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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

9.30.20

L 7-8

No reading assignment for tomorrow.  Absentees, work on getting caught up.

L 9-10

We are working on "Simile."

WL

Book 18

B 7-8

We are working on I Kings 12.  Some questions to review: 1. What was Jeroboam's request?  2.  What was Rehoboam's foolish response?  3.  Why do you think he gave this foolish response?  4.  How did Jeroboam and the northern tribes react? 

B 9-10

Quiz tomorrow on Gen. 6-11A.

F1

Review commands sheet.

F2

QSJ 10 due Friday.  Expect a book test on Monday.

F3

Book test on Fri.


Tuesday, September 29, 2020

9.29.20

A reminder to all absentees: Upon your return, a) turn in any work you have completed; b) see me about handouts you may have missed; c) get notes from a classmate; d) begin completing unfinished homework and missed test and quizzes.  Thank you. 

L 7-8

Read and know the rest of "Hades" (especially the Furies) and all of "Demeter" (including the story of Persephone). 

L 9-10

Quiz tomorrow on the patriotic poems.

WL

Book 17.

B 7-8

We are working on I Kings 12--the coronation of Rehoboam.

B 9-10

Quiz Thursday on Gen. 6-11A.

F1

Quiz tomorrow on classroom labels.

F2

QSJ 9A due tomorrow.

F3

Finish the book for tomorrow.

Monday, September 28, 2020

9.28.20

L 7-8

Absentees, get notes.

Read and know "Poseidon."

L 9-10

Absentees, get notes.

We finished "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing."  Listen to it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngFDy52eCZY

Quiz Wednesday on the patriotic songs.

WL

Read and know Book 16 with sparkle.

TK

Read and know FOTR chs. 2& 3 for Friday.

B 7-8

Quiz tomorrow on I Kings 9-11.

B 9-10

We are working on Gen. 11A--Tower of Babel.

Absentees, get notes.

F1

Quiz on classroom labels Wednesday.

F2

Due tomorrow: QSJ 8, Part A only.

Absentees, get notes.

Friday, September 25, 2020

9.25.20

 L 7-8

Read and know "Athene" chapter.  Absentees, also read and know "Hera."  Absentees, get notes.

L 9-10

We are working on "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing." Absentees, get notes. 

WL

Book 15.  Complete Book 13 quiz as a homework assignment.

TK

Read and know ch.1 of FOTR for Mon.

B 7-8

Expect a quiz on Tuesday on I Kings 9-11. Absentees, get notes.

B 9-10

We are finishing Gen. 10.  Absentees, get notes.

F1

Review classroom objects and recent vocabulary.

F2

Absentees, read ch. 7 and do the QSJ.

F3

Finish the book.



Thursday, September 24, 2020

9.24.20

L 7-8

We began the Greek myths unit with Zeus.  No assignment.

L 9-10

"America the Beautiful": We finished the translation, went over the main poetical features, and identified a theme.  Absentees, get notes.

WL

Absentees should pick up a list of questions on Book 13 to do as homework.  Read and sparkle Book 14 for tomorrow. 

Tolkien

Finish The Hobbit for tomorrow. 

B 7-8

We are working on I Kings 11--Solomon's idolatry.

B 9-10

We are finishing Gen. 9--the curse on Canaan.

F1

Review classroom labels and recent vocabulary.

F2

Ch. 6 QSJ due for tomorrow. 

F3

Finish ch. 7.


Wednesday, September 23, 2020

9.23.20

L 7-8

No assignment.  Tomorrow we begin a unit on Greek myths.

L 9-10

We are working on "America the Beautiful."   Absentees, get notes.

WL

Book 13.

B 7-8

We are finishing I Kings 10--Solomon's riches. Absentees, get notes.

B 9-10

We are working on Gen. 9.  Absentees, get notes.

F1

Review recent vocabulary.

F2

Do QSJ for ch. 6. Absentees, get notes.

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

9.22.20

7-8 Lit

Prepare for a quiz on " I Have a Dream."

9-10 Lit

Expect a quiz on "New Colossus."  Absentees, get notes.

WL

Book 12.

7-8 Bible

Review the "cracks and bricks" of Solomon's reign.

9-10 Bible

We are working on the flood narrative in Gen. 8. Absentees, get notes.

F1

Lots of new vocabulary today--review.  Absentees, get notes.

F2

Prepare for a quiz on the farm cards.

F3

Finish ch. 6.