Dear Parents,
Tomorrow on June 2nd, students from all grades will be taking a comprehensive vocabulary test on ALL the definitions given in the LAST SIX WEEKS, as noted in last week's homework.
The only work I will be assigning this week is to study for final exams. Please remember that these exams will cover all work done since September. Below is a list of what students should be reviewing:
SECOND GRADE:
SS - Review all definitions in glossary (text pp. 222-227). Also review facts and skillbuilders at the end of each Unit text pp. 26-29; 62-65; 88-91; 114-117; 138-141; 164-167; 186-189; 210-213. Review also how to write an essay: one paragraph of six sentences.
Rel - Memorize all Religion definitions listed in the Religion notebook. Memorize the ten commandments and what each means. Review all notes on Baptism and Reconciliation. Study the parables of The Prodigal Son and The Lost Sheep. Study the miracles of The Wedding of Cana and The Multiplication of Loaves and Fish.
THIRD GRADE:
SS - Study Unit Review text pp. 62, 138, 202, 266, and 326. Study the definitions of all WORDS in glossary and NAMES circled in the back of the text book. Review how to write an essay: two paragraphs of six sentences each (including introduction and conclusion).
Rel - Memorize all Religion definitions listed in the Religion notebook. Memorize the ten commandments and what each means. Study all notes on Baptism, Reconciliation, and Eucharist. Be able to explain the story of The Forgiving Father (also called The Prodigal Son).
Be able to create a spontaneous prayer for different situations.
FOURTH GRADE:
SS - Study Unit Review text pp. 52, 134, 206, 264, and 334. Study the definitions of all WORDS in glossary and NAMES circled in the back of the text book. Review how to write an essay: three paragraphs of six sentences each (including introduction and conclusion)
Rel - Memorize all Religion definitions listed in the Relgion notebook. Memorize the ten commandments and study the paragraph written about each one in the notebook. Review in notebook all that is listed on what should be MEMORIZED for final exam! This includes the following: Jesus' Two Great Commandments; the steps for making a good moral choice; the Sanctus prayer; the seven sacraments; the Joyful Mysteries; the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy (with corresponding Practical Work of Mercy); description of the life of one SAINT and how he/she inspires you; the Beatitudes; explanation of Jesus' parables and miracles; examples of how we practice stewardship; creating a spontaneous for different situations.
