Time is flying already! With their first test under their belt, I know these guys feel like seasoned Challenge professionals :)
Snack was Lovern..THANK YOU!! I LOVE Moravian Cookies :) Next up is Willis.
Away we go....
Algebra: We reviewed the next four lessons. Everyone seemed to be getting it or close enough that they could play around with it this week and understand :) If this is not the case, please feel free to email, txt, or call....I love to help!
Homework: Lessons 13 - 16
Latin: I was thrilled to see these guys understand declining!! Keep up the hard work. We talked about some possible ways to set up our vocabulary cards. We started to get into parsing and reviewed the accusative and genitive cases.
Homework: See guide. (start memorizing those vocabulary words, cases, and 1st declension endings...never know when a pop quiz might show up)
Lost Tools: We reviewed how to write our Rudimentary Persuasive Essay from our Outline. THIS WILL BE THE MOST BORING PAPER THEY HAVE EVER WRITTEN. We are stripping away the fanciness in order to make sure they have the structure down pat. We continued to discuss The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. We delved into questions such as......Should Edmund have lied when he came out of the wardrobe? Should the kids have trusted the Beavers? Should Aslan have forgiven Edmund? Should Peter have forgiven Edmund? GOOD STUFF!
Homework: Write our essay AND read Carry On Mr. Bowditch.
Geography: We had our test after lunch. I could have kicked myself....I forgot the geo terms sheet! I will have a copy for everyone with their score sheets so they can see what it is like. I know everyone is glad it is done, but must remember review!
Homework: See guide.
Science: Great report on fungi! I would like to thank everyone for not being in samples this time around :)
Homework: See guide
Rhetoric: More great discussion! These are my science guys I can tell :) We started in on how unique a planet Earth is. We also discussed having a personal relationship with Jesus and how it can affect a persons life one way or the other. We talked about what we could do as a 7th grade student to encourage someone into a personal relationship. We also discussed.......is God a man or a woman? OK, here is what I shared: the Bible refers to God in the masculine. Both men and women are made in His image. This is not a mirror image. Woman carry characters of God as well as men. We were meant to complement each other. The Bible states 2 shall become one. This was met with some giggles :) You may wish to go deeper with this in your own school, you may wish to leave it at that.
ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL WEATHER!!!! GOD BLESS!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Week 2
Wow time is flying already! It has been so much fun starting the process of getting to know each other. Even the kids who I had tutored years ago, how neat to see how they are growing in Christ and really digging in to focus on Him. JOY!
Next week snack is Lovern. Remember everyone, snack should not be a stressful point of the week. Keep it simple. If your child needs more, they can bring more and snack throughout the day. Just please be respectful and not have something like carrots during Latin. :)
Next weeks afternoon schedule will go as follows: Geography, Rhetoric, then Science. I do not feel it is kind to give a test in that 3pm hour. :)
Algebra: We reviewed lessons 9 - 12. Everyone seems to be catching on, we are still in review. Please contact me if anything is fuzzy. More than happy to help.
Homework: Lessons 9 - 12
Latin: We learned how to decline nouns and reviewed what nouns are and how they can be used. I challenged them to be memorizing their 5 cases and 1st declension endings. They should also be putting their vocabulary words on to flashcards. One students had a great idea of writing the word declined. That helps with learning the endings as well!
Homework: See guide.
LTW: The more I work with this curriculum, the more I love it. We went over how to take our ANI chart and make it an outline using the sheets in our student notebook. I reminded them that this first paper will be the most boring paper they have ever written. The second half of class we started to discuss the book itself using our ANI charts to ask questions along the way. Questions like: Should Lucy have been in the wardrobe? Should Lucy's siblings have believed her? Should Edmund have followed the White Witch? We touched on the things that can tempt us in life and how Christ was tempted with these things as well. You may wish to continue this conversation at home. :)
Homework: See PDF guide.
Rhetoric: We officially started our journey this week and started to discuss just how vast the universe is. How it would be arrogant of us to assume there is no God just because we do not see Him in our "space". And how we DO see Him in our "space". We talked how Satan is a Lion waiting to devour us and why we have rules. That these rules actually set us free in God. Lots of great discussion here to have with your kids! We also learned we have a baptism coming up this weekend....CONGRATS KATYE!!!!
Homework: See guide.
Science: We read our first science reports and to the ladies dismay they realized most of our research in science may be a bit gross. :) But reports were excellent!! Remember, they need to have a bibliography with each paragraph. This is an important skill.
Homework: See guide.
Geography: We saw the competitive side come out of many of our students. We did have to take a pause and discuss Christlike competition. :) But after the talk these guys gained perspective and did just fine.
Homework: STUDY!!! see guide. test next week.
Next week snack is Lovern. Remember everyone, snack should not be a stressful point of the week. Keep it simple. If your child needs more, they can bring more and snack throughout the day. Just please be respectful and not have something like carrots during Latin. :)
Next weeks afternoon schedule will go as follows: Geography, Rhetoric, then Science. I do not feel it is kind to give a test in that 3pm hour. :)
Algebra: We reviewed lessons 9 - 12. Everyone seems to be catching on, we are still in review. Please contact me if anything is fuzzy. More than happy to help.
Homework: Lessons 9 - 12
Latin: We learned how to decline nouns and reviewed what nouns are and how they can be used. I challenged them to be memorizing their 5 cases and 1st declension endings. They should also be putting their vocabulary words on to flashcards. One students had a great idea of writing the word declined. That helps with learning the endings as well!
Homework: See guide.
LTW: The more I work with this curriculum, the more I love it. We went over how to take our ANI chart and make it an outline using the sheets in our student notebook. I reminded them that this first paper will be the most boring paper they have ever written. The second half of class we started to discuss the book itself using our ANI charts to ask questions along the way. Questions like: Should Lucy have been in the wardrobe? Should Lucy's siblings have believed her? Should Edmund have followed the White Witch? We touched on the things that can tempt us in life and how Christ was tempted with these things as well. You may wish to continue this conversation at home. :)
Homework: See PDF guide.
Rhetoric: We officially started our journey this week and started to discuss just how vast the universe is. How it would be arrogant of us to assume there is no God just because we do not see Him in our "space". And how we DO see Him in our "space". We talked how Satan is a Lion waiting to devour us and why we have rules. That these rules actually set us free in God. Lots of great discussion here to have with your kids! We also learned we have a baptism coming up this weekend....CONGRATS KATYE!!!!
Homework: See guide.
Science: We read our first science reports and to the ladies dismay they realized most of our research in science may be a bit gross. :) But reports were excellent!! Remember, they need to have a bibliography with each paragraph. This is an important skill.
Homework: See guide.
Geography: We saw the competitive side come out of many of our students. We did have to take a pause and discuss Christlike competition. :) But after the talk these guys gained perspective and did just fine.
Homework: STUDY!!! see guide. test next week.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Week 1
What a most excellent day!!! It is always a treasure to see God at work and how He weaves these classes together in His perfect and glorious way!
This First week is a bit like Kindergarten all over again. We are getting to know each and learning what new freedoms we have and do not have. Manny we missed you and cannot wait for you to come to class :)
If anyone has any questions that come up, or just need to talk, please call, email, or txt.
Algebra: In class we reviewed lessons 5 through 8. I emphasized memorizing rules and formulas now instead of later.....IT WILL MAKE THINGS EASIER :)
Homework: Lessons 5 through 8
Latin: We introduced nouns and declension endings by working on our English. I had to laugh when I went blank on direct object versus indirect object. But I had Lee to help me out so all was good.
Homework: See guide
Lost Tools: In class we talked about invention, arrangement, and elocution. We created our own ANI chart asking "Whether Mr. Tumnus should have turned Lucy in to the White Witch?". We talked about how to use questions.
Homework: See PDF guide.(if you could not open, email me) Bring their personal ANI chart to class next week.
Rhetoric: This week we started to get to know each other. I loved that everyone felt comfortable to talk and share a bit about themselves. I shared what is expected each week and how to use the Rhetoric Journals I handed out at orientation. Make sure they have them next week. Start now on Catechism Questions.
Homework: See guide.
Science: We discussed how to do research. While an occasional internet site is acceptable (NO WIKI), I encouraged them to find other sources. Children's book are great for this strand, along with encyclopedias. The children need at least 2 sources. They can be a general or specific as they like. I require a picture (not printed, hand drawn), one paragraph, and a bibliography. I provided some tools to help them with their bibliography and taking notes. If they are researching something that really excites them and they want to do more, PLEASE feel free to go ahead.
Homework: See guide
Geography: Well.......I am not sure they realized exactly what geography would look like. They sure do now :) We talked about our guide, the notebook and Atlas are all resources. I stressed in detail SMALL THINGS DONE DAILY. One more time, SMALL THINGS DONE DAILY. Set a timer for 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the afternoon. You cannot wait until 2 days before to start. Practice drawing and then practice again. Start with one section then move to another, do not try to tackle all at once. We will have a matching test on the terms with each test, so make sure they are not forgetting those.
Homework: See guide
This First week is a bit like Kindergarten all over again. We are getting to know each and learning what new freedoms we have and do not have. Manny we missed you and cannot wait for you to come to class :)
If anyone has any questions that come up, or just need to talk, please call, email, or txt.
Algebra: In class we reviewed lessons 5 through 8. I emphasized memorizing rules and formulas now instead of later.....IT WILL MAKE THINGS EASIER :)
Homework: Lessons 5 through 8
Latin: We introduced nouns and declension endings by working on our English. I had to laugh when I went blank on direct object versus indirect object. But I had Lee to help me out so all was good.
Homework: See guide
Lost Tools: In class we talked about invention, arrangement, and elocution. We created our own ANI chart asking "Whether Mr. Tumnus should have turned Lucy in to the White Witch?". We talked about how to use questions.
Homework: See PDF guide.(if you could not open, email me) Bring their personal ANI chart to class next week.
Rhetoric: This week we started to get to know each other. I loved that everyone felt comfortable to talk and share a bit about themselves. I shared what is expected each week and how to use the Rhetoric Journals I handed out at orientation. Make sure they have them next week. Start now on Catechism Questions.
Homework: See guide.
Science: We discussed how to do research. While an occasional internet site is acceptable (NO WIKI), I encouraged them to find other sources. Children's book are great for this strand, along with encyclopedias. The children need at least 2 sources. They can be a general or specific as they like. I require a picture (not printed, hand drawn), one paragraph, and a bibliography. I provided some tools to help them with their bibliography and taking notes. If they are researching something that really excites them and they want to do more, PLEASE feel free to go ahead.
Homework: See guide
Geography: Well.......I am not sure they realized exactly what geography would look like. They sure do now :) We talked about our guide, the notebook and Atlas are all resources. I stressed in detail SMALL THINGS DONE DAILY. One more time, SMALL THINGS DONE DAILY. Set a timer for 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the afternoon. You cannot wait until 2 days before to start. Practice drawing and then practice again. Start with one section then move to another, do not try to tackle all at once. We will have a matching test on the terms with each test, so make sure they are not forgetting those.
Homework: See guide
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Week 13
2 weeks left!!! WOW!!
Snack this week was Mahoney...I thank myself ;P Yes, we ate sea foam green cookies :)Next up Harrell!!
Make sure you send a permission slip back with your child for our Week 15 field trip. They will also need money for lunch. If this is an issue, please just fill me in and I can help :)
Next week dissection!!
Mark your calendars...APRIL 16th in Oak Ridge is Mock Trial. I highly encourage everyone who can to make it. It REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY helps to see it first hand :) Speaking of making the transition to Challenge B a couple notes:
Snack this week was Mahoney...I thank myself ;P Yes, we ate sea foam green cookies :)Next up Harrell!!
Make sure you send a permission slip back with your child for our Week 15 field trip. They will also need money for lunch. If this is an issue, please just fill me in and I can help :)
Next week dissection!!
Mark your calendars...APRIL 16th in Oak Ridge is Mock Trial. I highly encourage everyone who can to make it. It REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY helps to see it first hand :) Speaking of making the transition to Challenge B a couple notes:
- These last 2 weeks are actually designed to help pave a way for what is going on in Challenge B. Our topics for final rhetoric paper mimic debate. Our Literature paper mimics Short Story. THe fact that we are doing all this writing at one time will be status quo for B.
- This summer it would help to read over your Newberry books.
- Also, keep up with the guide. If you pace yourself as the guide suggests, you will be just fine. If you get behind........it is hard to catch up. In Casey's words, "Don't procrastinate". There are many projects that take several weeks to complete.
Math: I introduced Lessons 116 - 119
Homework: Those lessons
Latin: We reviewed, reviewed, reviewed and then reviewed.
Homework for both: Review, review, review, and then review. FINAL NEXT WEEK (Scroll below if you forget what is on the final)
Science: We tested on the eye.....and signed yearbooks ;)
Homework: See guide.
Geography: Wee took our BIG GIANT MEGA TERMS TEST :) and Oceania.
Homework: See guide
Literature: We discussed Bronze Bow. Awesome, awesome discussion on what draws people to Jesus and how it changes lives. You may wish to continue these discussions at home while writing this weeks paper.
Homework: Using the handout to spark thoughts. Write an essay paper of undetermined length. This one is due next week. Start to write your final paper, due week 15, of "What Happens Next" or "How it Should Have Gone". Lots of freedom here ;)
Rhetoric. We finished up Don't Check Your Brains. I handed out the official requirements for final paper. This is due week 15.
Homework: See guide.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Week 12
Yes! Week 12!! Can you believe we are 3 weeks away??? Moms and Dads....I am so proud of you!! This first year of Challenge for any child can be overwhelming, even if you have done it before. But I have watched all of you step up to the plate this year and all pitch in for a successful school year. KUDOS TO YOU!!!!!
Permission slips went home this week. They need to come back with your signature that we have permission to transport your child by car. Also, they need to be circled at the bottom. Without an adult means a group of three or more with a cell phone on them with my number in it and their number in mine. This will be on Week 15.
Week 14 is dissection!! I noticed our guides do not include that anymore :( But I am "old school", so we will be having dissection. If your child does not wish to participate, they will not be made to. But I need to hear from you they are allowed to opt out.(within this week, Sharks will be ordered next week)
See below for "finals" schedule. Lots of papers and tests in these last 2 weeks. But then we are done!! WOW!
Snack this week was Gaines....YUM! Next week...MAHONEY!
Math: We reviewed lessons 112 - 115
Homework: Lessons 112 - 115
Latin: Lesson 14 was introduced and played vocabulary pictionary!
Homework: Lesson 14 and REVIEW for FINAL Week 14.
Adv. Homework: Lesson 27
Science: We took our test of the week and made a neuron.
Homework: See guide. REVIEW FOR FINAL
Geography: We took our test!
Homework: See guide. REVIEW FOR MEGA TERMS NEXT WEEK! AND FINAL
Literature: We gave our oral presentations. If your child did not get to do this, they will have time next week to present.
Homework: See guide: Paper will be contrast/compare what drew people to Jesus then and what draws people to Jesus now. Start planning final paper.......How would you end this? OR What happens next?
Rhetoric: We had some good conversation outside. I think spring fever caught us all ;) Then played a whirlwind round of Jeopardy!
Homework: See guide
Permission slips went home this week. They need to come back with your signature that we have permission to transport your child by car. Also, they need to be circled at the bottom. Without an adult means a group of three or more with a cell phone on them with my number in it and their number in mine. This will be on Week 15.
Week 14 is dissection!! I noticed our guides do not include that anymore :( But I am "old school", so we will be having dissection. If your child does not wish to participate, they will not be made to. But I need to hear from you they are allowed to opt out.(within this week, Sharks will be ordered next week)
See below for "finals" schedule. Lots of papers and tests in these last 2 weeks. But then we are done!! WOW!
Snack this week was Gaines....YUM! Next week...MAHONEY!
Math: We reviewed lessons 112 - 115
Homework: Lessons 112 - 115
Latin: Lesson 14 was introduced and played vocabulary pictionary!
Homework: Lesson 14 and REVIEW for FINAL Week 14.
Adv. Homework: Lesson 27
Science: We took our test of the week and made a neuron.
Homework: See guide. REVIEW FOR FINAL
Geography: We took our test!
Homework: See guide. REVIEW FOR MEGA TERMS NEXT WEEK! AND FINAL
Literature: We gave our oral presentations. If your child did not get to do this, they will have time next week to present.
Homework: See guide: Paper will be contrast/compare what drew people to Jesus then and what draws people to Jesus now. Start planning final paper.......How would you end this? OR What happens next?
Rhetoric: We had some good conversation outside. I think spring fever caught us all ;) Then played a whirlwind round of Jeopardy!
Homework: See guide
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Week 11
Let me please share, this week I have experienced our God as comforter, as shepherd, as peace that passes understanding, as my banner, my protector, as healer. We serve a God that does not fail, whose ways our higher than our own. Whose ways are perfect. We serve an AWESOME GOD!!! AMEN!
See previous week for testing and papers due over the next few weeks.
Thank you Walker family for snack! Next week Gaines. Anyone want week 13??
Math: This week we reviewed lessons 108 - 111
Homework: Lessons 108 - 111
Latin: We reviewed noun endings, conjugation endings, declining, conjugating, parsing and introduced our final conjugation.
Homework: Purple book-pages 147 -150 blue book-167 Study for Final Week 14
Advanced: review week
Science:We tested on Mr. Bones and introduced eye.
homework: see guide
Geography:Africa Test!
Homework:see guide
Literature:Due to an enormous amount of talking over the tutor, it was hard to get any good discussion going. Never the less, we did discuss a few things.
Homework:see guide
Rhetoric: Jeopardy!!! And some discussion on the chapters
homework: see guide
See previous week for testing and papers due over the next few weeks.
Thank you Walker family for snack! Next week Gaines. Anyone want week 13??
Math: This week we reviewed lessons 108 - 111
Homework: Lessons 108 - 111
Latin: We reviewed noun endings, conjugation endings, declining, conjugating, parsing and introduced our final conjugation.
Homework: Purple book-pages 147 -150 blue book-167 Study for Final Week 14
Advanced: review week
Science:We tested on Mr. Bones and introduced eye.
homework: see guide
Geography:Africa Test!
Homework:see guide
Literature:Due to an enormous amount of talking over the tutor, it was hard to get any good discussion going. Never the less, we did discuss a few things.
Homework:see guide
Rhetoric: Jeopardy!!! And some discussion on the chapters
homework: see guide
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Week 10
Snack this week was Black THANK YOU! Next week I have Walker up to bat. Week 12 is open if anyone wants it??
I wish to thank everyone for such lovely condolences and prayers. I know my head was in a bit of a fog, but with such graciousness from your children, it helped to brighten an otherwise sad day yesterday. THANK YOU for sharing your bundle of joys with me!!
Testing Schedule and end of year business:
Yes 5 weeks left UNREAL!!! A note on dissection. I realize that this is no longer in the guide! However, I will still provide this. I feel it has almost become a right of passage. If your child does not wish to participate in this, please let me know and we can find another activity for them that hour. If you have not gotten final payment in, please do so soon. Your child's tutor next year cannot enter them into their class until there balance is clear ;)
Math: We introduced lessons 104 - 107 These lessons are getting harder. If you or your student need help, please remember that is what I am here for :)
Homework: 104 - 107
Latin: We reviewed our conjugation endings and added new vocabulary. We also played some Latin bingo.
Homework: Purple Book 143-146 Ex. 162, 164, 166-167, Blue book 169, 172 Most Important- Review Conjugation endings!
Advanced: Chapter 26
Literature:We read our papers in class and discussed our assignment for Door In The Wall. SEE EMAIL FOR ATTACHMENTS GOING OFF GUIDE
Homework: Read Book and start to brainstorm for Oral report (Oral Report may be done in 1st or 3rd person. You may use props, or costume to get into character....or not. You may use note cards or an outline to guide your talk. YOU MAY NOT read from the paper. Must be 3 to 4 minutes in length)
Science: Tested on skin. Finished up our "rubber bone" experiment ........ewwwwww. And decided snack was our digestive experiment. Please DO NOT let me know how it came out.
Homework: See guide
Rhetoric: Short but sweet discussions. These kids have such an awesome grasp on the realities of our God.....AMEN!! and a wonderful round of Jeopardy ensued.
Homework: See guide. WHILE NOT DISCUSSED IN CLASS, PLEASE CONSIDER DISCUSSING CHAPTER 34 AT HOME WITH YOUR CHILD :)
Geography: We split up into teams and drew the WORLD! Who will reign supreme?????
Homework: See guide
I wish to thank everyone for such lovely condolences and prayers. I know my head was in a bit of a fog, but with such graciousness from your children, it helped to brighten an otherwise sad day yesterday. THANK YOU for sharing your bundle of joys with me!!
Testing Schedule and end of year business:
- Look for a permission skip to come home with your child next week. This is where you can communicate with me if you wish your child to have an adult with them at all times in the mall or if they can split off into a group of at least 3.
- Week 11 Africa Test - no terms
- Week 12 Australia Test - no terms
- Week 13 Oceania Test - Mega Term Test
- Week 14 Latin Final, Dissection
- Week 15 Apologetic paper due, Literature paper due, Science Final, Geography Big World Final
Yes 5 weeks left UNREAL!!! A note on dissection. I realize that this is no longer in the guide! However, I will still provide this. I feel it has almost become a right of passage. If your child does not wish to participate in this, please let me know and we can find another activity for them that hour. If you have not gotten final payment in, please do so soon. Your child's tutor next year cannot enter them into their class until there balance is clear ;)
Math: We introduced lessons 104 - 107 These lessons are getting harder. If you or your student need help, please remember that is what I am here for :)
Homework: 104 - 107
Latin: We reviewed our conjugation endings and added new vocabulary. We also played some Latin bingo.
Homework: Purple Book 143-146 Ex. 162, 164, 166-167, Blue book 169, 172 Most Important- Review Conjugation endings!
Advanced: Chapter 26
Literature:We read our papers in class and discussed our assignment for Door In The Wall. SEE EMAIL FOR ATTACHMENTS GOING OFF GUIDE
Homework: Read Book and start to brainstorm for Oral report (Oral Report may be done in 1st or 3rd person. You may use props, or costume to get into character....or not. You may use note cards or an outline to guide your talk. YOU MAY NOT read from the paper. Must be 3 to 4 minutes in length)
Science: Tested on skin. Finished up our "rubber bone" experiment ........ewwwwww. And decided snack was our digestive experiment. Please DO NOT let me know how it came out.
Homework: See guide
Rhetoric: Short but sweet discussions. These kids have such an awesome grasp on the realities of our God.....AMEN!! and a wonderful round of Jeopardy ensued.
Homework: See guide. WHILE NOT DISCUSSED IN CLASS, PLEASE CONSIDER DISCUSSING CHAPTER 34 AT HOME WITH YOUR CHILD :)
Geography: We split up into teams and drew the WORLD! Who will reign supreme?????
Homework: See guide
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