We accomplished much this week:) I have trialled a new approach with the children and met with great success. Instead of the children having weekly schedule’s they had a weekly expectations sheet. Being able to accomplish some subjects in large chunks appealed to most of them. For some they choose to do a bit a day. Dominic was the only one who struggled with time management and discipline issues, (no surprise) but amazingly he managed to do most all on the last day (shades of his father) I’ve listed below what they actually did.
Mariah
Maths-5 pgs+ per week of Singapore Maths. Mariah had a breakthrough with large additions using the 100s chart, she was so excited.
Science- Finish reading(mum) Russ the Tree Kangaroo by Leslie Rees
Narration
1+ notebook page of information and pictures on tree kangaroos.
Language Arts
Dictation– 5 Sentences per week. The Elves and the Shoemaker.
Spelling – Schonell
12 words, Test.
Copywork– 5 lines at least
Literature- 4 chapters of Cherry Tree Time at Bullerby by Astrid Lindgren. Mariah made huge progress in reading this was a very big effort. I’m so impressed with what a good reader she is.
Faith- Sacramental Preparation. Mariah did several chapters of ST Joseph First Communion Catechism. She enjoys this book more than the ‘Jesus and I’.
History-
1.Write a narration on the eruption of Pompeii.
2.Include the eruption on the timeline, (Malachi wrote this)
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3 Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter which means Rock, Paint a rock.
4.Make a diorama with an image of Mary inside. Use a shoe box. Draw your own image or use a colouring in picture. Decorate.
Malachi
Latin- Practice Mass responses daily.
Maths-10 pgs per week of Singapore Maths.
Science- Russ the Tree Kangaroo by Leslie Rees
Narration
1+ notebook page of information and pictures on tree kangaroos.
Language Arts
Dictation- 10 Sentences per week. Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
Spelling – Schonell
12 words, Test.
Phonics
5 pages of photocopied book
Copywork- 5 lines.
Literature- Mrs Pepperpot and the Bilberries.
Faith- The Mass explained to Children by Maria Montessori and Come to the Mass by Sr Monica
1. Notebook page/s on the ‘Abraham’s Sacrifice’. Malachi put in a huge effort here and I was so impressed with his result. He showed tenacity and perseverance and independence despite some difficulties:)
History-
1.Write a narration on the eruption of Pompeii.
2. Include Mt Vesuvius’ eruption on the timeline
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3 Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter which means Rock, Paint a rock.
4.Make a diorama with an image of Mary inside. Use a shoe box. Draw your own image or use a colouring in picture. Decorate.
Xavier
Latin Recite Mass responses Daily.
Maths-3 pgs per week of Singapore Maths.
Typing- Typing Tutor
50min+ per week.
Language Arts
Dictation- 1 Paragraphs per week. LLAL
Spelling – Schonell
16 words, test
Mastering the Mother Tongue
Lessons 3 & 4
Copywork- The Laurel and the Harp
5 stanzas per week. A massive effort, I think perhaps I expected too much here.
Literature- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
Faith- The Mass explained to Children by Maria Montessori and Come to the Mass by Sr Monica
1. Notebook pages on ‘Abraham’s Sacrifice’ and ‘A King Offers Bread and Wine’
History-
1.Write a narration on the Ascension of Jesus.
2. Include the Ascension on the timeline
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3. Research and report on one of the martyrs of the first century.
This was a powerful time in the growth of the church and the martyrs many times were a tool God used to convert other people to Him. Make sure you consider this when doing your research. Xavier gave me an oral narration.
4.Make a poster of your favourite Marian Prayer. Decorate.
5. Read ‘The First Christians by Marigold Hunt’ Read three chapters.
6. Read at least half the book of ‘The Man who never Died.’
Dominic
Latin- Practice Mass responses daily.
Maths-2 hrs per week using Mathematics.com.
Geography-
Print an outline map of Mexico
1.Colour Mexico red, other countries green. The sea blue.
2. Print an outline map of Mexico. Locate and record topographic features.
a. Mountains or mountain ranges.
b. Rivers
c. Lakes
d. Deserts
e. Oceans or Seas
f. Does the country share its borders? Name these.
g. What are the major cities?
4. Make a map from salt dough.
1 cup of salt to 2 cups of plain flour; about 1 cup of flour. Dough is to be stiff but sticky. Could colour with food colouring or paint when finished.
5. Do the geographic features of Mexico divide the country into separate regions? If so, in what ways?
Science- John Hudson Tiner
Read at least two chapters and answer questions.
Typing- Typing Tutor
50min+ per week.
Language Arts
Dictation- 1 Paragraphs. LLAL
Spelling – Schonell
20 words, Test
CopyworkThe Laurel and the Harp
5 stanzas per week.
Literature- Fire in the Stone- Colin Thiele
History-
1.Write a narration on the Story of Pentecost.
2. Include Pentecost on the timeline
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3. Research and report on one of the martyrs of the first century.
This was a powerful time in the growth of the church and the martyrs many times were a tool God used to convert other people to Him. Make sure you consider this when doing your research. Oral report. Researched St Stephen.
4.Make a poster of your favourite prayers of Our Lady.
5. Read Chapter 2 ‘The Story of the Church’ . Pgs 14-23
Chiara
Geography- Croatia
Print an outline map of Croatia
1.Colour Croatia red, other countries green. Sea blue.
2. Print an outline map of Croatia. Locate and record topographic features.
a. Mountains or mountain ranges.
b. Rivers
c. C Lakes
d. Deserts
e. E Oceans or Seas
f. F Does the country share its borders? Name these.
g. What are the major cities?
4. Make a map from salt dough.
1 cup of salt to 2 cups of plain flour; about 1 cup of flour. Dough is to be stiff but sticky. Could colour with food colouring or paint when finished.
5. Do the geographic features of Croatia divide the country into separate regions? If so, in what ways?
Science- John Hudson Tiner
Read one chapter and answer questions. Finished book!
Typing- Typing Tutor
50min+ per week.
Language Arts
Dictation- 5 Paragraphs per week. You may like to use the ‘Memory and Copywork Selections’ or ‘Primary Source Texts from RC History.
Spelling – Wordly Wise
4 exercises per week.
English for Australian Schools
1 chapter per week.
Literature Study- Read Biggles Books, Eulalia by Brian Jacques and Agatha Christies.
Faith- Intensively researched (6 hours) Our Lady Help of Christians and designed a poster. Reported her findings.
History-
1. Write a narration on the conversion of Saul.
2. Include Saul’s conversion on the timeline
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3. Research and report on one of the martyrs of the first century.
This was a powerful time in the growth of the church and the martyrs many times were a tool God used to convert other people to Him. Make sure you consider this when doing your research. Reported on St Thecla.
4. Read Chapter 7 ‘Christ the King Lord of History’. Found it interesting.
