Due November 16 (KWO)

Assignment(s) for November 16, 2016

1) Create a Key Word Outline for each of the 3 paragraphs below.  

PARAGRAPH #1|

The Job of a Cattle Rancher

A cattle rancher must check his cows every day. He watches as they move about. He checks the water supply. He counts them. If flies pester them, he puts a fly tag on their ear. He calls a vet when they are sick. He likes to see the calves on their feet. Ranchers enjoy looking after their cows.

PARAGRAPH #2

The Fox and the Goat

By an unlucky chance, a fox fell into a deep well from which he could not escape. A goat passed by and asked the fox what he was doing down there. The fox told the goat that there was going to be a great drought, so he climbed into the well in order to be sure to have water nearby. The fox suggested that the goat  join him in the well.  The goat thought this a good idea and jumped down into the well. The fox immediately sprang onto the goat’s back and put his foot on her long horns. The fox managed to hop up to the edge of the well. As the fox disappeared over the top of the well he said, “Remember, be careful of the advice of one who is in trouble.”

PARAGRAPH #3

The Babylonian New Year Celebration

New Year is the oldest of all holidays. It was even observed in Ancient Babylon nearly 4000 years ago. Around 2000 BC, the Babylonian New Year began with the first new moon after the first day of spring. It celebrated rebirth, planting of new crops, and blossoming. The Babylonian’s celebration lasted for eleven days and was called Akiyu.  Each day at had its own special celebration. One particular celebration seems strange to us today. The king was dragged by his ears to make him cry. If he cried, it was taken as a sign that their pagan god was happy. The king was then allowed to rule for another year.  

2)  If you have NOT completed the first assignment (due November 9), please turn this in on November 16.

    1)  Choose at least 15 vocabulary words from the book.

         Select  unfamiliar words or words you do not use often.

    2)  Define each word (include part of speech).

    3)  Use each word in a new sentence.

    4)  Note the page number for each word. If the word is used more than once, include one page number.

    5)  Bring this finished assignment to our November 16th class.

Reminer:
Pick some standard symbols and use consistently.

@ = at         w/ = with         bc = because         # = number        & = and         bf = before         

? = question or unsure     2 = two, to, too      :-) = good, happy                     :-(  = sad, bad

Due November 9 - First Class

As some of you may know, my youngest son and I headed north to help a friend with her B&B. During our stay a fellow inn-keeper died. We have remained in Pennsylvania to help, and that has put us behind schedule. IEW class will begin on November 9, 2016. I have made an adjustment in tuition. The first semester will be $100.00 instead of $200.00.

Our first book is The Incredible Journey, by Sheila Branford (first published in 1961) Most people remember this as a children's book but Branford did not write it specifically for children. That puts the book in a unique genre which is perfect for our class. 

This wonderful story has been made into a movie twice. You probably know what I am going to ask. . . .  Please have your child read it and not watch (or re-watch) the movie until after our class discussion on November 9. As a general rule I strongly encourage my students to read books before watching the movie version.

The assignment that goes along with the book is simple and straightforward.  Please ask your student(s) to:
1) Choose at least 15 vocabulary words from the book.
 They should select unfamiliar words or words that they do not use often.
2) Define each word (include part of speech).
3) Use each word in a new sentence.
4) Note the page number for each word. If the word is used more than once, one page number will suffice. :-)
5) Bring this finished assignment to the first class.

Here is our BOOK LIST for the 2016-17 year:

The Incredible Journey, by Sheila Branford

The Red Pony, by John Steinbeck (short story)

Kisses from Kate,  by Katie Davis  (excerpts)

Snow Treasure, by Marie McSwigan

The Ransom of Red Chief, by O. Henry (short story)

The Underneath, by Kathi Appelt  (Lagniappe book - if we have time)

We will be making our way back to The Lone Star State very soon. I look forward to seeing everyone on November 9 at 1:00.

Aesop's "The Lion and the Mouse"

The Lion and the Mouse
Illustrated by Craig Diminico

Once when a Lion was asleep, a little Mouse began running up and down upon him; this soon wakened the Lion, who placed his huge paw upon him, and opened his big jaws to swallow him. "Pardon, O King," cried the little Mouse, "forgive me this time, I shall never forget it. Who knows but I may be able to do you a turn some of these days?" The Lion was so tickled at the idea of the Mouse being able to help him, that he lifted up his paw and let him go. Some time hunters who desired to carry him alive to the King, tied him to a tree while they went in search of a wagon to carry him on. Just then the little Mouse happened to pass by, and seeing the sad plight in which the Lion was, went up to him and soon gnawed away the ropes that bound the King of the Beasts. "Was I not right?" said the little Mouse. Little friends may prove great friends.