Last week, students jumped into our ELA routines. First, students learned about building our schemas in order to become stronger readers and writers. Then, we started our first set of vocabulary words from Wordly Wise, as well as our first prefix of the year (un-). At the end of the week, we reviewed the elements of stories and the plot mountain. In Writing, students reviewed the 8 parts of speech through various station activities, then capped off the week with a short quiz (minor grade!).
This week, we will continue reviewing story elements and read our first short story. Lesson 1 vocabulary words will continue to be our focus, as well as a new prefix (con-). Please note that our word parts study is happening alongside our vocabulary study since the word parts are included in our current vocabulary list. Learning word parts will help students connect words and understand the meaning of unfamiliar words that they may encounter. During our Writing period, we will review simple, compound, and complex sentences, as well as coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.
**A quick note about our vocabulary and word parts study - We will spend approximately three to three and a half weeks with each set of Wordly Wise words. You should expect to see your student reviewing the words often. All students have created flashcards to use at home and in school. Next week, students will have their first quiz for the Lesson 1 words. They will be assessed on their knowledge of the definitions only. In a few weeks, they will have their first vocabulary test, which will assess their knowledge of synonyms, antonyms, and using the words in context.
Upcoming Assessments
Friday, 9/27: Wordly Wise Lesson 1 Quiz
Homework
Monday Night
1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Study vocab. notecards
3. Complete IXL F.9
4. Charge your Chromebook
Tuesday Night
1. Study vocab. notecards
2. Finish assigned Wordly Wise pages
3. Complete IXL F.2
4. Charge your Chromebook
Wednesday Night
1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Study vocab. notecards
3. Complete IXL F.3
4. Charge your Chromebook
Thursday Night
1. Read for 20 minutes
2. Study vocab. notecards
3. Complete Sentence Structure worksheet
4. Charge your Chromebook
Last week, students shared the time or place that makes them feel close to God. We learned about the lives of St. Peter Claver, St. Vincent de Paul, and Saint Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa). We finished up the week by starting Chapter One in Christ Our Life.
This week, students will learn about reading the Bible, why we study the Old Testament, and the ways that God reveals himself to us.
Upcoming Assessments
- Wednesday, 10/2: Christ Our Life Chapter One Quiz
Honors Math - Last week, we completed work with decimal multiplication and division and learned how to convert metric measures. The class will have a math test on lesson 1.1-1.5 on MONDAY. Next, we will begin working with integers.
Level Math - We explored equivalent ratios, the different methods to simplify fractions (ratios) and ratio tables. The class will have a test on MONDAY on the ratio topics we have worked on during the past two weeks. We will learn what makes a proportional relationship and how to solve proportions next.
Next week, they will learn about the different types of variables and apply this to another lab, or possibly two if we can fit them in next week. Everything they are currently learning will be applied to each experiment they do this year, as well as their science fair projects. I hope you enjoy the pictures of their lab in this week's photo album.