RJ. and Rebekah

Find three poems for each assigned poet and copy or print them . Write a short reaction for each poem. The poets you must research are Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, and Langston Hughes.

The write one original poem on your own. Use your poetry term to help give you some direction.

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs 4/28

Please remember that we will not have classes next week. You could all get together for a study session if you would like some time together.

History: Finish reading SWB's Ancient History.

We will begin the review at our return.

Vocabulary exam on May 11th.

Literature: We will continue Julius Caesar when we return. Please keep up with your study questions.

Have a great week. I will miss you all.

American Literature 4/27

Read Chapters 9-16 of To Kill a Mockingbird.

Make a timeline of events form these chapters.

Answer the following:

1. Scout is involved in three altercations in these chapters. Two are physical, one is not. Describe and explain their relationship to the larger context of the novel.

2. Why do the people of Maycomb resent Atticus for defending Tom Robinson?

3. How do Scout and Jem perceive their father?

4. What causes Jem and Scout to see their father in a new light?

5. Why is it a "sin" to kill a mockingbird?

Remember to study for vocabulary exam on May 11th.

Ancient Literature 4/27

Read Chapters 8-11 of Till We Have Faces.

Reading quiz on material covered.

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Date to Remember: Vocabulary Quiz on May 11th.

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs 4/26

Dates to Remember:

No class next week!

May 11- vocab exam

May 24- Julius Caesar memorization test

May 26- last day

History: Be ready to discuss Chapters 81 and 82 in SWB's Ancient History.

Lit: Read Act 2 and answer study questions on Act 1.

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs 4/21

What a nice day today. I am thankful for the time that we had together.

Mary Hampton,

We love you and have been praying for your family.

Vocabulary: Exam on the 11th of May.

History: Be ready to discuss Chapter 80 and read Chapter 81 of SWB's Ancient History.

Literature: Read Act 1 and 2 of Julius Caesar.

We will read aloud in class on Tuesday.

Ancient Literature 4/20

Vocabulary exam will be on May 11th.

Read Chapters 1-7 of Till We Have Faces.

You will have a reading quiz , so read carefully.

Watch and make notes of any symbolism.

American Literature 4/20

*****Your vocabulary exam will be on May 11th. ( Chandler, I will email you the list.)

Read Chapters 1-8 of To Kill a Mockingbird.

Create an ongoing chart for characters. It should look this:

Character****************Characteristic*****************Quote

Jem (3 examples)

Dill (3)

Scout (3)

Atticus (3)

Boo Radley (1)

The quotes should reflect the characteristic of the person, but doesn't have to be spoken by them.

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs 4/19

Literature: Read scenes 1 and 2 of Act 1 of Julius Caesar.

I have ordered some from the Beaufort Bookstore.

History: Be ready for Chapters 79 and 80 of SWB's Ancient History.

Vocabulary: Begin your review. Exam on May

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs

History: Be prepared to discuss Chapters 77-79 of SWB's Ancient History.

Literature: Essay due. Specs on last week blog.

Please bring your copy of Julius Caesar to class.

Vocabulary will be up soon!

Ancient Literature 4/13

Please find a copy of C.S. Lewis' Till We Have Faces.

Choose one of the following and write a short essay to answer you question. It must between 200 and 400 words.

Was Antigone a heroine? Give specific examples and quotes to support your answer.

Please include any cultural specifics to support your answer.

Did Crito or Antigone (or both) practice civil disobedience? Give specifics to defend your answer.

Woods 4/13

Woods,

Please research and answer the following:

What is the location of the Bering Sea? What country is it near?

What is the average temperature of the sea?

What is a typical food source found in the Bering Sea?

How many fishermen work in the Bering Sea?

What kind of boats work on the Bering Sea?

**** Look for some pictures for your project.

American Literature 4/13

Thank you for your stories.

For next week, prepare a poetry notebook.

Please include: 5 American poems that you like with a brief explanation of each.

Write one original poem. Your poem must have 4 verses or stanzas with 4 lines each.

Please get a copy of To Kill a Mockingbird.

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs 4/12

History: Read Chapters 78 and 79 of SWB's Ancient History.

We will review the end of Chapter 77.

Literature: Choose three characters from the following:

Orual, Psyche, the Fox, Bardia, the king of Glome and Batta.

Write a summary of each character highlighting three character

qualities using examples of each. Please include any symbols or allegories that

apply.

RJ. and Rebekah

Please read An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce.

Also. please begin to explore ideas for your own short story.

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs 4/7

History: Read Chapters 77-78 of SWB's Ancient History.

Literature: Complete Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis

Please check the blog this weekend for a special entry marked Vocabulary. This will begin the list for the final vocabulary exam.

Ancient Literature 4/6

Read Antigone for next week.

Please keep in mind the style of Sophocles and that of Plato.

Play with the "Socratic method" at home. See what discussions you can

encourage.

Taylor, please don't forget to email me your Aeneid work.

God bless!

American Literature 4/6

*The final draft of your short story is due. Please seek editing where it may be needed.

Josh, send me what you have and I will try to give you some feedback.

*Please keep the handout with poetry terms for next week and bring them to class.

Find two poem from each of the following and read for class:

Emily Dickinson

Langston Hughes

Robert Frost

Please be ready to discuss your favorites.

If you have not read The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky by Stephen Crane, please do so.

Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs 4/5

History: Quiz on Chapters 73-78 of SWB's Ancient History.

We will begin to discuss Chapter 78.

Literature: Read Chapters 20 and 21 of Part I of Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis.

Also read Chapter 1 of Part II.

Mom's meeting Tuesday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at 12 Gator Lane.