06 Oct/2011, Thursday.

I have early morning duty this week, so that means that I will only be available at noon and after school. 
NOTE: You may come up to the room at noon if you are  going to do work or make up time. Some still owe me washroom time from last week. 

There are still five students who have not sent me their E-mail address(mostly grade 7) and there are at least 11 students who have not brought in their boxes of facial tissue (i.e. Kleenex). When you don't bring your boxes, I end up paying for them and I do not really want to buy 22 boxes of tissue.

Period #1 English Grammar- Spelling Quiz on Thursday, Oct. 06. on List #3.
Grammar on semicolon again. Spelling words 1 - 5 of List #4.
List #4 1. disdain, 2. longevity, 3. triage, 4. blog (verb), 5. endearment, 6. segregate, 7. foibles, 8. alms,       9. vex, 10. haughtily, 11. polytheists, 12. corruption, 13. transaction, 14. obliging, 15. disdain, 16. defiant, 17. conscientious, 18. allay, 19. hysterics, 20. frenzy, 21. presentiment, 22. attribute, 23. interchangeable, 24. dogmatic, 
  We will be spending a lot more time on the Grammar rules. Some people are having difficulty in specific situations and these need to be resolved.
 H.W. - Spelling words 1 - 5 in List #3. Spelling (Know how to spell each word, define each word and use each word in a sentence that shows the meaning of the word.)Grammar - . Ex. A and B on pages 34 and 35.

Period #3 History 7 - Quiz on Pages 9 - 14 on Tuesday or Wednesday. (BEKA quiz - fill in the blanks, true/false, and identify. Remember Grade 8 students that you have your Map Quiz on Friday.
We completed the Video form the morning chapel and I went over a piece of my own on "The Cool Fool" - why we go through different phases in life.
  Since we have L.S. during History, I am giving HW for Wednesday. 
Grade 8 students wrote the Chapter 1 quiz.  
We got into Chapter 2 and covered up to page11. I checked the HW.
H.W.- Read Genesis Chapter 12. Make sure that you have read to the end of page 13 for Tuesday and for Wednesday be sure to have answered Questions 1 - 4 on page 14.


Period #4 English Literature 7
  "I Meet the Sheriff".
We started work on the intro. and statement for the rough copy.
You are to find a theme and show how it is illustrated in "I Meet the Sheriff". This is to be expressed in an "all-purpose" paragraph. We will work on the rough copy of the paragraph tomorrow.
We will be working on this paragraph in class over the next few days.
 H.W. - Complete the introductory sentence and statement.


Period #5 English Grammar 7 - 

Parts of the "All-Purpose Paragraph" (Always follow the rules for Formal Writing that I gave you in class)
1. Introduction -
     This introduces the topic of the paragraph to the reader. It does not state how it will be covered or the context of the topic.
2. Statement -
     This indicates how the subject will be covered, the point that is to be proven, the sources for proof and shows how the topic will be covered.
3. Example -
     In order to prove a point there needs to be examples or sources. At this point the evidence, usually in the form of examples, is presented.
4. Explanation -
     At this point the example must be tied in to the topic or point that is being made. The connections need to be made between the example and the topic. How does the example prove the point.
5. Conclusion -
     This part of the paragraph reflects the statement but also comments on how it was proven.

LIST #3 - 1. drowsy,  2.proclamation, 3. disgruntled, 4. dastardly, 5. recalibrate, 6.discreet, 7. pervasive, 8. propensity, 9. pixel, 10. sync. 11. pontificate, 12. belittle, 13. skeptic, 14. desecrate, 15. innocuous, 16. obligation, 17. procrastinate, 18. obstinate, 19. ostracize, 20. propagate, 21. Prudence, 22. Procure, 23. pall, 24. phenomenon, 25. precarious
List #4 1. disdain, 2. longevity, 3. triage, 4. blog (verb), 5. endearment, 6. segregate, 7. foibles, 8. alms,       9. vex, 10. haughtily, 11. polytheists, 12. corruption, 13. transaction, 14. obliging, 15. disdain, 16. defiant, 17. conscientious, 18. allay, 19. hysterics, 20. frenzy, 21. presentiment, 22. attribute, 23. interchangeable, 24. dogmatic,
  
H. W. -List #3 words 10 - 15. Spelling (Know how to spell each word, define each word and use each word in a sentence that shows the meaning of the word.)   Work on your outline for Lit. 7.

Period # 6 - Phys. Ed. today. Tomorrow is a double/double in periods 5 and 6. Friday is a double/double in periods 6 and 7. On Friday, you can bring treats low on sugar and no caffeinated beverages.

Period # 7 English Literature 8  .
Checked HW.
We reviewed romanticism and realism. Students reviewed plot, theme, setting, character, tone, mood, point of view, from last years classes. 
Substitute Question #4 - How was Marilla's response to Anne's adventure different from Matthew's response and why were they different?
HW: Read "Another April". Briefly state which element of the short story the author focuses: plot, theme, setting, or character.