Fortis Academy 7th Grade 9/3 - 9/7


7th9/3/20189/4/20189/5/20189/6/20189/7/2018
DiscipleshipPicture Day - 9/10
Math
Labor Day - School Holiday
See Google ClassroomSee Google ClassroomSee Google ClassroomSee Google Classroom
Humanities AW Chapter 5 pgs. 97-102 – Handout on Google CRDiscussion AW Chapter 6 pgs. 103-108 – Handout on Google CRDiscussion
LatinExercise 22 (#11-40); Vocabulary flashcards, p. 25Quiz (2nd Declension: Neuter); Introduce Predicate NounsVocabulary Flashcards, p. 28; Exercise #24Review for 1st & 2nd Declension Quiz
Language Arts(1) Vocabulary online; (2) Finish Gilgamesh; (3) Correct the "Find 10" paragraph on Google Classroom - (print out and bring to class a corrected copy)(1) "Find 10" Corrected Paragraph Due; (2) Guest Speaker (take notes); (1) Vocabulary online; (2) Compose an expository paragraph about three interesting points presented by our guest speaker. Use the same format as before. (See Co-Teacher notes to the right.) (1) Vocabulary quiz; (2) Paragraph due; (3) Assign The Odyssey by Homer and Richard Lattimore; (4) Odyssey pre-reading activity; NOTE) The format for the paragraph is: (1)Topic Sentence, (2) Point #1, (3) Elaboration, (4) Point #2, (5) Elaboration, (6) Point #3, (7) Elaboration, (8) Concluding Sentence
Study SkillsCheck Google CR for assignmentHow to Mark a BookAssignment on Google CRHow to Mark a Book
ScienceStudy Periodic TableQuiz: Periodic TableQuestions, p. 3, 6, 10, 11Atoms & Elements-draw & discuss

7th Grade 8/27-8/31


7th8/27/20188/28/20188/29/20188/30/20188/31/2018Co-Teacher Notes
DiscipleshipOpen House, 8/27 6-7:00 p.m.
MathSee Google ClassroomSee Google ClassroomSee Google ClassroomSee Google ClassroomSee Google Classroom
Humanities AW – The Assyrians and the Babylonians Chapter 1 pgs. 74-82 AW Chapter 2 pgs. 83-90 – Complete handout on Google CR. Watch and summarize videoDiscussion AW Chapters 3-4 pgs. 91-96 – Complete Handout on Google CRDiscussion
Latin2nd Declension NeuterMemorize Rules #37-39; Vocabulary flashcards, p. 21; Exercise 16 & Exercise 17 (1-5)Dative Case/ Indirect ObjectVocabulary flashcards, p. 23; Exercise 19 and self-correctAblative Case/ Objects of the Prepositions
Language Arts(1) Journal; (2) Continuity and sentence improvement discussion and activity; (1) Read Gilgamesh, through page 53 (2) Do vocabulary assignment online; (1) Journal; (2) Gilgamesh  - "Major Plot Points" discussion and worksheet; (3) Writing effective sentences (as a class);(1) Read Gilgamesh  through page 72 (2) Study vocabulary online(1) Vocabulary Quiz; (2) Creating effective sentences discussion; (3) Practice as a class; (Ten effective sentences due Wednesday)
History
Study SkillsTime Management - VictusFinish Weekly Schedule pg. 28Time Management - 4 Mental TechniquesFinish Monthly Assignment pg 30 Time Management - 6 tips -
ScienceLab Equipment IDRead Ch. 1 & 6Periodic Table (Ch. 1 & 6); Discuss Color CodeCh. 1 Section Review; Study Lab EquipmentEquipment Test: Ch. 1 & 4 Section Questions

/Foris Academy 7th Grade 8/20-8/24


7th8/20/20188/21/20188/22/20188/23/20188/24/2018Co-Teacher Notes
DiscipleshipOpen House, 8/27 6-7:00 p.m.
MathLesson 1.5- Square Roots and Cube Roots (pg. 17-20)Exercize 1.5 all (pg 20-21)Chapter 1 ReviewReview Exercise 1 (pg 23-24) all, check answers for understandingChapter 1 Test
Humanities AW Chapters 6-7 pgs. 53-60 - Handout AW Chapter 8 pgs. 61-72 – Check Google CR for homeworkDiscussion - How Ancient Egypt Influenced the World todayReview 1 Handout – Test 1 tomorrowAW Test 1
LatinGenitive CaseRead p. 13-16; Translate Ex. 7 (p. 15) and self-correct in a different color; Review & memorize 1st DeclensionQuiz; 2nd Declension MasculineMemorize Grammar Rules #34, 35, & 40; Vocabulary flashcards, p. 17; Decline nouns (Exercise 10) and Exercise 12Review
Language Arts(1) Journal; (2) New Vocabulary List (Gilgamesh); (3) Finish group edit of expository paragraph;(1) Type final draft of expository paragraph; (2) go over new vocabulary list; (1) Journal; (2) Final draft of expository paragraph due; (3) Pre-reading Introductory activity for new book, Gilgamesh (4) Read intro through page 11 together;(1) Read Gilgamesh, pp. 12-20; (2) Practice vocabulary online(1) Vocab quiz; (2) Gilgamesh discussion and activity;Note 1: Our next book will be Gilgamesh, the rendering by David Ferry, if students want to read ahead.

Study SkillsGoal Setting - VictusVictus pg. 16 Fill out mission statement. Pg. 17-fill out chart and begin to Keep track of hours for chart on pg. 17 Goal Setting - No Excuses pg. 70 onVictus pg. 17 - Keep track of hours for chart on page 17 - Check Google CR for Smart Goals HomeworkGoal Setting
ScienceLab-"Letter e"Study for "Lab Safety" TestTest: Lab Safety; Microscope Review; Vocabulary Finish DefinitionsStudy Microscope PartsLab-Wet Mound; Check Cell; Microscope Quiz

Fortis Academy 7th Grade 8/13 - 8/17


7th8/13/20188/14/20188/15/20188/16/20188/17/2018Co-Teacher Notes
DiscipleshipWhole school scripture memory work on Matthew 5: 1-16 begins next week
MathLesson 1.3- Greatest Common Factor (pg. 9-12)Finish Exercise 1.3 (1-7 all) and complete number 6 on page 2 of your workbook Lesson 1.4- Least Common Mulitple (pg. 12-17) Finish Exercize Exercise 1.4 (1-10 all) and complete number 7 on page 2 of your workbookGCF/ LCM in class Activity
Humanities AW Chapter 4 pgs. 31-36 – Handout AW Chapter 5 Part 1 pgs. 37-42 - Complete handout on Google ClassroomDiscussion AW Chapter 5 Part 2 pgs. 43-52 - View videos and complete Handout on Google CRDiscussion
LatinVerbsRead p. 9 #3 -p. 10; Compose vocabulary flashcards, p. 11 & memorize; Google classroomQuiz; ReviewReview voc. (all); Prepare voc. flashcards, p. 14; Review Grammar Rules #14-24; #31-33; Google classroomIntroduce Accusative Case/Direct ObjectAfter this week, students are responsible for checking Google classroom without reminders in the blog.
Language Arts(1) Journal; (2) Black Ships Before Troy - The character of the characters (discussion); (3) Why study Greek mythology?(1) Review (or read) Black Ships Before Troy, pp.76-113;              (2) Complete character choice with positive and negative traits (use examples from the book with page numbers)(1) Journal;  (2) Brief vocabulary review/discussion; (3)Elements of an Expository Paragraph - writing assignment - "Who is the most (adjective) character in Black Ships Before Troy? Why? Give three examples."(1) Review (or read) Black Ships Before Troy, pp.114-146 (end); (2) Review vocabulary online; (3) Compose rough draft of expository paragraph (Remember to write in THIRD PERSON.)(1) Vocabulary Quiz (from list on www.vocabulary.com) (2) Group edit of expository paragraph rough draft (3) Assign new bookStudents should continue working online at www.vocabulary.com to prepare for Friday's quiz over this list.

*Our next book will be Gilgamesh, the David Ferry rendering, if students want to read ahead.*
Study SkillsLearning Style – pgs. 9-12Check Google CR for homeworkLearning Style – pgs. 9-12Learning Styles Quiz tomorrowLearning Styles Quiz
ScienceSI Conversions & intro to concept mappingScientific method & measurement LabQUIZ Sci Method,Measurement & Lab Safety

Fortis Academy 7th Grade 8/6 - 8/10


7th8/6/20188/7/20188/8/20188/9/20188/10/2018Co-Teacher Notes
Discipleship
MathSee Google ClassroomSee Google ClassroomSee Google ClassroomSee Google ClassroomSee Google Classroom
Humanities AW Chapter 1 pgs. 11-14 – Fill in HandoutAW Chapter 2 pgs. 15-18 – Check Google Classroom for homeworkDiscussionAW Chapter 3 pgs. 19-30 – Check Google Classroom for homework Discussion
LatinIntroduce Latin NounsRead p. 1-5 of the Exercise Book (purple); Study Grammar Rules #1-3, 5, 14-19First DeclensionStudy Grammar Rules #31-33; Memorize 1st Declension Endings; Draft Vocabulary Flashcards, p. 7Review
Language Arts(1) Describe yourself in 1-3 words; (2) Discussion - Black Ships Before Troy(1) Review (or read) Black Ships Before Troy, pp. 1-39. (2) Work on practicing the vocabulary list assigned at www.vocabulary.com(1) Journal; (2) Discussion: Black Ships Before Troy;(1) Review (or read) Black Ships Before Troy, pp.40-75; (2) Continue work on www.vocabulary.com (3) Finish Timeline of Events (worksheet p. 49)(1) Reading Quiz over Black Ships Before Troy; (2) Cast of Characters - Majors/Minors (discussion & notes)

Black Ships Before Troy was assigned as summer reading, however, students will be reviewing (or reading it for the first time) during the first few weeks of school. In addition, students will be invited via their Fortis e-mail to Mrs. Ouellette's online class at www.vocabulary.com where they will be practicing new vocabulary words. The quiz will be on 8/17.
Study Skills
Intro - Grammar to Logic Change - Course Overview
Homework - set up Google Classroom accountGrammar to Logic Change - Study Habits Checklist - pg. 8Homework - Check Google Classroom for assignment How to Keep Score – How to Study pgs. 2-3
ScienceClass Rules & Expectations Explain Notebookreview rules & notebook needsLab Safety Symbols & Lab Safetyreview lab safety rulesSI Measurements, Tech Lab