Second Semester, Week 8

"Lots of people limit their possibilities by giving up easily. Never tell yourself this is too much for me. It's no use. I can't go on. If you do you're licked, and by your own thinking too. Keep believing and keep on keeping on."    Norman Vincent Peale

Math:
Algebra ½ Students: We covered Lessons 93 - 96today. Don't forget to complete the exercises and stay on top of your weekly tests.


Logic:
The Logic Tests were returned today.  In an effort not to discourage, but rather encourage, I did not put an actual "letter grade" on the tests, only marked those that were missed. We reviewed Lessons 13 and 14 today; as well as covered Lesson 15 and worked most of the problems in Exercise 15.  Complete the Exercises for all three Lessons by next week.

Literature:
The short stories today truly helped us to look at our lives and the suffering that took place in the life of Christ for us.  It was a moving discussion.  Continue working on your own short stories this week and read "The Necklace" this week and be prepared to answer the discussion questions.

Defeating Darwinism
Another week of great work on the DD Chapter this week.  I'll mix up the pairings next week so be prepared for more of the same with Chapter 8.  We are one week away from the Quiz and end of the book.  Chemistry will begin week 11 so if you haven't purchased Discovering Atomos, please do so.




Mock Trial:
Great Opening Statements!!!  I was really pleased with the effort put into this assignment.  Within the next few weeks, I'll ask that everyone email many of the papers written to the people/teams that will need them for further insight.

Parts were assigned today, so now the really difficult work begins.  It is your job to know your role/part inside and out.  As lawyers, you must not only know your case, but every thing about the case, your witnesses and the witnesses of your opponents.  If you are a witness, you must take on the persona of your character as if it were your alter-ego and you are striving for an Academy Award. Play time is definitely over and it's now game on! Any slip up, missed piece of evidence, or failure to know your character could cost your team the case.  While we're truly out to have fun and learn, we also want to put forth our best efforts to bring home the win.

I'll attach important information on writing your direct and cross examination questions for the three prosecution witnesses (Chaney, May and Porter) in the email.  This portion of the assignment is for EVERYONE, not just the prosecution attorneys.



Latin:
See Mrs. Richardson's separate email regarding your assignments.

Enjoy the week and weekend. 


Blessings and Love,

Ms. Sharon