Important dates coming up:
October 4th: PJ or Wacky Tacky Day (which ever your child prefers, or nothing:)
October 11th: Picture Day!! It will start at 8:30am. More details to come, and this will be optional.
Thank you Gaines for doughnuts!!! They smelled sooooo good. Next week Walkers have snack.
Parents, as I handed back 3 different quizzes/papers this week I wanted to remind everyone that I do not give grades. I am not a teacher....you are ;) I know how hard it is to juggle life and everything that comes with it, but wanted to give a gentle reminder that we made a commitment to our children to teach them. Please make sure you are taking the time to stay involved, that your student knows what your expectations are. At Challenge A, usually the work load is not as overwhelming as learning how to manage our time. We had a great talk about why we manage our time wisely. Why??? So we may be effective and glorify God! If we are a mess (and honestly I am a mess some days) we cannot be effective for God and be available for what He may have us to do. So day by day we practice. Sometimes we get it and sometimes we don't. Do remember that always, God's grace is sufficient!!
Onto the work of the week:
Math: We reviewed (at the shelter :) lessons 25 - 28
Homework: Lessons 25 -28 rememeber, if you need any help during the week, contact me
Latin: We reviewed how we know which declension to put a noun in and played vocabulary BINGO!
Homework: STUDY For Test (not quiz) Know vocabulary, grammar rules (purple book), 1st and 2nd Declension endings, Be prepared to decline a noun and parse simple sentences.
IEW: We reviewed all our dress-ups and decorations. Then we read our papers. I know I say this a lot...but what a group of talented writers!
Homework: Lesson 13 or story of their choice. Read over review pages in IEW
Rhetoric: We had awesome discussion on Chapters 5 of each book and earned candy for catechism! We started to define big "E" Evolution and introduced 2 factors that just do not make logical sense. We began discussion on how to approach someone who may believe in Evolution without turning them away.
Homework: Chapters 6 in boths books, make sure you are filling out the blue book. Add questions 16 - 18.....next week we debut Jeopardy.
Science: Excellent reports on trees!!
Homework: This week Mollusks, as always at least 2 sources with bibliography and picture
Geography: Handed back our Canada quiz. Let me just say, "THESE GUYS ROCKED IT!" Everyone showed great improvement. We played Who Wants to Be a Geography Master with the terms and discussed tips for studying Antilles.
Homework: Prepare for test on Central America/Antilles next week! ADD TERMS!!!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Because Jesus lives, I can ......... Week 5
How would you complete that sentence? Did you make it personal? We are quick to tell others that Jesus loves them. I wanted to remind you today that Jesus LOVES YOU TOO! He died for us, and even better rose for us!! No other "god" can claim this! Because my Jesus lives, today I can walk about in freedom from .........
This is the time of year where Challenge can become fun. And by fun I mean overwhelming :) Sometimes the new load can be a bit much to adjust to. Sometimes it is a matter of new responsibilities that can trigger this. Sometimes at this age we are dealing with normal pre-teen awkwardness. I saw a lot of this yesterday in class. I want you guys to know.....it's going to be good ;) God has this. If we are struggling a bit in getting work done, in remembering responsibility, or just plain frustration with a subject, remember God has this. Turn it all over to Him and he will create something beautiful with your Challenge A year.
Items of Business:
Math: In class we reviewed lessons 21 - 24. I also handed out some conversion stickers.
Homework: Lessons 21 - 24
Latin: In class we took a short quiz on vocabulary and rules. We reviewed the new vocabulary. I will be working this week on finding a good resource for pronunciation. We split into groups and study together. I collected up our declension homework, only 1/2 of these came back.
Homework: Irony is there is a break from the blue book this week, as I know many of you just received your blue book :) Purple Book: Study pages 25 - 34. Work exercises 22 - 27. Once again, it is up to your teacher how many of each exercise that you do. Review old and study new vocabulary and grammar rules. continue to work on memorizing 1st and 2nd declension endings and our 5 cases.
IEW: First, I have to say what a TALENTED group of writers we have in this class! We reviewed the writing process and all our dress up's to this point. I officially introduced all our sentence openers.
Homework: This week Lesson 12 is due this week. Next week Lesson 13 is due. Both of these are the story model reflecting each paragraph topic sentence with a clincher. They have permission to do a story of their choice for one of these weeks only. So, pick this week if you wish to do lesson 12 or 13 from IEW text.
Geography: We tested on Canada....mixed reaction here. Some were excited, some were not. Hugs went to all :)We introduced Central America and the Antilles.
Homework: Going by the guide....start studying Central America and the Greater and Lesser Antilles. Do not forget to add GEOGRAPHY TERMS For some reason, this keep surprising everyone LOL
Science: Who knew herbs could be so entertaining!! I think we had a bit of the giggles, and I do not think we will ever know what really is so funny about milk thistle and lavendar :) Great reports!
Homework: This week trees. As always at least 2 sources, bibliography and a picture ;)
Rhetoric: Great discussion outside while enjoying the beautiful weather! We did discuss that prayer request needs to stay under 30 minutes LOL We just love talking to the Lord!
Homework: Do not forget catachism questions here! We are now up to 15. That's enough to play some games ;) Read and FILL IN YOUR STUDY SHEETS AND WORKOUT for chapters 5 in each book. I saw a lot of empty books and a few books never made it to class.
This is the time of year where Challenge can become fun. And by fun I mean overwhelming :) Sometimes the new load can be a bit much to adjust to. Sometimes it is a matter of new responsibilities that can trigger this. Sometimes at this age we are dealing with normal pre-teen awkwardness. I saw a lot of this yesterday in class. I want you guys to know.....it's going to be good ;) God has this. If we are struggling a bit in getting work done, in remembering responsibility, or just plain frustration with a subject, remember God has this. Turn it all over to Him and he will create something beautiful with your Challenge A year.
Items of Business:
- We had to have the talk about making sure we are getting all our work done during the week. I reiterated that I am here if needed for both teacher and student (email, txt, or call).
- I also reminded them that I am just the tutor, as far as what is expected in each subject, that is up to their teacher (that's you :). You know your child better then anyone else, please let them know what your expectations are for each subject.
- Thank you Carlyssa for an excellent snack! Next week the Gaines have snack.
Math: In class we reviewed lessons 21 - 24. I also handed out some conversion stickers.
Homework: Lessons 21 - 24
Latin: In class we took a short quiz on vocabulary and rules. We reviewed the new vocabulary. I will be working this week on finding a good resource for pronunciation. We split into groups and study together. I collected up our declension homework, only 1/2 of these came back.
Homework: Irony is there is a break from the blue book this week, as I know many of you just received your blue book :) Purple Book: Study pages 25 - 34. Work exercises 22 - 27. Once again, it is up to your teacher how many of each exercise that you do. Review old and study new vocabulary and grammar rules. continue to work on memorizing 1st and 2nd declension endings and our 5 cases.
IEW: First, I have to say what a TALENTED group of writers we have in this class! We reviewed the writing process and all our dress up's to this point. I officially introduced all our sentence openers.
Homework: This week Lesson 12 is due this week. Next week Lesson 13 is due. Both of these are the story model reflecting each paragraph topic sentence with a clincher. They have permission to do a story of their choice for one of these weeks only. So, pick this week if you wish to do lesson 12 or 13 from IEW text.
Geography: We tested on Canada....mixed reaction here. Some were excited, some were not. Hugs went to all :)We introduced Central America and the Antilles.
Homework: Going by the guide....start studying Central America and the Greater and Lesser Antilles. Do not forget to add GEOGRAPHY TERMS For some reason, this keep surprising everyone LOL
Science: Who knew herbs could be so entertaining!! I think we had a bit of the giggles, and I do not think we will ever know what really is so funny about milk thistle and lavendar :) Great reports!
Homework: This week trees. As always at least 2 sources, bibliography and a picture ;)
Rhetoric: Great discussion outside while enjoying the beautiful weather! We did discuss that prayer request needs to stay under 30 minutes LOL We just love talking to the Lord!
Homework: Do not forget catachism questions here! We are now up to 15. That's enough to play some games ;) Read and FILL IN YOUR STUDY SHEETS AND WORKOUT for chapters 5 in each book. I saw a lot of empty books and a few books never made it to class.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Week 4 AKA Wow....Foundations just started??????
YEAH!!! Our whole class was in attendance today. Welcome Home Zach! I expect a nice little presentation on Germany when we study Europe.
Thank you Varnell for snack this week! And Boone you have snack next week.
**Please read blog carefully this week! Two subjects deviate from the guide and parents...you have homework in Rhetoric!
Math: Lesson 17 through 20 were gone over in class.
Homework: Lesson 17 - 20.
Latin: We added 2nd Declension and 2nd Declension Neuter Endings. We parsed from English to Latin and back again. Also, please check out the little "folder" I gave them today. There is a sheet in there that they can use a dry erase marker to practice endings. There are also a couple "cheat sheets" for parsing that may help students....and teachers :) I did not officially arrange it into a folder, because I will probably be adding onto it as the year progresses. (Especially when we start with verbs)
Homework: Purple book" read pages 17 through 24. There are 8 exercises in this section. It is up to the teacher to decide how much of each exercise they should do. (I am only having my son pick three or four of each of the sentences to parse) Add new vocab and new grammar rules to cards. QUIZ NEXT WEEK ON VOCAB AND GRAMMAR RULES FROM PURPLE BOOK. Blue book: Continue to study 34-44. I also sent home a declension sheet. One vocab word from each of these declensions is to be declined: 1st, 2nd, 2nd Neuter. And remember, Latin teachers never die, they just decline :)
IEW: We read our stories, great job this week guys! And yes, I read Click Clack Moo Cows Type to the class. :) For those who may not know, this is a riveting tale of blackmail on the farm. We reviewed the story model again.
Homework: We are doing lesson 8 with a twist! They can choose to use Jonah as their story....or PICK ANOTHER STORY IF THEY CHOOSE. A children's book usually works well with their simple story lines. If they choose a bigger novel such as Lord of the Rings, they may wish to focus on one aspect of the story. They are also allowed to change a few details if they choose. (i.e. in our story today the cows were demanding electric blankets. They could change this to IMAX tickets) Any questions on this, please feel free to email or call me :) Also, still use the check sheet for Lesson 8.
Rhetoric: FANTASTIC discussion today. The kids really started thinking and processing what we are learning about here!!! I started playing a bit of "angel's advocate" with some of them. (taking the opposite point of view so they practice "arguing" their point) Also, some awesome discussion was started today on prayer, which also referenced some of what is going on with Joseph Dees. (see your homework please) We did reference the parable of the woman (Luke 18:1-8) who "wore out" the king with her petitions which led to a discussion of trusting and leaving it up to God. (I tell you, I hated to move on to Science today:)
Homework: PARENTS-please discuss with your children your views of prayer (if you haven't already). Joseph is very dear to many of their hearts and guidance from you during this time can be very precious :) In the end we reconciled that if we are seeking God with our heart, then the spirit should lead us in prayer as to when and how to pray for our friend.
Read chapter 4 both books, fill out your blue notebook. Add catechism questions 10 - 12
Science: Great reports on wildflowers. Some kids were very excited to hear that the blog has the "easybib" link but were told to have your permission first.
Homework: Herbs! If some are inspired they were told they could bring in a taste or smell (THIS IS OPTIONAL) It does not need to be snack size but taste size, but with something as fun as herbs I wanted to let them know it is an option. As always, they need to have at least two sources and bibliography.
Geography: This is where it got a little rowdy today, but in their defense the windows WERE flooding. Not like a few drops, but like water down the wall. Yes, we are talking with the church about this. I handed back USA tests and it gave the kids the knowledge of how this all goes. On next weeks test they may not use Alaska as feature points, but may add USA as 1 feature point.
Homework: Test on Canada...DO NOT GET BEHIND ON THOSE GEOGRAPHY TERMS!! Add this weeks terms. Prepare for test. Rvw. USA at least once.
Thank you Varnell for snack this week! And Boone you have snack next week.
**Please read blog carefully this week! Two subjects deviate from the guide and parents...you have homework in Rhetoric!
Math: Lesson 17 through 20 were gone over in class.
Homework: Lesson 17 - 20.
Latin: We added 2nd Declension and 2nd Declension Neuter Endings. We parsed from English to Latin and back again. Also, please check out the little "folder" I gave them today. There is a sheet in there that they can use a dry erase marker to practice endings. There are also a couple "cheat sheets" for parsing that may help students....and teachers :) I did not officially arrange it into a folder, because I will probably be adding onto it as the year progresses. (Especially when we start with verbs)
Homework: Purple book" read pages 17 through 24. There are 8 exercises in this section. It is up to the teacher to decide how much of each exercise they should do. (I am only having my son pick three or four of each of the sentences to parse) Add new vocab and new grammar rules to cards. QUIZ NEXT WEEK ON VOCAB AND GRAMMAR RULES FROM PURPLE BOOK. Blue book: Continue to study 34-44. I also sent home a declension sheet. One vocab word from each of these declensions is to be declined: 1st, 2nd, 2nd Neuter. And remember, Latin teachers never die, they just decline :)
IEW: We read our stories, great job this week guys! And yes, I read Click Clack Moo Cows Type to the class. :) For those who may not know, this is a riveting tale of blackmail on the farm. We reviewed the story model again.
Homework: We are doing lesson 8 with a twist! They can choose to use Jonah as their story....or PICK ANOTHER STORY IF THEY CHOOSE. A children's book usually works well with their simple story lines. If they choose a bigger novel such as Lord of the Rings, they may wish to focus on one aspect of the story. They are also allowed to change a few details if they choose. (i.e. in our story today the cows were demanding electric blankets. They could change this to IMAX tickets) Any questions on this, please feel free to email or call me :) Also, still use the check sheet for Lesson 8.
Rhetoric: FANTASTIC discussion today. The kids really started thinking and processing what we are learning about here!!! I started playing a bit of "angel's advocate" with some of them. (taking the opposite point of view so they practice "arguing" their point) Also, some awesome discussion was started today on prayer, which also referenced some of what is going on with Joseph Dees. (see your homework please) We did reference the parable of the woman (Luke 18:1-8) who "wore out" the king with her petitions which led to a discussion of trusting and leaving it up to God. (I tell you, I hated to move on to Science today:)
Homework: PARENTS-please discuss with your children your views of prayer (if you haven't already). Joseph is very dear to many of their hearts and guidance from you during this time can be very precious :) In the end we reconciled that if we are seeking God with our heart, then the spirit should lead us in prayer as to when and how to pray for our friend.
Read chapter 4 both books, fill out your blue notebook. Add catechism questions 10 - 12
Science: Great reports on wildflowers. Some kids were very excited to hear that the blog has the "easybib" link but were told to have your permission first.
Homework: Herbs! If some are inspired they were told they could bring in a taste or smell (THIS IS OPTIONAL) It does not need to be snack size but taste size, but with something as fun as herbs I wanted to let them know it is an option. As always, they need to have at least two sources and bibliography.
Geography: This is where it got a little rowdy today, but in their defense the windows WERE flooding. Not like a few drops, but like water down the wall. Yes, we are talking with the church about this. I handed back USA tests and it gave the kids the knowledge of how this all goes. On next weeks test they may not use Alaska as feature points, but may add USA as 1 feature point.
Homework: Test on Canada...DO NOT GET BEHIND ON THOSE GEOGRAPHY TERMS!! Add this weeks terms. Prepare for test. Rvw. USA at least once.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Week 3!!
I hope this blog post finds you getting into a bit of a rhythm this week. If you just started laughing hysterically, don't worry....IT WILL COME :)
THANK YOU DEBBIE!! I heard how wonderful the cupcakes were. I believe the word used today was "epic"! Snack next week is........????? could you please come forward..LOL In all the excitment of the day, the snack sheet has gone home with someone. If you could please go through your child's back back and let me know if they have it. They can just bring it back next week, but feel free to share with the group who snack is next week :)
Another note of business: We had a lot of chattiness today. Usually this is the time when everyone starts to get more comfortable with the group. I really don't believe this is a heart issue for these children, I truly believe it is just a matter of learning to recognize what they are doing. (They just get so excited, and frankly I do too sometimes) But it did get so loud at one point Ms. Erin tutoring Latin next door had to ask us to quiet down. If you could back me on our rule of respect. (It is disrespectful to talk if someone else is talking) this would be helpful thank you :)
Math 8/7: Ms. Mary Beth will be emailing me a bio this week as well as contact information.
Math 1/2: We covered 4 lessons. We are still doing review for the most part, so simple stuff.
Homework: Lessons 13 - 16
Latin: We reviewed cases and 1st declension endings. I introduced 2 declension endings and the Accusative and Genative case. We also grazed over parsing the simple sentence, "You lost the game." (We had to fly through some material for time's sake, please email/call with any questions)
Homework: If we have not memorized cases/endings, let's really work on this. (we will just be adding more and more) Purple Book: read pages 11 -16; write new vocab on cards. Write new grammar rules on cards. Review all vocab and rules. Examples 5 - 8 GRADE THESE! Blue Book: add on 34-44. Study 1 - 44.
** For those with much Latin behind them I will be sending some extras and ideas to keep it interesting
IEW: I just have to take a minute here and say the papers I read this week.......BLEW ME AWAY!! For those of you worried your child did not participate in Essentials, please do not worry. Today their first Literature sheet came home with them as well. You may noticed tally marks at the bottom of the page. These will most likely NOT BE accurate. But they will be close. These are to give a student an idea of whether they may be using 20 verbs and 1 adjective. It can help them "balance" their dress-ups. I also sent home a page on commas that includes grammar rules for commas. I introduced the story model in lesson 6. Due to some extra talking and time, we did not get to thourouhly address lesson 6 as an example. You may wish to go through it with your child. We officially added strong verbs, which I have been hearing all along and the http://www.asiab/ clause. Now, last week the "because" clause could be placed anywhere within a sentence. This week the http://www.asiab/ "because" clause is actually a sentence opener.
Homework: Lesson 7; 3 paragraphs, using the story model in lesson 6 and check sheet
Geography: On weeks we test we will have Geography after lunch. from a first glance of things, I think these guys are going to be very happy with their points!
Homework: Start in on Canada. Do not forget to spend 5-10 minutes a day in Review of USA. Draw your USA map at least once a week from here on out. Also, don't forget! If you know anyone who has been to an interesting location in the USA or to Canada, invite them in for a presentation one afternoon:)
Rhetoric: Great discussion!! Staying on topic can be fun with this group (that includes myself BTW) But these guys are definitely ready to start delving into God's word and putting it in their brains and heart!
Homework: Chapter 3 both books, with study guide filled out, with workour filled out. Add catechism questions 7-9 (don't get behind on these guys, we play some fun games!)
Science: I love watching these guys present! The science pictures are fantastic as well.
Homework: Wildflowers! Can be general or specific. With a bibliography.
THANK YOU DEBBIE!! I heard how wonderful the cupcakes were. I believe the word used today was "epic"! Snack next week is........????? could you please come forward..LOL In all the excitment of the day, the snack sheet has gone home with someone. If you could please go through your child's back back and let me know if they have it. They can just bring it back next week, but feel free to share with the group who snack is next week :)
Another note of business: We had a lot of chattiness today. Usually this is the time when everyone starts to get more comfortable with the group. I really don't believe this is a heart issue for these children, I truly believe it is just a matter of learning to recognize what they are doing. (They just get so excited, and frankly I do too sometimes) But it did get so loud at one point Ms. Erin tutoring Latin next door had to ask us to quiet down. If you could back me on our rule of respect. (It is disrespectful to talk if someone else is talking) this would be helpful thank you :)
Math 8/7: Ms. Mary Beth will be emailing me a bio this week as well as contact information.
Math 1/2: We covered 4 lessons. We are still doing review for the most part, so simple stuff.
Homework: Lessons 13 - 16
Latin: We reviewed cases and 1st declension endings. I introduced 2 declension endings and the Accusative and Genative case. We also grazed over parsing the simple sentence, "You lost the game." (We had to fly through some material for time's sake, please email/call with any questions)
Homework: If we have not memorized cases/endings, let's really work on this. (we will just be adding more and more) Purple Book: read pages 11 -16; write new vocab on cards. Write new grammar rules on cards. Review all vocab and rules. Examples 5 - 8 GRADE THESE! Blue Book: add on 34-44. Study 1 - 44.
** For those with much Latin behind them I will be sending some extras and ideas to keep it interesting
IEW: I just have to take a minute here and say the papers I read this week.......BLEW ME AWAY!! For those of you worried your child did not participate in Essentials, please do not worry. Today their first Literature sheet came home with them as well. You may noticed tally marks at the bottom of the page. These will most likely NOT BE accurate. But they will be close. These are to give a student an idea of whether they may be using 20 verbs and 1 adjective. It can help them "balance" their dress-ups. I also sent home a page on commas that includes grammar rules for commas. I introduced the story model in lesson 6. Due to some extra talking and time, we did not get to thourouhly address lesson 6 as an example. You may wish to go through it with your child. We officially added strong verbs, which I have been hearing all along and the http://www.asiab/ clause. Now, last week the "because" clause could be placed anywhere within a sentence. This week the http://www.asiab/ "because" clause is actually a sentence opener.
Homework: Lesson 7; 3 paragraphs, using the story model in lesson 6 and check sheet
Geography: On weeks we test we will have Geography after lunch. from a first glance of things, I think these guys are going to be very happy with their points!
Homework: Start in on Canada. Do not forget to spend 5-10 minutes a day in Review of USA. Draw your USA map at least once a week from here on out. Also, don't forget! If you know anyone who has been to an interesting location in the USA or to Canada, invite them in for a presentation one afternoon:)
Rhetoric: Great discussion!! Staying on topic can be fun with this group (that includes myself BTW) But these guys are definitely ready to start delving into God's word and putting it in their brains and heart!
Homework: Chapter 3 both books, with study guide filled out, with workour filled out. Add catechism questions 7-9 (don't get behind on these guys, we play some fun games!)
Science: I love watching these guys present! The science pictures are fantastic as well.
Homework: Wildflowers! Can be general or specific. With a bibliography.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Week 2 :)
Another Fantastic Week!! I feel so very blessed with the group God has assembled this year.
Items of business:
Homework: Lessons 9 -12
Math Algebra 1/2: Lots of math grammar this week. Enjoy!
Homework: Lessons 9 - 12
Latin: What fun we had declining nouns! Well I did anyway :) We introduced new vocabulary and how to study. We touched on verbs, more with those next week!
Homework: Purple Book: read pages 6 - 10; Write vocabulary on cards and study; Write 3 "rules" on cards and study; Examples 1 - 4 Blue Book: Continue to study 1 -33 (while they do not necessarily have to memorize these, the should be very familiar.)
IEW: The papers this week were phenomenal! We have some very talented writers among us. Students were very happy to learn they no longer need to "label" every dress-up, only underline them. We outlined a story again and introduced the dress up of Quality Adjective, dual adjectives, and the because clause.
Homework: Lesson 5, 2 paragraphs WITH CHECKSHEET!!
Rhetoric: Fantastic discussion today. I think we really got some minds turning and beginning the process of thinking logically for themselves. I cannot encourage you enough to do this subject right along with your child. I don't know, it could have been the spirit, but some even felt the earth move during rhetoric (or maybe an earthquake :)
Homework: read Chapter 2 both books, fill out the study sheets and work out in blue book. Add Catechism questions 4 -6, rvw. 1 -3 Please remember to bring Bible and Blue notebook for class time. The two texts are helpful as well.
Science: Great reports today!! I believe I learned some new tidbits on Protista and algae :)
Homework: FUNGI!!! In general or a specific. Use at least two sources and have a bibliography.
Geography: We split up into teams and got to see how we were coming along studying the USA! Very exciting!! The winning team won by 1 point!!
Homework: PREPARE....PREPARE....PREPARE, for the first Geography test. I will hand out a blank sheet of paper let them go to town. Add some features this week and fine tune. ALSO, do not forget those geography terms. Add week two, you may see a quiz on these as well.
- Snack for week three is the Blacks. If your child has an allergies, please let me know ASAP and I will pass that information on.
- If you have not signed up for snack, I am asking that everyone just take one week :)
- Also, if your child is requiring more food (because they are getting ready to grow about an inch this hour) please feel free to pack accordingly. As long as it is not disruptive (i.e. carrots), they are welcome to snack during class in a respectful manner.
- LUNCHTIME: On our campus we are requiring that students are only allowed where and adult is present. An adult is not a Challenge 3 student. When Foundations begins in 2 weeks, your child is welcome to go eat on Westside campus, BUT MUST FIRST INFORM ME. Once at Westside, they need to check in with an adult there, and let that adult know when they are returning to our campus. Once foundations starts, if any adults would like to help "man" our campus, you are welcome to.
- Next week geography will be right after lunch, since we have a test.
Homework: Lessons 9 -12
Math Algebra 1/2: Lots of math grammar this week. Enjoy!
Homework: Lessons 9 - 12
Latin: What fun we had declining nouns! Well I did anyway :) We introduced new vocabulary and how to study. We touched on verbs, more with those next week!
Homework: Purple Book: read pages 6 - 10; Write vocabulary on cards and study; Write 3 "rules" on cards and study; Examples 1 - 4 Blue Book: Continue to study 1 -33 (while they do not necessarily have to memorize these, the should be very familiar.)
IEW: The papers this week were phenomenal! We have some very talented writers among us. Students were very happy to learn they no longer need to "label" every dress-up, only underline them. We outlined a story again and introduced the dress up of Quality Adjective, dual adjectives, and the because clause.
Homework: Lesson 5, 2 paragraphs WITH CHECKSHEET!!
Rhetoric: Fantastic discussion today. I think we really got some minds turning and beginning the process of thinking logically for themselves. I cannot encourage you enough to do this subject right along with your child. I don't know, it could have been the spirit, but some even felt the earth move during rhetoric (or maybe an earthquake :)
Homework: read Chapter 2 both books, fill out the study sheets and work out in blue book. Add Catechism questions 4 -6, rvw. 1 -3 Please remember to bring Bible and Blue notebook for class time. The two texts are helpful as well.
Science: Great reports today!! I believe I learned some new tidbits on Protista and algae :)
Homework: FUNGI!!! In general or a specific. Use at least two sources and have a bibliography.
Geography: We split up into teams and got to see how we were coming along studying the USA! Very exciting!! The winning team won by 1 point!!
Homework: PREPARE....PREPARE....PREPARE, for the first Geography test. I will hand out a blank sheet of paper let them go to town. Add some features this week and fine tune. ALSO, do not forget those geography terms. Add week two, you may see a quiz on these as well.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
WEEK 1!!!!!!
Exciting! What a fun day. I want to thank each of you for sharing your precious children with me. I can tell this is going to be an awesome year of Challenge A!
Business notes:
-If you have not gotten your tuition check to me, please drop me a line.
-I will cover snack next week, starting week 3 I will have a sign up sheet for snack. Snack can be very simple or elaborate, it is whatever fits how you roll. (i.e. This week I did convenience. Next week I may bake.)
-Right now we do not have access to a microwave or "fridge", this may change in the very near future, but for next week please keep this in mind.
-As of this point we do have a full class
-We are going by the guide this week, if there are an questions and the blog/guide do not answer them, please feel free to call or email me. I am happy to help :)
-We talked about SMALL THINGS DONE DAILY! They will be so sick of hearing this...but it is true. Set a timer. Work on memory work daily. Understanding will come.
Away we go!
Saxon 8/7
Ms. Sharon shared with me this morning that she has found a replacement for her. (Who she will actually be subbing for some) Her name is Mary, and she is gone through the Classical program. She tutors Math for a living and everyone gives her a 5 start rating. After much prayer, Sharon decided that the longer drive wasn't a good match. But we will still see her when Mary needs a sub.
Homework: Lessons 5-8
Algebra 1/2
We went over lessons 5 - 8 and enjoyed the room while it was cool!
Homework: Lessons 5-8
Latin
We introduced Nouns in Latin. We walked through how we would decline a noun in English and showed how Latin would decline a noun.
Homework: In Blue Grammar Book Start to memorize #1-#33; in Purple book, read pages 3 - 5
BBW
We reviewed how to put together a "big boy" outline using roman numerals and numbers. We discussed the dress ups of -ly words and who/which clause. We also talked about the invisible who/which clause. We emphasized the writing process: ROUGH DRAFT-REVISE-MAYBE REVISE AGAIN- FINAL
Homework: Hire an Editor. Lessons 3 from your BBW book. A paragraph is due WITH THE CHECK SHEET ATTACHED
Rhetoric
We talked about ourselves and what we like and don't like. This is the hour we will take prayer requests and praises. We talked about what the year will hold for Rhetoric as well.
Homework for TEACHER AND CHILD :) Read the 1st chapter of each book and use the study guide sheets in the front of the blue binder and the "workouts" in the back of the blue binder. I will be looking for these to be filled out next week. Start memorizing Cat Questions #1 - #3 (Parents, I highly encourage you to read the chapters along with your child. Start some classical conversations of you own :)
Science: We practiced our research skils by using 2 sources to write a paragraph on the Sphynx cat.
Homework: Research Protozoa/Algae (this can be general or specific) Just the facts please, one paragraph long. Bibliography a MUST and picture is essential. See email for attachments for this.
Geography: I always love to see everyone's faces when I tell them what the final goal for the year is :) Just remember small things done daily. I handed out their Geography notebook. (no comments on my Mexico please LOL) The Geography notebook is just a tool. The real goal is for them to draw from scratch the US.
Homework: Draw the United States at least three times a day. Know your states and capitals. Don't forget your Geography terms, page 92 in your guide.
Business notes:
-If you have not gotten your tuition check to me, please drop me a line.
-I will cover snack next week, starting week 3 I will have a sign up sheet for snack. Snack can be very simple or elaborate, it is whatever fits how you roll. (i.e. This week I did convenience. Next week I may bake.)
-Right now we do not have access to a microwave or "fridge", this may change in the very near future, but for next week please keep this in mind.
-As of this point we do have a full class
-We are going by the guide this week, if there are an questions and the blog/guide do not answer them, please feel free to call or email me. I am happy to help :)
-We talked about SMALL THINGS DONE DAILY! They will be so sick of hearing this...but it is true. Set a timer. Work on memory work daily. Understanding will come.
Away we go!
Saxon 8/7
Ms. Sharon shared with me this morning that she has found a replacement for her. (Who she will actually be subbing for some) Her name is Mary, and she is gone through the Classical program. She tutors Math for a living and everyone gives her a 5 start rating. After much prayer, Sharon decided that the longer drive wasn't a good match. But we will still see her when Mary needs a sub.
Homework: Lessons 5-8
Algebra 1/2
We went over lessons 5 - 8 and enjoyed the room while it was cool!
Homework: Lessons 5-8
Latin
We introduced Nouns in Latin. We walked through how we would decline a noun in English and showed how Latin would decline a noun.
Homework: In Blue Grammar Book Start to memorize #1-#33; in Purple book, read pages 3 - 5
BBW
We reviewed how to put together a "big boy" outline using roman numerals and numbers. We discussed the dress ups of -ly words and who/which clause. We also talked about the invisible who/which clause. We emphasized the writing process: ROUGH DRAFT-REVISE-MAYBE REVISE AGAIN- FINAL
Homework: Hire an Editor. Lessons 3 from your BBW book. A paragraph is due WITH THE CHECK SHEET ATTACHED
Rhetoric
We talked about ourselves and what we like and don't like. This is the hour we will take prayer requests and praises. We talked about what the year will hold for Rhetoric as well.
Homework for TEACHER AND CHILD :) Read the 1st chapter of each book and use the study guide sheets in the front of the blue binder and the "workouts" in the back of the blue binder. I will be looking for these to be filled out next week. Start memorizing Cat Questions #1 - #3 (Parents, I highly encourage you to read the chapters along with your child. Start some classical conversations of you own :)
Science: We practiced our research skils by using 2 sources to write a paragraph on the Sphynx cat.
Homework: Research Protozoa/Algae (this can be general or specific) Just the facts please, one paragraph long. Bibliography a MUST and picture is essential. See email for attachments for this.
Geography: I always love to see everyone's faces when I tell them what the final goal for the year is :) Just remember small things done daily. I handed out their Geography notebook. (no comments on my Mexico please LOL) The Geography notebook is just a tool. The real goal is for them to draw from scratch the US.
Homework: Draw the United States at least three times a day. Know your states and capitals. Don't forget your Geography terms, page 92 in your guide.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
A New Year in CHALLENGE A!!!
Welcome to a new school year. This is a test of the blog and feedburner. If you are receiving an email and do not wish to be, this is your chance to go to feedburner and unsubscribe to this website. Looking forwrad to seeing everyone August 16th at C3!!
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