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