Fortis Academy 7th Grade 10/9 - 10/13


7th10/9/201710/10/201710/11/201710/12/201710/13/2017Notes
DiscipleshipObedience (Respect) + Matthew 5: 1-6
MathLesson 37: Equations and Lesson 38: Rectangular CoordinatesL37 Practice Set, p. 121 and L38 Practice and Problem Set, p. 125-126Lesson 39: Equivalent Equations and Lesson 40: Multiplication and Division RuleL39 Practice Set, p. 129 and L40 Practice and Problem Set, p. 135-136Test 9; Lesson 41: Overall Averages and Lesson 42: Symbols of Inclusion and Division in Order of Operations, if time permits
Informal LogicUnit 2: Presumption pgs. 118-121 –Complete Irrelevant Thesis or Strawman Fallacy Homework - Study for Unit 1 Test FridayBegging the Question Part 1 pgs. 122-123 – Circular Reasoning and the Loaded Question –Complete Name the Fallacy Jan 11, 2017 - Study for Unit 1 Test TomorrowUnit 1 Test 
LatinCh. 9 Reading (p. 60)Review Vocabulary; Review 1st & 2nd Declensions; Review Present & Perfect ConjugationUnit 2 TestCh. 10: 3rd Declension
Omnibus AHammurabi:
1) Oral Review
2) Complete Evaluation, (Pt 1 only)		1) Finish Hammurabi Evaluation, Pt 1, #1-10
2) Read introduction to I & II Samuel		I & II Samuel
1) Discussion based on Ses. I quesitons
2) Begin reading I Samuel 1-14		I & II Samuel
1) Finish reading I Samuel 1-14
2) Respond to the quesiton posted in Classroom
3) Be prepared to discuss tomorrow Ses. II Text Analysis quesitons, 1-7		I & II Samuel:
1) Discussion based on Ses. II Analysis quesitons
2) Assign Ses. II Summa prompt: Write as a complete paragraph in composition book		Please note that all books and materials scheduled for classwork must be brought to class each day. Students will be marked tardy if they have to leave class for theitr materials, and participation points will be taken off.
Omnibus BThe Horse and His Boy:
1) Finish reading reading Chs 10-12
2) Introduce Character Analysis Chart (for tomorrow)
2) Begin Ses V Comprehension quesionts, 1-14		The Horse and His Boy:
1) Finish Ses V Comprehension quesions, 1-14
2) Work on the Character Analysis Chart for Hwin, Shasta, Aravis, and Bree. Due Friday.		The Horse and His Boy:
1) Discuss Ses. VI Question to Consider
2) Check progress of Character Analysis Chart . Due Friday.		The Horse and His Boy:
1) Finish Character Analysis Chart. Due tomorrow.
2) Read Chs 13-15		The Horse and His Boy:
1) Discuss characterization. Take up chart for grade.
2) Finish discussion of book
GeographyNorthern Central Africa, Southern Africa - Due 10/20
ScienceQuiz 9. Discuss Science Fair RequirementsRead Atoms, Molecules, and Crystals6.1, pg 101. LC 6.1Read The Substance Family Tree Read Elements and Complete Learning Check 6.3. Review.

Fortis Academy 7th Grade 10/2 - 10/6


7th10/2/201710/3/201710/4/201710/5/201710/6/2017Notes
DiscipleshipObedience + Matthew 5: 1-6
MathLesson 33: Multiple Unite Multipliers and Lesson 34: Mixed Numers, RateL33 Practice Set, p. 110 and L34 Practice and Problem Set, p. 113-115Lesson 35: Subtracting Mixed Numbers and Lesson 36: Rate Word ProblemsL35 Practice Set, p. 116 and L36 Practice and Problem Set, p. 119-120Test 8End of 1st Quarter
Informal LogicChapter 3 review pgs. 114-115 (not part C) pgs. 116-117 – Test Weds.Pg. 115 C - Test tomorrowChapter 3 Test – Distribute Fill in the BlankComplete Fill in the BlankFallacy Ads - Review Unit 1 – Test on Monday -
LatinReview Perfect Tense and Ch. 8 Reading (p. 55)Read p. 53-56; Complete Exercises 6, 7, & 8; Review VocabularyCh. 8 Vocabulary Quiz; Ch. 9: Ablative CaseRead p. 58-60; Complete Exercise 1, 3, & 4; Make Ch. 8 Vocabulary FlashcardsDeclension and Conjugation Quiz
Omnibus AHammurabi
1) Finish reading Laws 50–194
2) Begin Comprehension Questions for Ses. III, 1-13		Hammurabi:
1) Finish Comprehension Questions for Ses. III, 1-13
2) Begin reading Laws 195-282 & Epilogue		Hammurabi:
1) Finish reading Laws 195-282 & Epilogue
2) Discuss Ses. IV questions		Hammurabi
1) Finish any work from Ses. IV
2) Answer Summa for Ses IV in composition book		"Hammurabi Mêlée," Ses. V
Omnibus B1) Horse & Boy: Begin reading Chs 7-9
2) Elements of Style: Review Principles of Compositon #12-22		1) Horse & Boy: Finish reading Chs 7-9
2) Elements of Style: Review Principles of Compositon #12-22		Horse & Boy: Beign Ses. IV--Calormene storytelling activityHorse & Boy: Finish Ses. IV--Calormene storytelling activity. Prepare to present in class tomorrowPresent Calormene stories
GeographyNorthern Central Africa, Southern Africa - Due 10/20
ScienceQuiz 8Complete Chapter 5 ExcercisesExperimental Investigation #3 and Lab ReportReview Ch. 5Physical Science Trivia

7th Grade September 25 - September 29

7th9/25/20179/26/20179/27/20179/28/20179/29/2017Notes
DiscipleshipFaith + Matthew 5: 1-5
MathLesson 29: Graphs and Lesson 30: Adding/Subtracting Fractions with Unequal DenominatorsL29 Practice Set, p. 99 and L30 Practice and Problem Set, p. 102Lesson 31: Order of Operations and Lesson 32: Variables and EvaluationL31 Practice Set, p. 105 and L32 Practice and Problem Set, p. 107-109Test 7
Informal LogicIrrelevant Goals or Functions – pgs. 102-104 – distribute crossword puzzle – Complete Crossword Puzzle and create your own Irrelevant Goals or Functions fallacyIrrelevant Thesis – pgs. 105-109 – Complete pg. 108 in class. Create your own Irrelevant Thesis Fallacy and on a separate paper write 5 sentences showing the difference between the Ad Hominem Circumstantial Fallacy and the Genetic FallacyStrawman Fallacy pgs. 110-113 – Chapter 3 Test Weds.
LatinCh. 7 Reading (p. 47)Read p. 44-46; Complete Exercises 4 & 5; Memorize Imperfect and Future Tense of EsseCh. 8: 2nd Conjugation VerbsRead p. 49-53; Prepare Ch. 8 Vocabulary Flashcards and Memorize; Complete Exercises 2, 3, & 4Ch. 8: Perfect Tense
Omnibus A1) Gilgamesh chreia final draft due via Classroom today
2) Gilgamesh review; then assign Evaluation, Pt. 1		1) Gilgamesh Evaluation, Pt. 2
2) Read introdution to Hammurabi Intro		Hammurabi:
1) Ses. I: Prelude Quesitons
2) Begin reading Prologue and Laws 1–49		Hammurabi:
Finish reading Prologue and Laws 1–49		Hammurabi
1) "Hammurabi on Trial," Ses. II
2) Begin reading Laws 50–194		Remenber to check both the Homework Blog and Google Classroom for information, instructions, and updates. Composition book check every Friday
Omnibus B1) Horse and Boy: Discuss Ses. II Analysis questions
2) Elements of Style: Elementary Principles of Composition, #12-16		1) Horse & Boy: Answer and comment on question in Google Classroom for today. Then begin read Ch 4
2) Check Classroom for style assignment (if any)		1) Elements of Style: Elementary Principles of Composition, #17-22
2) Horse & Boy: Read Chs 5-6		1) Horse & Boy: Complete Ses. III comprehension quesitons basedon Chs 4-6
2) Check Classroom for possible style assignment		1) Horse & Boy: Check/discuss answers for Ses III questions
2) Elements of Style: Review Elementary Principles of Composition #12-22		Bring Elements of Style each day this week
GeographyNorthern Central Africa, Southern Africa - Due 10/20
ScienceThe four forces.Inverse Square Laws pg 79. Complete Learning Check 5.1Three types of fields.Complete Learning Check 5.2Review and Work on Ch 5 Excercises

Fortis Academy 7th Grade 9/18 - 9/22


7th9/18/20179/19/20179/20/20179/21/20179/22/2017Notes
DiscipleshipFaith + Matthew 5: 1-5
MathLesson 25: Area as a Difference and Lesson 26: Mode, Median, Mean and RangeL25 Practice Set, p. 85 and L26 Practice and Problem Set, p. 88-90Lesspm 27: Area of Triangle and Lesson 28: Improper Fractions and Mixed NumbersL27 Practice Set, p. 90 and L28 Practice and Problem Set, p. 95-96Test 6
Informal LogicAnswer questions in class pgs. 91-92, 94-95 – Chapter 2 Test Weds.Complete pg. 93 – Test tomorrowChapter 2 TestCopy pg. 262 and distribute as homeworkReview Homework – Appeal to Ignorance Chapter 3 pgs. 96-101 – answer questions in class.
LatinCh. 7: AdjectivesRead p. 42-44; Complete Exercises 2 & 3; Prepare Ch. 7 Flashcards and MemorizeCh. 7: Irregular Verb: EsseRead p. 44-45; Memorize Present Tense Chart of Esse (to be) (p. 45 -top); Review Ch. 7 VocabularyCh. 7 Vocabulary Quiz; Ch 7: Imperfect and Future Tense of Esse
Omnibus AGilgamesh:
1) Check up on progress of Chreia draft.
2) Begin Ses. IV: Recitation Questions		Gilgamesh:
1) Finish draft of chreia in a Google Doc and submit by the end of the day. (Be sure to mark the Chreia Draft assignment as "Done.")
2) Finish remaining Ses. IV questions from yesterday.
2) Read Table 11		Gilgamesh Ses. V: Begin discussion based on Analysis Questions. Finish on FridayGilgamesh: Work on final draft of chreia and submit via Classroom by Monday.Gilgamesh Ses. V: Finish discussion based on Analysis Questions.
Reminders: 1) Check both the Homework Blog and Google Classroom for information, instructions, and updates. 2) Composition book check every Friday
Omnibus BIntro The Horse and His Boy and begin Prelude, Ses. IFinish The Horse and His Boy Prelude questions, Ses. IThe Horse and His Boy:
1) Check/discuss Prelude Ses I
2) Begin reading Chs 1-3		The Horse and His Boy:
1) Finish reading Chs 1-3
2) Answer Ses. II Text Analys questions, 1-5		1) Middle East Geography Test
2) Check homework
3) Discussion based on Ses. II
GeographyMiddle East - Due 9/22, Northern Central Africa, Southern Africa - Due 10/20
Science Quiz 6Read Nature was designed with us in mind. Complete Learning Check 4.3Chapter 4 excercises Quiz reviewStudy for QuizQuiz 7

Fortis Academy 7th Grade 9/11 - 9/15


7th9/11/20179/12/20179/13/20179/14/20179/15/2017Notes
DiscipleshipFaith + Matthew 5: 1-4Picture Day - 9/13
MathLesson 21: Average and Lesson 22: Multiple Fractional FactorsL21 Practice Set, p. 75 and L22 Practice and Problem Set, p. 77-78Lesson 23: Customary System and Unit Multipliers and Lesson 24: Metric SystemL23 Practice Set, p. 80 and L24 Practice and Problem Set, p. 83-84Test 5
Informal LogicSnob Appeal pgs. 75-77 Cumulative Fallacy Worksheet answer questions pgs. 78-79
Appeal to Illegitimate Authority – pgs. 80-86 -		Pg. 85 if not done in class. Ask your parents to help you find an example asked for in questions 1, 2, &3 on pg. 86 and bring in tomorrow.Chronological Snobbery pgs. 87-90. Chapter 2 Test Weds.
LatinCh. 6: Dative CaseRead p. 33-36; Complete Exercises 5, 6, & 7Ch. 6 Vocabulary Quiz; Ch. 6 Latin Reading (p. 39-41)Read p. 37-41; Finish TranslationsUnit Test 1
Omnibus AGilgamesh
1) Finish Ses. III Questions
2) Introduce Ses. II Chreia ("Optional Activity," Ses. II, p. 46 plus handout)		Gilgamesh: Complete outline (handout) for your Chreia (see "Optional Activity," Ses. II, p. 46). Outline due tomorrow and draft due on Thurs. via Google Doc.Gilgamesh:
1) Check chreia outline and work on Chreia draft (Ses. II)
2) Begin reading Tables 8-10 		Gilgamesh:
1) Finish draft of Chreia (see "Optional Activity," Ses. II, p. 46). Due at the end of the day via Google Doc.
2) Finish reading Tables 8-10		Gilgamesh:
1) Chreia first draft due
2) Ses. IV: Recitation Questions
Reminders: 1) Check both the Homework Blog and Google Classroom for information, instructions, and updates. 2) Composition book check every Friday
Omnibus BLion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Ses. V:
1) Finish assigned Comprehension quesitons (began on Fri.)
2) Read Chs 15-17		Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe:
Follow the directions for completing Ses. VI		1) Check Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Ses. V
2) Students read descriptions for Ses VI
3) Intro and begin "Optional Writing Session B," p. 379 based on Edith Nesbit's short story, The Aunt and Amabel. Begin reading the story (PDF available for reading or downloading in Classroom).		Complete "Optional Writing Session B," p. 379: Read Edith Nesbit's short story, The Aunt and Amabel (see Classroom). Then answer questions 1 & 2 for this session.Read/discuss student work based on "Optional Writing Session B," p. 379
GeographyMiddle East - Due 9/22
ScienceReview and QuizChapter 3 ExcercisesClass Discussion of Ch. 3 ExcercisesRead Why are there laws of nature; Order and structure in nature. Complete Learning Check 4.1 & 4.2Review
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