Hello Masters!
Congratulations on another knowledge filled week. All of the students worked hard to complete review challenges , science projects, and tin whistle tunes. I need to offer a special thank you to all of the moms. It was a very hands-on week and I greatly appreciate all of your help! It was memory marble madness this week as the students earned countless marbles through papers, review questions, map drawing, completing charts, and chanting math facts. Awesome work! We missed you Mollie and Hannah and look forward to having you back in class next week, it isn't the same without you.
Presentations were very strong this week from Harrison and Jonathan. Harrison, we enjoyed your choice of costume and your "Who am I?" conclusion. We also enjoyed your organized and interesting facts about George W. Bush. Great job on your confidence and articulation. Jonathan, you did a wonderful job presenting your missionary story. You exhibited strong eye contact and volume. Your presentation was well organized and captivated your audience. Thank you for all of your hard work and for "putting everything together" for great presentations this week.
Topic for Week 9: Put it all together by using props or costumes to put on a show. I look forward to a variety of topics. We will have plenty of time for the remaining students in the class to present if you choose to. Mollie, Sam, Shawn, Zachary, Hannah, Caleb and Carlyssa
As you prepare this week plan to remain within a 2-3 minute time limit so everyone can comfortably present within the 30 minutes.
Topic for Weeks 10 and 11: All about me - see your red folder for guidelines and ideas to make this presentation fun!
Memory Tips and Techniques for Week 8:
History Timeline: Crucifixion, Resurrection and Ascension of Christ (make a large cross in front of your body and then point heavenward), Rome Burns, Nero persecutes Christians (snap fingers and then thumb down), Destruction of Jerusalem (wiggle fingers and move hand from above head to waist), Pompeii Burns (same hand up from waist height and make explosion motion - like volcano), Split of the Roman Empire (drop hand with two fingers into a split), Constantine and the Edict of Milan (make a "C" motion with hand and then move it from your mouth out), The First Council of Nicea (hold up 1 finger and then 3 fingers - twist wrist), St. Augustine Converts to Christianity (use finger to make a small cross over your heart)
History Sentence: Tell me about the European exploration...
We used the world map to trace the explorers routes as we played and quoted the history sentence with the audio CD. This is a great exercise to review map locations and the history sentence together.
Geography/History Maps: Mid-Atlantic World - Cape of Good Hope, Portugal, Strait of Magellan, Canary Islands, Treaty of Tordesillas We pointed to all of the locations and traced them on the labeled map and then drew them in on the blank map. The students are doing a wonderful job labeling and reviewing all of their geography each week in class. Keep up the great work!
Map Drawing at home: Just a reminder, if your time allows at home it is a great exercise to practice the skills of map drawing by using the Map Drawing #1 grid. Record all of your map labeling and/or drawing on your Learning Log each week to earn your Classical Cash!
Science: We had a great time making our solar system model on Tuesday and used it as an opportunity to practice drilling the planet names in order. Remember this is the science grammar for week 9 so we have had a great head start!
What are some parts of the sun? SING TO THE TUNE OF "POP GOES THE WEASEL"
Core, Radiative Zone "All around the mulberry bush"
Convective Zone and Sunspots "the monkey chased the weasel"
Photosphere and Solar Flare "the monkey thought it was all in fun"
AND the Corona "POP goes the weasel."
We continued the song listing all of the planets in order:
Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune no longer Pluto
THESE ARE THE PLANETS!
Students may also color and label the parts of the sun handout for extra Memory Marbles.
English: Reflexive Pronouns - We completed the final column on our "Helpful Pronoun Chart" and listened to the Grammar Song #8 from Mrs. Varnell to learn the reflexive pronouns.
Latin: Present Perfect Tense "WE bought the PERFECT PRESENT" (begins with AmaWE)
WE added a new Latin chart for our remaining conjugations this semester. Use this chart to drill your Latin at home. We also used the audio CD and hand motions to drill.
Math: 14's To aid in learning the 14's you can memorize the skip counting song on the audio CD and then apply that knowledge to practicing the 14's multiplication problems. Make some flashcards at home to drill and practice.
Tin Whistle Ten: You may continue to practice playing your tin whistle at home and recording it on your Learning Log for extra marbles! I included several songs in your folder to give the students variety as they practice. Have fun!
Thank you for another amazing week. I am blessed weekly by my CC family - have a great week!
Mrs. Gaines
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Tin Whistle Alert! TOOT! TOOT!
Just a reminder to bring your tin whistles and your tin whistle folder on Tuesday! TOOT! TOOT!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Week 7: Solar System, Sugar, and a Shrill Cacophony
Hello Masters,
We had a sweet start to our day on week seven. This was a fun way to celebrate our Classical learning and Memory Marble earning!!! Keep up the great work students, it is awesome to celebrate your knowledge. Thank you to Mrs. Lilly, who furnished the delicious doughnuts, and Mrs. Lambeth, who brought the hot chocolate cups to class on Tuesday. Thank you parents for your unending support during class each week to make our class time as successful as possible. Students you bless me each week as I see your amazing progress.
All of the presentations reflected a strong knowledge of topics and exhibited confidence. Shawn, we enjoyed your detailed account of the Internet game you enjoy playing. You had a well planned presentation and showed confidence through the 3 second rule and your thorough knowledge of the topic. Caleb, you demonstrated the 200IM stroke well and described the challenge in performing each one consecutively. Good work on your 3 second rule, introducing your subject, and using body language to demonstrate your points. Mollie, you exhibited confidence and clear pronunciation as you prepared a tasty treat for everyone. Your Blessings Mix presentation revealed well planned step-by-step instructions, great work. Zachary, excellent job presenting the basic skills to play soccer well. Your knowledge of the subject shined through and you demonstrated your points with authority on the stage. Good eye contact and volume kept the audience engaged. Sam, we loved your demonstration on the piano. You showed abundant confidence and a great knowledge of playing to all of us. Thank you for sharing your hard work. Thank you to all of the presenters for your effort at home and in class. You are all showing improvement and growth this semester!
Presenters for Week 8: Caleb, Carlyssa, Hannah, Jonathan, Harrison
Topic for Week 8 and 9: Put it all together... Use costumes and props, but no posters! Parents look at the red folder for ideas on how to enjoy this exciting topic.
Memory Tips and Techniques for Week Seven:
History Sentence: Tell me about the Protestant Reformation...
In 1517 (hold up 5 fingers for 15 then add 2 more for 17), Martin Luther began the Protestant Reformation (make a large cross on your chest) by printing(slap 2 hand together to mimic a printing press) the Ninety-five Theses(hammer them on the door of the church in Germany) that made Pope Leo X(hold up forearms in an X) excommunicate him(point right hand away from body). Later John Calvin(stroke your beard) joined the Reformation.
History Timeline: Architectural Advances in Rome (hammer)
Rome Rises to World Power (raise right hand in front of your body to over your head)
Reign of Julius Caesar (with right hand stab yourself in chest)
Egypt Falls to Rome (put right hand on forehead and then bow head forward)
Reign of Caesar Augustus (point up and away from body like the picture on TL card)
Birth of Christ (arc across stomach)
Ministry of John the Baptist (pinch nose and tilt head back)
Ministry of Christ (right hand on heart and then out)
Geography: Continents and Oceans In your students binder you will find a sheet labeled "Continents and Oceans" that they can use this week to color and drill the continents and oceans for mastery. This sheet may be turned in for Memory Marbles next week! They can also practice labeling the World Map side of their maps at home.
Bible: Ephesians 6:1-7 Continue to review and drill all verses with the fill-in-the-blank review sheet located in your student's binder.
Science: What are the 5 kinds of stars? Giants(spread arms out wide), Dwarfs(bring them in small), Variable(clasp hands together than apart, together then apart), Novas (extend hands out in a broad explosion), Neutron (quickly bring hands back together and circle in a small motion)
Math: 13's-Multiplication from 13x1 to 13x13 Please drill these this week daily. At home we have made a set of flashcards for each of the 13's, 14's and 15's with simple index cards. You can have your child make these as a study aid. We will use our review time next Tuesday to focus on math, so review and drill all of the multiplication tables 1's - 13's in preparation for the games.
English: Possessive Adjectives We used the audio CD from Mrs. Varnell to learn the possessive adjectives and we filled in our "Helpful Pronoun Sheet" to review all of the pronouns we have learned since week 4. Continue to use this study tool at home to drill and practice.
Latin: Present Perfect Tense "WE bought the PERFECT PRESENT." (Amavi pronounced AmaWE) We used this as a reminder of how to start the conjugation and we filled in a new chart in the binder labeled "Latin Review 1st Conjugation Present Perfect". We also listened to the Audio CD and I demonstrated the hand motions as we sang.
Fine Arts: Tin Whistle 10 - For every ten minutes your child practices their tin whistle they can earn 10 Memory Marbles for the class. They can record their practice time on their Learning Logs throughout the week.
New Sheets in your Student's Binder This Week:
Bible - Located on the back of your drill sheet of Ephesians 6:1-6 is the sheet for Ephesians 6:7-12.
Latin - Drill Sheet for Present Perfect Tense
Geography - Handout for continents and oceans
Copywork Week 7 - Use for independent drill and practice during the week
Map Drawing - We added the "Foundations Cycle 2 Drawing Map #1" and the "Student Drawing Grid #1". Instruct your child to start at the top and work block by block to draw the outline of Europe on their grid. I told them to try a few blocks each day and gradually build up to include the entire map. This will be their map drawing focus for Weeks 7-12 so they have six weeks to learn this skill in a gradual manner. Again, this an optional activity, but it will strengthen their knowledge in geography and IMPRINT the locations in their minds. Periodically have them do the continents on the world map so they do not lose that skill.
Thank you for another amazing week Masters students! I enjoy and look forward to every Tuesday. Remember our review game will focus on math so brush up on your multiplication this week for lots of Memory Marbles! Also, continue to complete your Learning Logs as you drill your Memory Work, complete your Map Drawing/Labeling, play your Tin Whistle 10, and work on Presentation preparation. Keep up the great work!
Love,
Mrs. Gaines
We had a sweet start to our day on week seven. This was a fun way to celebrate our Classical learning and Memory Marble earning!!! Keep up the great work students, it is awesome to celebrate your knowledge. Thank you to Mrs. Lilly, who furnished the delicious doughnuts, and Mrs. Lambeth, who brought the hot chocolate cups to class on Tuesday. Thank you parents for your unending support during class each week to make our class time as successful as possible. Students you bless me each week as I see your amazing progress.
All of the presentations reflected a strong knowledge of topics and exhibited confidence. Shawn, we enjoyed your detailed account of the Internet game you enjoy playing. You had a well planned presentation and showed confidence through the 3 second rule and your thorough knowledge of the topic. Caleb, you demonstrated the 200IM stroke well and described the challenge in performing each one consecutively. Good work on your 3 second rule, introducing your subject, and using body language to demonstrate your points. Mollie, you exhibited confidence and clear pronunciation as you prepared a tasty treat for everyone. Your Blessings Mix presentation revealed well planned step-by-step instructions, great work. Zachary, excellent job presenting the basic skills to play soccer well. Your knowledge of the subject shined through and you demonstrated your points with authority on the stage. Good eye contact and volume kept the audience engaged. Sam, we loved your demonstration on the piano. You showed abundant confidence and a great knowledge of playing to all of us. Thank you for sharing your hard work. Thank you to all of the presenters for your effort at home and in class. You are all showing improvement and growth this semester!
Presenters for Week 8: Caleb, Carlyssa, Hannah, Jonathan, Harrison
Topic for Week 8 and 9: Put it all together... Use costumes and props, but no posters! Parents look at the red folder for ideas on how to enjoy this exciting topic.
Memory Tips and Techniques for Week Seven:
History Sentence: Tell me about the Protestant Reformation...
In 1517 (hold up 5 fingers for 15 then add 2 more for 17), Martin Luther began the Protestant Reformation (make a large cross on your chest) by printing(slap 2 hand together to mimic a printing press) the Ninety-five Theses(hammer them on the door of the church in Germany) that made Pope Leo X(hold up forearms in an X) excommunicate him(point right hand away from body). Later John Calvin(stroke your beard) joined the Reformation.
History Timeline: Architectural Advances in Rome (hammer)
Rome Rises to World Power (raise right hand in front of your body to over your head)
Reign of Julius Caesar (with right hand stab yourself in chest)
Egypt Falls to Rome (put right hand on forehead and then bow head forward)
Reign of Caesar Augustus (point up and away from body like the picture on TL card)
Birth of Christ (arc across stomach)
Ministry of John the Baptist (pinch nose and tilt head back)
Ministry of Christ (right hand on heart and then out)
Geography: Continents and Oceans In your students binder you will find a sheet labeled "Continents and Oceans" that they can use this week to color and drill the continents and oceans for mastery. This sheet may be turned in for Memory Marbles next week! They can also practice labeling the World Map side of their maps at home.
Bible: Ephesians 6:1-7 Continue to review and drill all verses with the fill-in-the-blank review sheet located in your student's binder.
Science: What are the 5 kinds of stars? Giants(spread arms out wide), Dwarfs(bring them in small), Variable(clasp hands together than apart, together then apart), Novas (extend hands out in a broad explosion), Neutron (quickly bring hands back together and circle in a small motion)
Math: 13's-Multiplication from 13x1 to 13x13 Please drill these this week daily. At home we have made a set of flashcards for each of the 13's, 14's and 15's with simple index cards. You can have your child make these as a study aid. We will use our review time next Tuesday to focus on math, so review and drill all of the multiplication tables 1's - 13's in preparation for the games.
English: Possessive Adjectives We used the audio CD from Mrs. Varnell to learn the possessive adjectives and we filled in our "Helpful Pronoun Sheet" to review all of the pronouns we have learned since week 4. Continue to use this study tool at home to drill and practice.
Latin: Present Perfect Tense "WE bought the PERFECT PRESENT." (Amavi pronounced AmaWE) We used this as a reminder of how to start the conjugation and we filled in a new chart in the binder labeled "Latin Review 1st Conjugation Present Perfect". We also listened to the Audio CD and I demonstrated the hand motions as we sang.
Fine Arts: Tin Whistle 10 - For every ten minutes your child practices their tin whistle they can earn 10 Memory Marbles for the class. They can record their practice time on their Learning Logs throughout the week.
New Sheets in your Student's Binder This Week:
Bible - Located on the back of your drill sheet of Ephesians 6:1-6 is the sheet for Ephesians 6:7-12.
Latin - Drill Sheet for Present Perfect Tense
Geography - Handout for continents and oceans
Copywork Week 7 - Use for independent drill and practice during the week
Map Drawing - We added the "Foundations Cycle 2 Drawing Map #1" and the "Student Drawing Grid #1". Instruct your child to start at the top and work block by block to draw the outline of Europe on their grid. I told them to try a few blocks each day and gradually build up to include the entire map. This will be their map drawing focus for Weeks 7-12 so they have six weeks to learn this skill in a gradual manner. Again, this an optional activity, but it will strengthen their knowledge in geography and IMPRINT the locations in their minds. Periodically have them do the continents on the world map so they do not lose that skill.
Thank you for another amazing week Masters students! I enjoy and look forward to every Tuesday. Remember our review game will focus on math so brush up on your multiplication this week for lots of Memory Marbles! Also, continue to complete your Learning Logs as you drill your Memory Work, complete your Map Drawing/Labeling, play your Tin Whistle 10, and work on Presentation preparation. Keep up the great work!
Love,
Mrs. Gaines
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Week 6 - Memory Marble Madness!
Hello Masters families,
We started off another amazing week with magnificent magnetic science and then advanced our way into educational presentations. Harrison, we enjoyed your informative presentation on the aspects of tennis. We all learned a lot about the sport from your confident demonstration. Jonathan, thank you for your clear presentation on the equipment that is required for golf. You showed great eye contact and described each piece of equipment and how they are used with strong descriptive words. Hannah, thank you for the craft demonstration. You used clear step-by-step instructions and demonstrated them with excellence. Carlyssa, we all learned from your fun presentation on your favorite summer hobbies. You showed your expertise with basketball and amazed us with your pogo stick skills. You demonstrated strong preparation and command of your information. Everyone keep up the great work!
Presenters week 7: Shawn, Sam, Zachary, Mollie and Caleb (if you decide to present-optional)
Topic/Skill for weeks 8 and 9: Put it all together- Put on a show, impress us with your dazzling smile, irrepressible confidence, and your amazing showmanship. See the Red Folder for ideas.
Memory Tips and Techniques for Week 6:
History Timeline: In addition to motions I showed the students that this week's titles have and abundance of ALLITERATION. Prophets of God,Roman Republic Developed, Persian Wars, Pericles and the Peloponnesian War, Greek Philosophers, Nehemiah and the Jewish Return, Alexander the Great, Alexander the Conquers Egypt
History Sentence: Tell me about the Renaissance... During the Renaissance Period, from 1350(circle left arm) to 1600(circle right arm) , da Vinci was a famous inventor (point to your brain), Shakespeare was a famous playwright (pretend to write something on your hand), and Copernicus was a famous scientist (make a fist with your left hand-sun, circle the "sun" with your right hand). Soon after, Rembrandt, a famous artist (paint in the air) was born.
Science: What are the 6 forms of pollution?
Noise (cover ears and say loudly), Air (breathe in and out, then cough), Water (pretend to take a drink of water and then make a yuck face), Land (wipe hand on the ground and then brush hands together to clean off), Thermal (wipe forehead as if you are very hot), Radioactive (dance while you say it and use hands to make an explosion)
English: Possessive Pronouns Mine yours his/hers ours yours theirs
Use the grammar song provided by Mrs. Varnell and the Helpful Pronoun Chart located in your student's binder. Remind them that in the Foundations Guide there is not a pronoun for the 3rd person singular neuter.
Math: 11's and 12's Practice from 11x1 to 11x15 and 12x1 to 12x15 Especially drill the x13, x14, and x15, this is where the students need the most work. All of them are diligently working and showing strong progress as we drill these each week in class and earn memory marbles for their efforts. Practice! Practice! Practice!
Latin: Future Tense - "In the FUTURE I will buy a bow.(AMABO)"
Amabo, Amabis, Amabit, Amabimus, Amabitus, Amabunt FUTURE TENSE
We use hand motions (found in the red folder), the audio CD, and write in the charts in the student binders each week to drill and practice.
Geography - European Features: Iberian Peninsula, Balkan Peninsula, Caucasus Mountains, Scandinavian Peninsula, Apennine Peninsula
We traced the outside of each of the peninsulas in class on the blank maps. I explained that a peninsula is a body of land surrounded by water on three sides. Also, the Caucasus Mountains are located between the Caspian Sea (shaped like a bear) and the Black Sea (shaped like a train). This is a great review of Cycle 1 geography and extended learning for students who have not completed Cycle 1 Foundations. If the students are having difficulty seeing this on the blank map have them trace the outlines of the seas to help place the Caucasus Mountains.
Map Tracing - As time allows, continue to practice tracing the outlines of the continents and the tracing map of Europe located in the student binder. Next week I will be giving the students a GRID MAP to teach the students how to draw a map using a grid. We will work on this for several weeks.
FINE ARTS: TOOT! TOOT! PLEASE REMEMBER TO PACK YOUR TIN WHISTLES TO BRING FOR CLASS NEXT WEEK AS WE BEGIN OUR SIX WEEK TIN WHISTLE UNIT.
The Memory Marble celebration is scheduled for next week. At the students' request we will enjoy warm hot chocolate, marshmallows, and Krispie Kreme doughnuts next week in class as a reward for all of their hard work during class review time and for turning in handouts and work completed at home. Let's get ready to celebrate!
We started off another amazing week with magnificent magnetic science and then advanced our way into educational presentations. Harrison, we enjoyed your informative presentation on the aspects of tennis. We all learned a lot about the sport from your confident demonstration. Jonathan, thank you for your clear presentation on the equipment that is required for golf. You showed great eye contact and described each piece of equipment and how they are used with strong descriptive words. Hannah, thank you for the craft demonstration. You used clear step-by-step instructions and demonstrated them with excellence. Carlyssa, we all learned from your fun presentation on your favorite summer hobbies. You showed your expertise with basketball and amazed us with your pogo stick skills. You demonstrated strong preparation and command of your information. Everyone keep up the great work!
Presenters week 7: Shawn, Sam, Zachary, Mollie and Caleb (if you decide to present-optional)
Topic/Skill for weeks 8 and 9: Put it all together- Put on a show, impress us with your dazzling smile, irrepressible confidence, and your amazing showmanship. See the Red Folder for ideas.
Memory Tips and Techniques for Week 6:
History Timeline: In addition to motions I showed the students that this week's titles have and abundance of ALLITERATION. Prophets of God,Roman Republic Developed, Persian Wars, Pericles and the Peloponnesian War, Greek Philosophers, Nehemiah and the Jewish Return, Alexander the Great, Alexander the Conquers Egypt
History Sentence: Tell me about the Renaissance... During the Renaissance Period, from 1350(circle left arm) to 1600(circle right arm) , da Vinci was a famous inventor (point to your brain), Shakespeare was a famous playwright (pretend to write something on your hand), and Copernicus was a famous scientist (make a fist with your left hand-sun, circle the "sun" with your right hand). Soon after, Rembrandt, a famous artist (paint in the air) was born.
Science: What are the 6 forms of pollution?
Noise (cover ears and say loudly), Air (breathe in and out, then cough), Water (pretend to take a drink of water and then make a yuck face), Land (wipe hand on the ground and then brush hands together to clean off), Thermal (wipe forehead as if you are very hot), Radioactive (dance while you say it and use hands to make an explosion)
English: Possessive Pronouns Mine yours his/hers ours yours theirs
Use the grammar song provided by Mrs. Varnell and the Helpful Pronoun Chart located in your student's binder. Remind them that in the Foundations Guide there is not a pronoun for the 3rd person singular neuter.
Math: 11's and 12's Practice from 11x1 to 11x15 and 12x1 to 12x15 Especially drill the x13, x14, and x15, this is where the students need the most work. All of them are diligently working and showing strong progress as we drill these each week in class and earn memory marbles for their efforts. Practice! Practice! Practice!
Latin: Future Tense - "In the FUTURE I will buy a bow.(AMABO)"
Amabo, Amabis, Amabit, Amabimus, Amabitus, Amabunt FUTURE TENSE
We use hand motions (found in the red folder), the audio CD, and write in the charts in the student binders each week to drill and practice.
Geography - European Features: Iberian Peninsula, Balkan Peninsula, Caucasus Mountains, Scandinavian Peninsula, Apennine Peninsula
We traced the outside of each of the peninsulas in class on the blank maps. I explained that a peninsula is a body of land surrounded by water on three sides. Also, the Caucasus Mountains are located between the Caspian Sea (shaped like a bear) and the Black Sea (shaped like a train). This is a great review of Cycle 1 geography and extended learning for students who have not completed Cycle 1 Foundations. If the students are having difficulty seeing this on the blank map have them trace the outlines of the seas to help place the Caucasus Mountains.
Map Tracing - As time allows, continue to practice tracing the outlines of the continents and the tracing map of Europe located in the student binder. Next week I will be giving the students a GRID MAP to teach the students how to draw a map using a grid. We will work on this for several weeks.
FINE ARTS: TOOT! TOOT! PLEASE REMEMBER TO PACK YOUR TIN WHISTLES TO BRING FOR CLASS NEXT WEEK AS WE BEGIN OUR SIX WEEK TIN WHISTLE UNIT.
The Memory Marble celebration is scheduled for next week. At the students' request we will enjoy warm hot chocolate, marshmallows, and Krispie Kreme doughnuts next week in class as a reward for all of their hard work during class review time and for turning in handouts and work completed at home. Let's get ready to celebrate!
Class Schedule for Week 7:
Opening: 9-9:30
Science: 9:30-10:00
Celebration and Review Time: 10-10:30
10:30-11:00 New Grammar
11:00-11:30 Tin Whistle
11:30-12 Noon Presentations
I look forward to seeing all of you next week! Parents and students, thank you for being such a blessing in my life.
Love,
Mrs. Gaines
Tin Whistle Alert! TOOT! TOOT!
Attention all students and parents: Next week we begin our 6 week study of the tin whistle! So be sure to pack your tin whistles now for next Tuesday. See you next week!
Mrs. Gaines
Mrs. Gaines
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Week 5-Comets and Cash
Hello Masters families,
What an exciting week of learning! The science project definitely created a buzz of enthusiasm that lasted throughout the day. The students also enjoyed spending their cash on well deserved prizes. I love to see the excitement that learning can create!
We followed our science morning with very well prepared presentations exhibiting strength in voice control. Zachary, you began with a clear 3 second pause and followed with interesting accounts of the book you shared with us. Good eye contact! Mollie, you presented a well organized report on your favorite series of books. You captured the audience's attention with your questioning and you revealed strong voice control from beginning to end. Keep up the good work! Sam, we really enjoyed your presentation and the details you shared with us. You had a strong introduction and exhibited good eye contact. Excellent! Shawn, your presentation on your favorite series of books was also engaging. You began with a clear introduction and well organized details. Awesome!
I look forward to the creativity and wealth of information we will gather from the demonstration presentations over the next two weeks. The skill to focus on is showing confidence. This can be achieved by presenting with authority and organized steps. Involve the audience by asking them at the conclusion if there are any questions that you can answer. Have fun with this topic and remember to mark your preparation on your Learning Log for Classical Cash!
Presenters for week 6: Hannah, Harrison, Jonathan, Caleb, and Carlyssa
Memory tips and techniques for Week 5:
History Timeline: We recited the timeline from Creation to Phonecian Civilization and the Alphabet and then dug into Week 5.
Davidic Kingdom (point forward), Solomon's Reign(point to your brain), Israel Divides Into Two Kingdoms (slice with a chop), Homer and Greek Mythology (Hit a home run), The Olympics (runner arm), Founding of Rome (pat several times at different heights), Greece colonized, Democracy Begins (use hand to form columns), Israel and Judah Fall (bend arm at elbow and make it fall down)
Peg Dates for Week 5: Trojan War 1250 B.C. Davidic Kingdom 1011-971 B.C.
I have been very pleased to see the hard work the students are putting in on these Peg Dates. We are also working on them at home and I felt it would be beneficial to provide a drill sheet for the students working on this to practice writing the dates and the events. Each student placed this drill sheet behind their timeline sheet in their binders. The title of the sheet is "Foundations Program - Timeline Card Peg Dates Drill Sheet". Hopefully this tool will make drilling the dates a lot easier. Use the front to write the dates and use the back to write in the major events from the timeline. Keep up the hard work!
History Sentence: Tell me about the Hundred Years' War :
During the 100 Years' War( flash 10 2 times, clap)
Joan of Arc( draw your sword from scabbard with left hand)
and King Charles the VII (draw your sword from scabbard with right hand)
led the French (use right hand as a ball to represent France on the map)
to defeat England (use left hand flattened to represent England on the map)
at the Battle of Orleans. (In time to the music, France punches England off the map)
In the late 1340's, rats
carrying the plague(scurrying fingers and rat face exposed)
killed (slit neck)
one out of three
Europeans. (hold up 1 finger and then three fingers.)
Geography/History Maps European Mountains
Students should practice labeling their maps with the same markings as indicated on the colored map provided by Mrs. Varnell. Mountains are labeled using a triangle and Mountain Ranges are labeled by a dashed line - - - - -. One hint I gave the students is to label Mt. Blanc as a clear triangle and The Matterhorn as a colored-in triangle, this will help them differentiate between the two. Continue to practice labeling all of the locations for weeks 1-5 as you are drilling at home. Parents call out the heading for each week and have the students recite the list while labeling... European Waters, European Countries, European Rivers, European Cities, European Mountains.
Geography Drawing: Continue to practice tracing the continents and the outline of Europe. These are in the GEOGRAPHY section of your student's binder. Practice the CONTINENT OUTLINE MAP as well as the EUROPE TRACING PAGE #1. Continue to work on this at home as time allows. This provides great preparation for Challenge A and cements the shapes of the continents and countries in their minds.
Science: How do animals react to environmental change? Adapt (put on a coat), Migrate (walk in place), Hibernate (go to sleep) A coloring sheet was included in your student's binder to illustrate these concepts.
Latin: Today we introduced 1st Conjugation - Future Tense with the CC audio CD and the drill sheet that we added to the Latin section of their binders. We continue to cover the Latin hand motions as well.
English: We introduced the Objective Pronouns with the Grammar Song provided by Mrs. Varnell and we wrote the pronouns on the Helpful Pronoun Sheet in their binders. Continue to recite/sing and write the pronouns each week.
Math: We wrote the times tables for 9's and 10's on their white boards from 9x1-9x15 and 10x1 to 10x15. The students worked diligently and earned Massive Memory Marbles for their efforts.
Memory Marbles: Without question we should reach the top of the Memory Marble Jar by next week. Opportunities to help the class reach this goal are included in the front pocket of their binders: A science handout on "How do animals react to environmental change?" and an art drawing sheet to practice perspective and OILS drawing were given out this week as OPTIONAL activities to do at home. Students are also welcome to add detail and color to their perspective art projects. I will add Memory marbles for these if they are turned in completed. Only complete these as your time allows at home. I will collect them on any week, they do not have to be completed the week I hand them out. They serve as great time fillers in our home or great on the go school work when we go to doctor's appointments, etc.
Thank you for another blessed and rewarding time with your children. I enjoy and look forward every Tuesday with you. Continue to drill and practice at home. We added the Week 5 copywork sheet in the back of your child's binder. Use these as an additional method of study, especially for those days where they can study independently and show you what they know.
Have a blessed week!
Mrs. Gaines
What an exciting week of learning! The science project definitely created a buzz of enthusiasm that lasted throughout the day. The students also enjoyed spending their cash on well deserved prizes. I love to see the excitement that learning can create!
We followed our science morning with very well prepared presentations exhibiting strength in voice control. Zachary, you began with a clear 3 second pause and followed with interesting accounts of the book you shared with us. Good eye contact! Mollie, you presented a well organized report on your favorite series of books. You captured the audience's attention with your questioning and you revealed strong voice control from beginning to end. Keep up the good work! Sam, we really enjoyed your presentation and the details you shared with us. You had a strong introduction and exhibited good eye contact. Excellent! Shawn, your presentation on your favorite series of books was also engaging. You began with a clear introduction and well organized details. Awesome!
I look forward to the creativity and wealth of information we will gather from the demonstration presentations over the next two weeks. The skill to focus on is showing confidence. This can be achieved by presenting with authority and organized steps. Involve the audience by asking them at the conclusion if there are any questions that you can answer. Have fun with this topic and remember to mark your preparation on your Learning Log for Classical Cash!
Presenters for week 6: Hannah, Harrison, Jonathan, Caleb, and Carlyssa
Memory tips and techniques for Week 5:
History Timeline: We recited the timeline from Creation to Phonecian Civilization and the Alphabet and then dug into Week 5.
Davidic Kingdom (point forward), Solomon's Reign(point to your brain), Israel Divides Into Two Kingdoms (slice with a chop), Homer and Greek Mythology (Hit a home run), The Olympics (runner arm), Founding of Rome (pat several times at different heights), Greece colonized, Democracy Begins (use hand to form columns), Israel and Judah Fall (bend arm at elbow and make it fall down)
Peg Dates for Week 5: Trojan War 1250 B.C. Davidic Kingdom 1011-971 B.C.
I have been very pleased to see the hard work the students are putting in on these Peg Dates. We are also working on them at home and I felt it would be beneficial to provide a drill sheet for the students working on this to practice writing the dates and the events. Each student placed this drill sheet behind their timeline sheet in their binders. The title of the sheet is "Foundations Program - Timeline Card Peg Dates Drill Sheet". Hopefully this tool will make drilling the dates a lot easier. Use the front to write the dates and use the back to write in the major events from the timeline. Keep up the hard work!
History Sentence: Tell me about the Hundred Years' War :
During the 100 Years' War( flash 10 2 times, clap)
Joan of Arc( draw your sword from scabbard with left hand)
and King Charles the VII (draw your sword from scabbard with right hand)
led the French (use right hand as a ball to represent France on the map)
to defeat England (use left hand flattened to represent England on the map)
at the Battle of Orleans. (In time to the music, France punches England off the map)
In the late 1340's, rats
carrying the plague(scurrying fingers and rat face exposed)
killed (slit neck)
one out of three
Europeans. (hold up 1 finger and then three fingers.)
Geography/History Maps European Mountains
Students should practice labeling their maps with the same markings as indicated on the colored map provided by Mrs. Varnell. Mountains are labeled using a triangle and Mountain Ranges are labeled by a dashed line - - - - -. One hint I gave the students is to label Mt. Blanc as a clear triangle and The Matterhorn as a colored-in triangle, this will help them differentiate between the two. Continue to practice labeling all of the locations for weeks 1-5 as you are drilling at home. Parents call out the heading for each week and have the students recite the list while labeling... European Waters, European Countries, European Rivers, European Cities, European Mountains.
Geography Drawing: Continue to practice tracing the continents and the outline of Europe. These are in the GEOGRAPHY section of your student's binder. Practice the CONTINENT OUTLINE MAP as well as the EUROPE TRACING PAGE #1. Continue to work on this at home as time allows. This provides great preparation for Challenge A and cements the shapes of the continents and countries in their minds.
Science: How do animals react to environmental change? Adapt (put on a coat), Migrate (walk in place), Hibernate (go to sleep) A coloring sheet was included in your student's binder to illustrate these concepts.
Latin: Today we introduced 1st Conjugation - Future Tense with the CC audio CD and the drill sheet that we added to the Latin section of their binders. We continue to cover the Latin hand motions as well.
English: We introduced the Objective Pronouns with the Grammar Song provided by Mrs. Varnell and we wrote the pronouns on the Helpful Pronoun Sheet in their binders. Continue to recite/sing and write the pronouns each week.
Math: We wrote the times tables for 9's and 10's on their white boards from 9x1-9x15 and 10x1 to 10x15. The students worked diligently and earned Massive Memory Marbles for their efforts.
Memory Marbles: Without question we should reach the top of the Memory Marble Jar by next week. Opportunities to help the class reach this goal are included in the front pocket of their binders: A science handout on "How do animals react to environmental change?" and an art drawing sheet to practice perspective and OILS drawing were given out this week as OPTIONAL activities to do at home. Students are also welcome to add detail and color to their perspective art projects. I will add Memory marbles for these if they are turned in completed. Only complete these as your time allows at home. I will collect them on any week, they do not have to be completed the week I hand them out. They serve as great time fillers in our home or great on the go school work when we go to doctor's appointments, etc.
Thank you for another blessed and rewarding time with your children. I enjoy and look forward every Tuesday with you. Continue to drill and practice at home. We added the Week 5 copywork sheet in the back of your child's binder. Use these as an additional method of study, especially for those days where they can study independently and show you what they know.
Have a blessed week!
Mrs. Gaines
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