Tuesday May 22, 2012
I have to say I was not real impressed with the grades on this last test. In fact I was dissappointed. Please review the lessons 52-54 before class on Friday.
I also cannot believe all of you chose to research polar bears! Too funny! That is the one I would have chosen too and I almost said just to do that one, but I figured I would let you have a choice! See what my good intentions got me! Funny.
You may want to "google" a political map of Canada to help you with your map homework. A political map has all the provinces, territories, rivers, lakes, oceans and seas, and capital and large cities on it. It will make finishing your maps easier.
Your assignments are:
FRIDAY 25 MAY 2012
1. Finish the map activity from page 302-303
2. review lessons 52-54
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Friday, May 18, 2012
Class Assignments
FRIDAY MAY 18, 2012
Today we took our quiz. Then we began reading Lesson 52 after completing the Pretest. If you did not finish reading Lesson 52, please do it now. Remember to be working on your research paper. If you wait until Sunday evening or even Monday, you won't have time to do justice to it. Please remember to bring it to class. I will NOT accept it late. Follow all directions carefully.
BRING COLORED PENCILS, MARKERS TO CLASS ON TUESDAY!!
Your assignments are:
Tuesday 22 May 2012
1. Read Lesson 53.
2. Bring in research paper. Follow directions given on the Instructions sheet I gave you last Tuesday.
3. If you did not do it: please read leson 52.
BRING COLORED PENCILS, MARKERS TO CLASS ON TUESDAY!
Today we took our quiz. Then we began reading Lesson 52 after completing the Pretest. If you did not finish reading Lesson 52, please do it now. Remember to be working on your research paper. If you wait until Sunday evening or even Monday, you won't have time to do justice to it. Please remember to bring it to class. I will NOT accept it late. Follow all directions carefully.
BRING COLORED PENCILS, MARKERS TO CLASS ON TUESDAY!!
Your assignments are:
Tuesday 22 May 2012
1. Read Lesson 53.
2. Bring in research paper. Follow directions given on the Instructions sheet I gave you last Tuesday.
3. If you did not do it: please read leson 52.
BRING COLORED PENCILS, MARKERS TO CLASS ON TUESDAY!
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Class Assignment
TUESDAY MAY 15, 2012
Almost all of you turned in your Memory Cards and Timelines (Wall of Fame). We reviewed LAeeon 51 and then reviewed for our final history test on Lessons 49-51. Don't forget to study pages 297 and 298. Please study!
You have a final paper to write. this is going to be a test grade so please take it seriously. If you start on it today, you can do a page a day and it will not cause you so much stress. If you wait until Sunday or Monday then it will be sttressful and your grade will not be as good. You have8 days counting today. Today you could get the Title page and the last blank page done! Then tomorrow do page 1. Then Thursday do pages 2-3 because they don't have that much information. That would only leave you pages 4-5 to do and if you did one over the weekend (like Fiday) then all you would have to do on Monday is the last page and proofreading and putting it together. Please remember that if you fail to turn it in on Tuesday the 22nd, I will NOT accept it. You will receive a zero. That will really hurt your grade. Please work on it and give it your best. Remember to single space it.
Your assignments are:
Friday 18 May 2012
1. Using your study sheet, study for test on Lessons 49-51.
2. Page 294: Choose one (1) : 51B: #2 Write a research paper (5 pages) on the topic you choose.
51C: #1
#2
Almost all of you turned in your Memory Cards and Timelines (Wall of Fame). We reviewed LAeeon 51 and then reviewed for our final history test on Lessons 49-51. Don't forget to study pages 297 and 298. Please study!
You have a final paper to write. this is going to be a test grade so please take it seriously. If you start on it today, you can do a page a day and it will not cause you so much stress. If you wait until Sunday or Monday then it will be sttressful and your grade will not be as good. You have8 days counting today. Today you could get the Title page and the last blank page done! Then tomorrow do page 1. Then Thursday do pages 2-3 because they don't have that much information. That would only leave you pages 4-5 to do and if you did one over the weekend (like Fiday) then all you would have to do on Monday is the last page and proofreading and putting it together. Please remember that if you fail to turn it in on Tuesday the 22nd, I will NOT accept it. You will receive a zero. That will really hurt your grade. Please work on it and give it your best. Remember to single space it.
Your assignments are:
Friday 18 May 2012
1. Using your study sheet, study for test on Lessons 49-51.
2. Page 294: Choose one (1) : 51B: #2 Write a research paper (5 pages) on the topic you choose.
51C: #1
#2
Monday, May 14, 2012
Class Assignment
FRIDAY MAY 11, 2012
In class we watched the rest of the DVD "The Vikings" that we had started watching earlier in the 9 weeks.
Your assignments are:
Tuesday 15 May 2012
1.Complete your Memory Cards through Lesson 51. Bring all of your cards to class on Tuesday.
2. Complete your Wall of Fame through Lesson 51. Bring your notebooks or a CLEAR picture to class on Tuesday. I must be able to see what you have added and where.
In class we watched the rest of the DVD "The Vikings" that we had started watching earlier in the 9 weeks.
Your assignments are:
Tuesday 15 May 2012
1.Complete your Memory Cards through Lesson 51. Bring all of your cards to class on Tuesday.
2. Complete your Wall of Fame through Lesson 51. Bring your notebooks or a CLEAR picture to class on Tuesday. I must be able to see what you have added and where.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Classroom Assignments
TUESDAY MAY 8, 2012
We shared our compass directions of our houses today. Interesting how the houses in Beauofrt mostly face south or south east! Then we reviewed Lessons 49-50 in detail. Remember that the paper you are writing this week must be double spaced. If you bring it in and it is not double-spaced, I will not accept it. If you write it by hand, you need to write 2 pages: either front and back on the fronts of the paper. If you choose to write in really large font, and your paper comes out to be 1/2 a page single spaced, that will NOT be acceptable. It MUST be one full page. The same goes for the paper if you type it. For a full page single-spaced, you must type 2 pages double-spaced. I want the paper to be in 12 font also. Make sure your research is complete so you have enough to fill a page.
Your assignments are:
Friday 11 May 2012
1. Page 290: 50C: #2: Write 1 page paper; double space.
2. Read LEsson 51.
We shared our compass directions of our houses today. Interesting how the houses in Beauofrt mostly face south or south east! Then we reviewed Lessons 49-50 in detail. Remember that the paper you are writing this week must be double spaced. If you bring it in and it is not double-spaced, I will not accept it. If you write it by hand, you need to write 2 pages: either front and back on the fronts of the paper. If you choose to write in really large font, and your paper comes out to be 1/2 a page single spaced, that will NOT be acceptable. It MUST be one full page. The same goes for the paper if you type it. For a full page single-spaced, you must type 2 pages double-spaced. I want the paper to be in 12 font also. Make sure your research is complete so you have enough to fill a page.
Your assignments are:
Friday 11 May 2012
1. Page 290: 50C: #2: Write 1 page paper; double space.
2. Read LEsson 51.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Class Assignments
FRIDAY MAY 4, 2012
After 2 brochure presentations and a quick review, we took our test. I will have the graded papers back to you on Tuesday.You have 2 lessons to read between now and Tuesday: Lesson 49 and 50. We will review them on Tuesday.
For your homework, please ask your parents about a compass. they may have one or know someone with one you could borrow. Some phones have a compass on them. Please don't defeat yourself before you even try. Today in class some of you were quitting before you ever tried. That is not a trait you should want.
Your assignments are:
Tuesday 8 May 2012
1.Read Lesson 49 if you did not do so or finish it in class.
2. Read Lesson 50.
3. Do: Page 285: 49B: #1: Bring to class.
After 2 brochure presentations and a quick review, we took our test. I will have the graded papers back to you on Tuesday.You have 2 lessons to read between now and Tuesday: Lesson 49 and 50. We will review them on Tuesday.
For your homework, please ask your parents about a compass. they may have one or know someone with one you could borrow. Some phones have a compass on them. Please don't defeat yourself before you even try. Today in class some of you were quitting before you ever tried. That is not a trait you should want.
Your assignments are:
Tuesday 8 May 2012
1.Read Lesson 49 if you did not do so or finish it in class.
2. Read Lesson 50.
3. Do: Page 285: 49B: #1: Bring to class.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Class Assignments
Tuesday May 1, 2012
I am sorry this blog is so late, but our internet has been down and there is nothing I can do about that. That is the fun of living on an island!
Today we shared our brochures on The Black Forest. You guys did a great job! Your information was very interesting. I am sorry all of you did not give the directions plus places to stay. Most of you remembered to put items of interest and things to do, however.
We reviewed Lesson 47 and 48 since we had not done that before. Then we reviewed for our test. I hope all of you are going to study like you did last time. Please don't rest on your laurels! That means don't think just because you made a good grade last time that you can slide by this time! Study!
Your assignments are:
WEDNESDAY 2 MAY 2012
1. Study for test: Lessons 46-48. Answer questions on the Review Sheet.
2.Wall of Fame: page 279
3. Page 279: SomeWhere in Time: Number your paper from 1-9, then write the letter that fits next to the number.
I am sorry this blog is so late, but our internet has been down and there is nothing I can do about that. That is the fun of living on an island!
Today we shared our brochures on The Black Forest. You guys did a great job! Your information was very interesting. I am sorry all of you did not give the directions plus places to stay. Most of you remembered to put items of interest and things to do, however.
We reviewed Lesson 47 and 48 since we had not done that before. Then we reviewed for our test. I hope all of you are going to study like you did last time. Please don't rest on your laurels! That means don't think just because you made a good grade last time that you can slide by this time! Study!
Your assignments are:
WEDNESDAY 2 MAY 2012
1. Study for test: Lessons 46-48. Answer questions on the Review Sheet.
2.Wall of Fame: page 279
3. Page 279: SomeWhere in Time: Number your paper from 1-9, then write the letter that fits next to the number.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Class Assignments
FRIDAY APRIL 27, 2012
Today we watched the movie "Hansel and Gretel". This fairy tale was put to paper by the brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Just like their names, parts of these fairy tales were grim! These stories had been told by Germans since the Misddle Ages! There are several fairy tales from this era: , Snow White and the Seven Dwarves as well as Rumplestiltskin. Each of these tales has a dark side that was utilized to keep German children in line! I think we can all see ghow this worked now that we have seent the movie!
Your assignments are:
Tuesday 1 May 2012
1. Read Lesson 48.
2. Do page 275:47B: Make a brochure. This might be easier if you do it by hand. Do, however, get some pictures from the Internet to enhance your brochure.
3. Memory CArds: pg. 277.
Today we watched the movie "Hansel and Gretel". This fairy tale was put to paper by the brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Just like their names, parts of these fairy tales were grim! These stories had been told by Germans since the Misddle Ages! There are several fairy tales from this era: , Snow White and the Seven Dwarves as well as Rumplestiltskin. Each of these tales has a dark side that was utilized to keep German children in line! I think we can all see ghow this worked now that we have seent the movie!
Your assignments are:
Tuesday 1 May 2012
1. Read Lesson 48.
2. Do page 275:47B: Make a brochure. This might be easier if you do it by hand. Do, however, get some pictures from the Internet to enhance your brochure.
3. Memory CArds: pg. 277.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Class Assignmnets
TUESDAY APRIL 24, 2012
Today we took our test. I am happy to report that the lowest grade was 88/B! Very good! I think all of you at least tried to study! It works no matter what the subject... studying pays off.
We read about Good King Winseslas today. What a Christioan king he was! He was a bit naive, however, when he kept turning his back to his enemies. I think we could call him a martyr!
Your Assignments are:
Friday 27 April 2012
1. Read Lesson 47.
2. Do: Page 273:46B: follow directions, bring to class
3. If you are missing any work (there are 3 of you) you need to get that to me Friday.
Today we took our test. I am happy to report that the lowest grade was 88/B! Very good! I think all of you at least tried to study! It works no matter what the subject... studying pays off.
We read about Good King Winseslas today. What a Christioan king he was! He was a bit naive, however, when he kept turning his back to his enemies. I think we could call him a martyr!
Your Assignments are:
Friday 27 April 2012
1. Read Lesson 47.
2. Do: Page 273:46B: follow directions, bring to class
3. If you are missing any work (there are 3 of you) you need to get that to me Friday.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Class Assignment
FRIDAY APRIL 20, 2012
Today we reviewed for our test on Tuesday. I went over the assignment due Tuesday also. We also worked on map skills. I hope all of you will try to study for this test.
Your assignments are:
Tuesday 24 April 2012
1. Use review sheet to study for test.
2. Pg265: 45C: follow directions. Write the report in paragraph form.
3. Memory Cards: get them up to date.
4. Wall of Fame: get it up to date.
Today we reviewed for our test on Tuesday. I went over the assignment due Tuesday also. We also worked on map skills. I hope all of you will try to study for this test.
Your assignments are:
Tuesday 24 April 2012
1. Use review sheet to study for test.
2. Pg265: 45C: follow directions. Write the report in paragraph form.
3. Memory Cards: get them up to date.
4. Wall of Fame: get it up to date.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Class Assignment
TUESDAY APRIL 17, 2012
Your assignments are:
1.Page 265: 45B: #2. After reading the directions, just print out a picture of Victoria Falls. Bring to class.
2. Page 265:45C: follow directions in the book. Bring to class APRIL 24, 2012.
3. Begin working on the memory cards for Lessons 43-45.
Your assignments are:
1.Page 265: 45B: #2. After reading the directions, just print out a picture of Victoria Falls. Bring to class.
2. Page 265:45C: follow directions in the book. Bring to class APRIL 24, 2012.
3. Begin working on the memory cards for Lessons 43-45.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Class Assignments
Your assignments are:
1.Page 257: 43C. Bring to class. geology.com
2. Read Lesson 44: page 257.
1.Page 257: 43C. Bring to class. geology.com
2. Read Lesson 44: page 257.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Class notes
FRIDAY MARCH 30,2012
I passed back gradesheets for and notebooks, memory cards, timelines, as well as extra credit. You also got back all papers we have worked on this semester as well as those I graded over the last 2 days. We worked on Map Skills in class. When we finished, we started on our take-home quiz. it needs to be completed and brought back to class on April 10. You may use your book to complete the quiz.
I hope all of you have a wonderful Easter season, but please remember the reason for this time of year. This is when our Lord gave up His life for our sins and not for ours alone, but the sins of the whole earth. Remember when we do something that is not right, that we cause Him as much pain as the crucifixtion did. That is a sobering thought but the truth.
Your assignments are:
Monday 9 April 2012
1. Open book Take-home Quiz. Bring back on Tuesday
2. Bring back report card, signed
I passed back gradesheets for and notebooks, memory cards, timelines, as well as extra credit. You also got back all papers we have worked on this semester as well as those I graded over the last 2 days. We worked on Map Skills in class. When we finished, we started on our take-home quiz. it needs to be completed and brought back to class on April 10. You may use your book to complete the quiz.
I hope all of you have a wonderful Easter season, but please remember the reason for this time of year. This is when our Lord gave up His life for our sins and not for ours alone, but the sins of the whole earth. Remember when we do something that is not right, that we cause Him as much pain as the crucifixtion did. That is a sobering thought but the truth.
Your assignments are:
Monday 9 April 2012
1. Open book Take-home Quiz. Bring back on Tuesday
2. Bring back report card, signed
Friday, March 23, 2012
Class Notes
FRIDAY MARCH 23, 2012
Today we finished discussing the chapter on the Vikings and their lives away from raiding. The Vikings were a monotheistic group, but they were not Christian. They had one main god, but many gods under the one most important god. They were pagans.
We turned in our History Notebooks today since this was the last day of the nine weeks. I will get your DOGs back to you on Tuesday along with your timelines, Memory Cards and several rubrics on longhouse, notebooks, extra credit projects, Memory cards, and Timelines. Tuesday starts the last nine weeks!
We did finish the movie "The Vikings" starring Kirk Douglass. This movie did portray the Vikings in such a way we could get a feel for what Rolf went through and for what the author of our history book is talking about.
Your assignments are:
Monday 26 March 2012
1.Read Lesson 41.
2. Page 228: 41C: #1. After reading the directions, "google" each country. Write the country on your paper, then write the capital next to it. Bring it to class.
Today we finished discussing the chapter on the Vikings and their lives away from raiding. The Vikings were a monotheistic group, but they were not Christian. They had one main god, but many gods under the one most important god. They were pagans.
We turned in our History Notebooks today since this was the last day of the nine weeks. I will get your DOGs back to you on Tuesday along with your timelines, Memory Cards and several rubrics on longhouse, notebooks, extra credit projects, Memory cards, and Timelines. Tuesday starts the last nine weeks!
We did finish the movie "The Vikings" starring Kirk Douglass. This movie did portray the Vikings in such a way we could get a feel for what Rolf went through and for what the author of our history book is talking about.
Your assignments are:
Monday 26 March 2012
1.Read Lesson 41.
2. Page 228: 41C: #1. After reading the directions, "google" each country. Write the country on your paper, then write the capital next to it. Bring it to class.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Class Notes
FRIDAY 16 MARCH 2012
Well, today we took our second test of this nine weeks. I hope all of you studied as I suggested. Today was a little strange, or should I say "strained" with our school pictures having to be taken again, outside this time! We got through it all, though!
I assigned a project today and I need to clarify it. In order to know what should go in to the Longhouse you design, please re-read page 223 that we read today. That section really gives you a thorough description of a longhouse. Follow the directions on page 225 carefully, using the text on page 223 as a resource. (You do NOT have to have grass seed on your roof!) The longhouse is due IN CLASS on Friday March 23. You have one (1) week to work on this project so don't delay!
EXTRA CREDIT is due this Tuesday March 20. If you are planning to do the extra credit, it must come in on Tuesday. After that date, you will receive no credit.
Remember, to make the dirt stay on the roof, mix it equal parts Elmer's glue and dirt. When it makes mud, carefully apply it to the roof. Then it needs to dry. This could take 1-2 days depending on how much glue you use.
Your assignments are:
Monday March 20, 2012
1. Finish reading Lesson 40: Page 224 is all you have to read. Be prepared to answer questions on it Tuesday.
2. Pg. 225: 40B: #1: Make sure you tell your parents what you are doing and why! Bring in your whittling on Tuesday, please.
3. Project: Page 225: 40A: #1: Make a Longhouse. Due March 23, 2012.
Well, today we took our second test of this nine weeks. I hope all of you studied as I suggested. Today was a little strange, or should I say "strained" with our school pictures having to be taken again, outside this time! We got through it all, though!
I assigned a project today and I need to clarify it. In order to know what should go in to the Longhouse you design, please re-read page 223 that we read today. That section really gives you a thorough description of a longhouse. Follow the directions on page 225 carefully, using the text on page 223 as a resource. (You do NOT have to have grass seed on your roof!) The longhouse is due IN CLASS on Friday March 23. You have one (1) week to work on this project so don't delay!
EXTRA CREDIT is due this Tuesday March 20. If you are planning to do the extra credit, it must come in on Tuesday. After that date, you will receive no credit.
Remember, to make the dirt stay on the roof, mix it equal parts Elmer's glue and dirt. When it makes mud, carefully apply it to the roof. Then it needs to dry. This could take 1-2 days depending on how much glue you use.
Your assignments are:
Monday March 20, 2012
1. Finish reading Lesson 40: Page 224 is all you have to read. Be prepared to answer questions on it Tuesday.
2. Pg. 225: 40B: #1: Make sure you tell your parents what you are doing and why! Bring in your whittling on Tuesday, please.
3. Project: Page 225: 40A: #1: Make a Longhouse. Due March 23, 2012.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Class Notes
Tuesday March 13, 2012
Today we reviewed for our test on Friday. You got a review sheet with questions and in class we worked on the answers together so everyone would have the correct answers. I then made you read the questions and answers 3 times and then we reviewed without our notes. I think this helped you realize that you still needed to study and what you needed to study. I do hope that you will read the questions and answers again 3 times then get someone in your house to call out the questions to you. I EXPECT nothing less than a B from each of you on Friday! Study!!!
Your assignment is:
Wednesday/Thursday 14/15 March 2012
Study for test on lessons 37-39.
BRING IN MEMORY CARDS AND WALL OF FAME PICTURES/NOTEBOOKS ON TUESDAY MARCH 20.
Today we reviewed for our test on Friday. You got a review sheet with questions and in class we worked on the answers together so everyone would have the correct answers. I then made you read the questions and answers 3 times and then we reviewed without our notes. I think this helped you realize that you still needed to study and what you needed to study. I do hope that you will read the questions and answers again 3 times then get someone in your house to call out the questions to you. I EXPECT nothing less than a B from each of you on Friday! Study!!!
Your assignment is:
Wednesday/Thursday 14/15 March 2012
Study for test on lessons 37-39.
BRING IN MEMORY CARDS AND WALL OF FAME PICTURES/NOTEBOOKS ON TUESDAY MARCH 20.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Class Notes
Friday March 9, 2012
I guess because we were having our pictures taken today that you were all so excited, talkative and loud! Please remember, when ou have to shout in the classroom, you are all too loud. Also, I will say again, when you talk out of turn, even to ask a friend a question, or to comment on something, it causes all of us to lose focus and that is not fair to anyone in the class. Tuesday, Ms. nicole is going to come in the classroom to talk to all of you. I had you sign the class conduct policy, but we seem to forget what it says at times.
In class today we worked on a yarn map to help us visualize where the Vikings explored, conquered, and settled. you all did a nice job on it. You should be proud!
Your assignments are:
Monday 12 MArch 2012
1. Pg. 218: SomeWhere in Time:#1. Bring to class tomorrow.
I guess because we were having our pictures taken today that you were all so excited, talkative and loud! Please remember, when ou have to shout in the classroom, you are all too loud. Also, I will say again, when you talk out of turn, even to ask a friend a question, or to comment on something, it causes all of us to lose focus and that is not fair to anyone in the class. Tuesday, Ms. nicole is going to come in the classroom to talk to all of you. I had you sign the class conduct policy, but we seem to forget what it says at times.
In class today we worked on a yarn map to help us visualize where the Vikings explored, conquered, and settled. you all did a nice job on it. You should be proud!
Your assignments are:
Monday 12 MArch 2012
1. Pg. 218: SomeWhere in Time:#1. Bring to class tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Class Notes
Tuesday March 6, 2012
Today we watched "The Vikings" by NOVA. It was pretty interesting, but the best part was the popcorn! I wonder why I had to pick up so many kernals after history today?!? Hmmm...
Tonight you need to remember 5 things that were very "new" to you, as in, you had not heard that before! I think most of you took enough notes to be able to do this assignment with ease! Don't forget to work on your "Wall Of Fame." If you have not done so, please label your timelines like I explained to you in class several weeks ago. Come up with an equal dividing point such as, 25, 50, or 100 and then write the years on your timeline. Do this before you paste your pictures on the timeline so taht you will know exactly where they go!
Don't forget to bring your colored pencils, markers, or crayons on Friday!
Your assignments are:
Wednesday 7 March 2012
1. Work on your "Wall of Fame" for lessons 37-39 Page 218. If you need the pictures, let me know and I will try to email them to you!
Thursday 8 March 2012
1. Write 5 facts you never knew before watching the video on "The Vikings." Just list them.
BRING COLORED PENCILS TO CLASS!
Today we watched "The Vikings" by NOVA. It was pretty interesting, but the best part was the popcorn! I wonder why I had to pick up so many kernals after history today?!? Hmmm...
Tonight you need to remember 5 things that were very "new" to you, as in, you had not heard that before! I think most of you took enough notes to be able to do this assignment with ease! Don't forget to work on your "Wall Of Fame." If you have not done so, please label your timelines like I explained to you in class several weeks ago. Come up with an equal dividing point such as, 25, 50, or 100 and then write the years on your timeline. Do this before you paste your pictures on the timeline so taht you will know exactly where they go!
Don't forget to bring your colored pencils, markers, or crayons on Friday!
Your assignments are:
Wednesday 7 March 2012
1. Work on your "Wall of Fame" for lessons 37-39 Page 218. If you need the pictures, let me know and I will try to email them to you!
Thursday 8 March 2012
1. Write 5 facts you never knew before watching the video on "The Vikings." Just list them.
BRING COLORED PENCILS TO CLASS!
Friday, March 2, 2012
Class Notes
Friday March 2, 2012
Today we reviewed Lesson 38 which was on The Arabian Nights. One thing I asked you to be able to do was to tell the differences and similarities between the author's account in our history books and the actual book we are reading. Remember that the history book is a summary, so this task should not be very difficult. Please discuss this with your teaching parent.
Then we read Lesson 39 on The Vikings. We learned of three main Viking groups from the Scandinavian countries. Please review this lesson. At least look at what I had you underline in BOTH lessons.
In order to do your homework, you must "google" "midnight sun", "seasons in scandinavian countries", "winter/summer in Norway/Sweden/Denmark" or something similar. After researching the question, then list the 10 interesting facts you learned. Please bring that to class Tuesday.
Test will be on March 16.
Your assignments are:
Monday 5 March 2012
1.Memory Cards: pg. 217 for lessons 37-39. DO NOT BRING THEM TO CLASS!!
2. Pg. 217:39B:#1. Write the list, bring to class. Remember to tell what season you are writing about.
3. Review Lessons 38 & 39.
Today we reviewed Lesson 38 which was on The Arabian Nights. One thing I asked you to be able to do was to tell the differences and similarities between the author's account in our history books and the actual book we are reading. Remember that the history book is a summary, so this task should not be very difficult. Please discuss this with your teaching parent.
Then we read Lesson 39 on The Vikings. We learned of three main Viking groups from the Scandinavian countries. Please review this lesson. At least look at what I had you underline in BOTH lessons.
In order to do your homework, you must "google" "midnight sun", "seasons in scandinavian countries", "winter/summer in Norway/Sweden/Denmark" or something similar. After researching the question, then list the 10 interesting facts you learned. Please bring that to class Tuesday.
Test will be on March 16.
Your assignments are:
Monday 5 March 2012
1.Memory Cards: pg. 217 for lessons 37-39. DO NOT BRING THEM TO CLASS!!
2. Pg. 217:39B:#1. Write the list, bring to class. Remember to tell what season you are writing about.
3. Review Lessons 38 & 39.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Class Notes
Tuesday February 28, 2012
Welcome back from break! I hope everyone had a great break! It sounded like all of you did.
Today in class we discussed the meaning of Matthew 22:21. Remember that Jesus calls us to honor that which is Caesar's but not to put it above that which is God's. It is a fine line when you really think about it. Good discussion today. We also talked about the separation of church and state. One os the reasons for Trinity is this very issue. We are trying to raise up strong Christians in our student body along with a very good classical education. We also talked about ans heard some of The Song of Roland the epic poem written about Charlemagne and his nephew, Roland. The differences between fiction and history is amazing. The account in the epic poem, the account in the Son of Charlemagne, and the account in our history book were all different. We know that the history book is the one we should trust. That was an interesting comparison.
Your assignments are:
Wednesday 29 February 2012 LEAP YEAR!!
Read Chapter 38.
Welcome back from break! I hope everyone had a great break! It sounded like all of you did.
Today in class we discussed the meaning of Matthew 22:21. Remember that Jesus calls us to honor that which is Caesar's but not to put it above that which is God's. It is a fine line when you really think about it. Good discussion today. We also talked about the separation of church and state. One os the reasons for Trinity is this very issue. We are trying to raise up strong Christians in our student body along with a very good classical education. We also talked about ans heard some of The Song of Roland the epic poem written about Charlemagne and his nephew, Roland. The differences between fiction and history is amazing. The account in the epic poem, the account in the Son of Charlemagne, and the account in our history book were all different. We know that the history book is the one we should trust. That was an interesting comparison.
Your assignments are:
Wednesday 29 February 2012 LEAP YEAR!!
Read Chapter 38.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Class Notes
Friday February 17, 2012
I hope all of you gave your valentines to your mothers. I also hope all of you had a great valentine's day. I did!
Today in class we read and discussed Lesson 37, "Charlemagne." We learned a little more about the man, Charles the Great, his family, as well as his life. Some of it was commendable, some of it was not, but it was all interesting.
Have a Great Break!
Your assignment is:
Monday 27 February 2012
1. Pg. 210:37B: Just write the definitions of the words I had you mark in class. You will need these for Tuesday Feb. 28.
I hope all of you gave your valentines to your mothers. I also hope all of you had a great valentine's day. I did!
Today in class we read and discussed Lesson 37, "Charlemagne." We learned a little more about the man, Charles the Great, his family, as well as his life. Some of it was commendable, some of it was not, but it was all interesting.
Have a Great Break!
Your assignment is:
Monday 27 February 2012
1. Pg. 210:37B: Just write the definitions of the words I had you mark in class. You will need these for Tuesday Feb. 28.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Class Notes
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!
Tuesday February 14,2012
Today as we ate Valentine's cupcakes, we reviewed Lesson 36. We worked on map skills from SomeWhere in Time, page 204. We labeled France, Spain, the cities of Tours and Poitier, then we drew a line for the Battle of Tours and labeled it with the date it was fought: 732. These are now hanging in our classroom so if you want to see them, come have a look! When everyone was finished with that, we got out our Bibles and looked up the 4 verses from page 203:36C. We wrote the verse then what it meant for "me" in this 21st century. Those we filed behind Europe.
Your assignments are:
Wednesday 15 February 2012
1. Complete memory cards for lessons 34-36.
2. Page 205: On a separate sheet of paper, put each of the 4 groups in order. Each group, I-IV, are out of order, place a number 1-5 to place each of them in order with the oldest event being #1.
Tuesday February 14,2012
Today as we ate Valentine's cupcakes, we reviewed Lesson 36. We worked on map skills from SomeWhere in Time, page 204. We labeled France, Spain, the cities of Tours and Poitier, then we drew a line for the Battle of Tours and labeled it with the date it was fought: 732. These are now hanging in our classroom so if you want to see them, come have a look! When everyone was finished with that, we got out our Bibles and looked up the 4 verses from page 203:36C. We wrote the verse then what it meant for "me" in this 21st century. Those we filed behind Europe.
Your assignments are:
Wednesday 15 February 2012
1. Complete memory cards for lessons 34-36.
2. Page 205: On a separate sheet of paper, put each of the 4 groups in order. Each group, I-IV, are out of order, place a number 1-5 to place each of them in order with the oldest event being #1.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Class Notes
Friday February 10, 2012
I am so proud of this class! The tests this time were wonderful. Thanks, guys, for studying! It was fun to grade them! Don't forget to get them signed!
Your presentations today of the object lessons were pretty good. You need to listen to the directions and read the blog to make sure you are doing exactly what I asked for. Some of you didn't pay attention to the directions to get your Bible verses from the Gospel, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Then you were supposed to memorize your verse and present it to the class with your object lesson. Maybe I wasn't clear enough on the instructions, but I thought you all understood. When you aren't sure of the assignment, you need to let me know so I can explain it to you again. Please call me or email me if you have questions. OK?
We reviewed LEssons 34 and 35 today. Iconoclasts were qll Christians like you and me. That is what made the persecutions even more horrible. And the worse was Constantine V!
You got 2 more extra credit assignments today. Have you been working on the other 2 I assigned? You now have 4. If you wait until the last minute to do these, they will not be as good as if you start on them this weekend. You might want to think about that. Only one student has turned in extra credit.
Your assignments are:
Monday 13 February 2012
1. Get tests signed.
2. Read Lesson 36.
3. Start working on extra credit if you are planning to do it.
I am so proud of this class! The tests this time were wonderful. Thanks, guys, for studying! It was fun to grade them! Don't forget to get them signed!
Your presentations today of the object lessons were pretty good. You need to listen to the directions and read the blog to make sure you are doing exactly what I asked for. Some of you didn't pay attention to the directions to get your Bible verses from the Gospel, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Then you were supposed to memorize your verse and present it to the class with your object lesson. Maybe I wasn't clear enough on the instructions, but I thought you all understood. When you aren't sure of the assignment, you need to let me know so I can explain it to you again. Please call me or email me if you have questions. OK?
We reviewed LEssons 34 and 35 today. Iconoclasts were qll Christians like you and me. That is what made the persecutions even more horrible. And the worse was Constantine V!
You got 2 more extra credit assignments today. Have you been working on the other 2 I assigned? You now have 4. If you wait until the last minute to do these, they will not be as good as if you start on them this weekend. You might want to think about that. Only one student has turned in extra credit.
Your assignments are:
Monday 13 February 2012
1. Get tests signed.
2. Read Lesson 36.
3. Start working on extra credit if you are planning to do it.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Class Notes
Tuesday February 7, 2012
Today after we took our test, we had a lively discussion about heaven and hell. I enjoyed our discussion, even though sometimes I feel like I am "preaching to the choir". Your insights never cease to amaze me!
You all are so astute.
Your assignments are:
Wednesday 8 February 2012
1. Review Lesson 34. If you did not read it in class, please do so now. OR if you didn't finish reading it, do so now.
2. Read Lesson 35.
3. Page 197: 34C: presentation: Find an object, find a Bible passage that fits, write and memorize a devotional (like Boniface did with the evergreen), write down to turn in the Bible passage and the object (NOT YOUR DEVOTIONAL!). Present to class Friday.
Today after we took our test, we had a lively discussion about heaven and hell. I enjoyed our discussion, even though sometimes I feel like I am "preaching to the choir". Your insights never cease to amaze me!
You all are so astute.
Your assignments are:
Wednesday 8 February 2012
1. Review Lesson 34. If you did not read it in class, please do so now. OR if you didn't finish reading it, do so now.
2. Read Lesson 35.
3. Page 197: 34C: presentation: Find an object, find a Bible passage that fits, write and memorize a devotional (like Boniface did with the evergreen), write down to turn in the Bible passage and the object (NOT YOUR DEVOTIONAL!). Present to class Friday.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Class Notes
Friday February 3, 2012
Sorry this is so late getting posted. It has been a hectic week and end of week. Hope your team wins tonight's Super Bowl. I doubt if I watch it, so whichever team wins is fine with me!
Friday was a little talkative, but, like I said, you were working on map skills so it was ok. However, I want you to understand that talking is not ok when we are taking notes or reading or reviewing what we have read. Everyone needs to respect the rights of others in the class to pay attention and hear whether you want to or not.
The maps we were working on were too small to get the symbols all on there in the appropriate place, but you guys did pretty well. I did say to cut them as small as possible because I had already tried to do it and found it as difficult as you did! But we did it!
Remember, for your test you need to MEMORIZE pages 175, 191, and 192. I expect everyone to make at least a 95! EVERYONE!!! So get busy memorizing/learning those pages please!
Your assignments are:
Monday 6 February 2012
1. Study for test on lessons 31-33.
Sorry this is so late getting posted. It has been a hectic week and end of week. Hope your team wins tonight's Super Bowl. I doubt if I watch it, so whichever team wins is fine with me!
Friday was a little talkative, but, like I said, you were working on map skills so it was ok. However, I want you to understand that talking is not ok when we are taking notes or reading or reviewing what we have read. Everyone needs to respect the rights of others in the class to pay attention and hear whether you want to or not.
The maps we were working on were too small to get the symbols all on there in the appropriate place, but you guys did pretty well. I did say to cut them as small as possible because I had already tried to do it and found it as difficult as you did! But we did it!
Remember, for your test you need to MEMORIZE pages 175, 191, and 192. I expect everyone to make at least a 95! EVERYONE!!! So get busy memorizing/learning those pages please!
Your assignments are:
Monday 6 February 2012
1. Study for test on lessons 31-33.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Class Notes
Tuesday January 31, 2012
Thank you, all, for returning your report cards. I am sorry my computer will not let me send them by email, but it won't. Therefore I have to give you a hard copy. It saves me paer, ink and time when you return the original.
Since Lesson 33 was so long, we did it in class. I didn't think we would get through the entire chapter, but you were so on task today that we could! Thank you! It was full of information and names we couldn't pronounce. The pronunciation of names is not as important as knowing the spelling and what these people did in history. So, while we got to abbreviate their names today, please take the time to learn how to spell them! Words like: al-Andolus, Sefarad, and Cordoba as well as Tariq, Gibraltar, Abd al-Rahman, Abbasids, and Umayyads. Perfectus and Eulogius were Christians who did what?
It was interesting to see how the 3 religions lived harmoniously for a while, but then persecutions started again. We can see how the dislike and distrust between these 3 religions came about. Saladin lived during this time period. Keep him in mind as we read about the relationships between these religions!
Before you begin your timeline, take a minute to remember what I taught you on Friday last week about timelines. They must have dates listed and the dates need to be in equal segments. Then you put the pictures on your timeline where they belong. I gave you pictures to use in class today. I hope that helps if you choose to use them.
Memory Cards need to be completed also. Take a minute to remember what we talked about in class today about how to write them. Look in the front of your book at Memory Cards, if you cannot remember. Ask yourself some questions before you write the summary like: when did ___ live? Die? What were his/her accomplishments? Why is this important to history? (If it isn't a person) When did ___ happen? Why?
Your assignments are:
Wednesday 1 February 2012
1. Page 187: "All Students": Memory Cards for lessons 31-33.
2. Page 187: 33C: #1: choose c or d. Answer the questions I put on the board for you, write a short paragraph about the topic. You need to google the topic to get your answers.
Thursday 2 February 2012
1. Page 189: Wall of Fame.
2. Page 189: "Somewhere in Time": #1: Read the paragraph right before #1. I went over this briefly in class so you need to read it to understand your work. Then read #1 carefully. You are to find the latitude and longitude (coordinates) of Beaufort regardless of where you live.
Note: Please bring markers and/or colored pencils to class on Friday.
Thank you, all, for returning your report cards. I am sorry my computer will not let me send them by email, but it won't. Therefore I have to give you a hard copy. It saves me paer, ink and time when you return the original.
Since Lesson 33 was so long, we did it in class. I didn't think we would get through the entire chapter, but you were so on task today that we could! Thank you! It was full of information and names we couldn't pronounce. The pronunciation of names is not as important as knowing the spelling and what these people did in history. So, while we got to abbreviate their names today, please take the time to learn how to spell them! Words like: al-Andolus, Sefarad, and Cordoba as well as Tariq, Gibraltar, Abd al-Rahman, Abbasids, and Umayyads. Perfectus and Eulogius were Christians who did what?
It was interesting to see how the 3 religions lived harmoniously for a while, but then persecutions started again. We can see how the dislike and distrust between these 3 religions came about. Saladin lived during this time period. Keep him in mind as we read about the relationships between these religions!
Before you begin your timeline, take a minute to remember what I taught you on Friday last week about timelines. They must have dates listed and the dates need to be in equal segments. Then you put the pictures on your timeline where they belong. I gave you pictures to use in class today. I hope that helps if you choose to use them.
Memory Cards need to be completed also. Take a minute to remember what we talked about in class today about how to write them. Look in the front of your book at Memory Cards, if you cannot remember. Ask yourself some questions before you write the summary like: when did ___ live? Die? What were his/her accomplishments? Why is this important to history? (If it isn't a person) When did ___ happen? Why?
Your assignments are:
Wednesday 1 February 2012
1. Page 187: "All Students": Memory Cards for lessons 31-33.
2. Page 187: 33C: #1: choose c or d. Answer the questions I put on the board for you, write a short paragraph about the topic. You need to google the topic to get your answers.
Thursday 2 February 2012
1. Page 189: Wall of Fame.
2. Page 189: "Somewhere in Time": #1: Read the paragraph right before #1. I went over this briefly in class so you need to read it to understand your work. Then read #1 carefully. You are to find the latitude and longitude (coordinates) of Beaufort regardless of where you live.
Note: Please bring markers and/or colored pencils to class on Friday.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Class Notes
Friday January 27, 2012
After sharing the pictures we got on the Dunhuang caves and Wu Zetian's tomb, we reviewed the two chapters: 31 and 32. Did dragons, monsters, and dinosaurs exist at the same time as man? According to the Bible, there were Leviathans as well as Behemoths and dragons! Check out Job chapters 40, 41; Ps.74, and 104; as well as Is. 27:1. If we believe as we say we do that the Bible is the Word of God and is true......
check it out for yourself.
I assigned extra credit for this new nine weeks. You may do 1 or both. Each one that you do will replace your lowest grade(s). Remember that you need to do these projects seriously and well above what is normally expected. They need to be FANTASTIC!! If you choose to use poster board, then you may use markers. If you choose to use cardboard, then you are required to use paint. You do NOT have to use the Activity Supplement for your shield, but it DOES have to be life size. The instructions for the shield may be helpful, however. Read them just in case. You must make the shield AND the sword which is for one (1) grade. The 2 projects are due by March 16. I am NOT going to remind you of this. This is your extra credit and you are to remember everything about it. I don't erase these blogs so you can go back and read if you forget something. That is YOUR responsibility.
We also went over how to do a timeline. Please don't wait until the end of the 9 weeks to correct yours or to start a new timeline. Get it ready to go now. The same for your Memory Cards. Go ahead and put the title, vol.# and edition, and Lesson # on your cards. You can then put the summary on after we read the lesson and review. You could do Lessons 31 and 32 now.
Some of you are STILL not turning in your work on time. This is very disturbing to me. If this is you, then you need to get a folder that is marked Homework, and, as you finish ANY homework, it goes in that folder so that whatever the class, you look in that folder and there is the homework you did. I am going to start taking off points for late homework. It is going to be 5 points per day unless you were absent. Absent students get a day for every day they are absent before points come off.
If it is taking you longer than 50 minutes to do your homework, please let me know.
Parents, I sent home History and Literature report cards at the end of Literature class today. Please sign them and return them to me by Tuesday. If you have questions or need copies, please call me at: 524-8034. If you call my cell I may not get back to you. I don't always have my cell or check it. Please call my home phone. Thank you. I was disappointed in some of the grades this nine weeks. If you are too, let's have a conference to straighten out any problems, please. Call me.
Your assignments are:
Monday 30 January 2012
1. Pg. 182: 32C: #2-Write a paragraph about Caedmon. Google "caedmon" and write about his birth, death, what his accomplishments were. IF you can, bring in music from "Caedmon's Call".
2. Get Report cards signed.
3. Fix timelines and memory cards.
EXTRA CREDIT:
1. Pg. 181: 32A: follow directions. Read Activity Supplement 32.
2. Pg. 181: 32B: Follow directions carefully. Short paragraph should be on any similarities between these "monsters" and modern-day species.
After sharing the pictures we got on the Dunhuang caves and Wu Zetian's tomb, we reviewed the two chapters: 31 and 32. Did dragons, monsters, and dinosaurs exist at the same time as man? According to the Bible, there were Leviathans as well as Behemoths and dragons! Check out Job chapters 40, 41; Ps.74, and 104; as well as Is. 27:1. If we believe as we say we do that the Bible is the Word of God and is true......
check it out for yourself.
I assigned extra credit for this new nine weeks. You may do 1 or both. Each one that you do will replace your lowest grade(s). Remember that you need to do these projects seriously and well above what is normally expected. They need to be FANTASTIC!! If you choose to use poster board, then you may use markers. If you choose to use cardboard, then you are required to use paint. You do NOT have to use the Activity Supplement for your shield, but it DOES have to be life size. The instructions for the shield may be helpful, however. Read them just in case. You must make the shield AND the sword which is for one (1) grade. The 2 projects are due by March 16. I am NOT going to remind you of this. This is your extra credit and you are to remember everything about it. I don't erase these blogs so you can go back and read if you forget something. That is YOUR responsibility.
We also went over how to do a timeline. Please don't wait until the end of the 9 weeks to correct yours or to start a new timeline. Get it ready to go now. The same for your Memory Cards. Go ahead and put the title, vol.# and edition, and Lesson # on your cards. You can then put the summary on after we read the lesson and review. You could do Lessons 31 and 32 now.
Some of you are STILL not turning in your work on time. This is very disturbing to me. If this is you, then you need to get a folder that is marked Homework, and, as you finish ANY homework, it goes in that folder so that whatever the class, you look in that folder and there is the homework you did. I am going to start taking off points for late homework. It is going to be 5 points per day unless you were absent. Absent students get a day for every day they are absent before points come off.
If it is taking you longer than 50 minutes to do your homework, please let me know.
Parents, I sent home History and Literature report cards at the end of Literature class today. Please sign them and return them to me by Tuesday. If you have questions or need copies, please call me at: 524-8034. If you call my cell I may not get back to you. I don't always have my cell or check it. Please call my home phone. Thank you. I was disappointed in some of the grades this nine weeks. If you are too, let's have a conference to straighten out any problems, please. Call me.
Your assignments are:
Monday 30 January 2012
1. Pg. 182: 32C: #2-Write a paragraph about Caedmon. Google "caedmon" and write about his birth, death, what his accomplishments were. IF you can, bring in music from "Caedmon's Call".
2. Get Report cards signed.
3. Fix timelines and memory cards.
EXTRA CREDIT:
1. Pg. 181: 32A: follow directions. Read Activity Supplement 32.
2. Pg. 181: 32B: Follow directions carefully. Short paragraph should be on any similarities between these "monsters" and modern-day species.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Class Notes
Tuesday January 24, 2012
WELCOME BACK, NOAH!!!
In class today, I gave you back your tests. As I told you in class and on the blog, this was a very hard test. I DID give you the questions in class the session before the test and instructed you to underline or highlight the answers; some of you did not participate and it showed on your results. Everytime any of you talk off topic or cause a distraction, it affects everyone in the class. The distaractor doesn't know who he/she may be causing to miss important instructions from me. Our classes are spending too much time on distractions and not on the lesson. We are having to wait on those who are not on task, and it is now a problem. From now on, in our class, if you are a distraction and I have to speak to you more than one time, we will call your parents right then and invite them to spend a few days in class with you. The work you are having to do at home is directly related to this because we are not able to get through the work we should be doing in class. The distractions will stop.
Your work for Fiday should not take you very long at all. You need to find a picture and photocopy it, write a paragrah and read the rest of lesson 31 and all of 32. If you do the photocopy and read lesson 32 on one day and do the paragraph and read the rest of lesson 31 on the second day, you should not be working on this more than 50 minutes each day. If it takes you longer, look at what you are doing INSTEAD of the work assigned. I gave you the websites yesterday but I will put them here anyway.
Your assignments are:
Wednesday 25 January 2012
1.Read the rest of Lesson 31.
2. Page 179:31C:#3: Find an article on the web about Wu Zetian's tomb and read it. Do not choose the wikipedia site. After you have read an article on the tomb, answer the question the author raises about the tomb. A short paragraph!
Thursday 26 January 2012
1. Read lesson 32: Beowulf"
2. Page 178:31B:#2 Read the directions. Just make a photocopy of the cave. Bring it to class. Be able to tell us about your picture.
WEBSITES FOR TOMB AND CAVES:
Google: Wu Zetian's tomb (this is the easiest way to get several articles ansd you can choose the one that interests you!) The one that follows is long and involved, but you can use it.
http://www.china.org/ "Qianling Mausoleum of the Tang Dynasty"
Remember, you are trying to find out what they have done with her tomb, that's all you need to be concerned with.
For the caves, I just googled "dunhuang caves" and the second site on the page gave MANY images to choose from. Open the site, right click on an image, scroll down and click on "print piture". You're done! It took me less than 5 minutes to do this assignment!
WELCOME BACK, NOAH!!!
In class today, I gave you back your tests. As I told you in class and on the blog, this was a very hard test. I DID give you the questions in class the session before the test and instructed you to underline or highlight the answers; some of you did not participate and it showed on your results. Everytime any of you talk off topic or cause a distraction, it affects everyone in the class. The distaractor doesn't know who he/she may be causing to miss important instructions from me. Our classes are spending too much time on distractions and not on the lesson. We are having to wait on those who are not on task, and it is now a problem. From now on, in our class, if you are a distraction and I have to speak to you more than one time, we will call your parents right then and invite them to spend a few days in class with you. The work you are having to do at home is directly related to this because we are not able to get through the work we should be doing in class. The distractions will stop.
Your work for Fiday should not take you very long at all. You need to find a picture and photocopy it, write a paragrah and read the rest of lesson 31 and all of 32. If you do the photocopy and read lesson 32 on one day and do the paragraph and read the rest of lesson 31 on the second day, you should not be working on this more than 50 minutes each day. If it takes you longer, look at what you are doing INSTEAD of the work assigned. I gave you the websites yesterday but I will put them here anyway.
Your assignments are:
Wednesday 25 January 2012
1.Read the rest of Lesson 31.
2. Page 179:31C:#3: Find an article on the web about Wu Zetian's tomb and read it. Do not choose the wikipedia site. After you have read an article on the tomb, answer the question the author raises about the tomb. A short paragraph!
Thursday 26 January 2012
1. Read lesson 32: Beowulf"
2. Page 178:31B:#2 Read the directions. Just make a photocopy of the cave. Bring it to class. Be able to tell us about your picture.
WEBSITES FOR TOMB AND CAVES:
Google: Wu Zetian's tomb (this is the easiest way to get several articles ansd you can choose the one that interests you!) The one that follows is long and involved, but you can use it.
http://www.china.org/ "Qianling Mausoleum of the Tang Dynasty"
Remember, you are trying to find out what they have done with her tomb, that's all you need to be concerned with.
For the caves, I just googled "dunhuang caves" and the second site on the page gave MANY images to choose from. Open the site, right click on an image, scroll down and click on "print piture". You're done! It took me less than 5 minutes to do this assignment!
Friday, January 20, 2012
Class Notes
Friday 20 January 2012
Today we took a really difficult test. I did warn you it was going to be hard and I encouraged you to study. I am sorry some of you did not pay attentin on Tuesday and did not underline or highlight what I asked of you. I will grade those over the weekend and we will go over them on Tuesday.
You have a great deal of map work top do over the weekend. If I were you I would do some of it before Monday. You may find you don't have time to finish. We will do the world map on Tuesday in class. In order to do 1 f, you will have to google capital cities of countries. The answers are on page 173, but it doesn't tell you where to put them. You will need to do some research. For page 173 2B, color each country a different color; 2G, just draw a black line from Mecca to Medina. Don't use string. Bring both completed maps to class on Tuesday.
Your assignments are:
Monday 23 January 2012
1. Page 172; 1: C-F. You should have completed the first two in class if not more.
2. Pg. 172-173: 2; a, b, g, f only.
3. Get in any missing work, Memory Cards, and Wall of Fame are due.
4. Pg. 170: 30C #1 due.
Today we took a really difficult test. I did warn you it was going to be hard and I encouraged you to study. I am sorry some of you did not pay attentin on Tuesday and did not underline or highlight what I asked of you. I will grade those over the weekend and we will go over them on Tuesday.
You have a great deal of map work top do over the weekend. If I were you I would do some of it before Monday. You may find you don't have time to finish. We will do the world map on Tuesday in class. In order to do 1 f, you will have to google capital cities of countries. The answers are on page 173, but it doesn't tell you where to put them. You will need to do some research. For page 173 2B, color each country a different color; 2G, just draw a black line from Mecca to Medina. Don't use string. Bring both completed maps to class on Tuesday.
Your assignments are:
Monday 23 January 2012
1. Page 172; 1: C-F. You should have completed the first two in class if not more.
2. Pg. 172-173: 2; a, b, g, f only.
3. Get in any missing work, Memory Cards, and Wall of Fame are due.
4. Pg. 170: 30C #1 due.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Class Notes
Tuesday 17 January 2012
It was interesting to see how the Islamic calendar and our calendar are so different. Also, that the Muslims must say the statement about Allah so many times a day to be considered a "good" Muslim! Our discussions today were very interesting. You have some wonderful and well thought out ideas!
I asked you questions straight fromt the test you are going to have on Friday. For those of you who took notes, that is what you need to study. For those of you who didn't, you need to read all the highlighted or underlined statements in your text for all 3 lessons: 28, 29, 30. The test is going to be long answer and you must use complete sentences. I hope all of you paid attention!
You assignments are:
Tuesday 18 January 2012
1. Page 170: "All Students" Get your Memory Cards and Wall of Fame in order. These are due Tuesday.
2. Study for test.
Wednesday 19 January 2012
1. Page 170: 30A: #1. Google "Pictures of flags of the world" then follow the directions in your book. You need to answer the questions on a separate sheet of paper.
2. Page 170: 30C: Google the 2 groups of Muslims. Answer the questions A-F on a separate sheet of paper. Due 1/24/12.
3. Study for Test.
Don't forget to get in any work that was listed for you on Friday. If you have not already turned it in, please do so by January 24. If you fail to do the missing work, you will get a zero.
It was interesting to see how the Islamic calendar and our calendar are so different. Also, that the Muslims must say the statement about Allah so many times a day to be considered a "good" Muslim! Our discussions today were very interesting. You have some wonderful and well thought out ideas!
I asked you questions straight fromt the test you are going to have on Friday. For those of you who took notes, that is what you need to study. For those of you who didn't, you need to read all the highlighted or underlined statements in your text for all 3 lessons: 28, 29, 30. The test is going to be long answer and you must use complete sentences. I hope all of you paid attention!
You assignments are:
Tuesday 18 January 2012
1. Page 170: "All Students" Get your Memory Cards and Wall of Fame in order. These are due Tuesday.
2. Study for test.
Wednesday 19 January 2012
1. Page 170: 30A: #1. Google "Pictures of flags of the world" then follow the directions in your book. You need to answer the questions on a separate sheet of paper.
2. Page 170: 30C: Google the 2 groups of Muslims. Answer the questions A-F on a separate sheet of paper. Due 1/24/12.
3. Study for Test.
Don't forget to get in any work that was listed for you on Friday. If you have not already turned it in, please do so by January 24. If you fail to do the missing work, you will get a zero.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Class Notes
Friday 13 January 2012
There is an awful lot to remember about the Islamic religion! To realize that this religion is responsible for a great deal of heartache worldwide is scary. But thank God we have a faithful and true Lord and Savior and a religion that will help us defeat the enemy!
Get your memory cards and wall of fame up to date. Remember, they are due January 24! Work on them NOW!
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Son of Charlemagne and Arabian Nights
Your assignments are:
Monday 16 January 2012
1.Pg. 165:29B: Use the formula to calculate the year according to the Muslim calendar. Bring your work and answer to class.
2.Pg. 165:29C: #2: Google either the World Trade Center or the date Sept. 11, 2001 to get the answers to the questions in this activity. Bring your answers to class along with the article. To get the article, google the above and add newspaper or magazine articles.
3.Read Lesson 30.
Remember: Wall of Fame and Memory Cards are due Jan. 24, 2012.
There is an awful lot to remember about the Islamic religion! To realize that this religion is responsible for a great deal of heartache worldwide is scary. But thank God we have a faithful and true Lord and Savior and a religion that will help us defeat the enemy!
Get your memory cards and wall of fame up to date. Remember, they are due January 24! Work on them NOW!
ORDER NOW: the next 2 books;
Son of Charlemagne and Arabian Nights
Your assignments are:
Monday 16 January 2012
1.Pg. 165:29B: Use the formula to calculate the year according to the Muslim calendar. Bring your work and answer to class.
2.Pg. 165:29C: #2: Google either the World Trade Center or the date Sept. 11, 2001 to get the answers to the questions in this activity. Bring your answers to class along with the article. To get the article, google the above and add newspaper or magazine articles.
3.Read Lesson 30.
Remember: Wall of Fame and Memory Cards are due Jan. 24, 2012.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Class Assignments
Tuesday 10 January 2012
Today you got back your notebooks, some papers and your tests . The notebook grades were disappointing at best. When I tell you to file something, please listen and file it where I tell you right then! I am NOT going to hunt for papers that I tell you over and over to file in a certain place. I am not going to check your pockets in the notebooks or look in some random place. It is YOUR responsibility to file tha papers I tell you to file. Today you should have filed your test behind "miscellaneous." I hope all of you did so. As I said in class, I was disappointed that all of you didn't get the first page of the test and the top half of the second page completely right! I told you it was on the test yet some of you failed to memorize that part of it. Those grades were not as good as I would've liked them. You need to heed what I say in class.
We read Lesson 28 after taking the Pretest 10. It was so exciting to me to see how many of you had already taken the pretest. Great! It shows me you are reading the blog!
Remember in your homework for tomorrow, copy the chart on pages 159-160. The ones on 160 you will have to answer the 2 special notes yourself. That is why you should read over the highlighted or underlined parts of Lesson 28 that we did together in class! After you have completed the chart, file it behind "Asia."
Your assignments for Wednesday and Thursday are:
Wednesday 11 January 2012
1. Do page 159: 28C: #4: copy and complete the chart; file.
2. Page 158: "All Students": Write the receipe for Moon Cakes; file.
Write 2 additional ways people celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival that have
not been written in the question on pg. 158. Bring to class.
Thursday 12 January 2012
1. Read Lesson 29.
2. Bring Saladin to class.
Get Memory Cards and Wall of Fame up to date.
Today you got back your notebooks, some papers and your tests . The notebook grades were disappointing at best. When I tell you to file something, please listen and file it where I tell you right then! I am NOT going to hunt for papers that I tell you over and over to file in a certain place. I am not going to check your pockets in the notebooks or look in some random place. It is YOUR responsibility to file tha papers I tell you to file. Today you should have filed your test behind "miscellaneous." I hope all of you did so. As I said in class, I was disappointed that all of you didn't get the first page of the test and the top half of the second page completely right! I told you it was on the test yet some of you failed to memorize that part of it. Those grades were not as good as I would've liked them. You need to heed what I say in class.
We read Lesson 28 after taking the Pretest 10. It was so exciting to me to see how many of you had already taken the pretest. Great! It shows me you are reading the blog!
Remember in your homework for tomorrow, copy the chart on pages 159-160. The ones on 160 you will have to answer the 2 special notes yourself. That is why you should read over the highlighted or underlined parts of Lesson 28 that we did together in class! After you have completed the chart, file it behind "Asia."
Your assignments for Wednesday and Thursday are:
Wednesday 11 January 2012
1. Do page 159: 28C: #4: copy and complete the chart; file.
2. Page 158: "All Students": Write the receipe for Moon Cakes; file.
Write 2 additional ways people celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival that have
not been written in the question on pg. 158. Bring to class.
Thursday 12 January 2012
1. Read Lesson 29.
2. Bring Saladin to class.
Get Memory Cards and Wall of Fame up to date.
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