4-6 Grade Week 6

We had a smaller class than usual.  I hope everyone who was out sick feels better soon!

English-- We read and discussed lesson 18 in ILL.  The focus was being able to glean the main idea from each paragraph.We completed the lesson in class. No homework, unless your student would like to complete the postcard handouts from history.

Latin--We discussed SUNT and the properties of plural in Latin. We read pages 10-11 in the reader and completed pages 9-10 in the workbook. Review always helps with a language, but no actual homework.

Religion-- We named and discussed the seven sacraments and defined sacraments.  We discussed the "normal" order in which they would most likely receive the sacraments and then other possible orders.  Time was spent on Baptism and Anointing of the Sick mostly.  

Poetry--We reviewed the words from last week's assignment and discussed the meanings of those words. Homework: The students were asked to find one word not used this week and define it. Also, students are to find at least one example of a great contrast within the poem.  The example given was the difference between hard and soft.

History--We discussed the Ark of the Covenant and its contents.We talked about why each thing was important/significant enough to be included in the ark.  We then discussed the historical view of Jericho and whether they would have known/feared the Hebrews.  Then students finished off the story of the fall of Jericho for us.  The emphasis was on the power of God, but more, the power He gives us if we obey Him. 
Science--We sketched beetles and/or scorpions.  With only one scorpion it was difficult to have everyone work with it.  We discussed class arachnid and why it could still fit under arthropods even with a combined head and thorax.
Geography-- was labeled and on view, but not actually discussed this week.
Thanks for a great class!! Have fun at the field trip!!