Praise the Lord we could meet Tuesday!
First I would like to thank Addie for such a wonderful snack! Hannah has volunteered for next week.
Look below for ski dates. If you are going any of those dates, let me know and I will keep the group in the loop.
Algebra: Great Day! I think slop and intercept just might have sunk in.
Homework: Lessons 73 - 76 CHECK YOUR WORK!
Rhetoric: The day led itself to more serious discussion concerning deciding to have faith for yourself. Not believing just because mom and dad believe, but having a relationship with Jesus that is their own. You may wish to talk with them more on this topic:)
Homework: Chapters 18 in both books. Adding Catechism questions up to54! (almost there)
Science:Excellent reports on whales and dolphins....well dolphins. It brought me great joy to know the the Narwhal actually is real! I introduced the lungs and we tried our hand at a science experiment....that didn't go as planned. The bottle we too soft. T he children understand the procedure and what materials are needed, I encouraged them to give it another try at home.
Homework: Practice drawing and labeling the lung and respiratory system. Use page 79 in our Biology Lab Book to guide us. Learn about the respiratory system using other sources that they may already have as well.
Literature: Great discussion on Narnia. Thank you Jared for sharing a very insightful book!
Homework: Write an essay paper at least 5 paragraphs long. (Opening, 3 topics, Closing) Compare and contrast the creation of Narnia to God's creation of Earth. Please make sure you take some time to read through Genesis chapter 1.....if not more :) You may use the outline I gave you to help. (If you need to, start reading Number the Stars)
Geography: Addie gave an awesome presentation on Korea! The pictures were wonderful and the snack was tasty too. Next week either Hannah has a friend that may present or Jordan's grandmother may present, both of these children are to contact me with this information :)
Homework: Keep studying Asia. Practice drawing it out and labeling. Use the map I handed out in class to help with tracing. Do not forget review or Geography Terms. We are now up to plateau...that's a lot :)
Latin: We had fun with a Latin Scavenger Hunt! They had to know the word to get their next clue. It went so well, I promised to put a more complicated one together...so study that vocabulary. Also, I will post a new link tomorrow or Friday with the grammar I asked for them to work on.
Homework: Up to page 66 in your book. FINISH THOSE QUIZZES. They are open book, and bring them back to class ;) We will go over them in class together. I do not wish to move more into parsing into we have some of this grammar down. It is a lot and after praying on it, decided to give them one more week to work on it. So work on those rules for accents, macrons, and syllables, memorizing declensions endings and conjugation endings.
I do hope everyone has a healthy and happy week! Many Blessings!!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Week 2 Take 2
Yeah, we made it to week 2! It was looking like we might not LOL
Thank you for all the well wishes on my trip. I had a lovely time with my husband and whole family together for my daughter's birthday. Looking forward to getting back into the swing of things this week.
Everyone seemed to enjoy the fudge from New Orleans this week. Addie has volunteered for snack next week.
On skiing: I was going to try to go on the 26th but that is not going to work out for me. I do plan on going February 23rd. (I may go the 9th, but probably not) But here is the link for Sugar www.riderschoice.blogspot.com if you wish to go on your own. Also you will find dates for Appalachian Ski Mountain on that same page. I may do them on Valentines Day. If any of these dates interest you, let me know and maybe we can coordinate to go together. Also, if you know you are going on another date, post it here and maybe someone else would like to go with you:)
As promised....the 5th grade Bonnie Pic from Hong Kong :) Yes, I dug the 80's
And on to it:
Algebra 1: We went through 5 lessons! Yes 5! I gave them permission to do 3 lesson practices, 2 mixed practices on the condition that they take the time to memorize some of the grammar.
Homework: Up to lesson 72. Know substitution, elimination, and factoring trinomials.
Rhetoric: Another day of great discussion. I encouraged them that catechism questions are almost done.
Homework: Chapter 17 in both books. Add questions #49 - #51
Science: I think we all agreed we do not wish to meet Jared's bat from the Philippines anytime soon :) Great reports!
Homework: Whales and Dolphins! They will need their Biology books starting next week. We will start with the lungs.
Literature: Everyone kept saying what horrible papers they had and I thought quite the opposite! Learning to write an essay with your own style of writing and incorporating an opinion without using the words I or we can be a challenging task. For everyone's first time out I was impressed. This is a skill we are introducing in A and will continue to cultivate.
Homework: Read Magician's Nephew with the essay topic in mind. Take notes along the way if needed to remember parts that one may wish to use in their essay.
Geography: We reviewed everything we should be studying throughout the week. Testimony was shared on how it really only takes 15 minutes of review, 15 of new to do the job :) Set a timer. Time management is a huge skill. Learn it now and you will carry it with you for a very long time! I am in the process of looking for a better Asia map and will hopefully have one by next Tuesday. I also shared about my trip to Hong Kong. One of my CD's did not work :( But they got to see some other pictures.
Homework: Don't forget about those GEOGRAPHY TERMS!!! Continue to review 15 minutes a day and practice Asia 15 minutes a day. Next week Addie, will be doing a special presentation.
Latin: We introduced 2nd Declension Neuter, 2nd Conjugation, and some new vocabulary.
Homework: Do and BRING BACK take home/open book quiz, pages 49 - 56, practice speaking (alphabet/diphthongs) Next week oral quiz on the grammar of syllables, accents, macrons, and vocab review.
Thank you for all the well wishes on my trip. I had a lovely time with my husband and whole family together for my daughter's birthday. Looking forward to getting back into the swing of things this week.
Everyone seemed to enjoy the fudge from New Orleans this week. Addie has volunteered for snack next week.
On skiing: I was going to try to go on the 26th but that is not going to work out for me. I do plan on going February 23rd. (I may go the 9th, but probably not) But here is the link for Sugar www.riderschoice.blogspot.com if you wish to go on your own. Also you will find dates for Appalachian Ski Mountain on that same page. I may do them on Valentines Day. If any of these dates interest you, let me know and maybe we can coordinate to go together. Also, if you know you are going on another date, post it here and maybe someone else would like to go with you:)
As promised....the 5th grade Bonnie Pic from Hong Kong :) Yes, I dug the 80's
And on to it:
Algebra 1: We went through 5 lessons! Yes 5! I gave them permission to do 3 lesson practices, 2 mixed practices on the condition that they take the time to memorize some of the grammar.
Homework: Up to lesson 72. Know substitution, elimination, and factoring trinomials.
Rhetoric: Another day of great discussion. I encouraged them that catechism questions are almost done.
Homework: Chapter 17 in both books. Add questions #49 - #51
Science: I think we all agreed we do not wish to meet Jared's bat from the Philippines anytime soon :) Great reports!
Homework: Whales and Dolphins! They will need their Biology books starting next week. We will start with the lungs.
Literature: Everyone kept saying what horrible papers they had and I thought quite the opposite! Learning to write an essay with your own style of writing and incorporating an opinion without using the words I or we can be a challenging task. For everyone's first time out I was impressed. This is a skill we are introducing in A and will continue to cultivate.
Homework: Read Magician's Nephew with the essay topic in mind. Take notes along the way if needed to remember parts that one may wish to use in their essay.
Geography: We reviewed everything we should be studying throughout the week. Testimony was shared on how it really only takes 15 minutes of review, 15 of new to do the job :) Set a timer. Time management is a huge skill. Learn it now and you will carry it with you for a very long time! I am in the process of looking for a better Asia map and will hopefully have one by next Tuesday. I also shared about my trip to Hong Kong. One of my CD's did not work :( But they got to see some other pictures.
Homework: Don't forget about those GEOGRAPHY TERMS!!! Continue to review 15 minutes a day and practice Asia 15 minutes a day. Next week Addie, will be doing a special presentation.
Latin: We introduced 2nd Declension Neuter, 2nd Conjugation, and some new vocabulary.
Homework: Do and BRING BACK take home/open book quiz, pages 49 - 56, practice speaking (alphabet/diphthongs) Next week oral quiz on the grammar of syllables, accents, macrons, and vocab review.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Week 1..part 2
What an awesome first day!! Well, I was thrilled anyway. While the kids were not necessarily thrilled, I do believe they enjoyed being altogether again. We enjoyed sharing a bit about our break, and how blessed we each were at Christmas time.
Two shout outs! 1-Thank you parents for timely payments today!! My directors payment to CC is due right around the corner and I very much appreciate that. 2- These kids rock when it comes to cleaning up our room!! They got right to it and knocked it out without me having to say a word!!
Business Notes: If we have any lost days due to snow, I will send out an email as soon as I know and call everyone personally. Usually, all the Westside directors will try to make the decision the night before (due to many driving long distances).
I will be sending out an email this week about ski dates. My children and I have enjoyed many nearby slopes home school ski dates at wonderful rates. This year I thought we would post the dates of when we were going and if anyone wants to join us, or would like a ride (We have 4 extra seats) they are welcome to.
Mark your calendars! February 22nd is Pancake Breakfast, YUMMM!!!! I come early and flip some flapjacks for Challenge A and B. We usually start eating around 8:30am. One word....bacon! More details to come.
And away we go!
Algebra: I believe today I became the world's most "loved" math tutor. I explained the answer to why we study Algebra. I also discussed the grammar of the math language and how we have reached the level where they just need to set aside time every day to just work on the grammar of math. Set a timer if they need to. (Consider it Algebra Memory Master:)
Homework: I am only having them do up to Lesson #67, make sure we understand the elimination method
Rhetoric: Discussion today was amazing. I was afraid with visitors coming in and out that it might disrupt the flow a bit, if anything, they seemed to shine even more. We talked about how the end to Catechism questions is in sight and will give them time to play catch up if needed.
Homework: Chapter 16 in both books and questions up to 48
Science: Great reports on marsupials! I also let them in on the fact that we will be doing science experiments to go along with the anatomy we will be learning about. There is an important decision to make....pig or shark!
Homework: Report on bats
Literature: I do not even know which adjectives to choose to describe the conversation we had on Carry On Mr Bowditch today. Everyone participated and everyone had fantastic contributions! I just kept thinking, this is how Leigh Bortins planned it to be :) We talked a bit on how to structure our paper. I gave them a few handouts that you may wish to go through with them at home. It is to be in essay form. It should contain an introductory paragraph, each paragraph is a detail, and a conclusion paragraph. The checklist needs to be attached to their essay. I realize that sometimes parents (especially when you are trying to proof 3 or more children's papers) may not always get a chance to proof. On the checklist, just do not check those boxes. The checklist is a guideline for how it should be on a week when it is flowing and all comes together. (Not the week where you may be passing around flu) The handouts I gave them today were to support good habits I hope to groom in them for their Challenge "career". How to read a book for understanding, how to structure their writing, and the writing process itself are skills they begin this semester through the literature seminar and will continue to grow in Challenge B. Oh, we also had a blast playing a new game I received for Christmas...Now What?
Homework: Contrast what Bowditch accomplished as a teen in school, work, and recreation with today's teens in those three areas.
Geography: I encouraged them to spend at least 15 minutes a day on review. Maybe picking a different region each day. We discussed the classical model as well and what it meant to study the grammar of a subject and why we study geography this way. I also encouraged them again to bring in any presentations they would like. I will be presenting on Hong Kong! (probably next week)
Homework: Review and start in on Asia. Practice drawing countries and capitals.
Latin: We tied in the same conversation we had in geography concerning grammar. This week introduces an enormous amount of grammar for Latin. (Principal parts of verbs, macrons, syllables, and accents) I encouraged them to take the time to memorize it now, then it's done. It will make it so much easier. The understanding will come.
Homework: Pages 39-48 in their LNST level 4 books.
Two shout outs! 1-Thank you parents for timely payments today!! My directors payment to CC is due right around the corner and I very much appreciate that. 2- These kids rock when it comes to cleaning up our room!! They got right to it and knocked it out without me having to say a word!!
Business Notes: If we have any lost days due to snow, I will send out an email as soon as I know and call everyone personally. Usually, all the Westside directors will try to make the decision the night before (due to many driving long distances).
I will be sending out an email this week about ski dates. My children and I have enjoyed many nearby slopes home school ski dates at wonderful rates. This year I thought we would post the dates of when we were going and if anyone wants to join us, or would like a ride (We have 4 extra seats) they are welcome to.
Mark your calendars! February 22nd is Pancake Breakfast, YUMMM!!!! I come early and flip some flapjacks for Challenge A and B. We usually start eating around 8:30am. One word....bacon! More details to come.
And away we go!
Algebra: I believe today I became the world's most "loved" math tutor. I explained the answer to why we study Algebra. I also discussed the grammar of the math language and how we have reached the level where they just need to set aside time every day to just work on the grammar of math. Set a timer if they need to. (Consider it Algebra Memory Master:)
Homework: I am only having them do up to Lesson #67, make sure we understand the elimination method
Rhetoric: Discussion today was amazing. I was afraid with visitors coming in and out that it might disrupt the flow a bit, if anything, they seemed to shine even more. We talked about how the end to Catechism questions is in sight and will give them time to play catch up if needed.
Homework: Chapter 16 in both books and questions up to 48
Science: Great reports on marsupials! I also let them in on the fact that we will be doing science experiments to go along with the anatomy we will be learning about. There is an important decision to make....pig or shark!
Homework: Report on bats
Literature: I do not even know which adjectives to choose to describe the conversation we had on Carry On Mr Bowditch today. Everyone participated and everyone had fantastic contributions! I just kept thinking, this is how Leigh Bortins planned it to be :) We talked a bit on how to structure our paper. I gave them a few handouts that you may wish to go through with them at home. It is to be in essay form. It should contain an introductory paragraph, each paragraph is a detail, and a conclusion paragraph. The checklist needs to be attached to their essay. I realize that sometimes parents (especially when you are trying to proof 3 or more children's papers) may not always get a chance to proof. On the checklist, just do not check those boxes. The checklist is a guideline for how it should be on a week when it is flowing and all comes together. (Not the week where you may be passing around flu) The handouts I gave them today were to support good habits I hope to groom in them for their Challenge "career". How to read a book for understanding, how to structure their writing, and the writing process itself are skills they begin this semester through the literature seminar and will continue to grow in Challenge B. Oh, we also had a blast playing a new game I received for Christmas...Now What?
Homework: Contrast what Bowditch accomplished as a teen in school, work, and recreation with today's teens in those three areas.
Geography: I encouraged them to spend at least 15 minutes a day on review. Maybe picking a different region each day. We discussed the classical model as well and what it meant to study the grammar of a subject and why we study geography this way. I also encouraged them again to bring in any presentations they would like. I will be presenting on Hong Kong! (probably next week)
Homework: Review and start in on Asia. Practice drawing countries and capitals.
Latin: We tied in the same conversation we had in geography concerning grammar. This week introduces an enormous amount of grammar for Latin. (Principal parts of verbs, macrons, syllables, and accents) I encouraged them to take the time to memorize it now, then it's done. It will make it so much easier. The understanding will come.
Homework: Pages 39-48 in their LNST level 4 books.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
WEEK 15!!!!!
PARTY!!!! Yes December 9th at 4:00pm - 5:30pm we can all meet to go ICE SKATING!!!! To get a group rate we need 20 people and we need to make it one payment. So I propose that we meet at 3:45pm at DownTown Greensboro Ice Outside Ice Rink we can collect out money together and pay together to get the group rate of $6.00 per person (includes skate rental) If you will be there, but cannot make it by 4:00pm, let me know and I will cover you cost and you can pay me back when you arrive. (If you are late I do not know what the skate rental situation is as far as sizes, the lady I spoke to said they had plenty if we arrive at 4:00) This event is open to all sibling and parents (yes Addie, Spencer can come:) and also to Challenge B as well :) Any questions, feel free to email me.
And now for our final breakdown of the year!
Algebra 1: We took the Mid Term! PHEW!! See your email for details.
Homework: Work up to lesson 64.
Rhetoric: Lots of great food and conversation!
Homework: Read Chapter 15 in both books (preferably closer to January :) Know Cat Questions up to 45
Science: Another round of great reports!! And gruesome shark facts.
Homework: Research Marsupials, acquire biology book required for second semester, look forward to fun experiments Ms. Bonnie had in store. (Be thinking about pig vs. shark)
Geography: Merry Christmas! I know they wanted a Wii, but I made them Geography Notebooks instead :) I think these will help them review over the break.
Homework: Review all to this point. Set your timer for fifteen minutes a day, this is all it will take! Memorize Earth's diameter and circumference (see guide)
Writing: The final writing assignments were awesome!! I was looking forward to what everyone would come up with and I was not disappointed!!
Homework: Read Carry On Mr. Bowditch, acquire reading books for 2nd semester.
Latin: In class we took the Latin Mid-Term...which they ROCKED!!!
Homework: Complete pages 1- 38 in book 4 LNST
It has truly been my honor and privilege to tutor your children this semester. I hope everyone has a much blessed Thanksgiving and Christmas and look forward to all God has in store for the upcoming semester! See you on the 9th!
Students, you have permission to abuse the comment section of the blog to keep in touch over the break :)
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Week 14...This time I mean it (See below...oops)
On a Christmas "Outing": Originally We were thinking of trying to do something with A and B together but it just may be too hard trying to coordinate so many schedules. I have checked out Ice House and with 15 or more during the weekday we can get a rate of $5. They have not contacted back concerning time, or music. (I was thinking originally afternoon) It is time now to weigh in opinions of parents. We can A)Plan a party at Ice House and see if we make up fifteen, and invite B that can make it B)Downsize it and just do something at someones house (potluck luncheon) C) Count our last day as our holiday get-together. Please let me know what you think.
On our last week (WOW next week) The kids have picked a holiday theme, for example, Addie will dress like a candy cane, I might put a bow on top of my head, you get the idea. Also, snack will be potluck (we may not need to pack lunch LOL)
Brandon: brownies
Jordan: drinks and cups
Hannah: cake or cookies
Addie: mystery pie
Berkley: bread
Jared: possibly chips (undetermined)
Ms. Bonnie........something not sweet :) Maybe a fruit or vegetable
On our last week (WOW next week) The kids have picked a holiday theme, for example, Addie will dress like a candy cane, I might put a bow on top of my head, you get the idea. Also, snack will be potluck (we may not need to pack lunch LOL)
Brandon: brownies
Jordan: drinks and cups
Hannah: cake or cookies
Addie: mystery pie
Berkley: bread
Jared: possibly chips (undetermined)
Ms. Bonnie........something not sweet :) Maybe a fruit or vegetable
What a fine looking group! (Hannah we missed you, leaving early...John took your place LOL)
During this season I would really like to encourage each of you to pray for another in our group. This can be a tough year of parenting in general, not to mention home schooling. Everything seems to change and adjusting can be hard. For parents and students! Let us remember each other in the hub bub of the holidays, and lift each other up before our Father in prayer :)
Away we go:
Algebra 1: Mid Term, next week...study.Mid Term, next week...study.Mid Term, next week...study.Mid Term, next week...study.Mid Term, next week...study.Mid Term, next week...study.Mid Term, next week...study.Mid Term, next week...study.Mid Term, next week...study.Mid Term, next week...study.Mid Term, next week...study.Mid Term, next week...study.Mid Term, next week...study. Get the idea??
Homework: I gave the kids permission to actually complete only lesson practices of the next four lessons and really put time in to make sure they understand the concepts that will be on next weeks mid term. I have their emails and they have mine. Any questions, they were highly encouraged to contact me and we could work it out together using email :)
Rhetoric: I love when everyone participates in discussion! Awesome!
Homework: Read Chapter 14 in both books; fill out study sheets; Add Catechism questions #40-#42 Next week we will play around with the questions to make sure we are on task :)
Science: Great reports on fish! And the fish faces were cute :)
Homework: It's shark week!! I hear the Jaws music in the background now!
Geography: I started off with reading Max Lucado's You Are Special. Yes...really :) But it did lead into a nice discussion about being more than a number. Everyone had to sign the "Test Agreement". And then we took our Europe test..
Homework: NONE! I told them to take a break, it's done. Encouraged them to use the time to cement those Catechism questions and prepared for Latin Mid-Term. We will play review games next week, and review over the winter break (Notebooks are coming!)
Writing: What I lovingly called our "writing mis-term" is now complete as well! They did such an awesome job, I was truly impressed!!
Homework: A fun paper that integrates all subjects!!! There is no check sheet, it is a long or short as they would like, it simply follows these parameters. (FYI they will not be turning this one in)
IEW: This is a creative writing assignment with a few parameters:
SCIENCE: The characters of the story are one of the science groups we’ve studied so far (animals, insects, etc.)
GEOGRAPHY: The setting of the story is placed in a geographical location we’ve studied this semester (country, geographical landmark/feature, etc)
RHETORIC: The conflict/plot is for the characters to “debunk” one of the myths in either Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door or It Couldn’t Just Happen
LATIN: (this is purely for “fun”) - During the dialogue, at least one Latin word or phrase will be spoken (it can be random – let the kids have fun!) (if they are studying another language they may use that one)
MATH: (again – for “fun”) - Include one mathematical equation – it can be as simple as, “Hey dude! There were 12 cookies on my plate & now there are only 9! Who took the other 3?”
SCIENCE: The characters of the story are one of the science groups we’ve studied so far (animals, insects, etc.)
GEOGRAPHY: The setting of the story is placed in a geographical location we’ve studied this semester (country, geographical landmark/feature, etc)
RHETORIC: The conflict/plot is for the characters to “debunk” one of the myths in either Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door or It Couldn’t Just Happen
LATIN: (this is purely for “fun”) - During the dialogue, at least one Latin word or phrase will be spoken (it can be random – let the kids have fun!) (if they are studying another language they may use that one)
MATH: (again – for “fun”) - Include one mathematical equation – it can be as simple as, “Hey dude! There were 12 cookies on my plate & now there are only 9! Who took the other 3?”
Latin: We went through mega review, very fast. I sent home sheets and encouraged them to look over them more slowly during the week.
Homework: Study for midterm! The sheets I sent home cover exactly what will be on the midterm, no more, no less ;)
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Week 14
Flying by fast!! Two more weeks to go!
I am planning a Christmas get together for Challenge A and Challenge B together. Right now I am investigating the Ice House in Greensboro as a possible location. I am also looking at the second week of December. Will get details to you ASAIP...As Soon As I Plan :)
Thank you Jared for snack....DELICIOUS! I will take care of snack next week.
Algebra 1: In class we reviewed the quiz that revealed we needed to review it :) I was able to get through the next three lessons. I emphasized STUDYING for the MID TERM on week 15. So far make sure we know lessons 35, 49, and 50.
Homework: The next four lessons (49-52) and STUDY FOR MIDTERM!! Please do not let this just pass you by!
Writing: Well...we decided to try our hand at writing first off this morning. It went well for the morning, but not so well for the afternoon. We will not put rhetoric in the afternoon again :) I really felt everyone had a great grasp on what essay writing is about. We talked about the upcoming super-duper essay being alike their "mid-term" for this subject. I am looking for little grammar mistakes and an understanding of the essay model. I encouraged students to use the comment section of the blog to exchanged ideas. I also introduced the final writing assignment (not due until week 15). I did want to give them some time to brainstorm on this one.
Homework: Lesson 28...the Super Duper Essay! If they do not turn in the Super Duper Essay, mom must sign to show she is aware of it.
Geography: We played a review game of Europe.
Homework: Fun Page on Europe next week!! (Fun Page = draw from memory) I was very proud of the improvement I saw in class today. Also, do not forget Geography Terms. We now go up to left bank
Science: Excellent reports of reptiles!! This was the subject, we came back from lunch...but not sure we came back from lunch :)
Homework: Fish! We are having a picture contest again and a good fishy face earns you bonus points.
Rhetoric: Everyone joined in conversation easily and without prodding.....not that we stayed on topic. We learned this subject is best approached first thing in the morning :) Eventually we did get to the point and everyone did demonstrate that the reading was accomplished and understanding was there.
Homework: Read Chapter 13 in both books. Please stay in the habit of filling out your study sheets. We are also adding Catechism Questions 37-39
Latin: We decided to take Latin outside for a change of pace and to keep us on track...and it worked! We went through our quiz alike a worksheet. I encouraged everyone to finish the parsing on their own. We also completed an indirect object/direct object worksheet and played a vocabulary game.
Homework: Study for "mid-Term happy Page on Week 15. Workbook pages 141-156 Know your endings for next week :)
As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions. This is moving so fast, I do not want anyone left behind :)
I am planning a Christmas get together for Challenge A and Challenge B together. Right now I am investigating the Ice House in Greensboro as a possible location. I am also looking at the second week of December. Will get details to you ASAIP...As Soon As I Plan :)
Thank you Jared for snack....DELICIOUS! I will take care of snack next week.
Algebra 1: In class we reviewed the quiz that revealed we needed to review it :) I was able to get through the next three lessons. I emphasized STUDYING for the MID TERM on week 15. So far make sure we know lessons 35, 49, and 50.
Homework: The next four lessons (49-52) and STUDY FOR MIDTERM!! Please do not let this just pass you by!
Writing: Well...we decided to try our hand at writing first off this morning. It went well for the morning, but not so well for the afternoon. We will not put rhetoric in the afternoon again :) I really felt everyone had a great grasp on what essay writing is about. We talked about the upcoming super-duper essay being alike their "mid-term" for this subject. I am looking for little grammar mistakes and an understanding of the essay model. I encouraged students to use the comment section of the blog to exchanged ideas. I also introduced the final writing assignment (not due until week 15). I did want to give them some time to brainstorm on this one.
Homework: Lesson 28...the Super Duper Essay! If they do not turn in the Super Duper Essay, mom must sign to show she is aware of it.
Geography: We played a review game of Europe.
Homework: Fun Page on Europe next week!! (Fun Page = draw from memory) I was very proud of the improvement I saw in class today. Also, do not forget Geography Terms. We now go up to left bank
Science: Excellent reports of reptiles!! This was the subject, we came back from lunch...but not sure we came back from lunch :)
Homework: Fish! We are having a picture contest again and a good fishy face earns you bonus points.
Rhetoric: Everyone joined in conversation easily and without prodding.....not that we stayed on topic. We learned this subject is best approached first thing in the morning :) Eventually we did get to the point and everyone did demonstrate that the reading was accomplished and understanding was there.
Homework: Read Chapter 13 in both books. Please stay in the habit of filling out your study sheets. We are also adding Catechism Questions 37-39
Latin: We decided to take Latin outside for a change of pace and to keep us on track...and it worked! We went through our quiz alike a worksheet. I encouraged everyone to finish the parsing on their own. We also completed an indirect object/direct object worksheet and played a vocabulary game.
Homework: Study for "mid-Term happy Page on Week 15. Workbook pages 141-156 Know your endings for next week :)
As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions. This is moving so fast, I do not want anyone left behind :)
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Week 12
Three more weeks and counting!! Hang in there moms and students, diligence will pay off :)
Thursday is a Moms Night Out for Westside Foundations Group. The Challenge A moms have been invited. If you are interested and want details you can contact Erin Varnell through the Foundation blog page.
If you are interested in helping to prepare food for the homeless for a dinner being hosted on the 14th, please email lmkharrell@gmail.com to sign up for a dish. There are still many spots available! (I am also forwarding an email, check your inbox!)
Brandon's brownies (alliteration!) were delicious! Thank you Brandon. Next week Jared has volunteered for snack.
Algebra 1: Most everyone turned in their quizzes. If you did not turn it in, please do so next week! We looked over lessons #45 - #48. This is a nice easy week. I suggested they may wish to do the lesson practice for the first three lessons and maybe review any problem areas that may need attention.
Homework: Lessons #45 - #48, start prepping for Mid- Term to be administered on Week 15
Rhetoric: Class discussion was fantastic. Everyone participated! We did get off track here and there, but the topics the track led to were most certainly God led at times :) We also took a Catechism question quiz.
Homework: Read chapter 12 in both books. Complete study guide sheets. Add questions #34 - #36
Geography: THANK YOU DEBBIE! I thoroughly enjoyed today's presentation on Germany!! Debbie brought in her pictures from her families travels to Germany and they were wonderful. Thank you again for taking the time to come to class and share! We also completed a geography terms worksheet.
Homework: Add terms up to knoll, continue studying Europe, we have two more weeks until we test. REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW!
Science: Loved todays reports. Some of the facts made me giggle (i.e. moms will not allow these creatures inside the house)
Homework: Reptiles! Two sources, bibliography, and picture required as usual.
Latin: Status Quo :) We went over indirect objects and direct objects. I saw everyone's face go pale when I announced there would be a Geography Mid-Term which will cover Vocabulary, Declension Endings (1st and 2nd), Conjugation Endings (1st), Declining a Noun and Conjugating a Verb. Since it made everyone feel a tad sick thinking about a test, we decided to call it happy pages, versus a test. So there will be some Latin Happy Pages on Week 15 :)
Homework: Begin study for Happy Pages, Workbook pages 133-140 Next week there will be an open book quiz with parsing practice
Writing: Today I introduced the Essay. This is the style of writing we will use throughout the 2nd semester. Homework: WE MAY NEED PARENT ASSISTANCE WITH THIS WEEK. Please review page 103 in your BBW Lessons to understand what an essay is. I am not as concerned about how long our papers are this week as much as I want them to read through and understand what an essay is. I asked them to read through the source text for Job and the two example essays. Please review lessons 25/26/27 in your BBW Lessons and understand introduction, conclusion, finding sources, kinds of sources, bibliography, quotations, footnotes, lead-ins to insets, and clincher keys. Once again, I am more concerned with the understanding of the essay and writing process than I am the actual essay this week. (This changes next week) For the actual essay they may choose the topic from either lesson 25, 26, or 27. If they finish early they may start preparations for the super-duper essay which we will be writing next week. (This will be between 15 to 21 paragraphs long! Everyone will be required to write the super-duper essay unless their mom says otherwise.....this could be your chance to get some extra chores done around the house....it's your call :) I am very excited about the final writing project...details to come next week!
Thursday is a Moms Night Out for Westside Foundations Group. The Challenge A moms have been invited. If you are interested and want details you can contact Erin Varnell through the Foundation blog page.
If you are interested in helping to prepare food for the homeless for a dinner being hosted on the 14th, please email lmkharrell@gmail.com to sign up for a dish. There are still many spots available! (I am also forwarding an email, check your inbox!)
Brandon's brownies (alliteration!) were delicious! Thank you Brandon. Next week Jared has volunteered for snack.
Algebra 1: Most everyone turned in their quizzes. If you did not turn it in, please do so next week! We looked over lessons #45 - #48. This is a nice easy week. I suggested they may wish to do the lesson practice for the first three lessons and maybe review any problem areas that may need attention.
Homework: Lessons #45 - #48, start prepping for Mid- Term to be administered on Week 15
Rhetoric: Class discussion was fantastic. Everyone participated! We did get off track here and there, but the topics the track led to were most certainly God led at times :) We also took a Catechism question quiz.
Homework: Read chapter 12 in both books. Complete study guide sheets. Add questions #34 - #36
Geography: THANK YOU DEBBIE! I thoroughly enjoyed today's presentation on Germany!! Debbie brought in her pictures from her families travels to Germany and they were wonderful. Thank you again for taking the time to come to class and share! We also completed a geography terms worksheet.
Homework: Add terms up to knoll, continue studying Europe, we have two more weeks until we test. REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW!
Science: Loved todays reports. Some of the facts made me giggle (i.e. moms will not allow these creatures inside the house)
Homework: Reptiles! Two sources, bibliography, and picture required as usual.
Latin: Status Quo :) We went over indirect objects and direct objects. I saw everyone's face go pale when I announced there would be a Geography Mid-Term which will cover Vocabulary, Declension Endings (1st and 2nd), Conjugation Endings (1st), Declining a Noun and Conjugating a Verb. Since it made everyone feel a tad sick thinking about a test, we decided to call it happy pages, versus a test. So there will be some Latin Happy Pages on Week 15 :)
Homework: Begin study for Happy Pages, Workbook pages 133-140 Next week there will be an open book quiz with parsing practice
Writing: Today I introduced the Essay. This is the style of writing we will use throughout the 2nd semester. Homework: WE MAY NEED PARENT ASSISTANCE WITH THIS WEEK. Please review page 103 in your BBW Lessons to understand what an essay is. I am not as concerned about how long our papers are this week as much as I want them to read through and understand what an essay is. I asked them to read through the source text for Job and the two example essays. Please review lessons 25/26/27 in your BBW Lessons and understand introduction, conclusion, finding sources, kinds of sources, bibliography, quotations, footnotes, lead-ins to insets, and clincher keys. Once again, I am more concerned with the understanding of the essay and writing process than I am the actual essay this week. (This changes next week) For the actual essay they may choose the topic from either lesson 25, 26, or 27. If they finish early they may start preparations for the super-duper essay which we will be writing next week. (This will be between 15 to 21 paragraphs long! Everyone will be required to write the super-duper essay unless their mom says otherwise.....this could be your chance to get some extra chores done around the house....it's your call :) I am very excited about the final writing project...details to come next week!
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