LITERATURE: HOMEWORK 9/13-9/17

Hasn't it been fun to read a book as deliciously quirky as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? I've just finished it, and I have to say I'm kind of sad it's over! You have one more homework assignment for this book: Finish the book by Monday, September 13. I will be giving you your last study guide for this book at school on Friday, along with your new list of spelling words for NEXT Friday, September 17. In the meantime, you are to read your library books at home for your 30 minutes of reading every day (and have your parents sign your log!) At school, we'll be doing some fun projects with Charlie.

Parents, with your permission, I would like to show 2 scenes from the most recent film of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with Johnny Depp: the scene where they first arrive at the factory and are in the Chocolate Room, and the scene where Veruca gets "squirreled" away as a "bad nut." I will be sending home a permission slip since this movie is rated PG. If you prefer that your child doesn't watch these scenes, I will make sure your wishes are followed.

Remember not to put off your reading of this last assignment until the last minute--read some every day (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and answer the study questions for your last quiz over this book on Monday. If you are sad to see it end, you can always get the sequel, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, by Roald Dahl, and see what happens to Charlie!

HOMEWORK: For the week of September 13-17

For Monday, finish Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, pages 125-162 (Chapters 25-30)

Answer your study questions and be ready to turn those in on Monday before the quiz.

For the rest of the week, READ AT LEAST 30 MINUTES EVERY DAY!

Study the spelling and vocabulary words below for your test on Friday, 17th. Your Reading Log is also due--ask me for a copy if you need one!

SPELLING/VOCABULARY for the week of September 13-17. Test on Friday, 17th

1. miraculous

2. nervous

3. frightening

4. fascinating

5. astonishing

6. spellbinding (also be able to give a definition)

7. congratulate

8. obstinate (also be able to give a definition)

9. immediate

10. squirrel

11. banister (also be able to give a definition)

12. extraordinary

LITERATURE: HOMEWORK 9/7-9/10

Yummy! Every time I read more Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I get hungry for something sweet! Don't you? This week, we will be continuing to read and discuss this novel. We have some scrumptious activities planned, too, so that you can get a better first hand idea of what a candy factory is like!

Please remember that you can start studying your spelling words and vocabulary as soon as this blog post is made. You will also receive a hard copy of these words that you can study in the car, at breakfast, and whenever you are "on the go!" I will give you these on Tuesday. Because we have a shorter week, and because several of you didn't master the words from last week, our list will be shorter, and will include some of last week's words. STUDY them every night. And don't forget to get all your reading assignments done on time, with your study questions filled out to help you on the reading quizzes. You should be reading at least 30 minutes every night, and getting your parents to sign your READING LOG, which will be due every Friday.

"Sweet" Reading!

HOMEWORK for the WEEK of SEPTEMBER 7-10. 2010

To be read by Tuesday, September 7--Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, pp. 77-92; study questions answered.

For Wednesday, September 8--C&theCF, pp. 93-109; study questions answered

For Thursday, September 9--C&theCF, pp. 109-125; study questions answered

For Friday, September 10--No reading homework; Spelling/Vocabulary test; READING LOGS DUE.

For Monday, September 13--C&theCF, pp. 125-161 (finish the book!) Study questions answered.

SPELLING/VOCABULARY for the week of September 7-10: Test Friday, September 10

1. mischievous (from last week)

2. mysterious (from last week)

3. scrumptious (from last week)

4. gorgeous (from last week)

5. furious (also be able to write a definition)

6. anxious

7. monstrous (also be able to write a definition)

8. fabulous

9. ludicrous (also be able to write a definition)

10 dessert (also be able to write a definition)

BIBLE: Elijah, Elijah, ELIJAH!

So far we have studied about Elijah and the Prophets of Baal, Elijah Confronts Ahab and this week we started Elijah Taken to Heaven. On Tuesday, when we get back from our wonderful 3 day weekend, we'll be writing an obituary for Elijah telling anyone who reads it all we have learned about God's prophet Elijah and remembering the great deeds and miracles he performed. On Wednesday we will have a test all about Elijah, covering all 3 of these lessons. So get ready and put your thinking caps on!

On Thursday we'll be moving into the ministry of Elisha and how he used the double portion of Elijah's spirit.

Latin I

We're off! This week in Latin we have begun memorizing a Table Blessing in Latin. Students are to be able to recite this short prayer in class by next Thursday, September 9. Have them practice any opportunity they can. They have been practicing before lunch at school! Once we get this one down, we will begin working on the Lord's Prayer.

Benedic, Domine nos (Bless us, O Lord)

et haec Tua dona (and these Thy gifts)

quae de Tua largitate (which from your bounty)

sumus sumpturi (we are about to receive)

Per Christum Dominum nostrum. (through Christ our Lord.)

Amen

We've also been discussing singular and plural in nouns and adjectives as well as agreement between nouns and adjectives. In Latin, the adjective follows the noun it is describing. For instance in English we would say the pretty girl but in Latin it is puella pulchra.

Vocabulary :: adjectives

alta--high

magna--large

parva--small

longa--long

pulchra--pretty

bona--good

nova--new

Have a great Labor Day Weekend. Valete!

Latin II

Salvete! It's been a fun week. We've really been working hard on reviewing sentences and sentence structure. We reviewed the 2nd conjugation verbs (those ending in -ere).

We have begun to learn Psalm 23 in Latin. This is no small task! We will read a new line or two each class until we are able to read the entire 17 lines. See for yourself, this is not an easy passage to learn! I'm so proud!

Psalmus 23
Dominus pascit me, et nihil mihi deerit;
in pascuis virentibus me collocavit,
super aquas quietis eduxit me.
Animam meam refecit.
Deduxit me super semitas iustitiae propter nomen suum.
Nam et si ambulavero in Valle umbrae Mortis,
non timebo mala, quoniam Tu mecum es,
virga Tua et baculus Tuus,
ipsa me consolata sunt.
Parasti in conspectu meo mensam
adversus eos, qui tribulant me;
impinguasti in oleo caput meum,
et calix meus redundat.
Etenim benignitas et misericordia subsequentur me
omnibus diebus vitae meae,
et inhabitabo in Domo Domini
in longitudinem dierum.

And if all that wasn't enough we've added some new vocabulary words:
me--me, my, myself
quid--what
nihil--nothing
non--not
saepe--often
si--if
cogitare--to think, to consider
debere--to owe; ought, must
errare--to wander; to make a mistake
monere--to warn, to advise
servare--to save, to guard
terrere--to frighten, terrify
videre--to see

Show Some Spirit!

Back by popular demand, we are offering the navy blue CCS Knights shirt in short sleeve. Please return this form to the office to place your order. Orders are due no later than Friday, September 10. The cost is $12.

We do have some long sleeve Knights t-shirts available as well. The cost for the long sleeve t-shirt is $15.

Field Trip Permission Form

We will be going to the CAC on Thursday, September 29 to visit the Hands On: Water exhibit. We will leave school around 11 a.m. and return no later than 1 p.m. Please print out the permission form, fill out the requested information, and return it to school with your child by Monday, September 26.

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