Class Assignments for MCA 7/8 2011/12: April 2012

Monday, April 30, 2012

30/04/2012 Monday. Day #2

Your Bible Scripture memory verse is due this Thursday.

Period #1 Grammar 8

We worked in groups on Predicate Nominatives. We went over the lesson in the textbook and then went on line to find more exercises. On Monday, we will go over the self test and then move on to the next exercise.

Home Work - Work on exercises on line.

Period #3 History 7 and 8

Questions on Chapter 7.3.

1. In the story of the Roman Empire under Antony and Octavian, explain the introduction and the first complication.

2. How did Octavian gain the favor of the Roman Republic?

3. What were some of the titles given to Octavian?

4. What was “Pax Romana” and how was it significant to Rome?

5. What did Caesar Augustus do to strengthen the empire? Make a list.

6. Briefly explain each of the following philosophies: stoics, epicureans, and skeptics.

7. What were some benefits of being a citizen in the Roman Empire? (Page 9 )

8. What is meant by a “second, second” language?

9. What is a predominant philosophy of Rome that we see today emerging in North America?

10. Define or explain the significance of the following: synagogues, Septuagint, Messiah, Palestine, Herod.

11. Read over the “Brown Box” on page 80 and make notes.

12. What is meant by BCE and CE? Check it out on the internet in regard to historical time.

HW: Answer questions 7, 8, and 9 for Monday.

Period #4 Literature 7Literature Test on our last unit for Wednesday, May02 This will cover the short story, play and essay. It will be a sight-piece with multiple choice, fill in the blanks, and short answer questions.

We will start poetry on Thursday, May 03.

"Incandescent Genius" page 287

“Incandescent Genius Questions”

1. Explain the meaning of the title of the story.

2. What are a few examples of Thomas Edison being an entrepreneur? What was is motivation to make money?

3. Give a few examples, that show the priority that Edison placed on education.

4. How does the theme “You can’t judge a book by its cover” apply to this article?

5. In what ways could Edison be seen as being unusual?

6. How can he be seen as being both better off than some people and not as well of as other?

7. What was, perhaps, Edison’s greatest invention? Explain.

8. What are some inventions that came about as an immediate result of the development of the light bulb?

9. Make a list of Edison’s inventions.

10. Give some examples of the effort that Edison put into his inventions.

11. What fields, other than that of the light bulb, did Edison work in?

12. What was the secret to his success?

HW: Question 10, 11, and 12 above.

Period #5 Grammar 7 Spelling TEST on Tuesday, May 01. This will be on lists 13, 14, 15 and 16. The vocabulary (definitions) will only be taken from List 16.

LIST #16 - 1. plausible, 2. ambiguous, 3. vent, 4. prodigious, 5. tectonic, 6. seismic, 7 fault, 8. continuous, 9. cautious, 10.redeem, 11. phaseout, 12. celebrity, 13. diode, 14. plausible, 15. potential, 16. facilitate, 17. gregarious, 18.halitosis, 19. ignominy, 20. urgent, 21.condor, 22. legitimate, 23. monotonous, 24. negligible, 25. optimum.

Home Work - Grammar on line. Write your self-test in class on Tuesday. Study for your final Spelling TEST of the year. Lists 13, 14, 15 and 16. Vocabulary in List #16 ONLY. Tuesday TEST in Spelling. Study!!!!

Period #6 - Life Skills. Chicken farms and pig farms.

Period #7 - Literature 8 Literature Test on our last unit for Wednesday, May02 This will cover the short story, play and essay. It will be a sight-piece with multiple choice, fill in the blanks, and short answer questions.
We will start poetry on Thursday, May 03.

The Summit Questions (Page 277)

1. Who was Sir Edmund Hillary and what is he known for today?

2. Who actually headed (the team leader) the expedition to climb Mount Everest?

3. How is mountain climbing truly seen as a team or group activity?

4. Why was Mount Everest considered such a difficult climb?

5. What are some necessary articles of equipment that are needed for a climb of this magnitude?

6. What are some “complications” that occurred throughout the story that increased the excitement?

7. Explain the statement “All was done to make sure that Hillory reached the summit.”

8. How is Tenzing really more important than Hillory?

9. How is the climax so anticlimactic?

10. By using examples from the account of the climb, explain the complexity of the climb and ascent.

HW: Answer questions 7 - end the from "The Summit". Same as Friday. Study for the TEST on Wednesday. Know all of your terminology and notes on short stories and plays.

Friday, April 27, 2012

27/04/2012 Friday, Day #1

Period #1 Grammar 8

We worked in groups on Predicate Nominatives. We went over the lesson in the textbook and then went on line to find more exercises. On Monday, we will go over the self test and then move on to the next exercise.

Home Work - Work on exercises on line.

Period #3 History 7 and 8

Questions on Chapter 7.3.

1. In the story of the Roman Empire under Antony and Octavian, explain the introduction and the first complication.

2. How did Octavian gain the favor of the Roman Republic?

3. What were some of the titles given to Octavian?

4. What was “Pax Romana” and how was it significant to Rome?

5. What did Caesar Augustus do to strengthen the empire? Make a list.

6. Briefly explain each of the following philosophies: stoics, epicureans, and skeptics.

7. What were some benefits of being a citizen in the Roman Empire? (Page 9 )

8. What is meant by a “second, second” language?

9. What is a predominant philosophy of Rome that we see today emerging in North America?

10. Define or explain the significance of the following: synagogues, Septuagint, Messiah, Palestine, Herod.

11. Read over the “Brown Box” on page 80 and make notes.

12. What is meant by BCE and CE? Check it out on the internet in regard to historical time.

HW: Answer questions 7, 8, and 9 for Monday.

We will start poetry on Thursday, May 03.

"Incandescent Genius" page 287

“Incandescent Genius Questions”

1. Explain the meaning of the title of the story.

2. What are a few examples of Thomas Edison being an entrepreneur? What was is motivation to make money?

3. Give a few examples, that show the priority that Edison placed on education.

4. How does the theme “You can’t judge a book by its cover” apply to this article?

5. In what ways could Edison be seen as being unusual?

6. How can he be seen as being both better off than some people and not as well of as other?

7. What was, perhaps, Edison’s greatest invention? Explain.

8. What are some inventions that came about as an immediate result of the development of the light bulb?

9. Make a list of Edison’s inventions.

10. Give some examples of the effort that Edison put into his inventions.

11. What fields, other than that of the light bulb, did Edison work in?

12. What was the secret to his success?

HW: Question 7, 8 and 9 above.

Period #5 Grammar 7 Spelling TEST on Tuesday, May 01. This will be on lists 13, 14, 15 and 16. The vocabulary (definitions) will only be taken from List 16.

Home Work - Grammar on line. Write your self-test in class on Monday (or over the weekend if you want to). Study for your final Spelling TEST of the year. Lists 13, 14, 15 and 16. Vocabulary in List #16 ONLY.

Period #6 - Life Skills.

The Summit Questions (Page 277)

1. Who was Sir Edmund Hillary and what is he known for today?

2. Who actually headed (the team leader) the expedition to climb Mount Everest?

3. How is mountain climbing truly seen as a team or group activity?

4. Why was Mount Everest considered such a difficult climb?

5. What are some necessary articles of equipment that are needed for a climb of this magnitude?

6. What are some “complications” that occurred throughout the story that increased the excitement?

7. Explain the statement “All was done to make sure that Hillory reached the summit.”

8. How is Tenzing really more important than Hillory?

9. How is the climax so anticlimactic?

10. By using examples from the account of the climb, explain the complexity of the climb and ascent.

HW: Answer questions 7 - end the from "The Summit".

Thursday, April 26, 2012

26/04/2012 Thursday, Day #6

The format for this blog has changed from my end so I may make a few errors.

Period #1 Grammar 8

Home Work - Exercise "D" on page 121 for Friday.

Period #3 History 7 and 8

Questions on Chapter 7.3.

1. In the story of the Roman Empire under Antony and Octavian, explain the introduction and the first complication.

2. How did Octavian gain the favor of the Roman Republic?

3. What were some of the titles given to Octavian?

4. What was “Pax Romana” and how was it significant to Rome?

5. What did Caesar Augustus do to strengthen the empire? Make a list.

6. Briefly explain each of the following philosophies: stoics, epicureans, and skeptics.

7. What were some benefits of being a citizen in the Roman Empire? (Page 9 )

8. What is meant by a “second, second” language?

9. What is a predominant philosophy of Rome that we see today emerging in North America?

10. Define or explain the significance of the following: synagogues, Septuagint, Messiah, Palestine, Herod.

11. Read over the “Brown Box” on page 80 and make notes.

12. What is meant by BCE and CE? Check it out on the internet in regard to historical time.

HW: Answer questions 4, 5, and 6 for Friday.

Period #4 Literature 7

"Incandescent Genius" page 287

“Incandescent Genius Questions”

1. Explain the meaning of the title of the story.

2. What are a few examples of Thomas Edison being an entrepreneur? What was is motivation to make money?

3. Give a few examples, that show the priority that Edison placed on education.

4. How does the theme “You can’t judge a book by its cover” apply to this article?

5. In what ways could Edison be seen as being unusual?

6. How can he be seen as being both better off than some people and not as well of as other?

7. What was, perhaps, Edison’s greatest invention? Explain.

8. What are some inventions that came about as an immediate result of the development of the light bulb?

9. Make a list of Edison’s inventions.

10. Give some examples of the effort that Edison put into his inventions.

11. What fields, other than that of the light bulb, did Edison work in?

12. What was the secret to his success?

HW: Question 5 and 6 above.

Period #5 Grammar 7 Spelling TEST on Tuesday, May 01. This will be on lists 13, 14, 15 and 16. The vocabulary (definitions) will only be taken from List 16.

Home Work - Grammar page 106, exercise "A" and Spelling words 20 - 25 of List #16.

Period #6 - Life Skills.

Period #7 - Literature 8

The Summit Questions (Page 277)

1. Who was Sir Edmund Hillary and what is he known for today?

2. Who actually headed (the team leader) the expedition to climb Mount Everest?

3. How is mountain climbing truly seen as a team or group activity?

4. Why was Mount Everest considered such a difficult climb?

5. What are some necessary articles of equipment that are needed for a climb of this magnitude?

6. What are some “complications” that occurred throughout the story that increased the excitement?

7. Explain the statement “All was done to make sure that Hillory reached the summit.”

8. How is Tenzing really more important than Hillory?

9. How is the climax so anticlimactic?

10. By using examples from the account of the climb, explain the complexity of the climb and ascent.

HW: Answer questions 1 - 4 from "The Summit".
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

25/04/2012 Wednesday, Day#5

PIZZA, Thursday at noon.

The format for this blog has changed from my end so I may make a few errors.

Period #1 Grammar 8

Grammar Quiz on pages 115-121 for Friday, April 27.

Spelling Test on Thursday, April 26.

Home Work -Exercise "C" on page 121.Those who have been absent, be sure to have all of the exercises completed up to the HW stated.

Period #3 History 7 and 8

"Rome Revealed - Geography of Canada.

Period #4 Literature 7 Quiz on "A Truth Seeker" tomorrow, Thursday, April 26. This is the quiz that you were supposed to write last Friday but instead wrote the same test as you had written on the 17th. Fill in blanks and three written responses.

"Incandescent Genius" page 287

“Incandescent Genius Questions”

1. Explain the meaning of the title of the story.

2. What are a few examples of Thomas Edison being an entrepreneur? What was is motivation to make money?

3. Give a few examples, that show the priority that Edison placed on education.

4. How does the theme “You can’t judge a book by its cover” apply to this article?

5. In what ways could Edison be seen as being unusual?

6. How can he be seen as being both better off than some people and not as well of as other?

7. What was, perhaps, Edison’s greatest invention? Explain.

8. What are some inventions that came about as an immediate result of the development of the light bulb?

9. Make a list of Edison’s inventions.

10. Give some examples of the effort that Edison put into his inventions.

11. What fields, other than that of the light bulb, did Edison work in?

12. What was the secret to his success?

HW: Question 3 and 4 above.

Period #5 Grammar 7

We reviewed and wrote the Grammar quiz.

Home Work - Grammar page 105, Ex. "A and B" and Spelling words 15 - 20 of List #16. Those who have been absent, be sure to have all of the exercises completed up to the HW stated.

Period #6 - Physical Education.

Period #7 - Literature 8

The Summit Questions (Page 277)

1. Who was Sir Edmund Hillary and what is he known for today?

2. Who actually headed (the team leader) the expedition to climb Mount Everest?

3. How is mountain climbing truly seen as a team or group activity?

4. Why was Mount Everest considered such a difficult climb?

5. What are some necessary articles of equipment that are needed for a climb of this magnitude?

6. What are some “complications” that occurred throughout the story that increased the excitement?

7. Explain the statement “All was done to make sure that Hillory reached the summit.”

8. How is Tenzing really more important than Hillory?

9. How is the climax so anticlimactic?

10. By using examples from the account of the climb, explain the complexity of the climb and ascent.

Looked at "Kloochman Rock".

HW: Read to the end of "The Summit". Be sure to read it jicyhapq.
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Monday, April 23, 2012

24/04/2012 Tuesday, Day #4

Period #1 Grammar 8
PIZZA, Thursday at noon.

Grammar Quiz on pages 115-121 for Friday, April 27.

Spelling Test on Thursday, April 26.

Home Work - Study

Period #3 History 7 and 8

"Rome Revealed - Geography of Canada.

Period #4 Literature 7

"Incandescent Genius" page 287

“Incandescent Genius Questions”

1. Explain the meaning of the title of the story.

2. What are a few examples of Thomas Edison being an entrepreneur? What was is motivation to make money?

3. Give a few examples, that show the priority that Edison placed on education.

4. How does the theme “You can’t judge a book by its cover” NOT apply to this article?

5. In what ways could Edison be seen as being unusual?

6. How can he be seen as being both better off than some people and not as well of as other?

7. What was, perhaps, Edison’s greatest invention? Explain.

8. What are some inventions that came about as an immediate result of the development of the light bulb?

9. Make a list of Edison’s inventions.

10. Give some examples of the effort that Edison put into his inventions.

11. What fields, other than that of the light bulb, did Edison work in?

12. What was the secret to his success?

HW: Question 1 and 2 above.

Period #5 Grammar 7

We reviewed and wrote the Grammar quiz.

Home Work - Grammar page 105 Exercise B 1-10 & C 1-15 and Spelling words 11-15.

Period #6 - Physical Education.

Period #7 - Literature 8

The Summit Questions (Page 277)

1. Who was Sir Edmund Hillary and what is he known for today?

2. Who actually headed (the team leader) the expedition to climb Mount Everest?

3. How is mountain climbing truly seen as a team or group activity?

4. Why was Mount Everest considered such a difficult climb?

5. What are some necessary articles of equipment that are needed for a climb of this magnitude?

6. What are some “complications” that occurred throughout the story that increased the excitement?

7. Explain the statement “All was done to make sure that Hillory reached the summit.”

8. How is Tenzing really more important than Hillory?

9. How is the climax so anticlimactic?

10. By using examples from the account of the climb, explain the complexity of the climb and ascent.

Looked at "Kloochman Rock".

HW: Read to the end of page 280.
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Friday, April 20, 2012

20/04/2012

Period #1 Grammar 8 -
LIST #16 - 1. plausible, 2. ambiguous, 3. vent, 4. prodigious, 5. tectonic, 6. seismic, 7 fault, 8. continuous, 9. cautious, 10.redeem, 11. phaseout, 12. celebrity, 13. diode, 14. plausible, 15. potential, 16. facilitate, 17. gregarious, 18.halitosis, 19. ignominy, 20. urgent, 21.condor, 22. legitimate, 23. monotonous, 24. negligible, 25. optimum.

Home Work -Grammar page 117 1-15 and Spelling words 16-20

Period #3 History 7 and 8 -

Engineering an Empire

Period #4 Literature 7

"Incandescent Genius" page 287

Home Work - Read the rest of the story. JICTIAPQ.

Period #5 & 6 Life Skills

"Forks over Knives"

Period #7 Literature 8

"Kloochman Rock" page 262

We answered questions 9 - 12.

Monday, April 16, 2012

16/04/2012

Read the Blog every night.
I have noon duty all next week..
Don't forget to bring a book to read for Tuesday when you complete the CAT's. Make it Christian base or application.
Grammar 8 - Spelling TEST on Lists 13 - 16 when we complete List #16.
We are working on list #16.

LAST LIST #16 - 1. plausible, 2. ambiguous, 3. vent, 4. prodigious, 5. tectonic, 6. seismic, 7 fault, 8. continuous, 9. cautious, 10.redeem, 11. phaseout, 12. celebrity, 13. diode, 14. plausible, 15. potential, 16. facilitate, 17. gregarious, 18.halitosis, 19. ignominy, 20. urgent, 21.condor, 22. legitimate, 23. monotonous, 24. negligible, 25. optimum.

Home Work - Gram. Ex. "A" on page 116 Words 10 - 15.Grammar exercise "B".

Period #3 History 7 and 8 -

We started 7.3 on Octavian - Caesar Augustus..

The First Triumvirate – Julius Caesar

Gnaeus Pompeius (Pompey)

Marcus Crassus

The Second Triumvirate – Octavian (Augustus) AKA – Caesar Augustus

Marcus Lepidus

Mark Antony

1. In the story of the Roman Empire under Antony and Octavian, explain the introduction and the first complication.

2. How did Octavian gain the favor of the Roman Republic?

3. What were some of the titles given to Octavian?

4. What was “Pax Romana” and how was it significant to Rome?

5. What did Caesar Augustus do to strengthen the empire? Make a list.

6. Briefly explain each of the following philosophies: stoics, epicureans, and skeptics.

7. What were some benefits of being a citizen in the Roman Empire? (Page 9 )

8. What is meant by a “second, second” language?

9. What is a predominant philosophy of Rome that we see today emerging in North America?

10. Define or explain the significance of the following: synagogues, Septuagint, Messiah, Palestine, Herod.

11. Read over the “Brown Box” on page 80 and make notes.

12. What is meant by BCE and CE? Check it out on the internet in regard to historical time.

Home work.- None

Period #4 English Literature 7

“A Truth Seeker” - Page - 278.

Questions on the essay on Michael Faraday.

1. Although not from a wealthy household, what did Michael Faraday get from his home life?

2. What attitude towards people did he adopt from working as a newspaper carrier?

3. How does this first section of the essay indicate that a person is raised by a community?

4. By referring to page 279, explain the expression “some things are merely a means to an end.”

5. Explain two lesson of life that Faraday revealed on page 279. Are they universally accepted?

6. Faraday was offered the opportunity to inherit a business but refused. Was it a wise thing to do?

7. How does this essay illustrate the theme “Never give up on your dreams.”?

8. How did Faraday achieve “Immortal fame”?

9. Faraday struggled at times with the desire to go back home but he was “restrained by the wish for improvement”. Explain the meaning of this statement.

10. Explain the significance of the “course of juvenile lectures”.(Page 281, Column “A” second paragraph)

11. List some of Faraday’s accomplishments.

12. List some of his awards for his accomplishments.

13. How does the last paragraph sum up the person of Michael Faraday?

Home Work: Read "A Truth Seeker". Be sure that you read it carefully. JICYHAPQ Answer questions 12 and 13 above from "A Truth Seeker".

Period #5 English Grammar 7 - Spelling Quiz on Tuesday, April 17, on List #15.

LIST # 15 - 1. pragmatic, 2. expansive, 3. cunning, 4. instigator, 5. prognosis, 6. vile, 7. animosity, 8. tersely, 9. degenerate, 10. context, 11. extrapolate, 12 slur, 13. emulate, 14. relapse, 15. divine, 16. appease, 17. analogy, 18. nocturnal, 19. communal, 20. sabbatical, 21. ascertain, 22. computation, 23. connive, 24. postulate, 25. chagrin.

LAST LIST #16 - 1. plausible, 2. ambiguous, 3. vent, 4. prodigious, 5. tectonic, 6. seismic, 7 fault, 8. continuous, 9. cautious, 10.redeem, 11. phaseout, 12. celebrity, 13. diode, 14. plausible, 15. potential, 16. facilitate, 17. gregarious, 18.halitosis, 19. ignominy, 20. urgent, 21.condor, 22. legitimate, 23. monotonous, 24. negligible, 25. optimum.

Home Work - "Exercise A" P. 104 and words 6-10 list 16.

Note: BEKA quiz on Tuesday April 24th P. 100-105

Period # 6 - Life Skills - IJM and importance of an education.

Period # 7 English Literature 8 -

Kloochman Rock Literature 8 April 2012

1. How can Kloochman Rock be seen as a challenging climb?

2. What details given would lead a person to think that these young were impulsive?

3. Why did Doug and Bill not want to take the “easy routes”?

4. How can going down a mountain face be seen as being more dangerous than going up?

5. Explain the “high tension” moment that happens on page 263 column “B”?

6. Would you say that these boys were adventurous gamblers? Explain.

7. People often don’t say the way that they really feel until it is too late. How is this seen just before Doug jumps?

8. The next complication in the story was when they found out that they had to climb back down the face. What was the immediate problem with this and how did they resolve it?

9. Once they did make it to the bottom it was mid-afternoon. What would be the obvious thing to do at this time of day after almost losing your life?

10. What was the scene that flashed through Bill’s mind when hanging by his finger-tips?

11. Explain the meaning of “If I die, it will be glory. If I live, it will be gain.” that Doug did not understand.

12. What does their “bragging”, at the end of the story, reveal about their character?

Next story – “The Summit”. Then we start poetry.

Home Work: Read the next story, "Kloochman Rock". Read it carefully. JICTIAPQ. Answer questions 9-11 on the blog.