Mr. Morrell
Science Syllabus
Week of April 28, 2008
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Important Information
• Remember starting the 3rd trimester Team 6-3 will no longer be accepting any late work. It is your responsibility to turn in ALL assignments on time!
• Bring your Science Textbook on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of this week.
Monday, April 28
Review Directed Reading Pages 12-15
Review Discovering Muscles
Homework: None
Tuesday, April 29
Begin Muscular System Notes
Homework: None
Wednesday, April 30
Finish Muscle Notes
Homework: Finish Directed Reading, if necessary
Thursday, May 1
Do you Want to or Not: Classifying Muscles
What Kind of Muscles are Those?
Homework: Finish class work, if necessary
Friday, May 2
Muscular system Web Quest
Homework: Have a Wonderful and Restful Weekend?
Monday, April 28, 2008
4/28 Language Arts and Reading Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mr. Morrell
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of April 28 – May 2, 2008
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Important Information:
• We will begin Literature Circles next week. I plan to do them on next Monday, May 5. I still need parent volunteers. If would like to facilitate a group please email me or give me a call. They will be held in the afternoon beginning about 2:50.
• Students will receive their edited rough drafts on Tuesday, April 29. They have one week to make all corrections; the final draft is due on Tuesday, May 6. Remember the final research paper must have the following; cover page, final draft, works consulted page, final outline, and adult edited rough draft (students will lose points if they do not have all of these items included in this order).
• The research visual aid tri-fold board is due on Thursday, May 8. Students received a rubric with all of the requirements last week.
• We are having a research fair on Monday, May 12 from 2:20 to 3:20pm. This will give all the students on the team a chance to view each other’s boards and present their information. Parents are more than welcome to attend!
• Our LAST reading log of the year is due on Wednesday, May 28.
Monday, April 28
Select Literature Circle novels
Works Consulted page requirements
Homework: Work on Visual Aid.
Tuesday, April 29
How to Lead a Lit Circle
Edited drafts returned today
Research: media center- 9th Period
Homework: Work on your research project final draft and visual aid.
Wednesday, April 30
Assign Lit Circle groups and role dates
Introduce Packet Requirements
Media Center to check out books -8th Period
Research: Media Center-9th Period
Homework: Work on your research project final draft and visual aid. Work on Lit Circles.
Thursday, May 1
High/Low Question Sorting activity
Lit Circle work time
Research: Go to Tech Lab- 8th Period
Homework: Work on your research project final draft and visual aid. Work on Lit Circles.
Friday, May 2 (SPIRIT DAY!!!)
Lit Circle work time
Research: Go to Tech Lab- 8th Period
Homework: Be sure you are ready for your lit circle discussion on Monday. Remember you cannot
participate if you do not have your book and completed packet with you in class. You
will be given an alternate assignment if you have not completed the required materials.
Work Research- your final draft is due on Tuesday, May 6 and your Visual Aid is due
on Thursday, May 8.
Reading and Language Arts Syllabus
Week of April 28 – May 2, 2008
http://op97-morrell.blogspot.com
Important Information:
• We will begin Literature Circles next week. I plan to do them on next Monday, May 5. I still need parent volunteers. If would like to facilitate a group please email me or give me a call. They will be held in the afternoon beginning about 2:50.
• Students will receive their edited rough drafts on Tuesday, April 29. They have one week to make all corrections; the final draft is due on Tuesday, May 6. Remember the final research paper must have the following; cover page, final draft, works consulted page, final outline, and adult edited rough draft (students will lose points if they do not have all of these items included in this order).
• The research visual aid tri-fold board is due on Thursday, May 8. Students received a rubric with all of the requirements last week.
• We are having a research fair on Monday, May 12 from 2:20 to 3:20pm. This will give all the students on the team a chance to view each other’s boards and present their information. Parents are more than welcome to attend!
• Our LAST reading log of the year is due on Wednesday, May 28.
Monday, April 28
Select Literature Circle novels
Works Consulted page requirements
Homework: Work on Visual Aid.
Tuesday, April 29
How to Lead a Lit Circle
Edited drafts returned today
Research: media center- 9th Period
Homework: Work on your research project final draft and visual aid.
Wednesday, April 30
Assign Lit Circle groups and role dates
Introduce Packet Requirements
Media Center to check out books -8th Period
Research: Media Center-9th Period
Homework: Work on your research project final draft and visual aid. Work on Lit Circles.
Thursday, May 1
High/Low Question Sorting activity
Lit Circle work time
Research: Go to Tech Lab- 8th Period
Homework: Work on your research project final draft and visual aid. Work on Lit Circles.
Friday, May 2 (SPIRIT DAY!!!)
Lit Circle work time
Research: Go to Tech Lab- 8th Period
Homework: Be sure you are ready for your lit circle discussion on Monday. Remember you cannot
participate if you do not have your book and completed packet with you in class. You
will be given an alternate assignment if you have not completed the required materials.
Work Research- your final draft is due on Tuesday, May 6 and your Visual Aid is due
on Thursday, May 8.
4/21 Science Syllabus
Mr. Morrell
Science Syllabus
Week of April 21, 2008
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Important Information
• Remember starting the 3rd trimester Team 6-3 will no longer be accepting any late work. It is your responsibility to turn in ALL assignments on time!
• Bring your Science Textbook on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of this week.
• There will be a Quiz on the Skeletal System Tuesday, April 22
• There will be a lunchtime review session on Monday, April 21
Monday, April 21
Review the Skeletal System
What’s the Connection?
The Thigh Bone is Connected to the…
The hipbone is connected to the…
Homework: Study for the quiz on the Skeletal System
Tuesday, April 22
Quiz on the Skeletal System
Homework: None
Wednesday, April 23
Directed Reading Pages 12-15
Homework: Finish Directed Reading, if necessary
Thursday, April 24
No School!
Homework: None
Friday, April 25
Discovering Muscles
Send home Chicken Wing Letters
Homework: Finish Discovering Muscles, if necessary
Science Syllabus
Week of April 21, 2008
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Important Information
• Remember starting the 3rd trimester Team 6-3 will no longer be accepting any late work. It is your responsibility to turn in ALL assignments on time!
• Bring your Science Textbook on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of this week.
• There will be a Quiz on the Skeletal System Tuesday, April 22
• There will be a lunchtime review session on Monday, April 21
Monday, April 21
Review the Skeletal System
What’s the Connection?
The Thigh Bone is Connected to the…
The hipbone is connected to the…
Homework: Study for the quiz on the Skeletal System
Tuesday, April 22
Quiz on the Skeletal System
Homework: None
Wednesday, April 23
Directed Reading Pages 12-15
Homework: Finish Directed Reading, if necessary
Thursday, April 24
No School!
Homework: None
Friday, April 25
Discovering Muscles
Send home Chicken Wing Letters
Homework: Finish Discovering Muscles, if necessary
4/21 Reading Syllabus
Reading Syllabus
Week of April 21, 2008
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Important Information:
• Students must not read ahead during this novel study; students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of differentiated activities throughout the novel (these opportunities will be announced on the syllabus each week).
• There will be a Quick Quiz on Wednesday, April 23rd
Monday, April 21
Finish Reading Ch. 10
Chapter 10 vocabulary and comprehension questions
Homework: complete chapter 10 vocabulary and comprehension questions
Tuesday, April 22
Review book and work on Characterization Project
Homework: Study for Quick Quiz
Wednesday, April 23
Quick Quiz Chapters 7-10
Homework: Work on Characterization Projects
Thursday, April 24
No School
Homework: Finish Characterization Projects
Friday, April 25
Present the visual portions of your Characterization Projects
Homework: Enjoy your Weekend
Week of April 21, 2008
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Important Information:
• Students must not read ahead during this novel study; students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of differentiated activities throughout the novel (these opportunities will be announced on the syllabus each week).
• There will be a Quick Quiz on Wednesday, April 23rd
Monday, April 21
Finish Reading Ch. 10
Chapter 10 vocabulary and comprehension questions
Homework: complete chapter 10 vocabulary and comprehension questions
Tuesday, April 22
Review book and work on Characterization Project
Homework: Study for Quick Quiz
Wednesday, April 23
Quick Quiz Chapters 7-10
Homework: Work on Characterization Projects
Thursday, April 24
No School
Homework: Finish Characterization Projects
Friday, April 25
Present the visual portions of your Characterization Projects
Homework: Enjoy your Weekend
4/21 Language Arts Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mr. Morrell
Week of April 21, 2008
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Important Information:
• All students were required to have a Tri-Fold Presentation Board by Monday, April 21 for their research visual aid. Please turn them in a.s.a.p. if they were forgotten on Monday.
• Students will receive the visual aid rubric and requirements on Monday, April 21.
• Your typed research paper rough draft is due on Tuesday, April 22.
• The sixth grade end of the field trip permission slip and money is due on Friday, April 18. Please get those into me as soon as possible! If you need a scholarship please see me before the due date.
• Our student selected reading groups will conclude this Friday, April 25th. Students will return to their normal reading groups beginning next Monday, April 28th.
• I am looking for parents who would be interested in facilitating a literature circle group, starting next week. My reading students will receive a letter on Monday highlighting all the necessary details. Please return it a.s.a.p. Thanks for all your help
Monday, April 21
Introduce visual aid requirements
Study for classroom Spelling Bee
Homework: Begin working on visual aid.
Finish draft of research paper- due Tuesday.
Tuesday, April 22
Spelling Bee review
Work on visual aid
Homework: Continue working on your visual aid
Wednesday, April 23
Computer Lab
Homework: Continue working on your visual aid
Thursday, April 24
No School –Institute Day
Friday, April 25
Spelling Bee
Work on Visual Aid, time permitting
Homework: Continue working on your visual aid
Week of April 21, 2008
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Important Information:
• All students were required to have a Tri-Fold Presentation Board by Monday, April 21 for their research visual aid. Please turn them in a.s.a.p. if they were forgotten on Monday.
• Students will receive the visual aid rubric and requirements on Monday, April 21.
• Your typed research paper rough draft is due on Tuesday, April 22.
• The sixth grade end of the field trip permission slip and money is due on Friday, April 18. Please get those into me as soon as possible! If you need a scholarship please see me before the due date.
• Our student selected reading groups will conclude this Friday, April 25th. Students will return to their normal reading groups beginning next Monday, April 28th.
• I am looking for parents who would be interested in facilitating a literature circle group, starting next week. My reading students will receive a letter on Monday highlighting all the necessary details. Please return it a.s.a.p. Thanks for all your help
Monday, April 21
Introduce visual aid requirements
Study for classroom Spelling Bee
Homework: Begin working on visual aid.
Finish draft of research paper- due Tuesday.
Tuesday, April 22
Spelling Bee review
Work on visual aid
Homework: Continue working on your visual aid
Wednesday, April 23
Computer Lab
Homework: Continue working on your visual aid
Thursday, April 24
No School –Institute Day
Friday, April 25
Spelling Bee
Work on Visual Aid, time permitting
Homework: Continue working on your visual aid
Friday, April 18, 2008
4/14 Language Arts Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mr. Morrell
Week of April 14, 2008
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Important Information:
• Our next reading log is due on Thursday, April 17.
• All students must have a Tri-Fold Presentation Board by Monday, April 21 for the research visual aid. Students will receive the visual aid rubric and requirements on Monday, April 21.
• Your typed research paper rough draft is due on Tuesday, April 22.
• The sixth grade end of the field trip permission slip and money is due on Friday, April 18. Please get those into me as soon as possible! If you need a scholarship please see me before the due date.
Monday, April 14
Continue Outline and Note Card Conferences
Distribute School Wide Spelling Bee Lists
Research Work Time
Homework: Continue working on note cards and your research paper rough draft.
Tuesday, April 15
Research Work Time
Homework: Finish your note cards- a minimum of 25 cards are due tomorrow. Continue working on your research paper rough draft.
Wednesday, April 16
Final Note Cards are due today (minimum of 25)
1st Floor Tech Lab: Research Work Time
Homework: Continue working on your research paper rough draft. Finish your reading log- due tomorrow with parent signatures.
Thursday, April 17
Reading Log due
Research Work Time
Homework: Continue working on your research paper rough draft- the typed draft is due on Tuesday, April 22. END OF THE YEAR FIELD TRIP MONEY AND PERMISSION SLIP IS DUE TOMORROW- NO EXCEPTIONS! DON’T FORGET!
Friday, April 18
Research Work Time
Homework: Enjoy your weekend! Continue working on your research paper rough draft.
Week of April 14, 2008
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Important Information:
• Our next reading log is due on Thursday, April 17.
• All students must have a Tri-Fold Presentation Board by Monday, April 21 for the research visual aid. Students will receive the visual aid rubric and requirements on Monday, April 21.
• Your typed research paper rough draft is due on Tuesday, April 22.
• The sixth grade end of the field trip permission slip and money is due on Friday, April 18. Please get those into me as soon as possible! If you need a scholarship please see me before the due date.
Monday, April 14
Continue Outline and Note Card Conferences
Distribute School Wide Spelling Bee Lists
Research Work Time
Homework: Continue working on note cards and your research paper rough draft.
Tuesday, April 15
Research Work Time
Homework: Finish your note cards- a minimum of 25 cards are due tomorrow. Continue working on your research paper rough draft.
Wednesday, April 16
Final Note Cards are due today (minimum of 25)
1st Floor Tech Lab: Research Work Time
Homework: Continue working on your research paper rough draft. Finish your reading log- due tomorrow with parent signatures.
Thursday, April 17
Reading Log due
Research Work Time
Homework: Continue working on your research paper rough draft- the typed draft is due on Tuesday, April 22. END OF THE YEAR FIELD TRIP MONEY AND PERMISSION SLIP IS DUE TOMORROW- NO EXCEPTIONS! DON’T FORGET!
Friday, April 18
Research Work Time
Homework: Enjoy your weekend! Continue working on your research paper rough draft.
4/14 Reading Syllabus
Team 6-3 Mr. Morrell
Reading Syllabus
Week of April 7, 2008
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Important Information:
• Students must not read ahead during this novel study; students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of differentiated activities throughout the novel (these opportunities will be announced on the syllabus each week).
• There will be a Quick Quiz on Friday April 11
Monday, April 14
Read Chapter 8: pages 159-168
Chapter 8 vocabulary
Differentiated Activity: You will need to complete half of the vocabulary words and 1, 5, 7, 9, and 13 if it applies. Bring in a small mechanical object from home; pretend that you are from the future where man does not make things like this anymore. Describe the object as if you have no idea of what it does. Write a typed, 12point font, one page description of the object and what you believe it did for the people of the past. (due Friday)
Homework: complete chapter 8 vocabulary, if necessary
Tuesday, April 15
Finish chapter 8 and complete odd comprehension questions
Introduce characterization project
Homework: Finish Comprehension questions, if necessary
Wednesday, April 16
Begin Chapter 9 178-188 and Vocabulary
Homework: Finish Vocabulary, if necessary
Thursday, April 17
Finish Chapter 9 and comprehension questions odd
Homework: Finish Comp Questions, if necessary
Friday, April 18
Work on Characterization projects
Homework: Enjoy your Weekend
Reading Syllabus
Week of April 7, 2008
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Important Information:
• Students must not read ahead during this novel study; students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of differentiated activities throughout the novel (these opportunities will be announced on the syllabus each week).
• There will be a Quick Quiz on Friday April 11
Monday, April 14
Read Chapter 8: pages 159-168
Chapter 8 vocabulary
Differentiated Activity: You will need to complete half of the vocabulary words and 1, 5, 7, 9, and 13 if it applies. Bring in a small mechanical object from home; pretend that you are from the future where man does not make things like this anymore. Describe the object as if you have no idea of what it does. Write a typed, 12point font, one page description of the object and what you believe it did for the people of the past. (due Friday)
Homework: complete chapter 8 vocabulary, if necessary
Tuesday, April 15
Finish chapter 8 and complete odd comprehension questions
Introduce characterization project
Homework: Finish Comprehension questions, if necessary
Wednesday, April 16
Begin Chapter 9 178-188 and Vocabulary
Homework: Finish Vocabulary, if necessary
Thursday, April 17
Finish Chapter 9 and comprehension questions odd
Homework: Finish Comp Questions, if necessary
Friday, April 18
Work on Characterization projects
Homework: Enjoy your Weekend
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