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Assignments for November 4th, 2024
Quick Looks at Great Books
We discussed Chapters 1-9 today and will begin with the last chapter they read (Chapter 10) next week. We went over lots of explanations and examples of literary terms. For next week, finish the book (Book 3—Chapters 11-15).
As we discuss the revelation of third accuser, we find Dr. Manette going to look for his shoemaking bench! Sydney Carton has blackmailed John Barsad (Solomon Pross) with the help of Jerry Cruncher. The plot thickens, and things move very quickly to their conclusion. We will cover Chapter 10, take Quiz #5, then move on to the book’s conclusion. Enjoy the surprises and your reading. Did you expect the ending?
American History
We went over Chapters 7 and 8 and the problems occurring in the colonies. I gave the students a list of things to know from the Chapter Review page. For next week, read Chapter 9. We will then be ready for Test #3 on Chapters 7-9, plus a review of the first six chapters.
Watch this short video on the Louisiana Purchase.
U.S. Government
We passed back last week’s two quizzes and took any questions. I wanted to make sure they could look over their papers so that they should not miss the same things again! Then we played a game review (with two teams) before we took our test on Voting, the Electoral College, Political Parties (Republican and Democrat), President, and Vice-President. Then we took our test over the material. I expect them to do well. They were very attentive during the game review! Next week, we will pass out sheets to complete during the Election coverage next Tuesday, November 5. Your homework then will be to watch the election and fill out the sheets you were given. Hopefully, your parents will help you with each project.
For next week, complete Lesson 15 on the Supreme Court. Here are the answers to Lesson 15 the Supreme Court.
Watch this tour of the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C.
PSAT/SAT/ACT Test Prep
Today we did practice tests for the ACT English test. After that review, we took a quiz practicing the 12 frequently missed errors on the ACT test. (The students received their final PSAT math tests back, along with answer explanations for each question. They also received their answer sheets and final score.)
For next week, study pages 24-27 in your notebooks (grammar rules of all kinds). We will have a quiz on these specific rules. Also, you were given a practice English test to do at home this week. Bring that back with you for us to go over in class. After our quiz, we will go over all the correct answers so that you won’t miss the same things on the standardized test. Each student will receive a new answer sheet for the ACT tests, and we will begin with the grammar test. (The most easily improved test we take.)
Adventures in American Literature
The students received their graded tests from last week, and all questions were answered. Then before the introductory quiz on “The Custom House” summary and pages 2-10 in your study guides, we went over every page. After the quiz we finished some work in our text.
For next week, begin The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Read Chapters 1-6 and answer the study guide questions 1-14. We will discuss the chapters and questions before we take the quiz. Enjoy your trip to the 1600s in Boston!