Scripture of the day: Proverbs 29:3a – "A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad."

A review of what we did this week and what to look forward to next week…

Math – We continued our review of equations and worked some problems using reciprocals. Keep drilling vocabulary (glossary in back of book).  We are using various math games for mental math, strategy and logic practice.

Latin  -  We finished our study of Adjectives, and will begin next week with verbs. At the end of Unit 1 and 2 is a comprehensive vocabulary review.  Have the girls begin to review – using it next few weeks to play some games..Homework:  Lesson 8 –3^rd declension adjectives – read the lesson and do the assigned exercises, make vocabulary cards for new words and fill in their Latin notebook – vocabulary, special rules (boxes from lesson text), and examples of declining the adjectives. Helpful reminder for their adjectives – GNC- gender, number and case.  I will send home a comprehensive Latin vocabulary exam (with answer key) next week covering Units 1&2 – all the review is in the book.

**Also CC Connected has videos of Latin adjectives, to help reinforce what we did in seminar. The CC Challenge Tier has a lot of great videos on all subjects to help us as parents as we teach our students.  It is a great resource, that has a lot of great helps, so please don't overlook what is there. 

Literature –Homework: Read the book, Crispin by Avi.  Look ahead in the guide to what the writing assignment is, so you can take notes while you are reading.

Logic  -. HOMEWORK: Read Lessons 27-29,  make vocabulary cards and do the corresponding exercises. If you have time, have them do the review exercises at end of Unit 3 –it will help in solidifying the concepts.

History of Science –Great job on your shoe boxes today – very creative!! Thanks for all the work you put into them.  I introduced the Scientific method today and the process for the science fair project.  Each girl was given a SF notebook to put all their project info in, as well as a folder. Make sure they bring them each week to class. The notebook is the backbone of their SF project. I handed out a sheet explaining how to set up their notebook, table of contents, etc.   We also talked about their topic ideas and the girls need to have it all decided upon by next Tuesday.  HOMEWORK:  They should have their topic decided upon by next Tuesday.  Everything they do with their SF project needs to be written in their notebook.

Current Events – HOMEWORK:  Topic: World Trade Issues.

Premise: The US should restrict trade with nations based on their ideology.

They will need to find 2 articles in support OR against this premise. Have your students choose a side of the argument and write a persuasive essay and come prepared to share with class.  Last week, we talked about ethos (credibility of the author/ their authority on the subject matter/character), pathos (emotional appeal, giving stories to tell their side of the argument), and logos (logical arguments, citing facts to persuade the audience to your position) and the importance of them in your persuasive essay.  This exercise is preparing them for writing open and closing arguments for Mock Trial in the spring. 

We have a webpage for our CC campus, so I will be posting the weekly update to the webpage. Here is the web address: http://challengebofcovington.blogspot.com/. 

Couple of articles to encourage you with…

http://www.classicalconversations.com/easyblog/when-the-going-gets-tough#.Um2anYAMIH4.email

http://www.classicalconversations.com/easyblog/the-two-best-hours-of-the-week-1#.Um2aIUxA2Do.email

We will be having a Challenge (A&B) Open House on Tuesday, November 19^th, 2013. If you know anyone interested in CC program, please forward the information on. Thanks!

Have a great week.

Mrs. Jennifer