Anceint Literature/ Wednesday December 16

It was such a nice day to end the term. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday and do not lose sight of the true meaning of our celebration. We are so fortunate to live in a place where we are free to express our love for the one true God. Merry Christmas.

You all should have received an invitation to the Caroling party. Tuesday, Dec. 21 at 5.

Call me for details.

Literature.

Please Books 1-4 of the Odyssey.

God bless.

Ancient Literature/ December 15

I enjoyed our time together today. Thank you to Jacob for supplying the elements for our writing practice. Good job!

Finish reading The Iliad and finish the essay on the book.

Danielle and Marshall, please take your vocabulary quiz and return it when we have class.

We will meet again on January 5th.

Your epics need to be finished. If you can meet with your partners, please do so

Please have your copy of The Odyssey when we return after the holiday.

Merry Christmas and God bless!

American Literature/ Dec. 15

Please read Chapters 1-6 in Rifles for Watie by Harold Keith.

We will meet again on January 12 to resume the Spring semester.

Merry Christmas to you all!

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs December 14

Caroling Party has been rescheduled for Dec. 21 at 5 p.m. at Mrs. Fowler's house.

If you are planning on attending, please let me know.

Thank you all so much for your December payments. I know that these are terrible times for some people. If you are unable to pay this month or plan to be late, I would ask that you let me know so that I can plan accordingly. Thank you all so much for your understanding.

History: Projects are due!

Literature: Be ready to write your Iliad essay in class.

Vocabulary: Pres will bring the elements for writing.

We will break for the holiday and gather again on January 4th.

It is my earnest prayer that you all understand the meaning of Christmas and know the God who came to earth for each of us.

Merry Christmas!

Mrs. Fowler

Woods 12/10

Hi Woods,

I hope that you did not have trouble finding the blog.

I would like for you to re-write your paper on Sadako with the corrections. This is so that you mom has a nice clean paper. Also, try to write the same kind of character sketch on Commodore Perry. You have finished the book, so I'm sure that you know a lot about him.

I will see you on Friday morning. Leave me a message if you have a question.

God bless,

Mrs. Fowler

Woods

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs December 9

Please remember the Caroling Party on Thursday, Dec.16. If you or your parents need more information, please let me know.

History: Final on Tuesday. Study!!!

Projects due Thursday.

Literature: Prepare for essays on The Iliad to be written in class on Thursday.

Vocabulary: If you did not take the test, you should have a copy to take at home. Please turn those into me on Tuesday.

Please make sure that you have a copy of the Odyssey.

American Literature/ Dec.8

Caroling Party on Thursday, December 16 at 5.p.m. at Mrs. Fowler's house.

You may bring a friend if you would like.

Vocabulary test on words from the mock test taken today.

Complete the discussion questions on Across Five Aprils.

Please bring a copy of Rifles for Watie by Harold Keith to class.

Ancient Literature/ December 8

Caroling Party on Thursday, December 16, at 5 p.m.

Vocabulary test next week from mock test. ( Marshall, call me and I will get a copy to you.)

The Iliad: Read books14-18 by next week.

Over break: Finish reading The Iliad.

Complete essay test on The Iliad.

Epics!!!!!!!!!!!

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs Dec. 7

We only have a few days left before the holidays. Please try to stay focused on the assignments.

I am so proud of the work that you have accomplished.

Remember the Caroling Party on Dec. 16. You may stay through with me to make cookies or return at 5 p. m. You may invite a friend, but please let me know. I think we will finish around 8. That will be our last meeting before January 4th.

History: Pull all of your review sheets and begin your reviews. The final will be on the 14th.

Please email me if you think you are missing any review sheets.

Literature: Finish reading The Iliad and bring The Odyssey to class.

Take your mock vocabulary test at home.

You will get essay topics in class on Thursday.

Your Iliad essays will be written in class on the 16th.

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs Dec.2

Please remeber the following dates:

Dec. 14 History Final ( exam will be cumulative)

Dec. 16 Project Due

Dec. 16 Iliad Essay

Dec. 16 Caroling party beginning at 5 p.m. You may bring a friend, but please let me know.

You do not want to wait to begin your project!

History: Read thru Chapter 44 in SWB's Ancient History.

Literature: Read Books 18 thru 21 of The Iliad.

We will talk about symbolism in class on Tuesday.

We will also look at the "glory of war" as it relates.

Ancient Literature/ December 1

It was nice to see you all back at class today. Our last class before Christmas will be on Dec.15.

We will have a class caroling party on Dec. 16 at Mrs. Fowler's house.

We will meet at 5 p.m. I hope you all can make it.

Review both large vocabulary lists for a mock test on Wednesday.

Read books 8-13 of The Iliad.

Use your reference sheet for the names of the gods.

American Literature/ Dec.1

It was nice to see you again today. It seemed like such a long time.

Please finish reading Across Five Aprils.

Also begin your big review of vocabulary words. We will take a mock test on Wednesday.

Please make sure that you have a copy of Rifles for Watie by Harold Keith.

Class caroling party on December 16.

Please meet at Mrs. Fowler's at 5 p.m.

We will go in cars to deliver some holiday cookies and carol a few families.

I hope that you all can join me.

God bless.

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs November 30

What a nice day of school! I felt like it was so productive. Thank you all so much for your hard work. Please keep your noses to the grindstone as we move toward the Christmas break.

A few days to remember:

Dec. 14- History final

Dec, 16- History project due

Dec. 16- in-class essay on The Iliad

Dec. 16- Caroling party

Grammar: Test on nouns

History: Read Chapters 39-42 in SWB's Ancient History.

Work on your projects.

Literature: Read Books 16 and 17 of The Iliad.

Review vocabulary.

Use your gods handout.

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs November 29

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and have a renewed push for work.

Literature: Read Books 15 and 16 of The Iliad. We are going to compare the original text on Tuesday.

History: Read Chapters 37 and 38 of SWB's Ancient History.

Project due on December 16.

Final Dec. 14.

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs November 19

We will meet one more day before Thanksgiving. Please try to push forward as we try to cover more ground. I am praying that we will finish The Iliad soon.

Literature: Read Chapters 12 and 13 of The Iliad.

We will do a special activity during class on Tuesday. You won't

want to miss it!

God Bless!

Ancient Literature/ November 17

I had a great time watching Helen of Troy with you all today. Hopefully knowing some details of the story will help your reading.

Please read books 2-7 of The Iliad.

Do some research on why the story is called the Iliad.

Work on your epics if you are able.

Review vocabulary.

Names of the gods: Greek Roman

Aphrodite Venus

Apollo Apollo

Ares Mars

Artemis Dianna

Athena Minerva

Hera Juno

American Literature/ November 17

I hope that you all have a great Thanksgiving! I will see you after the holiday.

Please read Chapters 5-8 of Across Five Aprils.

Continue to review vocabulary.

Research the battles of Shiloh and Antietam.

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs November 16

Please remember that we will meet for two hours on Thursday before the field trip. If you are not attending The Tempest, you will finish at 11:30.

Literature: Read books 11 and 12 of the Iliad.

Use your character list for reference.

History: Make notes on Chapters 34,35 and 36 of SWB's Ancient History.

Review the specs for the history project. Due Dec. 16.

Please make sure that your mom has your grade reports.

God bless each of you.

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs November 11

History: Read Chapters 34,35, and 36 of SWB's Ancient History.

Specs for projects will go out on Tuesday.

Literature: Epics are due!

Read Chapters 8,9 and 10 of The Iliad.

Use your character lists to make the reading more manageable.

Vocabulary: Review exercise on Tuesday.

Field trip on Thursday!

Ancient Literature/ November 10

Literature: Read Books 1 and 2 of The Iliad.

Work on original epics as much as you can.

Vocabulary: Study the first 20 words of your vocabulary review sheet.

Thank you so much to each you for your payment. It is such a blessing to my family!

American Literature/ November 10

You guys did a great job on your contrast and comparison papers. Thank you!

Vocabulary: Review all 40 words on your review sheet. We will have another mock test on Wednesday.

Literature: Read Chapters 1-4 of Across Five Aprils.

Research Frank Lloyd Garrison, William Sumner, ironclads and Copernicus. Be ready to briefly discuss each.

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs November 9

History: Read Chapters 32 and 33 in SWB's Ancient History.

Quiz on study sheet.

Literature: Read pages 49-84 of The Iliad.

Epics will be due on Tuesday, November 16.

Vocabulary: Review new sheet. Quiz on Thursday.

Thank you so much for your payment. It is such a blessing to my family.

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs November 4

History: Please make sure that you have completed Chapters 27-31 of SWB's Ancient History.

I will have a study sheet available for these chapters in class.

Literature: Read to page 49 in The Iliad.

Work on the completion of epics!

Field trip: Nov. 18 we will be traveling to Bob Jones University to see Shakespeare's The Tempest. We will leave CBC at noon and arrive back very late that evening.

If you are interested in going, please get $12.00 to Mrs. Fowler to reserve your ticket.

Mrs. Christy Mixson's class will be joining us and several moms have offered to drive.

Please let me know ASAP if you plan to go. I think it will be a great day!

Ancient Literature/ November 3

Review the first 10 words on your vocabulary review sheet.

Complete the study sheet for the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Research Homer, the author of The Iliad. Read about his life and works.

Work on your epics as much as possible.

Bring your copy of the Iliad to class.

American Literature/ November 3

Please review the first 20 words on your vocabulary review sheet.

It will be best to review 20 at a time.

( Chandler, I will send it to you.)

Write a (500 word minimum) essay comparing and contrasting Tom from Uncle Tom's Cabin and Henry from Red Badge of Courage. Please spend ample time on this assignment.

Research Irene Hunt the author of Across Five Aprils.

Bring Five Aprils to class.

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs November 2

History: Read Chapters 26 and 27 of SWB's Ancient History.

Literature: Read pages 1-29 of The Iliad.

Please work on finishing your epics. We will evaluate in class the status of each group.

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs October 28

Field trip to see a performance of The Tempest on Nov. 18.

I will call each family about arrangements.

History: Complete take home exam.

Read Chapters 24 and 25 of SWB's Ancient History.

Literature: Bring The Iliad to class.

Vocabulary: Review for test.

Ancient Literature/ October 27

Continue to think about your epics. I am going to give you a few more class periods to work on them.

No vocabulary homework.

Read tablets 8,9, and 10 of The Epic of Gilgamesh.

Bring your study sheet to class to aid discussion.

Make sure you have a copy of the Iliad.

American Literature/ October 27

Finish reading The Red Badge of Courage.

Be ready for vocabulary quiz.

Bring Across Five Aprils to class.

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs October 26

Please keep in my mind that it is the end of the first quarter. Your grades will close a the end of next week.

There is a performance of Shakespeare's The Tempest at Bob Jones University on November 18.

I would love to take a group of students. The tickets are $12.00 and I will need to know if you are interested in attending. We will leave CBC at noon and return very late that night.

Please let me know ASAP if you plan to attend. Moms are welcome!

History: Complete your study sheet and read Chapter 24 of SWB's Ancient History.

Your exam will go home with you on Thursday.

Literature: Complete the at home study guide questions on the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Epics will be due on Nov. 4.

Vocabulary: None

Please make sure you have a copy of the Iliad. The Samuel Butler edition was the suggested version.

Vocabulary Review:

1. spurious- not genuine

2. spheroid- body having nearly the shape of a sphere

3. sinuous- curving in and out

4. sibilance- a hissing sound

5. severance- separation

6. seer- a prophet

7. sedition- conduct directed against public order

8. secant- cutting into two parts

9. scuttle- sink by making holes in the bottom

10. sapient- possessing wisdom

11. vortex- mass of rotating fluid

12. volotive- exercising the will

13.waive- to relinquish

14. vassal- slave or bondman

15. zealot- espoused by a cause

16. wizen-faced- shriveled faced

17. sordid- of degraded character

18. wiry- thin, but strong

19. writhe- twist in anguish

20. somnolent- sleepy

Lit: Finish the Epic of Gilgamesh

Read Genesis 6 and compare

History: Read Chapters 22 and 23 of SWB's Ancient History.

Begin review for exam.

Ancient Literature/ October 20

You guys did good work on your epics today. Please keep thinking of ideas, but do not work without your entire group.

Vocabulary review:

1.wreak: to inflict revenge

2. winsome- attractive

3. wizen-faced- shriveled faced

4. wizen- dry, withered

5. wiry- thin, but strong

6. writhe- to twist or turn in anguish

7. wry- to deviate from the proper

8. yearling- animal between one and two years old

9. zealot- one who espouses a cause

10. zephyr- gentle wind or breeze

Read Tablets 5 and 6 of the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Answer the following:

Gilgamesh almost shows compassion for Humbaba. What would change about Gilgamesh if he

had not killed the beast?

What do you feel is the most important line in this section? Why?

American Literature/ October 20

Read Chapters 8-16 of Stephen Crane's Red Badge of Courage.

Please pay special attention to Henry's ideas about war and valor.

What becomes Henry's greatest fear after fleeing?

Vocabulary:

1. stagnate- to become dull or inert

2. stagy- having a theatrical manner

3. specter- apparition

4. sordid- of degraded character

5. specie- coins of gold, silver, gold

6. skiff- small. light boat

7. sirocco- hot winds form Africa

8. somnolent- sleepy

9. slothful- lazy

10. gloomy

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs October 19

History: Read Chapters 19, 20 and 21 of SWB's Ancient History.

I returned quizzes today and everyone did well. Please keep these for review before the quarter exam.

Literature: Read Tablets 8, 9 and 10 of the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Please think about your own epics. We will finish them at the end of next week.

Vocabulary:

1. wavelet- a ripple

2. wantonness- recklessness

3. velocity- rapid motion

4. vogue- prevalent way or fashion

5. volitive- exercising the will

6. vortex- mass of rotating liquid

7. votive- dedicated with a vow

8. waive- to relinquish

9. vassal- slave or bondman

10. variance- change

Also: writhe, zealot, wizen-faced, somnolent, winsome, sirocco, skiff, sordid, stagy and wiry

7.

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs October 14

Vocabulary Review:

You will have a quiz.

1. Stagnate-to become dull or inert

2. stagy- having a theatrical manner

3. specter- apparition

4. specie- coins of gold, silver,or copper

5. sordid- of degraded character

6. skiff-small light boat

7. sirocco- hot winds from Africa

8. somnolent- sleepy

9. slothful- lazy

10. somber - gloomy

11. zephyr

12. zealot-

13. yearling

14. wry

15. writhe

16. wreak

17. wizen

18. wizen-faced

19. wiry

20. winsome

Literature: Read Tablets 6 and 7 of Epic of Gilgamesh.

History: Read Chapters 17 and 18 of SWB's Ancient History.

Ancient Literature/ October 13

Be thinking about details for your group work. Your epic needs to be the work of your entire group.

Vocabulary:

1. satirize- to treat with sarcasm

2. saline- consisting of salt

3. ruth- sorrow for another's misery

4. rue- to regret

5. rivulet- small stream or brook

6. rigmarole- nonsense

7. rife- abundant

8.rhetoric- act of discourse

9. revoke- to rescind

10. revisal- revision

Read Tablets 3 and 4 of Epic of Gilgamesh.

Answer the following:

Analyze the dreams of Gilgamesh.

What do you think they mean?

**Our next selection is The Illiad by Homer (Samuel Butler translation)

American Literature/ October 13

Vocabulary:

1. satirize- to treat with sarcasm

2. saline- consisting of salt

3. ruth- sorrow for another's misery

4. rue- to regret

5. rivulet- small stream or brook

6. rigmarole- nonsense

7. rife- abundant

8. rhetoric- art of discourse

9. revoke- to rescind

10. revisal- revision

Read Chapters 1-7 of Red Badge of Courage.

Answer the following:

What is the difference between a brigade and a regiment?

What frustrating aspect of a soldier under authority is the author trying to bring out ?

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs 10/12

Thanks to all who have paid for October. It is such a blessing to me.

Vocabulary:

1. repartee- a ready, witty, or apt reply

2. relegate- to send off or consign

3. regicide- the killing of a king

4. refute- to prove to be wrong

5. refract- to bend or turn from a direct course

6. rankle- to produce irritation or festering

7. radix- that from which something is developed

8.qualm- fit of nausea

9. quadrate- to divide into quarters

10. pyromania- insane propensity to set things on fire

History: Quiz from study sheet on Chapters 13-16 of SWB's Ancient History

Literature: Read Tablets 5 and 6 of the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Journal your answer to the following:

What do you feeel are the most important lines of these sections?

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs 10/7

Literature: Read Tablet 4 of the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Journal the following questions:

Analyze the dream of Gilgamesh.

What would you interpret the dreams to mean?

Vocabulary:

1. satirize- to treat with sarcasm

2. saline- consisting of salt

3. ruth- sorrow for an other's misery

4. rue- to regret strongly

5. rivulet- small stream or brook

6. rigmarole-nonsense

7. rife-abundant

8. rhetoric- art of discourse

9. revoke- to rescind

10. revisal- revision

History: Read Chapters 15 and 16 of SWB's Ancient History.

Ancient Literature/ October 6

Vocabulary:

1. spurious- not genuine

2. spheroid- body having nearly the form of a sphere

3. sinuous- curving in and out

4. sibilance-a hissing sound

5. severance-separation

6. seer- a prophet

7. sedition- conduct directed against public order

8. secant- cutting into tow parts

9. scuttle- sink by making holes in the bottom

10. sapient- possessing wisdom

Reread Tablet One of The Epic of Gilgamesh if you had trouble understanding the content.

Research King Gilgamesh and answer the following questions:

1. What roles may the epic have played in courtly settings throughout Mesopotamia?

2. What relation is the poet to the king about whom he speaks?

3.What sort of king was Gilgamesh?

4. What were some accomplishments of King Gilgamesh?

5. Describe the kingdom of Gilgamesh.

Be thinking about your own epic. We will assign groups next week.

American Literature/ October 6

Congratulations on finishing Uncle Tom's Cabin. Please remember Red Badge of Courage for next week.

You do not have any vocabulary words, but you need to complete the research handout for reviews. Please research and find two reviews for Uncle Tom and answer the questions. Please locate both a Northern and Southern view.

Write a short essay (200 words) answering the following question: Is slavery a Christianity issue? Why or why not?

You may use your book and scripture.

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs October 5

Vocabulary:

1. spurious- not genuine

2. spheroid- body having nearly the form of a spine

3. sinuous- curving in and out

4. sibilance- a hissing sound

5. severance- separation

6. seer= a prophet

7. sedition- conduct directed against public order

8. secant- cutting into 2 parts

9. scuttle- sink (a ship) by making holes in the bottom

10. sapient=possessing wisdom

History: Read Chapters 13 and 14 in SWB's Ancient History.

Literature: Read Tablet 3 of Epic of Gilgamesh.

Answer in journal style: Do you think this journey is a good idea or bad idea? Why?

Grammar: (not Mary Hampton) Be ready to write from memory the linking verbs on page

65. ( page 125 for Spencer.)

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs 9/30

I think that we had a nice day of school. Thank you for being prepared when you arrive.

History: Read Chapters 11 and 12 of SWB's Ancient History.

Literature: You may work on your epics outside of class, but please consult every

member of your team.

Read Tablet 2 of Gilgamesh. (read in the epic form)

Journal questions to be entered: What is value of true friendship?

Do you think that Gilgamesh and Enkidu will maintain their friendship?

Vocabulary:

1. stagnate- to become dull or inert

2. stagy- having a theatrical manner

3. specter- apparition

4. specie- coins of gold, silver, copper or other metals

5. sordid- of degraded character or nature

6. skiff- small light boat propelled by oars

7. sirocco- hot winds from Africa

8. somnolent- sleepy

9. slothful- lazy

10. somber- gloomy

American Literature/ September 29

Finish reading Uncle Tom's Cabin.

Please keep in mind the parallel plots and Harriett B. Stowe's intent.

Make your corrections for your essay and bring a finished product .

Make sure you have a copy of The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane for near future.

Vocabulary:

1. consumption- tuberculosis

2. rumpussed- made a noisy commotion

3. damask- bright fabric

4. eldrich-strange

5. ciphers- numerals

6. invectives-insults

7. representations-formal protests

8.crestfallen-dejected

9. conciliatory-agreeable

10.debauchery-sinfulness

Ancient Literature/ September 29

Please read pages 119-152 in the Pharaoh's Book.

Use corrections and complete finished product for essay.

Read Tablet 1 of the Epic of Gilgamesh.

If your text is not in poetry form please read the first tablet at www.ancienttexts/library/mesopotamian/gilgamesh

I think you will appreciate the text more if you read it aloud.

Vocabulary:

1.telltale- that gives warning or information

2. temerity-recklessness

3. teem- to be full to overflowing

4. tangent- touching

5. taciturn- disciplined ti conversation

6. synod- ecclesiastical council

7. supplicate- to beg

8. supple- easily bent

9.swarthy- having a dark hue

10. supine- lying on the back

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs 9/28

What beautiful weather today. It makes me want to be outside. I am assuming it is doing the same to you. Get some fresh air, but please keep your nose to the grindstone!

History: Quiz on Chapters 7-10 of SWB's Ancient History.

Literature: Read Tablet One of the Epic of Gilgamesh.

If you do not have the text in epic form, please read on line. The link is as follows:

www.ancienttexts/library/mesopotamian/gilgamesh/

In journal form answer these questions: What characteristics make a good leader?

Does Gilgamesh have these characteristics yet?

Vocabulary:

1. telltale: that gives warning or information

2. temerity-recklessness

3. teem- to be full to overflowing

4. tangent- touching

5. taciturn-disciplined to conversation

6. synod- ecclesiastical council

7. swarthy- having a dark hue

8. supplicate- to beg

9. supple- easily bent

10. supine- lying on the back

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs 9/23

Please try to catch up on any reading that you have missed. Use your time wisely and it should not be a problem.

History: Read Chapters 9 and 10 of SWB's Ancient History.

I will prepare a study sheet for the last few chapters.

Literature: Read pages xiii-xxx in the Introduction of Gilgamesh.

Finish the Pharaohs book.

Bring the Epic of Gilgamesh to class.

No vocabulary.

Ancient Literature/ Wednesday September 22

I enjoyed getting to know you all a little better today. It was fun.

I am looking forward to reading your myths.

Read the Prince and the Sphinx and the Greek Princess.

Write a 800 word essay for class choosing one of the following:

1. Discuss the Egyptians obsession with the afterlife and give examples from the myths. How did this obsession affect the life of the people?

2. Compare and contrast two gods from the four myths. Explain their influence.

Please remember this will be your rough draft and we will edit in class.

Vocabulary words:

1. tyro- one slightly skilled with any trade or profession

2. turgid-swollen

3. turpitude-depravity

4. triplicity- state of being threefold

5. trimness- neatness

6. triennial- taking place every three years

7. travail- hard or agonizing labor

8. transpire-come to pass

9. transmute-to change in nature, substance or form

10.transitory-short time(existing)

American Literature/ September 22

There will be no vocabulary quiz next week. Use the time to work on your essay.

Read Chapters 25-33 in Uncle Tom's Cabin.

Choose one topic and write a 600 word essay. Bring your rough draft to class and we will edit together. Chandler, if you would like to email yours to me, we will edit yours also and give you our feedback. ( Chandler is our friend in Japan taking the same course by correspondence!)

Your essay should be in third person and use specifics from the book.

Here are the possible topics:

1. Discuss Stowe's use of opposites and the techniques of contrast in UTC.

2. What does the role of circumstances play in UTC?

3. In what way does the author present the incompatibility of slavery with Christianity?

4. Compare and contrast Tom's owners in the novel. (you will have to finish the book to answer this one)

5. Discuss the role of Eva in the novel. How does she contribute to the novel's message?

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs 9/21

History: Please read Chapters 7 and 8 of SWB' s Ancient History.

Read pages 119- 152 in the Pharaoh's book.

Literature: Now that you have finished all four myths, it is time to write an essay.

Choose one of the following topics and write a 500 word/ 2 typed page essay:

1. Choose two gods from one of the four myths and compare and contrast them

explaining the influence they had over the Egyptian people.

2. Using examples from the myths, explain the obsession the Egyptians

had with the afterlife.

Please make sure that you use examples from the myths.

Please bring your copy of The Epic of Gilgamesh to class.

Vocabulary quiz:

1. tyro- one slightly skilled with any trade or profession

2. turgid- swollen

3. turpitude- depravity

4. triplicity-state of being threefold

5.trimness- neatness

6. triennial-taking place every third year

7. travail- hard or agonizing labor

8.transpire-come to pass

9.transmute- to change in nature, substance, and form

10. transitory- short time (existing)

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs 9/16

Grammar: Compete pages 24 and 25 in your books. This should be a great review.

Literature: Read the Greek Princess.

Please make sure I have your myths. If you have not turned one in, I still expect it! I have really enjoyed reading your work.

Your vocabulary is as follows:

1. urban- pertaining to a city

2. unyoke- to separate

3. unicellular- single celled

4. ungainly- clumsy

5. underling- subordinate

6. undulate- move like waves

7. unbridled-without restraint

8. umbrage-sense of injury

9.unaffected-sincere

10. unction- act of anointing as with oil

History: Read Pages 96-118 in the Pharaohs book.

Read Chapters 5 and 6 in SWB's Ancient History.

American Literature/ September 15

I think we had more discussion in class today. Thank you!

Please read Chapters 17- 24 in Uncle Tom's Cabin. Please keep in mind the intent of the writer. Watch for the intended themes.

Vocabulary words are as follows:

1.imps- rascals

2. ludicrous-absurd

3. zeal-passion

4. revered- adored

5. paroxysm-convulsion

6. turbulent-agitated

7. turbid-muddy

8. dignitary- person of honor

9. disobliged-inconvenienced

10. de novo-again, new

Ancient Literature/ Wednesday September 15

I thought class went very well today. I would still like a little more discussion.

Your vocabulary words for the quiz are as follows:

1. variance- change

2. vassal- slave or bondman

3. velocity- rapid motion

4. vogue-prevalent way or fashion

5. volitive-exercising the will

6.vortex- mass of rotating fluid

7. votive- dedicated by a vow

8. waive-to relinquish

9. wantonness-recklessness

10. wavelet- a ripple

Read the myth of Isis and Osirus.

Write your own myth using the elements form class:

1. setting- fictional place and time

2. god and goddess

3. conflict and resolution

4. relationship

5.deceit

6. death/pain

7. phenomenon

8. metamorphosis

9. research- based facts

10. narrator

11. Giving and taking of powers

Read pages 64-118 in the Pharaohs book.

Ancient History/ Literature 9/14

Literature:

I enjoyed hearing the myths today. That was a lot of fun.

Read The Sphinx and the Prince

Be ready for a vocabulary quiz. The words are as follows:

1.variance- change

2.vassal- slave or bondman

3. velocity- rapid motion

4. vogue- prevalent way or fashion

5. volitive- exercising the will

6. vortex- mass of rotating fluid

7. votive-dedicated by a vow

8. waive-to relinquish

9. wantonness-recklessness

10.wavelet-a ripple

History: Read Chapter 4 of SWB's Ancient History.

Complete study guide for Chapters 1-3 and prepare for the quiz.

Read pages 64-96 in the Pharaoh's book.

Grammar: Today we continued prepositions and then looked at infinitives.

Please try to remember your books for class.

******** Check calendars for November 20th field trip to Greenville to see the Tempest.

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs 9/9

I trust you all had a good first week of class. I think things are beginning to gel.

Please do not get behind on your assignments. That could sink you ship!

Also, if you have not made your September payment, doing that would be a great help to me. Thank you all so much.

History: Read Chapters 2 and 3 of SWB's Ancient History. Keep notes for quizzes!

Literature: Read pages 40-63 in the Pharaoh's book.

Read the tale of Isis and Orisis.

Write an original myth using the following elements:

1. Time period-future

2. Characters- 2 goddesses

3. Dilemma- fight for kingdom, technology, evacuation of earth

4. Resolution- Specific for dilemma

5. Allegory

6. Setting specific to time period

7. Historical content

8. Metamorphosis

9. Lesson to be learned

10. Narrator

Study vocabulary for quiz.

Ancient Literature/ Wednesday September 8

I think everything went very well for the first day. I look forward to more discussion next week.

**Please remember to make your payments so that I can keep my bookkeeping straight. Thanks!

Read Ra and His Children. Make a list of differences and similarities of the Christian account of creation.

Read Pages 3-63 in Pharaohs.

Be ready for a vocabulary quiz on the following words:

1. zephyr- soft, gentle wind

2. zealot- one who espouses a cause

3. yearling- young animal between on and tow years old

4. wry- deviating from proper

5. writhe- twist with distress

6. wreak- to inflict revenge

7. wizen-faced- shriveled face

8. wizen- to become withered or dry

9. wiry- thin, but strong

10. winsome- attractive

American Literature/ September 8

Thank you all for being prepared for class today. I would love it if I talked a little less and you did a little more. I will look forward to that.

Please read Chapters 10-16 of Uncle Tom's Cabin.

Choose three new characters and write a brief description of each.

Keep in mind our definitions of plot and theme. Watch for any theme that Harriett B. Stowe

had in mind for her novel.

Vocabulary words are as follows:

1. vestige- trace

2. tea-rusks- tea- bread( crispy, dry bread)

3. dodgers- a cake that is cooked as a dumpling

4. congenial- pleasant

5. facetious- witty

6. capering-frolic

7. intercede- mediate

8. abolitionists- person devoted to abolishing slavery

9. dilated- enlarged

10. adieus- farewell

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs

I think that our first day went well. Please let me know if you have any questions about the assignments.

History: Read Chapter 1 in SWB Ancient History. Make reading notes for quizzes.

Literature: Read pages 3-39 in the Pharaoh's book.

Read Ra and His Children. Make notes of similarities and differences between the Egyptian myth and Christianity.

Vocabulary: Quiz on Tuesday.

1. zephyr- a soft, gentle breeze

2. zealot- one who espouses a cause

3. yearling- an animal between one and two years old

4. wry- deviating from proper

5. writhe- to twist with distress

6. wreak- to inflict revenge

7. wizen-faced- shriveled face

8. wizen- to become withered or dry

9. wiry- thin, but strong

10. winsome- attractive

Grammar: Memorize and be able to write the 53 prepositions.

American LIterature

I personally thought that today went very well. I'm sure you could tell that I felt a little rushed, but I think I can adjust.

Read chapters 1-9 in Uncle Tom's Cabin. This will not be able to be done in one night!

Make a character list as you read.

You will take a vocabulary quiz every week. The words for next week are:

1. bedropped- spotted, covered

2. pious- religious

3. Grotesque- disfigured

4. Elucidations- explanations

5. Prevalence- dominance

6. Patriarchal- fatherly

7. Quadroon- person of 1/4 African ancestry

8.Mulatto- person of African and Caucasian ancestry

9.Chattel- slave

10. ebullition- outbursts

Please keep the following questions in mind as you read:

1. Why do you think Mr. Shelby is referred to as, "having the appearance of a gentleman"?

2. How does Mr. Shelby describe Tom?

3. What is ironic about the claims of Shelby and Haley professing to be humane?

4. Who is Tom Loker?

5. How does George demonstrate that he is not the kind of man to "become a thing"?

6. How do George and Eliza differ in their views on slavery?

7.Describe Aunt Chloe and Uncle Tom.

8.Can Mr. Shelby be called a hypocrite?

9.Do you think Tom had more courage and moral fortitude than his master?

10. How do the Shelbys react to the news of Eliza and Harry's disappearance?

11. What steps does Mr. Bird take to help Eliza?

12. What vow does Mrs. Shelby make to Chloe and Tom before he leaves with Haley?

I know this looks like a lot of work. Please divide it into daily assignments.

My email is srfowler79@gmail.com. Let me know if you have any questions.

God bless,

Mrs. Fowler

Book Lists

American Literature:

Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriett B. Stowe

Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt

Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane

Rifles for Watie by Harold Keith

Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington

More selections will be added around Christmas or as needed.

Ancient History:

( for history students only)

The History of the Ancient World by Susan Wise Bauer

$19.77 at Amazon

ISBN 13-978-0-05974

10:393-05974

Ancient Literature

You may want to order the books that will be used before Christmas now and the others in late October. It is my hope that this will help your budget.

The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt

$ 5.99 by Elizabeth Payne

ISBN 10-039484699

13-978-0394846996

The Illiad by Homer

$ 3.50 from Dover

Samuel Butler translation

ISBN 0486408833

The Odyssey by Homer

$2.50 form Dover

ISBN 0486406547

George Palmer Herbert translation

Antigone by Sophocles

$2.00 form Dover

ISBN 0486278042

Epic of Gilgamesh author anonymous

N.K. Sanders translation

$9.95 at Penguin Classics

After Christmas

The Aeneid

$ 4.50 at Dover

ISBN 0486287491

Charles Billison translation

Six Great Dialogues of Plato

$5.00 at Dover

ISBN 048645657

By Right of Conquest by G.A. Henty

This text is online if you prefer.

$14.95 from Amazon

ISBN 978-1-4264-9671-4

Til We Have Faces by C. S. Lewis

$10.00 at Amazon

ISBN 0-15-690436-5

Julius Caesar TBA

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God bless,

Mrs. Fowler