We had a full class today, covering all of our topics: Writing, Literature, and Grammar
We started the class with our Quick Write, For today's prompts, they had 3 options: They could write about National Chocolate Day (10/28), about National Cat Day, or about something that refreshes them.
The best advice I got when I first started homeschooling was to figure out what was refreshing and to do it often.
I talked a bit about the fact that because these days are challenging, we all need to figure out how to keep balanced and at peace. As an addendum to this topic, I referenced an article about the benefits of science.
Our Words of the Day
biblioklept -- fr. Greek biblio, "book" and klept, "thief" -- someone who steals books
psephology -- fr. Greek I, "small stone" -- the study of elections, taken from the ancient practice of dropping pebbles or small stones in order to cast a vote.
sophomoric -- fr. Greek sophos, "wise" and moros, "foolish" -- conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
After our beginning of the class activities, we had a quick check in regarding homework. I handed back homework and fielded questions about homework. The pre-writes and rough drafts of their Biography Essays were due today. For students who have not finished their essays, they should finish them by the end of the weekend. If their rough drafts are much later than that, they might not get them back next Thursday. I will be sending out Midterm grades before next week's class.
As I said, the Rough Drafts of the Biography Essays were due today. Students don't have a writing assignment for next week, but next week in class we'll be going through the introductions in writing circles. Note: I'll make copies of their introductions to bring to class.
We have finished Animal Farm, and are on to the next book, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. I gave a short introduction to the book; students should read the printed introduction and take the short quiz. They were given their books at the beginning of the semester and should read Stave One and answer 3 Study Guide Questions. For your information, Charles Dickens named his chapters "Staves," the plural of staff, to tie in with the music theme of "carol."
We had a presentation about Conjunctions today from our 2 Zoom students, Rachel and Julia. They did a good job planning and executing a presentation all as distance learning students. They had a video, a game, and homework.
By next week, I will have midterm grades for students. If they have any missing work, they should get it in.
Have a good weekend. Who knows, the snow might be gone fairly soon, and we'll have fall again.
Blessings,
Mrs. Prichard
Assignments for Next Week
-- Finish Pre-Write & Rough Draft if it has not been handed in on 10/29
-- Read the Introduction to A Christmas Carol
-- Introduction to A Christmas Carol Quiz
-- 3 Study Guide Questions
-- Conjunctions Homework (from Rachel & Julia)
-- Conjunctions Homework (GC)
-- Conjunctions Evaluation (GC)
-- IVAN Review (if not done)
Links for This Week
Class Notes (10/29)
Quick Write (10/29)
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