Additional Notes for Easter to review Religion

Review Notes   for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th for Religion

Remember  Third and Fourth will be taking the Archdioesean Exam.

FOURTH GRADE
*Review thoroughly all definitions on www.studystack.com/flashcard-258432
*Review all definitions of words on flashcards for Units 1,2,3 & 4 on www.sadlierreligion.com
*Study all notes on three sheets stapled in Religion notebook titled: Archdiocese of New York: Grade 4 Exam Review.
*Study sheet stapled in notebook listing ten essay questions and be prepared to answer EACH part of every question.
*Study sheet listing the Beatitudes and explaining the meaning of each.

Be sure to memorize the following:
*each of the Ten Commandments (and specific ways in which YOU practice each of these)
*Jesus' s Two Great Commandments
*Jesus' s New Commandment
*the NEW Nicene Creed (in Church missalette)
*each of the Beatitudes (Sermon on the Mount)
*Corporal Works of Mercy
*Spiritual Works of Mercy
*Practical Works of Mercy (specific ways in which we practice these works of mercy)
*each of the five Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary
*the Stations of the Cross (text p. 329)
*the steps for making a good moral choice (listed on review sheet)
*the Sanctus prayer
*names of the Sacraments of Initiation, Sacraments of Healing, Sacraments of Service
*name of a saint and specific evidence of how he/she lived a life of holiness
*four steps of Reconciliation and how to prepare for it (examination of coscience)
*Advent season practices: Advent wreath, Jesse tree, setting up a Nativity scene, etc.
*different types of sins
*Lenten season practices: praying the Stations of the Cross, fasting, almsgiving, etc.
*dates and names of important feast days listed on review sheets


THIRD GRADE
*Review all definitions on www.studystack.com/flashcard-374942
*Review definitions of all words on flashcards for Units 1, 2, 3 & 4 on www.sadlierreligion.com
*Study sheet stapled in notebook with vocabulary words and eight essay questions and be prepared to answer EACH part of each question. BE SURE TO KNOW THE MEANING OF EACH WORD ABOVE THE ESSAY QUESTIONS!

Be sure to memorize:
*each of the Ten Commandments (and specific ways in which YOU practice each of these)
*Jesus's Two Great Commandments
*names of the Sacraments of Initiation, Sacraments of Healing, Sacraments of Service
*description and explanation of parables of The Prodigal Son (Forgiving Father), The Good Samaritan, The Mustard Seed, The Sower of the Seed
*Advent season practices: Advent wreath, Jesse tree , setting up a Nativity scene, etc.
*Lenten season practices: praying the Stations of the Cross, fasting, almsgiving, etc,


SECOND GRADE
*Review definitions of all words on flashcards for Units 1, 2, 3, & 4 on www.sadlierreligion.com
*Study review sheet with vocabulary words and essay questions. Be prepared to answer EACH part of the FIRST FIVE essay questions only. BE SURE TO KNOW THE MEANING OF EACH WORD ABOVE THE ESSAY QUESTIONS!

Be sure to memorize:
*each of the Ten Commandments (and specific ways in which YOU practice each of these)
*each of the steps of Reconciliation and how we prepare for it (examination of conscience)
* describing and explaining a story of fogiveness such as The Lost Sheep or The Forgiving Father.

Homework for Easter vacation!

Dear Parents,                                            UPDATE: APOSTLES' CREED FOR 3RD INCLUDED
         Although I realize wholeheartedly that we are ALL looking forward to Easter vacation, please be aware also that some tests (like ELA State Test ) are scheduled  soon after students return and others will soon follow.  It is advisable that all students spend some time reviewing each day so they don't need to cram when they return.  Please see below for a guuide for each grade.

FOURTH GRADE
To prepare  for ELA State Test, click on link below and scroll to bottom for 4th grade sample:
http://engageny.org/resource/new-york-state-common-core-sample-questions.
 Practice the sample questions for 3rd grade as well.
 For additional practice you can print out tests for 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 on
http://www.nysedregents.org/grade4/englishlanguagearts/home.html

For Religion Archdiocesan Exam study ALL information on two-sheet Review Notes stapled in Religon notebook and sheet with typed essay questions. Be sure also to review two sheets on the Beatitudes. You may also review the 121 definitions on:
http://flashcarddb.com/cardset/22403-grade-4-archdiocesan-religion-exam-flashcards
Be sure to study Unit 1, 2, 3, and 4 definitions on printed out sheets in notebook taken from www.sadlierreligion.com.



THIRD GRADE
   For ELA study all notes in Journal notebook as well as all quizzes and tests in the test folder (except Spelling). Review answering the essential questions in the essay sections of the tests. DO NOT LOSE OR DISCARD THESE TESTS!
It is also advisable to practice sample questions from ELA State Tests for the fourth grade by clicking on the links above.

For Religion Archdiocesan Exam study ALL information on the two-sheet Review Notes stapled in the Religion notebook. Be sure especially to study the definitions of the following words:
presider's chair, presider or celebrant, sacristy, catholic, stewardship, Penitential Rite, the Offertory, the Consecration, the Dismissal Rite, deacon, lay person, religious brother /sister,
sacred vessels, tabernacle, sanctuary. Practice answering the essay questions on the review sheets.
Be sure to study Unit 1, 2, 3, and 4 definitions on printed out sheets in notebook taken from www.sadlierreligion.com.  Be sure to memorize the NEW Apostles' Creed (not one in Religion book)
SEE BELOW :
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was coceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell: on thethird day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from  there he will judge the living and the dead.  I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body. and life everlasting . Amen


SECOND GRADE
For ELA For ELA study all notes in Journal notebook as well as all quizzes and tests in the test folder (except Spelling). Review answering the essential questions in the essay sections of the tests. DO NOT LOSE OR DISCARD THESE TESTS!

For Religion MEMORIZE THE ACT OF CONTRITION!  Review examining one's conscience and the four parts of the sacrament of Reconciliation:confession, contrition, penance, absolution.
Study ALL notes on the Review sheet stapled in the Religion notebook including definitions of all the vocabulary words and practice answering all parts of each sample essay question.
Be sure to study Unit 1, 2, 3, and 4 definitions on printed out sheets in notebook taken from www.sadlierreligion.com.


PLEASE CHECK BACK DURING EASTER VACATION IN CASE I NEED TO POST ANY UPDATES!  HAPPY EASTER AND THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR COOPERATION, CONCERN, AND SUPPORT.

I HAVE ADDED  AN ADDITIONAL POST TO HELP PREPARE FOR EXAMS!

Second Grade Religion 3/18 to 3/22

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Third Grade Religion 3/18 to 3/22

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Fourth Grade Religion 3/18 to /22

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Second Grade ELA 3/18 to 3/22

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Third Grade ELA 3/18 to 3/22

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