Semester 2 Week 2 Recap:
Bible Devotion
-We discussed the topic of angels in the Bible.
-We compared the Bible’s description of angels to how they are pictured by artists in the past. The Bible describes angels as having the appearance of men and no wings.
-We looked at the description of the cherubim in Ezekiel chapters 1 and 10, which do have wings. By comparing the description of the 4 faces of cherubim in chapters 1 and 10, you see that the face of a cherub is the face of an ox. We discussed that the Devil, formerly known as Lucifer, was the anointed cherub that covered the throne of God. It makes sense that the golden calf was worshipped in the past (see Exodus 32 and I Kings 12) since Satan desires is to “be like the most High” (Is.14:14) and receive the worship that is due only to God.
Latin
-Discussed and practiced the use of the interrogative particle -ne as we worked through several of the sentence translations in exercise 132.
-**Remind your student to practice daily their vocabulary flash cards.
Research
-Yet another week of excellent presentations!
-The students presented their research on marsupials and we discussed the next topic: whales and dolphins.
**One concern I had was that there was only one student who had a bibliography accompanying their research paper. A bibliography page is expected with every research paper, since this is an important part of writing a research paper. The student’s work will be considered incomplete without it, unless I receive a written note from the parent excusing their student from this task.
Logic (Math)
-We explored the mathematic constant, Pi (π). Pi is found by dividing the circumference by the diameter of a circle. We measured the circumference and diameter of various round objects in the room (clocks, stools, frisbees, containers) and divided C/D. There were several calculations that came close the Pi, which is 3.14 (rounded to the nearest hundredth for the sake of sanity). Using this calculation ∏=C/D, we where able to figure out the circumference (C=∏•D). Since the diameter is the radius x 2, we derived the classic formula of C=2r∏.
-Master Richardson presented a math problem that the group worked through together.
-**I reminded the students to each bring a math problem each week and to be prepared to lead the class in working out the problem. It is ok if the student is uncertain how to solve the problem...the point of the exercise is to lead the group in solving it by means of discussion. Let me know if you are excusing your student from this task.
Exposition and Composition (Lost Tools of Writing)
-The literary tool of Division was introduced, which is found under the Essay 5: Arrangement lesson in the LTW teacher’s book. We used examples from The Secret Garden and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
-**I would recommend watching the lesson online to help your student better understand it.
-**The Ch A Guide calls for an ANI chart with 30 items per column but only one student had fulfilled the assignment with most students’ ANI charts having between 15-20 items per column. The student’s work will be considered incomplete with fewer than 30 items per column, unless I receive a written note from the parent excusing their student from this task. After your student has filled their chart as much as they can, it is recommended that you, as their teacher, discuss the 5 Common Topics with your student in order to complete it.
Debate (Geography)
-The students practiced drawing the Middle East from memory. We then discussed the next section of Asia to draw, which was mainly made up of the “-stans”. I had provided the parents with several pages of information at the parent dinner several weeks ago. In that packet of papers was a 5 wk breakdown of Asia. I asked the students if they had seen this and none of them had, so you might want to provide a copy to your student so they have a clear understanding of what to do each week. Asia is rather large, so the 5 wk breakdown chart definitely helps. It is also what the students will be drawing in class each week.
Rhetoric (ICJH)
-We discussed chapter 16 of ICJH. There was meaningful conversation regarding what makes up a human. We discussed that humans have a soul and spirit in addition to a body. (I Thes. 5:23).
-We reviewed the catechism questions by playing a game whereby the students were split into two teams and when they gave the correct answer to the catechism question they were able to pick a lego piece or two out of a bin of legos. At the end, whichever team had built the best lego creation won. It was a lot of fun watching them build.
-We reviewed the catechism questions by playing a game whereby the students were split into two teams and when they gave the correct answer to the catechism question they were able to pick a lego piece or two out of a bin of legos. At the end, whichever team had built the best lego creation won. It was a lot of fun watching them build.
Have a great week. I look forward to having our full class back together. Miss Chavez, Miss Lo, and Miss Morse, we missed you! A BIG Thank you to Crystal for subbing!
-Corey
