Team 6-3 Mr. Morrell
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 27, 2008
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
Important Information:
o All students began a Red Fern project last week. The project will be due on Friday, October 31.
o Students will take a Chapter 12-20 Vocabulary Test on Tuesday, October 28 and a Comprehension Test on the entire novel on Thursday, October 30.
o Red Fern Differentiation: Students received a Tic-Tac-Toe Board containing differentiated activities. Each student selected 3 projects to complete. The final projects are due on Friday, October 31.
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday, November 4.
o Students will have a grammar test on Wednesday, November 5. The test will cover subjects, predicates, run-on sentences, fragments, and capitalization.
o Remember it is Red Ribbon SPIRIT WEEK! Say no to DRUGS!
Monday, October 27 (Kick off RRW: Red Day)
Language Network Book: Organization and Other Subjects pgs 196-197
Complete Cloze Vocabulary Review (in back of packet)
Chapter 19-20 Comprehension Questions
Capitalization Mixed Review
Homework: Work on Red Fern Projects. Study for Chapter 12-20 Vocabulary Test tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 28 (Winners Don’t Do Drugs: Sports Team Day)
Review Cloze Vocabulary Review
Red Fern Chapter 12-20 Vocabulary Test
Red Fern Project Work Time: Media Center 8th Period
Homework: Read your pleasure book and work on your reading log- it is due in one week! Continue working on Final Red Fern Project.
Wednesday, October 29 (Drugs are Wack: Wacky EVERYTHING Day)
Grammar in Math
Review Red Fern Comprehension
Begin Reading “Should Kids Hunt?”
Homework: Study for Red Fern Comprehension Test (Chapters 1-20). Bring in Field Trip Permission Slip and Money- due tomorrow!
Thursday, October 30 (Friends Don’t Let Friends Do Drugs: Twin Day)
Where the Red Fern Grows Comprehension Test
Mark Socratic Seminar Article “Should Kids Hunt?”
Media Center 9th Period: Check Out and Return Books
Homework: Finish your Red Fern Project- due tomorrow.
Friday, October 31 (Say BOO to Drugs: Costume Day)
Language Network Book: Mixed Review page 30 part A and Practice Mastery Test page 31
Socratic Seminar: Should Kids Hunt?
Begin Red Fern Movie
Homework: Have a VERY HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
Monday, October 27, 2008
10/27/08 Science Syllabus
Mr. Morrell
Science Syllabus
Week of October 27, 2008
Email: jmorrell@op97.org
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• We are beginning to discuss Mousetrap Cars next week. All parents should have received a calendar of due dates last week. Any help you can offer with this project will be greatly appreciated!
• Science Quiz Tuesday Oct. 28 on Gravity and Friction. Lunch Time review session will be held on Monday Oct. 27 during lunch
• Spirit Week this week make sure to show your school spirit!!!
Monday, October 27
Graphing Centripetal Force Lab
Review Mass and Weight on other planets
Homework: Finish Graphing, if necessary Due Wednesday Oct 29 and Study for Quiz tomorrow
Tuesday, October 28
Quiz Today
Homework: Read pages 4-7
Wednesday, October 29
Directed Reading pages 4-7
Homework: Finish Directed Reading, if necessary
Thursday: October 30
Review Directed Reading pages 4-7
Begins Speed and Velocity Notes
Homework: None
Friday, October 31 Happy Halloween!!!
Introduce Mousetrap Cars
Select Groups
View Car Samples
Finish speed and Velocity Notes
Homework: Get Parent Letter about Mousetrap Cars signed due-Monday Nov. 3. Have a Fun and Safe Halloween Weekend
Science Syllabus
Week of October 27, 2008
Email: jmorrell@op97.org
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• We are beginning to discuss Mousetrap Cars next week. All parents should have received a calendar of due dates last week. Any help you can offer with this project will be greatly appreciated!
• Science Quiz Tuesday Oct. 28 on Gravity and Friction. Lunch Time review session will be held on Monday Oct. 27 during lunch
• Spirit Week this week make sure to show your school spirit!!!
Monday, October 27
Graphing Centripetal Force Lab
Review Mass and Weight on other planets
Homework: Finish Graphing, if necessary Due Wednesday Oct 29 and Study for Quiz tomorrow
Tuesday, October 28
Quiz Today
Homework: Read pages 4-7
Wednesday, October 29
Directed Reading pages 4-7
Homework: Finish Directed Reading, if necessary
Thursday: October 30
Review Directed Reading pages 4-7
Begins Speed and Velocity Notes
Homework: None
Friday, October 31 Happy Halloween!!!
Introduce Mousetrap Cars
Select Groups
View Car Samples
Finish speed and Velocity Notes
Homework: Get Parent Letter about Mousetrap Cars signed due-Monday Nov. 3. Have a Fun and Safe Halloween Weekend
Friday, October 17, 2008
10/20/08 Science Syllabus
Mr. Morrell
Science Syllabus
Week of October 20, 2008
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jmorrell@op97.org
Important Information
. *There is no School on Tuesday Nov. 11 due to Veteran's Day so I will not need volunteers on that day.
• Students will take a quiz covering Friction, Gravity, Buoyancy, and Centripetal Force on Tuesday Oct 28th.
• I will have a lunchtime review session for the quiz on Monday Oct 27th.
• 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 20
Pass out informational sheets on mousetrap cars! I
Weight and Mass on other planets
Review Directed Reading pages 21-25
Homework: Finish Weight and Mass on different planets
Tuesday, October 21
Lab: Centripetal Force
Homework: Finish Centripetal Force Lab, if necessary
Wednesday, October 22
Review Centripetal Force Lab
Homework: None
Thursday: October 23
Bill Nye: Buoyancy
Half-Day Today!
Conferences Today!
Homework: None
Friday, October 24
Due to the half-day schedule we will not meet for science today.
Homework: None
Science Syllabus
Week of October 20, 2008
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jmorrell@op97.org
Important Information
. *There is no School on Tuesday Nov. 11 due to Veteran's Day so I will not need volunteers on that day.
• Students will take a quiz covering Friction, Gravity, Buoyancy, and Centripetal Force on Tuesday Oct 28th.
• I will have a lunchtime review session for the quiz on Monday Oct 27th.
• 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 20
Pass out informational sheets on mousetrap cars! I
Weight and Mass on other planets
Review Directed Reading pages 21-25
Homework: Finish Weight and Mass on different planets
Tuesday, October 21
Lab: Centripetal Force
Homework: Finish Centripetal Force Lab, if necessary
Wednesday, October 22
Review Centripetal Force Lab
Homework: None
Thursday: October 23
Bill Nye: Buoyancy
Half-Day Today!
Conferences Today!
Homework: None
Friday, October 24
Due to the half-day schedule we will not meet for science today.
Homework: None
Friday, October 10, 2008
10/13 Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mr. Morrell
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 13th, 2008
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
Important Information:
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday Nov 4th.
o Students participating in the Where the Red Fern Grows differentiated group must take a test over the novel to show mastery on Thursday October 16th. If they receive a score above 90%, they will be assigned a variety of differentiated projects and activities to complete. Students must complete the odd comprehension questions and all of the vocabulary activities in the blue Where the Red Fern Grows packet by Wed October 22nd.
o Students will take a Where the Read Fern Grows Vocabulary Test on Chapters 1-11 Tuesday October 14th. Students were given a list of vocabulary words to study on Friday.
Monday, October 13
No School!
Columbus Day
Homework: Study for Red Fern vocabulary test
Tuesday, October 14
Capitalization: People and Cultures, Language Network pages 186-188
Complete practice and apply People and Cultures
Vocabulary test on chapters 1-11
Read and Discuss Ch. 11
Active Reading Characterize Billy Coleman
Homework: Complete Active Reading, Ch. 11 comprehension questions 5-9
Wednesday, October 15
Capitalization: First Word and Titles
Complete practice and apply First Words and Titles
Word Wall Review paper
Figurative Speech With Local Flavor Sheet
Ch. 12 and 13 Prereading
Read and Discuss Ch. 12
Homework: Read Ch. 13 and complete Ch 12 and 13 Vocabulary Crossword
Thursday, October 16
Review Capitalization of Places and Transportation Language Network pages 193-195
Complete practice and apply Places and Transportation
Red Fern Comprehension Questions Ch 12 and 13
Review Figurative Speech with Local Flavor
Chapter 14 and 15 Prereading and Vocabulary
Read and Discuss Chapter 14
Media Center to return and check out books
Homework: Ch14 Comprehension Questions 1-5
Friday, October 17
Word Wall Quiz on weeks 1 through 4 moved to next week
Compare and Contrast Old Dan and Little Ann: Venn Diagram
Read and Discuss Chapter 15
Homework: Enjoy your weekend!
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 13th, 2008
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
Important Information:
o Second Reading Logs will be due on Tuesday Nov 4th.
o Students participating in the Where the Red Fern Grows differentiated group must take a test over the novel to show mastery on Thursday October 16th. If they receive a score above 90%, they will be assigned a variety of differentiated projects and activities to complete. Students must complete the odd comprehension questions and all of the vocabulary activities in the blue Where the Red Fern Grows packet by Wed October 22nd.
o Students will take a Where the Read Fern Grows Vocabulary Test on Chapters 1-11 Tuesday October 14th. Students were given a list of vocabulary words to study on Friday.
Monday, October 13
No School!
Columbus Day
Homework: Study for Red Fern vocabulary test
Tuesday, October 14
Capitalization: People and Cultures, Language Network pages 186-188
Complete practice and apply People and Cultures
Vocabulary test on chapters 1-11
Read and Discuss Ch. 11
Active Reading Characterize Billy Coleman
Homework: Complete Active Reading, Ch. 11 comprehension questions 5-9
Wednesday, October 15
Capitalization: First Word and Titles
Complete practice and apply First Words and Titles
Word Wall Review paper
Figurative Speech With Local Flavor Sheet
Ch. 12 and 13 Prereading
Read and Discuss Ch. 12
Homework: Read Ch. 13 and complete Ch 12 and 13 Vocabulary Crossword
Thursday, October 16
Review Capitalization of Places and Transportation Language Network pages 193-195
Complete practice and apply Places and Transportation
Red Fern Comprehension Questions Ch 12 and 13
Review Figurative Speech with Local Flavor
Chapter 14 and 15 Prereading and Vocabulary
Read and Discuss Chapter 14
Media Center to return and check out books
Homework: Ch14 Comprehension Questions 1-5
Friday, October 17
Word Wall Quiz on weeks 1 through 4 moved to next week
Compare and Contrast Old Dan and Little Ann: Venn Diagram
Read and Discuss Chapter 15
Homework: Enjoy your weekend!
10/13 Science Syllabus
Science Syllabus
Week of October 13, 2008
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email-jmorrell@op97.org
Important Information:
o Students need their Science Text Book in class all of this week.
o Progress reports went out Friday 10/10
Monday, October 13
No School!!! Columbus Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 14
Science Vocabulary
Graphing Friction lab results
Homework: Finish Bar Graph, if necessary
Wednesday, October 15
The Fall of Galileo
Introduction to Gravity
Notes: Gravity
Homework: None
Thursday: October 16
Notes: Gravity
Directed Reading: Gravity, pages 21-25
Homework: Read pages 21-25
Friday, October 17
Directed Reading pages 21-25
Homework: Finish Directed Reading, if necessary
Week of October 13, 2008
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email-jmorrell@op97.org
Important Information:
o Students need their Science Text Book in class all of this week.
o Progress reports went out Friday 10/10
Monday, October 13
No School!!! Columbus Day
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 14
Science Vocabulary
Graphing Friction lab results
Homework: Finish Bar Graph, if necessary
Wednesday, October 15
The Fall of Galileo
Introduction to Gravity
Notes: Gravity
Homework: None
Thursday: October 16
Notes: Gravity
Directed Reading: Gravity, pages 21-25
Homework: Read pages 21-25
Friday, October 17
Directed Reading pages 21-25
Homework: Finish Directed Reading, if necessary
10/6/08 Language Arts and Reading Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mr. Morrell
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 6, 2008
Website: http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
Email: jmorrell@op97.org
Important Information:
• Great job on your first reading log! Your second one is due on Tuesday, November 4.
• Students who have turned in their Seedfolks novel will be assigned a Red Fern novel on Monday, 10/6. It is very important that students do not read ahead. At the end of the week we will introduce a differentiated read ahead activity for eligible students who are interested.
• Students will have a quick comprehension quiz over chapters 1-7 on Wednesday, October 8. They will take a Chapter 1-11 Vocabulary Test on Tuesday, October 14.
• Don’t forget that conferences are on Thursday, October 23. Students will be given a copy of the conference schedule this week- be sure to check your conference time and call/email me with if there is a conflict with your time.
Monday, October 6
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 3
Read and Discuss Chapter 5
Review Chapter 4-5 Vocabulary
Chapter 4-5 Comprehension Questions #5-8
Introduce Chapter 6-7 Vocabulary Words
Homework: Read Chapter 6
Tuesday, October 7
Read and Discuss Chapter 7
Chapter 6-7 Comprehension Questions
Complete Chapter 6-7 Vocabulary
Spelling Page 17 Part A
Word Wall week 4
Homework: Study for Chapter 1-7 Red Fern Quiz
Wednesday, October 8
Quick Quiz: Red Fern Comprehension Chapters 1-7
Complete Chapter 8-9 Vocabulary
Read Chapter 8
Chapter 8-9 Comprehension Questions #1-5
Spelling Page 17 Part B
Homework: Finish Class work, if necessary.
Thursday: October 9
Introduce Chapter 9-10 Vocabulary Words
Read and Discuss Chapter 9
Spelling Master 3A
Homework: Study for Spelling Test Lesson 3, Word Wall Week 4 is due tomorrow!
Friday, October 10
Spelling Test: Lesson 3
Introduce Differentiated Read Ahead Assignment
Read and Discuss Chapter 10
Chapter 9-10 Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary
Go over Word Wall Week 4
Homework: Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND! GET MID-TERM PROGRESS REPORT SIGNED!!!
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of October 6, 2008
Website: http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
Email: jmorrell@op97.org
Important Information:
• Great job on your first reading log! Your second one is due on Tuesday, November 4.
• Students who have turned in their Seedfolks novel will be assigned a Red Fern novel on Monday, 10/6. It is very important that students do not read ahead. At the end of the week we will introduce a differentiated read ahead activity for eligible students who are interested.
• Students will have a quick comprehension quiz over chapters 1-7 on Wednesday, October 8. They will take a Chapter 1-11 Vocabulary Test on Tuesday, October 14.
• Don’t forget that conferences are on Thursday, October 23. Students will be given a copy of the conference schedule this week- be sure to check your conference time and call/email me with if there is a conflict with your time.
Monday, October 6
Spelling Pre-Test: Lesson 3
Read and Discuss Chapter 5
Review Chapter 4-5 Vocabulary
Chapter 4-5 Comprehension Questions #5-8
Introduce Chapter 6-7 Vocabulary Words
Homework: Read Chapter 6
Tuesday, October 7
Read and Discuss Chapter 7
Chapter 6-7 Comprehension Questions
Complete Chapter 6-7 Vocabulary
Spelling Page 17 Part A
Word Wall week 4
Homework: Study for Chapter 1-7 Red Fern Quiz
Wednesday, October 8
Quick Quiz: Red Fern Comprehension Chapters 1-7
Complete Chapter 8-9 Vocabulary
Read Chapter 8
Chapter 8-9 Comprehension Questions #1-5
Spelling Page 17 Part B
Homework: Finish Class work, if necessary.
Thursday: October 9
Introduce Chapter 9-10 Vocabulary Words
Read and Discuss Chapter 9
Spelling Master 3A
Homework: Study for Spelling Test Lesson 3, Word Wall Week 4 is due tomorrow!
Friday, October 10
Spelling Test: Lesson 3
Introduce Differentiated Read Ahead Assignment
Read and Discuss Chapter 10
Chapter 9-10 Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary
Go over Word Wall Week 4
Homework: Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND! GET MID-TERM PROGRESS REPORT SIGNED!!!
Monday, October 6, 2008
10/06/08 Science Syllabus
Mr. Morrell
Science Syllabus
Week of October 6, 2008
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 6
Force Quiz Today!
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 7
Directed Reading, Friction pages 15-20
Homework: Finish Directed Reading, if necessary
Wednesday, October 8
Review Directed Reading
Review Friction notes
Science Vocabulary
Homework: Friction Action worksheet
Thursday: October 9
Friction Lab
Homework: Finish Friction, if necessary
Friday, October 10
Graphing Friction Lab results
Discuss Friction Lab Results
Homework: Enjoy your Weekend!
Science Syllabus
Week of October 6, 2008
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 6
Force Quiz Today!
Homework: None
Tuesday, October 7
Directed Reading, Friction pages 15-20
Homework: Finish Directed Reading, if necessary
Wednesday, October 8
Review Directed Reading
Review Friction notes
Science Vocabulary
Homework: Friction Action worksheet
Thursday: October 9
Friction Lab
Homework: Finish Friction, if necessary
Friday, October 10
Graphing Friction Lab results
Discuss Friction Lab Results
Homework: Enjoy your Weekend!
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