Week 11

The two talks the kids were probably sick of hearing by the end of the day:

1)The Classical Model, we talked about putting in those pegs (the grammar stage)  and how they are ready for the dialectic stage. But if the pegs are not in place then they cannot answer the questions that help bring about more dialectic discussion.  STUDY THE GRAMMAR :)

2)My seating chart failed.  Lots of extra talking not on topic today.  Much disrespect of peers going on.  Someone trying to read their paper had to wait for the chatter to die down before starting. 

All in all a good day though!

Snacks this week were Ms. Debbie's most famous cupcakes...YUM!  Thank you.  Next week the Mullins are up :)

Next week is costume if your child so deems :) Also, Ms. Bonnie will have some treats as well.

Math: We went over the next four lessons.  No one had questions so I assume we are on track.  Please encourage your child to ask questions if they do not understand.  I allot class time for this :)
Homework: Lessons 45 - 48

Latin: We took our endings quiz.  I told them they are competing against themselves.  I will be giving this test again soon, to improve each time.  We also declined some nouns and talked a lot about gender.  Understanding seems to be there!
Homework: Next week vocab quiz!  Purple Book pages 62 -63 Ex. 71-74 Blue Book 69-71 and grammar rules
Accelerated: Chapter 8, as well as vocab quiz next week.  Remember keep up with those grammar rules in the purple book.

IEW:  We had a little fun and read each others papers anonymously then tried to guess who was who's. On page 95 is some more ly words I didn't want them to miss and we discussed how emphasis on syllables can change the meaning of the word. 
Homework:  Lesson 23 ORYour own research/story.  It must follow the pattern set up as far a introduction, 3 topics, and conclusion.  So not any old story will work here.  But there is a lot of creative liberty.  REMEMBER said is a banned word :) I was very impressed with last weeks papers and sure I will be again!

Rhetoric: We discussed Chapter 10 in both books.
Homework: Chapter 11 both books.  DO THE STUDY GUIDE AND WORKOUT :)  Keep up with cat questions, you know how when Ms. Bonnie has candy the questions may come out! We are now up to #33

Science: Great reports on Owls....some of the pictures...outstanding!!
Homework: This week Amphibians.  (With next week being reptiles, I told them they could switch them around, as long as they do one of each :) OK can't help but think of Over the Hedge :)

Geography:  We spent about 1/2 the time reviewing Europe today and then the other 1/2 of the time playing the game I had planned with IEW.  Lots of creative juices flowing :)
Homework: Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review Review
Europe should be practiced daily with all countries and capitals added at this point.  (Adding in features next week)  TEST FOR EUROPE WEEK 14 (this is different then guide)