Here are two songs to help with learning the highest mountain on each continent in the proper order from highest elevation to lowest:
You can combine the motions with these songs.
This is to the tune"Doe a Deer" from The Sound of Music, the 2nd line is the one you actually sing.
Doe a deer a female deer
Mt. Everest is in Aaaaasia
Ray a drop of golden sun
Aconcagua in South America
Me a name I call myself
McKinley in North America
Fa a long long way to run
Kilimanjaro
Sew a needle pulling thread
is in Aaaafrica
La a note to follow so
Elbrus is in Europe
Tea a drink with jam and bread
Kosciuszko in Australia
That'll bring us back to Doe!
Vinson Massif in Antarctica
OPTION TWO:
What are the Highest Mountains? sung to Go Tell It On The Mountain
Go, tell it on the mountain
On the highest mount in every continent
What are the highest mountains?
We'll proclaim that "Christ is born!"
Mt. Everest in Asia
Aconcagua South America
McKinley North America
Kilimanjaro Africa
Go, tell it on the mountain
On the highest mount in every continent
What are the highest mountains?
We'll proclaim that "Christ is born!"
Mt. Elbrus that's in Europe
Kosciuszko Australia
Vinson Massif Antarctica
These are the highest mountains!
Go tell it on the mountain
On the highest mountain in every continent.
What are the highest mountains?
We'll proclaim that "Christ is born".
Have fun learning!!!
Blessings,
Mrs. Gaines
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Week 15 Tough 2 Top
Hello Masters families,
What an amazing day at CC. Every half hour brought exciting and in depth learning. Thank you to all of the students who presented your demonstrations on Tuesday. Kody, you started off with an electrifying and magnetic presentation. We all learned alot, great work on your research and detailed explanations. Ross we enjoyed learning about your family learning box adventures. Everyone enjoyed going on their letter boxing adventures as well. You communicated clearly and showed excellent planning and organization in your presentation. Jonathan, thank you so much for the delicious presentation on pizza! Your poster was an excellent visual aid and communicated well. Thanks for the extra effort to bring all of the supplies, everyone enjoyed your samples. Harrison, thank you for your gifted presentation on tuning an acoustic guitar. You are clearly blessed with an ear for music and we enjoyed seeing you demonstrate the process. Hannah, what a great idea and fun demonstration. You did a great job showing the steps for the program and taught us all about a new way to enjoy technology. Mollie, thanks for the tasty tiny treats. Your interactive demonstration revealed a new way to have fun in the kitchen, miniature style. You did a great job presenting your visual aids and explaining and sharing your treats. Thank you to all of the parents with your extra help on these presentations.
On weeks 16 and 17 we will be focusing on biographies of historical figures. For one minute introduce the person whose speech you are giving. You may pretend to be the historical character or simply tell him or her. Then for two minutes, recite(if possible) a famous speech your character gave. The length should be approximately three minutes and when you practice focus on expression. Make your voice interesting by varying your tone and volume and using pauses to enhance your presentation.
Memory Tips and Techniques for Week 15:
History Timeline: Parliament- Make a scale by placing your hands out to either side. On "unjustly" top the scale to one side.
The First Cnt. Congress- On "first", hold up an index finger on "peace" use the same hand to make the peace sign.
The War for Independence- Cross your hands in front of you, as if in bondage, and then push your arms open/out as if breaking the chains.
British Lose- Make a thumbs down.
America Declares- Cup your hands to your mouth as you "declare" the name of the card.
Washington- Put one arm in front across your body at the waist and one arm behind your body (standing regally as Washington did).
Winter- Shiver as if you are cold.
Yorktown- On "Yorktown" make a Y with your body by making a putting your arms up in a V shape. On "Treaty of Paris" shake your two hands together making an agreement.
History Sentence- Tell me about Henry the Navigator- Paddle your boat as you sing "Henry the Navigator" and then point to a map of Africa on "Africa". Point to Portugal on "Portugese" and go around the western coast of Africa to Western Sudan area/modern Ghana on "Ashanti".
Latin- Noun Endings 1st declension Repeat. Say. Hear. Sing. Write on your Latin chart. If you are still having trouble mastering these noun endings try the motions we practiced in class, they match the pictures provided on your Latin charts from Mrs. Varnell in semester one.
Science- What is each continent's highest mountain?
Everest(lean on hands resting) in Asia(bow with two hands)
McKinley (act friendly and pretend to shake someone's hand while you say McKinley, North America)
Aconcagua(say with extra emphasis on each syllable with arms crossed in front) S. America(point down)
Kilimanjaro (slash throat) in Africa (slam fist into palm)
Elbrus (elbow left) in Europe (elbow right)
Kosciuszko (give yourself a COZY hug) in Australia (hop like a kangaroo)
Vinson (make a V with your arms) Massif (spread arms massively wide) Antarctica (bring hands back together to make the size of an ant)
*****Parents, I provided a handout with all of the mountains labeled in their Take-Home folder, please use this to help them study. I will separately post the words to the 2 songs we sang in class.*****
Geography- EGYPT Israel, Sinai Peninsula, Suez Canal, Cairo, Gaza Strip
Locate. Trace. Label on blank map.
English- Practice singing the entire songs for Helping and Linking Verbs found on the handout in your Take-Home Folder.
Math- Area of a triangle = one-half its base times its height A = 1/2 b X h
ADDITIONS TO THE TAKE-HOME FOLDER:
As mentioned previously, I included a handout displaying a map of each continent's highest mountain. On the reverse side is a map of Africa and a list of the dates and a timeline to chart the history sentences for Weeks 13-15. This was provided to help with connecting the history sentences/dates and the geography we are learning in Africa. You can use this map to practice labeling the geography locations we have learned.
Math Sound Off- I provided the students the second set of math facts for our Math Sound Off Challenge, please have to pratice their new line and the WHOLE CLASS lines this week. Don't forget to review the script from week 13 and 14. Record their practice on their Learning Log for extra Classical Cash.
Fun For Week 16:
After many weeks of hard work and extensive review, the MEMORY MARBLE JAR was filled this week! Next week we will enjoy doughnuts to celebrate our learning as a class. Way to go Masters!!!
We will also celebrate individual successes as we open the CC STORE next week for business.
Classical Cash Opportunities-
Learning Logs- Continue to fill out your logs as you drill your memory work, label your maps and prepare your presentations each week.
Have a blessed week,
Mrs. Gaines
What an amazing day at CC. Every half hour brought exciting and in depth learning. Thank you to all of the students who presented your demonstrations on Tuesday. Kody, you started off with an electrifying and magnetic presentation. We all learned alot, great work on your research and detailed explanations. Ross we enjoyed learning about your family learning box adventures. Everyone enjoyed going on their letter boxing adventures as well. You communicated clearly and showed excellent planning and organization in your presentation. Jonathan, thank you so much for the delicious presentation on pizza! Your poster was an excellent visual aid and communicated well. Thanks for the extra effort to bring all of the supplies, everyone enjoyed your samples. Harrison, thank you for your gifted presentation on tuning an acoustic guitar. You are clearly blessed with an ear for music and we enjoyed seeing you demonstrate the process. Hannah, what a great idea and fun demonstration. You did a great job showing the steps for the program and taught us all about a new way to enjoy technology. Mollie, thanks for the tasty tiny treats. Your interactive demonstration revealed a new way to have fun in the kitchen, miniature style. You did a great job presenting your visual aids and explaining and sharing your treats. Thank you to all of the parents with your extra help on these presentations.
On weeks 16 and 17 we will be focusing on biographies of historical figures. For one minute introduce the person whose speech you are giving. You may pretend to be the historical character or simply tell him or her. Then for two minutes, recite(if possible) a famous speech your character gave. The length should be approximately three minutes and when you practice focus on expression. Make your voice interesting by varying your tone and volume and using pauses to enhance your presentation.
Memory Tips and Techniques for Week 15:
History Timeline: Parliament- Make a scale by placing your hands out to either side. On "unjustly" top the scale to one side.
The First Cnt. Congress- On "first", hold up an index finger on "peace" use the same hand to make the peace sign.
The War for Independence- Cross your hands in front of you, as if in bondage, and then push your arms open/out as if breaking the chains.
British Lose- Make a thumbs down.
America Declares- Cup your hands to your mouth as you "declare" the name of the card.
Washington- Put one arm in front across your body at the waist and one arm behind your body (standing regally as Washington did).
Winter- Shiver as if you are cold.
Yorktown- On "Yorktown" make a Y with your body by making a putting your arms up in a V shape. On "Treaty of Paris" shake your two hands together making an agreement.
History Sentence- Tell me about Henry the Navigator- Paddle your boat as you sing "Henry the Navigator" and then point to a map of Africa on "Africa". Point to Portugal on "Portugese" and go around the western coast of Africa to Western Sudan area/modern Ghana on "Ashanti".
Latin- Noun Endings 1st declension Repeat. Say. Hear. Sing. Write on your Latin chart. If you are still having trouble mastering these noun endings try the motions we practiced in class, they match the pictures provided on your Latin charts from Mrs. Varnell in semester one.
Science- What is each continent's highest mountain?
Everest(lean on hands resting) in Asia(bow with two hands)
McKinley (act friendly and pretend to shake someone's hand while you say McKinley, North America)
Aconcagua(say with extra emphasis on each syllable with arms crossed in front) S. America(point down)
Kilimanjaro (slash throat) in Africa (slam fist into palm)
Elbrus (elbow left) in Europe (elbow right)
Kosciuszko (give yourself a COZY hug) in Australia (hop like a kangaroo)
Vinson (make a V with your arms) Massif (spread arms massively wide) Antarctica (bring hands back together to make the size of an ant)
*****Parents, I provided a handout with all of the mountains labeled in their Take-Home folder, please use this to help them study. I will separately post the words to the 2 songs we sang in class.*****
Geography- EGYPT Israel, Sinai Peninsula, Suez Canal, Cairo, Gaza Strip
Locate. Trace. Label on blank map.
English- Practice singing the entire songs for Helping and Linking Verbs found on the handout in your Take-Home Folder.
Math- Area of a triangle = one-half its base times its height A = 1/2 b X h
ADDITIONS TO THE TAKE-HOME FOLDER:
As mentioned previously, I included a handout displaying a map of each continent's highest mountain. On the reverse side is a map of Africa and a list of the dates and a timeline to chart the history sentences for Weeks 13-15. This was provided to help with connecting the history sentences/dates and the geography we are learning in Africa. You can use this map to practice labeling the geography locations we have learned.
Math Sound Off- I provided the students the second set of math facts for our Math Sound Off Challenge, please have to pratice their new line and the WHOLE CLASS lines this week. Don't forget to review the script from week 13 and 14. Record their practice on their Learning Log for extra Classical Cash.
Fun For Week 16:
After many weeks of hard work and extensive review, the MEMORY MARBLE JAR was filled this week! Next week we will enjoy doughnuts to celebrate our learning as a class. Way to go Masters!!!
We will also celebrate individual successes as we open the CC STORE next week for business.
Classical Cash Opportunities-
Learning Logs- Continue to fill out your logs as you drill your memory work, label your maps and prepare your presentations each week.
Have a blessed week,
Mrs. Gaines
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Week 14
Hello Masters families,
Thank you for another learning-packed day at CC. What a wonderful opportunity we have each week to learn together. Thank you to Mrs. Varnell for a great art and science day. The art projects you all created were beautiful and fun examples of "Florentine Relief" inspired by Ghiberti. The science activities were also a variety of fun and understanding more about God's creation. I believe the conglomerate rock will win as our favorite and without a doubt we will remember the demonstration on how this sedimentary rock is formed. Great detective work students on your igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks as well. You may complete coloring your "Rock Cycle" handout and turn it in next week for Classical Cash!
******The CC Store will be opened on Week 16 so that all students will have an opportunity to turn in a Learning Log. We are all getting back into the routine and completing your first presentations for the semester. This will help everyone get a nice amount of cash to spend and it will hopefully encourage everyone to get their logs filled out recording all of the hard work you are doing at home.*****
What a great beginning to presentations this semester. We enjoyed demonstrations of physical feats, technology talents, and science spectrums. Carlyssa, it was inspiring to hear about your interests as you have grown up from photos to crafts and your amazing flexibility. Keep working toward that goal of becoming a doctor, all of the dedication and hard work will be blessed. Addie, what a great idea to create fun movies with your camera and computer technology. You have already inspired some picture taking at our house. If anyone would like to view Addie's creative work just ask your parent's permission and go on You Tube under "purple turtle 101". Thanks for the fun inspiration. Elizabeth, we all enjoyed our field trip to learn more about rainbows and the spectrum of light. You used great enthusiam demonstrating a rainbow for all of us. I am looking forward to next week's presentations. The topic is to prepare a presentation demonstrating how to do something. Remember to keep your poise and continue calmly and confidently even if something goes wrong. Your presentation should last for 2-3 minutes.
The topic idea for weeks 16 and 17 is " A Biography and a Famous Speech". For one minute, introduce the person whose speech you are giving. You may pretend to be the historical character or simply tell about him/her. Then for 2 minutes, recite (if possible) a famous speech that your character gave. The presentation technique we are focusing on is EXPRESSION. Make your voice interesting by varying your tone and volume using pauses to enhance your presentation.
Memory Tips and Techniques for Week 14:
Timeline: Pilgrims- saw back and forth to "build Plymouth Colony"
Mass. Bay Colony- make an "L" shape with your thumb and pointer finger to represent the shape of the colony Roger Williams- open arms, Salem Witch Trials- make a scary witch hands or pointy witch hat with your hands, 13 colonies Formed- hold up a 1 and a 3, First Great Awakening- hold up #1 finger and then use hand to widely open one eye, Colonial Trading- use right hand and place goods into left hand, French and Indain War- make a right fist, then a left fist and hit them together
History Sentence: In the 1400's, the Songhai ruled Timbuktu. The Zanj were skilled craftsmen and traders. The Zimbabweans were wealthy, skilled stone craftsmen.
Songhai - use two hands to direct music, Timbuktu - 2 fingers
Craftsmen and Traders- put one hand out to the right and one out to the left
wealthy- rub two fingers together for $$$$
stone- pound one fist into other palm(like rock, paper, scissors)
Latin: Noun Endings(SlapXClap) - Repeat, Say, Hear and Write as you listen to the audio CD and review all 5 declensions as well.
English: Helping Verbs- Do, Does, Did Use the handout I provided last week in their take-home folder to practice all of the Helping and Linking Verbs for the semester. Helping Verbs are to "Do You Know the Muffin Man" and Linking Verbs are to "The Ants Go Marching One by One".
Science: What are the three kinds of rock? The three kinds of rocks are sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous. We learned the Greek and Latin roots for these science terms, ask your child if they can recall any of the roots. (sedere-Latin root meaning "to settle", meta- Greek root meaning "over", morphe- Greek root meaning "shape", ignis- Latin root meaning "fire)
Math- Area of a square=length of its side squared
We began the morning with a run through of our MATH SOUND OFF. Please practice memorizing your line and try to master the lines for everyone else this week as well. These are simple math facts so just concentrate on the order they are presented. GREAT WORK ON THESE THIS WEEK! Next week we will add new lines.
Geography: Northern Africa locate, trace, then label on blank map
Here is a history sentence teaching the significance of these Northern Africa locations:
Trans-Saharan trade of gold and salt passed through the region of WESTERN SUDAN--which was controlled by the medieval empires of MALI, GHANA,and Songhai--on its way to Northern African cities such as FEZ and TANGIER(remember T for TANGIER because it is on TOP).
CLASSICAL CASH:
Learning Logs: Turn in your logs recording your drilling, map labeling/tracing of Africa, and presentation preparation.
Science Sheet: Finish coloring your "Rock Cycle" sheet and turn it in next week for CASH!
Art: Memorize the Giotto and/or Ghiberti artist poems and recite to Mrs. Gaines or to a parent during class and recieve cash!
THE CC STORE WILL OPEN ON WEEK 16, SO GET YOUR PAPERS IN ORDER AND TURN THEM IN NEXT WEEK (WEEK 15) TO EARN YOUR CLASSICAL CASH!!!
Have a blessed week,
Mrs. Gaines
Thank you for another learning-packed day at CC. What a wonderful opportunity we have each week to learn together. Thank you to Mrs. Varnell for a great art and science day. The art projects you all created were beautiful and fun examples of "Florentine Relief" inspired by Ghiberti. The science activities were also a variety of fun and understanding more about God's creation. I believe the conglomerate rock will win as our favorite and without a doubt we will remember the demonstration on how this sedimentary rock is formed. Great detective work students on your igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks as well. You may complete coloring your "Rock Cycle" handout and turn it in next week for Classical Cash!
******The CC Store will be opened on Week 16 so that all students will have an opportunity to turn in a Learning Log. We are all getting back into the routine and completing your first presentations for the semester. This will help everyone get a nice amount of cash to spend and it will hopefully encourage everyone to get their logs filled out recording all of the hard work you are doing at home.*****
What a great beginning to presentations this semester. We enjoyed demonstrations of physical feats, technology talents, and science spectrums. Carlyssa, it was inspiring to hear about your interests as you have grown up from photos to crafts and your amazing flexibility. Keep working toward that goal of becoming a doctor, all of the dedication and hard work will be blessed. Addie, what a great idea to create fun movies with your camera and computer technology. You have already inspired some picture taking at our house. If anyone would like to view Addie's creative work just ask your parent's permission and go on You Tube under "purple turtle 101". Thanks for the fun inspiration. Elizabeth, we all enjoyed our field trip to learn more about rainbows and the spectrum of light. You used great enthusiam demonstrating a rainbow for all of us. I am looking forward to next week's presentations. The topic is to prepare a presentation demonstrating how to do something. Remember to keep your poise and continue calmly and confidently even if something goes wrong. Your presentation should last for 2-3 minutes.
The topic idea for weeks 16 and 17 is " A Biography and a Famous Speech". For one minute, introduce the person whose speech you are giving. You may pretend to be the historical character or simply tell about him/her. Then for 2 minutes, recite (if possible) a famous speech that your character gave. The presentation technique we are focusing on is EXPRESSION. Make your voice interesting by varying your tone and volume using pauses to enhance your presentation.
Memory Tips and Techniques for Week 14:
Timeline: Pilgrims- saw back and forth to "build Plymouth Colony"
Mass. Bay Colony- make an "L" shape with your thumb and pointer finger to represent the shape of the colony Roger Williams- open arms, Salem Witch Trials- make a scary witch hands or pointy witch hat with your hands, 13 colonies Formed- hold up a 1 and a 3, First Great Awakening- hold up #1 finger and then use hand to widely open one eye, Colonial Trading- use right hand and place goods into left hand, French and Indain War- make a right fist, then a left fist and hit them together
History Sentence: In the 1400's, the Songhai ruled Timbuktu. The Zanj were skilled craftsmen and traders. The Zimbabweans were wealthy, skilled stone craftsmen.
Songhai - use two hands to direct music, Timbuktu - 2 fingers
Craftsmen and Traders- put one hand out to the right and one out to the left
wealthy- rub two fingers together for $$$$
stone- pound one fist into other palm(like rock, paper, scissors)
Latin: Noun Endings(SlapXClap) - Repeat, Say, Hear and Write as you listen to the audio CD and review all 5 declensions as well.
English: Helping Verbs- Do, Does, Did Use the handout I provided last week in their take-home folder to practice all of the Helping and Linking Verbs for the semester. Helping Verbs are to "Do You Know the Muffin Man" and Linking Verbs are to "The Ants Go Marching One by One".
Science: What are the three kinds of rock? The three kinds of rocks are sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous. We learned the Greek and Latin roots for these science terms, ask your child if they can recall any of the roots. (sedere-Latin root meaning "to settle", meta- Greek root meaning "over", morphe- Greek root meaning "shape", ignis- Latin root meaning "fire)
Math- Area of a square=length of its side squared
We began the morning with a run through of our MATH SOUND OFF. Please practice memorizing your line and try to master the lines for everyone else this week as well. These are simple math facts so just concentrate on the order they are presented. GREAT WORK ON THESE THIS WEEK! Next week we will add new lines.
Geography: Northern Africa locate, trace, then label on blank map
Here is a history sentence teaching the significance of these Northern Africa locations:
Trans-Saharan trade of gold and salt passed through the region of WESTERN SUDAN--which was controlled by the medieval empires of MALI, GHANA,and Songhai--on its way to Northern African cities such as FEZ and TANGIER(remember T for TANGIER because it is on TOP).
CLASSICAL CASH:
Learning Logs: Turn in your logs recording your drilling, map labeling/tracing of Africa, and presentation preparation.
Science Sheet: Finish coloring your "Rock Cycle" sheet and turn it in next week for CASH!
Art: Memorize the Giotto and/or Ghiberti artist poems and recite to Mrs. Gaines or to a parent during class and recieve cash!
THE CC STORE WILL OPEN ON WEEK 16, SO GET YOUR PAPERS IN ORDER AND TURN THEM IN NEXT WEEK (WEEK 15) TO EARN YOUR CLASSICAL CASH!!!
Have a blessed week,
Mrs. Gaines
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Week 13 - Let the Learning Continue!
Hello Masters families,
Thank you for a great start to second semester. All of the students warmed up to the new semester quickly by sharing with their friends about study tips and Christmas fun in our impromptu presentations! Next week we will begin our presentation rotation of even and odd weeks.
Even Weeks: Elizabeth, Addie, Carlyssa, Maddie, Kody (Weeks 14, 16, 18, 20, 22)
Odd Weeks: Jonathan, Harrison, Hannah, Mollie, Ross (Weeks 15, 17, 19, 21, 23)
The suggested presentation topic for weeks 14 and 15 is to present a 2-3 minute demonstration of how to do something. Have fun with this one, visual aids are encouraged! The communication skill to focus on this week is keeping your POISE even if your presentation does not go exactly as you practiced. I look forward to learning a lot.
Memory Tips and Techniques:
History Sentence: Tell me about the Kush - Here are the key words we incorporated motions with to help remember the sentence. GOLD(point to ring finger) NILE RIVER(use hand to make a flowing river) 2000BC (2 fingers) 350 AD ( 3 fingers, 5 fingers) TRADED(make give and take motion with hands) GOLD(point to ring finger) IRON(make a strong muscle) SALT(shake some salt) DESERT(wipe sands from hands)
Timeline: John Calvin (beard) The Spanish Explorers(look out over the land with one hand over eyes) The Council of Trent(make a T with fngers and semicircle in formt of body) John Knox(knocking motion) Explorers of the Northeast (point to the northeast) Raleigh(bow forward while taking your hat off your head) Jamestown(put stake in ground) The Mayflower(right hand-boat sails down and lands on left hand-Plymouth)
Geography- Locate, Trace on map key, and Label on blank map
History sentence for geography- Reaching nearly to the ATLANTIC OCEAN, the Ancient Songhai Empire expanded beyond the SENEGAL RIVER and NIGER RIVER and north into the WESTERN SAHARA DESERT.
Math: Area of a RECTANGLE=Length X Width
Latin: Noun Cases CLAP/SLAP Chant
Science: We reviewed Latin and Greek roots for our science terms to deepen our understanding of the science question for this week. What are some parts of the earth? core, mantle, crust, hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere Ask your student if they can teach you some of the roots that they learned about this week.
English: This semester we are learning the definition and lists of helping verbs and linking verbs. In your student's Take-Home folder I provided a handout with a song to help them memorize the helping verbs and the linking verbs. We will be drilling the complete songs every week for mastery.
MATH SOUND OFF:
This semester we are going to begin preparing for our end of the year program. Our part of the end of the year program will focus on math facts for upper elementary students. Math Sound Off will easily teach our Masters level students a large body of math grammar above and beyond the CC curriculum guide. The purpose of Math Sound Off is to "teach and practice the grammar of math by oral repetition." I have included a script in your student's Take-Home folder that I would like for them to practice during the week. I will give them a new part of the script every other week. Simply have them recite their line several times each day, but also practice by reading the entire script. There are certain lines that the WHOLE class will recite together and also if someone is absent the whole class can chime in on their line. As each week progresses, our speed should increase as well. All of the students were enthusiastic and recited clearly and with confidence. The weekly presentations are really bearing fruit. Thank you for your support in this challenge, I am hoping it will be a fun addition to our weekly grammar.
Classical Cash Opportunities:
Learning Logs: Remember to fill out your log as you prepare your presentation, practice your geaography map labeling/drawing, and for memory work drilling. Please record if your student practiced their MATH SOUND OFF lines, this will lead to additional cash!
Giotto Poem: Memorize and recite the Giotto poem on your art handout for extra cash! Just in case the handout did not make it home, here is the poem:
You ought to know Giotto, who started tending sheep
And ended up awaking frozen figures from their sleep.
By mixing up tempera paint from berries, bugs and yolks,
He covered walls and panels with bright and glossy strokes.
He took the still, flat, Gothic forms from paintings of the day
And gave them softened, life-like lines that blew people away.
HAVE FUN!!!
Mrs. Gaines
Thank you for a great start to second semester. All of the students warmed up to the new semester quickly by sharing with their friends about study tips and Christmas fun in our impromptu presentations! Next week we will begin our presentation rotation of even and odd weeks.
Even Weeks: Elizabeth, Addie, Carlyssa, Maddie, Kody (Weeks 14, 16, 18, 20, 22)
Odd Weeks: Jonathan, Harrison, Hannah, Mollie, Ross (Weeks 15, 17, 19, 21, 23)
The suggested presentation topic for weeks 14 and 15 is to present a 2-3 minute demonstration of how to do something. Have fun with this one, visual aids are encouraged! The communication skill to focus on this week is keeping your POISE even if your presentation does not go exactly as you practiced. I look forward to learning a lot.
Memory Tips and Techniques:
History Sentence: Tell me about the Kush - Here are the key words we incorporated motions with to help remember the sentence. GOLD(point to ring finger) NILE RIVER(use hand to make a flowing river) 2000BC (2 fingers) 350 AD ( 3 fingers, 5 fingers) TRADED(make give and take motion with hands) GOLD(point to ring finger) IRON(make a strong muscle) SALT(shake some salt) DESERT(wipe sands from hands)
Timeline: John Calvin (beard) The Spanish Explorers(look out over the land with one hand over eyes) The Council of Trent(make a T with fngers and semicircle in formt of body) John Knox(knocking motion) Explorers of the Northeast (point to the northeast) Raleigh(bow forward while taking your hat off your head) Jamestown(put stake in ground) The Mayflower(right hand-boat sails down and lands on left hand-Plymouth)
Geography- Locate, Trace on map key, and Label on blank map
History sentence for geography- Reaching nearly to the ATLANTIC OCEAN, the Ancient Songhai Empire expanded beyond the SENEGAL RIVER and NIGER RIVER and north into the WESTERN SAHARA DESERT.
Math: Area of a RECTANGLE=Length X Width
Latin: Noun Cases CLAP/SLAP Chant
Science: We reviewed Latin and Greek roots for our science terms to deepen our understanding of the science question for this week. What are some parts of the earth? core, mantle, crust, hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere Ask your student if they can teach you some of the roots that they learned about this week.
English: This semester we are learning the definition and lists of helping verbs and linking verbs. In your student's Take-Home folder I provided a handout with a song to help them memorize the helping verbs and the linking verbs. We will be drilling the complete songs every week for mastery.
MATH SOUND OFF:
This semester we are going to begin preparing for our end of the year program. Our part of the end of the year program will focus on math facts for upper elementary students. Math Sound Off will easily teach our Masters level students a large body of math grammar above and beyond the CC curriculum guide. The purpose of Math Sound Off is to "teach and practice the grammar of math by oral repetition." I have included a script in your student's Take-Home folder that I would like for them to practice during the week. I will give them a new part of the script every other week. Simply have them recite their line several times each day, but also practice by reading the entire script. There are certain lines that the WHOLE class will recite together and also if someone is absent the whole class can chime in on their line. As each week progresses, our speed should increase as well. All of the students were enthusiastic and recited clearly and with confidence. The weekly presentations are really bearing fruit. Thank you for your support in this challenge, I am hoping it will be a fun addition to our weekly grammar.
Classical Cash Opportunities:
Learning Logs: Remember to fill out your log as you prepare your presentation, practice your geaography map labeling/drawing, and for memory work drilling. Please record if your student practiced their MATH SOUND OFF lines, this will lead to additional cash!
Giotto Poem: Memorize and recite the Giotto poem on your art handout for extra cash! Just in case the handout did not make it home, here is the poem:
You ought to know Giotto, who started tending sheep
And ended up awaking frozen figures from their sleep.
By mixing up tempera paint from berries, bugs and yolks,
He covered walls and panels with bright and glossy strokes.
He took the still, flat, Gothic forms from paintings of the day
And gave them softened, life-like lines that blew people away.
HAVE FUN!!!
Mrs. Gaines
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