Monday, September 29, 2008

Fourth Grade 10/6 - 10/10

Social Studies

10/6 Aim: To explain how to work with natural resources
Lesson: Define population, economy, quarry, and conservation. (pp. 34-36)
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 8.
Sample: 2. False - (mouth) - source

10/7 Aim: To explain how citizens can make improvements
Lesson: Read and discuss what citizens did to improve the Hudson River. (p. 37)
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 10.
Sample: 2. A : landform 1. D: climate

10/8 Aim: To discuss a legacy
Lesson: Read and discuss how we learned about collecting maple syrup from the Iroquois.
(pp. 38-39)
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 11.

10/9 No School!

10/10 Aim: To define decision making
Lesson: Explain how and why we use this skill. (pp. 40-41)

Religion

10/6 No class due to early dismissal

10/7 Religion Test (Chapter 2)
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 9.

10/8 Aim: To define free will
Lesson: Explain how we use free will and resist temptation. (pp. 43-45)
Homework: Memorize prayers on p. 325.

10/9 No School!

10/10 Aim: To define sin
Lesson: Explain how sin leads us away from God. (pp. 46-47)
Homework: Write 3 sentences about Sunday's gospel on 3 by 5 index card.

Handwriting

10/6 Aim: To practice undercurves
Lesson: Do p. 24.

10/7 Aim: Practice writing words
Lesson: Do p. 25.

10/8 Aim: Practice undercurves
Lesson: Do p. 26.

10/9 No School!

Third Grade 10/6 - 10/10



Social Studies

10/6 Aim: To define geography
Lesson: Examine different landforms and waterbodies (pp.36-38).
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 9.

10/7 Aim: To define climate
Lesson: Think about how climate affects daily life (p. 39).
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 10.

10/8 Aim: To use an infographic
Lesson: Use an infographic for practice on a landform map (pp. 40-41).
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 11.

10/9 NO SCHOOL!

10/10 Aim: To find geographic terms
Lesson: Examine how the poem relates to the environment (pp. 42-43).


Religion

10/6 No Religion class due to early dismissal!

10/7 Aim: To define last judgment
Lesson: Relate Jesus' story of the last judgment and describe heaven.
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 8.
10/8 Aim: To lpresent Jesus' Great Commandment
Lesson: Teach Jesus' great commandment of love (Mark 12: 30-31)
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 9.

10/9 NO SCHOOL

10/10 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Sum up chapter by answering pp. 52-53.


Handwriting

10/6 Aim: Practice x k z and words
Lesson: Do p. 15.

10/7 Aim: Practice X K Z and words
Lesson: Finish p. 15.

10/8 Aim: Practice writing 4 sentences
Lesson: Do p. 16. Each sentence must use one of the verbs listed on page.

10/9 No School!





Sunday, September 28, 2008

Second Grade 10/6 - 10/10

Social Studies

10/6 Aim: To define vocabulary words
Lesson: Children look up key words in glossary and read the definitions (pp.66-67)
Homework:R Review text book pp. 62 to 65 and notes in notebook for test on Wed., Oct.8.

10/7 GYM - no SS class

10/8 Social Studies Test (Chapter 2)

10/9 NO SCHOOL

10/10 Aim: To describe rules
Lesson: Explain why groups have rules (pp.68-71).



Religion

10/6 No Religion class due to early dismissal

10/7 Aim: To introduce the sacraments
Lesson: Define sacrament and explain their importance (pp.48-49)
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 11.

10/8 Aim: To name the seven sacraments
Lesson: Emphasize that Jesus is present in every sacrament. Describe each sacrament
(pp. 50-51)
Homework: Answer Workbook p. 10.

10/9 NO SCHOOL

10/10 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Sum up chapter by answering pp. 52-53.


Handwriting

10/6 Aim: Practice writing words
Lesson: Do p. 29. Write words describing landforms

10/7 Aim: Practice O A D
Lesson : Do p. 30.

10/8 Aim: Practice writing sentences
Lesson: Do p. 31. Write sentences about landforms.

10/9 NO SCHOOL




Fourth Grade 9/29 to 10/3

Social Studies












































9/29 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Sum up chapter by reviewing key words and written responses. (pp. 28-29)
Homework: Study text book pp. 28-29 , notes in notebook, and Workbook pages.

9/30 Aim: To introduce DBQ
Lesson: Explain how to examine pictures of landforms, resources, and climate to
answer questions and prepare to write essay.
Homework: On looseleaf write heading. Use pictures to write an essay. It must have
five paragraphs with at least 3-4 sentences in each. Due Thursday.

10/1 Social Studies Test
Homework: Continue writing the essay. Be sure to proofread when finished.

10/2 Aim: To explore how New York uses natural resources
Lesson: Compare renewable and nonrenewable resources (pp. 32-33)
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 5.

10/3 MASS

Religion

9/29 COMPUTER - no Religion class

9/30 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Sum up chapter by reviewing key words and written responses (pp.40-41)
Homework: In workbook answer p. 7.

10/1 Aim: To review the Beatitudes
Lesson: Students recite the beatitudes and explain the significance of each.
Homework: In workbook answer p. 9.

10/2 Aim: To review prayers
Lesson: Review the Apostles Creed and Act of Contrition (in the back of book)
Homework: Study pp. 40-41 and notes in notebook for test on Tuesday,Oct. 7.

10/3 Aim: To work on a Beatitude project
Lesson: Each student is assigned a beatitude to write and must design an "I can..."
cartoon to show its significance.
Homework : On a 3 by 5 index card write three sentences about Sunday's gospel.

Handwriting

9/29 Aim: Practice overcurving
Lesson: Do p. 21.

9/30 Aim: Practice undercurving
Lesson: Do p.22.

10/1 Aim: Review undercurve
Lesson: Do p.23.

10/2 Aim: Review undercurve
Lesson: Do p. 24.

10/3 Handwriting Quiz

Third Grade 9/29 - 10/3

Social Studies

9/29 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Sum up chapter by rviewing key words and written responses. (pp.32-33)
Homework: Study pp. 32-33, notes in notebook, and workbook for test on Thurs.

9/30 Aim: To show the importance of map scales
Lesson: Explain why and how we use map scales. (pp. 22-23)
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 6.

10/1 Aim: To teach how to use a map scale
Lesson: Students practice using map scales on different maps.
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 8.

10/2 Social Studies Test (Chapter 1)
Homework: In notebook, write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 7.

10/3 MASS


Religion

9/29 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Sum up chapter by reviewing key words and written responses. (pp. 40-41)
Homework: Study pp. 32 to 41 in text, notes in notebook for test on Wed.

9/30 Aim: To review prayers
Lesson: Review prayers on pp. 321 and 323 and practice The Act of Contrition on p. 322
Homework: Be sure to know all prayers on pp. 321, 322, 323.

10/1 Religion Test (Chapter 2)

10/2 Aim: To explain Jesus' power over death
Lesson: Read and discuss the story of Lazarus (pp. 43-45)
Homework: Complete each sentence on Workbook p. 7.

10/3 Aim: To explain Jesus' second coming
Lesson: Discuss what it means to stay awake in faith. (pp.46-47)
Homework: On Monday, bring index card with main points of the gospel.

Handwriting

9/29 Aim: Practice r n m h and words
Lesson: Do p. 13.

9/30 Aim: Practice R N M H and words
Lesson: Do p. 13.

10/1 Aim: Practice v y w and words
Lesson: Do p. 14.

10/2 Aim: Practice V Y W and words
Lesson: Do p. 14.

10/3 Handwriting Quiz

Second Grade 9/29 - 10/3

Social Studies

9/29 Aim: To define a city as urban community
Lesson: Describe types of buildings, jobs, tansportation, and recreation. (pp. 50-53)
Homework: In notebook write date and page and write answers to p. 62.

9/30 GYM - no SS class

10/1 Aim: To define a farming community as rural
Lesson: Describe characteristics of a rural community, specifically a dairy farm. (pp. 54-57)
Homework: In notebook put date and page and write answers to pp. 64-65.

10/2 Aim: To define a suburban community
Lesson: Identify characteristics of a suburb. (pp.58-61)
Homework: Study text book pp. 62 to 65 and notes in notebook for test on Wed., Oct. 8.

10/3 MASS

Religion

9/29 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Sum up chapter by reviewing key words and written responses. (pp. 41-42)
Homework: Study pp. 20 to 40 and notes in notebook for test on Tues.

9/30 Religion Test (Chapter 2)
Homework: Answer p. 9 in Religion Workbook.

10/ 1 Aim: To teach that we belong to the Catholic Church
Lesson: Define Catholics and parishes. (pp. 43-45)
Homework: Practice saying the Our Father and the Grace After Meals in Prayer Book
in back of Religion text book.

10/2 Aim: To explain how Catholics pray
Lesson: Define faith, praise, and worship. (pp. 46-47)
Homework: Practice saying the Hail Mary and the Grace Before Meals in Prayer Book
in back of Religion text book.

10/3 Aim: To learn about St Francis of Assisi
Lesson: Explain what makes someone a saint and read selections from the Book of Saints
about St. Francis of Assisi.

Handwriting

9/29 Aim: Practice copying words and sentences
Lesson: Do p. 25.

9/30 Aim: Practice L I T
Lesson: Do p. 26.

10/1 Aim: Practice copying sentences about books
Lesson: Do p. 27.

10/2 Aim: Practice o a d
Lesson: Do p.28.

10/3 Handwriting Quiz

For Parents of Second, Third, and Fourth Graders

Dear Parents,
If you still have test papers, please return them this week signed or I cannot send any more home. This Friday, Oct. 3rd, we are having Mass in honor of St. Francis of Assisi at
9:00. Second grade students are allowed to bring one pet to be blessed at Mass but parent
must take pet back home as soon as Mass is over. I will NOT be present because Mr. Woods
has assigned some teachers to attend a workshop that morning. I will return after lunch
and classes will resume till 4:00. Dismissal is at 4:00 this Friday, Oct. 3.
I will continue to have my lesson plans on line but please check your child's purple
assignment book for any changes (which are bound to come up often). Also please check
your child's Social Studies and Religion notebooks often. Notes needed to prepare for
tests are there! Students should also review text book pages (especially chapter summary)
and Workbooks. If a student is absent, forgets notebook, or leaves class, he must try
to make up missed work.
Please remember that all text books and workbooks need to be covered! Also each
notebook must be clearly labeled with student's name, grade, and subject. Each student
needs three sharpened pencils each day. Please remember also that all 2nd, 3rd and 4th
graders are required to write three sentences on a 3 by 5 index card about Sunday's
gospel and bring it in every Monday.
Please be sure to check October's calendar when it is given out for changes in dismissal
time especially on Fridays and for days we are closed.
Ms. Saville

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Fourth Grade 9/22 - 9/26

Social Studies

9/22 Aim: To explore the ice age
Lesson: Discuss glacier power and its effect. Answer questions on p. 15.
Homework: Read pp. 14-15 and study notes on p. 15 in notebook.

9/23 Aim: To introduce elevation maps
Lesson: Practice reading elevation maps. Answer questions on p. 17.
Homework: Read pp. 16- 17 and study notes on p. 17 in notebook.

9/24 Aim: To explore main bodies of water
Lesson: Identify main bodies of water and study how waterways are used.
Homework: Read pp. 18 to 21. On looseleaf write heading and answer questions on p. 21.

9/25 Aim: To explore climate of New York State
Lesson: Identify climate and explain how temperature and precipitation relate to climate.
Homework: Read pp. 22 to 25. On looseleaf write heading and answer questions on p. 25.

9/26 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Discuss answers to questions on p. 21 and 25 and take notes to study.

Religion

9/22 Aim: To explain Jesus' trust in God
Lesson: (pp. 32-33) Give examples of how Jesus trusted God: resisting temptation of the
devil in the desert and accepting God's will to die on the cross.
Homework: In workbook read and do p.4.

9/23 Aim: To introduce the Beatitudes
Lesson: (pp.34-35) Identify each of the beatitudes and identify ways to live them out.
Homework: In workbook read and do p.5.

9/24 Aim: To explain the Kingdom of God
Lesson: (pp.36-37) Students think of ways we can help God's kingdom to grow.
Homework: In workbook read and do p.6.

9/25 Aim: To identify ourselves with Jesus' mission
Lesson: (pp. 38-39) Examine how Jesus' disciples shared his mission.
Homework: In workbook read and do p. 7.

9/26 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Answer orally and written (in notebook) questions on pp. 40-41.

Handwriting

9/22 Aim: To practice overcurve
Lesson: Do p. 21.

9/23 Aim: To practice undercurve
Lesson : Do p. 22.

9/24 Aim: To review both.
Lesson: Do p. 23.

9/25 Aim: To review both
Lesson: Do p. 24.

9/26 Handwriting Test

Third Grade 9/22 - 9/26






Social Studies

9/22 Aim: To introduce using maps
Lesson: (pp. G4 to G7) Define poles, equator, continent, ocean, map key, symbol.
Homework: In notebook write date and page number. Then answer Workbook p. 1 questions
in notebook. DO NOT WRITE IN WORKBOOK!

9/23 Aim: To explore directions and kinds of maps
Lesson: (pp.G8 to G11) Define compass rose, cardinal and intermediate
directions, locator, landform and grid map
Homework: In notebook write date and page number. Answer Workbook p. 2 questions in
notebook.

9/24 Aim: To compare and contrast communities
Lesson: (pp.6-9) Define community. Compare and contrast local community with that of
Sacramento, California.
Homework: In notebook write date and page. Answer Workbook p. 3 questions in notebook.

9/25 Aim: To examine how citizens in a community work together
Lesson: (pp. 10 - 13) Use photos and text to study how citizens in a community help one
another, solve problems, and have fun.
Homework: Write date and page. Answer Workbook p.6 (skip pp. 4 and 5) questions in
notebook.

9/26 Aim: To explain legacy
Lesson: (pp. 14-15) Explain how a community's past and present are linked.





Religion

9/22 Aim: To define the kingdom of God
Lesson: (pp. 34-35) Discuss Jesus' teachings about the kingdom of God. Students give
examples of how we build up the kingdom.
Homework: Answer p. 35 in the Religion book.

9/23 Aim: To define faith
Lesson: (pp. 36-37) Explain Jesus' parable of the mustard seed about faith.
Homework: Study pp. 32 to 35.

9/24 Aim: To define crucifixtion and resurrection
Lesson: (pp.38-39) Explain the meaning of these words and why they are so significant
in our lives.
Homework: Study pp. 36 to 39.

9/25 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Answer pp. 40-41 orally and written in notebook
Homework: Study pp. 32 to 40 and study notes given in notebook.

9/26 Aim: To review for test
Lesson: Review vocabulary and think aloud answers to essay questions. Take notes.




Handwriting

9/22 Aim: Practice u s b p and words
Lesson: Work on p. 12.

9/23 Aim: Practice U S B P and words
Lesson: Work on p. 12.

9/24 Aim: Practice r n m h and words
Lesson: Work on p. 13.

9/25 Aim: Practice R N M H and words
Lesson: Work on p. 13.

9/26 Handwriting Test

Friday, September 19, 2008

Second Grade 9/22 - 9/26

Social Studies

9/22 Aim: To identify a community
Lesson: Describe what makes up a community.
Homework: Read pp. 32 to 35 and study notes for p. 35 in notebook .

9/23 Aim: To define map
Lesson: Explain different types of symbols and how to use a map key.
Homework: Read pp. 36 to 39 and study notes for p. 39 in notebook.

9/24 Aim: To compare photograph and map
Lesson: Identify places on a map and compare with those on a photograph.
Homework: Read pp. 40 and 41 and study notes for p. 41 in notebook.

9/25 Aim: To show how to use direction words
Lesson: Practice recognizing locations related to a fixed object.
Homework: Read pp. 42 to 45 and study notes for p. 45 in notebook.

9/26 Aim: To compare and contrast communities
Lesson: Students describe their community and tell how they are alike and different
from others.
Homework: Read pp. 46 to 49 and study notes for p. 49 in notebook.

Religion

9/22 Aim: To identify oneself as a disciple
Lesson: (pp. 32-35) Explain what a disciple is and name people Jesus chose to follow him.
Homework: In Workbook read p. 4 and do p. 5.

9/23 Aim: To explain why Jesus sent the Holy Spirit
Lesson: (pp.36-37) Discuss ways that the we recognize that the Holy Spirit helps us.
Homework: In Workbook read and do pp. 6 and 7.

9/24 Aim: To identify ways to help the Church grow
Lesson: (pp. 38-39) Define Church and explain role of Holy Spirit in its growth.
Homework: In Workbook on p. 8 write the definition for each word on the blank next to each.

9/25 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Answer questions on pp. 40-41 (oral and written)
Homework: Study answers to pp. 40-41 in notebook.

9/26 Aim: To review key words and summarize main ideas
Lesson: Think aloud possible answers to essay questions . Practice answering in complete sentences.


Handwriting

9/22 Aim: To practice copying words and sentences
Lesson: Do p. 25.

9/23 Aim: To practice L I T
Lesson: Do p. 26.

9/24 Aim: To practice copying sentences about books
Lesson: Do p. 27.

9/25 Aim: To practice o a d
Lesson: Do p.28.

9/26 Handwriting Test

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Fourth Grade 9/15 - 9/19

Social Studies

9/15 Aim: To review geography skills
Lesson: Review map and globe skills for test
Homework: Study pp. G4 to G11 for test Tuesday.

9/16 Social Studies Test (Geography)

9/17 No school!

9/18 Aim: To examine the geography of New York State
Lesson: Describe the landforms and borders.
Homework: Answer p. 11 questions 1,2,3.

9/19 Aim: To take an imaginary trip across New York State
Lesson: Identify all places seen by name (pp, 12-13)
No homework! Use weekend to review.


Religion

9/15 Computer Class

9/16 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Review pp. 28-29.
Homework: Study for Religion test Thursday. Review pp. 20 to 29.

9/17 No school!

9/18 Religion Test (Chapter 1)

9/19 Aim: To show Jesus trusted God
Lesson: Discuss events in which this is evident : resisting the devil's temptation and accepting
God's will.
No homework


Handwriting

9/15 Aim: Practice spacing
Lesson: Do pp. 16-17.

9/16 Aim: Practice all lower case
Lesson: Do p. 18.

9/17 No school!

9/18 Aim: Review beginning strokes.
Lesson: Do p. 19.

9/19 Aim: Practice joinings.
Lesson: Do p. 20.

Third Grade 9/15 - 9/19

Social Studies



9/15 Aim: To examine American values

Lesson : Discuss a situation calling for change vs. preserving the past (pp.18-19)

Homework: Answer p. 17 questions A,B,C,D.



9/16 Aim: To review the chapter

Lesson: Answer questions on pp. 20-21.

Homework: Study p. 20 for test Thursday. Be ready to answer all questions. Review the three ways communities are alike and the three different types of communities.



9/17 No school!



9/18 Social Studies Test



9/19 Aim: To review map and globe skills

Lesson: Identify globe map, North and South poles, cardinal and intermediate directions (pp. 23-25)





Religion



9/15 Aim: To review the chapter

Lesson: Answer and review questions on pp. 28-29.

Homework: Study pp .20 to 28 for test Tuesday.



9/16 Religion Test (Chapter 1)



9/17 No School!



9/18 Aim: To explain the Bible
Lesson: Define what it contains and how it was written
Homework: Study pp. 32-33.

9/19 Aim: To explain the Kingdim of God
Lesson: Show how Jesus described the Kingdom and how we can continue to make it grow.
No homewok! Use weekend to review.


Handwriting

9/15 Aim: Practice Aa Cc Ee Ff
Lesson: Do top of p. 10.

9/16 Aim: Practice words
Lesson: Do bottom of p, 10.

9/17 No school!

9/18 Aim: Practice: Gg Jj Qq
Lesson: Do top of p.11.

9/19 Aim: Practice words
Lesson: Do bottom of p.11.

Second Grade 9/15 -9/19

Social Studies

9/15 Aim: To explain using the picture glossary
Lesson: Identify the four parts and use of alphabetical order (pp.28-29)
Homework: Look up words share, senses, group in glossary and copy each definition next to the word.

9/16 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Answer questions on pp. 26-27.
Homework: Study pp 4 to 27 for test Thursday.

9/17 No School!

9/18 Social Studies Test (Unit 1)

9/19 Aim: To practice using the glossary
Lesson : Find words listed on p. 30 in the glossary: community, neighborhood, map,
map key, symbol, transportation, direction, city, suburb.
No homework! Use weekend to review .


Religion

9/15 Aim: To review chapter
Lesson: Answer questions on pp. 28-29.
Homework: Study pp. 20 to 28 for test Tuesday.

9/16 Religion Test

9/17 No School!

9/18 Aim: To teach about Jesus' followers
Lesson: Distinguish between apostles and disciples.
Homework: Study pp. 32- 33.

9/19 No class due to early dismissal


Handwriting

9/15 Aim: To practice numbers
Lesson: Do pp. 20-21.

9/16 Aim: To practice words
Lesson: Do p. 22.

9/17 No school

9/18 Aim: To practice words and sentences
Lesson: Do p. 23.

9/19 Aim: To practice i l t
Lesson: Do p. 24.

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Friday, September 5, 2008

Fourth Grade 9/8-9/12

Religion


9/8 Aim: To teach that God sent His only son to us.

Lesson: Explain meaning of Blessed Trinity, Incarnation, and the role of the disciples of Jesus.

Homework: Answer questions on pp.22-23. Write at least two sentences each



9/9 Aim: To identify the role of Jesus as Savior

Lesson: Explain meaning of original sin and how Jesus saved us.

Homework: Do puzzle on p. 25.



9/10 Aim: To show how the good news of Jesus was spread

Lesson: Explain what happened on Penmtacost and how the Church began.

Homework: Answer We Respond box questions on p. 27 completely.



9/11 Aim: To review chapter

Lesson: Review all vocabulary words (printed in red in chapter)

Homework: Answer all questions on pp.28-29. Study for test. 9 / 12 No class due to early dismissal





Handwriting



9/8 Aim: Review undercurve strokes

Lesson: Do p. 12 . Copy upper and lower case letters .



9/9 Aim: Review overcurve strokes

Lesson: Do p 13. Copy upper and lower case letters.



9/10 Aim: Review downcurve and slant

Lesson: Do p. 14. Practice all basic strokes.



9/11 Aim: Review tall, short, and descending letters

Lesson: Do p. 15. Practice all lower case letters.



9/12 Aim: Practice spacing between letters, words, and sentences

Lesson: Do pp.16-17. Practice writing sentences.





Social Studies



9/8 Aim: Explore what a globe shows

Lesson: Review meaning of oceans, continents, hemisphere, equator.

Homework: On looseleaf write heading. Find in glossary the meanings of the 4 words above and copy their definitions.



9/9 Aim: Explore directions on a map

Lesson: Review how to use a compass rose to find cardinal and intermediate directions on a map.

Homework: Write heading. Draw a compass rose and write the cardinal and intermediate directions in the correct places.



9/10 Aim: Explore what a map shows

Lesson: Review how to use a map key, map scale, and locator .

Homework: Practice using these on p. G8.



9/11 Aim: Explore different types of maps

Lesson: Compare political and physical maps.

Compare historical and transportation maps.

Homework: Write heading. Give a brief description of what is found on each of the 4 types of maps.



9/12 Aim: Explore the geography of New York

Lesson: Using the photographs on p. 9, focus on what differences are noted across New York State.

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Third Grade 9/8-9/12

Religion

9/8 Aim: To introduce that God 's Son became man

Lesson: pp.20-21 Explain the Blessed Trinity and Incarnation

Homework: On pp.20-21 find and copy the definitions for the 2 terms above.



9/9 Aim: To explain how Jesus grew up

Lesson: pp.22-23 Compare how their childhood compares with that of Jesus.
Homework: Write three sentences telling what happened to Jesus in the temple.



9/10 Aim: To explore how Jesus began his ministry

Lesson: pp.24-25 Introduce the story of John the Baptist as prophet.

Explain how he prepared the people to repent. Discuss Jesus' public ministry.

Homework: On p.24 find and copy the definition of the 3 terms above.

9/11 Aim: To present the role of the followers of Jesus
Lesson: Distinguish between the apostles and the disciples of Jesus
Homework: Write two sentences explaining the difference betweeen these two terms.

9/12 No class due to early dismissal.


Handwriting

9/8 Aim: Review Ll, Ii, Tt
Lesson: Do p. 8 . Copy letters and words

9/9 Aim: Review Oo, Aa, Dd
Lesson: Do p. 9 . Copy letters and words.

9/10 Aim: Review Cc, Ee, Ff
Lesson: Do p. 10. Copy letters and words.

9/11 Mass is scheduled.

9/12 Aim: Review Gg, Jj, Qq
Lesson: Do p.11. Copy letters and words.

Social Studies

9/8 Aim: To explain how communities are alike and different
Lesson: Compare: All have physical features.
All have natural resources.
Contrast: There are different types: city, suburb, town
Homework: Answer: 1. How are communities alike ?
2. How are communities different?

9/9 Aim: To show what people do in a community
Lesson: Discuss methods to improve, places people meet, and ways to have fun.
Homework: Answer questions A,B,C on p.11.

9/10 Aim: To learn about a community's past
Lesson: Discuss how the immigrants started a settlement and how we can learn about the history of the Native Americans in museums.

9/11 Mass is scheduled.

9/12 Aim: To listen to a story about the history of a community
Lesson: Identify old buildings and changes that have occurred.
Homework: Answer questions A,B,C,D on p.17.



Second Grade 9/8-9/12

Religion

9/8 Aim: Review Holy Family and Blessed Trinity
Lesson: Explain identity of each: God as Father and Creator; Jesus as Son and Savior; Holy Spirit as Helper
Homework: Children draw chart and shamrock and label each.

9/9 Aim: Review human and divine nature of Jesus
Lesson: Discuss what made Jesus human vs. divine
Homework: Children draw two pictures and label each as human and divine.

9/10 Aim: Review parables of Jesus: The Lost Sheep and The Lost Son.
Lesson: Discuss message of each to show Jesus's forgiving nature.
Homework: Children write three sentences about one of the parables.

9/11 Aim: Review miracles of Jesus: Feeding the Crowd and Wedding of Cana
Lesson: Discuss the meaning of miracles.
Homework: Children write three sentences about one of the miracles.

9/12 Early dismissal

Handwriting

9/8 Aim: Review basic vertical stokes.
Lesson: Do p.12 Copy words and sentence.

9/9 Aim: Review basic horizontal strokes.
Lesson: Do p.13 Copy words and sentence.

9/10 Aim: Practice numerals 1 to 5.
Lesson: Do p.18

9/11 Aim: Practice numerals 6-10.
Lesson: Do p. 19

9/12 Aim: Review numerals 1-10
Lesson: Do pp. 20-21


Social Studies

9/8 Aim: To understand how we learn
Lesson : pp. 4-7 role of family
Homework: On looseleaf write school heading . Answer Read and Think questions #1,2,3
0n p.7 in complete sentences.

9/9 Aim: To understand how we learn
Lesson: pp.8-11 role of senses
Homework: On looseleaf write heading. Answer Read and Think questions #1 and 2
on p.11 in complete sentences.

9/10Aim: To understand how we learn
Lesson: pp.18-21 role of school
Homework: On looseleaf write heading. Answer Read and Think questions#1 and 2
on p.21 in complete sentences.

9/11 Mass is scheduled.

9/12 Aim: To understand how we learn
Lesson: pp. 22-25 role of groups
Homework: On looseleaf write heading. Answer Read and Think questions #1,2,3
on p 25 in complete sentences.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Second Grade Lesson Plan : Week of Sept 3-5

RELIGION LESSONS: Second Grade
9 -3 Aim: Students will learn about the Trinity
Lesson: Explain roles of God as creator, Jesus as Savior, and Holy Spirit as helper
9- 4 Aim: Students will learn about parables
Lesson: Discuss the story of the Good Shepherd.
9-5 Aim: Students will learn about miracles
Lesson: Discuss the story of Jesus’ healing the blind.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Second Grade
9 -3 Aim: Students understand map as a picture.
Lesson: Show examples of classroom and school map..
9-4 Aim: Students learn to identify symbols.
Lesson: Introduce a map key and practice recognizing symbols.
9-5 Aim: Students learn to read a street map.
Lesson: Demonstrate how to create a map of their street.