Due on 12/1/11:
* Your signed Reading Log is due on Thursday! Reading for Reading Log: 30 minutes daily.
* If you haven't done it yet, be prepared to recite your memory verse anytime.
*CW #8.
------- OPENING (Bible verse and prayer):
For Tu, 11/29: Caitlyn
For Th, 12/1: Elanore
For Tu, 12/6: Zoe
For Th, 12/8: Luke
For Tu, 12/13: Ben
For Th, 12/15: Lily
For Tu, 1/3: Gabrielle
For Th, 1/5: Charity
For Tu, 1/10: Elizabeth
For Th, 1/12: Hope
For Tu, 1/17: Caitlyn
For Th, 1/19: Will
For Tu, 1/24: Shayla
For Th, 1/26: Jayce
For Tu, 1/31: David
For Th, 2/2: Dylan
For Tu, 2/7: Caitlyn
For Th, 2/9: Will
For Tu, 2/14: Hope
For Th, 2/16: Ben
For Tu, 2/21: David
For Th, 2/23: Elizabeth
For Tu, 2/28: Shayla
For Th, 3/1: Zoe
For Tu, 3/6: Elanore
For Th, 3/8: Jayce
For Tu, 3/13: Dylan
For Th, 3/15: Lily
For Tu, 3/20: Charity
For Th, 3/22: Gabrielle
For Tu, 3/27: Luke
For Th, 3/29: TBD
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NOTE: The Reading Log is due, signed by a parent, on the last class period of the month.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
HW from 11/17/11
Due on 11/29/11:
* Reading for Reading Log: 30 minutes daily. Write it down on your Reading Log!
* Over the Thanksgiving break you will be memorizing a Scripture passage about thankfulness. You may choose between Philippians 4:4-8 or 1 Chronicles 29:11-13. Feel free to use any translation of the Bible that your family prefers, as long as it is a valid translation and not a paraphrase.
* Make a memory card with your verse and reference written on it and send me an email before this weekend (i.e. before Saturday, 11/19) indicating that you have done so. Practice memorizing your verse a little bit each day over the break!!
* Be prepared to recite your memory verse when you return on 11/29/11.
------- OPENING (Bible verse and prayer):
For Tu, 11/29: Caitlyn - 1st day back after Thanksgiving break
For Th, 11/30: TBD
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NOTE: The Reading Log is due, signed by a parent, on the last class period of the month.
* Reading for Reading Log: 30 minutes daily. Write it down on your Reading Log!
* Over the Thanksgiving break you will be memorizing a Scripture passage about thankfulness. You may choose between Philippians 4:4-8 or 1 Chronicles 29:11-13. Feel free to use any translation of the Bible that your family prefers, as long as it is a valid translation and not a paraphrase.
* Make a memory card with your verse and reference written on it and send me an email before this weekend (i.e. before Saturday, 11/19) indicating that you have done so. Practice memorizing your verse a little bit each day over the break!!
* Be prepared to recite your memory verse when you return on 11/29/11.
------- OPENING (Bible verse and prayer):
For Tu, 11/29: Caitlyn - 1st day back after Thanksgiving break
For Th, 11/30: TBD
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NOTE: The Reading Log is due, signed by a parent, on the last class period of the month.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
HW from 11/15/11
Due on 11/17/11:
* Reading for Reading Log: 30 minutes daily. Write it down on your Reading Log!
* Congratulations! You've done all the hard work on your essay by completing the preliminary planning work you did for class today. Now write your 3-paragraph essay on your favorite season, using the following guidelines:
+ You will write this creative essay in first person point of view, present tense.
+ Open your essay with an introductory sentence. (Use something like: Of all the different seasons of the year, my favorite is spring. or I enjoy all the seasons of the year, but my favorite is summer. etc. Use your own words.)
+ Have each paragraph begin with an introductory sentence indicating what that paragraph will be about. (For example, you could use something like: I really enjoy the activities that my family does in the fall. or I'm especially fond of the foods we eat during the summer. or Another thing I like about winter is the holidays we celebrate at that time of year. Use your own words.)
+ Use transitional phrases between your sentences when needed. (Include things like Another thing..., For instance..., For example..., etc.)
+ Remember to use all the things we've learned about enhancing description in your writing.
+ Your paper should be typed in 12-point font, double-spaced. Please use a header with your name and the assignment First Person Season Essay and a footer with the page number.
+ Your paper should be at least one full typed page, but it must not exceed three full typed pages.
+ PROOFREAD YOUR PAPER!! Make sure it looks nice, reads well, and is as perfect as you know how to make it.
* Over the Thanksgiving break you will be memorizing a Scripture passage about thankfulness. If you want to go ahead and get started on that, feel free. You may choose between Philippians 4:4-8 or 1 Chronicles 29:11-13. Feel free to use any translation of the Bible that your family prefers, as long as it is a valid translation and not a paraphrase.
------- OPENING (Bible verse and prayer):
For Tu, 11/15: Mrs. Sitterding
For Th, 11/17: Will
For Tu, 11/29: Caitlyn - 1st day back after Thanksgiving break
For Th, 11/30: TBD
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NOTE: The Reading Log is due, signed by a parent, on the last class period of the month.
* Reading for Reading Log: 30 minutes daily. Write it down on your Reading Log!
* Congratulations! You've done all the hard work on your essay by completing the preliminary planning work you did for class today. Now write your 3-paragraph essay on your favorite season, using the following guidelines:
+ You will write this creative essay in first person point of view, present tense.
+ Open your essay with an introductory sentence. (Use something like: Of all the different seasons of the year, my favorite is spring. or I enjoy all the seasons of the year, but my favorite is summer. etc. Use your own words.)
+ Have each paragraph begin with an introductory sentence indicating what that paragraph will be about. (For example, you could use something like: I really enjoy the activities that my family does in the fall. or I'm especially fond of the foods we eat during the summer. or Another thing I like about winter is the holidays we celebrate at that time of year. Use your own words.)
+ Use transitional phrases between your sentences when needed. (Include things like Another thing..., For instance..., For example..., etc.)
+ Remember to use all the things we've learned about enhancing description in your writing.
+ Your paper should be typed in 12-point font, double-spaced. Please use a header with your name and the assignment First Person Season Essay and a footer with the page number.
+ Your paper should be at least one full typed page, but it must not exceed three full typed pages.
+ PROOFREAD YOUR PAPER!! Make sure it looks nice, reads well, and is as perfect as you know how to make it.
* Over the Thanksgiving break you will be memorizing a Scripture passage about thankfulness. If you want to go ahead and get started on that, feel free. You may choose between Philippians 4:4-8 or 1 Chronicles 29:11-13. Feel free to use any translation of the Bible that your family prefers, as long as it is a valid translation and not a paraphrase.
------- OPENING (Bible verse and prayer):
For Tu, 11/15: Mrs. Sitterding
For Th, 11/17: Will
For Tu, 11/29: Caitlyn - 1st day back after Thanksgiving break
For Th, 11/30: TBD
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NOTE: The Reading Log is due, signed by a parent, on the last class period of the month.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
HW from 11/10/11
Due on 11/15/11:
* Reading for Reading Log: 30 minutes daily. Write it down on your Reading Log!
* Plan for your 3-paragraph essay on your favorite season by doing the following:
A--> Choose the 3 "categories" you will use for your 3 paragraphs. [Samples we discussed were (1) weather/environment during that season, (2) activities in the life of your family during that season, and (3) holidays and special events during that season. You are not limited to these. Feel free to use any categories you like. Just identify them.]
B--> Brainstorm the things you would like to discuss in each of those categories. List at least three things for each category (that is at least nine things total).
C--> Write one or two good, descriptive sentences for each of the nine items you listed in Part B.
You DO NOT need to go ahead and write the essay. Just complete all of the above preparatory work for your essay. If you want to go ahead and write the essay, that is fine.
------- OPENING (Bible verse and prayer):
For Tu, 11/15: Caitlyn
For Th, 11/17: Will
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NOTE: The Reading Log is due, signed by a parent, on the last class period of the month.
* Reading for Reading Log: 30 minutes daily. Write it down on your Reading Log!
* Plan for your 3-paragraph essay on your favorite season by doing the following:
A--> Choose the 3 "categories" you will use for your 3 paragraphs. [Samples we discussed were (1) weather/environment during that season, (2) activities in the life of your family during that season, and (3) holidays and special events during that season. You are not limited to these. Feel free to use any categories you like. Just identify them.]
B--> Brainstorm the things you would like to discuss in each of those categories. List at least three things for each category (that is at least nine things total).
C--> Write one or two good, descriptive sentences for each of the nine items you listed in Part B.
You DO NOT need to go ahead and write the essay. Just complete all of the above preparatory work for your essay. If you want to go ahead and write the essay, that is fine.
------- OPENING (Bible verse and prayer):
For Tu, 11/15: Caitlyn
For Th, 11/17: Will
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NOTE: The Reading Log is due, signed by a parent, on the last class period of the month.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
HW from 11/8/11
Due on 11/10/11:
* Reading for Reading Log: 30 minutes daily. Write it down on your Reading Log!
* On a sheet of loose-leaf paper, translate the Bible verse I gave you from past tense to present tense.
------- OPENING (Bible verse and prayer):
For Tu, 11/8: Elanore
For Th, 11/10: Will
For Tu, 11/15: Caitlyn
For Th, 11/17: TBD
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NOTE: The Reading Log is due, signed by a parent, on the last class period of the month.
* Reading for Reading Log: 30 minutes daily. Write it down on your Reading Log!
* On a sheet of loose-leaf paper, translate the Bible verse I gave you from past tense to present tense.
------- OPENING (Bible verse and prayer):
For Tu, 11/8: Elanore
For Th, 11/10: Will
For Tu, 11/15: Caitlyn
For Th, 11/17: TBD
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NOTE: The Reading Log is due, signed by a parent, on the last class period of the month.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
HW from 11/3/11
Due on 11/8/11:
* Reading for Reading Log: 30 minutes daily. Write it down on your Reading Log!
* On a sheet of loose-leaf paper, translate the last paragraph (the one in the box) of the zoo story into third person point-of-view.
* On the Copywork #7 handout itself, follow the instructions at the bottom of the page (#1-4) using colored pencils or a sharp crayon.
* On a sheet of loose-leaf paper, do the copywork as usual.
------- OPENING (Bible verse and prayer):
For Tu, 11/8: Elanore
For Th, 11/10: Will
For Tu, 11/15: Caitlyn
For Th, 11/17: TBD
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NOTE: The Reading Log is due, signed by a parent, on the last class period of the month.
* Reading for Reading Log: 30 minutes daily. Write it down on your Reading Log!
* On a sheet of loose-leaf paper, translate the last paragraph (the one in the box) of the zoo story into third person point-of-view.
* On the Copywork #7 handout itself, follow the instructions at the bottom of the page (#1-4) using colored pencils or a sharp crayon.
* On a sheet of loose-leaf paper, do the copywork as usual.
------- OPENING (Bible verse and prayer):
For Tu, 11/8: Elanore
For Th, 11/10: Will
For Tu, 11/15: Caitlyn
For Th, 11/17: TBD
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NOTE: The Reading Log is due, signed by a parent, on the last class period of the month.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
HW from 11/1/11
Due on 11/3/11:
* Reading for Reading Log: 30 minutes daily. Write it down on your Reading Log!
* Complete your Quarter 1 test. It must be proctored by a parent and returned to class on Thursday.
* Please be sure that all work has been completed and turned in that should have been, and that all expected emails have been sent! I will be calculating your Quarter 1 grades this weekend and giving out grade cards next week.
------- OPENING (Bible verse and prayer):
For Tu, 11/1:Jacob Mrs. Sitterding
For Th, 11/3: Dylan
For Tu, 11/8: Elanore
For Th, 11/10: Will
For Tu, 11/15: Caitlyn
For Th, 11/17: TBD
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NOTE: The Reading Log is due, signed by a parent, on the last class period of the month.
* Reading for Reading Log: 30 minutes daily. Write it down on your Reading Log!
* Complete your Quarter 1 test. It must be proctored by a parent and returned to class on Thursday.
* Please be sure that all work has been completed and turned in that should have been, and that all expected emails have been sent! I will be calculating your Quarter 1 grades this weekend and giving out grade cards next week.
------- OPENING (Bible verse and prayer):
For Tu, 11/1:
For Th, 11/3: Dylan
For Tu, 11/8: Elanore
For Th, 11/10: Will
For Tu, 11/15: Caitlyn
For Th, 11/17: TBD
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NOTE: The Reading Log is due, signed by a parent, on the last class period of the month.
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