thursday: October 11
Directed Reading: Gravity, pages 21-25
Homework: Finish directed reading, if necessary
Friday, October 12
A Weighty Problem
Your Mass & Weight on Another Planet
Homework: Finish Your Mass & Weight on Another Planet, if necessary
Science Syllabus
Week of October 8, 2007
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email-jmorrell@op97.org
Important Information:
o Students need their Science Text Book in class on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
o Students will take a science test covering Friction and Gravity on Thursday, October 18th.
Monday, October 8
No School!!! Columbus Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 9
The Fall of Galileo
Introduction to Gravity
Homework: none
Wednesday, October 10
Notes: Gravity
Homework: Read pages 21-25
Thursday: October 11
Directed Reading: Gravity, pages 21-25
Homework: Finish directed reading, if necessary
Friday, October 12
A Weighty Problem
Your Mass & Weight on Another Planet
Homework: Finish Your Mass & Weight on Another Planet, if necessary
Monday, October 1, 2007
10/1 Science Syllabus
Mr. Morrell
Science Syllabus
Week of October 1st, 2007
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
• You will need your Science textbook on Thursday of this week.
• Remember to bring your green science notebook to class every day
Monday, October 1
Friction Lab
Homework: Finish Friction Lab, if necessary
Tuesday, October 2
Friction Lab
Graphing the Friction Lab results
Homework: Finish Friction Lab Graph, if necessary
Wednesday, October 3
Friction notes
Discuss Friction Lab results
Homework: Friction Action worksheet
Thursday: October 4
Directed Reading, Friction pages 15-20
Homework: Finish directed reading. If necessary
Friday, October 5
Science Vocabulary quiz
Introduction to Gravity
Homework: Enjoy your Weekend!
Science Syllabus
Week of October 1st, 2007
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
• You will need your Science textbook on Thursday of this week.
• Remember to bring your green science notebook to class every day
Monday, October 1
Friction Lab
Homework: Finish Friction Lab, if necessary
Tuesday, October 2
Friction Lab
Graphing the Friction Lab results
Homework: Finish Friction Lab Graph, if necessary
Wednesday, October 3
Friction notes
Discuss Friction Lab results
Homework: Friction Action worksheet
Thursday: October 4
Directed Reading, Friction pages 15-20
Homework: Finish directed reading. If necessary
Friday, October 5
Science Vocabulary quiz
Introduction to Gravity
Homework: Enjoy your Weekend!
10/1 Language Arts and Reading Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mr. Morrell
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 1, 2007
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
Important Information:
o Confirmation of conference times will be sent home on Tuesday, Oct 2. Please let me know if you are unable to attend at that time. If you have yet to sign up for a conference please contact me.
o We will begin reading the Greek Myths next week. Students must have a two-gallon Ziploc bag to store their books in. If you do not have one at home you can purchase one from me for 25 cents.
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, October 30.
o Students will take a grammar test on Thursday, October 11.
o If you plan to send in a treat for the class on your child’s birthday, please be sure that you send in a healthy snack (i.e. veggies, fruit, pretzels, goldfish, etc.). If you have any questions please call or email me.
Monday, October 1
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 3
Discuss Spelling Rule (page 16) and Complete Part A
Socratic Seminar Expectations
Begin Reading and Marking Singapore Whipping
Homework: Continue Reading and Marking Singapore Whipping. You must have your article thoroughly marked and with you in class on Wednesday in order to participate in the Socratic Seminar. Write at least two thought provoking questions that relate to the Singapore Whipping article.
Tuesday, October 2
Spelling Lesson 3 Part B
Socratic Seminar: Singapore Whipping
Homework: none
Wednesday, October 3
Media Center Computers- Learn how to log into computers
Media Center Tables- Return, check out, and/or read pleasure books
Homework: Build Word Power- Spelling Master 3B
Thursday, October 4
Review Spelling Master 3B
The Watsons go to Birmingham- 1963 Foreshadowing Activity
SPARKLE
Homework: Study Spelling Words
Friday, October 5 (SPIRIT DAY!!!)
Today we will attend an assembly so we will only have one period of LA/Rdg.
Spelling Test: Lesson 3
What do you know about the Greek Myths?
Homework: Enjoy your THREE-DAY weekend!
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 1, 2007
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Important Information:
o Confirmation of conference times will be sent home on Tuesday, Oct 2. Please let me know if you are unable to attend at that time. If you have yet to sign up for a conference please contact me.
o We will begin reading the Greek Myths next week. Students must have a two-gallon Ziploc bag to store their books in. If you do not have one at home you can purchase one from me for 25 cents.
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, October 30.
o Students will take a grammar test on Thursday, October 11.
o If you plan to send in a treat for the class on your child’s birthday, please be sure that you send in a healthy snack (i.e. veggies, fruit, pretzels, goldfish, etc.). If you have any questions please call or email me.
Monday, October 1
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 3
Discuss Spelling Rule (page 16) and Complete Part A
Socratic Seminar Expectations
Begin Reading and Marking Singapore Whipping
Homework: Continue Reading and Marking Singapore Whipping. You must have your article thoroughly marked and with you in class on Wednesday in order to participate in the Socratic Seminar. Write at least two thought provoking questions that relate to the Singapore Whipping article.
Tuesday, October 2
Spelling Lesson 3 Part B
Socratic Seminar: Singapore Whipping
Homework: none
Wednesday, October 3
Media Center Computers- Learn how to log into computers
Media Center Tables- Return, check out, and/or read pleasure books
Homework: Build Word Power- Spelling Master 3B
Thursday, October 4
Review Spelling Master 3B
The Watsons go to Birmingham- 1963 Foreshadowing Activity
SPARKLE
Homework: Study Spelling Words
Friday, October 5 (SPIRIT DAY!!!)
Today we will attend an assembly so we will only have one period of LA/Rdg.
Spelling Test: Lesson 3
What do you know about the Greek Myths?
Homework: Enjoy your THREE-DAY weekend!
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