Notes from the Nook
Happenings and Homework -- Mrs. Noble's class -- 9/15/16
Trying new activities
This week we tried a few new activities. The debate on Machiavellian resolutions grew spirited and was the likely highlight for some.
The Debate
Emphatic gesturing to help the rebuttal.
Debate prep. To be loved or feared?
Students worked to take stands with which they didn't necessarily agree to expand their thinking.
Picture Study
When studying Velasquez' "Old Lady Frying Eggs" we worked to describe the piece "as if to a blind person."
We used "view frames" to focus better on parts of the picture.
For fun, at the end, we made up a story about the picture in a round robin, word or two at a time fashion. A pretty hilarious challenge. Made the learning to observe and enjoy art even more of a pleasure.
Countries of South America
Students quizzed each other in pairs.
Then we played the fly-swatter game!
Round two coming next week to be ready for the test.
And a few other new things . . .
Please ask your student about the new nature happenings around school. (Hint, one is in the lobby and one was in the courtyard.)
Also, new was a week without Mrs. Guthmann. Her detailed plans were well carried out by Mrs. Alexander. We're grateful for them!
Homework & Friday Lessons
Math
Complete the worksheets for Lessons 17 & 18.
History
Read to page 128 of I, Juan de Pareja and be ready to discuss in class.
Geography
Study the map for learning the countries of South America. Try http://online.seterra.net/en/vgp/3016 for a game to help with this. Blank map sent home too. We'll do more practice to prepare for the test which will likely be on Wednesday (B) and Thursday (A).
Assignments from Mrs. Guthmann's classes
** Woodwinds students only: Complete 3E in Wordly Wise lesson.
** Complete your "favorite room" story for writing if you did not already; most students did finished this in class. Class A due Monday, Class B on Tuesday.