1/28 Reading and Language Arts Syllabus

HATCHET

Team 6-3 Mr. Morrell
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of January 28, 2008
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com

Important Information:
• This week we will begin a double novel study on The Cay and Hatchet. I divided my class in half and each child has been assigned one of the novels to read. Please be sure you are following the correct syllabus- The Cay is on one side and Hatchet is on the other.
• Conference confirmations will be coming home this week.
• Our fifth reading log is due on Wednesday, February 6.

Monday, January 28
Spelling Lesson 11 Pretest and discuss rule
Discuss tone and setting
Hatchet Chapter 1-3 vocabulary
Read Hatchet Ch. 1 and begin comprehension questions
Hatchet Packet Survival Activity

Homework: Spelling Pt B: Writing bottom of p. 51

Tuesday, January 29
Read Hatchet Ch. 2 and complete comprehension questions
Review spelling homework and complete Pt. B: Writing – bottom of p. 53
Discuss topic sentences and complete “Writing a Topic Sentence” handout

Homework: Finish Spelling Pt. B p. 53, if necessary. Complete Writing a Topic Sentence handout

Wednesday, January 30
Read Hatchet Ch. 3 and begin comprehension questions
Complete One Survival Short Story Grid in Hatchet Packet
Review spelling homework
Review writing homework and complete “Writing Supporting Details” handout

Homework: Complete “What is a Paragraph” handout

Thursday, January 31
Hatchet Chapter 3-6 vocabulary
Read and Discuss Hatchet Ch. 4 and finish comprehension questions
Discuss and identify conflicts in story
Review for spelling test

Homework: Read Hatchet Chapter 5. Study for lesson 11 spelling test.

Friday, February 1 (SPIRIT DAY!!!)
Spelling Lesson 11 Test
Read and Discuss Hatchet Ch. 6
Complete Hatchet Ch. 5-6 comprehension questions
Summary of Hatchet Ch. 1-6 and make predictions

Homework: Enjoy your weekend!

1/28 Reading and Language Arts Syllabus

The Cay

Team 6-3 Mr. Morrell
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of January 28, 2008
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com

• Conference confirmations will be coming home this week’
• We are still in need of Kleenex tissues. Please send a box if you haven’t already done so
• Our fifth reading log is due on Wednesday, February 6

Monday, January 28
Chapter 1-3 vocabulary
Discuss tone and setting
Read Ch. 1 and do comprehension questions
Spelling Pretest Lesson 11 and discuss rule
Homework: Pt B: Writing bottom of p. 51

Tuesday, January 29
Discuss and read Ch. 2 and do comprehension questions
Review spelling homework and do Pt. B: Writing – bottom of p. 53
Discuss topic sentences and complete “Writing a Topic Sentence” handout
Homework: Finish Spelling Pt. B p. 53, if necessary
Complete Writing a Topic Sentence handout

Wednesday, January 30
Discuss and read Ch. 3
Complete comprehension questions
Review spelling homework
Review writing homework and complete “Writing Supporting Details” handout
Homework: Complete “What is a Paragraph” handout

Thursday, January 31
Chapter 4-5 vocabulary
Discuss and read Ch. 4
Discuss and identify conflicts in story
Review for spelling test
Homework: Read Ch. 5
Study for spelling test

Friday, February 1
Do Ch. 4-5 comprehension questions
Summary of Ch. 1-5 and make prediction
Discuss and Read Ch. 6
Take spelling post test
Homework: Enjoy your weekend!

1/28 Science Syllabus

Mr. Morrell
Science Syllabus
Week of January 28, 2008
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com

Important Information
• Students will get a writing assignment about the Water Cycle on Thursday, January 31. This assignment will be due on Friday February 8th.
• We will be having a test on Tuesday January 29th on Evaporation, Condensation, and States of Matter.
• There will be a review Session for the Test on Monday January 28th
• I still need some tennis balls, so lets get these tables and chairs sound proof!
• Remember to get any notes that you didn’t write down from my Blog.


Monday, January 28
Water Cycle Notes
Review Dew Point and Condensation
Read Pages 40-43 in textbook
Section Review Questions on page 43 due Wednesday.

Homework: Study for Test.

Tuesday, January 29
Test Today on Evaporation, Condensation, and States of Matter

Homework: Finish Reading pages 40-43 and Section Review Questions if Necessary

Wednesday, January 30
Water Cycle Demo Lab

Homework: Finish Water Cycle Lab Questions

Thursday, January 31
Review pages 40-43 Section Review
Introduce Water Cycle Writing Assignment
Portfolio Preparation

Homework: Work on Water Cycle Writing- due on Friday February 8.

Friday, February 1
Bill Nye the Science Guy: Water Cycle

Homework: Enjoy your weekend!

1/21 Science Syllabus

cMr. Morrell
Science Syllabus
Week of January 22, 2008
jmorrell@op97.org
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com

Important Information:
• I still need some tennis balls so lets get these tables and chairs sound proof!
• Remember to get any notes that you didn’t write down from my Blog.
• There will be a Short Quiz on Evaporation on Wednesday Jan 23rd
• There will be a Test on The States of Matter, Evaporation, and Condensation on Tuesday January 29th

Monday, January 21
No School

Homework: None

Tuesday, January 22
Begin Condensation Lab

Homework: None

Wednesday, January 23
Quiz on Evaporation
Complete Condensation Lab

Homework: Finish Condensation Lab, if necessary

Thursday: January 24
Condensation Notes
Start Evaporation and Condensation in the Environment

Homework: Finish Evaporation and Condensation in the Environment, if necessary

Friday, January 25
Review Evaporation and Condensation in the Environment

Homework: Enjoy your Weekend!!!!!!!

1/14 Language Arts and Reading Syllabus

Team 6-3 Mr. Morrell
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of January 14, 2008
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com

Important Information:
o Our fifth reading Log is due on Wednesday, February 6.
o Students began writing their own Folktale/Legend last week. The prewriting worksheet is due on Tuesday, Jan 15, the rough draft if due on Thursday, Jan 17, and the final paper is due on Thursday, Jan 24. Midterm Progress Reports will be sent home on Thursday, Jan 17.
o Reminder- Students do not have school on Friday, January 18 or Monday, January 21.

Monday, January 14
Spelling Lesson 10 Pretest
Review Lesson 10 Spelling Rule
Discuss Brer Rabbit and Brer Cooter Race
Review and Work on Prewriting

Homework: Spelling Part A page 27. Finish Legend Prewriting- due tomorrow.

Tuesday, January 15
Spelling Master 10A
Define: Brer, Pinders, Piazza, and Laughingstock
Media Center to Return and Check Out Books
Lesson of Brer Rabbit and Brer Cooter Race

Homework: None

Wednesday, January 16
Introduce Old Plott
Old Plott Vocabulary
Read Old Plott (pg 436)
Review for Spelling Test

Homework: Study for Spelling Test and Finish Rough Draft of Legend (remember the draft must be typed)

Thursday, January 17
Spelling Lesson 10 Test
Old Plott Thinking and Discussing pg 449
Old Plott Cause and Effect
Legend/Folktale Peer Edits

Homework: HAVE A FANTASTIC LONG WEEKEND! I will see you on Tuesday! Be sure to work on your Legend Final Draft. Get your progress report signed and returned by Tuesday.

Friday, January 18
No School: Institute Day

Homework: HAVE A FANTASTIC LONG WEEKEND! I will see you on Tuesday! Be sure to work on your Legend Final Draft. Get your progress report signed and returned by Tuesday.

1/14 Science Syllabus

Mr. Morrell
Science Syllabus
Week of January 14, 2008
jmorrell@op97.org
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com

Important Information:
• I still need some tennis balls so lets get these tables and chairs sound proof!
• Remember to get any notes that you didn’t write down from my blog.
• Make sure you finish “The Case of the Disappearing Water” by Tuesday
• There is no school on Friday the 18th and on Monday 21st

Monday, January 14
Review “The Water Planet” and water conservation
Go over the WebQuest
Read pages 36-39

Homework: Read Pages 36-39 if necessary

Tuesday, January 15
Begin Relative Humidity Lab

Homework: None

Wednesday, January 16
Finish Relative Humidity Lab

Homework: Finish Relative Humidity Lab, if necessary

Thursday: January 17
Review Relative Humidity Lab
Practice using Relative Humidity Table

Homework: None

Friday, January 18
No School! Institute Day

Homework: Enjoy the long weekend!!!!!!!!

January 7th Language Arts and Reading Syllabus

Team 6-3 – Mr. Morrell
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of January 7, 2008
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
Important Information:
o Our fourth reading Log is due on Wednesday, January 9.
o We will begin a Folk Tales unit this week. During this unit, students will write their own folktale or legend. The prewriting is due on Tuesday, Jan 15, the rough draft if due on Thursday, Jan 17, and the final paper is due on Thursday, Jan 24. Students will get all requirements and rubrics at the end of the week.
o We are desperately in need of Kleenex tissues. If you have a spare box please send us one. Thank you.

Monday, January 7
Read and Mark Article for Socratic Seminar: Should Kids Hunt?
Begin watching Where the Red Fern Grows and complete double column activity

Homework: Write two high level questions for our Socratic Seminar

Tuesday, January 8
Word Wall Review – Complete two puzzles due Thursday
Finish watching Where the Red Fern Grows
Socratic Seminar: Should Kids Hunt?

Homework: Finish Reading Log- be sure to get parent signatures

Wednesday, January 9
Commas: Dates, Addresses, Letters pgs 212 – 213
Complete Practice and Apply – Top Pt. A and B pg 213
Respect Journal
The Very Angry Ghost Vocabulary
Read The Very Angry Ghost

Homework: Handout – Commas: Dates, Addresses, and Letters p. 166

Thursday, January 10
Review Comma Homework
Angry Ghost Story Map
Angry Ghost Discussion Questions and Vocabulary Practice
Introduce Lazy Fox- Moral of the Story
Read Lazy Fox

Homework: None

Friday, January 11
Word Wall Review Test
Discuss the Irony in Lazy Fox
Lazy Fox Discussion Questions
Introduce Folktale/Legend Writing Assignment
Work on Prewriting- due on Tuesday

Homework: Have a great weekend! Work on Legend Prewriting.

January 7th Science Syllabus

Mr. Morrell
Science Syllabus
Week of January 7, 2008
jmorrell@op97.org
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com

Important Information:
• WELCOME BACK! I hope you had a wonderful break.
• I still need some tennis balls so lets get these tables and chairs sound proof!
• Make sure you review your phases or states of matter notes to refresh those brain cells!

Monday, January 7
Begin “The Case of the Disappearing Water” Dun, Dun, DUHN!
Review Directed Reading from States of Matter Packet

Homework: None

Tuesday, January 8
Evaporation Notes
Begin Jigsaw on Evaporation and Phases/States of Matter

Homework: Finish The Case of the Disappearing water, if you can

Wednesday, January 9
Finish Evaporation Notes
Web Quest: What is Cancer?

Homework: Finish The Case of the Disappearing water, if you can

Thursday: January 10
Talk about jigsaw
Water conservation and review Activity 2 and 3, How much Water?
Homework: Finish The Case of the Disappearing water, if you can

Friday, January 11
Evaporation Game
Read pages 36-39

Homework: Finish The Case of the Disappearing water, if you can