A special thank you to those folks that brought in snacks! This class does love to eat...me too! Thanks also to the sweet, sweet students that treated me to my favorite apples. I munched on my Fugi first, but cannot wait to get into the Honeycrisp and the Gala!
A few items of business...
Portrait orders and money are due on November 5th. Bring them to class, and someone will pick them up for Gina.
On November 12th, Mrs. Jensen has arranged for us to go to Airbound Trampoline Park. The cost is $12 per hour, but Mrs. Jensen has printed a coupon for each child that will let them bounce for a second hour for free. We will leave the church as close to 4 as we can and will bounce from about 4:30 to 6:30! I have to stay late on Tuesdays, so I cannot leave right at 4. I will need some parents to take or you will need to take your own child to the park. You can come go with us, or you will need to pick your child up there. Please let me know what you are going to do. Lastly, there is a waiver that needs to be filled out before you can bounce. You can get it on line on their website,
http://www.airboundtrampolinepark.com/greensboro-home
Math
Today:
--The children took notes on the lessons 45-48. Take a look at their note taking skills! We are going to work on these throughout the year. I think it will help them organize their thoughts and ideas as they are listening to lessons, not only in math, but in other subjects too. I want to be sure that they can find material that will help them through math lessons throughout the week.
--The children took notes on the lessons 45-48. Take a look at their note taking skills! We are going to work on these throughout the year. I think it will help them organize their thoughts and ideas as they are listening to lessons, not only in math, but in other subjects too. I want to be sure that they can find material that will help them through math lessons throughout the week.
For the week:
-- follow the guide.
Remember...test them to see how they are mastering the concepts being taught!
Literature and Composition
Today:
--We shared items on our ANI charts. We then created topics to sort the items in the chart. I introduced "amplification," and we completed pgs. 45-46 in the Student Book. It was not a difficult task, but does require some thinking. They may decide as they begin to write that they would wan to change their amplification for their final papers. That is fine!
For the week:
--sort the ANI chart
--Create an outline from the ANI chart using the Student Workbook pgs. 47-49.
Remember to watch the videos if you have questions. Each lesson is only about 10-15 minutes and are quite informative!
Latin
Today:
--We reviewed Exercises 19-23. The students did not have any questions about these exercises.
--We looked ahead to the next assignment, which includes Exercises 24-27.
--We read Grammar numbers 34-44, and discussed any concepts that puzzled us.
For the week:
--Follow the work outlined on Week 6 in the guide. Again, for even numbered exercises, they can do the even numbered problems, and the same for odd. Be sure to check their work to check mastery of the content.
Rhetoric
Today:
--We discussed Don't Check, but did not get to ICJH in lieu of a Catechism Question Football game. It seemed that they were quite engaged in the activity, and I was amazed at how well they did in answering their questions.
For the week:
--Keep studying those catechism questions.
--Work on Chapter 11 in both books.
Geography
Today:
--In class the students worked on locating the features of Europe using colored pencils. They could work alone or with others. It was great to see them sharing their finds! I have to Google a few features!
--They are getting quite adept at using the atlas.
For the week:
--Keep drawing and locating!
--Complete the Europe map started in class with all the features, countries, and capitals for a special "treat" next week.
--Study those geography terms from Weeks 10 and 11 for the quiz.
Science
Today:
---We dissected Owl pellets. I know they have done it a million times, but they really wanted to do it again...it fit with our work...so we did!
--They presented their research...and did a super job!
--We read a short article on amphibians and created 3-5 questions from the reading. I am going to compile 10-20 of the questions for them to answer in class next week after re-reading the article. I look forward to reading their questions!
For the week:
--Follow the guide and research amphibians.
This was an incredible day! The class was talkative, but on task and having fun! I love hearing them talk and discuss their work. Keep encouraging your child to build one another up. It is so much easier to do than to tear someone down. And...it feels better!
Thank you for sharing your children with me each Tuesday!
Blessings,
Debbie
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