Mrs. Plueger

WEEK 33 (5/10 - 5/16): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Tuesday night work:  

• Review noun and adjective vocabulary and noun declensions for the NOUNS/ADJECTIVES review quizzes tomorrow.

Wednesday night work:  

• Complete the parsing and translation of sentence #8 in the final review document - this one is going from English into Latin.  

Friday/Monday work:

• Work on sentences 16. and 17. in the packet.  Answers will be emailed later. 

• Review all Chapter 1-10 vocabulary.

• Practice the paradigms for laudo, laudare; moneo, monere; ago, agere; capio, capere; audio, audire; sum, esse; possum, posse

• Practice the noun endings for the 2nd M, 1st, 2nd N, 3rd M/F and 3rd N declension. 

• Practice the paradigms for amicus, amici; vir, viri; porta, portae; bellum, belli; rex, regis; virtus, virtutis; corpus, corporis 

• Practice the paradigms for hic, haec, hoc; ille, illa, illud

• Review the grammar questions on verbs and nouns we recently worked through.

• Review the sentences we have completed in the packet.  Make sure you understand why they are parsed and translated the way they are.

• Know which adjectives are part of the UNUS NAUTA. 

• Check your email for a short list of additional questions related to subject/verb and noun/adjective agreement to be sent no later than Saturday afternoon.

• Final recommendation - don't study for the final - practice for the final - write these things from memory then check against the book to make sure you have it down.

All Other Classes: No Homework!  See you next week for our last hurrah!  For Classical Studies 7 bring all of your books and binder (we still have work to do!).  For Earth Science bring your KY maps and pencil pouch (you don't need your binder).  

WEEK 32 (5/2 - 5/9): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Friday/Monday work:  

1. Check email on Friday before noon for a document with the nouns and adjective vocabulary sorted by declension.

2. MASTER all of the noun vocabulary (going from Latin to English) for Chapters 1-10.  Use the handouts to help.

3. MASTER all of the noun paradigms (1st, 2nd, and 3rd declensions) for Chapters 1-10. 

4. Complete fully parsing and translation of sentences #1 - #6 in the Chapters 1-10 sentences guide handed out in class. 

Look Ahead:

• Review vocabulary and grammar quizzes #2 (Ch. 1-10) on Wednesday 5/14 - FOCUS ON PARSING NOUNS/ADJECTIVES.

• Review the verb paradigms missed on quiz #1.

• Final exam Wednesday 5/21.

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work: 

1. GREAT JOB ON YOUR RECITATION!  Girls nailed the fling outs!

2. Prepare for the final quiz by studying all marked items in Lessons 24-26 in the workbook.

Look Ahead: 

• Final Quiz (Ls. 24-26) the week of May 13th (repeatable this week). 

• Last class for the year is Tuesday 5/20. 

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work: 

1. CONGRATULATIONS ON GREAT RECITATIONS! Trust me - it flowed for the audience perfectly.

2. CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN!  YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALL EARTH SCIENCE HOMEWORK.

3. Share your grade detail sheet with your parents (8th period this week/2nd period next week).

Look Ahead:

• Last class for the year is Tuesday 5/20 for 8th period, and Wednesday 5/21 for 2nd period.

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work: 

1. CONGRATULATIONS on great presentations!

2. CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN!  YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALL GEOGRAPHY HOMEWORK.

3. Share your grade detail sheet with your parents (5th period this week/4th period next week).

4. If you plan to compete for the 2025 Cartographer Award practice identifying the 196 (not 197) countries on the attached list.  REMEMBER there is NO word bank.  Test will be administered on the last day of class on Wednesday May 14.

WEEK 31 (4/29 - 5/1): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Wednesday night: 

1. Complete from memory the 5 noun declensions table.

Friday/Monday work:  

5. MASTER all of the verb vocabulary (going from Latin to English) for Chapters 1-10.  Use the handouts to help.

6. MASTER all of the verb paradigms (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 3rd io, 4th, sum and possum) for Chapters 1-10.  Use the table attached to practice.

7. Check email on Friday before noon for a document on sentence parsing.

Look Ahead:

• Review vocabulary and grammar quizzes #1 (Ch. 1-10) on Wednesday 5/7 - FOCUS ON PARSING VERBS.

• Review vocabulary and grammar quizzes #2 (Ch. 1-10) on Wednesday 5/14 - FOCUS ON PARSING NOUNS/ADJECTIVES.

• Final exam Wednesday 5/21.

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work: 

3. Complete comprehension questions #2-5 for Lesson #25 in the workbook.  This will be checked for a grade on Tuesday.

Look Ahead: 

• Final Quiz (Ls. 24-26) the week of May 13th. 

• Last class for the year is Tuesday 5/20. 

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work: 

4. Complete the Chapter 16 Textbook Assignment on the Stars.  Turn in Tuesday for a grade.  (This is the last assignment for the year.)

5. Practice for the CHAPTER 15 TEST using the Test Study Guide.  All answers come from the Classwork Guide.  Email Mrs. Plueger with any questions.  

Look Ahead:

• CHAPTER 15 TEST ON WEDNESDAY 5/7.

• Last class for the year is Tuesday 5/20 for 8th period, and Wednesday 5/21 for 2nd period.

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work: 

5. Complete the 25 sentences for Unit 4 Human Geography.  Turn this in Tuesday for a grade (This is the last assignment for the year.)

6. AGAIN IF YOU HAVE NOT GIVEN YOUR PRESENTATION CHECK YOUR EMAIL for information from Mrs. Plueger. PRACTICE YOUR PRESENTATION.  The KEY is to provide meaningful details about your topic.  You will be graded on the content of your presentation.

7. If you plan to compete for the 2025 Cartographer Award practice identifying the 197 countries on the list handed out in class.  Test will be administered on the last day of class on Wednesday May 14.

WEEK 30 (4/22 - 4/28): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Friday/Monday work: 

2. Complete and study the Chapter 9 Study Guide in preparation for the Chapter 9 Test on Tuesday.

Look Ahead: 

• Chapter 9 TEST Tuesday 4/29/25.

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work: 

4. For the test - Review Lessons 22 and 23 Facts to Know, Vocabulary, comprehension questions, and timeline starting with the End of the Peloponnesian War that we reviewed in class.

5. Complete a two paragraph essay as follows.  Paragraph 1: Describe Socrates' view on the purpose and approach to teaching.  Paragraph 2: Describe the Sophists' view on the purpose and approach to teaching and how it differed from Socrates.  Use ONLY the information on pages 360-362 in the textbook to formulate your answers. 

Look Ahead: 

• Ls. 22-23 Philip/Alexander the Great TEST Tuesday 4/29/25.

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work: 

6. Complete the Chapter 15 Practice Quiz if not already completed.  Answers will come from the Classwork Guide.  Be prepared to master this material for next week.  

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work: 

8. AGAIN CHECK YOUR EMAIL If you do not already have your presentation notes: Mrs. Plueger will be sending you your notes or comments/questions. If you receive your final note pages, then add your speaking notes next to each slide picture in the lines provided -OR- be sure your own notes follow the order shown.  PRACTICE YOUR PRESENTATION.  Presentations will take place the coming two weeks.  The KEY is to provide meaningful details about your topic.  You will be graded on the content of your presentation.

9. Work on 25 sentences for Unit 4 Human Geography.  This will be due the the following Tuesday (not this coming week).

WEEK 29 (4/15 - 4/21): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Monday work: 

3. Review chapter 9 vocabulary.

4. Review hic and ille to mastery.

5. Check email for .mp3 files. Practice speaking the paradigms and vocabulary with these files.

Look Ahead: 

• Chapter 9 TEST the week of April 29th.

7th Grade Classical Studies

Monday work: 

6. Review Lessons 22 and 23 Facts to Know, Vocabulary, and comprehension questions.

7. Review the map and handout on Alexander the Great.

Look Ahead: 

• We will complete the Ls. 24 questions in class.

• Ls. 22-23 Alexander the Great TEST Tuesday 4/29/25.

8th Grade Earth Science

Monday work: 

7. Complete the Textbook Assignment on the Sun and turn it in Tuesday for a 50-point assignment grade.  If you need an extension due to the holiday, please email Mrs. Plueger.

8th Grade Geography

Monday work: 

10. CHECK YOUR EMAIL: Mrs. Plueger will be sending comments/questions and/or notes pages for your presentation.  Students who are ready will present next week, and students needing extra time will present the following week.  If you receive your final note pages, then add your speaking notes next to each slide picture in the lines provided.

11. Complete the Unit 4 Atlas Investigation.  Be sure to circle the region you are focusing on, complete all 10 facts and the longitude and latitude.  Turn it in Tuesday for a 50-point assignment grade.  If you need an extension due to the extension, please email Mrs. Plueger.

WEEK 28 (4/1 - 4/14): 

HAVE A GREAT SPRING BREAK!

Wheelock's Latin A

Tuesday night: Prepare for Chapter 9 grammar and vocabulary quizzes #2. 

Friday/Monday: 

1. Study the paradigms for hic, ille, iste

2. Study the vocabulary for Chapter 9.

3. Translate Chapter 9 Exercitationes questions #1 and 2 - parse all words.

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work: 

8. Complete the comprehension questions for Lesson 23.  Bring them Tuesday for a grade.

9. If you have extra time, study the Facts to Know, vocabulary and comp questions for Lessons 22-23 in preparation for an upcoming test (not the week we return).

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work: 

8. If you need to take the Chapter 14 quiz when you return from Spring Break, then study for this quiz.

9. Otherwise - just focus on your Geography presentation.  

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Complete collection of your 20th century presentation images.  Email your images AND QUOTE in the proper order to Mrs. Plueger as soon as you get them together (the earlier the better).  See Look Ahead for deadlines.

2. If you need to take the Unit 5 quiz when you return from Spring Break, then study for this quiz. 

Look Ahead: 

• 20th Century Presentation photos/figures will be due on Tuesday 4/15/25.  Once all photos are received, Mrs. Plueger will provide individualized presentation handouts with blank note pages for final note preparation to each student.  

• 20th Century Presentations will be given during the week of 4/22/25 to 4/24/25.

WEEK 27 (3/25 - 3/31): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Tuesday night: Complete the Chapter 9 vocabulary homework sheet due Thursday.

Wednesday: Prepare for the initial Chapter 9 grammar and vocabulary quizzes.

Friday/Monday work:

1. Review the Chapter 9 vocabulary in preparation for Chapter 9 vocabulary quiz #2.

2. Review the declensions for hic, ille, and iste in preparation for Chapter 9 grammar quiz #2.

3. Complete the translation of the Chapter 9 Self-Tutorial Exercises on the sheet handed out in class (No. 5-12).  Be sure to mark and parse.  Check your answers in the back of the book.

Look Ahead:

• Chapter 9 vocabulary and grammar quizzes #2 will be on Wednesday (4/2/25). 

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work: 

10. Finish reading Chapter 21 (pages 330-337) and answer comprehension questions (#1-4) in Lesson 22 in the Student Guide.  Remember, we marked the answers for #1 and #2 in class in the text.

11. Review your Student Guide Lessons 19-21 and be sure that you have answers for all of the questions.  Do NOT complete Review 3.

12. No weekly quiz next week. 

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work: 

10. Focus on geography this weekend!  No homework.  

Look Ahead:

• Upcoming weekly learning quiz will be on Chapter 14 (Weather). 

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work: 

3. Continue working on your 20th century presentation. Do NOT wait to get your notes and images together. If you have some completed, feel free to email a partial set of images to Mrs. Plueger.  See Look Ahead for deadlines.

4. Practice the three maps for Unit 5. 

5. Read pages 58-63 in the Student Text and finalize your second set of 25 sentences for Unit 5.  All Unit 5 50 sentences shall be turned in on Tuesday (4/1/25) for an assignment grade. 

Look Ahead: 

• The Unit 5 test has been replaced with a comprehensive weekly quiz to be given next week.

• 20th Century Presentation photos/figures will be due on Tuesday 4/15/25.  Once all photos are received, Mrs. Plueger will provide individualized presentation handouts with blank note pages for final note preparation to each student.  

• 20th Century Presentations will be given during the week of 4/22/25 to 4/24/25.

WEEK 26 (3/18 - 3/24): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Tuesday night: Study for Chapter 8 test. 

Wednesday night: Complete the table for declining demonstrative pronouns handed out in class. 

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Study the Chapter 9 flashcards.

2. Master the paradigms for hic, haec, hoc; ille, illa, illud; and iste, ista, istud

3. Review sentences #5 and #6 from the Self-Tutorial Exercises (page 419/452) we did in class.

4. Translate sentences #7 and #8 from the Chapter 9 Self-Tutorial Exercises on page 419.  Parse every demonstrative pronoun. Check your answers. 

Look Ahead: 

• 10-point Chapter 9 vocabulary quiz on Wednesday (3/26/25).

• 25-point Chapter 9 grammar quiz on Wednesday (3/26/25) on the demonstrative pronoun paradigms.

• Chapter 9 TEST on Thursday 4/3/25.

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work: 

13. Study the Facts to Know, the Vocabulary and the Comprehension Questions for Lessons 19, 20 and 21 in preparation for the Thursday test (moved due to scheduling conflict on Wednesday).

Look Ahead: TEST on LESSONS 19-21 on Thursday (3/27/25). 

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work: 

11. Complete the test preparation handout for Chapter 12-13.  Answer the questions by looking up the definitions and the answers in the Classwork Guides.  Then practice writing them again from memory.  This is a study aid and not a graded assignment. 

Look Ahead:

• The upcoming weekly learning quiz will be on Chapter 14.

• TEST on CHAPTERS 12-13 on Wednesday (3/26/25)

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work: 

6. Continue working on your 20th century presentation.  All photos/figures will be due right after Spring Break.  Presentations will be the following week.  

7. Read pages 52-57 in the Student Text and work on your first set of 25 sentences for Unit 5.  All 50 sentences will be due on 4/1/25.

Look Ahead: 

• The upcoming weekly learning quiz will be on Unit 5.

• UNIT 5 TEST on Wednesday (4/2/25).

WEEK 25 (3/11 - 3/17): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Tuesday night: Study for Chapter 8 grammar quiz #2. 

Wednesday night: Study for Chapter 8 vocabulary quiz #2. 

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Complete flashcards for Chapter 9 vocabulary.

2. Read Chapter 9 in the textbook.

3. Review the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd verb conjugations for Present, Future, and Imperfect.

4. Review the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd noun declension paradigms.

5. Review the 8 sentences from the Chapter 8 Exercitationes.

Look Ahead: Chapter 8 TEST on Wednesday 3/19/25.

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work: 

14. Study the Facts to Know, the Vocabulary (for Lessons 19 and 20), and the Comprehension Questions for Lesson 20.

Look Ahead: Weekly quiz on Lesson 20 on Wednesday (3/19/25). 

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work:

1. Complete the Chapter 14 Textbook Assignment on Storms.  This will be turned in Tuesday (3/18/25) for an assignment grade.

Look Ahead:

• The weekly learning quiz next week will be on Chapter 13 and begin on Tuesday.

• Chapters 12-13 TEST is scheduled for Tuesday 3/25/25.  

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work: 

8. Work on your 20th century presentation.  Bring to class Tuesday your topic and at least three sources on a sheet of notebook paper.

9. Study for the Unit 2 TEST on Wednesday (3/19/25).  FOCUS ON THE MAPS.

Look Ahead: UNIT 2 TEST on Wednesday (3/19/25).

WEEK 24 (3/4 - 3/10): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Tuesday night: no homework

Wednesday night: 

1.  Prepare for Chapter 8 vocabulary quiz #1 tomorrow.

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Study for the NLE using the Memoria Press guide.  Focus on the areas that you have the least experience with. 

2. Prepare for the Chapter 8 grammar quiz #2 by reviewing the paradigm for the 3rd conjugation verbs.

3. Prepare for the Chapter 8 vocabulary quiz #2 by reviewing all of the Chapter 8 words and all previously learned 1st and 2nd conjugation verbs (use the new tables to help you).

Look Ahead:

• Chapter 8 grammar quiz #1 on Tuesday (3/11/25). 

• National Latin Exam is on Wednesday (3/12/25).

• Chapter 8 vocabulary quiz #2 on Thursday (3/13/25).  

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Study Lesson 19 Facts to Know and Comprehension Questions for a weekly quiz.

2. Write one sentence for each vocabulary word in Lessons 19 and 20 (10 total sentences).  Be sure to provide details that show you know the meaning of the word.  You may alter the word via suffixes or prefixes, but be sure to write it appropriately for the part of speech you are using (e.g. noun, adjective etc.)  Bring to class Tuesday for an assignment grade.

Look Ahead:

• Quiz on Lesson 19 (first half of Chapter 19) on Tuesday (3/11/25). 

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work:

2. Complete the Chapter 13 Textbook Assignment on Clouds.  This will be turned in Tuesday (3/11/25) for an assignment grade.

Look Ahead:

• The weekly learning quiz on Chapter 12 will begin on Wednesday.  

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work: 

15. Read pages 23 - 29 in the Student Text in Unit 2, Western Europe. 

16. Write 25 complete sentences (with proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation) based on those pages.  All 50 sentences shall be turned in on Tuesday (3/11/25) for a 50-point assignment grade.

17. Begin working on finding at least 3 helpful sources for photos and information on your 20th century topic.  Be sure to record the source you are using, including website addresses.

Look Ahead:

• The weekly learning quiz on Unit 3 will begin on Tuesday. 

WEEK 23 (2/25 - 3/3): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Tuesday night:

1. Prepare for tomorrow's Chapter 8 grammar quiz by writing and practicing the paradigm for the conjugation of ago, agis (3rd conjugation verbs) for the present, future, and imperfect tenses and the present imperative active (pp. 63-64).

2. Review the Chapter 8 vocabulary (pp. 65-66).

3. Don't forget to bring your flashcards tomorrow.

Friday/Monday work: 

4. Complete the CAPVT VIII Vocabulary Study handed out today and attached here. Turn in Tuesday (3/4/25) for an assignment grade.

5. Translate sentences #7, #8, #9, #10, and #11 in the Self-Tutorial Exercises (pg. 418) and check your answers.  Be prepared to present them in class. 

6. Complete the first page of the 2022 NLE (Intro) previously handed out.

Look Ahead:

• Chapter 8 vocabulary quiz #1 on Wednesday (3/5/25).  (No grammar quiz next week.)

• We will spend much of our time next week preparing for the National Latin Exam scheduled for March 12th. 

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work: Happy March free week!  No Homework.  No weekly quiz next week.  Focus on your other classes.

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work:

3. Complete the Chapter 12 Textbook Assignment on the Atmospheric Layers.  This will be turned in Tuesday (3/4/25) for an assignment grade.

4. Review the three warm-ups we did in class to prepare for the test.  Make sure you can write the answers you have prepared from memory.

Look Ahead:

• CHAPTERS 10-11 TEST on water has been changed to Tuesday (3/4/25).

• There will not be a weekly quiz next week.  

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work: 

18. Read pages 16 - 22 in the Student Text in Unit 2, Western Europe. 

19. Write 25 complete sentences (with proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation) based on those pages.  All 50 sentences will be due on 3/11/25.

Look Ahead:

• There will not be a weekly quiz next week.  

WEEK 22 (2/18 - 2/24): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Tuesday night:

4. Revise the paradigms listed for last weekend as 3. below.

SNOW DAY (Wednesday 2/19):

1. Prepare for the Chapter 7 test still scheduled for tomorrow.  Study the vocabulary (especially be sure to nail down the gender for every new noun), practice the paradigms, and review the sentences we went through in class #1-4, #6-9. 

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Read Chapter 8.  

2. Practice the new paradigms for the 3rd conjugation verbs (present, future, imperfect).

3. Create flashcards for all Chapter 8 vocabulary words.  These will be checked for an assignment grade.

Look Ahead:

• Chapter 8 grammar quiz #1 on Wednesday 2/26/25 (paradigms only).

• Chapter 8 vocabulary quiz #1 (10 points) on Thursday 2/27/25. 

7th Grade Classical Studies

SNOW DAY (Wednesday 2/19):

1. Read Chapter 18 in The Book of the Ancient Greeks. 

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Complete the Chapter 18 Drawing Assignment on the Acropolis.  Draw or trace all buildings and label them as shown on the Acropolis map provided in class.  These will be shared with the class on Tuesday. 

Look Ahead:

• We will continue with the in class play on Tuesday.

• There will be no weekly quiz next week.

8th Grade Earth Science

SNOW DAY (Wednesday 2/19):

1. Read pages 309 - 324 in the textbook (skipping the blue parts) and completed Sections 1. through 4. in the Chapter 11 textbook guide handed out yesterday in class and attached here.

Friday/Monday work: 

12. Study for the Chapters 10-11 essay test next week by preparing answers from the practice test.  Focus on practice questions #1, #2, #4, #5 (as the table we did in class, sentences not required) for Chapter 10 and #1 for Chapter 11. 

13. If needed, you may refer to  quiz #1 and quiz #2 attached here for helpful information if you have not received your returned quiz yet.

Look Ahead:

• CHAPTERS 10-11 TEST on Thursday (2/27/25)

8th Grade Geography

SNOW DAY (Wednesday 2/19):

1. Using your sheet protector practice the Unit 3 countries.  Master the former U.S.S.R., then the former Iron Curtain countries, and then the Balkans.  It should take no more than 30 minutes to do this if you work it in sections.  The test is still scheduled for next Wednesday and will cover the Unit 3 country and physical feature maps. 

2. Practice the Unit 3 physical features mapping if you don't have them memorized yet.

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Prepare for the Unit 3 test by practicing the country and physical features maps.  

2. Be SURE that all capitals and the labeling Map Activity in the student guide for Unit 3 have been completed.  This will be checked during the test for a 50 point assignment grade.

3. Study the select bonus capitals for the test: Moscow, Kyiv, Prague, Budapest, Warsaw, Bucharest, and Belgrade. 

Look Ahead:

• UNIT 3 TEST on Wednesday (2/26/25)

WEEK 21 (2/11 - 2/17): 

Wheelock's Latin A

SNOW DAY (Tuesday 2/11):

1. Be sure you are ready for this week's quizzes.  (Chapter 7 vocabulary, paradigms) 

2. Make sure you have the following review vocabulary words mastered: ubi, ibi, nunc, quare, quid, debeo, vita, vitium, vester, noster.

3. Translate Sentences #15-17 in the Self Tutorial Lessons on page 450 in the textbook.  Check your answers.

Wednesday night:

1. Study for the Chapter 7 Vocabulary Quiz #2, including the review words: ubi, ibi, nunc, quare, quid, debeo, vita, vitium, vester, noster.

Friday/Monday work: 

4. Review the vocabulary and grammar from the Chapter 7 quizzes to prepare for the TEST on Thursday (2/20).

5. Rework the translations for Exercitationes #1 - 4 on the new sheet handed out today (Thursday) in class.  Be sure to mark them and parse the nouns and verbs.  Some of these sentences (#1 - #10) will be on the test.  We will re-review the rest in class next week. 

6. On a piece of notebook paper, write the full paradigms for 1) the noun virtus, virtutis, f. with the adjective verus-vera-verum ("true virtue"), 2) the noun carmen, carminis, n. with the adjective novus, nova, novum ("new song);  and 3) the conjugation for active indicative present, future, and imperfect tenses of the verb tolero, tolerare, toleravi, toleratum. No translations needed for any of these.  You should be doing this from memory - then check your work.  This will be checked Tuesday for a homework grade.

Look Ahead:

• CHAPTER 7 TEST ON THURSDAY (2/20).

7th Grade Classical Studies

SNOW DAY (Tuesday 2/11):

2. Read III. The Athenian Empire Under Pericles (pp. 189-195) in The Book of the Ancient Greeks. 

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Complete the Chapter 15 A Day with an Athenian Assignment handed out in class.  Be sure to provide 15 details and your YES/NO answer for each, as each line is worth 2 points.

Look Ahead: 

• There will be no weekly quiz next week.  Come prepared to present a selection of your Chapter 15 details to the class.  This will be turned in Tuesday for an assignment grade.

8th Grade Earth Science

SNOW DAY (Tuesday 2/11):

5. If you did not complete this on Thursday in class, finish reading pages 300-304 in the textbook and fill in the blanks for sections 7. The Hydrologic Cycle and 8. Residence Time in the Chapter 10 Textbook Guide (attached below under last week if you need a hard copy).  

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Read through the Chapter 10 vocabulary and the Chapter 11 vocabulary handed out in class to help prepare for the weekly quiz.  

2. Read through the Classwork Guide for Chapter 10 pages that you have received so far.     

Look Ahead:

• Be sure to keep the Chapter 10 Textbook Guide in your binder.  We will go over this next week.

• The weekly (25 point) quiz will be over the vocabulary for Chapter 10 and 11.

• Test over Chapters 10 and 11 is currently scheduled for 2/27.  

8th Grade Geography

SNOW DAY (Tuesday 2/11):

3. Come to class tomorrow with possible topics for your 20th century presentation.  I will ask you to share your ideas during class. 

Friday/Monday work: 

20. Complete reading Unit 3 in the Student Text.  

21. Complete the second group of 25 interesting fact sentences (with proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation) on UNIT 3, Eastern Europe.  Be sure to number the sentences.  Once complete you should have a total of 50 sentences covering the entire unit including physical and human geography.  These 50 sentences will be collected for a grade on Tuesday on 2/18.

22. Review the physical features and countries map for Unit 3.  The quiz next week will cover BOTH maps.

23. Work on the capitals and the map activity for Unit 3 in the workbook. This will be checked during the upcoming test.

Look Ahead:

• Weekly quiz will be on the Unit 3 physical features AND countries maps.  

• Unit 3 test is currently scheduled for 2/26.

WEEK 20 (2/4 - 2/10): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Tuesday night work:  

1. To prepare for tomorrow's grammar quiz, practice writing out the 3rd declension noun paradigms on page 55 in the textbook. 

2. Work on translations of Chapter 7 Exercitationes sentences #5 and #6 on the handout sheet provided in class.

Wednesday night work:  

1. Prepare for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz by reviewing all Chapter 7 vocabulary.  Be sure that you have mastered the noun genders.  

Friday/Monday work:

4. Review the Chapter 7 vocabulary.

5. Review the paradigms for rex, virtus, homo and corpus. 

6. Make sure you have the following review vocabulary words mastered: ubi, ibi, nunc, quare, quid, debeo, vita, vitium, vester, noster.

7. Translate Sentences #11-14 in the Self Tutorial Lessons on page 450 in the textbook.  Check your answers.

Look Ahead:

• Chapter 7 grammar quiz #2 on Wednesday 2/12/25 (paradigms and a few sentences).

• Chapter 7 vocabulary quiz #2 on Thursday 2/13/25.  This quiz WILL include the review words listed above.

• Chapter 7 Test on Wednesday 2/19/25.

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Due to issues with the length of the Lessons 9-13 test, students will be given an opportunity to modify and add to their test on Tuesday.  No worries!

2. Complete the Chapter 14 drawing assignment handed out in class.  Bring Tuesday for an assignment grade.  Each student will present their work to the class.   

Look Ahead:

• There will be no weekly quiz next week.  Come prepared to present your Chapter 14 drawing with labels.  Feel free to write information if you want to. 

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Modified Assignment:  Due to the orchestra practice impacting the 8th period class today, we will finalize the Chapter 10 Textbook Guide together on Tuesday.  The original assignment discussed in class to complete the Chapter 10 Textbook Guide (and attached) has been eliminated.  Go LLS Orchestra!

2. Spend your extra time reading and thinking through the Chapter 10 vocabulary handed out in class (and attached) to prepare for the weekly quiz.  The second set of words in this list are likely familiar to you.

Look Ahead:

• The weekly (25 point) quiz will be over the vocabulary for Chapter 10.   

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work: 

24. Work on the first group of 25 complete sentences (with proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation) on UNIT 3, Eastern Europe.  Be sure to number the sentences.  Since the physical features section is short, these 25 can extend into Human Geography.  If you have extra time, feel free to read the rest of the unit and complete the second group of 25 sentences (which is next weekend's homework).  All 50 sentences will be due on 2/18/25.

Look Ahead:

• There will not be a weekly quiz next week.  

WEEK 19 (1/28 - 2/3): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Tuesday night work:  

3. Mark and translate the Chapter 6 paragraph handed out in class and attached here. 

Wednesday night work:  

2. Complete the noun declension ending comparison sheet handed out in class and attached here.  Think through which endings might be confused with other endings we have already learned, and develop some strategies to avoid this confusion.  Be prepared to discuss this in class Thursday.

Friday/Monday work:  

1. Complete the Chapter 7 vocabulary HW sheet.  Bring to class Tuesday for an assignment grade.

2. Review the Chapter 7 vocabulary.

3. Review the 3rd declension endings.  

4. On a piece of notebook paper, translate the Exercises for Capvt VII sentences #8 through #12 on page 417 in the Self-Tutorial Exercises in the textbook.  The answers are on pp. 450.  Parse all of the nouns (case, number, gender).

Look Ahead:

• Chapter 7 grammar quiz #1 on Wednesday 2/5/25.

• Chapter 7 vocabulary quiz #1 on Thursday 2/6/25.

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Complete the comprehension questions in the Student Guide for Lesson 13 (Chapter 13).  

2. Be sure that you have no blanks remaining in the Student Guide for Lessons 9-13.  This will be graded for completion during the test.

3. Study for a quiz over Lesson 13 on Tuesday (2/4/25).  This will include the two new timeline events for this lesson and the maps.

4. Prepare for the test by reviewing all quizzes and map handouts for Lessons 9-12 and the study guide for Lesson 13.  

Look Ahead:

• Quiz over Lesson 13 on Tuesday (2/4/25).

• TEST has been moved (due to 6th grader visit) to THURSDAY 2/6/25.  The test now covers Lessons 9-13.

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Using your vocabulary word sheets handed out in class, complete the Chapter 8 - 9 Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle handed out in class.

2. Read over the vocabulary words for Chapters 8 and 9. 

Look Ahead:

• The weekly (25 point) quiz will be over the vocabulary for Chapters 8 and 9.   

• We will begin our study of water on Thursday next week.  There will be no test over Chapters 8-9.

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Be sure you have thoroughly complete the capitals and Map Activity in the Student Workbook (pp 40-41) if it has not already been graded. 

2. Prepare for the test by doing the following:

• Practice the Unit 7 Countries Map.  

• Practice the Unit 7 Physical Features Map.

• Read through the starred test bonus capitals.

• Master the order of the seven 20th century bolded major events.

• Review the workbook answers for the Fertile Crescent and the Suez Canal.    

Look Ahead:

• Unit 7 TEST on WEDNESDAY 2/5/25.

WEEK 18 (1/21 - 1/27): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Tuesday night work:  

1. Prepare for the grammar quiz tomorrow by practicing writing the paradigms for the present, future, and imperfect of sum and possum. 

2. Review the Self Tutorial Exercise sentences #6-11, 14-15, and 23-24 on page 416.  Some of these will be on the quiz.

Wednesday night work:  

1. Prepare for the vocabulary quiz tomorrow by reviewing the Chapter 6 vocabulary and the following words:  errare, valeo, si, nihil, quod, sed, sine (+abl.), de(+abl.), in(+abl.), heri, hodie, cras, consilium, cura, exitium, mora, otium, parvus, propter(+acc), iuvo, adiuvo, igitur, quando, satis, tum, maneo.

Friday/Monday work:  

1. Review the vocabulary and grammar from the Chapter 6 quizzes to prepare for the TEST on Tuesday.

2. On a piece of notebook paper, write the paradigms (no translation needed) for magnus-magna-magnum (include vocative), laudo (3 tenses), and moneo (3 tenses).  You should be doing this from memory - then check your work.  This will be checked for a homework grade.

3. Prepare flashcards for the vocabulary in Chapter 7.  This will be checked for a homework grade.

Look Ahead:

• Chapter 6 TEST on TUESDAY 1/28/25.

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work: 

1. BE SURE that you have no blanks remaining in the Student Guide for Lessons 9-12.  This will be graded for completion during the test.

2. Prepare for the test by reviewing all quizzes and map handouts for Lessons 9-12.  

3. Work for 20 minutes on Review 2 in the Student Guide (pages 32-36).  We will continue in class.

Look Ahead:

• TEST and workbook check over Lessons 9-12 has been moved to THURSDAY 1/30/25.

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work: 

1. If not completed in class, finish filling in the blanks in the Chapter 7 Classwork Guide.  This will be checked for a 60-point grade during the test.

2. To prepare for the test, complete the Chapter 7 Study Guide handed out in class and attached here using your Chapter 7 Classwork Guide and Quiz.  Your goal should be to understand the subject such that you can answer the questions thoroughly from memory. (This is not a graded assignment.) Note that the test will require writing your answers in complete sentences.   

Look Ahead:

• Chapter 7 TEST on TUESDAY 1/28/25.

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Complete the capitals and Map Activity in the Student Workbook (pp 40-41, or 82-83). 

2. Review the Unit 7 Countries Map for the weekly quiz.  

3. Read through the starred test bonus capitals.

4. Master the order of the seven 20th century bolded major events.  

Look Ahead:

• Weekly quiz will be on Unit 7 countries and ordering the 20th century timeline major events. 

• Continue considering ideas for your 20th century presentation.  You should have a topic selected by the end of February (changed from January). 

• Unit 7 TEST on TUESDAY 2/4/25 and WEDNESDAY 2/5/25.

WEEK 17 (1/14 - 1/20): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Tuesday night work:  

1. Review your Chapter 6 vocabulary flashcards. 

2. Prepare for the grammar quiz tomorrow by practicing writing the paradigms for the present, future, and imperfect of sum and possum. 

3. On a piece of notebook paper, translate the Exercitationes sentences #4 and #5 on page 51.  Parse the verbs. 

Wednesday night work:  

1. Complete the Chapter 6 vocabulary homework sheet handed out in class in preparation for the vocabulary quiz tomorrow.

Friday/Monday work:  

1. Review the Chapter 6 vocabulary.

2. Review the conjugations of sum and possum.  

3. Make sure you have the following review vocabulary words mastered: errare, valeo, si, nihil, quod, sed, sine (+abl.), de(+abl.), in(+abl.), heri, hodie, cras, consilium, cura, exitium, mora, otium, parvus, propter(+acc), iuvo, adiuvo, igitur, quando, satis, tum, maneo. 

4. On a piece of notebook paper, translate Capvt VI sentences #14, #15, #23, and #24 on page 416 in the Self-Tutorial Exercises in the textbook.  The answers are on pp. 449-450.

Look Ahead:

• Chapter 6 grammar quiz #2 on Wednesday 1/22/25.

• Chapter 6 vocabulary quiz #2 on Thursday 1/23/25.  This quiz WILL include the review words listed above.

• Chapter 6 Test on Tuesday 1/28/25.

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Complete the comprehension questions #2-4 for Lesson 12 (pp 30-31) as thoroughly as possible.  

2. Review the Facts to Know, Vocabulary, and Comprehension Questions for Lessons 11 and 12.  

3. Note the additional timeline item on page 29 (480 B.C.).  This will be on the next quiz.

Look Ahead:

• Quiz over Lessons 11-12 on Wednesday 1/22/25.

• Test over Lessons 9-12 on Tuesday 1/28/25.

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Complete the Chapter 7 Fossils Review Assignment handed out in class and attached here.  Turn it in Tuesday for an assignment grade.  

2. If not completed in class, finish filling in the blanks in the Chapter 7 Classwork Guide.

3. Review the Chapter 7 vocabulary and the Classwork Guide to prepare for a weekly quiz. 

Look Ahead:

• Next week - Chapter 7 weekly quiz; begin Chapter 8 

• Test on Chapter 7 on Tuesday 1/28/25.

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Thoroughly read all of the pages 81-86 in the Student Text (Human Geography) and then write on notebook paper 25 complete sentences, each containing one interesting fact from your reading. This will be turned in on Tuesday for an assignment grade.  You may use information listed under photos.

2. Continue working on the capitals and Map Activity in the Student Workbook (pp 40-41, or 82-83).  This does not need to be completed by next week.

3. Review the Unit 7 vocabulary and the Unit 7 Physical Features Map in preparation for the weekly quiz. The water bodies are the hardest part of this map.

Look Ahead:

• Weekly quiz will be on Unit 7 physical features and vocabulary.  

• Continue considering ideas for your 20th century presentation.  You should have a topic selected by the end of January. 

WEEK 16 (1/7 - 1/13): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Friday/Monday work:  

1. Prepare flashcards for Chapter 6 vocabulary words on page 50 of the textbook.  

2. Reread pages 48-49 in the textbook.

3. Practice writing the paradigms for the present, future, and imperfect of sum and possum and know their translations. 

4. Translate sentences 6 through 11 on page 416 in the Self-Tutorial Exercises in the textbook.  The answers are on page 449.

Look Ahead:

• Chapter 6 vocabulary quiz #1 on Tuesday 1/14/25.

• Chapter 6 grammar quiz #1 on Wednesday 1/15/25.

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Complete reading of the text through page 159.

2. Complete the comprehension questions for Lesson 11 (pages 28-29) as thoroughly as possible.  See your class drawing for assistance with question #1 attached here.

Look Ahead:

• No weekly quiz next week.

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Complete reading the textbook for pages 183-193.

2. Fill in the blanks as you go on the Chapter 7 Classwork Guide pages 1-2 handed out in class and attached here.  This will be checked on Tuesday for a timely assignment completion grade. 

Look Ahead:

• No weekly quiz next week.

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Read pages 78 - 80 in the Student Text and write on notebook paper 25 complete sentences, each containing one interesting fact from your reading. This will be turned in on Tuesday for a completion and accuracy assignment grade.  You can use information listed under photos.

2. Begin work on filling in the capitals on page 40 in the Student Workbook.  This does not need to be completed by next week.

3. Begin neatly coloring and labeling all items listed under the Map Activity on page 40 on either the map on page 41, or the maps on pages 82 and 83.  This does not need to be completed by next week.

Look Ahead:

• No weekly quiz next week.

WEEK 15 (12/17 - 1/06): 

Have a Wonderful and Merry Christmas!  See you in 2025!

Wheelock's Latin A

Monday (1/6) work:  

1. Spend 30 minutes working on the 2023 National Latin Exam handout.  We will review it on Tuesday.

7th Grade Classical Studies

Monday (1/6) work: 

1.  Write nine unique sentences, with each including one of the following vocabulary words from Lessons 9-12: colonize, science, bade, succour, ominous, vehement, impetuous, sagacity, and ostracism.  Be sure that each sentence is specific for the word.  Some sentences will be read out loud in class on Tuesday. 

8th Grade Earth Science

Monday (1/6) work: 

1. Complete the Seismic P-Waves and S-Waves drawing assignment and bring it to class on Tuesday.  A copy is attached here.  For those of you who have already completed and turned in the assignment, there is no additional work. 

8th Grade Geography

Monday (1/6) work: 

1. Think about topics you might be interested in for your 20th century research presentation.  If you see this before your family Christmas gatherings, consider asking some of your family members about interesting events that stood out to them or changed their lives in some way.

2. Complete the Unit 7 Atlas Investigation and bring it to class on Tuesday.  A copy is attached here.  For those of you who have already completed and turned in the assignment, there is no additional work. 

WEEK 14 (12/10 - 12/16): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Tuesday work (all are taken from Self-Tutorial Exercises): 

(Check your answers to these on pages 446-448) 

1. Page 413 Exercises for Capvt I - Complete number 6 (#s 1 - 18) on notebook paper.

2. Page 414 Exercises for Capvt II - Complete number 8 (#s 10-14) on notebook paper.

3. Page 414 Exercises for Capvt III - Complete number 6 (#s 1, 4, 6) on notebook paper.

Wednesday work (all are taken from Self-Tutorial Exercises): 

(Check your answers to these on pages 446-449) 

1. Page 413 Exercises for Capvt I - Complete number 2, 4, 5 (all) orally.

2. Page 415 Exercises for Capvt IV - Complete number 7 (#s 1-4. 8-9) on notebook paper.

3. Study for your grammar quiz tomorrow.

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Complete the 1st Semester Final Exam Test Prep study guide (this will not be graded).  Check your answers (to be emailed separately).

2. Study all vocabulary for Chapters 1-5.  They are not listed in the test prep document.

Reminders/Notes:

• Check your email Friday afternoon for progress reports and test prep check answers.

• Final Exam will be held 3rd period Tuesday (12/17).

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work: 

1.  Write a thorough answer to Comprehensive Question #6 in the Student Guide on the Battle at Marathon for Lesson 10.

2. Study the Facts to Know, Vocabulary, and Comprehension Questions for Lesson 10.

3. Note the two additional timeline items on page 27 (492 B.C.; 490 B.C.).  These will be on the next quiz.

Reminders/Notes:

• Thank you to Lauren H. for allowing us to apply her fantastic drawing skills today in class!

• Quiz over Lesson 10 on Wednesday (12/18).

• There will be no 1st period class on Thursday.

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work: 

1. For those who were sick, please bring your volcano projects to class Tuesday or Wednesday.

2. Prepare for the upcoming quiz by reviewing:

• Chapter 5 vocabulary and important words

• Tectonic Plate Boundary worksheet, and

• Modern Model of the Earth's Interior worksheet.   

Reminders/Notes:

• Excellent volcano projects everyone! 

• Weekly quiz will be on Chapter 5.

• There will be no 2nd period class on Thursday.

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work: 

1. Prepare for the Unit 8 test by reviewing and following the Geography Unit 8 Test Topics document attached here.

2.  Be sure that you have completed the workbook for Unit 8.  This includes answering all comprehension questions thoroughly, filling in the capitals, and neatly labeling all items listed under Map Activity for Unit 8 in the Student Workbook.  Labels can be on either of the three maps provided for Unit 8 (two are in the back).  Only one map is required but all three can be used. 

3. Practice your mapping of countries and physical features with a dry erase marker and your sheet protected maps!

4. Study the Unit 8 vocabulary.

Reminders/Notes: 

• Unit 8 TEST will be on Wednesday (12/18) for 4th period and Thursday (12/19) for 5th period.

• Unit 8 in the Student Workbook is due, and will be graded, during the test.  

• There will be no 4th period class on Thursday.

WEEK 13 (12/3 - 12/9): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Friday/Monday work:

1. Complete the CAPVT 5 Vocabulary Homework sheet.  Bring it Wednesday for an assignment grade.

2. Use the extra copies to practice, from memory, the vocabulary and grammar practice quizzes for Chapter 5.

3. Review all vocabulary words for Chapters 1-5.

Reminders/Notes:

• Chapter 5 Vocabulary Quiz on Wednesday (12/11).

• Chapter 5 Grammar Quiz on Thursday (12/12).

• We will review for the final next week.

• Look Ahead: Semester Final will be given during class on the following Tuesday (12/17).

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work: 

1.  Write comprehensive answers to the questions in your Student Guide for Lesson 9 (all - we did most in class) and Lesson 10 (1-5 only).

2. Study the Facts to Know and Vocabulary for Lesson 9.

Reminders/Notes:

• No class Tuesday due to choir rehearsal.

• Quiz over Lesson 9 on Wednesday (12/11).

• Look ahead: Quiz over Lesson 10 on Wednesday (12/18).

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work: 

3.  Complete your volcano project.  Check your email for a copy of the sample.  Be SURE to review the checklist and ensure you have provided all of the required information.  If you are unsure or need assistance, email the teacher.  

Reminders/Notes:

• No class Tuesday (2nd period only) due to choir rehearsal.

• Volcano models or posterboards are due on Wednesday morning.  We will set up around the railing before assembly so come a little early if possible.

• No weekly quiz next week.

• Look Ahead: Quiz over Chapter 5 on Tuesday (12/17).

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work: No Geography homework - work on finishing your Earth Science volcano.

Reminders/Notes:

• We will finish up Unit 8 next week during class.

• Look Ahead: Test on Unit 8 will be on Wednesday (12/18) for 4th period and Thursday (12/19) for 5th period.

• Look Ahead: Unit 8 workbook will be checked during the test.  

WEEK 12 (11/19 - 12/2): 

Have a Great Thanksgiving Break!

Wheelock's Latin A

Tuesday work:

1. Prepare for Wednesday CAPVT IV Grammar quiz by studying magnus-magna-magnum, sum, and the three sentences on page 34.

Wednesday work:

1. Read through CAPVT IV and bring any final questions to class on Thursday.  

Friday (11/22) work: 

1. Practice CAPVT IV vocabulary, the sum conjugation, and the first three lines of the recitation.

Monday (12/2) work:

1. Read through CAPVT V and complete vocabulary flashcards for Chapter 5. Bring to class Tuesday for an assignment grade. 

Reminders/Notes:

• No weekly quizzes the week after Thanksgiving.

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday(11/22) work: 

3.  Clean your binder.  Make sure papers are behind the right tabs and you don't have loose papers.

Monday (12/2) work:

1. Practice the entire recitation Helen Returns to Greece up to 7 times or until you have it mastered, whichever comes first.  Remember, you must recite it to the teacher before the end of the semester. 

Reminders/Notes:

• No weekly quiz the week after Thanksgiving.

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday(11/22) work: 

1.  Clean your binder.  Keep all vocabulary/important words, reference materials, volcano handouts, and Chapter 5 handouts.  Remove quizzes/tests/notes/HW from Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4.  Make sure papers are behind the right tabs and you don't have loose papers.

Monday (12/2) work:

1. Work on your volcano research project. 

• In coordination with your parents, locate and print out or obtain 3 sources on your volcano - look for a book, encyclopedia, or internet article with interesting facts and photos.   

• In coordination with your parents, go to the website: https://volcano.si.edu/search_eruption.cfm.  This should be everyone's 4th source.  Search on the country and then scroll down and click on your volcano.  There are many tabs to explore.  The Eruptions tab will provide the necessary information on prior eruptions.  Become familiar with the site.

• If you are building a model, plan how you will make it - what materials will you use etc. (Please be sure to use nontoxic materials and work in a safe manner under the supervision of your parents.)   

Reminders/Notes:

• No weekly quiz the week after Thanksgiving.

8th Grade Geography

Friday(11/22) work: 

1. Clean your binder.  Keep all vocabulary and 20th century materials and all Unit 8 information.  Remove quizzes/tests/handouts/HW from Unit 1 and Unit 9.  Make sure papers are behind the right tabs and you don't have loose papers.

Monday (12/2) work:

1. Practice your Unit 8 maps using the sheet protector and dry erase marker.  What do you have left to master?

Reminders/Notes:

• No weekly quiz the week after Thanksgiving, however the makeup quiz for Unit 8 mapping may be taken on Tuesday in class.

• If you want to get ahead on your homework over the break, work on answering the comprehension questions and filling in the capitals in the student guide for Unit 8 - or spend your extra time on your Earth Science volcano.

WEEK 11 (11/12 - 11/18): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Tuesday work:

1. Complete the CAPVT IV Vocabulary Study as instructed.  Bring to class Wednesday for an assignment grade.

Wednesday work:

1. To prepare for Thursday's test, perform a final review of the Chapter 3 vocabulary, grammar paradigms, and sentence translations from the Exercitationes on page 28 (done in class) and The Grass is Always Greener on page 29.

Reminders/Notes: 

• TEST on CAPVT III on Thursday (11/14/24).

Thursday/Friday/Monday work:

1. Work on mastering the CAPVT IV vocabulary and the new paradigm for 2nd declension neuter nouns.

2. Master the conjugation of esse (to be) in the present active indicative.

3. On notebook paper, complete the translations for the Exercitationes #1-12 in the textbook on page 37.  Use the marking strategy and parse words as needed.  Review the answer sheet with notes provided today for the first four sentences.  

4. Prepare for the weekly quizzes - email Mrs. Plueger with any questions. 

Reminders/Notes: 

• Vocabulary quiz for CAPVT IV on Tuesday. 

• Grammar quiz for CAPVT IV on Wednesday.

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work:

1. Review your quizzes for Lessons 6, 7 and 8 in preparation for next week's test.

2. Practice the second half of the recitation.  We will begin individual recitations as a completion grade as requested.  All students shall recite it to Mrs. Plueger and/or the entire class prior to Christmas. 

Reminders/Notes: 

• Kudos Laura, Elliot, Hudson, and Emery on your compelling senatorial speeches!  Congratulations Emery on your election!

• Lesson 8 quiz Tuesday.

• Test over Lessons 6, 7, and 8 (city-states, Sparta, Athens) on Wednesday (11/20).  

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work:

1.  Prepare for the Chapters 3-4 test on minerals and rock by reviewing and following the Earth Science Chapters 3-4 Test Topics document attached here.  

2. Review the Volcano Project document handed out in class.  Research some volcanoes and pick one that you are interested in.  Characteristics that might impact your interest are whether it is active, dormant, or extinct, the location (in the ocean, on a continent, which continent etc.), the type of explosions it has experienced (slow or explosive), the distance to cities etc.  Bring your volcano name to class on Tuesday.  Consider selecting an alternate in case there are too many duplicates.

Reminders/Notes:

• • CHAPTERS 3-4 TEST on Tuesday (11/19).

  • There will be no weekly quiz next week.

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work:

1.  For the quiz, practice the mapping of the physical features AND the countries for Unit 8.  Use the new maps in the sheet protectors handed out today in class with a dry erase marker and cross-check your answers with the Student Text.

2. For all students who have not completed the Unit 9 workbook, next week is your final opportunity to receive a grade.  If you are unsure of what must be completed, please email Mrs. Plueger. 

Reminders/Notes: 

• The weekly quiz next week will be on mapping the physical features AND countries for Unit 8.

WEEK 10 (11/5 - 11/11): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Wednesday work:

1. Practice writing the paradigms in Latin and English for CAPVT III to prepare for the weekly grammar quiz tomorrow.  

Thursday work:

1. Review the grammar quiz as needed to ensure understanding of everything missed.

2. Work on CAPVT IV Flashcards.

Friday/Monday work:

1. Complete the Grass is Greener assignment (also attached) for a 25 point assignment by doing the following for each clause.  Be sure to parse ALL VERBS AND ALL NOUNS underneath the words.

• First: Underline and parse all verbs.

• Second: Draw a circle around all nouns and modifying adjectives that are in the accusative case and parse the nouns.

• Third: Look for prepositions and prepositional phrases.  Mark ablative nouns with brackets and parse. 

• Fourth: Look now for nouns that are in the nominative case and match the verb in person/number.  For verbs in 1st or 2nd person assume the implicit pronoun.  Put a rectangle around the nouns and modifying adjectives that serve as the subject and parse.

• Fifth: Look for any nouns in the genitive case. Put parentheses around them and parse.

• Sixth: Look for any nouns in the dative case and mark with an underline and squiggly lines on the side and parse. 

• Seventh: Translate underneath the parsing.

2.  Finish the CAPVT IV flashcards for all of the vocabulary.

Reminders/Notes: 

• Grammar quiz #1 on Tuesday. 

• The Grass is Greener assignment is due Tuesday.

• TEST on CAPVT III on Thursday. 

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work:

1. Read pages 103-110 in The Book of the Ancient Greeks. 

2. Answer comprehension questions #2, 3 and 4 in the Student Guide for Lesson 8.

3. Prospective Senators - prepare your one-minute laconic speeches!

Reminders/Notes: 

• We will hold our first voice vote for our class Senator on Tuesday.  Speeches shall be given then.

• Lesson 7 quiz retake will be offered Tuesday. 

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work:

1.  Complete The Rock Cycle assignment.  Be sure to do it neatly with colored pencils.  Write ALL of the information from the template onto your drawing.  Use the gray circle (barely visible) in the center of the page as a guide.  

2. REVIEW the Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 vocabulary and important words to prepare for the upcoming quiz and test.

Reminders/Notes: 

• The Rock Cycle assignment is due Tuesday.

• Weekly quiz Tuesday will be on Chapter 4 vocabulary and important words.

• A TEST over Chapters 3 and 4 is scheduled for this coming Thursday (11/14).  The test topics will include recall and application of the vocabulary and important words for Chapters 3 and 4, including the Principle of Superposition and Rock Cycle drawings.  If you know them well enough to explain them to someone else, you will do well.  We will spend Wednesday reviewing for this test.

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work:

1.  REVIEW the Unit 8 vocabulary words to prepare for the upcoming quiz.

2. COMPLETE the Map Activity on pages 44 and 45 in the Student Workbook.  Use colored pencils lightly to color the countries on the map on page 45.  Label the countries and the physical features.  You will have to write neatly and small.  (If you prefer to use the two maps in the back of the Student Workbook you can - use page 84 for physical features and 85 for countries.)

Reminders/Notes: 

• Weekly quiz Tuesday will be on Unit 8 vocabulary words.

• Unit 8 practice maps for the sheet protector will be provided Tuesday.

WEEK 9 (10/29 - 11/4, 11/5): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Tuesday work:

1. Practice writing the first two verses of the recitation in Latin.  There will be a fill in the blank quiz tomorrow.

2. Study the vocabulary for CAPVT III.  Use the attached sheet to assist.

3. Complete Number 6. on page 21 in the workbook declining numerus, numeri.  Contact the teacher with questions.

Wednesday work:

1. Complete the CAPVT III Vocabulary HW sheet following the instructions.  This will be checked in class on Thursday.

2. Complete the 1st and 2nd declension noun practice sheet (to be handed out in class).  This will be checked in class on Thursday.

Thursday work:

1. Review the CAPVT III Vocabulary sheet.  Practice flashcards 15 minutes.

Friday/Monday work:

1. Complete all sections of Chapter 3 in the workbook.  Check and correct all of your answers.  

2. Practice writing verses 1-3 of the recitation.

Tuesday (Election Day - 11/5) work: 

1. Read through The Grass is Always Greener on page 29 in the Wheelock's text.  On a piece of notebook paper, rewrite it in Latin triple spaced, then underneath each line translate the sentences into English.  Parse underneath the words if needed to ensure a correct translation.  Be prepared to defend your translation in class.

Reminders/Notes: 

• Weekly vocabulary (all words CAPVT III) and recitation (vs. 1-3) quiz will be Wednesday (11/6).

• Weekly grammar quiz on CAPVT III paradigms (pp. 23 - 24 in textbook) will be on Thursday (11/7).

• The workbook will be checked for completion next week. 

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work:

1. Complete the comprehensive questions in your Student Guide for Lesson 7 (Chapter 8) on Sparta.  

2. Study the facts to know, vocabulary, and comprehension questions to prepare for the weekly quiz next Wednesday (11/6).

3. Practice the entire recitation at least 5 times over the weekend.  All quizzes from now on will include portions of the recitation.  Practices on the new sections will be provided before a quiz is given. 

Tuesday (Election Day - 11/5) work: 

1. Complete a weekly reflection that covers the Lesson 7 material on Sparta.  These will be discussed on Wednesday during class, so make them meaningful. 

Reminders/Notes: 

• Upcoming weekly quiz on Lesson 7 (Chapter 8) Sparta and the recitation.

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work:

1.  Complete the Reading Assignment on Rocks handed out in class.  All answers should come from the document.  This will be graded for completion and quality.

2.  Read again through the Chapter 3 Vocabulary and Important Words.

Tuesday (Election Day - 11/5) work: 

1.  Complete a final weekly reflection for Earth Science.  ALL reflections will be read out loud during class.  Pick any topic we have learned about to date.

Reminders/Notes: 

• Homework due on Tuesday.

• There will be an upcoming weekly quiz on the Chapter 3 vocabulary and important words.

• Going forward, Tuesday weekly reflections will be voluntary and no points shall be given.  Inspiring entries will win excess Halloween candy treats.

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work:

1.  Complete the Unit 8 Atlas Investigation handed out in class.  Be sure to use the correct atlas map for each question.

Tuesday (Election Day - 11/5) work: 

1.  Read out loud the Geography recitation two times.  

2.  If you haven't completed Unit 9 in the Student Workbook, finish it now (pp. 46-48, 86, 88-physical features, 89-countries/territories). 

Reminders/Notes: 

• Homework due on Tuesday.

• No upcoming weekly quiz.  We begin Unit 8 next week.

WEEK 8 (10/22 - 10/28): 

Wheelock's Latin A

No mid-week work due to PSAT.

Friday/Monday work:

1. Read through CAPVT III in the textbook and take notes on the paradigms.  Be prepared to discuss Tuesday.

2. Prepare your flashcards for all of the CAPVT III vocabulary.  Be prepared to show these Tuesday for an assignment grade.

3. Be sure that you have memorized the first two lines of the recitation in Latin.

4. Translate into Latin sentence 18 from the Sententiae Antiqvae on page 19 in the textbook.  Parse all nouns and verbs on the same piece of paper.  Be prepared to turn this in Tuesday for an assignment grade. 

Reminders/Notes: 

• Recitation quiz over the first two lines on Wednesday (write them from memory).

• No weekly vocabulary or grammar quiz next week. 

• Sentence 18 and flashcards are due Tuesday.

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work:

1. Rest from your Olympic Games!  As your reward, take a break - lounge on the Aegean coast - eat some olives! 

2. Practice the first two stanzas of your recitation.

3. Read through your Lesson 6 homework sheets from last week to prepare for the upcoming quiz. 

Reminders/Notes: 

• The upcoming weekly quiz on Wednesday (10/30) will be on Lesson 6 (Chapter 7) and the recitation (fill in the blank).

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work:

1. Complete the Textbook Writing Assignment on Minerals handed out in class (and attached).  Be sure to read the instructions carefully and meet the requirements. Pick topics that interest you. Only use the textbook. Be prepared to discuss and turn in on Tuesday for an assignment grade.  This will be graded for completion and quality.

2. Read through the Chapter 3 Vocabulary and Important Words.  

Reminders/Notes: 

• Homework due on Tuesday.

• No upcoming weekly quiz in Earth Science.

• We will have a fun minerals lab next week.

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work:

1.  Prepare for the Unit 9 test by reviewing and following the Geography Unit 9 Test Topics document attached here.  The test will be given in small parts each day as described in the document.

2. Wait to complete the workbook comprehension questions.  We will finish this together in class next week.

3. Be sure that you have completed neatly coloring and labeling all items associated with Antarctica on page 86, physical features on page 88, and all countries/territories on page 89.

Reminders/Notes: 

• Unit 9 TEST next week.  Practice your mapping with a dry erase marker and your sheet protected maps!

• Student Workbooks will be collected on Thursday (10/31) for Unit 9.

WEEK 7 (10/15 - 10/21): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Tuesday work:

1. Study the sentences we translated in class today in order to prepare for the grammar quiz tomorrow. 

Wednesday work:

1. Practice the paradigms for CAPVT I and CAPVT II.  Be sure you have mastered conjugating verbs, parsing verbs, declining nouns and adjectives, and parsing nouns and adjectives.  A comprehensive test on the basics of CAPVT I and CAPVT II is tomorrow.

Thursday/Friday/Monday work:

1. Read through Catullus Bids His Girlfriend Farewell on page 20 in the Wheelock's text.  On a piece of notebook paper, rewrite it in Latin quadruple spaced, then underneath each line translate the sentences into English.  Parse underneath the words if needed to ensure a correct translation.  Look at the notes for a few unfamiliar words.

2. Complete the workbook for CAPVT II.  Check your answers.  Bring questions to class Tuesday.

3. Practice the first two lines of the recitation.  Prepare to have that portion memorized for the following week.

Reminders/Notes: 

• • The workbook will be turned in for a CAPVT II assignment grade on Wednesday (10/23).

  • No weekly quiz this coming week.  We will be starting CAPVT III.

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work:

1. Finish reading Chapter 7 in The Book of the Ancient Greeks.  Write thorough answers to the comprehension questions.  Use the copy of the Lesson 6 Student Guide handed out in class (and attached here) to record your answers (as I have your Student Guide this weekend).  You will transfer these answers into your Student Guide next week. 

2. Review the vocabulary and answers for Lesson 6 to prepare for your weekly quiz.

3. Practice the first two stanzas of the recitation at least two times.  Recitation quizzes will commence after Olympics week.

Reminders/Notes: 

• • The upcoming weekly quiz on Wednesday (10/23) will be on Lesson 6 (Chapter 7).

  • Our 1st Period Greek Olympics will be next week (partial days Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday) weather permitting.  Practice your shoe throwing, bottle flipping and speed writing!

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work:

3.  Prepare for the Chapter 2 test by reviewing and following the Earth Science Chapter 2 Test Topics document attached here. 

4. Copy on a piece of notebook paper all of the Chapter 2 vocabulary and important words.  (If you need these handouts, they are attached below under Week 5.)  Turn in Tuesday for an assignment grade.

5. We've completed Chapter 1.  You should remove the Chapter 1 handouts and quizzes from your binder.  Be sure to keep the Vocabulary Words and Important Words sheets (for all chapters) under the Vocabulary tab, and keep the Periodic Table under the Reference tab.  Understanding of vocabulary and important words will be assessed throughout the year. 

Reminders/Notes:

• • Vocabulary copies due on Tuesday (10/22).

  • CHAPTER 2 TEST on Wednesday (10/23).

  • There will be no weekly quiz next week.

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work:

1. Copy on a piece of notebook paper all of the Unit 9 vocabulary (copy attached here) exactly as it is shown on the vocabulary sheet. Draw the picture of the globe with the climate zones. Turn in Tuesday for an assignment grade.  Practice these words for the weekly quiz.

2. Practice mapping the Unit 9 countries using the template map and sheet protector for the weekly quiz.

Reminders/Notes: 

• • Vocabulary copies due on Tuesday (10/22).

  • The upcoming weekly quiz will be on the Unit 9 vocabulary and mapping of all of the Unit 9 countries.

  • Look ahead - Test on Unit 9 scheduled for the following Tuesday/Wednesday (split across 10/29 and 10/30).

WEEK 6 (10/8 - 10/14): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Tuesday work:

1. Study the CAPVT II vocabulary and grammar paradigm for first declension nouns and adjectives in preparation for a vocabulary and grammar quiz on Thursday.  

Wednesday work:

1. Provide translations to #4 through #8 on page 14 in the workbook.  The words for the blanks are nautae-poenas; vitam-famam; multa-pecunia; Fortuna; and philosophiam antiquam.

2. Parse the following nouns from the homework sentences - "Vitam", "pecunia", "philosophiam." Use the format example: Nom. - pl - f.  (case/number/gender) 

3. There will be a short vocabulary quiz and grammar quiz tomorrow. 

Friday/Monday work:

1. Practice the vocabulary words for CAPVT I and CAPVT II going from Latin to English and English to Latin as required to master.

2. Practice writing and translating the 1st and 2nd conjugation paradigms (laudo, moneo), and the 1st declension noun/adjective paradigm (porta magna) as required to master.

3. In the workbook, Lectiones pages 16-17, complete #1 - #10.  Show parsing of all verbs and nouns in the following sentences on the blank left side of the page - #3, #8, #10.

  Reminders/Notes: 

• CAPVT II Grammar Quiz #2 on Wednesday (10/16).

• TEST #2 over Chapters 1 and 2 on Thursday (10/17). This will be a fairly brief test over the basics of these two chapters.

• The student workbook will NOT be due for CAPVT II at the time of the test.  We will finish it after the test.

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work:

1. Finish reading Chapter 6 in The Book of the Ancient Greeks.  Write thorough answers in your Student Guide for Lesson 5 questions #3 - #5.  (Remember, when you do the reading and the writing of your workbook answers by yourself as homework, your answers are worth double the points, so be thorough.)

2. On a piece of notebook paper, label the top as Vocabulary Review 2 following the syllabus sample. Use each of the seven vocabulary words listed for Lessons 3, 4 and 5 in the Student Guide in one sentence of your own making.  Be sure the vocabulary word meaning matches your sentence idea for each.  This will be checked Tuesday for an assignment grade. 

3. Review your Student Guide and be sure it is fully complete for Lessons 4-5.  This will be graded for completion and accuracy after the test this week.

Reminders/Notes: 

• TEST #2 over Lessons 3 – 5 (Chapters 4 – 6 in the book) on Thursday (10/17).

• The upcoming weekly quiz on Wednesday (10/16) will be on Lesson 5.

• The Student Guide is due on Thursday (10/17).

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work:

1.  Prepare for the Chapter 1 test by reviewing and following the Earth Science Chapter 1 Test Topics document attached here.

Reminders/Notes:

• CHAPTER 1 TEST on Wednesday (10/16).

• The upcoming weekly quiz will be on Chapter 2 - seismic waves, soil horizons, how soil is made, physical and chemical weathering of rocks, erosion and deposition.

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work:

1.  Prepare for the Unit 1 test by reviewing and following the attached Geography Unit 1 Test Topics document attached here. 

2. Work on labeling and coloring with pencils the Unit 9 maps in the Student Workbook. Your work should be neat and legible. Color and label the physical features on CORRECTED page 88 and color and label the countries on page 89.  Use the word banks from the test sheets in the sheet protectors.  Be sure to reference your Student Text map (pg. 107) and/or your Classroom Atlas (pp. 186/187).  Don’t spend more than 30 minutes on this task.  You can continue working on it later. 

Reminders/Notes: 

• UNIT 1 TEST on Wednesday (10/16).

• The upcoming weekly quiz will be on Unit 9 – Antarctica and the countries of Unit 9.

WEEK 5 (10/1 - 10/7): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Tuesday work:

1. Complete your CAPVT II Vocabulary Flashcards and bring them to class Wednesday for an assignment grade.

2. Begin the CAPVT II Vocabulary Homework Assignment handed out in class and attached here. Do as much as you can from memory and then check it and write corrections in red.

Wednesday work:

1. Complete the CAPVT II Vocabulary Homework Assignment.  Bring Thursday for an assignment grade. 

2. Reminder: CAPVT II Vocabulary Quiz #1 on Thursday.

Friday/Monday work:

1. Practice the new vocabulary words for CAPVT II going from Latin to English and English to Latin.

2. Complete the workbook through page 13. (The answer to the last question is "syntax")

3. Practice writing the 1st declension noun and adjective paradigm for CAPVT II. 

 
Reminders/Notes: 

• Great job on the first test!

• CAPVT II Vocabulary Quiz #2 on Tuesday (10/8).

• CAPVT II Grammar Quiz #1 on Wednesday (10/9).

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work:

1. Complete the Reading Assignment on Oracles handed out in class (and attached).  Turn in Tuesday for an assignment grade.

2. Prepare for a weekly quiz on Lesson 4 (Chapter 5) by studying your Student Guide.

Reminders/Notes: 

• Great job on the first test!

• Be prepared to turn in the Reading Assignment on Oracles on Tuesday.

• The upcoming weekly quiz on Wednesday (10/9) will be on Lesson 4.

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work:

1. Complete the Soil Texture Triangle Worksheet handed out in class (and attached).  Be prepared to turn in on Tuesday.

2. Study the Chapter 2 Vocabulary Words and Chapter 2 Important Words (both attached).

Reminders/Notes:

• The upcoming weekly quiz will be on the Chapter 2 vocabulary and important words, soil particle and pore sizes, the Soil Texture Triangle, and matching units to the quantities being measured.

• Be prepared to turn in the Soil Texture Triangle Worksheet on Tuesday (unless you turned it in today). 

• The first test is scheduled for Wednesday 10/16.

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work:

1. Review and fix where needed your answers in your Student Workbook for Unit 1 based upon our class discussion.  Be sure your answers are thorough and come from the Student Text.  Email the teacher with questions.

2. Complete the Unit 9 Atlas Investigation (attached here).  Turn in Tuesday for an assignment grade.  NOTE: Some of the latitudes and longitudes listed on the back page (handed out today) include partial degrees with symbols ' and ".  Just ignore the numbers with those symbols and focus on the numbers before the degree symbols.  If you find it confusing, check out the revised version attached.  

Reminders/Notes: 

• Do NOT write on the maps given to you today in the sheet protector.  Keep them clean so that you can use them to study throughout the entire unit.

• The upcoming weekly quiz will be on the Unit 9 Physical Features map and the Who Rules? government chart. 

• Be prepared to turn in your Student Workbook for a 100-point assignment grade on Tuesday (10/8). 

• Be prepared to turn in your Unit 9 Atlas Investigation for a 50-point assignment grade on Tuesday (10/8).

• The first test is scheduled for 10/23.  

WEEK 4 (9/24 - 9/30): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Tuesday work:

1. For the grammar quiz tomorrow - study the parsing of verbs (person, number, tense, voice, mood) from the workbook. 

2. Complete the CAPVT I Vocabulary Homework Assignment handed out in class and attached here.  Do as much as you can from memory and then check it and write corrections in red to help you study. 

Wednesday work:

1. Read CAPVT II in the Wheelock's Latin textbook (pages 12 - 22).  

Thursday work:

1. Create your flashcards for CAPVT II for the vocabulary listed in the Wheelock's Latin textbook (pp. 17-18).  Bring them to class Wednesday for an assignment grade.

Friday/Monday work:

In preparation for the test:

1. Review your four quizzes.

2. Review all of your entries on pages 4-9 in the workbook, especially parsing and translation.

3. Review all of your translations for the Sententiae #1-20 in Wheelock's Latin textbook (pp. 7-8).

4. Review again the differences between the endings for the indicative vs. the imperative moods, and the infinitive form of the verb. 

5. Be sure all blanks are completed in your workbook for CAPVT I.

6. Practice your new vocabulary words for CAPVT II.

 
Reminders/Notes: 

• TEST #1 over CAPVT I on Tuesday (10/1).

• Workbook to be graded for completion/accuracy on Tuesday (10/1).

• CAPVT II flashcards due on Wednesday (10/2).

• CAPVT II Vocabulary Quiz #1 on Thursday (10/3).

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work:

1. Review the comprehension questions for Lesson 4 (Ch. 5) in the Student Guide, then complete the reading of Chapter 5 in The Book of the Ancient Greeks (pp. 52-67).  Mark your text by underlining the answers to the questions. 

2. Write in complete sentences (except 1. which is a list) your answers to the four comprehension questions on page 15 in the Student Guide.  These will be checked on Tuesday.

3. Review the Lesson 3 (Ch. 4) Student Guide information (pp. 12-13) for a quiz on Wednesday (10/2).

Reminders/Notes: 

• Lesson 4 Student Guide comprehension questions due Tuesday (10/1).

• Remember, when you do the reading and the writing of your workbook answers by yourself as homework, your answers are worth double the points.

• Quiz #1 on Lesson 3 on Wednesday (10/2).

• FYI your drawings were as captivating as Mt. Olympus is tall!

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work:

1. Complete the Reading Assignment on the Geosphere and Soil Horizons handed out in class and attached here.  You must read the sections of Chapter 2 in the textbook related to the questions and get your answers from the text.  If you need assistance email the teacher.  Bring to class Tuesday to turn in for an assignment grade.

2. Study for the weekly quiz.

Reminders/Notes: 

• The upcoming weekly quiz will be on the particle model and the questions on the Chapter 1 Warm-up #1.

• Reading Assignment on the Geosphere and Soil Horizons is due Tuesday (10/1).  

• The first test will be on Chapters 1 and 2 in two weeks (10/16).

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work:

1. Read pages 11-12 in the Student Text and complete all comprehension questions in the Student Workbook.  Mark in your text the places where you found your answers. (Remember - Question #9 should be changed to read "Describe the difference between climate and weather.")  Be sure to complete the mapping exercise on page 7.  Ensure ALL entries for Unit 1 are complete and accurate.  (This does NOT include the U.S. States and Capitals pages.  These will be reviewed later.)

Reminders/Notes: 

• The upcoming weekly quiz will be on mapping the 7 continents, 5 oceans, and 6 major lines.

• The Student Workbook will be turned in for a Unit 1 assignment grade on Tuesday (10/1) (for 4th period) and Wednesday (10/2) (for 5th period). 

• The first test will be on Unit 9 in three weeks (10/23).  

WEEK 3 (9/17 - 9/23): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Tuesday work:

1. For the vocabulary quiz tomorrow - study all vocabulary words.  Focus on the four principal parts of the verbs as needed - say them out loud until they are automatic.  Repeat going from English to Latin (15 minutes). 

2. Complete the translation on the final four sentences in CAPVT I Lectiones in the workbook. 

Wednesday work:

1. For the grammar quiz tomorrow - study the 1st and 2nd conjugation verb paradigms for present active indicative and imperative.  

2. In the workbook, finish the last CAPVT I Exercitationes in D. and complete the four translations in E. (pages 7-8 in workbook). 

Thursday work:

1. Review all of your work for CAPVT I in your workbook.  Be sure all blanks are filled in (except the final two questions) and spot check for accuracy - especially the verb conjugations.  Workbooks will be graded on 10/1 during the test.

Friday/Monday work:

1. Review your graded vocabulary and grammar quizzes (to be sent via email by Friday morning) and be sure you understand what you missed and why you missed it.  If you do not receive an email Friday morning with your returned quiz, please email Mrs. Plueger.

2. Finish the CAPVT I Sententiae (#1-20) in the textbook on pages 7-8. 

3. Read and think through The Poet Horace Contemplates an Invitation with the notes and questions on pages 8-9 in the textbook.  Be prepared to discuss Tuesday.

Reminders/Notes: 

• CAPVT I Vocabulary Quiz #2 on Tuesday (9/24) - brief review of Caput I vocabulary

• CAPVT I Grammar Quiz #2 on Wednesday (9/25) - new sentences and brief review of paradigms from CAPVT I.

• TEST #1 over CAPVT I on Tuesday (10/1).  Turn in workbook during test for grading. 

• We will complete CAPVT I and begin CAPVT II this coming week - great job!

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work:

1. Complete your map of Greece you began on page 11 in your student guide.  Include the towns from the sample map handout.  You may also include if you choose the regions listed on the map on page 44 in The Book of the Ancient Greeks. 

2. Review Chapter 4 in The Book of the Ancient Greeks with the marks we put in the text while reading in class.  Use the text to thoroughly answer the four comprehension questions on page 13 in the student guide for Lesson 3. 

3. Review your student guide and be sure it is fully complete for Lessons 1-3 and Review 1 (pages 4-13).  This will be graded for completion and accuracy during the test on Wednesday.

4. To prepare for the test this coming week, study your graded quiz (see note below), the map in your student guide page 10 (including our locations for Mycenae and the Mycenaean civilization on the mainland), the timeline, and Review 1 in the student guide. 

Reminders/Notes: 

• CHECK YOUR EMAIL Friday morning for a scanned copy of your graded quiz if you didn't get it back in class.

• TEST #1 on Lessons 1 and 2 on Wednesday (9/25). 

• Student Guide will be graded on Wednesday (9/25).

• No quiz this coming week.

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work:

1. Complete the Substitute Teacher Classwork Guide that you began in class last week.  You must read the sections of Chapter 1 in the textbook related to the questions and find the exact words in the text.  If you need assistance email the teacher.  Bring to class Tuesday to turn in for an assignment grade.

2. Read through and study the Chapter 1 Vocabulary - Part 2 handed out in class and attached here.  Use the flashcards to master them.

Reminders/Notes: 

• Practice Quiz on Chapter 1 - Part 2 vocabulary on Tuesday (9/24).

• Quiz on Chapter 1 - Part 2 vocabulary on Wednesday (9/25).  

• Test upcoming - date to be determined.

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work:

1. Read pages 6-10 in the Student Text and complete the comprehension questions #1-9 (only) in the Student Workbook.  Mark in your text the places where you found your answers. Remember - Question #9 should be changed to read "Describe the difference between climate and weather."  

2. Read through and thoroughly study the Unit 1 Vocabulary - Part 2 handed out in class and attached here.  

Reminders/Notes: 

• Practice Quiz on Unit 1 - Part 2 vocabulary on Tuesday (9/24).

• Quiz on Unit 1 - Part 2 vocabulary on Wednesday (9/25).  

• Test upcoming - date to be determined.

WEEK 2 (9/10 - 9/16): 

Wheelock's Latin A

Thursday work:

1. Study all vocabulary word flashcards - be sure to say them out loud in Latin, then give the English meanings.  Be sure to include important multiple meanings on your flash cards. Repeat going from English to Latin (15 minutes). 

Friday work:

1. Review the meaning and form of the Latin present active infinitive (pg. 3).

2. Review the meaning and forms of the Latin present active imperative (pg. 5).

3. Study all vocabulary word flashcards. 

4. Practice writing the conjugations of laudare and moneo (pg. 4).   

Monday work:

1. Study all CAPVT I vocabulary words to mastery. 

2. Study all CAPVT I paradigms to mastery. 

3. Print out the attached table and fill in the blanks for all of the CAPVT 1 verbs.  Answer sheet provided.

Reminders/Notes: 

• CAPVT I Grammar Quiz #1 on Wednesday (9/18).

• CAPVT I Vocabulary Quiz #1 on Thursday (9/19).

7th Grade Classical Studies 

Friday/Monday work:

1. Complete Review 1 on pages 8 and 9 in the Student Guide.  Try it from memory first, then correct your answers. 

2. Read through all of the comprehension questions for Lesson 1 and 2.  Think deeply about them and the pictures you’ve seen.  Have a sibling or parent ask you the questions and then answer them in your own words.

3. On a piece of notebook paper, label the top as Vocabulary Review 1 following the syllabus sample. Use each of the ten vocabulary words listed on page 8 in the Student Guide in one sentence of your own making.  Be sure the vocabulary word meaning matches your sentence idea for each.  This will be checked Tuesday for an assignment grade. 

Reminders/Notes: 

• Quiz #1 on Lessons 1 and 2 on Wednesday (9/18).

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work:

1. Complete the Chapter 1 Application Assignment on Drawing Atoms handed out in class (also attached here.)  You must use your periodic table.  The solutions will be posted HERE Friday afternoon - you should review your work and fix your answers in pencil.  You will get full credit for checking and correcting your work.  Bring to class Tuesday to turn in for an assignment grade.

2. Study the Chapter 1 - Part 1 vocabulary. 

Reminders/Notes: 

• We will work a practice quiz on Chapter 1 - Part 1 vocabulary on Tuesday (9/17).

• Quiz #1 on Chapter 1 - Part 1 vocabulary on Wednesday (9/18).  

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work:

1. Complete the Unit 1 Atlas Investigation handed out in class (also attached here revised with back table complete).  You may download the revised version and print or fill in the copy you have from class for the 7. table with the following latitudes and longitudes: (a) 38º S, 145º E; (b) 52º N, 0º E/W; (c) 6º S, 107º E; (d) 61º N, 150º W; (e) 41º N, 74º W; (f) 35º S, 58º W; (g) 19º N, 73º E.  Bring to class Tuesday to turn in for an assignment grade.

2. Study the Unit 1 - Part 1 vocabulary. 

Reminders/Notes: 

• We will work a practice quiz on Unit 1 - Part 1 vocabulary and latitude/longitude on Tuesday (9/17).

• Quiz #1 on Unit 1 - Part 1 vocabulary and latitude/longitude on Wednesday (9/18). 

WEEK 1 (9/3 - 9/9): 

Fantastic first week everyone!

Wheelock's Latin A

Friday/Monday work:

1. Prepare your binder with five dividers (Vocabulary, Notes, Translations, Handouts, Quizzes & Tests).

2. Read all of CAPVT I (pp. 1-11) in the Wheelock's text thoroughly.

3. Prepare your personal flashcards for all vocabulary words on pg. 6 of the text following the example provided in class.

Reminders/Notes: 

• We will work a sample quiz (not for points) on CAPVT I vocabulary on Tuesday (9/10).

• We will work a sample quiz (not for points) on CAPVT I grammar on Wednesday (9/11).

• Email Mrs. Plueger with any questions.

7th Grade Classical Studies

Friday/Monday work:

1. Review the class syllabus with your parents.  Bring it to class with signatures on Tuesday.

2. Obtain all required supplies and bring them to class starting Tuesday. This is part of your classwork grade.

3. Prepare your binder with five dividers (Recitations, Vocabulary, Notes, Quizzes, Tests).  This is part of your classwork grade.

4. On a piece of notebook paper, write all of the Facts to Know (words and descriptions) for Lesson 1 listed in your Student Guide.  Bring this Tuesday for an assignment grade.

5. On a separate piece of notebook paper, write all of the Vocabulary (words and definitions) for Lesson 1 listed in your Student Guide (including the word we added).  Bring this Tuesday for an assignment grade.

Reminders/Notes: 

• We will work a sample quiz (not for points) on Lesson 1 Facts to Know and Vocabulary on Wednesday (9/11).

• Email Mrs. Plueger with any questions.

8th Grade Earth Science

Friday/Monday work:

1. Review the class syllabus with your parents.  Bring it to class with signatures on Tuesday.

2. Obtain all required supplies and bring them to class starting Tuesday. This is part of your classwork grade.

3. Prepare your binder with five dividers (Vocabulary, Reference, Current Section, Quizzes & Tests, Volcano Project).  This is part of your classwork grade.

4. Complete the Reading Assignment on Chemicals handed out in class (also attached here).  Bring to class Tuesday to turn in for a grade.

5. Read through the Chapter 1 - Part 1 vocabulary handed out in class (also attached here). 

Reminders/Notes: 

• The Reading Assignment will be graded for completion and accuracy.  Be sure your answers are coming from the textbook.  

• We will work a sample quiz (not for points) on Chapter 1 - Part 1 vocabulary on Tuesday (9/10).

• Email Mrs. Plueger with any questions.

8th Grade Geography

Friday/Monday work:

1. Review the class syllabus with your parents.  Bring it to class with signatures on Tuesday.

2. Obtain all required supplies and bring them to class starting Tuesday. This is part of your classwork grade.

3. Prepare your binder with five dividers (Vocabulary, Current Unit, Robinson Map, Quizzes & Tests, 20th Century).  This is part of your classwork grade.

4. On a piece of notebook paper, write out completely all Unit 1 - Part 1 vocabulary handed out in class (also attached here).  Include the word(s) and definitions.  Bring to class Tuesday to turn in for an assignment grade.

Reminders/Notes: 

• We will work a sample quiz (not for points) on Unit 1 - Part 1 vocabulary on Wednesday (9/11).

• Email Mrs. Plueger with any questions.