David and Bathsheba

I have been learning about David and Bathsheba in Bible Class. The part I know the most about is how David was punished by God for having sex with Bathsheba. Their first baby was killed. Knowing about this helps me know that whatever I put in my mind is what i give out and God sees all our sins, nothing can be hidden from Him but because He is a God of justice and love, you will face the consequences but He still loves you. The part that is the most confusing is how David totally forgot of God when planning all this evil. I would like to know more about the second child God gave to Bathsheba and David, Solomon.

Rebecca, Grade 8

Amos

I’ve been learning about Amos. The most interesting thing is that the slave traders had black people with them attacking the rest. The part i know the most about is that Amos was about to become the chief but he will be sold as a slave. The part that is confusing is why the slaves will be taken by ship to America instead of selling to another tribe in Africa.

Meha, Grade 6

The French Revolution

I've been learning about how the French Revolution started.(The Third Estate or peasants were going hungry. The peasants decided to go and capture the Bastille, which to them, represented the reign of the French kings. Knowing about this topic helps me see that if you are a king (ruler or anybody in charge, you can't just sit there and do nothing. You have to care about what happens in your country and government. You also have to care about the people under you. This topic reminds me of the American Revolution because they also rebelled against their king through violence and war, too. The part I know about is how the people where starving, and because of that they started to protest against their government. I'd like to know more about how the queen, Marie Antoinette, felt when her people were protesting in the streets.


Francheska, Grade 7

The Civil War

I've been learning about the Civil War. When each side needed more men so people started volunteering. Ages eighteen and up must go to war. Knowing about this topic helps me know how desperate people were for men. This reminds me of times when my parents tell me I must do something. I'd like to know more about how the black Americans were volunteering to join the union.


Jessica, Grade 5

Esther

I’ve been learning about Esther. The part that I know most about is that Esther became a queen. The part that confused me is why Haman hated Mordacai.

Kaleb, Grade 2

Extreme Insects

I’ve been learning about extreme insects in Reading. I learned that a Goliath Beetle is the largest insect in the world. But the Trash Bug can hide itself in leftovers.

Edna, Grade 1

Opal and Her Mother

I’ve been learning about a girl called Opal and how she lost her mother in Reading. The part I know most about is that her mother ran away when she was three years old. The part that is the most confusing is why Opal’s dad did not go back and look for her because I was expecting that her Dad will go look for her, but he didn’t. I’d like to know more about this topic so that I will know whether the mother comes back or not. This topic reminds me of when I watched a movie called Baby’s Day Out, when the baby went out alone and got lost.

Kingsley, Grade 4

Writing A Report

I’ve been learning about how to write a report. The part I know the most about is to add facts. Knowing about this topic helps me want to share things that people don’t know much about. This topic reminds me of the Internet, Encyclopedia and how it gives reports and information. I’d like to learn more about reports and other ways to do them.

Edmond, Grade 3

French Revolution

I've been learning about why the French Revolution started. Knowing about this topic helps me understand why the French people hated the king and queen, Marie Antoinette and Luis XIV, so much that they beheaded them later on. This topic reminds me of the Glorious Revolution in England, that we had studied about in the previous chapter. Both revolutions started because the people were displeased and angry with their governments. The part I know the most about is how the 3rd Estate people, the National Assembly group, took over the Bastille. The Bastille was a prison like place that looked like a fortress, where the king kept lunatics and a few other prisoners. I'd like to know more about why the pheasants in the villages outside of the city started revolting too.


Zipporah, Grade 7

Finding the Area

I've been learning about finding the area of different shapes in Math. Knowing about this topic helps me decorate rooms if I am drawing a house. This topic reminds me of when we learned about geometry, because in both topics shapes and sides is the main thing. The part that is the most confusing is why it works how are you sure width times length = area. I'd like to know more about how to do this with circles since there are no sides.

Filip, Grade 7

Polygons

I've been learning about polygons in Math today. This topic reminds me of when I was in 4th grade. I was learning about polygons. The part that I know the most about is about octagons. I can easily know that it has 8 sides since the "octa" in octagon and an octopus has 8 legs. The part that is the most confusing is telling the difference between pentagons and hexagons. I'd like to know more about the different types of quadrilaterals.

Axel, Grade 6

Colons and Semicolons

I've been learning about colons and semicolons in English. This topic reminds me of the time when we learnt how to join sentences together like how you join sentences with semicolons. The part i know most about is you only join the sentences if they're related to each other. I'd like to know more about colons.

Tabitha, Grade 8

Marie Antoinette

I have been learning about Marie Antoinette in Social Studies class. Knowing about this helps me understand that she was a young princess who grew up with a nice child hood but after getting married to King Louis XIV, she began to be cruel and her behavior changed. The part i know the most is that she was hated all over France and never took responsibility of being queen. The part that is confusing is why would she waste her money on jewelry than using the money she had by helping other people in France that needed it the most. I'd like to know about her cruelty and who would be the next ruler after getting executed.

Sharon, Grade 8

David and Uriah

I've been learning about David in Bible. I know the most about is David killed Uriah. The part is the most confusing is when David hid his secret from Uriah. I'd like to know more about if Uriah will forgive David when he gets to heaven.

Joshua, Grade 8

David

I have been learning about David in Bible class. Knowing about this helps to who is David and what he did as king. This topic reminds when we studied about King Saul and how he was nice to God and after he passed away to follow Satan ways. The part i know the most is that David took over Uriah wife Bathsheba and slept with her and tried to cover it by calling Uriah to come home so Uriah could sleep with the wife so the problem can be over so Uriah didn't obey David so killed him. The confusing part is that God sent a prophet to tell David to change and God had forgiven him for his sins.

George, Grade 8

French Estates

I’ve been learning about the French estates in Social Studies. The part i know most about is how the churchmen, noblemen, and peasants lived. The Churchmen were people such as priests and church ministers. The noblemen were the really rich people in France and lastly the peasants were the people who lived in poverty. They lived in muddy houses and ate about 3 pounds a day. The part that is most confusing is the difference between the bourgeoisie and a peasant. I'd like to know more about not only the French estates, but other estates from other countries as well.

Amaris, Grade 7

New Zealand

I’ve been learning about New Zealand in Bible. Knowing about this country helps me learn about other religions and other cultures like their many activities for holidays. This country reminds me of Philippines because New Zealand and Philippines are small countries or islands. The part I know most about is that the Kiwi bird is endangered because rats and possum ate their eggs. The part that is most confusing is how a Kiwi can have a great sense of smell for finding insects from such very small nostrils.

Amber, Grade 4

New Zealand

I've been learning about New Zealand. Knowing about this topic helps me want to go there. This country reminds me of Romania because it can be hot in Bucharest and snowy in the mountains not far away. The part that is the most confusing is why the Kiwi is becoming extinct. I'd like to know more about New Zealand because it is a country I don't know much about.


Larissa, Grade 4

Hannah

I've been learning about Hannah in Bible. Knowing about this topic helps me know that we should be thankful. This topic reminds me of how when I was small I always wanted something. When my parents refused, I got annoyed and didn't thank God, but when I finally got it I thanked God. The part I know the most about is how Hannah in chapter one was sad because of not having a child. I'd like to know more about what happened to Samuel when he grew older.

Wendy, grade 7

Chords

I've been learning about playing two notes at the same time in cello. The part that is the most confusing is where I place my fingers on a string. I'd like to know more about rests that have two or four beats because I already learned about rests with one beat. Knowing about this topic helps me strengthen my fingers and get a scholarship when I grow up. This topic reminds me of when I was talking to my mom about how you can't play two strings on a violin or cello until I learned it.

Amber, grade 4

George Washington

I've been learning about some hard lessons George Washington learned. This topic reminds me of when George cut his father's tree. The part I know the most about is that George made many mistakes and that Virginia wanted the French out of their land. The part that is the most confusing is why would the French claim their ancestors were there? I'd like to learn about other mistakes George made and how the French got along.

Edmond, grade 3

David

I've been learning about David in Bible. I learned that he became king. I also learned that he was God's trusted friend and took care of God's sheep.

Edna, grade 1

Exploring the West

I've been learning about exploring the west. The part that confuses me the most is why Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark. The part I know the most about is that Clark could draw maps. This topic reminds me of France because they were the ones to give Thomas Jefferson the land.

Kaleb, grade 2

Smoking

I've been learning about smoking and its effects in Science class. Knowing about this topic helps me know the harm smoking can cause to the body and how to say NO to friends that push people into smoking because I know smoking can lead to trouble for the rest of your life. This topic reminds me of when someone smoking blew the smoke on me when I was in the airport. I felt bad and scared but didn't really know why. The part i know the most about are the substances tobacco is made up of which are nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide and how they can affect the respiratory system. I'd like to know more about passive smoking (or "second hand smoking") and how it can affect the body and how to prevent it.

Rebecca, grade 8

The French Revolution

I've been learning about the beginning of the French Revolution. Knowing about this topic helps me understand how the revolution began and why. This topic reminds me of the English Revolution. The part I know the most about is how the French in the Third Estate were influenced by the English even though they were enemies. The part that is the most confusing is why the French government banished certain thought even though it would make things worse.

Kyle, grade 8

Smoking

I've been learning about smoking in Science. Knowing about this topic helps me know the risks of smoking. That part I know the most about is smoking can cause a lot of diseases which can kill. The part that is the most confusing is shy some people really like to smoke? I'd like to know more about if it is easy to stop a smoking habit.

Tabitha, grade 8

Abbreviations

I've been learning about abbreviations in English. The part I know the most about is the word you change and how it becomes an abbreviation. The part that is the most confusing is when I don't know some of the abbreviation words. I'd like to know more about this topic so that when I'm writing I don't have to write the whole word. This topic reminds me of when I used to spell abbreviations the wrong way.

Kingsley, grade 4

British Rights

I've been learning about British rights in Social Studies. Knowing about this topic helps me understand what rights they had. The part I know the most about is that men could vote (but if they owned land). The part that is confusing is why women couldn't vote. I'd like to know more about the different types of rights they had.

Ronald, grade 3

Ratios

I’ve been learning about ratios in Math today. Knowing this topic helps me see that the girls and boys are very equal. The part I know most about is changing the ratio into a fraction. The part that is most confusing is solving those questions to find the ratios. I’d like to know more about the changing fractions into ratios.

Axel, Grade 6