Welcome back! I hope your Christmas vacation was fun, exciting, and relaxing. Now let's get back to work! Here's a look at the week ahead:
Bible: We will cover lessons and .
Spanish I: Follow your calendar exactly! If you need a new copy or want an electronic copy please let me know!
Spanish II: In addition to following the calendar we will spend a little time this week reviewing Chapter 4 Lesson 3 (which was missed in the previous semester).
Arts Appreciation:
AP US History: We have two scheduled quizzes this week. We will go over the semester exam, review the FRQs of other students, and watch a video I think you will enjoy.
US History: We will will need to pick up the pace this quarter to get back on schedule. Please be prepared to be in class on time each day and keep up with your homework!
Drama: This week we will miss two days (Thursday and Friday) so it's important that we get a great deal done in the time available. We need to read through the first few scenes of H2S and set auditions. Looking forward to this!
Friday, December 30, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
November 28-December 2, 2011
Welcome back from Thanksgiving break! I hope you've had a wonderful time and enjoyed being with friends and family. Our home was blessed last week by the arrival of our newborn son, and he made the holiday extra festive this year! Here's a look at the week ahead:
Bible: We'll cover lessons 25 and 26 in class and quiz over the verses on Friday.
Spanish I: Remember to follow your calendar exactly - which includes a vocabulary quiz on Monday!
Spanish II: We begin chapter 4 this week and will be taking vocab quizzes Tuesday through Friday.
Arts Appreciation - last week of set building! Classic movies resume next week.
US History: This week we'll be discussing the Gilded Age. Remember to do your online homework! Depending on how we're able to move through the lecture there's a chance we'll be able to get the test in by Friday.
AP US History: This week our focus will be the non-DBQ essays. There will be a chapter quiz on Wednesday.
Everyone please come out on Thursday evening to support the Drama and Music programs for the performance of "Little Women"!
Bible: We'll cover lessons 25 and 26 in class and quiz over the verses on Friday.
Spanish I: Remember to follow your calendar exactly - which includes a vocabulary quiz on Monday!
Spanish II: We begin chapter 4 this week and will be taking vocab quizzes Tuesday through Friday.
Arts Appreciation - last week of set building! Classic movies resume next week.
US History: This week we'll be discussing the Gilded Age. Remember to do your online homework! Depending on how we're able to move through the lecture there's a chance we'll be able to get the test in by Friday.
AP US History: This week our focus will be the non-DBQ essays. There will be a chapter quiz on Wednesday.
Everyone please come out on Thursday evening to support the Drama and Music programs for the performance of "Little Women"!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
November 21-22, 2011
It's a short week - two days and then Thanksgiving break! (Now THERE's something to be thankful for!). Here's a look at the week ahead:
Spanish I: Review Monday, test over chapter 5 lesson 11 on Tuesday (this is a slight change from the calendar because we won't be needing the makeup day!).
Spanish II: Review Monday, test over chapter 3 on Tuesday.
Arts Appreciation: Set decoration and assembly both days.
AP US History: We'll review the recent tests and go over your DBQs.
Bible: We have a project to utilize the team-generated lists you created last Thursday which will take both days.
US History: This week's assignment will be a make-up opportunity - please take advantage of the opportunity!
Spanish I: Review Monday, test over chapter 5 lesson 11 on Tuesday (this is a slight change from the calendar because we won't be needing the makeup day!).
Spanish II: Review Monday, test over chapter 3 on Tuesday.
Arts Appreciation: Set decoration and assembly both days.
AP US History: We'll review the recent tests and go over your DBQs.
Bible: We have a project to utilize the team-generated lists you created last Thursday which will take both days.
US History: This week's assignment will be a make-up opportunity - please take advantage of the opportunity!
Monday, November 14, 2011
November 14-18, 2011
Thank God for another beautiful weekend! As the Thanksgiving break approaches and winter sports get underway it will be important to maintain focus in each of your classes; don't let the distractions keep you from doing your best! Here's a look at the week ahead:
Spanish I: Lesson 10 test on Monday; follow the calendar for lesson 11 throughout the rest of the week.
Spanish II: The week will be interrupted by the APES conference (Tues-Wed) but be ready for a test over chapter 3 lesson 3 on Thursday. We will test over chapter 3 on Tuesday the 22nd.
Arts Appreciation - painting! We'll be constructing sets for the play all this week.
History: Remember to do your homework! We'll test on Monday and begin to study the "Guilded Age" on Tuesday.
AP US History: Quiz over chapter 18 on Tuesday; Test over 16-18 on Friday. Presidents quizzes too!
Bible: Lesson 24 is due Tuesday; Test over Units 3 and 4 (Lessons 11-24) on Friday.
Spanish I: Lesson 10 test on Monday; follow the calendar for lesson 11 throughout the rest of the week.
Spanish II: The week will be interrupted by the APES conference (Tues-Wed) but be ready for a test over chapter 3 lesson 3 on Thursday. We will test over chapter 3 on Tuesday the 22nd.
Arts Appreciation - painting! We'll be constructing sets for the play all this week.
History: Remember to do your homework! We'll test on Monday and begin to study the "Guilded Age" on Tuesday.
AP US History: Quiz over chapter 18 on Tuesday; Test over 16-18 on Friday. Presidents quizzes too!
Bible: Lesson 24 is due Tuesday; Test over Units 3 and 4 (Lessons 11-24) on Friday.
Monday, November 7, 2011
November 7-11, 2011
Daylight savings time change! So nice to get that extra hour of sleep - let's hope that it translates to a good week of school. Here's a look at the week ahead:
Spanish I: We continue to stay COMPLETELY on schedule - follow your calendars, please!
Spanish II: After the disruption of the soccer tournament and missing this monday for school pictures we will discuss on Wednesday the plan to get everyone back on track - make up tests will be given by Friday so that next week we are back on schedule.
AP US History: We will need to move quickly this week - quizzes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in order to make up for time lost last week. Those who missed the test (Ch 12-15) because of the soccer tournament will make it up on Thursday.
US History: Homework completion rates continue to be absurdly low. Detentions will be handed out for habitual failure to complete assignments! We will test by the end of the week over the Civil War.
Bible: Lessons 21-22 this week. There will be a unit test after we've copleted lesson 24!
Arts Appreciation: We will be decorating the set for the drama performance this week and next before continuing our classic movie section.
Spanish I: We continue to stay COMPLETELY on schedule - follow your calendars, please!
Spanish II: After the disruption of the soccer tournament and missing this monday for school pictures we will discuss on Wednesday the plan to get everyone back on track - make up tests will be given by Friday so that next week we are back on schedule.
AP US History: We will need to move quickly this week - quizzes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in order to make up for time lost last week. Those who missed the test (Ch 12-15) because of the soccer tournament will make it up on Thursday.
US History: Homework completion rates continue to be absurdly low. Detentions will be handed out for habitual failure to complete assignments! We will test by the end of the week over the Civil War.
Bible: Lessons 21-22 this week. There will be a unit test after we've copleted lesson 24!
Arts Appreciation: We will be decorating the set for the drama performance this week and next before continuing our classic movie section.
Monday, October 24, 2011
October 24-28, 2011
Looking forward to another week...and another banner to hang in the gym! Let's go varsity volleyball! Here's a look at the week ahead:
Bible: We will be focused primarily on the scriptures from Acts that pertain to our Bible lessons.
Spanish I: Numbers! Test on Wednesday.
Spanish II: We have our work cut out for us getting ready for the new conjugation grammar. Remember to follow your homework/quiz/test calendar and keep up with the class!
Arts and Humanities: Classic movies - I'll say no more!
AP History: First of our Presidential Challenges (for huge bonus points, no less) and two more chapter quizzes.
US History: Looks like it will take us until Friday to get the test in. Remember to do your homework!
Bible: We will be focused primarily on the scriptures from Acts that pertain to our Bible lessons.
Spanish I: Numbers! Test on Wednesday.
Spanish II: We have our work cut out for us getting ready for the new conjugation grammar. Remember to follow your homework/quiz/test calendar and keep up with the class!
Arts and Humanities: Classic movies - I'll say no more!
AP History: First of our Presidential Challenges (for huge bonus points, no less) and two more chapter quizzes.
US History: Looks like it will take us until Friday to get the test in. Remember to do your homework!
Monday, October 17, 2011
October 17-21, 2011
Congratulations to the SCS Soccer team on winning the state championship! Here's a look at the week ahead:
Bible: we will be covering lessons 16 and 17 this week.
Spanish I: Continue to follow your class calendar without exception. If you need a new copy or electronic copy of the calendar please let me know!
Spanish II: We will spend the first two days of the week reviewing and introducing the "big picture" of verb conjugation. Your test over chapter 2 is on Wednesday.
US History: We will be lecturing this week on the Civil War. Don't forget your homework assignment!
AP US History: We will quiz over lessons 12 and 13 this week (Tuesday/Friday).
Arts Appreciation: We will begin our introduction to cinema with a look at the work of Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin. I hope you enjoy it!
Bible: we will be covering lessons 16 and 17 this week.
Spanish I: Continue to follow your class calendar without exception. If you need a new copy or electronic copy of the calendar please let me know!
Spanish II: We will spend the first two days of the week reviewing and introducing the "big picture" of verb conjugation. Your test over chapter 2 is on Wednesday.
US History: We will be lecturing this week on the Civil War. Don't forget your homework assignment!
AP US History: We will quiz over lessons 12 and 13 this week (Tuesday/Friday).
Arts Appreciation: We will begin our introduction to cinema with a look at the work of Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin. I hope you enjoy it!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
October 10-14, 2011
Welcome back from Fall Break! I hope you've had a great time and were safe. Here's a look at the week ahead:
Spanish I: Follow your calendar without exception! If you need an electronic copy please contact me.
Spanish II: Due to a mistake in the calendar this week will be off just slightly. We need to finish the lesson and chapter in order to get the grades in for the end of the quarter.
Arts Appreciation: We begin our discussion of the cinema! Classic movies are ahead, but don't forget that all your poetry recitations are due this week and your poetry anthology is due on Wednesday!
US History: We'll review and be ready to test soon - depending on several factors. I should be able to announce the test day tomorrow (Monday).
AP US History - Lesson 11 quiz on Tuesday, test over chapters 9-11 on Friday.
Bible: Two more lessons this week and a memory verse test on Wednesday.
Please get KYA financial assistance forms from me tomorrow - they are due by Wednesday!
Spanish I: Follow your calendar without exception! If you need an electronic copy please contact me.
Spanish II: Due to a mistake in the calendar this week will be off just slightly. We need to finish the lesson and chapter in order to get the grades in for the end of the quarter.
Arts Appreciation: We begin our discussion of the cinema! Classic movies are ahead, but don't forget that all your poetry recitations are due this week and your poetry anthology is due on Wednesday!
US History: We'll review and be ready to test soon - depending on several factors. I should be able to announce the test day tomorrow (Monday).
AP US History - Lesson 11 quiz on Tuesday, test over chapters 9-11 on Friday.
Bible: Two more lessons this week and a memory verse test on Wednesday.
Please get KYA financial assistance forms from me tomorrow - they are due by Wednesday!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
September 25-October 1, 2011
One week to go before fall break! We can make it! Here's a look at the week ahead:
Bible: Lessons 12 and 13 will be covered in class this week with a verse quiz on Friday.
Spanish I: Follow your calendar exactly! If you have lost yours or would like a digital copy please email me and I'll send it to you!
Spanish II: We continue our Chapter 3 Lesson 3 grammar and quizzes. We should be able to test over the lesson on Wednesday, depending on how the class is doing.
US History: We will wrap up Test 4 lecture and have the test by Friday. Don't forget the video tour for a test pass!
AP US History: Chapters 9 and 10 this week! Your DBQ is due on Monday.
Arts and Humanities: Highlights from the world of Opera...including your own performances! I'm really excited about this project. Remember your required poetry memorization and your poetry anthology!
Drama - memorize lines! Act 2 due by the end of the week!
Bible: Lessons 12 and 13 will be covered in class this week with a verse quiz on Friday.
Spanish I: Follow your calendar exactly! If you have lost yours or would like a digital copy please email me and I'll send it to you!
Spanish II: We continue our Chapter 3 Lesson 3 grammar and quizzes. We should be able to test over the lesson on Wednesday, depending on how the class is doing.
US History: We will wrap up Test 4 lecture and have the test by Friday. Don't forget the video tour for a test pass!
AP US History: Chapters 9 and 10 this week! Your DBQ is due on Monday.
Arts and Humanities: Highlights from the world of Opera...including your own performances! I'm really excited about this project. Remember your required poetry memorization and your poetry anthology!
Drama - memorize lines! Act 2 due by the end of the week!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
September 19-23, 2011
Hope you've had a great weekend! Here's a look at the week ahead:
Bible: We will test over Lessons 1-10 on Wednesday. It is imperative that you do a good job! Please make sure you have all your work done and have carefully read the scripture passages! We will have a verse quiz on Friday that will cover Lesson 11.
Spanish I: Study for your vocabulary quizzes! We will follow the homework/quiz/test schedule included in your calender without exception. Parents, if you would like a copy of the calendar, please email me and I'll send you a digital copy.
Spanish II: I anticipate two interruptions this week that will cause us to change the calender schedule - on Monday the Balfour rep will be in class to talk about class rings. He will come again on Friday to take orders. We will TEST ON WEDNESDAY to give ourselves extra time to cover the command tense. We will then move on to Chapter 3 Lesson 3 in order to finish chapter 3 before fall break.
Arts and Humanities: We will finish Carmen this week. Remember that time is running low for you to memorize your poetry and compile your poetry anthology!
AP US History: Test on Wednesday over chapters 5-8. Review on Monday and Tuesday; Thursday and Friday will be writing days (DBQ).
US History: Test on Tuesday. Be sure to keep up with your online homework assignments and maintain your notes for a grade!
Bible: We will test over Lessons 1-10 on Wednesday. It is imperative that you do a good job! Please make sure you have all your work done and have carefully read the scripture passages! We will have a verse quiz on Friday that will cover Lesson 11.
Spanish I: Study for your vocabulary quizzes! We will follow the homework/quiz/test schedule included in your calender without exception. Parents, if you would like a copy of the calendar, please email me and I'll send you a digital copy.
Spanish II: I anticipate two interruptions this week that will cause us to change the calender schedule - on Monday the Balfour rep will be in class to talk about class rings. He will come again on Friday to take orders. We will TEST ON WEDNESDAY to give ourselves extra time to cover the command tense. We will then move on to Chapter 3 Lesson 3 in order to finish chapter 3 before fall break.
Arts and Humanities: We will finish Carmen this week. Remember that time is running low for you to memorize your poetry and compile your poetry anthology!
AP US History: Test on Wednesday over chapters 5-8. Review on Monday and Tuesday; Thursday and Friday will be writing days (DBQ).
US History: Test on Tuesday. Be sure to keep up with your online homework assignments and maintain your notes for a grade!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
September 12-16, 2011
Looking forward to the last late-summer week! Here's a look at the week ahead:
Bible: Lessons 9 and 10. Remember, we'll have a test over lessons 1-10 next week!
Spanish I: Chapter 2 test on Tuesday. Remember to follow your calendar closely!
Spanish II: Test on Monday! All your tests, quizzes, and homework assignments are on the assignment calendar!
Arts and Humanities: We continue to work on our Poetry project. This week we also return to "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain".
AP US History: Quizzes over chapters 7 and 8. Test next week, chapters 5-8!
US History: We will lecture this week on the early American presidents. Look for a test early next week. Don't forget your online homework!
Bible: Lessons 9 and 10. Remember, we'll have a test over lessons 1-10 next week!
Spanish I: Chapter 2 test on Tuesday. Remember to follow your calendar closely!
Spanish II: Test on Monday! All your tests, quizzes, and homework assignments are on the assignment calendar!
Arts and Humanities: We continue to work on our Poetry project. This week we also return to "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain".
AP US History: Quizzes over chapters 7 and 8. Test next week, chapters 5-8!
US History: We will lecture this week on the early American presidents. Look for a test early next week. Don't forget your online homework!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
September 5-9, 2011
Hello, and I apologize for not posting earlier - the long weekend must have thrown my schedule off because I completely forgot! So sorry, but here's a look at what's left of the week:
Spanish I and II: please continue to follow your homework/quiz/test schedule. There is a Spanish I test on Friday (chapter 2, lesson 3) which will be followed next week by a chapter test (which counts twice as much as a lesson test).
There are no other tests or major quizzes in any other classes this week. Again, I apologize for the inconvenience of this late post!
Spanish I and II: please continue to follow your homework/quiz/test schedule. There is a Spanish I test on Friday (chapter 2, lesson 3) which will be followed next week by a chapter test (which counts twice as much as a lesson test).
There are no other tests or major quizzes in any other classes this week. Again, I apologize for the inconvenience of this late post!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Test Review
Tomorrow's Spanish test will include the following information:
4 questions using the possessive adjective. An example is
Tenemos dinero in __________________ bolsas. Answer - nuestros
Diego, donde esta _________ carro? Answer - su
2 questions using idiomatic expressions with tener.
3 questions requiring the comparative form of the adjective/adverb. Example:
bueno - ________ Answer - mejor
Bonus: Proverbs 17:17
US History essays will include information about:
Patriot advantages and disadvantages in the Revolutionary War
British laws that offended the colonists in the pre-war era
Advantages of both sides during the French and Indian War
Causes of the French and Indian War
The identity of the Massachusetts Bay settlers
General reasons why settlers came from England to the colonies
4 questions using the possessive adjective. An example is
Tenemos dinero in __________________ bolsas. Answer - nuestros
Diego, donde esta _________ carro? Answer - su
2 questions using idiomatic expressions with tener.
3 questions requiring the comparative form of the adjective/adverb. Example:
bueno - ________ Answer - mejor
Bonus: Proverbs 17:17
US History essays will include information about:
Patriot advantages and disadvantages in the Revolutionary War
British laws that offended the colonists in the pre-war era
Advantages of both sides during the French and Indian War
Causes of the French and Indian War
The identity of the Massachusetts Bay settlers
General reasons why settlers came from England to the colonies
Sunday, August 28, 2011
August 29-September 2, 2011
Hopefully this cooler weather holds - at least it reminds us that the "new" is off this school year and we are making progress in each class! Here's a look at the week ahead:
Spanish I: Continue following your calendar closely. There is a test on Wednesday over chapter 2 lesson 2. Remember to keep up with your daily quizzes! Parents, you can email me for an electronic copy of the vocabulary lists and homework/quiz/test calendar.
Spanish II: very similar to the Spanish I plan - test on Wednesday. Everything is in your calendar!
Arts and Humanities: Poetry introduction via powerpoint for several days then the introduction of your poetry project that will comprise the other main component of your first quarter grade.
AP US History: Remember to follow your calendar! Test over chapters 1-4 on Wednesday (review on Monday and Tuesday) and then we dive into Document Based Questions on Thursday.
US History: I have one more page of notes on test 2, but it might take me until Tuesday to wrap them up. We'll test at the end of the week. Remember to do your online homework!
Bible: Lessons 5 and 6 in class this week. So far so good! Keep up with your Bible verse memorization!
Bonus Opportunity: Print a copy of this post and put it in the box at the back of the room by Wednesday morning for a Spanish I or II homework pass. God bless!
Spanish I: Continue following your calendar closely. There is a test on Wednesday over chapter 2 lesson 2. Remember to keep up with your daily quizzes! Parents, you can email me for an electronic copy of the vocabulary lists and homework/quiz/test calendar.
Spanish II: very similar to the Spanish I plan - test on Wednesday. Everything is in your calendar!
Arts and Humanities: Poetry introduction via powerpoint for several days then the introduction of your poetry project that will comprise the other main component of your first quarter grade.
AP US History: Remember to follow your calendar! Test over chapters 1-4 on Wednesday (review on Monday and Tuesday) and then we dive into Document Based Questions on Thursday.
US History: I have one more page of notes on test 2, but it might take me until Tuesday to wrap them up. We'll test at the end of the week. Remember to do your online homework!
Bible: Lessons 5 and 6 in class this week. So far so good! Keep up with your Bible verse memorization!
Bonus Opportunity: Print a copy of this post and put it in the box at the back of the room by Wednesday morning for a Spanish I or II homework pass. God bless!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
August 22-26, 2011
We’re off to a great start to the new school year. I’m very satisfied with the effort our students are giving to getting started on the right foot! Here’s a look at the week ahead:
Bible: We will cover lessons 3 and 4 in class this week with a verse quiz on Friday.
Spanish I: Test over chapter 2 Lesson 1 on Wednesday. If you’d like a copy of the schedule that includes all the homework assignments, quizzes, and tests please email my school account at robertakers@somersetchristian.com and I’ll send it to you as an attachment.
Spanish II: Test over Chapter 2 Lesson 2 on Wednesday. . If you’d like a copy of the schedule that includes all the homework assignments, quizzes, and tests please email my school account at robertakers@somersetchristian.com and I’ll send it to you as an attachment.
Arts and Humanities: We will begin our drawing section on Monday and continue throughout the week. All lessons will come from the text Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. We also have some poems to analyze.
US History: Test 1 is on Monday. Lecture begins on Test 2 Tuesday. Make sure you are completing your assignments at robertakers.blogspot.com.
AP US History: Quizzes over lessons 3 and 4 on Tuesday and Friday. The rest of the days will be focused on chapter reviews and an intensive introduction to writing essays.
Bible: We will cover lessons 3 and 4 in class this week with a verse quiz on Friday.
Spanish I: Test over chapter 2 Lesson 1 on Wednesday. If you’d like a copy of the schedule that includes all the homework assignments, quizzes, and tests please email my school account at robertakers@somersetchristian.com and I’ll send it to you as an attachment.
Spanish II: Test over Chapter 2 Lesson 2 on Wednesday. . If you’d like a copy of the schedule that includes all the homework assignments, quizzes, and tests please email my school account at robertakers@somersetchristian.com and I’ll send it to you as an attachment.
Arts and Humanities: We will begin our drawing section on Monday and continue throughout the week. All lessons will come from the text Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. We also have some poems to analyze.
US History: Test 1 is on Monday. Lecture begins on Test 2 Tuesday. Make sure you are completing your assignments at robertakers.blogspot.com.
AP US History: Quizzes over lessons 3 and 4 on Tuesday and Friday. The rest of the days will be focused on chapter reviews and an intensive introduction to writing essays.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
August 15-19, 2011
Hello and welcome to a new school year! Here's a look at the week ahead.
Spanish I: Remember to consult your calender for daily quizzes and assignments. Test over chapter one is Wednesday.
Spanish II: Remember to consult your calender for daily quizzes and assignments. Test over chapter one lesson one is Wednesday.
Arts and Humanities: On Monday we will begin the movie "Dead Poets Society". The end of the week will be taken up with discussion of topics related to the movie and the analysis of two popular poems.
US History: This week will be spent lecturing over the events that led to the colonization of the New World. By week's end we should be preparing for test one.
AP US History: Monday we will review the summer reading test and introduce the AP Exam concepts. On Tuesday and Friday we have chapter quizzes (chapters one and two, respectively). Other days will be spent in covering the text.
Bible: We will cover lessons 1 and 2 this week. Lesson one activities are due on Tuesday, Lesson two and Friday. There will be a Bible passage quiz on Friday (the passages are noted in the text book). Other activities include previewing a "high school check list".
Please feel free to contact me via the school email address robertakers@somersetchristian.com at any time. For an automatic 100% on a daily Spanish quiz in Spanish I or II print a copy of this blog post and place it in the "late box" at the back of the classroom by Tuesday morning.
Spanish I: Remember to consult your calender for daily quizzes and assignments. Test over chapter one is Wednesday.
Spanish II: Remember to consult your calender for daily quizzes and assignments. Test over chapter one lesson one is Wednesday.
Arts and Humanities: On Monday we will begin the movie "Dead Poets Society". The end of the week will be taken up with discussion of topics related to the movie and the analysis of two popular poems.
US History: This week will be spent lecturing over the events that led to the colonization of the New World. By week's end we should be preparing for test one.
AP US History: Monday we will review the summer reading test and introduce the AP Exam concepts. On Tuesday and Friday we have chapter quizzes (chapters one and two, respectively). Other days will be spent in covering the text.
Bible: We will cover lessons 1 and 2 this week. Lesson one activities are due on Tuesday, Lesson two and Friday. There will be a Bible passage quiz on Friday (the passages are noted in the text book). Other activities include previewing a "high school check list".
Please feel free to contact me via the school email address robertakers@somersetchristian.com at any time. For an automatic 100% on a daily Spanish quiz in Spanish I or II print a copy of this blog post and place it in the "late box" at the back of the classroom by Tuesday morning.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
May 2-6, 2011
After a successful week of standardized testing, it’s time to get back to business as usual! Here’s a look at the week ahead:
Spanish I:
Spanish II:
Arts and Humanities: Your chief assignment at this time is the memorization of “The
Cremation of Sam McGee”. You will also be expected to complete your “senior wills” material for the Jr/Sr Banquet this Saturday.
Economics: We should be ready to take the test over chapter 16 by midweek. Please keep up with your worksheets and content questions!
Western Civ: As we continue to lecture on World War II, please remember to keep up with your online homework at www.robertakers.blogspot.com . We should be ready to test by early next week.
Spanish I:
Spanish II:
Arts and Humanities: Your chief assignment at this time is the memorization of “The
Cremation of Sam McGee”. You will also be expected to complete your “senior wills” material for the Jr/Sr Banquet this Saturday.
Economics: We should be ready to take the test over chapter 16 by midweek. Please keep up with your worksheets and content questions!
Western Civ: As we continue to lecture on World War II, please remember to keep up with your online homework at www.robertakers.blogspot.com . We should be ready to test by early next week.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
March 14-18, 2011
This will be an unusual week for me with other obligations causing me to miss three days. Here's a look at what's ahead:
Spanish I: Monday we'll review chapter 6 lesson 15 for a test on Tuesday. This concludes chapter 6, and we will spend the rest of the week reviewing for a very important chapter test.
Spanish II: Monday we will review chapter 4 lesson 3 and test on Tuesday. This concludes chapter 4, and we will spend the rest of the week reviewing for the chapter 4 test.
Economics: We will finish chapter 10 this week and prepare for a test by week's end.
Arts and Humanities: On the days that I am in class we will continue to lecture and discuss the greatest playwrites of the western world. On the other days you will be watching a video of a play by one of the playwrites we've been discussing.
Western Civilizations: On the days that I am in class we will continue to lecture for the next test. On Tuesday and Wednesday you will watch a documentary and on Friday you will have an in-class assignment.
Have a good week!
Spanish I: Monday we'll review chapter 6 lesson 15 for a test on Tuesday. This concludes chapter 6, and we will spend the rest of the week reviewing for a very important chapter test.
Spanish II: Monday we will review chapter 4 lesson 3 and test on Tuesday. This concludes chapter 4, and we will spend the rest of the week reviewing for the chapter 4 test.
Economics: We will finish chapter 10 this week and prepare for a test by week's end.
Arts and Humanities: On the days that I am in class we will continue to lecture and discuss the greatest playwrites of the western world. On the other days you will be watching a video of a play by one of the playwrites we've been discussing.
Western Civilizations: On the days that I am in class we will continue to lecture for the next test. On Tuesday and Wednesday you will watch a documentary and on Friday you will have an in-class assignment.
Have a good week!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
March 7-11, 2011
Missions Week! Each class will be challenged to raise sponsors for missions this week as we sponsor two Christian schools in Latin America. Here's a look at the week ahead:
Spanish I: Vocab quizzes Monday-Thursday as we study chapter 6 lesson 15. The grammar is very important - we complete regular present-tense verbs by learning the IR conjugation, learn some irregular IR verbs, and introduce the very important direct object pronouns. Please try not to miss class!
Spanish II: Vocab quizzes! They will have a big influence on your grade this quarter! We will complete chapter 4 lesson 3 and test by the week's end. Take special note of the "verb + preposition + infinitive" lists on pages 126-127.
Economics: We continue our Chapter 9 discussion of money and its measures. Look for an opportunity to take our first "global view" of the financial system.
Western Civilization: Test on Monday. Tuesday and potentially Wednesday we will watch a video about the Industrial and Agricultural revolutions. Your notebooks will be graded at that time. Lecture continues.
Arts and Humanities: We begin our study of the great playwrites of the Western World. Along with the power point presentation we will be reading selections of each of the plays.
Spanish I: Vocab quizzes Monday-Thursday as we study chapter 6 lesson 15. The grammar is very important - we complete regular present-tense verbs by learning the IR conjugation, learn some irregular IR verbs, and introduce the very important direct object pronouns. Please try not to miss class!
Spanish II: Vocab quizzes! They will have a big influence on your grade this quarter! We will complete chapter 4 lesson 3 and test by the week's end. Take special note of the "verb + preposition + infinitive" lists on pages 126-127.
Economics: We continue our Chapter 9 discussion of money and its measures. Look for an opportunity to take our first "global view" of the financial system.
Western Civilization: Test on Monday. Tuesday and potentially Wednesday we will watch a video about the Industrial and Agricultural revolutions. Your notebooks will be graded at that time. Lecture continues.
Arts and Humanities: We begin our study of the great playwrites of the Western World. Along with the power point presentation we will be reading selections of each of the plays.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
February 28-March 4, 2011
As we near the end of the quarter, please be mindful of the need to finish strongly so your grades are where they should be! Here's a look at the week ahead:
Spanish I: We will complete Chapter 6 lesson 14 on Tuesday and test on Friday. Please be prepared for your daily quizzes!
Spanish II: We will complete Chapter 4 lesson 2 on Tuesday and test on Wednesday. Please be prepared for your daily quizzes!
Arts and Humanities: We will begin our study of the great playwrights of the western world. You will enjoy examples of their work and have a chance to do some acting of your own!
Economics: Test over chapter 8 is on Monday, and we will move on to chapter . Please remember that your project is due on Wednesday, March 9.
Western Civ: We will end lecture on Tuesday and have test 9 on Friday. Please keep up with your homework assignments!
Spanish I: We will complete Chapter 6 lesson 14 on Tuesday and test on Friday. Please be prepared for your daily quizzes!
Spanish II: We will complete Chapter 4 lesson 2 on Tuesday and test on Wednesday. Please be prepared for your daily quizzes!
Arts and Humanities: We will begin our study of the great playwrights of the western world. You will enjoy examples of their work and have a chance to do some acting of your own!
Economics: Test over chapter 8 is on Monday, and we will move on to chapter . Please remember that your project is due on Wednesday, March 9.
Western Civ: We will end lecture on Tuesday and have test 9 on Friday. Please keep up with your homework assignments!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
February 21-25, 2011
Don’t you just love three day weekends? Monday is Presidents Day, and I hope you enjoy your day off. Here’s a look at the week ahead:
Spanish I: There will be vocabulary quizzes on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The test over chapter 6 lesson 13 will be on Wednesday.
Spanish II: There will be vocabulary quizzes on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The test over chapter 4 lesson 1 will be on Wednesday.
Western Civilization: It will take the remainder of this week to complete our lecture over test 9. Expect a test early next week.
Economics: We will finish chapter 8 lecture by Wednesday and test on Friday. Please keep up with your chapter worksheets.
Arts and Humanities: I do not anticipate having class this week; my understanding is that you will be researching at the library most, if not all, of this week.
Spanish I: There will be vocabulary quizzes on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The test over chapter 6 lesson 13 will be on Wednesday.
Spanish II: There will be vocabulary quizzes on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The test over chapter 4 lesson 1 will be on Wednesday.
Western Civilization: It will take the remainder of this week to complete our lecture over test 9. Expect a test early next week.
Economics: We will finish chapter 8 lecture by Wednesday and test on Friday. Please keep up with your chapter worksheets.
Arts and Humanities: I do not anticipate having class this week; my understanding is that you will be researching at the library most, if not all, of this week.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
February 14-18, 2011
This week, like so many others, will include its share of distractions that we must deal with. Monday the junior class will be much involved with the creation and distribution of candy grams. On Wednesday morning most of my students will be takingthe ASVAB. Here's a look at the week ahead:
Spanish I - Test over chapter 5 tomorrow. We will begin vocab quizzes over chapter 6 lesson 13 on Tuesday.
Spanish II - Chapter test on Tuesday; vocab quizzes begin on Thursday.
Economics - Test Monday; we will cover chapter 8 fairly quickly, ending early next week.
Western Civ - We continue our Test 9 lecture on exploration and discovery. The lecture is rather long and will take the entire week. Look for a test by the middle of next week.
Arts and Humanities - We begin our study of the stage. I think you'll enjoy getting to perform and explore your theatrical abilities!
Drama - It's time for Kiss Me Kate to take center stage!
Spanish I - Test over chapter 5 tomorrow. We will begin vocab quizzes over chapter 6 lesson 13 on Tuesday.
Spanish II - Chapter test on Tuesday; vocab quizzes begin on Thursday.
Economics - Test Monday; we will cover chapter 8 fairly quickly, ending early next week.
Western Civ - We continue our Test 9 lecture on exploration and discovery. The lecture is rather long and will take the entire week. Look for a test by the middle of next week.
Arts and Humanities - We begin our study of the stage. I think you'll enjoy getting to perform and explore your theatrical abilities!
Drama - It's time for Kiss Me Kate to take center stage!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
February 7-11, 2011
Here's hoping for another complete week of school! Remember to purchase Candy Grams in honor of St. Valentine's Day and our performance of Pride and Prejudice on Thursday evening. Here's a look at the week ahead:
Spanish I: After Monday's test over lesson 12 we will begin reviewing for the chapter 5 test which should take place on Friday.
Spanish II: We have finished chapter 3 and will review on Monday, Tuesday, test on Wednesday. Please be studying your grammar and vocabulary!
Economics: We will finish chapter 7 this week - forms of business ownership. We have covered sole proprietorships and partnerships and will move on to corporations.
Arts and Humanities: We will be painting backdrops for Pride and Prejudice and watching the movie "Road to Singapore". I hope you enjoy this Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Dorothy Lamour hit!
Western Civilization: Test 8 is scheduled for Tuesday. Please remember to do your homework online!
AP World History: We have chapter quizzes scheduled for Tuesday and Friday over chapters 26 and 27. We have a unit test scheduled for February 18.
Spanish I: After Monday's test over lesson 12 we will begin reviewing for the chapter 5 test which should take place on Friday.
Spanish II: We have finished chapter 3 and will review on Monday, Tuesday, test on Wednesday. Please be studying your grammar and vocabulary!
Economics: We will finish chapter 7 this week - forms of business ownership. We have covered sole proprietorships and partnerships and will move on to corporations.
Arts and Humanities: We will be painting backdrops for Pride and Prejudice and watching the movie "Road to Singapore". I hope you enjoy this Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Dorothy Lamour hit!
Western Civilization: Test 8 is scheduled for Tuesday. Please remember to do your homework online!
AP World History: We have chapter quizzes scheduled for Tuesday and Friday over chapters 26 and 27. We have a unit test scheduled for February 18.
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