Saturday, December 26, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

I hope and pray that you are all having a great holiday. I know that you are happy to be off for a while.
I do have a couple of assignments for you.

7th/8th History: Please finish reading Carry a Big Stick.

Literature:

5th/6th History: You may want to try to get to the library for the research for your project.
Due date: Jan 19th.

God bless you all!


Friday, December 11, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

7th/8th History: Please read pages 67-94 in Carry a Big Stick.
Great writing and discussion in class.

Literature: Read "Rikki Tikki Tavi" and "Toomai of the Elephants"
in the Jungle Book.

5th/6th History: Please finish reading Chapter 14 in SOW.

I will see you Tuesday.



Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

Thank you for a great discussion in class today. I love it when you participate.
Please remember that you are invited to attend the Christmas musical at Community Bible Church on Friday night at 7 p.m.

Literature: Please read " Tiger,Tiger" and " The White Seal". Read to "Rikki Tikki Tavi".
Define your vocabulary words.


7th/8th History: Work on your Stalin quiz. Due on December 15.
Read pages 25-67 of Carry Big Stick.

5th/6th History: Finish Chapter 13.





Friday, December 4, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

I was so happy to be back with you today. I felt like it was productive and we were able to accomplish a lot.
Thank you to Mrs. Tkach for being out helper.

"For unto you a child is born......." It is my prayer that we remember the promise of Christmas.

Literature: Please read through to "The Road Song of the Bandor- Log" in the Jungle Book.
Enter your vocabulary words into your notebook and define.
Pay special attention to the the characterization of the Jungle animals.

7th/8th History: Finish reading Stalin.
We will work on our outlines in class.

5th/6th History: Quiz on Chapters 11 and 12 of SOW.
Complete outline for study guide.
Ask your parents how much they think they consumes potatoes this week.
It may be surprising!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

I was so sorry to leave you today. I trust you all had a good Thanksgiving.
I want to encourage you all to push hard until Christmas. There is a lot to do.

Literature:
Bring Jungle Book to class.
You will have a quiz on your literary terms.
I did a little research about the idea of
Kipling giving the animals human qualities. Most literary experts call it a form of personification. We will talk about it on Friday.

7th/8th History: Read pages 174-209 in Stalin.
You will have a map quiz on Western Europe. ( you will have a word bank)

5th/6th History: Read Chapter 12 in SOW.
We will review both Chapter 11 and 12 for a little quiz on Tuesday.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

News from Mrs. Fowler


Dear Trinity parents,

With all the confusion about the Stalin book, I wanted to notify you all about the next history read.
The first week in December, your 7th/8th grader should have the book
Carry a Big Stick: The Uncommon Heroism of Theodore Roosevelt
by George Grant.
The ISBN -13-978-1888952209
It should cost around 11.00 and has 224 pages.
Thank you for your attention to this.

7th/8th History: Read pages 146-175 in Stalin.
Your map quiz of Western Europe will be on Dec. 4.
Literature: Your original poem is due on Tuesday, December 1.
Please remember to have 14 lines or 3 stanzas if a ballad.
Your term quiz will not be until Friday, December 4.
5th/6th History: Read Chapter 11 of SOW. Begin thinking about a research project topic.
Your topic should be a person, country, or event between 1850 and today.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

What a blessing to hear the Mansell family today with Mrs. Tkach's class.
Thank for including the 5th/6th grade class!

5th/6th History: Please make sure you are familiar with Chapter 10 of SOW for discussion.
We will be adding more maps to our notebooks.

7th/8th History: Great discussion in class. Thank you for being prepared.
Please keep your outlines in your notebooks.
Read Pages 116-147 in Stalin.


7th/8th Literature: Please read the following poems and hand copy them. Write 2-3 sentences for a response to each poem.
Reminder: You are to create you own poem due the Tuesday after the break.
The recipe will follow.


1. "Night Clouds" by Amy Lowell
2. " A Narrow Fellow in the Grass" by Emily Dickinson
3. " My Heart Leaps Up" by William Wordsworth
4. Psalm 96 in KJV
5. "i thank you God" by e.e. cumming

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

Reminder: There is formally no school on Friday.
There will be, however, a history study session on Friday at 10 am.( Beaufort County
Library) We will meet for about an hour and a half. This is optional. You do not
have to attend. I will be going through the Stalin outline.


Literature: Complete your final draft of your story.
Bring 9 poems to class. 3 written by Emily Dickinson, 3 by Robert Frost,
and 3 by the poet of your choice.

History: Map quiz on Tuesday.
Finish Stalin Outline.
Read pages 75-116 in Stalin.

5th/6th History: Read Chapter 10 of SOW.
We made a traditional craft of Bulgaria today in class. Please ask your son or daughter about them.
If you are still working on your report, here are some questions to consider:
1. What did the people do for a living?
2. What religion did they practice?
3. What kinds of holidays are common to just this country?
4. What kinds of goods are produced here?
5. Who was an influential person form this country?






Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

It certainly seemed funny to be having school on Wednesday. Please carefully pace yourself through your work.

Many of you have asked for a list of the books needed for my classes. This is a list of each book. If you need ISBN numbers or other information, please contact me by email at srfowler79@gmail.com.
Book Lists
Literature:
The Jungle book by Rudyard Kipling
Sergeant York and the Big War by Tom Skeyhill and Richard Wheeler
The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom
To Kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee
The Story of the von Trapp Family Singers by Maria von Trapp

Recommended for 8th grade for additional reading( not covered in class)
The Red Scarf Girl by JiJi Jiang
Diary of a Young Girl by Ann Frank
A Separate Peace by John Knowles

History:
Stalin by Albert Marrin
Carry a Big Stick: the Uncommon Heroism of Theodore Roosevelt by George Grant
Hitler by Albert Marrin
Air Raid at Pearl Harbor by Theodore Taylor
The Elephant and the Tiger by Albert Marrin

Literature: Complete the rough draft of your short story.
It should be based on one of the Harris Burdick pictures.
If you need to look at your picture, you can find them on line.
Your story should be less than 5,000 words and/or at least 2 pages in length.
You must include the 5 elements of a short story.

History: Use the link and do some review of your European map.
Read pages 42-74 in Stalin.

5th/6th History: Complete your research assignments.
Each student should do research and write at least on page on the way of life for the people including customs, vocations and holidays.
The country assignments are as follows:
Noah: Russia
Luke Bulgaria
Spencer: Dutch East Indies
Kate: Ottoman Empire
The years covered should be between 1870-1900.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

Literature: Read "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"
Begin thinking about your short story topic.

7th/8th History: If you do not have the book, please keep trying.
If you have NOT read pages 1-41 please do some research about Joseph Stalin and his life as a young man growing up in Georgia.

5th/6th History: Read the first section of Chapter 9.

See you all in the morning!

Friday, October 30, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

Hope you enjoy your weekend. Please remember to pray for one another as we head into November and the holidays.

Parents,
Please treat this Stalin book very carefully. It is true to history, but that can be hard sometimes. I would like you to read this book with your son/daughter as much as possible. That way you and I both can explain facts as we move through it. Stalin was cruel and brutal. This book depicts that. Please let me know if you have any concerns.

7th/8th History: Map work on the European countries map.
Read pages 1-41 of Stalin, Russia's Man of Steel.
You will have a reading quiz in class.
This is the link I told you about for your map work: www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/euroquiz.htm

Literature: Quiz on Up from Slavery.
We will begin a short story by Amrose Bierce.
I will supply the text.

5th/6th History: We finished reading Chapter 8 in class today.
We also talked about the importance of the railroad in the history of the
country.
Write a one paragraph description for each section of Chapter 8 of SOW.
( That means you will write two paragraphs in all)

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

" Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma." Ephesians 5: 1-2.

More Candy needed!!!
We packed the bags for reverse trick-or-treating, but we were short some candy. If you could donate some wrapped candy, please send it to school on Friday. We will be taking the bags to a local housing project to share with the children.
Thank you to those who brought candy today and to those who stayed and stuffed the bags.


7th/8th History: Gettysburg Address needs to be memorized by Friday. (3rd paragraph)
Read handout for Transcontinental Railroad and complete game on the third page.
Research the everyday life of a young person in 1890. ( food, activities, school)

Literature: Finish Up from Slavery.
The audio on Booker T. Washington is at history matters.com.
Share it with your family if you get a chance.
5th/6th History: Read the handout for the Transcontinental
Railroad. Complete the game on the 3rd page.
Read pages 82-86 in SOW.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

I trust you all had a great Friday. Thank you to Mrs. Michelle Edwards, our helper today.

7th/8th History: Research and bring your written notes to class on the following subjects:
Thaddeus Steven
Carpetbaggers
Scalawags
If you did not have a political cartoon today, you are responsible for
bringing a different one (not shared today) on Tuesday. They must be
Thomas Nast.
Literature: Read pages 77-116 in UFS.

5th/6th History: We had a great time playing a card game called "Changing Rules: in class.
It was suppose to teach us all how hard it must have been for the French as
they lived under one kingdom, 3 republics and two empires.
The game was hard to play, so we did learn a little.
Please review Chapter 7 of SOW and make 6 test questions for the review on
France and six for the review on Prussia.

Have a great weekend.


Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

Please keep up with your assignments. Our time is so valuable!

7th/8th History: Next Friday you will be responsible for knowing the 3rd paragraph of the
Gettysburg Address . ( Oct. 30th)
Please find and study a Thomas Nast political cartoon on the Reconstruction.
Research and come ready to discuss the following on Reconstruction:
1. Lincoln's proposal
2. Congressional Schemes
3. Johnson's efforts

Literature: Read Pages 26-76 of UFS.

5th/6th History: Finish reading Chapter 7 of SOW. ( We read the first part in class.)
Complete worksheet about the provinces of Canada.
Complete map for 1900 Europe. ( You should have the blank map )

Friday, October 16, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

It is hard to believe that another week has come and gone. We have another week before the first grading period is over. Please make sure that all of your work is turned in. My email address for work is srfowler79@gmail.com.
Your assignments are as follows:
7th/8th History: Use the study guide and prepare for the test.
Take the test after your review.
Turn in map on Tuesday.
We will begin Reconstruction on Tuesday.
Logan, I hope you feel better soon!

Literature: Read Pages 1-25 of Up from Slavery.

5th/6th grade History: Kate we missed you today. I hope you feel better!
We tried our hands at political cartoons today. Some of them were
pretty funny. Please write summaries for both sections of Chapter 6
of SOW. The summaries should be two paragraphs, so get an early
start!


Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

Thank you to the Miller family for the wonderful presentation on the Battle of Gettysburg. We are thankful to have a historian in our midst. The students all reported how much they learned. Please take the time to ask your son/daughter about it.

7th/8th History: We will try to finish and review main points on Friday. You will receive a study sheet and a take home test to be completed over the weekend.
Please plot the following on your map and bring your map to class:
Battle of Chancellorsville
Vicksburg Campaign
Battle of Gettysburg
Siege of Petersburg
Sherman's Atlanta Campaign
Sherman at the Sea
Fallen Richmond
Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse

Literature: Test on Red Badge
Please bring Up from Slavery to Class.


5th/6th History: Complete test for Chapter 5.
Read Chapter 6 of SOW.




Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

I don't know about the rest of of you, but I'm not sure we have had any event at Trinity so honoring to the Lord. The Jones family did a great job with the spirituals and the explanations.
I hope you all learned something. I know I did. Thanks for all of you who participated.
Our prayers are with each of you who has been sick. Please stay in touch!

Literature: Finish reading Red Badge of Courage.
Review all the vocabulary on former blogs. ( you will not have a quiz on Tuesday)
Test will be on Friday, October 16th.

7th/8th History: Make cards of the following battles:
June 1864 The Siege of Petersburg
August 1864 Sherman's Atlanta Campaign
November 1864 Sherman's March to the Sea
Sept.-Nov 1864 Sherman in Atlanta
December 1864 Sherman at the Sea
Jeffrey and Jackson will share about Gettysburg on Tuesday.
No memory work until after the test! I decided to wait until
it would mean more to you. That means a reprieve for Gettysburg Address.

5th/6th History: Review Chapter 5 of SOW.
We will review in class and test on Friday.
Thank you to Mr. Edwards for allowing you to hear the visitors today.

Friday, October 2, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

I can't believe another Friday has passed. The days seem to be whirling by. I am thankful to each who was prepared for class today. It makes my job easy when you are ready to learn.

7th/8th History: History was so nice today. The projects looked and sounded great.
Please remember that the Jones family will be with us on Tuesday. They will be talking about the spiritual life on the plantations and the ministry though music. They are going to share through music many of the Spirituals written during the time period. I think you will all love it.
****Please review you cards everyday in preparation for the test.
**** Make cards for following events in 1863:
March 1863 The First Conscription Act
March 1863 The Battle of Chancellorsville
May 1863 The Vicksburg Campaign
June - July 1863 The Gettysburg Campaign
November - December 1863 The Siege of Knoxville
**** Please plot each battle on your map.
On October 13 in class: Jeffrey and Jackson Miller will teach the Gettysburg Campaign.

Literature: Nice job on your discussion in class. Read Chapters 18-22 of Red Badge of Courage.

5th/6th History: We had a great day walking to the Secession House and sketching the house. I learned about each of you as artists!
Please do research with your parents on the following topics. Write one paragraph for each.
1. The Leadership of Robert E. Lee before and during the Civil War
2. Stonewall Jackson during the Civil War
3. The Battle of Gettysburg
4. The surrender of Lee

God bless you all!



Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

7th/8th History: Finish Project!
Take a look at M. H. Traubel's The Triumph.
We will look at it in class.
Begin looking at your cards. Please go through them once a day.

Literature: Read Chapter 12-17 of Red Badge of Courage.
Watch for the patterns of Henry's character.
Vocabulary quiz.

5th/6th History: Complete the Veritas worksheets on the Civil War.
All of the answers will not be in SOW. You may have to do some research.





Friday, September 25, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

Well, today was an interesting day at school. Many of our students were gone because of the St. Helena trip to Kanuga, but I certainly enjoyed those of you who were there.
The 7th/8th grade students watched a film on Stonewall Jackson. It was very well done and emphasized his military genius ,and it also expressed his deep Christian commitment to those things he felt God had called him to do. I liked the idea that the film was not pro-South or pro-North, but was pro-God. What an example to us as we explore this time of division in history.
The 5th/6th graders spent some time in the St. Helena graveyard as we look toward Chapter 5 on the Civil War. Many Confederate and Union soldiers are buried in the church yard and their gravestones tell stores of their lives and dedication. It was a lot of fun.

Literature: Read Chapters 10-11 of Red Badge of Courage.
You will have a vocabulary quiz on Tuesday. The words follow:
conjure : to think up
derisive: scornful
gaunt: excessively thin
plight: unfortunate situation
spectral: ghostly
sullenly: gloomily; with silent anger
transfixed: held motionless
valor: bravery
vindication: you need to define
Please watch for those examples of irony and imagery that we mentioned in class.

7th/8th History: Continue to work on project. Due Oct. 2.
Have map in class for work.
Read the Emancipation Proclamation.

5th/6th History: Your outlines looked great in class today. I am am so thankful that you all come with your homework.
Read Chapter 5 in SOW. Find a copy of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Read it with your parents. We will discuss it in class on Tuesday.


Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Mrs.Fowler 's Assignments

Literature: Read Chapters 6-9 of Red Badge of Courage.
No vocabulary quiz.

7th/8th History: Work on projects.
Come to class ready for the Stonewall Jackson film.
Plot the following battles on your map:
Ft. Sumter
Bull Run ( Manassas, VA)
Port Royal, SC
Monitor and Merrimac ( Norfolk, VA)
Shiloh, Tennessee
New Orleans
Peninsular Campaign ( James and York Rivers)
Seven Pines
Seven Days Battle ( Mechanicsville, Savage's Station, Frayser's Farm,
Malvern Hill)
Second Battle of Bull Run
Harper's Ferry, WV
Antietam, Maryland


5th/6th History: Complete outline for Chapter 4 of SOW.
Come ready to discuss the second half of the chapter.


Friday, September 18, 2009

Mrs.Fowler 's Assignments

I trust you all had a good Friday. I know that as we keep working, it is easy to begin to become
complacent in our efforts.

I want to encourage all of you to keep excellence in your sights. Of course we will never be perfect, but strive for excellence. I am encouraged as many of you do. God has given us such an opportunity to study in the way we are allowed at Trinity. My prayer is that you don't miss what He has for you!

Literature: Read Chapters 1-5 in Red Badge of Courage.
Your vocabulary words are as follows:
1. Annihilate: to totally destroy
2. Ardor: burning passion
3. Din: loud, jarring noise
4. Fathom: to understand
5. Ominous: forecasting disaster
6. Prowess: bravery, skill
7. Solemnly: seriously
8. Tumult: uproar, disorder

History: Begin project research ( Due 10/2)
Finish " What I Saw at Shiloh"
Make cards for the following:
July 1862 A New Commander of the Union Army ( Halleck)
August 1862 Pope's Campaign
September 1862 Harper's Ferry
Sept- Oct 1862 Antietam

5th/6th History: Read Chapter 4 of SOW.
Make 10 facts ( or bullets) about Chapter 3.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments



To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you. C. S. Lewis

Literature: Test on The Golden Christmas.
Please bring Red Badge of Courage to class.

History: Read pages 1-6 of Amrose Bierce's When I Was at Shiloh.
Create a study card on June 1862 The Battle of Seven Pines
July 1862 The Seven Days Battle
Begin thinking about topics for your project. The specs will be given out on Friday.

5th/6th History: Be ready for a quiz on Chapters 1 and 2.
Thanks so much for the tests. They were great!

Friday, September 11, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

I know you all learned a lot about Robert E. Lee today. Thank you to Mr. Givens who gave his time to share with us. You may want to do research on any thought that struck you today. I want you to be curious learners.

Literature: Please be ready for the vocabulary quiz. I think we all have all of our words straight. Also finish reading A Golden Christmas. Watch for the falling action and resolution that we discussed in class today. Also note any Biblical imagery and figures of speech. We will review for the test on Friday.

History: I received every map. Great job! I appreciate your attention to your assignments.
Make cards for the following topics form 1862:
1. Jan 1862 Lincoln takes action ( war order)
2. March 1862 McClellan loses command
3.March 1862 Battle of the Monitor and the Merrimac
4. April 1862 Battle of Shiloh
5. April 1862 Ft. Pulaski, Georgia
6. April 1862 New Orleans
7. May- August 1862 The Peninsular Campaign
8. May 1862 Stonewall Jackson defeats Union forces
Please do thorough research for each topic. This will help you fill in gaps with no textbook.

5th/6th History: Thank you for my tests. I am going to take each one today.
Please read Chapter 3 of SOW. We will do review work on Chapters 1 and 2
in class.

Have a great weekend.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

7/8th History: Maps are due with all elements on them. Please also remember that Mr. Givens will be with us on Friday. Please come prepared with questions from your reading.

Literature: Read pages 123-143 of The Golden Christmas.
Vocabulary quiz in class. Watch for figures of speech or Biblical imagery.

5th/6th History: I had fun with you guys today playing Jeopardy. It was a nice review. Please remember that Mr. Givens will be with us on Friday. You may come prepared with questions about Robert E. Lee based on your reading. Your homework is to make a quiz for me from Chapters 1 and 2 in SOW. I promise to take them all. Your quiz must have 20 questions.

Friday, September 4, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

I think we had a great school day. Your participation and your attention to your assignments has been wonderful. Keep up the good work!

Literature: Read pages 81-123 in A Golden Christmas. Please watch for similes and metaphors and any Biblical imagery.
Also find 12 vocabulary words and define them. We will make our own list in class. There will be NO quiz on Tuesday.

History: Begin map of the War Between the States. Please follow all directions given in class.
Your map is due on Friday, September 11th.
Read with understanding the speech given by Jefferson Davis. Come to class ready to discuss it.
Complete two more cards for 1861.
July 1861 The Battle of Bull Run
July 1861 A Blockade of the South

5/6 History: Great job on your reports today. Spencer and Kate, thanks for going to extra mile! The kilt looked great and the Gummi bears were a great touch. Read Chapter 2 of Story of the World. Complete the outline for the chapter. Please put your map for the Crimean War in your notebook.
Look up the definition of a nautical league.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

I trust that you all had a good day at school. I am excited to get to know each of you.
I know that several of you mentioned that you could not work the google calendar for literature. If you click on the calendar, then you should be able to use the arrow keys to scroll up and down. I hope this works.

I appreciate the fact that most of you were prepared for class. Keep working hard.

Literature: Read pages 41-81 in A Golden Christmas. Define each vocabulary word and be ready for a quiz.
Watch for puns!
Here are your vocabulary words:
1. Respite
2. Draught
3. Confabulated
4. Conceited
5. Milksops
6. Cotillion
7. Chagrin
8. Mortification/flagellation
9. Disparagement
10. Tete-a-tete
11. Potation
12. Temperance
13. Magnanimously

History: Continue your personal research on the War Between the States.
Prepare cards and research the following events in 1861:
1. January- The South Secedes
2. February- The South Creates a Government
3. The South Seizes Ports
4. Lincoln's Inauguration
5. Attack on Ft. Sumter
6. Four More States join the Confederacy
7. West Va. is born
8. Four Slave States in the Union

5/6 History: Do research about your heritage and prepare a 3 paragraph paper on the
contributions your native country made to the world. ( Please use examples up to
present day.)

Friday, August 28, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

Dear Trinity Students,

What a great first day! I'm not sure it it could have gone any better. I enjoyed meeting many of you and seeing some of you old timers.
Your assignments should be simple. Please call me if you have any questions. 521-4758.

Literature: Please Read Chapters 1-5 of The Golden Christmas.
Research puns and note any examples you may find.
THE VOCABULARY IS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Cravat
2. Cumanche
3. Indignant
4. Surfeited
5. Sanguine
6.Converses
7.Exordium
8.Aquiline
9.Blue-blooded
10.Bona fide
11. Huguenot
12. Suffusion
13.Pavenu
14.Swaggering
15. Mincing

7/8 History:Research and identify 5 causes of the War Between the States.
Identify these and enter explanations on cards.
Make a list of the free and slave states in 1860. ( US states)
Find the four slave states that did not join the Confederacy.

5/6 Grade History: Read Chapter 1 of SOW.
Complete outline for Chapter 1.


Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Dear Trinity Students and Parents,

Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year. I have been praying for our time together as I have
been preparing the lessons for the new year. I hope you are making your way through the summer reading and are ready for our time period in history and literature. The time period will be 1850 until the present day.

The summer reading selections are to help you gain insight into the time and introduce you to some characters who have helped to shape our world.

I believe that every book or lesson taught needs to be taught in the light of the holy scriptures. We will all learn a lot as Christians and people as we realize that the sovereign God who spoke the world into existence has a plan. As we look at history, His hand is evident .

A Christian, classical education uses the great books to teach students the about great works and writers of the age. I hope that as we make our way through the chosen books that you will not only enjoy them, but be able to evaluate each and its contribution to your education.

The best way to prepare for your classes is to come ready to learn and to work. That is when you will gain the most.

Parents, I am depending on each of you to be the other side of this partnership. We have to work together in order for your son or daughter to be successful. It is my desire that each student succeed.

I am looking forward to meeting each of you and to working with you all.

God bless,
Stephanie Fowler













Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Mrs.Fowler 's Assignments


   Well, we are almost there. I know you are all excited to begin your summer vacation. I know I am! We will do our best to have some fun on Friday, but it will still be a school day.


6th/7th History:  Thank you to the 7th graders who have worked on their project. We are still working on a filming date. 
                                    Homework: Research ways the news for the  Gold Rush could have reached other countries. Brainstorm some ideas with your families about the possibilities. Please bring your notebook, SOW and GWW to class. Please complete the handout for the Mo. Compromise.

Literature:  Final draft of your short story is due. Please turn in your rough draft also.

Science : Research the Nobel Prize. Come ready to play a great science game.


                        


Friday, May 15, 2009

Mrs.Fowler 's Assignments

          It is hard to believe that there is just one more week. Please push hard to cover all the material.


6th/7th History: Finish reading SOW.
                               Review study sheets completed in class.
                               Be ready to discuss the Battle of the Alamo.
                               Research the question:        If Chinese  are only allowed one                                                                                                                   child, why is their country so crowded?


Literature:  Complete rough draft of short story due on Tuesday.
                      Read aloud The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" by Mark Twain

Science: Research the following scientists: Albert Einstein
                                                                              Max Planck
                                                                               Niels Bohr      

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

I can't believe that we only have a few more Trinity days. I know you are all working hard. Please contact me if you have any questions.

9th/10th Grammar and Comp:       Final draft of paper due. 
                                                                     Please call me if you have any                                                                                                                      questions or need any help.

6th/7th History:              Read Chapters 39 and 40 of SOW.
                                               Read pages 327-329; 345-351 in GWW.


 Literature:                  Work on your short story.
                                          It should be based on a family event.
                                          Page and a half of rough draft due on Friday.

Science:                         Research Charles Darwin,Louis Pasteur
                                           and Gregor Mendel.


Friday, May 8, 2009

Mrs.Fowler 's Assignments

What a great day at school! I appreciate your hard work. Good job!
I know you are all yearning for the end of school Please press on.

6th/7th History: Read Chapter 38 of SOW. Be VERY familiar
                               with Chapter 37.
                               Research the existence of slavery today.

Literature:
                                Finish Caddie Woodlawn.
                                Define words and answer questions.
                                Keep all definitions in your notebook.

Science:                Paper on scientist due.
                               Two page (typed or hand written)
                               One illustration.
                               Research:  Sir Issac Newton
                                                  Robert Boyle
                                                  Carolus Linneaus






Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments


Thank you for working so hard today. I appreciate your diligence.

9th/10th Grammar/ Comp.: Rough drafts of papers are due on Tuesday, May 12th.
                                                   Please contact me if you have any questions.

6th/7th History: Continue research on 7th grade project.
                                Review Chapters 34 and 35 of SOW.
                                Read Chapter 37 of SOW.

Literature: Read Chapters 17-19 of Caddie Woodlawn.

Science: Projects due May 12th.
               Quiz on scientists Imotep- Pascal.

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

Dearest ones,

Please press on as we near the end of the year. I want you to benefit from every day we have together. To do that, you must be prepared and desire to learn. I must say, you delight me and bless me with your love of learning. I hope and pray that it continues your whole life.

6th/7th History: Please contact a 7th grader if you are unsure of your research assignment.    
                               Be ready for a quiz on Chapters 32 and 33 of SOW.
                               Read Chapter 36 ( you should have already read Chapter 35)

Literature: Read Chapters 11-16 Caddie Woodlawn.


Science: Review scientist list.
                Research Galileo and Pascal.
               Your report is due on May 12.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Mrs.Fowler 's Assignments


     9th/10th Grammar and Comp:  Great job on your outlines and bibliographies.
                                                              Please remember that you notecards are due next week.
                                                              
     6th/7th History:   7th graders will have assignments for the project on Friday.
                                      We will discuss Chapters 34 and 35 of SOW in class.

      Literature:  Please read Chapters 4-10 in Caddie Woodlawn.
                            Define vocabulary words.
                            I was so pleased with your essays. I am so proud of you guys!

     Science:   Please continue working on your scientist.
                      Review list of scientist covered in class.





Friday, April 24, 2009

Mrs.Fowler 's Assignments

I am so thankful for each of you. I had a great day at school. The games that you made in history look great. I was so proud of you.

6th/7th History: Read Chapters 34 and 35 of SOW.
                               7th graders please plan to stay a little while after testing on Monday to work  
                               on your project. Please come with all of your ideas.

Literature: Read Chapters 1-3 of Caddie Woodlawn.

Science: Research the following scientists:  Ptolemy
                                                                              Steven Hawking
                                                                              Grosseteste
                Your projects are due on May 11th. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Mrs.FowlerAssignments

What a nice day back at school.  I trust you are all ready to get back to work.

6th/7th History: Read Chapter 33 of SOW. 
                               Research Charles G. Finney

Literature: Prepare for essay test.
                     Choose two main characters from the book. Be prepared to write an essay on each.
                      You may use a 3x5 card full of information.

Science: Research Thales, Leucippus and Democritus.
                I will hand out the specs on your project in class. Please come prepared with your scientist.


9th/10th Grammar/ Composition: Outline and annotated bibliographies are due on Tuesday.
                                                                Please pace yourself to complete each assignment on time.
                                                                Remember, I am available to you.

Friday, April 3, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

For thousands of years man has looked to the resurrection of Jesus as a pivotal point in history. 
It is my earnest desire that you each realize the significance  of that event in your own life. I want you to know that day was ordained by the God of the universe for you individually. Jesus gave Himself that specific hour for you as a sacrifice. He knew you would need a Savior, and He is that Savior. Easter is the day all believers celebrate, not the death, but the fact that death could not hold Jesus in the grave.
    I pray daily that you all know Jesus, not as some man in a story, but as your personal Savior.
I received a card this week that said, " Believers walk with Easter in their hearts all year." That's what I want for you. I want you to know Jesus as your Savior, and I want you to desire to walk with Easter in your heart all year. I pray that your holiday is safe and restful, and that you are focused on the reason we celebrate.
I love you,
Mrs. Fowler

P.S. Here are your few assignments

6th/7th History:   7th graders work on ideas for end-of- year movie.

Literature: Finish Swiss Family Robinson.

Science: Choose a scientist from before the 21st century for your report. Your person may be from ay discipline of science.




Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

Well, all day I was concerned that I would have to make this decision, but the filed trip for April 1 is cancelled.  The weather is suppose to be terrible and we must be safe at all times.
To make the blow of the cancelled trip a little softer, we are meeting tomorrow at Pizza Inn for pizza and a movie. We will meet at noon and will probably be finished about 2 p.m. I hope you can all join us.
Of course now I wished I had given you more homework, but I must stick with my original assignments.

6th/7th History: 7th graders should be working on end-of-year project.

6th Literature: Tree houses are due on Friday.

Science: The gliders were great fun. We will finish our review on Friday.

9th/10th grade Comp and Grammar: One more week of research.
                                                                   Please hold on to your NOUN hand outs.
                                                                   Fred Tkach is in charge of movie night!

Friday, March 27, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

 I hope you all had a great day at school. Please press on towards the break. We are almost there.

6th/7th History:  Read Chapter 32 in SOW.
                                Complete your George Washington worksheet.

Literature: Read Chapter 24-29 in Swiss Family Robinson.
                     Work on Treehouse project- due April 3.
                     Define vocabulary words.

Science: Compete the Chapter review on page 150.
                Read though material on on page 149.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

Wow! Wasn't it fun to see the rocket launched? I'm guessing it reached around 600 feet.
Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. McFee for their help. We all appreciate you.

6th/7th History:  Make 10 questions from Chapters 29 and 30 of SOW for a game.
                                    Preamble quiz
                                    Research: How was George Washington elected?

Please don't forget the field trip next Wednesday to Charlestown Landing and Ft. Moultrie.
 
Literature: Read Chapters 20-23 in Swiss Family Robinson.
                        Please define words and answer questions.
                        Journal check in class.

Science: Please make sure all definitions are complete for pages 248-249.
                   Read pages 142-146.

9th/10th Grammar: Continue research for paper.
                                         Bring annotated bibliographies to class. ( I would think you would all 
                                          have at least 5)
                                         Fred  Tkach will work on a date for movie night.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

Thank you to Mrs. Glover, our helper today. We appreciated you being with us.
Please remember our rocket launching on Tuesday.
Immediately after school we will meet in the dismissal parking lot and walk to Bladen Street together.
Mr. McFee is going to launch a rocket in an empty field there. We will then walk back to the parking lot.
Safety measures will be taken to protect your student at all times.
Mrs Heape, our room mother, will be calling each family about the field trip to Ft, Moultrie and Charlestown Landing. If you have specific questions, please let me know. The most important thing is an accurate count. The date for that trip is April 1.

6th/7th History: Read Chapters 29 and 30 of SOW.
                               Research the seal of the US.
                               What cabinet member is the keeper of the seal?
                               What are the Latin phrases on the seal? 
                                Preamble quiz on Friday, March 27.

Literature: Read Chapters 15-19 in SFR.
                        Define words and answer questions.

Science: Research the Wright Brothers. 
                  How long was the first flight?
                  Read pages 139-143 in book.
                  Bring balsa plane if available.


Tuesday, March 17, 2009

When I arrived at home today, I had received the information from Charlestown Landing for our field trip. Mrs. Heape is going to be calling your moms to find out our final numbers. I hope you will all make plans to go. It should be great fun.

The weather is really pretty, but try to stay focused. You will have a break soon.

6th/7th History: Read Chapter 31 of SOW. 
                               Write 5 facts about Chapter 27 and 5 about Chapter 31.
                                Bring a copy of the Bill of Rights to class.
                                Memorize the Preamble.

Literature: Read Chapters 9-14 in Swiss Family Robinson.
                      Define vocabulary words for notebook.
    
9th/10th Grammar and Composition: Three hours of research is required this week Please keep log.

Science: Next Tuesday after school ( 3 o'clock) we will meet in the parking lot beside the Presbyterian church, and Mr. McFee will walk us to a nearby field to launch a rocket. It should only take about 45 minutes total to walk, launch and return.  I will be in the parking lot to meet students and will return with them to the parking lot. Non-math students may stay with me until the launching.
All parents are invited to join us. Thanks to the McFees for their help!
Complete the definitions on page 249.

Friday, March 13, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

I had a great week at school. I hope and pray that you are enjoying everything that we are learning.

6th/7th History: Please read Chapters 27 in SOW.
Research the writing of the Constitution.
( Were all the states involved? Name two characters )

Literature: Read Chapters 6-8 in Swiss Family Robinson.
Define the words entered into your notebook.

Science: We need a rocket. If you have one that can be launched. please contact me.
Define the words on page 248.

Remember the field trip on April 1 to Ft Moultrie and Charlestown Landing.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

What a beautiful day. I love this time of the year. I hope you are taking time to enjoy it.

Please remember the Field trip on April 1 to Ft. Moultrie and Charlestown Landing. I would love for you all to go.

9th/10th Grammar: Continue research and annotated bibliographies. If you research 3 hours this week, it will not be overwhelming in the end.

6th/7th History: Complete handout on the Articles of Confederation.
Read Chapter 26 of SOW.


Literature: Read Chapters 3-5 in Swiss Family Robinson.
Define words given in class.
Don't forget your journals.


Science: Read pages 237-239. If you have skates, try the activity on page 238.
If anyone of you has a rocket you have made or would like to make,
please let me know.

Friday, March 6, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

I hope you all are enjoying this beautiful day. The weather is perfect and I am developing Spring Fever. That means we have to work hard to stay focused on the task before us.

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I have talked to Ft. Moultrie and Charlestown Landing about a field trip.
The best day seems to be Wednesday, April 1.
I will send more details on Tuesday, but please mark your calendars. Our class will also need drivers and a count of extra people and siblings.

6th/7th History: 7th graders, please be thinking about your project for our end of the year presentation.
Read pages 81-93 in GWW.
Do some research about what the colonies did after the revolution.
Look up the Constitutional Convention.
Complete the definition sheet the on the Preamble.

Literature: Chapters 1 and 2 of Swiss Family Robinson.
Please keep a character list.
Lets all get back to our journals. You need to complete three entries a week.

Science: Finish problems on page 230. Read page 231-234. We will do the experiment on page233 in class.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

6th/7th History: Test on Revolutionary War. All questions will be from your time line entries.

Literature: Read pages 10-39 in Paul Revere. Please bring Swiss Family Robinson to class.

Science: Complete test on Chapter 5.
You may use your books!

9th/10th Grammar and Composition: Final drafts of persuasion papers are due on Tuesday.
Complete first week of research for paper.
Prepare annotated bibliographies for sources.


Friday, February 27, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

I truly had a great day at school. I hope and pray that your day was nice. It is comforting to have the Declaration test behind us. I know you all feel the same.

6th/ 7th History: Complete your study sheet of the Revolution time line entries.
Your test will be on Friday.
Read pages 67-80 in GWW.

Literature: Finish essays for Johnny Tremain.
Please remember rough and final drafts.

Science: Wasn't the Mars rover video great? Watch some more at home with your parent's permission. That particular video was on You Tube.
Answer questions on pages 228-229 in your book. Please keep in mind the book and its focus.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Mrs.Fowler's Assignments

6th/7th History: Declaration quiz on Friday.

Literature: Begin essays on Johnny Tremain.
Each essay should have a rough draft and final. Due on Tuesday.
Please bring Paul Revere book to class!

Science: Choose 3 planets. Research and find 5 facts on each that are not listed on our main chart.


9th/10th Grammar:
Using your chosen topic, find one source and created an annotated bibliography sample using your handout. Please call me if you get confused or stumped.
Remember Amanda Brewer from Beaufort County Library will be with us next Tuesday.
Read page 155-156 in your text. Complete Exercise A on page 157.

Friday, February 20, 2009

Mrs.Fowler's Assignments

6th/7th History: Complete time line using check list.
Declaration quiz on Friday the 27th.
Complete newspaper headline begun in class.
Complete worksheet on Yorktown and the Treaty of Paris.


Literature: Finish reading Johnny Tremain.
Choose your favorite character. Write a character sketch (3 paragraphs) on your favorite character and why. Remember to use examples from the book.
Bring small Paul Revere book to class on Tuesday.

Science: Complete croosword on pages 226-227.

Have a great weekend.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Mrs.Fowler's Assignments

" This is the day the Lord has made, I rejoice and be glad in it."
I am thankful for the ability to rejoice in what the Lord has done. I hope you are as well.


9th/10th Grammar: Final draft of persuasion paper.
Research for topic for research paper. ----American Revolution.


6th/ 7th History: Read Chapter 25 of SOW.
Work on Declaration memorization. ( Feb 27)
Research and add to time line: Yorktown, Swamp Fox, Cornwallis.

Literature: Read pages 230-274 in Johnny Tremain.

Science: Continue planet chart. Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus. ( We will finish Pluto in class)
Include rotation, revolution, atmosphere,temperature and one interesting fact.

Friday, February 13, 2009

Mrs.Fowler's Assignments

I hope and pray that you all have a great weekend. Enjoy your time with no homework.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Mrs.Fowler's Assignments

It was a really nice day at school. I was thankful that we were able to eat lunch in the nice weather. I am looking forward to warm days.
Thank you to Mrs. Nuelle for the cupcakes and to Mrs. Sanders for being our helper. Please know that we appreciate you.

6th/7th History: Read Chapter 24 of SOW
Research for time line: Battle of Bunker Hill/ Breed's Hill and Valley Forge.
Work on Declaration memorization.

6th Literature: Read pages 163-230 ( to page 200 by Friday) of Johnny Tremain.

Science: Read page 213, 215-216.
Begin planet chart.

9th/10 Grammar Composition: Final draft of persuasion paper is due Tuesday.

Friday, February 6, 2009

Mrs.Fowler's Assignments

What a great week. The ball was so much fun. I hope you will always remember your experience with living history.

6th/7th History: Please research the following and enter on your time line.:

Ft. Moultrie in SC (1776)
Benedict Arnold
Battle of Trenton

Literature: Read pages 107-162 in Johnny Tremain.

Science: Read pages 209-213 and complete the map on page 208.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Mrs.Fowler's Assignments

6th/7th History: Complete handout.
Work on memorization of Declaration.
What is the capital of New Hampshire?


Literature: Read pages 54-106 of Johnny Tremain.
Review handout of questions.


Science: Read pages 202-205.
Try activity with balloon at home. ( page 204)

9th/10th Grammar and Composition: Page 151- Activity B
Page 152 Review Exercises.
Rough draft of Persuasion paper. ( 4 pages, MLA fomat)
I will have a conference with each of on Tuesday during
class.
.

Friday, January 30, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

Hope you all had a good day at school. I really enjoyed the exhibit and our visitor.


6th/7th History: Please make a map of the Lexington and Concord area. Include, Boston, Boston Harbor and Charles River. Please come ready to discus Chapter 22 and 23 of SOW.

Literature: Read pages 1-53 in Johnny Tremain. If you do not have the school-issued book, please read the first two sections.


Science: Complete the charts on pages 194 and 195. Only fill in distance from sun, diameter, length of revolution , length of day and number of satellites.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

God bless each of you. I am so glad that we are all together. I pray for you often.


6th/7th History: Read Chapters 22 and 23 of SOW.
Research the artist John Trunbull.
Work on the Declaration memorization.


Literature: Re-read Paul Revers' Ride.
Look for anymore historical mistakes.
Quiz Friday on " I Wandered...".
Please bring Johnny Tremain to class.

Science: Quiz on Chapter 4.
Study review sheet.
I will check review pages in book.

9th/10th Grammar: Prepare Pro/Con Chart for Persuasion Essay.
Work in book: Page 146 Complete A.
Page 147 Complete C.

Friday, January 23, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

6th/7th Grade History: Complete handout on the the First Continental Congress.
Be ready for quiz on the "Acts".
Work on Declaration memorization.

Literature: Write an original poem using one of our recipes.
Friday quiz on " I Wandered...."


Science: Study sheet for Chapter 4.
This is not a test, but must be completed.

God bless you all this week.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

I was so thankful for all of you today. You are so smart and I was so proud of you today.

6th/7th History: Read and complete handout on Unjust Acts by Parliament.
You only have to answer the questions on the "worksheet".
Work on your memorization of the Declaration.

Literature: Memorization of "I Wandered..." Quiz will be next Friday.
Write summary of "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" in journal.

Science: Complete pages 188-189.

9th/10th Grammar: Listen to the "Oath of Office" for the president and write you explanation of each point. This should be at least 300 words.
If you have outstanding work--please get it to me ASAP!


Remember Night of the Reapers on Friday and Saturday night. Your parents may call me for deatils.

Friday, January 16, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

6th/7th Grade History: Read and complete handout on French and Indian War.
GWW- pages 45-53.
Work on Declaration.

Literature: Read Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
Work on memorization of " I Wandered..."

Science:
Complete page 185.
Catalog 2 more rocks.










Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

6/7 History: Read Chapter 19 of SOW
Read page 45-53 in GWW.
Work on the Declaration.

Literature: Write a one page story as a child who followed the piper.
Work on memorization of poem.


Science: Complete pages 174-175.
Collect 12 rock and stone samples and bring them to class.

9/10 Grammar: Write a finished product of your expository essay.

Friday, January 9, 2009

Mrs.Fowler's Assignments

I was so sorry not to be with you today, but I am sure you were great for Mr. Tkach. I am also certain that he did a great job. I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.

9th/10th Grammar and Comp: Please see Tuesday's assignments.

6th/7th History: Projects/papers are due on Tuesday.
Work on Memorization of Declaration.

Literature: Please re-read Pied Piper of Hamlin and write a summary in your journal about the poem. I will check journals on Tuesday.
Work on your memorization of "I Wandered...".

Science: Read pages 165-169 and enter bold words.
Complete Map of your room.
Complete map of your yard.
Gather materials for lab on page 176.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Mrs. Fowler's assignments

I trust you all had a good day at school. It was nice to see you all. I know that we have a lot of work to do, but please take your time and do one assignment at a time. Just allow yourself plenty of time and be diligent.

9/10th Grammar and Composition: Review the beginning of Chapter 4 on Expository Essays.
Page 114.
Choose and narrow a topic for an expository essay.
Complete a rough draft before class. (300-400)

6/7th Grade History: Project papers due on the 13th.
Begin memorization of Declaration.
Read Chapter 18 of SOW.
Finish handout from class.
Read pages 39-44.

Literature: Read all three poems from class.
Write one paragraph in journal about each poem.
Begin memorization of "I Wandered..."

Science: Enter all bold words in notebook from pages 154-157.
Collect egg carton for lab..