April 30

CE

We went over expectations for leading class prayer and divided up into groups.  We'll be leading class prayer May 22, 24, 29, and 31 in both D and B blocks.

Homework:

Written on Our Hearts:

• read pp. 94-96 (up to For Review)
• read and take notes on Joshua (textbook and Biblical passages indicated in book) pp. 96-103 total but not everything is due next class; due Wednesday us p. 96 up to page 98 just before "The abundance of the land"

EN

We did AR and got our books for independent novel study. You chose Theodore Boone Kid Lawyer and The Outsiders.

We filled in a calendar for May, showing when the novel project would be due (May 29) and when Day 1s are.  You need to plan your reading so you can finish your projects on time.

Projects include your choice of: comic strip, book jacket, poster, timeline, power point/prezi.

April 24

D block:

• Moses practice test
• Book Talks

B block:

• Renaissance in-class essay

April 23

• HW: Complete the paragraph for the SS picture (tornado).

Tuesday:

• D block - Moses pre-test, book talks
• B block - Renaissance in-class essay, silent reading

Wednesday (12:45 dismissal):

• mapping

Thursday (guest speaker 12:00-1:00):

• D block - Moses test followed by silent reading
• B block - creative writing

Friday (Cancer Fundraising Day)

• SS: bring cue cards and other test prep materials, including your textbook to prepare for May 3 Renaissance test.

April 20

D block:

We had our skits and group-assessed them. Those who missed class today will have to do a make-up assignment.

Next week: Tuesday - practice test for Moses then book talks, Thursday - Moses test then silent reading

B block:

We spent this short class reading.

Next week: Tuesday - Renaissance Essay (Bring your research.) Thursday - surprise

General Reminders:

Fakebook links should be sent in by midnight tonight.

Start working on your portfolios.

April 18

Due by midnight tonight: profile page for Renaissance person
Due by midnight Friday: group page

In Socials tomorrow, we will continue our study of current events.
In CE on Friday, we will have the rest of the Ten Commandments skits then work on studying for a test next week.
In English on Friday, we will start some poetry.