Olympic Games Have Begun!

During the next two weeks, the Hellenes (ancient Greeks) will be competing in various "Olympic" events. Our first event is the chariot race.

Homework:
Math: Graphing game-in class, Practice 9-7 graphing worksheet.

Planner signed due: 1-27
Read 30 min.

Soc. Studies: Venn Diagram (Sparta vs Athens) and Spartan journal page due tomorrow. 1-27
We are also having our symposium. Students may bring small bunches of red grapes to snack on while debating the current issues of slavery and women's rights. "Assemble a New Law" is also due and needed for the debates. Study 2-5 min. for the final test. ARETE!

Language Arts: Wkst: "Food Fight On Mt. Olympus" Due: 1/27.

"How To Handle A Bully" Essay Due: 2/22. We will be working on the essay in class tomorrow and most of next week. After that, the students will need to continue working on them at home to keep improving their scores. On February 22, I will record their scores.

Oral Poem Performance of "Don't Quit" Due: 2/15. Students will be graded, so remember to practice it "Loud, Slow, and Clear."

Reading: The Trojan Horse comprehension WS 14+15 done in class. 26 Greek spelling/vocabulary words given with definitions. Study cards were chosen by various governments, which are due tomorrow (Sparta on Monday). Blue reading calendars were passed out yesterday which should be filled out from planners, added up, signed, and turned in with book report. Next month's genre is ADVENTURE.