Week 9 Assignments & Updates

"The miracle, or the power, that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application, and perseverance under the prompting of a brave, determined spirit."  Mark Twain


Remember, the Guide outlines all of the assignments, what follows is an update/review of what took place in class and gives a quick glance into the upcoming assignments.


Math:
Algebra ½ Students: We covered Lessons 33 - 36 today.  Everyone seemed to grasp the information so keep up the great work.
Logic:
We discussed in great detail the previous test from Unit 2.  We also did a review of any information covered up to Lesson 22 in preparation for the test next week.  In an effort to help bring the grades up, I will include infomation from Unit 2 and Unit 3 up to Lesson 22.  Other than preparing for the test, there is no additional homework.  As always, take the time to do the Review Questions for each Lesson at the end of the Unit as well as the "Additional Exercises" for any Lesson you may have had questions or difficulty understanding.

Literature:
Great job on the journals!!!  This week we're reading Where the Red Fern Grows.  Even if you've read it before, please take the time to read it again and be prepared for disccusion next week.


History of Science:
Very interesting facts on Marie Currie; and the explanations on the Periodic Tables were right on.  We're working on the great Einstien this week.  See pages 55 - 57 for details.


Current Events:
As an experiment, we broke up into 4 teams this week.  Each team has to research and prepare to debate both the pros and cons of "Illegal Immigration."  I wil draw names to determine which teams debate against one another and which team is on the pro or con side. 

Latin:
Well, things didn't go as well today as last week.  Not everyone did the chart and vocabulary practice and there seemed to be a bit more confusion.  I don't know how to reach the class in this subject because not enough effort is being put on the subject at home.  With that in mind, we may have another parent to teach Latin as we move forward.

Enjoy the week and weekend and don't hesitate to call, text or email me if you need me.

Blessings and Love,
Ms. Sharon