Periods 1, 2, 4
1. Read-On
Periods 6-7
1. Word wall
2. Read aloud
3. Word parts review
4. Vocab quiz
5. SSR
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
Wednesday, Sept. 26
Periods 1, 2, 4
1. BAT testing
Periods 6-7
1. Word wall
2. Read aloud
3. Word parts review
4. Vocab crossword review
5. SSR
1. BAT testing
Periods 6-7
1. Word wall
2. Read aloud
3. Word parts review
4. Vocab crossword review
5. SSR
Monday, Sept. 24
Periods 1, 2, 4
Guest Speaker (Dr. Solomon)
Periods 6-7
1. Write five sentences using the Chapter 2 vocab words we learned last week
2. Word wall
3. Readaloud
4. Word parts/vowel sounds review on overhead
5. Begin summary writing of "Slavery and the Slave Trade" story that begins on Page 49 of AMSCO social studies book
6. SSR (last 30 minutes)
Guest Speaker (Dr. Solomon)
Periods 6-7
1. Write five sentences using the Chapter 2 vocab words we learned last week
2. Word wall
3. Readaloud
4. Word parts/vowel sounds review on overhead
5. Begin summary writing of "Slavery and the Slave Trade" story that begins on Page 49 of AMSCO social studies book
6. SSR (last 30 minutes)
Friday, September 21, 2007
Friday, Sept. 21
Periods 1, 2, 4
1. Journal: Why did you fail last year's FCAT? What do you have to do to pass the FCAT this year? (Was collected in class)
2. Word Wall
3. Benchmark activity: Figure out which benchmarks the questions on "Never Give Up" are testing
Periods 6-7
1. Do Now: Cut the fat -- These sentences are wordy. Do your best to make them more concise. Write the sentence and strike through the words that are not necessary. This should be the fourth assignment in your notebook. Please see me for a copy of the sentences.
2. Word wall review
3. Today in the news
4. Readaloud
5. Vocabulary football
1. Journal: Why did you fail last year's FCAT? What do you have to do to pass the FCAT this year? (Was collected in class)
2. Word Wall
3. Benchmark activity: Figure out which benchmarks the questions on "Never Give Up" are testing
Periods 6-7
1. Do Now: Cut the fat -- These sentences are wordy. Do your best to make them more concise. Write the sentence and strike through the words that are not necessary. This should be the fourth assignment in your notebook. Please see me for a copy of the sentences.
2. Word wall review
3. Today in the news
4. Readaloud
5. Vocabulary football
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Thursday, Sept. 20
Periods 1, 2, 4
1. Word wall
2. Practice identifying the subject-verb in a simple sentence
3. Identify subject-verb in "Never Give Up" story distributed in class
4. Write target notes for each paragraph
5. Answer questions 1-10 in story "Never Give Up"
WHATEVER YOU DON'T FINISH IS HOMEWORK
Periods 6-7
1. Word wall
2. Read aloud
3. Partner read Ch. 2 of "Killing Mr. Griffin"
4. Write summary and draw picture of Ch. 2
5. Vocab charades (if time permits)
6. SSR (last 30 minutes)
1. Word wall
2. Practice identifying the subject-verb in a simple sentence
3. Identify subject-verb in "Never Give Up" story distributed in class
4. Write target notes for each paragraph
5. Answer questions 1-10 in story "Never Give Up"
WHATEVER YOU DON'T FINISH IS HOMEWORK
Periods 6-7
1. Word wall
2. Read aloud
3. Partner read Ch. 2 of "Killing Mr. Griffin"
4. Write summary and draw picture of Ch. 2
5. Vocab charades (if time permits)
6. SSR (last 30 minutes)
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Wednesday, September 19
Periods 1, 2, 4,
1. Continued work with Read-On
Periods 6-7
1. Word wall review
2. Read aloud
3. Today in the news
4. Figure out which question matches which benchmark using the handout distributed in class (this was turned in for a grade)
5. New vocabulary (finish VIS for homework)
6. SSR (last 30 minutes)
1. Populate: to provide with something (V): He came up with a plan to populate the country. He came up with a plan to provide the country with people.
2. contrite: to feel sorrow (adj): He was contrite after giving his brother a black eye. He felt sorrow after giving his brother a black eye.
3. Illusion: trick (noun): The magician spent 10 hours a week practicing illusions. The magician spent 10 hours a week practicing tricks.
4. Persecute: to punish (v): His mother persecuted him for no reason. His mother punished him for no reason
5. Bewildered: confused (v): My sister gets bewildered in Algebra II. My sister gets confused in Algebra II.
6. Cautious: careful (adj): Be very cautious when crossing the street: Be very careful when crossing the street
7. Luminous: giving out light (adj): The sun has a luminous surface. The sun has a surface that gives out light
8. Novel: new and original (adj): Teachers are praised for coming up with ideas that are novel. Teachers are praised for coming up with ideas that are new and original.
9. Appalled: disgusted: (adj) I was appalled at what I saw going on in the halls. I was disgusted at what I saw going on in the halls.
10. Grateful: thankful (adj): She was very grateful when I paid for her mail. She was very thankful when I paid for her meal.
1. Continued work with Read-On
Periods 6-7
1. Word wall review
2. Read aloud
3. Today in the news
4. Figure out which question matches which benchmark using the handout distributed in class (this was turned in for a grade)
5. New vocabulary (finish VIS for homework)
6. SSR (last 30 minutes)
1. Populate: to provide with something (V): He came up with a plan to populate the country. He came up with a plan to provide the country with people.
2. contrite: to feel sorrow (adj): He was contrite after giving his brother a black eye. He felt sorrow after giving his brother a black eye.
3. Illusion: trick (noun): The magician spent 10 hours a week practicing illusions. The magician spent 10 hours a week practicing tricks.
4. Persecute: to punish (v): His mother persecuted him for no reason. His mother punished him for no reason
5. Bewildered: confused (v): My sister gets bewildered in Algebra II. My sister gets confused in Algebra II.
6. Cautious: careful (adj): Be very cautious when crossing the street: Be very careful when crossing the street
7. Luminous: giving out light (adj): The sun has a luminous surface. The sun has a surface that gives out light
8. Novel: new and original (adj): Teachers are praised for coming up with ideas that are novel. Teachers are praised for coming up with ideas that are new and original.
9. Appalled: disgusted: (adj) I was appalled at what I saw going on in the halls. I was disgusted at what I saw going on in the halls.
10. Grateful: thankful (adj): She was very grateful when I paid for her mail. She was very thankful when I paid for her meal.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Tuesday, September 18
Periods 1, 2, 4
Continue work with Read-On reading improvement program
Periods 6-7
1. Word wall review
2. Readaloud
3. Begin work with selective underlining using the "Never Give Up" story on Lance Armstrong that was handed out in class. Students were to underline the subject and the verb. Then we answered questions 1-10 as a class.
4. SSR (last 30 minutes)
Continue work with Read-On reading improvement program
Periods 6-7
1. Word wall review
2. Readaloud
3. Begin work with selective underlining using the "Never Give Up" story on Lance Armstrong that was handed out in class. Students were to underline the subject and the verb. Then we answered questions 1-10 as a class.
4. SSR (last 30 minutes)
Monday, September 17
Periods 1, 2, 4
1. Learn new vocabulary
2. Complete VIS sheet
3. Take vocabulary quiz
1. bewildered: confused (v): My sister gets bewildered when the teacher starts talking about binomials. My sister gets confused when the teacher starts talking about binomials.
2. appalled: disgusted (v): I was appalled at what I saw going on in the halls. I was disgusted at what I saw going on in the halls.
3. content: happy (adj): I am content with staying at Coral Springs High School. I am happy with staying at Coral Springs High School.
4. compassionate: caring (adj): Mother Theresa is compassionate toward the poor. Mother Theresa is caring toward the poor.
5. cautious: careful (adj): Be very cautious when crossing the street. Be very careful when crossing the street.
6. boisterous: loud (adj): I often get headaches when my students are boisterous. I often get headaches when my students are loud.
7. grateful: thankful (adj): My friend was very grateful when I paid for her dinner. My friend was very thankful when I paid for her dinner
8. novel: new and original (adj): Teachers are praised for coming up with novel ideas. Teachers are praised for coming up with new and original ideas.
9. irrational: without reason (adj): She gets mad when her parents make decisions that are irrational. She gets mad when her parents make decisions that are without reason.
10. tentative: not fully worked out (adj): My plans to go to London are tentative. My plans to go to London are not fully worked out.
Periods 6-7
1. Word wall review
2. Review vocab quiz
3. Readaloud
4. Subject-verb practice. Underline the subject once and the verb twice. This will be turned in for a grade.
The waitress had cleaned off the table.
He ran around the block.
You are my friend.
I like to walk.
The efforts (to get her elected) succeeded.
The woman hurried.
A bouquet (of yellow roses) will lend color and fragrance to the room.
The jet engine passed inspection.
(From the ceiling) hung the chandelier.
(YOU) Please bring me some coffee.
I like cake and he likes ice cream.
He and I like cake.
She lifts weights and jogs daily.
John played the piano.
The girl skipped rope.
The custodian was shampooing the carpet.
George W. Bush is president of the United States.
Julie is athletic.
Juan was quite muscular.
5. SSR (Everyone should now have an AR book on their reading level)
1. Learn new vocabulary
2. Complete VIS sheet
3. Take vocabulary quiz
1. bewildered: confused (v): My sister gets bewildered when the teacher starts talking about binomials. My sister gets confused when the teacher starts talking about binomials.
2. appalled: disgusted (v): I was appalled at what I saw going on in the halls. I was disgusted at what I saw going on in the halls.
3. content: happy (adj): I am content with staying at Coral Springs High School. I am happy with staying at Coral Springs High School.
4. compassionate: caring (adj): Mother Theresa is compassionate toward the poor. Mother Theresa is caring toward the poor.
5. cautious: careful (adj): Be very cautious when crossing the street. Be very careful when crossing the street.
6. boisterous: loud (adj): I often get headaches when my students are boisterous. I often get headaches when my students are loud.
7. grateful: thankful (adj): My friend was very grateful when I paid for her dinner. My friend was very thankful when I paid for her dinner
8. novel: new and original (adj): Teachers are praised for coming up with novel ideas. Teachers are praised for coming up with new and original ideas.
9. irrational: without reason (adj): She gets mad when her parents make decisions that are irrational. She gets mad when her parents make decisions that are without reason.
10. tentative: not fully worked out (adj): My plans to go to London are tentative. My plans to go to London are not fully worked out.
Periods 6-7
1. Word wall review
2. Review vocab quiz
3. Readaloud
4. Subject-verb practice. Underline the subject once and the verb twice. This will be turned in for a grade.
The waitress had cleaned off the table.
He ran around the block.
You are my friend.
I like to walk.
The efforts (to get her elected) succeeded.
The woman hurried.
A bouquet (of yellow roses) will lend color and fragrance to the room.
The jet engine passed inspection.
(From the ceiling) hung the chandelier.
(YOU) Please bring me some coffee.
I like cake and he likes ice cream.
He and I like cake.
She lifts weights and jogs daily.
John played the piano.
The girl skipped rope.
The custodian was shampooing the carpet.
George W. Bush is president of the United States.
Julie is athletic.
Juan was quite muscular.
5. SSR (Everyone should now have an AR book on their reading level)
Friday, September 14, 2007
Friday, Sept. 14
Periods 1, 2, 4
1. Continue with Read-On reading improvement program
*Make sure you turned in your parent-teacher form. It was your first grade in Pinnacle.
Periods 6-7
1. Today's journal: What did you struggle with on the FCAT? What can I do as a teacher to help you improve on the FCAT? This should be the third assignment in your notebook
2. Today in the news
3. Word Wall
4. Read aloud
5. 15 minutes to study for vocab quiz
6. Vocab quiz
7. 30 minutes of SSR
8. Begin first day of selective underlining
*Make sure you turned in your parent-teacher form. It was your first grade in Pinnacle.
1. Continue with Read-On reading improvement program
*Make sure you turned in your parent-teacher form. It was your first grade in Pinnacle.
Periods 6-7
1. Today's journal: What did you struggle with on the FCAT? What can I do as a teacher to help you improve on the FCAT? This should be the third assignment in your notebook
2. Today in the news
3. Word Wall
4. Read aloud
5. 15 minutes to study for vocab quiz
6. Vocab quiz
7. 30 minutes of SSR
8. Begin first day of selective underlining
*Make sure you turned in your parent-teacher form. It was your first grade in Pinnacle.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Wednesday, September 12
Periods 1, 2, 4
What did we do today?
Continued using the Read-On reading improvement program
Periods 6-7
What did we do today?
1. Write six sentences using the vocabulary words you learned Monday (goes on the same sheet of paper as the five sentences you wrote yesterday)
2. Word wall review
3. Split students up into groups of 2-3 and have each group act out two of Monday's vocab words
4. Read aloud
5. Give students 30 minutes to finish yesterday's summaries and pictures
6. SSR (if time permits)
What did we do today?
Continued using the Read-On reading improvement program
Periods 6-7
What did we do today?
1. Write six sentences using the vocabulary words you learned Monday (goes on the same sheet of paper as the five sentences you wrote yesterday)
2. Word wall review
3. Split students up into groups of 2-3 and have each group act out two of Monday's vocab words
4. Read aloud
5. Give students 30 minutes to finish yesterday's summaries and pictures
6. SSR (if time permits)
Tuesday, Sept. 11
Periods 1, 2, 4
What did we do today?
1. Continued using the Read-On reading improvement program
Periods 6-7
1. Write five sentences using the vocabulary words you learned yesteday (this should be the first assignment in your three-ring binder). I will grade binders every Friday.
2. Complete journal on "What makes a good teacher? What makes a bad teacher? (this journal should be the second assignment in your three-ring binder). I will grade binders every Friday
3. Read Chapter 1 of "Killing Mr. Griffin" with a partner
4. Create your own book (see me for details)
5. Write at least 10 sentences summarizing Chapter 1 (goes in the book you created)
6. Graphically represent Chapter 1 using the colored pencils provided (goes in the book you created)
What did we do today?
1. Continued using the Read-On reading improvement program
Periods 6-7
1. Write five sentences using the vocabulary words you learned yesteday (this should be the first assignment in your three-ring binder). I will grade binders every Friday.
2. Complete journal on "What makes a good teacher? What makes a bad teacher? (this journal should be the second assignment in your three-ring binder). I will grade binders every Friday
3. Read Chapter 1 of "Killing Mr. Griffin" with a partner
4. Create your own book (see me for details)
5. Write at least 10 sentences summarizing Chapter 1 (goes in the book you created)
6. Graphically represent Chapter 1 using the colored pencils provided (goes in the book you created)
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Monday, September 10
Ninth-grade Intensive Reading
First grade of the semester: Turn in signed form saying that you have read and understand my syllabus (counts as a participation grade) Second grade of the semester: Finish VIS sheet (counts as a vocab grade)
Third grade of the semester: Vocabulary quiz (counts as a vocab grade)
Homework: Check out an AR book -- one that is fiction and at least 150 pages -- and begin reading. You will be required to pass two AR tests by the end of the semester. If the book is not on your reading level (or above) you will not receive credit for any AR tests you may pass. You will also receive a grade for bringing your AR book to class.
Chapter 1 vocabulary words from the novel "Killing Mr. Griffin" by Lois Duncan 1. ve-he-ment-ly: emotionally: adverb: He vehemently denied his involvement in the bank robbery. He emotionally denied his involvement in the bank robbery. 2. re-pent: to feel regret: verb: The priest asked the sinners to repent. The priest asked the sinners to feel regret. Where is one place where you might repent of your sins?
3. haste: overly eager speed: noun: He soon regretted his haste. He soon regretted his overly eager speed. What might happen if you act in haste?
4. ir-rev-o-ca-ble: cannot be changed or reversed: adj: The judge's decision was irrevocable. The judge's decision could not be changed or reversed. Who can think of something that is irrevocable?
5. farce: show that is hard to believe: noun: The reporter described the trial as a farce: The reporter described the trial as a show that was hard to believe. What made the trial a farce?
6. vi-va-cious: lively: Despite being 60, his mom was pretty vivacious. Despite being 60, his mom was pretty lively.
7. mor-ose: unhappy: adj: I tried to cheer him up since he appeared so morose. I tried to cheer him up since he appeared so unhappy.
8. con-spir-acy: entering into an agreement to do something illegal: noun: The men were convicted of conspiracy. The men were convicted of entering into an agreement to do something illegal.
9. ten-ta-tive: not fully worked out: adjective: Our plans to go to Hawaii were tentative. Our plans to go to Hawaii were not fully worked out. What are some other things that might be tentative?
10. in-au-di-ble: not able to be heard: adjective: The dog whistle was inaudible: The dog whistle was not able to be heard. What are some other things that are inaudible? What are some things that are audible? What does the prefix "in" mean?
11. ir-ra-tion-al: without reason: She hates it when her mother makes decisions that are irrational. She hates it when her mother makes decisions that are without reason. How many people have parents who make irrational decisions? What does the prefix "in" mean?
What did we do today? We completed VIS sheets on the words from Chapter 1 of the novel "Killing Mr. Griffin."
11th- and 12th-grade Reading
First grade of the semester: Turn in signed form saying that you have read and understand my syllabus (counts as a participation grade)
Homework: Check out an AR book -- one that is fiction and at least 150 pages -- and begin reading. You will be required to pass two AR tests by the end of the semester. If the book is not on your reading level (or above) you will not receive credit for any AR tests you may pass. You will also receive a grade for bringing your AR book to class.
What did we do today? We used the laptops and began the Read-On reading improvement program.
First grade of the semester: Turn in signed form saying that you have read and understand my syllabus (counts as a participation grade) Second grade of the semester: Finish VIS sheet (counts as a vocab grade)
Third grade of the semester: Vocabulary quiz (counts as a vocab grade)
Homework: Check out an AR book -- one that is fiction and at least 150 pages -- and begin reading. You will be required to pass two AR tests by the end of the semester. If the book is not on your reading level (or above) you will not receive credit for any AR tests you may pass. You will also receive a grade for bringing your AR book to class.
Chapter 1 vocabulary words from the novel "Killing Mr. Griffin" by Lois Duncan 1. ve-he-ment-ly: emotionally: adverb: He vehemently denied his involvement in the bank robbery. He emotionally denied his involvement in the bank robbery. 2. re-pent: to feel regret: verb: The priest asked the sinners to repent. The priest asked the sinners to feel regret. Where is one place where you might repent of your sins?
3. haste: overly eager speed: noun: He soon regretted his haste. He soon regretted his overly eager speed. What might happen if you act in haste?
4. ir-rev-o-ca-ble: cannot be changed or reversed: adj: The judge's decision was irrevocable. The judge's decision could not be changed or reversed. Who can think of something that is irrevocable?
5. farce: show that is hard to believe: noun: The reporter described the trial as a farce: The reporter described the trial as a show that was hard to believe. What made the trial a farce?
6. vi-va-cious: lively: Despite being 60, his mom was pretty vivacious. Despite being 60, his mom was pretty lively.
7. mor-ose: unhappy: adj: I tried to cheer him up since he appeared so morose. I tried to cheer him up since he appeared so unhappy.
8. con-spir-acy: entering into an agreement to do something illegal: noun: The men were convicted of conspiracy. The men were convicted of entering into an agreement to do something illegal.
9. ten-ta-tive: not fully worked out: adjective: Our plans to go to Hawaii were tentative. Our plans to go to Hawaii were not fully worked out. What are some other things that might be tentative?
10. in-au-di-ble: not able to be heard: adjective: The dog whistle was inaudible: The dog whistle was not able to be heard. What are some other things that are inaudible? What are some things that are audible? What does the prefix "in" mean?
11. ir-ra-tion-al: without reason: She hates it when her mother makes decisions that are irrational. She hates it when her mother makes decisions that are without reason. How many people have parents who make irrational decisions? What does the prefix "in" mean?
What did we do today? We completed VIS sheets on the words from Chapter 1 of the novel "Killing Mr. Griffin."
11th- and 12th-grade Reading
First grade of the semester: Turn in signed form saying that you have read and understand my syllabus (counts as a participation grade)
Homework: Check out an AR book -- one that is fiction and at least 150 pages -- and begin reading. You will be required to pass two AR tests by the end of the semester. If the book is not on your reading level (or above) you will not receive credit for any AR tests you may pass. You will also receive a grade for bringing your AR book to class.
What did we do today? We used the laptops and began the Read-On reading improvement program.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Syllabi for 9th-, 10th-, and 11th-grade Reading
9th-, 10th-, and 11th-grade Reading
Teacher: Mark Cooper
School number: (954) 322-0500
The best way to reach me is by email at mark.cooper@browardschools.com, though I can also be reached by phone before school (7:00-7:40) and after school (2:40-3:40).
Required materials
1. Three-ring binder (journals and VIS sheets will be kept here)
2. Loose-leaf paper
3. Pencils
4. Pens
5. AR book (bring to school daily)
The goal of this class is to:
1. Create accurate, fluent and expressive readers
2. empower strategic readers
3. extend reading comprehension
4. develop written expression
5. develop listening comprehension
6. encourage peer interaction
7. extend critical thinking
8. foster a love of reading
The Broward County grading scale is as follows:
90-100=A
80-89=B
70-79=C
60-69=D
0-59=F
The following categories will be used to determine grades:
20% Participation (Raising hand, volunteering, showing up to class on time, staying in seat)
20% AR (Students are required to pass at least four AR tests each semester)
20% Vocab
20% FCAT
20% Journals
Expectations
Food: Water is acceptable. Anything else must either be put away or thrown away before entering class
Dress: It is expected that all students will dress properly. Students not dressed properly will be sent to the main office, referred, and a parent/guardian will be called.
IPOD/MP3/CD players, phones, etc.: All devices must be put away. If a student has one of these devices out, that device will be confiscated and given to an administrator.
Language: It is expected that all students will speak properly. Cursing is not the kind of language to be spoken in school.
Cheating: Cheating is not acceptable and will result in a zero, parental contact, and a referral.
Grooming: Personal grooming is not something that should be done in class. If a student is caught grooming in class, a detention will be issued and a parent/guardian will be contacted.
Tardies: Students are expected to be seated and ready to work when the bell rings. Students not seated and ready to work when the bell rings will be issued detentions.
Respect: Students are expected to respect themselves, their peers, and their teacher.
Etc.: For additional expectations, see the Code of Student Conduct at:
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sbbcpolicies/docs/P5.8.pdf
Teacher: Mark Cooper
School number: (954) 322-0500
The best way to reach me is by email at mark.cooper@browardschools.com, though I can also be reached by phone before school (7:00-7:40) and after school (2:40-3:40).
Required materials
1. Three-ring binder (journals and VIS sheets will be kept here)
2. Loose-leaf paper
3. Pencils
4. Pens
5. AR book (bring to school daily)
The goal of this class is to:
1. Create accurate, fluent and expressive readers
2. empower strategic readers
3. extend reading comprehension
4. develop written expression
5. develop listening comprehension
6. encourage peer interaction
7. extend critical thinking
8. foster a love of reading
The Broward County grading scale is as follows:
90-100=A
80-89=B
70-79=C
60-69=D
0-59=F
The following categories will be used to determine grades:
20% Participation (Raising hand, volunteering, showing up to class on time, staying in seat)
20% AR (Students are required to pass at least four AR tests each semester)
20% Vocab
20% FCAT
20% Journals
Expectations
Food: Water is acceptable. Anything else must either be put away or thrown away before entering class
Dress: It is expected that all students will dress properly. Students not dressed properly will be sent to the main office, referred, and a parent/guardian will be called.
IPOD/MP3/CD players, phones, etc.: All devices must be put away. If a student has one of these devices out, that device will be confiscated and given to an administrator.
Language: It is expected that all students will speak properly. Cursing is not the kind of language to be spoken in school.
Cheating: Cheating is not acceptable and will result in a zero, parental contact, and a referral.
Grooming: Personal grooming is not something that should be done in class. If a student is caught grooming in class, a detention will be issued and a parent/guardian will be contacted.
Tardies: Students are expected to be seated and ready to work when the bell rings. Students not seated and ready to work when the bell rings will be issued detentions.
Respect: Students are expected to respect themselves, their peers, and their teacher.
Etc.: For additional expectations, see the Code of Student Conduct at:
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sbbcpolicies/docs/P5.8.pdf
Monday, September 3, 2007
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