This is the lesson from 9 November 2018. This covers about the U.S. Constitution and the globalization.
Lesson
- Lesson of Friday, November 9, 2018
- Second Week, Day Seven
English
Sentences
Sentences are built like this:
Sentence
| Subject | Predicate |
| Noun | Verb |
| Adjectives | Adverbs |
Parts of Speech
Nouns
Nouns are things. Nouns can be classified as: Noun, Proper Noun, Pronoun.
Nouns are just name a thing like desk, door, floor. Proper Nouns name a specific person or thing. Examples of Proper Nouns: Tom, Jane, Lynn-They are proper nouns because they list a specific person.
- Adjectives describe nouns.
- Verbs are action words.
- Adverbs describe verbs.
Prepositions
Prepositions link nouns to other words. Examples of prepositions are: to, or, in, with.
Conjunctions
Conjunctions are words that link words, phrases, and clauses. They are also used sometimes to link two sentences together to make one sentence. Examples of conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
Interjections
Interjections are words that are not necessary to the meaning of a sentence, but express the emotion of the writer. They can stand alone or be part of a sentence. Examples of interjections are: Ouch! Okay. Hey. Oh.
Handwriting
Practice handwriting so you can get faster.
Math
Fractions
A fraction is one number over the other like this:
| Number | Numerator and Denominator | Result |
| 5 | is the numerator | Smaller than 1. |
| 9 | is the denominator | |
| 3 | is the numerator | Smaller than 1. |
| 8 | is the denominator | |
Notice that if the numerator is larger the fraction is greater than (>) 1. Some fractions may be reduced as the one above has been.
New Mathematical Symbols
- < means less than as in 2 < 4
- > means greater than as in 4 > 2
- sometimes used to indicate multiplication instead of x
- / division
- ÷ division
- () grouping symbols
- [] grouping symbols
- {} indicating a set of numbers or things
- π pi equals approximately 3.14159265… which is an unending number and is the circumference of a circle of 1 unit
- ∞ infinity
- ≠ not equal to
- ≤ less than or equal to
- ≥ greater than or equal to
- square root
- ) ¯¯¯ long division sign
Multiplication Tables
Study the multiplication tables and addition tables on the dining room table.
Reading Comprehension
Read the following story. Identify nouns, pronouns, proper nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, interjections, prepositions and conjunctions. Then guess the theme of the story.
The Donkey Who Would Sing
- Text source is at http://www.english-for-students.com/the-donkey-who-would-sing.html
A wild donkey once lived in the woods. He had no friends and lived all alone. One day a jackal passing by saw the donkey. He went up to the donkey and said, “What is the matter? Why do you look so sad my dear fellow?” The donkey turned to the jackal and said, “I have no friends and am very lonely.” “Well, don’t worry. I will be your friend from today,” the jackal comforted him. From that day, the donkey and jackal became very good friends. They were always seen together.
One moonlit evening, the jackal and the donkey were strolling through the woods. It was a cool and pleasant evening. As they walked on, they came to the outskirts of a village bordering the woods. There in front of them was a grove of fruit trees. “Ah. Look! How wonderful and delicious the fruits look,” said the donkey. “Let’s eat some of them.” “Okay,” said the jackal. “But let’s do it very quietly.” They entered the grove and silently started to eat the fruits. After eating enough, they lay under a tree happy and content. “That was delicious, but there is something missing tonight,” said the donkey.
“What is that?” asked the jackal. “Why, music of course,” answered the donkey, looking a little surprised. The jackal asked, “Where are we going to get music from?” The donkey said. “Don’t you know that I am an accomplished singer?” The jackal was alarmed. “Remember, we are in an orchard. If the farmer hears us, we will be in trouble. If you want to sing let us go away from here,” he advised the donkey. “You think I can’t sing, don’t you?” asked the donkey in a hurt voice. “Wait till you hear me.”
The jackal realized that the donkey was not willing to take his good advice. He moved away and hid himself behind a clump of trees. The donkey threw back his head and started his song. “He …haw, he-haw,” he brayed aloud.
The farmers hearing the loud braying came rushing with sticks and gave the foolish donkey a severe beating that left the donkey feeling sore all over. After the farmers had left, the jackal went over to his friend. He said. “Is this the prize you won for your singing?”
“They don’t appreciate good music,” replied a hurt and ashamed donkey. The jackal replied. “This is what happens when you don’t listen to the advice given by a good friend. I hope you have learned a lesson.”
Themes
What is the theme of the previous story?
- Eating too much can make you sick
- Fruit is good for you
- Advice given by a friend should be listened to
- If you go out on Sunday you could miss the football game
Social Studies
Economics
Globalization
While economic prosperity has increased and global conflict continues to decline, globalization is not without problems. Poverty and income inequality remain major concerns, especially as most wealth is concentrated in Europe and North America. Critics of globalization have accused multinational corporations of putting profits ahead of worker safety and wages. In addition, companies have been accused of ignoring environmental concerns. Despite these issues, one point remains clear: the world’s economy is more connected than ever.
The Ten Amendments of the U.S. Constitution
The constitution provides for changing times with a process of amendment, or change. The first ten amendments, called the Bill of Rights, are:
| The Ten Amendments | |
| First Amendment | Religious and political freedom |
| Second Amendment | The right to bear arms |
| Third Amendment | No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law |
| Fourth Amendment | Protection against unreasonable search and seizure |
| Fifth Amendment | The right of accused persons to due process of law |
| Sixth Amendment | The right to a speedy trial |
| Seventh Amendment | The right to a jury trial in civil cases |
| Eight Amendment | Protection against cruel and unusual punishment |
| Ninth Amendment | The rights of the people to powers that may not be spelled out in the Constitution |
| Tenth Amendment | The rights of the people and thus states to powers not otherwise given to the federal government, states, or people |
Files
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Credits
- This lesson was originally made with LibreOffice Writer by John M. Harpster.
- Formatted with Notepad++ for space removal.
- This was made and published to PDF with LibreOffice Writer and Microsoft Word by John T. Harpster.