Please make sure that you take your vocab. quiz.
Finish reading Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Wednesday P.M. Medieval Lit
Literature: Finish Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Please make sure that you have a copy of Ivanhoe.
See you on the 2nd!!!
Please make sure that you have a copy of Ivanhoe.
See you on the 2nd!!!
Wednesday a.m. American Lit
Vocabulary: We will begin the new section of words on Wednesday.
Literature: Read as much of Virginia's General as possible.
It would be great if you could finish the book!!!
Make sure that you have a copy of Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington.
I hope that you all had a great holiday !!
Literature: Read as much of Virginia's General as possible.
It would be great if you could finish the book!!!
Make sure that you have a copy of Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington.
I hope that you all had a great holiday !!
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Tuesday Medieval Lit
Merry Christmas.
Please make sure that you finish reading Sir Gawain an the Greek Knight.
God bless.
Tristin,
We missed you at class. Hope that you feel better.
Please make sure that you finish reading Sir Gawain an the Greek Knight.
God bless.
Tristin,
We missed you at class. Hope that you feel better.
Monday/ Thursday American History and Lit
Merry Christmas!
Please make sure that you have read the entire text for Old Man and the Sea and
update your terms for Chapter 7 of BJU US History.
We will meet again on Jan. 3.
God bless!!
Please make sure that you have read the entire text for Old Man and the Sea and
update your terms for Chapter 7 of BJU US History.
We will meet again on Jan. 3.
God bless!!
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Friday Medieval History and Lit
Merry Christmas!!
Please make sure to let me know if you are not going to be able to attend the class on Wednesday.
If you are attending, remember your candy.
We meet at 1:15 in the youth center of CBC.
Vocabulary: Quiz on all 60 Greek and Latin roots. They are listed on the separate blog entry.
Literature: Finish reading Sir Gawain and the Green Knight during the break.
Please make sure to let me know if you are not going to be able to attend the class on Wednesday.
If you are attending, remember your candy.
We meet at 1:15 in the youth center of CBC.
Vocabulary: Quiz on all 60 Greek and Latin roots. They are listed on the separate blog entry.
Literature: Finish reading Sir Gawain and the Green Knight during the break.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Monday/ Thursday American History and Lit
We will meet on Monday for our last class and little party.
Please read the entire chapter for history and answer all of the questions. We will watch a short film on Hemingway and complete all the terms for history.
Bring what ever treats you would like for class.
Please read the entire chapter for history and answer all of the questions. We will watch a short film on Hemingway and complete all the terms for history.
Bring what ever treats you would like for class.
Wednesday p.m. Medieval Literature
Please remember that my Friday class is joining us next week.
Mrs. Cerillo will also be here with the gingerbread houses. She ask that everyone bring two
bags of candy to decorate and share.
Literature: Please read to stanza 80 in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Vocabulary: Quiz on all 60 Greek and Latin roots. They are posted on the separate blog entry.
Mrs. Cerillo will also be here with the gingerbread houses. She ask that everyone bring two
bags of candy to decorate and share.
Literature: Please read to stanza 80 in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Vocabulary: Quiz on all 60 Greek and Latin roots. They are posted on the separate blog entry.
Wednesday a.m. American Literature
We will meet next week for one more class before the holiday. Dec. 19th.
Literature: Read Chapters 5-7 of Virginia's General.
Vocabulary: Quiz on the 20 derivatives on the separate blog entry. (Dec. 3)
You will return on January 3.
Literature: Read Chapters 5-7 of Virginia's General.
Vocabulary: Quiz on the 20 derivatives on the separate blog entry. (Dec. 3)
You will return on January 3.
60 Greek and Latin roots with definitions
1. photos- light
2. graph- to write or draw
3. tele- far away. distant
4. metron- measure
5. tropos- turning
6. philia- friendship, love
7. phobos- fear
8. syn- with, together
9. thesis- put, place, position
10. kinesis- movement
11. phone- sound
12. skopeo- look at, inspect, consider, examine
13. logos- word, study
14. verbum- word
15. nomen nominis- name
16. pro- for, before, forward, in place of
17. prae- before, in front of
18. ad- to toward, near, next to
19. jacio jactum- throw
20. pono positum- lay, put, position
21. cum- with, together
22. figo fixum- fix, fasten, attach
23. jungo junctum- join, unite, connect
24. digitus- finger, toe, inch
25. caput capitus- head
26. manus- hand
27. pes pedis- foot
28. bracchium- arm
29. dens dentis- tooth
30. corpus corporis- body
31. unus- one
32. duo- two
33. tres- three
34. quattuor- four
35. quinque- five
36. sex- six
37. septum- seven
38. octo- eight
39. novem- nine
40. decem- ten
41. centum- hundred
42. mille- thousand
43. pyro- fire
44. ignis- fire
45. Vulcanus- Vulcan, Roman god of fire
46. hydros- water
47. aqua- water
48. bonus- good
49. helios- sun
50. sol- sun
51. luna- moon
52. dia- through, between, across, apart
53. trans- across, over, beyond, through
54. geo- earth
55. terra- land
56. dormio dormitum- sleep
57. hypnos- sleep
58. annus- year
59. lithos- stone
60. petros- rock, stone
2. graph- to write or draw
3. tele- far away. distant
4. metron- measure
5. tropos- turning
6. philia- friendship, love
7. phobos- fear
8. syn- with, together
9. thesis- put, place, position
10. kinesis- movement
11. phone- sound
12. skopeo- look at, inspect, consider, examine
13. logos- word, study
14. verbum- word
15. nomen nominis- name
16. pro- for, before, forward, in place of
17. prae- before, in front of
18. ad- to toward, near, next to
19. jacio jactum- throw
20. pono positum- lay, put, position
21. cum- with, together
22. figo fixum- fix, fasten, attach
23. jungo junctum- join, unite, connect
24. digitus- finger, toe, inch
25. caput capitus- head
26. manus- hand
27. pes pedis- foot
28. bracchium- arm
29. dens dentis- tooth
30. corpus corporis- body
31. unus- one
32. duo- two
33. tres- three
34. quattuor- four
35. quinque- five
36. sex- six
37. septum- seven
38. octo- eight
39. novem- nine
40. decem- ten
41. centum- hundred
42. mille- thousand
43. pyro- fire
44. ignis- fire
45. Vulcanus- Vulcan, Roman god of fire
46. hydros- water
47. aqua- water
48. bonus- good
49. helios- sun
50. sol- sun
51. luna- moon
52. dia- through, between, across, apart
53. trans- across, over, beyond, through
54. geo- earth
55. terra- land
56. dormio dormitum- sleep
57. hypnos- sleep
58. annus- year
59. lithos- stone
60. petros- rock, stone
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Tuesday Medieval Literature
Vocabulary: Quiz on 60 definitions of Latin and Greek roots. List will follow.
Literature: Read to stanza 80 in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Next Tuesday will our last class before the new year.
Literature: Read to stanza 80 in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Next Tuesday will our last class before the new year.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Monday/ Thursday American History and Lit
Vocabulary: Quiz on derivatives for the 20 Greek and Latin roots listed on the blog entry.
Literature: Finish reading The Old Man and the Sea.
History: Read to page 141 and answer the questions for the section.
History tests are due.
Don't forget the chickens!!
Literature: Finish reading The Old Man and the Sea.
History: Read to page 141 and answer the questions for the section.
History tests are due.
Don't forget the chickens!!
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Friday Medieval History and Lit
Vocabulary: Quiz on 20 derivatives and meaning of the Greek and Latin roots on the separate blog
entry.
Literature: Read the fist 40 pages of Sir Gawain and the Greek Knight.
History: Read Chapters 23 and 24. Please write narratives.
Remember that you are invited to the 1:15 class on December 19.
Mrs. Cerillo is providing the gingerbread houses, but ask that we all bring two bags of candy to decorate.
entry.
Literature: Read the fist 40 pages of Sir Gawain and the Greek Knight.
History: Read Chapters 23 and 24. Please write narratives.
Remember that you are invited to the 1:15 class on December 19.
Mrs. Cerillo is providing the gingerbread houses, but ask that we all bring two bags of candy to decorate.
Monday/ Thursday American Lit
Vocabulary: Quiz on Thursday. Derivatives.
Literature: Read to page in The Old Man and the Sea.
History: Complete test for Chapters 5 and 6.
Don't forget the chickens.
Literature: Read to page in The Old Man and the Sea.
History: Complete test for Chapters 5 and 6.
Don't forget the chickens.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Wednesday p.m. Medieval Literature
Literature: Please read the first 40 pages of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Watch for the description of the crowd, the description of Arthur, and the attitude of the
of the hearers. Does Arthur remind you of anyone?
Vocabulary: Quiz on the 20 Greek and Latin derivatives on the separate blog entry.
Watch for the description of the crowd, the description of Arthur, and the attitude of the
of the hearers. Does Arthur remind you of anyone?
Vocabulary: Quiz on the 20 Greek and Latin derivatives on the separate blog entry.
Wednesday a.m. American Literature
Literature: Read pages 1-91 of Virginia's General.
Vocabulary: Quiz on the following:
Latin:
1. luna- moon
2. trans- across, over, beyond, through
3. terra- land
4. dormio dormitum- sleep
5. annus- year
6. ignis- firs
7. Vulcanus- Roman god of fire
8. aqua- water
9. bonus- good
10. sol- sun
Greek:
1. pyro- fire
2. skopeo- look at, inspect, consider, examine
3. logos- word, study
4. hydros- water
5. helios-sun
6. dia- across, between, apart, through
7. geo- earth
8. hypnos- sleep
9. lithos- stone
10. petros- rock, stone
Don't forget the chickens!!!
Vocabulary: Quiz on the following:
Latin:
1. luna- moon
2. trans- across, over, beyond, through
3. terra- land
4. dormio dormitum- sleep
5. annus- year
6. ignis- firs
7. Vulcanus- Roman god of fire
8. aqua- water
9. bonus- good
10. sol- sun
Greek:
1. pyro- fire
2. skopeo- look at, inspect, consider, examine
3. logos- word, study
4. hydros- water
5. helios-sun
6. dia- across, between, apart, through
7. geo- earth
8. hypnos- sleep
9. lithos- stone
10. petros- rock, stone
Don't forget the chickens!!!
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Tuesday a.m. Medieval Literature
Vocabulary: Quiz on the meanings and derivations of the 10 Greek and Latin roots listed on the
separate blog entry.
Literature: Read the first 40 pages of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
What is the description of Arthur? Does he remind you of anyone?
How is the audience described?
Why do you think that the poet lists Arthur in the founders of ancient civilization?
separate blog entry.
Literature: Read the first 40 pages of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
What is the description of Arthur? Does he remind you of anyone?
How is the audience described?
Why do you think that the poet lists Arthur in the founders of ancient civilization?
Monday, December 3, 2012
Monday/ Thursday American History and Lit
Vocabulary- Quiz next Thursday on 10 Latin and Greek roots and derivatives.
They are separate blog entry.
Literature: Read pages 1-60 of The Old Man and the Sea.
History: Review all terms for Chapters 5 and 6. You will take a test home for the weekend.
Don't forget your paper if I have not seen it!!
They are separate blog entry.
Literature: Read pages 1-60 of The Old Man and the Sea.
History: Review all terms for Chapters 5 and 6. You will take a test home for the weekend.
Don't forget your paper if I have not seen it!!
Vocabulary and Derivatives for December
Vocabulary and derivatives.
1. ignis- ignite, ignition
2. Vulcanus- volcano, vulcanite
3. hydros- dehydration, hydroplane
4. aqua- aqueduct, aquarium
5. bonus- bounty, boon
6. helios- heliotrope, helium
7. sol- solar, parasol
8. luna- lunar, lunatic
9. dia- diagonal, diabolical
10. trans- transport, transcontinental
11. pyro- pyre, pyromaniac
12. skopeo- scope, telescope
13. logos-logic, zoology
14. dormio dormitum-dormant, dormitory
15. annus-annual, anniversary
16. terra- territory, terrace
17. geo- geography, geology
18. hypnos- hypnosis, hypnotherapy
19. lithos- lithograph, neolithic
20. petros- petrified, Peter
1. ignis- ignite, ignition
2. Vulcanus- volcano, vulcanite
3. hydros- dehydration, hydroplane
4. aqua- aqueduct, aquarium
5. bonus- bounty, boon
6. helios- heliotrope, helium
7. sol- solar, parasol
8. luna- lunar, lunatic
9. dia- diagonal, diabolical
10. trans- transport, transcontinental
11. pyro- pyre, pyromaniac
12. skopeo- scope, telescope
13. logos-logic, zoology
14. dormio dormitum-dormant, dormitory
15. annus-annual, anniversary
16. terra- territory, terrace
17. geo- geography, geology
18. hypnos- hypnosis, hypnotherapy
19. lithos- lithograph, neolithic
20. petros- petrified, Peter
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Friday Medieval History and Lit
Vocabulary: Quiz on the 20 Greek and Latin roots listed on the separate blog entry.
Literature: Create an original work of fiction. It should be no more that 2,500 words.
Please set it in a historical period and keep the integrity of the time.
History: Read Chapters 21 and 22. Write narrations for each.
Don't forget the Chickens!!!
Literature: Create an original work of fiction. It should be no more that 2,500 words.
Please set it in a historical period and keep the integrity of the time.
History: Read Chapters 21 and 22. Write narrations for each.
Don't forget the Chickens!!!
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Monday/Thursday American History and Lit
I am so sorry that this entry is so different. I still do not have internet.
Lit: Finish your paper on "Our Town".
Vocabulary: Quiz on your 20 words. They are listed on a separate blog entry.
Wedesday p.m. Medieval Lit
I am so sorry that the blog entry is late. I have not had Internet for more than a day.
Vocabulary: Quiz on 20 roots. They are listed on the separate blog entry.
Literature: Write an original work of fiction of no more than 2,500 words.
Your story should stick to a specific time period and be original.
You need a copy of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Wednesday a.m. American Lit.
I am so sorry that the blog entry is late. I have not had internet for more than a day.
Vocabulary: Add the 5 new roots for your quiz. I will try to list the words in a day or so. This will be a total of 15 words.
Literature: Write a five paragraph essay choosing one of the following:
1. Did Henry Fleming reach manhood in The Red Badge of Courage?
2. Compare the characters of Henry and Wilson or Henry and Jim.
3.
This should be 500-1000 words. State a clear thesis and use examples from
the book.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Tuesday a.m. Medieval Literature
Vocabulary: Quiz on the 20 Greek and Latin roots listed on the separate blog entry. Please make cards if you need to.
Literature: You will need a copy of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The Tolkien edition is best.
Write an original piece of fiction of no more than 2,500 words. It must be set in a historical
time period and possess developed characters and a reasonable plot.
Literature: You will need a copy of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The Tolkien edition is best.
Write an original piece of fiction of no more than 2,500 words. It must be set in a historical
time period and possess developed characters and a reasonable plot.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Vocabulary for the week of Nov.26-30
Latin:
1. luna- moon
2. trans- across
3. terra- land
4. dormio dormitum- sleep
5. annus- year
6. ignis- fire
7. Vulcanus- Vulcan, god of fire
8. aqua- water
9. bonus- good
10. sol- sun
Greek
1. pyro- fire
2.skopeo- look at, inspect, consider
3. logos- word, study
4. hydros- water
5. helios- sun
6. dia- across, through, between, apart
7. geo- earth
8. hypnos- sleep
9. lithos- stone
10. petros- stone, rock
1. luna- moon
2. trans- across
3. terra- land
4. dormio dormitum- sleep
5. annus- year
6. ignis- fire
7. Vulcanus- Vulcan, god of fire
8. aqua- water
9. bonus- good
10. sol- sun
Greek
1. pyro- fire
2.skopeo- look at, inspect, consider
3. logos- word, study
4. hydros- water
5. helios- sun
6. dia- across, through, between, apart
7. geo- earth
8. hypnos- sleep
9. lithos- stone
10. petros- stone, rock
Monday/ Thursday American History and Lit
Literature: Quiz next Monday on the twenty Greek and Latin roots from this week's list.
They can be found on the separate blog entry.
History: Finish reading Chapter 6 of BJU US History. Answer the questions for each section review.
Literature: Five paragraph essay due on Monday. Choose one.
The topics are the following:
1. Is Thornton Wilder's view of small town life positive or negative in Our Town?
2. Discuss the character of the Stage Manager. How does he fit into the world of the
play?
They can be found on the separate blog entry.
History: Finish reading Chapter 6 of BJU US History. Answer the questions for each section review.
Literature: Five paragraph essay due on Monday. Choose one.
The topics are the following:
1. Is Thornton Wilder's view of small town life positive or negative in Our Town?
2. Discuss the character of the Stage Manager. How does he fit into the world of the
play?
Friday Medieval History and Lit
Literature: Finish reading The Song of Roland.
History: Read and write narrations for Chapters 18-20.
History: Read and write narrations for Chapters 18-20.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Monday/ Thursday American History and Lit
There will be no class next week. I hope that you all have a great Thanksgiving.
Please read "Our Town" if you have not finished it.
In the BJU History, read the beginning of Chapter 6 and answer all questions to page 116.
God bless!!
Please read "Our Town" if you have not finished it.
In the BJU History, read the beginning of Chapter 6 and answer all questions to page 116.
God bless!!
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Wednesday p.m. Medieval Literature
There will be no class next week. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Finish reading Song of Roland.
Finish reading Song of Roland.
Wednesday a.m. American Literature
There will be no class next week. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Please finish reading Red Badge of Courage.
Please finish reading Red Badge of Courage.
Tuesday a.m. Medieval Literature
NO Class next week. Have a great Thanksgiving!!
Please finish reading Song of Roland.
Please finish reading Song of Roland.
Monday/ Thursday American History and Lit
Vocabulary: Quiz on new 10 words. These are separate blog entry.
Literature: Read the entire play of "Our Town".
We will watch Act 3 in class.
History: Read the beginning of Chapter 6 and answer questions on page 111.
Literature: Read the entire play of "Our Town".
We will watch Act 3 in class.
History: Read the beginning of Chapter 6 and answer questions on page 111.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Friday Medieval History and Lit
Vocabulary: Quiz on the new ten words. They are listed on the separate blog entry.
History: Read and narrate Chapters 18-20 in SWB's Medieval History.
Literature: Read the next 30 pages of Song of Roland.
Please remember that we will deliver our Thanksgiving surprise on Friday.
We will probably finish about 11:30 for the mom picking you up.
Blessings!!
History: Read and narrate Chapters 18-20 in SWB's Medieval History.
Literature: Read the next 30 pages of Song of Roland.
Please remember that we will deliver our Thanksgiving surprise on Friday.
We will probably finish about 11:30 for the mom picking you up.
Blessings!!
Monday/ Thursday American History and Lit
Vocabulary: Quiz on just the new words listed on the blog entry. Quiz will be Thursday.
Literature: Read Act 2 of "Our Town". We will watch Act 2 in class once everyone has read it.
History: Read the remainder of Chapter 5 in BJU US History. Answer the questions on page 102 and the content questions at the end of the chapter.
Grade reports will be given to you on Thursday.
Literature: Read Act 2 of "Our Town". We will watch Act 2 in class once everyone has read it.
History: Read the remainder of Chapter 5 in BJU US History. Answer the questions on page 102 and the content questions at the end of the chapter.
Grade reports will be given to you on Thursday.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Wednesday p.m. Medieval Literature
Vocabulary: Quiz on the new ten Greek and Latin roots. They are listed on the separate blog entry.
Literature: Read the next 30 pages of Song of Roland.
Watch for the ten syllable lines with accents on the fourth and tenth syllable.
If you owe me a paper, please get that to me before I close the grades.
Literature: Read the next 30 pages of Song of Roland.
Watch for the ten syllable lines with accents on the fourth and tenth syllable.
If you owe me a paper, please get that to me before I close the grades.
Wednesday a.m. American Literature
Literature: Read Chapters 12-18 in Red Badge of Courage.
Complete comprehension question guide.
Vocabulary: Quiz
Greek
1. skopeo - look at, inspect, consider, examine
2. logos- word, study
3. pyro- fire
4. hydros- water
5. helios- sun
Latin
1. ignis- fire
2. Vulcanus- Vulcan, Roman god of fire
3. aqua- water
4. bonus-good
5. sol- sun
Complete comprehension question guide.
Vocabulary: Quiz
Greek
1. skopeo - look at, inspect, consider, examine
2. logos- word, study
3. pyro- fire
4. hydros- water
5. helios- sun
Latin
1. ignis- fire
2. Vulcanus- Vulcan, Roman god of fire
3. aqua- water
4. bonus-good
5. sol- sun
Tuesday Medieval Lit
Vocabulary: Quiz on new ten roots. Listed on Vocab. entry.
Literature: Please make sure that I have your final draft of your paper.
Read the next 30 pages of Song of Roland.
You will want to watch for the fate of Roland and the French army.
Please note 10 syllables on each line with accents on the 4th and 10th syllable.
Cheson de geste!!
This is the time of year when it is easy to let things slip. Please press hard to do your work with excellence.
God bless you all!!!
Vocabulary for the week of November 5-9
Latin:
1. luna - moon
2. trans- across
3. terra- land
4. dormio dormitum- sleep
5. annus- year
Greek:
1. dia- through, between, across, apart
2. geo- earth
3. hypnos= sleep
4. lithos- stone
5. petros- stone, rock
Monday/ Thursday American History and Lit
Vocabulary: Quiz on the words from the vocab blog entry.
Literature: Read Acts I and II of Thronton Wilder's Our Town.
Tucker, we are also going to watch Act 1 and 2 on the PBS you tube station.
This may help you to imagine the set with not much scenery.
History: Chapter 5 of BJU's US History. Read to page 96. Answer all questions in Section Reviews.
Get well soon, Tucker. It is not the same without you!!!
Literature: Read Acts I and II of Thronton Wilder's Our Town.
Tucker, we are also going to watch Act 1 and 2 on the PBS you tube station.
This may help you to imagine the set with not much scenery.
History: Chapter 5 of BJU's US History. Read to page 96. Answer all questions in Section Reviews.
Get well soon, Tucker. It is not the same without you!!!
Friday, November 2, 2012
Friday Medieval History and Lit
Vocabulary: Quiz on the 10 new roots. They are listed on the separate blog entry.
Literature: Read the first 30 pages of The Song of Roland.
Corrections on paper.
History: Test on Chapters 9-17 of SWB's Medieval History.
Watch for meeting for trip to Washington.
Literature: Read the first 30 pages of The Song of Roland.
Corrections on paper.
History: Test on Chapters 9-17 of SWB's Medieval History.
Watch for meeting for trip to Washington.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Monday/ THursday American History and Lit
Vocabulary: Quiz on the ten new roots. They are listed on a separate blog entry.
Quiz will be on Thursday.
Literature: Read Act 1 of "Our Town" by Thornton Wilder.
Correct Poe papers.
History: Read Pages 87-91 of Chapter 5 of BJU US History. Answer questions on page 91.
Complete extra credit sheet for history points. Due Thursday, Nov. 8.
Quiz will be on Thursday.
Literature: Read Act 1 of "Our Town" by Thornton Wilder.
Correct Poe papers.
History: Read Pages 87-91 of Chapter 5 of BJU US History. Answer questions on page 91.
Complete extra credit sheet for history points. Due Thursday, Nov. 8.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Wednesday p.m. Medieval Lit
Vocabulary: Quiz on the new ten roots. They are listed on the separate blog entry.
Literature: Read the first 30 pages of Song of Roland.
Please make sure that I have all of your work!!
Literature: Read the first 30 pages of Song of Roland.
Please make sure that I have all of your work!!
Wednesday a.m. American Lit
Vocabulary:
Quiz on the new five roots. ( Just meanings)
1. skopeo- look, inspect, consider, examine
2. logos- word, study
3. pyro- fire
4. hydros- water
5. helios- sun
Literature:
Answer the comprehension questions on your study sheet.
Read Chapters 7-11 in Red Badge of Courage.
Select one passage that shows Crane's ability to give the reader a picture with words. Be ready to share.
Quiz on the new five roots. ( Just meanings)
1. skopeo- look, inspect, consider, examine
2. logos- word, study
3. pyro- fire
4. hydros- water
5. helios- sun
Literature:
Answer the comprehension questions on your study sheet.
Read Chapters 7-11 in Red Badge of Courage.
Select one passage that shows Crane's ability to give the reader a picture with words. Be ready to share.
Vocabulary for the week of Oct.29- Nov. 2
Greek:
pyro- fire
skopeo- look at, inspect, consider, examine
logos- word, study
hydros- water
helios- sun
Latin:
ignis- fire
Vulcanus- Vulcan, Roman God of fire
aqua- water
bonus- good
sol- sun
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Tuesday Medieval Literature
Vocabulary: Quiz on the new Greek and Latin roots. You will find them on the separate blog
entry.
Literature: Read the first 30 pages of the Song of Roland.
Please make sure that I have your papers for the Magna Carta or Arthur.
entry.
Literature: Read the first 30 pages of the Song of Roland.
Please make sure that I have your papers for the Magna Carta or Arthur.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Friday Medieval History and Lit
Vocabulary: Quiz on the last 19 Latin roots with derivatives. They are listed on the separate blog
entry.
History: Complete study sheet for CHapters 15-17 of SWB's Medieval History.
Literature: Rough draft of a literary analysis. 800-1000 words, MLA format.
You may compare the Magna Carta with colonial charters or you may compare two "
" Arthurian" works or authors. If you need help with a workable thesis, please let me
help you.
Use the Purdue OWL website and the Discus site for the Beaufort County Library.
You will need a copy of Song of Roland next week. Dorothy Sayers, editor.
entry.
History: Complete study sheet for CHapters 15-17 of SWB's Medieval History.
Literature: Rough draft of a literary analysis. 800-1000 words, MLA format.
You may compare the Magna Carta with colonial charters or you may compare two "
" Arthurian" works or authors. If you need help with a workable thesis, please let me
help you.
Use the Purdue OWL website and the Discus site for the Beaufort County Library.
You will need a copy of Song of Roland next week. Dorothy Sayers, editor.
Monday/ Thursday American History and Lit
Field trip for Monday. Please call me for details.
You will need a copy of Thorton Wilder's Our Town.
Vocabulary: No quiz this week, but please add derivatives to your cards.
Literature: Rough draft of Poe literary analysis is due on Thursday.
800-1000 word in MLA format
Please choose two works and use secondary sources to support your thesis in comparing
them. If you need help, please refer to the Purdue OWL website for information.
Part of the intent in this assignment is to work with secondary sources.
If you need help with a thesis, I am here!!
You will need a copy of Thorton Wilder's Our Town.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Wednesday p.m. Medieval Literature
Vocabulary: Enter two derivatives for each root word on cards. Vocab. blog entry will help.
Literature: Write a 800-1000 literary analysis for one of the following:
1.Compare the Magna Carta to any colonial charter.
2. Compare "Arthur" authors and their tales.
Please refer to the Purdue OWL website for literary analysis or MLA formatting.
Use the Beaufort County library resources for secondary sources. ( Discus)
Literature: Write a 800-1000 literary analysis for one of the following:
1.Compare the Magna Carta to any colonial charter.
2. Compare "Arthur" authors and their tales.
Please refer to the Purdue OWL website for literary analysis or MLA formatting.
Use the Beaufort County library resources for secondary sources. ( Discus)
Wednesday a.m. American Literature
I was so sorry not to be with you today. I heard that you were all wonderful for Mrs. Cindy and Ale'.
Thank you so much.
Vocabulary: Please go back to the vocab blog entry and make sure that you have 40 cards completed
including derivatives. You will not have a test, but you will have a thorough review in
class.
Literature: Write a 200 word response to Uncle Tom's Cabin. It may be written in first person.
Read Chapter 1-6 in Red Badge of Courage.
Thank you so much.
Vocabulary: Please go back to the vocab blog entry and make sure that you have 40 cards completed
including derivatives. You will not have a test, but you will have a thorough review in
class.
Literature: Write a 200 word response to Uncle Tom's Cabin. It may be written in first person.
Read Chapter 1-6 in Red Badge of Courage.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Vocabulary 10/23-10/26
All Latin roots:
1. mille- thousand mile, mill
2. centum- hundred cent, century
3. decem- ten December, decennial ( 10th celebration)
4. novem-nine November, novenna( devotions for 9 days in Catholic Church)
5. octo- eight October, octopus
6. septum- seven September, septangle( plane figure with 7 sides and 7 angles)
7. sex- six sexennial( 6 year period), sexdigital ( having six fingers or toes
8. quinque- five quinquennial( 5 year period), quinuagerarian ( person who is 50-59 years)
9. quattuor- four quadricycle, quadralateral
10. tres- three trio, tripod
11. duo- two duet, dual
12. unus- one unit, union
13. corpus corporis body corps, corpse
14. dens dentis tooth dentist, dental
15. bracchium arm brace, embrace
16. pes pedis foot pedestal, pedal
17.manus hand manufacture, manuscript
18. caput capitis head cabbage, capital
19. digitus finger, toe, inch digit, digital
Tuesday Medieval Literature
Vocabulary: Quiz on the last 19 Latin roots. You will be responsible for meanings and 2 derivatives.
You will find them on the blog entry for Vocabulary 10/23-10/26.
Literature: Rough draft of analysis paper due. 800-100 words.
Please compare the Magna Carta to colonial charters OR Arthurian legends.
Refer to Purdue OWL Writing Lab for information on literary analysis or MLA format.
Be sure to use at least 3 secondary sources.
You will find them on the blog entry for Vocabulary 10/23-10/26.
Literature: Rough draft of analysis paper due. 800-100 words.
Please compare the Magna Carta to colonial charters OR Arthurian legends.
Refer to Purdue OWL Writing Lab for information on literary analysis or MLA format.
Be sure to use at least 3 secondary sources.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Uncle Tom's Cabin Questions
1. Why do you think that Stowe wrote two plot lines? What does this tell you as the reader?
Is the geography in the plot line important? Why?
2. How does HBS use her religious training in the book? Does the topic of spirituality change in the
course of the book? If so, how?
3. Compare the vision of Tom to the vision of Legree. What is the main difference?
4. Does Tom cling to his faith in the end of the book? How did you react as the reader?
5. Please think about a response or reaction to the book. You will write one for homework.
Is the geography in the plot line important? Why?
2. How does HBS use her religious training in the book? Does the topic of spirituality change in the
course of the book? If so, how?
3. Compare the vision of Tom to the vision of Legree. What is the main difference?
4. Does Tom cling to his faith in the end of the book? How did you react as the reader?
5. Please think about a response or reaction to the book. You will write one for homework.
Monday/ Thursday American History and Lit
Vocabulary: Put new derivatives on your cards.
Literature: Read "The Gold Bug" by Edgar A. Poe
History: Test on Chapters 3 and 4.
Field trip Monday, Oct. 29th.
Literature: Read "The Gold Bug" by Edgar A. Poe
History: Test on Chapters 3 and 4.
Field trip Monday, Oct. 29th.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Friday Medieval History and Lit
Vocabulary: No quiz this week. We will review derivatives. Please bring your cards to class.
Literature: Please continue your research for the state charters. Compare those to the colonial charters
and then to the Magna Carta.
Read the two new " Arthur" stories.
History: Read Chapters 14-17 on SWB's Medieval History. Write a narration for each.
Next book: Song of Roland. Penguin Classic version.
Literature: Please continue your research for the state charters. Compare those to the colonial charters
and then to the Magna Carta.
Read the two new " Arthur" stories.
History: Read Chapters 14-17 on SWB's Medieval History. Write a narration for each.
Next book: Song of Roland. Penguin Classic version.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Monday/ Thursday American History
Vocabulary: No quiz this week. Please bring your cards to class.
We will review first 40 derivatives.
Literature: Read the "Pit and the Pendulum" if you have not done that.
Also read "Valentine" and " Eldorado" by Poe.
History: Complete all term in the Chapter Review for Chapter 4.
Test will be Thursday, Oct. 25.
Trip to Charleston trip on Oct. 29th.
We will review first 40 derivatives.
Literature: Read the "Pit and the Pendulum" if you have not done that.
Also read "Valentine" and " Eldorado" by Poe.
History: Complete all term in the Chapter Review for Chapter 4.
Test will be Thursday, Oct. 25.
Trip to Charleston trip on Oct. 29th.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Wednesday p.m. Medieval Lit
Vocabulary: No quiz this week. Please bring your cards to class. We will review derivatives this week.
Literature: Read both "Arthur" handouts. How do they compare to Bulfinch?
Research both the colonial charter and state charter for your colony.
Compare both to the Magna Carta. Come prepared to class!!!!!!!
Literature: Read both "Arthur" handouts. How do they compare to Bulfinch?
Research both the colonial charter and state charter for your colony.
Compare both to the Magna Carta. Come prepared to class!!!!!!!
Wednesday a.m. American Lit
Vocabulary: No vocab. quiz this week. Review any derivative that you know. We will review the
others.
Literature: Read the remainder of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Once you have finished the book, answer the
questions on the blog entry marked Uncle Tom Questions. These may be in short
answer form.
Research Stephen Crane, the author of Red Badge of Courage. Compare his background to
that of Harriet Beecher Stowe.
others.
Literature: Read the remainder of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Once you have finished the book, answer the
questions on the blog entry marked Uncle Tom Questions. These may be in short
answer form.
Research Stephen Crane, the author of Red Badge of Courage. Compare his background to
that of Harriet Beecher Stowe.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Tuesday a.m. Medieval Lit
Vocabulary: Be familiar with the derivatives for all of the Latin root words.
Literature: Research the original charter for the state that you have chosen. Compare to both the colonial charter and the Magna Carta.
Read the two "Arthur" handouts. Compare to the Bulfinch article.
Literature: Research the original charter for the state that you have chosen. Compare to both the colonial charter and the Magna Carta.
Read the two "Arthur" handouts. Compare to the Bulfinch article.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Monday/ Thursday American History and Lit
Vocabulary: Quiz on first 40 Greek and Latin roots. No derivatives this week.
History: Finish all of Chapter 4. Answer all questions in the sections review. We are going to begin the
Chapter review in class. Please make sure that you notes are as complete as possible.
Test will be Thursday, Oct. 26.
Literature: Read "The Pit and the Pendulum" by Edgar A. Poe.
You will need the text online because of my printer issues.
Use Poe Decoder to begin to analyze the story.
We will begin comparing to the other works.
Trip to Charleston: Oct. 29th. We will meet around 8 a.m. and try to return around 5.
History: Finish all of Chapter 4. Answer all questions in the sections review. We are going to begin the
Chapter review in class. Please make sure that you notes are as complete as possible.
Test will be Thursday, Oct. 26.
Literature: Read "The Pit and the Pendulum" by Edgar A. Poe.
You will need the text online because of my printer issues.
Use Poe Decoder to begin to analyze the story.
We will begin comparing to the other works.
Trip to Charleston: Oct. 29th. We will meet around 8 a.m. and try to return around 5.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Friday Medieval History and Lit
Vocabulary: Quiz on the 40 Greek and Latin roots. New root words are on the blog entry marked Vocab.
History: Read Chapters 11-13 of SWB's Medieval History. Write a narration for each chapter.
Lit: Compare your chosen colony's charter to the Magna Carta. Make notes of your findings.
Valerie: Massachusetts
Hayley: Georgia
If you have not read the History of the Magna Carta, please do so.
Read the Arthur narratives by Thomas Bulfinch at www.bartleby.com/182/104.html
History: Read Chapters 11-13 of SWB's Medieval History. Write a narration for each chapter.
Lit: Compare your chosen colony's charter to the Magna Carta. Make notes of your findings.
Valerie: Massachusetts
Hayley: Georgia
If you have not read the History of the Magna Carta, please do so.
Read the Arthur narratives by Thomas Bulfinch at www.bartleby.com/182/104.html
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Monday/ Thursday American History and Lit
Vocabulary: Quiz on the 40 Greek and Latin roots. The new Latin roots are on the vocab blog entry.
History: Please make sure that you have finished the chapter review for Chapter 3.
Read Chapter 4 pages 63-71. Answer questions on pages 68 and 71.
Literature: Read "The Raven" and "Annabel Lee".
Research to poe decoder for analysis.
History: Please make sure that you have finished the chapter review for Chapter 3.
Read Chapter 4 pages 63-71. Answer questions on pages 68 and 71.
Literature: Read "The Raven" and "Annabel Lee".
Research to poe decoder for analysis.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Wednesday p.m. Medieval Literature
Vocabulary: Quiz on all 40 roots. Please add the new 9 from the vocab blog entry.
No derivatives this week.
Literature: Read the History of the Magna Carta if you have not.
Research the charter of your chosen colony and compare it to the Magna Carta.
Read the Arthur article at the following: www.bartleby.com/182/104.html
No derivatives this week.
Literature: Read the History of the Magna Carta if you have not.
Research the charter of your chosen colony and compare it to the Magna Carta.
Read the Arthur article at the following: www.bartleby.com/182/104.html
Wednesday a.m. American Lit
Vocabulary: Add the following to your cards. They are all Latin roots.
1. bracchium - arm
2. corpus corporis- body
3. unus- one
4. duo- two
5. tres- three
You will be quizzed on all 31 roots. No derivatives this week.
Literature: Read Chapters 33-39 in Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Read on if you would like this week.
Please make sure that you have a copy of Red Badge of Courage.
1. bracchium - arm
2. corpus corporis- body
3. unus- one
4. duo- two
5. tres- three
You will be quizzed on all 31 roots. No derivatives this week.
Literature: Read Chapters 33-39 in Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Read on if you would like this week.
Please make sure that you have a copy of Red Badge of Courage.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Tuesday Medieval Lit
Vocabulary: Quiz on all 40 roots, both Greek and Latin. You will not be responsible for the
derivatives next week. Listed on vocab entry on the blog.
Literature: Research the beginning charter for your chosen colony. Compare wording and style to the
Magna Carta.
Read the "Arthur" article at www.bartleby.com/182/104.html
derivatives next week. Listed on vocab entry on the blog.
Literature: Research the beginning charter for your chosen colony. Compare wording and style to the
Magna Carta.
Read the "Arthur" article at www.bartleby.com/182/104.html
Vocabulary for the week of Oct. 8-12
These are all Latin roots. You should trim the cards in red.
1. quattuor- four
2. quinque- five
3. sex-six
4. septem- seven
5. octo- eight
6.novem- nine
7. decem- ten
8. centum-hundred
9. mille-thousand
Monday, October 8, 2012
Monday/ Thursday American History and Lit
Vocabulary: Quiz on 31 Greek and Latin roots. Study your cards.
History: Complete the history review for Chapter 3. Go back and complete any questions that
you have not finished in the body of the chapter.
Literature: Read " Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe.
Field Trip to Charleston: October 29th.
History: Complete the history review for Chapter 3. Go back and complete any questions that
you have not finished in the body of the chapter.
Literature: Read " Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe.
Field Trip to Charleston: October 29th.
Friday, October 5, 2012
Friday Medieval History and Lit
Vocabulary: Please make sure that you have made your new cards. The new 10 Latin roots are on
the vocabulary entry. We will have a quiz next week.
History: Read Chapters 9 and 10 of SWB's Medieval History. Write narrations for each chapter.
Literature: Read Wheaton's History of the Magna Carta.
Have a great weekend. Stay well!!
Have fun Valerie. We will miss you!!
the vocabulary entry. We will have a quiz next week.
History: Read Chapters 9 and 10 of SWB's Medieval History. Write narrations for each chapter.
Literature: Read Wheaton's History of the Magna Carta.
Have a great weekend. Stay well!!
Have fun Valerie. We will miss you!!
Monday/ Thursday Medieval History and Lit
Vocabulary: Quiz on Thursday including the new 10 words. You will have 31 roots, both
Greek and Latin. You will find them on the blog entry for vocab for this week.
Literature: Please make sure that you have finished your paper and read the entire book of
Uncle Tom's Cabin. We will begin Poe next week.
History: Please finish reading Chapter 3 and answer the chapter review questions.
We will review them in class.
We will be cheering for you, Jake!!!
Greek and Latin. You will find them on the blog entry for vocab for this week.
Literature: Please make sure that you have finished your paper and read the entire book of
Uncle Tom's Cabin. We will begin Poe next week.
History: Please finish reading Chapter 3 and answer the chapter review questions.
We will review them in class.
We will be cheering for you, Jake!!!
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Wednesday p.m. Medieval Literature
Vocabulary: Quiz on 31 Greek and Latin roots and their meanings. The new words are on the
Vocabulary entry for this week.
Literature: Read The History of the Magna Carta.
Make any corrections on your essays.
I will provide the handouts for the Arthurian stories.
Vocabulary entry for this week.
Literature: Read The History of the Magna Carta.
Make any corrections on your essays.
I will provide the handouts for the Arthurian stories.
Wednesday a.m. American Lit
Vocabulary: Please add these five Latin roots to your cards. They should be trimmed in red:
1. digitis- finger, toe, inch
2. caput calitis- head
3. manus- hand
4. pes pedis- foot
5. dens- dentis- tooth
Literature: Make corrections on your essays. You need to strive for a nice, finished product.
Read Chapters 28-32 in Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Please make sure that you have a copy of Red Badge of Courage.
1. digitis- finger, toe, inch
2. caput calitis- head
3. manus- hand
4. pes pedis- foot
5. dens- dentis- tooth
Literature: Make corrections on your essays. You need to strive for a nice, finished product.
Read Chapters 28-32 in Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Please make sure that you have a copy of Red Badge of Courage.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Tuesday Medieval Literature
Vocabulary: Quiz on the 11 Greek roots, the old 10 Latin roots, and the new Latin roots posted on the
Vocabulary entry for this week. That is 31 in all.
Literature: Read The History of the Magna Carta. ( yes, the whole thing)
Meet me after the 11 o'clock service in the cafe'. I will return your papers for corrections.
Vocabulary entry for this week. That is 31 in all.
Literature: Read The History of the Magna Carta. ( yes, the whole thing)
Meet me after the 11 o'clock service in the cafe'. I will return your papers for corrections.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Vocabulary for the week of Oct. 1-5
Latin
1. digitus-finger, toe, inch digit, digital
2. caput capitus- head capital, captain, cabbage
3. manus- hand manuscript, manufacture
4. pes, pedis- foot pedestal, pedal
5. bracchium- arm brace, bracelet
6. dens, dentis- tooth dentist, dent
7. corpus, corporis- body corps, corpse
8. unus-one unit, inison
9. duo-two duet, duplicate
10. tres- three trio, tricycle
Monday/ Thursday American History and Lit
Vocabulary: We will make new cards on Thursday for the new Latin roots. Please bring your other
cards to class.
Literature: Make corrections on you paper if necessary.
Finish reading Uncle Tom's Cabin.
History: Read pages 46-52. Answer review questions in your notebook.
cards to class.
Literature: Make corrections on you paper if necessary.
Finish reading Uncle Tom's Cabin.
History: Read pages 46-52. Answer review questions in your notebook.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Friday Medieval History and Lit
Vocabulary: There are no new vocabulary words this week. Keep reviewing your cards.
Literature: Please make sure that you have a copy of the History of the Magna Carta by James
Wheaton.
Write you character analysis for Beowulf. If should be 350-400 words in length and in
5 paragraph essay format. No citations are necessary, however do name the title and editor
in your text.
History: Test on Chapters 1-8. Complete your study sheets for review.
Study session at 2 p.m., Monday at Common Ground. Kate let us know if you need help with transportation.
Literature: Please make sure that you have a copy of the History of the Magna Carta by James
Wheaton.
Write you character analysis for Beowulf. If should be 350-400 words in length and in
5 paragraph essay format. No citations are necessary, however do name the title and editor
in your text.
History: Test on Chapters 1-8. Complete your study sheets for review.
Study session at 2 p.m., Monday at Common Ground. Kate let us know if you need help with transportation.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Monday/ Thursday American History and Lit
Vocabulary: Continue to review cards. We will add more on Monday.
History: Test on Chapters 1 and 2 of BJU US History.
Review your notes, questions, and terms from the chapter reviews.
Literature: Complete final draft of your character analysis.
You may email your paper for one more edit.
Read Chapters 31-35 of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Tori, we missed you in class today.
History: Test on Chapters 1 and 2 of BJU US History.
Review your notes, questions, and terms from the chapter reviews.
Literature: Complete final draft of your character analysis.
You may email your paper for one more edit.
Read Chapters 31-35 of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Tori, we missed you in class today.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Tuesday p.m. Medieval Literature
Vocabulary: There will be no quiz next week, but please continue to review your cards.
Literature: Write your character analysis using the "recipe" we discussed in class. It should be
350-400 words. This will be a rough draft to be edited in class.
Please make sure that you have a copy of The History of the Magna Carta by James K
Wheaton.
Watch the You tube video called Beowulf (99 Luftballoons) by Nena
Literature: Write your character analysis using the "recipe" we discussed in class. It should be
350-400 words. This will be a rough draft to be edited in class.
Please make sure that you have a copy of The History of the Magna Carta by James K
Wheaton.
Watch the You tube video called Beowulf (99 Luftballoons) by Nena
Wednesday a.m. American LIt
Vocabulary: There is no vocabulary quiz next week. Please, however, review your cards daily.
Literature: Read Chapters 22-26 of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Consider the following questions:
1. How do Eva and Henrique differ in their treatment of slaves?
2. How does Stowe use Dodo in the story the show the character of others?
3. Why does the book call Eva a little evangelist?
4. How does Eva's death influence the other characters?
Write your character analysis. It should be between 350-400 words.
Please use the five paragraph "recipe" that we discussed in class.
This will be a rough draft. I will read them in class and return them to go home for correction.
Please make sure that you have a copy of Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane.
Literature: Read Chapters 22-26 of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Consider the following questions:
1. How do Eva and Henrique differ in their treatment of slaves?
2. How does Stowe use Dodo in the story the show the character of others?
3. Why does the book call Eva a little evangelist?
4. How does Eva's death influence the other characters?
Write your character analysis. It should be between 350-400 words.
Please use the five paragraph "recipe" that we discussed in class.
This will be a rough draft. I will read them in class and return them to go home for correction.
Please make sure that you have a copy of Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Tuesday Medieval Lit
Hello,
Thank you for your understanding about no class today. I will miss you all.
Here are your assignments:
Vocabulary:
Quiz on the current assignment. Keep reviewing!
Literature: Write a rough draft character analysis of your chosen character. Use the following guidelines:
The paper should be 350-400 words. Please keep it limited!
You may type or handwrite the paper.
It should be in five paragraph essay form.
You should state a clear thesis about your intent for your paper.
Paragraph one----Introduce your character and state a clear thesis
Para. 2-------------Present your first quality for your character. Explain this quality and give examples
Para. 3-------------Present your second quality with the same criteria.
Para. 4-------------Present your third quality with same criteria
Paragraph 5-------Wrap up your comments and restate your intent.
I will be looking for a clear thesis, organization and good transitions between paragraphs.
You do not have to site the book, but do give title and author in the text of your paper.
Please email me at srfowler79@gmail.com if you have any concerns. I will see you next week.
Thank you for your understanding about no class today. I will miss you all.
Here are your assignments:
Vocabulary:
Quiz on the current assignment. Keep reviewing!
Literature: Write a rough draft character analysis of your chosen character. Use the following guidelines:
The paper should be 350-400 words. Please keep it limited!
You may type or handwrite the paper.
It should be in five paragraph essay form.
You should state a clear thesis about your intent for your paper.
Paragraph one----Introduce your character and state a clear thesis
Para. 2-------------Present your first quality for your character. Explain this quality and give examples
Para. 3-------------Present your second quality with the same criteria.
Para. 4-------------Present your third quality with same criteria
Paragraph 5-------Wrap up your comments and restate your intent.
I will be looking for a clear thesis, organization and good transitions between paragraphs.
You do not have to site the book, but do give title and author in the text of your paper.
Please email me at srfowler79@gmail.com if you have any concerns. I will see you next week.
Monday/ Thursday American History and Lit
Vocabulary: Continue review of Greek and Latin roots with derivations.
History: Complete Chapter Review for Chapter 2. Finish what we started in class.
Test will be next Monday.
Literature: Write the rough draft of your character analysis.
Use your notes and the informations from class.
It should be 350-400 words.
Please follow the five paragraph essay format.
First paragraph- introduce your character and his/her importance in the book (thesis)
Second paragraph- first character quality with examples from the book
Third paragraph- second quality with specific examples
Fourth paragraph- third quality
Fifth paragraph- explanation and wrap up
I will be watching for a clear thesis, organized thoughts, good transitions between paragraphs and a strong conclusion.
This may be typed or hand written.
Read Chapters 28-30 of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
History: Complete Chapter Review for Chapter 2. Finish what we started in class.
Test will be next Monday.
Literature: Write the rough draft of your character analysis.
Use your notes and the informations from class.
It should be 350-400 words.
Please follow the five paragraph essay format.
First paragraph- introduce your character and his/her importance in the book (thesis)
Second paragraph- first character quality with examples from the book
Third paragraph- second quality with specific examples
Fourth paragraph- third quality
Fifth paragraph- explanation and wrap up
I will be watching for a clear thesis, organized thoughts, good transitions between paragraphs and a strong conclusion.
This may be typed or hand written.
Read Chapters 28-30 of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Friday Medieval History and LIt
Vocabulary: Quiz on all 11 Greek and 10 Latin roots with their meanings.
You will also need to know 2 derivations for each.
These are posted on a separate blog entry marked Vocabulary for the week of 9/18-21.
Lit: Finish the epic of Beowulf.
Choose your character and make notes using the 10 characterization elements on my Tuesday
blog.
History: Complete study sheet for Chapters 1 and 2 of SWB.
Read Chapters 6-8 and write narrations for each.
You will also need to know 2 derivations for each.
These are posted on a separate blog entry marked Vocabulary for the week of 9/18-21.
Lit: Finish the epic of Beowulf.
Choose your character and make notes using the 10 characterization elements on my Tuesday
blog.
History: Complete study sheet for Chapters 1 and 2 of SWB.
Read Chapters 6-8 and write narrations for each.
Monday/ Thursday Medieval Lit and Latin
Vocabulary: Review on all 11 Greek and 10 Latin roots and meanings plus two derivations for each.
You will find these on the separate blog entry for this week's vocab.
Literature: Read Chapters 18-21 in Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Choose your character for your sketch. Make notes using the 10 characterization
elements on my Tuesday blog.
History: Read the remainder of Chapter 2 and answer all section review questions.
We will not begin the chapter review until next week.
You will find these on the separate blog entry for this week's vocab.
Literature: Read Chapters 18-21 in Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Choose your character for your sketch. Make notes using the 10 characterization
elements on my Tuesday blog.
History: Read the remainder of Chapter 2 and answer all section review questions.
We will not begin the chapter review until next week.
Wed. p.m. Medieval Literature
Vocabulary: Please refer to the list on the entry marked vocabulary for the week of September 18-21.
You should enter the derivations on your cards as noted. Please be ready for a quiz on
All 10 Latin roots and the derivations.
Literature: Finish reading Beowulf.
Choose your character for your sketch.
Use the ten elements on the Tuesday blog for notes about your character.
You should enter the derivations on your cards as noted. Please be ready for a quiz on
All 10 Latin roots and the derivations.
Literature: Finish reading Beowulf.
Choose your character for your sketch.
Use the ten elements on the Tuesday blog for notes about your character.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Wednesday a.m. American Literature
Vocabulary: Please review all 11 Greek roots and the 10 Latin we have studied so far. You will need
to be able to define each and give two derivations for each work. They are listed on the
blog entry marked vocabulary for this week.
Literature: Read Chapters 18-21 in Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Use the ten character analysis questions to make notes for your character sketch.
They are listed on my Tuesday blog.
to be able to define each and give two derivations for each work. They are listed on the
blog entry marked vocabulary for this week.
Literature: Read Chapters 18-21 in Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Use the ten character analysis questions to make notes for your character sketch.
They are listed on my Tuesday blog.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Vocabulary for the week of Sept. 18-21
Greek Roots:
1. photos- light: photosynthesis, photograph
2. graph- to write or draw: photograph, graphite
3. tele- far away, television, telescope
4. metron- measure; meter, geometry
5. tropos- turning; tropics, heliotrope
6. philia- love, friendship; philosopher, Philadelphia
7. phobos- fear; phobia, claustrophobia
8. syn- with, together; synagogue, synchronize
9. thesis- put, place, position; theme, synthetic
10. kinesis- movement; kinetic, cinema
11. phone- sound; telephone, megaphone, phonograph
Latin roots:
1. verbum- word; verbal, proverb
2. nomen nominis- name; nominate, denomination
3. pro- for, before, forward, in place of; prologue, proceed
4. prae- before, in front of; predict, preamble
5. ad- to toward, near, next to; adhere, admire
6. jacio jacturn- throw; eject, reject
7. pono positum- pose, impose
8. cum- with, together; community, collaborate
9. figo fixum- fix, fasten, attach; fixture, suffix, prefix
10. jungo junctum- join, unite, connect; join, junction
1. photos- light: photosynthesis, photograph
2. graph- to write or draw: photograph, graphite
3. tele- far away, television, telescope
4. metron- measure; meter, geometry
5. tropos- turning; tropics, heliotrope
6. philia- love, friendship; philosopher, Philadelphia
7. phobos- fear; phobia, claustrophobia
8. syn- with, together; synagogue, synchronize
9. thesis- put, place, position; theme, synthetic
10. kinesis- movement; kinetic, cinema
11. phone- sound; telephone, megaphone, phonograph
Latin roots:
1. verbum- word; verbal, proverb
2. nomen nominis- name; nominate, denomination
3. pro- for, before, forward, in place of; prologue, proceed
4. prae- before, in front of; predict, preamble
5. ad- to toward, near, next to; adhere, admire
6. jacio jacturn- throw; eject, reject
7. pono positum- pose, impose
8. cum- with, together; community, collaborate
9. figo fixum- fix, fasten, attach; fixture, suffix, prefix
10. jungo junctum- join, unite, connect; join, junction
Tuesday Medieval Literature
Vocabulary: Please be ready for the quiz. It will include the 11 Greek roots, 10 Latin and two derivations for each root. Please refer to the entry marked Vocabulary for the Week of
September 18-21.
Literature: Finish reading Beowulf.
Choose your character for your character analysis.
Remember the following:
How to Write a Character Analysis in 10 Easy Steps:
1. Pay attention to the character's ethics
2. Decide if the character's actions are wise or unwise
3. What is the character's motivation?
4. Consider the effects of the character's behavior on other characters
5. Look for repeatedly use words to describe the character
6. Beware of items associated with the character
7. Read between the lines
8. Is the character flat or round?
9. Consider the historical time period of the selection
10. What does the author think?
Taken from Writing Creatively by Allen
September 18-21.
Literature: Finish reading Beowulf.
Choose your character for your character analysis.
Remember the following:
How to Write a Character Analysis in 10 Easy Steps:
1. Pay attention to the character's ethics
2. Decide if the character's actions are wise or unwise
3. What is the character's motivation?
4. Consider the effects of the character's behavior on other characters
5. Look for repeatedly use words to describe the character
6. Beware of items associated with the character
7. Read between the lines
8. Is the character flat or round?
9. Consider the historical time period of the selection
10. What does the author think?
Taken from Writing Creatively by Allen
Monday/ Thursday American LIt
Vocabulary: Quiz on the 11 Greek roots and the new 10 Latin.
History: Read Pages 19-27 of Chapter 2. Please complete the section review on page 27 for your notebook.
Literature: Read Chapters 18,19, and 20 of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
History: Read Pages 19-27 of Chapter 2. Please complete the section review on page 27 for your notebook.
Literature: Read Chapters 18,19, and 20 of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Friday Medieval History and Lit
Vocabulary: Complete red trimmed cards for the ten new Latin roots. You will be quizzed next week on all 21. We will review all derivations and meanings.
Literature: Read pages 70-121 of Beowulf.
Complete the Beowulf character analysis handout.
Note alliteration, personification and kennings.
History: Read Chapters 3-5 in Medieval History. Narratives for each chapter should go into your notebook. I will complete study sheets for the materials and have them in class. Please come ready to discuss!!
You will have a notebook check, so please catch up if you do not have all of the narratives.
Literature: Read pages 70-121 of Beowulf.
Complete the Beowulf character analysis handout.
Note alliteration, personification and kennings.
History: Read Chapters 3-5 in Medieval History. Narratives for each chapter should go into your notebook. I will complete study sheets for the materials and have them in class. Please come ready to discuss!!
You will have a notebook check, so please catch up if you do not have all of the narratives.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Monday/ Thursday Medieval History and Lit
Vocabulary: Complete cards with Latin roots and meanings. All derivations will be covered in class.
Quiz will be next Thursday. It will cover first 11 Greek roots and the next ten Latin.
Literature: Read Chapters 10-17 of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Please pay special attention to the point of view i.e. third person omniscient and
Stowe's switch to second person.
History: Enter all of the terms and define on page 17 of BJU History.. These will be useful at test time.
Make sure that your section reviews are complete.
Quiz will be next Thursday. It will cover first 11 Greek roots and the next ten Latin.
Literature: Read Chapters 10-17 of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Please pay special attention to the point of view i.e. third person omniscient and
Stowe's switch to second person.
History: Enter all of the terms and define on page 17 of BJU History.. These will be useful at test time.
Make sure that your section reviews are complete.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Wednesday p.m. Medieval Literature
Vocabulary: Please review daily for the quiz next week. It will include the 11 Greek and the 10 new
Latin roots. They are found on the separate blog entry for Vocabulary from Sept. 11-14.
Literature: Read pages 70-121 in Beowulf. Continue to note kennings, cantos and alliteration.
Complete the Beowulf Character Analysis handout.
Latin roots. They are found on the separate blog entry for Vocabulary from Sept. 11-14.
Literature: Read pages 70-121 in Beowulf. Continue to note kennings, cantos and alliteration.
Complete the Beowulf Character Analysis handout.
Wednesday a.m. American LIt
Most of you did a nice job on your vocabulary for today. Please continue to review daily.
Vocabulary: You will be quizzed next week on the 11 Greek and the 10 Latin words from this
week.
These are listed on the entry marked Vocab. for the Week September 11-14.
Literature: Define vocabulary words from the reading. Please keep these in your notebooks.
Read Chapters 8-17 of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Consider the following from the reading.
1. Where did Hayley intend to take Tom?
2. How does Tom win Hayley's confidence?
3. What does Eva ask her father to do concerning Tom?
4. What circumstances lead to Tom's purchase?
5. Who is Ophelia? What role does she play in the book?
6. How would one compare Mrs. St. Claire and Mrs. Shelby?
Please keep in mind that you will write a character sketch soon. Carefully consider a character who can be described easily with examples.
Vocabulary: You will be quizzed next week on the 11 Greek and the 10 Latin words from this
week.
These are listed on the entry marked Vocab. for the Week September 11-14.
Literature: Define vocabulary words from the reading. Please keep these in your notebooks.
Read Chapters 8-17 of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Consider the following from the reading.
1. Where did Hayley intend to take Tom?
2. How does Tom win Hayley's confidence?
3. What does Eva ask her father to do concerning Tom?
4. What circumstances lead to Tom's purchase?
5. Who is Ophelia? What role does she play in the book?
6. How would one compare Mrs. St. Claire and Mrs. Shelby?
Please keep in mind that you will write a character sketch soon. Carefully consider a character who can be described easily with examples.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Tuesday Medieval Literature
I certainly missed class this morning. Thank you for your prayers.
I told Ilene that you may not want me to return, but I mean to disappoint you and be back next week.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Your assignments are as follows:
Vocabulary: You will be quizzed on the eleven Greek roots from last week and the ten new Latin.
We will review pronunciation in class.
Literature: Continue reading in Beowulf to page 121. Please continue to make note of the cantos, kennings and alliteration. Compete the character analysis handout. You may choose any character. Please use specific lines from the text. These may be from last week's reading or the new assignment.
Please let me know if you have any questions. srfowler79@gmail.com
I told Ilene that you may not want me to return, but I mean to disappoint you and be back next week.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Your assignments are as follows:
Vocabulary: You will be quizzed on the eleven Greek roots from last week and the ten new Latin.
We will review pronunciation in class.
Literature: Continue reading in Beowulf to page 121. Please continue to make note of the cantos, kennings and alliteration. Compete the character analysis handout. You may choose any character. Please use specific lines from the text. These may be from last week's reading or the new assignment.
Please let me know if you have any questions. srfowler79@gmail.com
Vocabulary for week of September 11-14
Latin Roots 1-10 September 11-14
1. verbum- word
2. nomen nominis- name
3. pro- for, before, forward, in place of
4. prae- before, in front of
5. ad- to toward; near, next to
6. jacio jactum- throw
7. pono positum-lay, put, place
8. cum-with, together
9. figo fixum- fix, fasten, attach
10. jungo junstum-join, unite, connect
1. verbum- word
2. nomen nominis- name
3. pro- for, before, forward, in place of
4. prae- before, in front of
5. ad- to toward; near, next to
6. jacio jactum- throw
7. pono positum-lay, put, place
8. cum-with, together
9. figo fixum- fix, fasten, attach
10. jungo junstum-join, unite, connect
Monday, September 10, 2012
Monday/ Thursday American HIstory and LIt
Hello everyone.
Did you have fun this morning? I hope that Alyse was alive when she left. I am sure that you guys were kind to her.
I am fine and will see you on Thursday.
Literature: Read Chapters 8-10 of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
We will continue Stowe's characterization.
Begin thinking of attributes of the characters that you have met in the book.
Vocabulary: Quiz on the 11 Greek roots.
History: I realize that the first part of John Adams is a little slow, but I think that it is a good pic of what the country was experiencing at the time.
Please finish reading Chapter 1 in BJU and answer the questions on page 16.
We will review together.
Did you have fun this morning? I hope that Alyse was alive when she left. I am sure that you guys were kind to her.
I am fine and will see you on Thursday.
Literature: Read Chapters 8-10 of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
We will continue Stowe's characterization.
Begin thinking of attributes of the characters that you have met in the book.
Vocabulary: Quiz on the 11 Greek roots.
History: I realize that the first part of John Adams is a little slow, but I think that it is a good pic of what the country was experiencing at the time.
Please finish reading Chapter 1 in BJU and answer the questions on page 16.
We will review together.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Friday Medieval History and Lit
I am so glad that you all have decided to take this class. We are going to have an exciting year.
I will be praying for you as you work hard to do well. Your assignments are as follows:
Vocabulary: You will be quizzed on the first 11 Greek roots. Please use your cards and be ready.
The Greek roots can be found at the blog entry named Vocabulary for the week of
September 4-7.
Literature: Please read Pages 3-69 of Beowulf. Please note any alliteration, kennings and try to
mark the Cantos or divisions in the text. We will discuss it at length in class.
If you personally need a character list, please make one.
History: Read Chapters 1-2 in SWB's Medieval History. Begin your notebook for history with
two brief narratives for each chapter.
I will be praying for you as you work hard to do well. Your assignments are as follows:
Vocabulary: You will be quizzed on the first 11 Greek roots. Please use your cards and be ready.
The Greek roots can be found at the blog entry named Vocabulary for the week of
September 4-7.
Literature: Please read Pages 3-69 of Beowulf. Please note any alliteration, kennings and try to
mark the Cantos or divisions in the text. We will discuss it at length in class.
If you personally need a character list, please make one.
History: Read Chapters 1-2 in SWB's Medieval History. Begin your notebook for history with
two brief narratives for each chapter.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Monday/ Thursday American History and Lit
Please remember that we will meet on Monday at 9. I know that we will get used to the times in a few weeks.
It was nice to see you all again. Jake it was good to have you in class.
Your assignments are the following:
Vocabulary: Next Thursday you will be quizzed on the first 11 Greek roots.
They are listed on the blog entry marked Vocabulary for the Week of 9/4-7.
Please be diligent with your cards.
We will add more every week to the list.
Literature: Read Chapters 1-7 for Monday in Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Answer the discussion questions as a guide for discussion. We will perfect these at a later
date.
Circle or make note of any word you do not recognize.
History: Read pages 3-9 and answer the questions on page 9. Please keep these in you notebook for
future use.
God bless,
Mrs. F
It was nice to see you all again. Jake it was good to have you in class.
Your assignments are the following:
Vocabulary: Next Thursday you will be quizzed on the first 11 Greek roots.
They are listed on the blog entry marked Vocabulary for the Week of 9/4-7.
Please be diligent with your cards.
We will add more every week to the list.
Literature: Read Chapters 1-7 for Monday in Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Answer the discussion questions as a guide for discussion. We will perfect these at a later
date.
Circle or make note of any word you do not recognize.
History: Read pages 3-9 and answer the questions on page 9. Please keep these in you notebook for
future use.
God bless,
Mrs. F
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Wednesday p.m. Medieval Literature/ writing
Good afternoon,
It was nice to see all of you today. I hope that you will contact me if you have any questions. Your assignments are the following:
Vocabulary: You will be quizzed on the first 11 Greek roots on your list. The list can be found on the
the blog entry labelled Vocabulary for the week of September 4-7.
Please use your cards this week!!
Literature: Read page 3-69 in Beowulf. Watch for kennings, alliteration and the cantos.
We will discuss at length in class.
Please go on You Tube and watch and listen to the video named Prologue of Beowulf in Old English.
It was nice to see all of you today. I hope that you will contact me if you have any questions. Your assignments are the following:
Vocabulary: You will be quizzed on the first 11 Greek roots on your list. The list can be found on the
the blog entry labelled Vocabulary for the week of September 4-7.
Please use your cards this week!!
Literature: Read page 3-69 in Beowulf. Watch for kennings, alliteration and the cantos.
We will discuss at length in class.
Please go on You Tube and watch and listen to the video named Prologue of Beowulf in Old English.
Wednesday A.M. American Lit/ writing
Hello,
I hope that you have found the blog with no problem. It was wonderful to get started today. Your assignments are the following:
Vocabulary: Be ready for a quiz on the first 11 Greek roots. You will find them on the entry labelled
Vocabulary for the week of September 4-7.
Please use your cards this week.
Literature: Read Chapters 1-7 in Uncle Tom's Cabin. If you need a character list, make one for one
for your own use.
I hope that you have found the blog with no problem. It was wonderful to get started today. Your assignments are the following:
Vocabulary: Be ready for a quiz on the first 11 Greek roots. You will find them on the entry labelled
Vocabulary for the week of September 4-7.
Please use your cards this week.
Literature: Read Chapters 1-7 in Uncle Tom's Cabin. If you need a character list, make one for one
for your own use.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Tuesday Boy's Class
Hello,
It was great to see all of you today, and we welcome Andrew into the mix.
You will find the Greek roots and meanings in the blog entry labeled Vocabulary for the week of Sept. 4-7.
Vocabulary: Quiz on the first 22 entires and meanings.
Literature: Read pages 3-69 in Beowulf. Please note the Cantos or divisions in the text.
Mark any kennings you find and make note of the use of alliteration.
Please find the You Tube video named Beowulf Prologue in Old English.
Follow along with the text.
Please contact me if you have any questions. I am looking forward to our year.
God bless.
It was great to see all of you today, and we welcome Andrew into the mix.
You will find the Greek roots and meanings in the blog entry labeled Vocabulary for the week of Sept. 4-7.
Vocabulary: Quiz on the first 22 entires and meanings.
Literature: Read pages 3-69 in Beowulf. Please note the Cantos or divisions in the text.
Mark any kennings you find and make note of the use of alliteration.
Please find the You Tube video named Beowulf Prologue in Old English.
Follow along with the text.
Please contact me if you have any questions. I am looking forward to our year.
God bless.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Vocabulary for the week of September 4-7, 2012
Greek Root Words
1. photos- light
2. graph- to write or draw
3. tele- far away, distant
4. metron-measure
5. tropos- turning
6. philia- love, friendship
7. phobos- fear
8. syn- with, together
9. thesis- put. place, position
10. kinesis- movement
11. phone- sound
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Dear Students,
Welcome to the 2012-2013 school year. I am so happy to be teaching you this year. Throughout the year, you will find all of your assignments posted on this blog. They will be divided by class and day.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at srfowler79@gmail.com
I am praying for our time together.
God bless,
Mrs. Fowler
Welcome to the 2012-2013 school year. I am so happy to be teaching you this year. Throughout the year, you will find all of your assignments posted on this blog. They will be divided by class and day.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at srfowler79@gmail.com
I am praying for our time together.
God bless,
Mrs. Fowler
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Friday girls
I am so sorry that this post is late. Hopefully you have all gotten the prompts from the boy's blog. If not, look back at the Wednesday 9:45 World History class. All of the options are there.
We will meet at the house on Friday. Please do as much history reading as possible.
God bless.
We will meet at the house on Friday. Please do as much history reading as possible.
God bless.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Wednesday 1:15 Western Lit
Thank you for the effort you all made this school year. It has been an honor.
If you owe me work and would like to come to class next week, please come to the 9:45 class.
Congratulations to Danielle and David- well done!!
If you owe me work and would like to come to class next week, please come to the 9:45 class.
Congratulations to Danielle and David- well done!!
Wednesday World Lit 9:45
Gentlemen,
Please refer to last week's blog for the specs on the essay. You may submit it by email.
It will be due on Wednesday, your last class of the school year.
Zach, we all hope that you feel better.
Josh and Paul-- Happy Birthday!!!
God bless you all!!!
Please refer to last week's blog for the specs on the essay. You may submit it by email.
It will be due on Wednesday, your last class of the school year.
Zach, we all hope that you feel better.
Josh and Paul-- Happy Birthday!!!
God bless you all!!!
Monday/ Thursday Western Civ and Lit
Ladies,
Please be ready with Chapter 30 in Spielvogel. I am going to pull the exam on the book for a review.
I also want to play monster with you on Monday.
This will be you last class.
If you owe me work, please get it to me!!!
God bless,
Mrs. S
Please be ready with Chapter 30 in Spielvogel. I am going to pull the exam on the book for a review.
I also want to play monster with you on Monday.
This will be you last class.
If you owe me work, please get it to me!!!
God bless,
Mrs. S
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Friday World History and Lit
Thank you girls for a nice class at the coffee shop.
Ale' we hope that you are feeling better.
We will meet downtown again next week at 9. (Common Ground)
Literature: Please finish reading The Red Scarf Girl.
The essay will be due on May 25th. I will post the choices later.
They are on the boy's blog if you are interested.
History: Read Chapters 27 in Spielvogel and come ready to discuss it.
I am going to also do a short summary of Chapter 28.
We have decided that we need to meet on the 25th, so please press on with diligence.
God bless.
Ale' we hope that you are feeling better.
We will meet downtown again next week at 9. (Common Ground)
Literature: Please finish reading The Red Scarf Girl.
The essay will be due on May 25th. I will post the choices later.
They are on the boy's blog if you are interested.
History: Read Chapters 27 in Spielvogel and come ready to discuss it.
I am going to also do a short summary of Chapter 28.
We have decided that we need to meet on the 25th, so please press on with diligence.
God bless.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Monday/ Thursday Western Civ and Lit
1.Please read Chapter 29 in Spielvogel.
Hope you guys had fun today!!!
2. Briley, Do what you can with Milton. We can talk about it if you are ready.
3. We will leave early for our Red Rooster Lunch on Monday.
4. Please bring your Brave books to class. I have one more exercise.
Make sure that you have read it completely.
Hope you guys had fun today!!!
2. Briley, Do what you can with Milton. We can talk about it if you are ready.
3. We will leave early for our Red Rooster Lunch on Monday.
4. Please bring your Brave books to class. I have one more exercise.
Make sure that you have read it completely.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Wednesday 9:45 World Lit
Well, the time has almost come to say goodbye for the summer.
Please press on as we finish!
Finish reading Red Scarf Girl.
Essays are not due yet, but this if you would like to get ahead.
Choose one of the following and write a 500+ essay or fictional piece.
The essay should be in MLA.
1. Write an essay discussing the Vietnam War and its effects on the culture at home (US). (art, music, politics)
Please be specific.
2. Write an essay on the Chinese Cultural Revolution and what it did to change/divide families.
3. Write a fictional piece on an event during the Vietnam War or the Chinese Cultural Revolution.
Please press on as we finish!
Finish reading Red Scarf Girl.
Essays are not due yet, but this if you would like to get ahead.
Choose one of the following and write a 500+ essay or fictional piece.
The essay should be in MLA.
1. Write an essay discussing the Vietnam War and its effects on the culture at home (US). (art, music, politics)
Please be specific.
2. Write an essay on the Chinese Cultural Revolution and what it did to change/divide families.
3. Write a fictional piece on an event during the Vietnam War or the Chinese Cultural Revolution.
Wednesday 1:15 Western Literature
Please be ready for one more class to close out our year.
It has been nice.
Congratulations to David and Danielle. Well done!!
It has been nice.
Congratulations to David and Danielle. Well done!!
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Monday/ Thursday Western Civ and Lit
Literature: Finish reading Brave New World.
History: Begin reading Chapter 29 of Spielvogel.
On Monday we will leave class early for lunch at The Red Rooster.
History: Begin reading Chapter 29 of Spielvogel.
On Monday we will leave class early for lunch at The Red Rooster.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Monday/ Thursday Western Civ and Lit
History: Test on Chapters 26, 27, and 28 of Spielvogel.
This will be our last formal test.
Literature: Read pages 107-186 of Brave New World.
This will be our last formal test.
Literature: Read pages 107-186 of Brave New World.
Friday Girls
Please remember that we are meeting at Common Ground this week.
We will meet there at the regular time.
Literature: Read pages 1-100 of The Red Scarf Girl.
History: Review Chapter 25 and read Chapter 26 of Spielvogel.
Also read pages 783-788 of Chapter 27.
Even though we will be at the coffee shop, we will still have regular class, so please come prepared.
God bless.
We will meet there at the regular time.
Literature: Read pages 1-100 of The Red Scarf Girl.
History: Review Chapter 25 and read Chapter 26 of Spielvogel.
Also read pages 783-788 of Chapter 27.
Even though we will be at the coffee shop, we will still have regular class, so please come prepared.
God bless.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Wednesday 1:15
Make corrections on your paper.
We are going to watch a film in class, so we may be in the new building.
We are going to watch a film in class, so we may be in the new building.
Monday/ Thursday Western Civ and Lit
I am so sorry that I forgot to post the blog. I hope you all remembered the assignments.
Lit: Read pages 56-106 in Brave New World.
History: Study sheet for Chapter 28 of Spielvogel.
Lit: Read pages 56-106 in Brave New World.
History: Study sheet for Chapter 28 of Spielvogel.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Friday Girls
History: Test on Chapters 23 and 24 of Spielvogel. Use your study sheets.
Read Chapter 25
Lit: Finish The Elephant and the Tiger.
Please make sure that you have a copy of The Red Scarf Girl.
Read Chapter 25
Lit: Finish The Elephant and the Tiger.
Please make sure that you have a copy of The Red Scarf Girl.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Monday/ Thursday Western Civ and Lit
Literature: Pages 1-56 of Brave New World
Complete your paper on the three commandments.
History: Read pages 875-880 of Chapter 28 of Spielvogel.
Answer the following in essay form:
1. Explain Hitler's "Final Solution". What steps did the Nazi party take to try and achieve it?
2. Discuss the U.S. bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the Japanese reaction.
3. Explain the Resistance Movement in Nazi-Occupied Europe.
Complete your paper on the three commandments.
History: Read pages 875-880 of Chapter 28 of Spielvogel.
Answer the following in essay form:
1. Explain Hitler's "Final Solution". What steps did the Nazi party take to try and achieve it?
2. Discuss the U.S. bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the Japanese reaction.
3. Explain the Resistance Movement in Nazi-Occupied Europe.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Wednesday 1:15 Western Lit
Finish reading Animal Farm.
Use your handout as reference if you need it.
Construct a rough draft for your contrast and comparison paper.
Compare American and English Lit for any periods. Please give specific examples from experts.
1500 words. MLA please.
Use your handout as reference if you need it.
Construct a rough draft for your contrast and comparison paper.
Compare American and English Lit for any periods. Please give specific examples from experts.
1500 words. MLA please.
Wednesday 9:45 World Lit
Finish The Elephant and the Tiger.
Complete your own timeline for the main events of the war.
Please make sure that you have a copy of Red Scarf Girl.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Monday/ Thursday Western Civ and Lit
History: Complete the study sheet for Chapter 27 in Spielvogel.
Please make sure that you have read the entire chapter.
Literature: Construct an essay using Animal Farm as a backdrop.
State the three most important commandments for a society. Defend your choices and give examples. Your essay must be 400-500 words. MLA of course.
See you on Thursday!!!
Briley,
Tartuffe :)
Please make sure that you have read the entire chapter.
Literature: Construct an essay using Animal Farm as a backdrop.
State the three most important commandments for a society. Defend your choices and give examples. Your essay must be 400-500 words. MLA of course.
See you on Thursday!!!
Briley,
Tartuffe :)
Friday, April 20, 2012
Friday World History and Lit
Thank you to those who attended the talk by Mr. Stone. I appreciate the effort that you made to come.
History: Read Chapter 24 in Spielvogel.
Literature: Read pages 86-156 in The Elephant and the Tiger.
Madeline,
We missed you and hope that you feel better.
History: Read Chapter 24 in Spielvogel.
Literature: Read pages 86-156 in The Elephant and the Tiger.
Madeline,
We missed you and hope that you feel better.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Monday/ Thursday Western Civ and Lit
History: Read the remainder of Chapter 27 in Spielvogel.
Literature: Finish you original story with symbolic elements. Use Animal Farm or Narnia as a guide.
Literature: Finish you original story with symbolic elements. Use Animal Farm or Narnia as a guide.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Wednesday 1:15 Western LIt
Read Chapters 1- 5 of Animal Farm.
Make a character list of all major characters.
Continue research toward your paper about American and English literature.
Please make sure that you note any references for future use.
You may want to research specific characteristics and examples. The following website may help:
staff.edmonds.wednet.edu or google literary periods and their characteristics.
See you all next week.
Make a character list of all major characters.
Continue research toward your paper about American and English literature.
Please make sure that you note any references for future use.
You may want to research specific characteristics and examples. The following website may help:
staff.edmonds.wednet.edu or google literary periods and their characteristics.
See you all next week.
Wednesday, 9:15 World Lit
Wasn't Mr. Stone wonderful? I am so sorry that every student in Beaufort County could not hear him today. It was such a treat. It isn't everyday that a man who served his country tells about his service and ends his talk with scripture. God blessed us today.
Please read pages 53- 156 of The Elephant and the Tiger. ( There are a lot of pictures and some students felt as if they had not had enough reading.)
Construct a timeline with around 15 entries from the French occupation of Vietnam to the current reading.
Try to stick to major points and people.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Monday/ Thursday Western Civ and Lit
Please remember that you are invited on Wednesday at 9:45 to hear Mr. Terry Stone speak on his experience in Vietnam. We will meet in the youth house at CBC and begin promptly at 9:45.
Literature: Begin constructing a work of fiction with some elements of symbolism. Due one week from today.
You may choose from one of the following topics:
1. Religious persecution
2. Overpowering government
3. Family disfunctional
History: Read pages 839-855 of Spielvogel.
Please bring your study sheet on Chapter 26 to class.
Literature: Begin constructing a work of fiction with some elements of symbolism. Due one week from today.
You may choose from one of the following topics:
1. Religious persecution
2. Overpowering government
3. Family disfunctional
History: Read pages 839-855 of Spielvogel.
Please bring your study sheet on Chapter 26 to class.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Friday World History
Please remember that Mr. Terry Stone will speak at 9:45 on Wednesday. He will be in the youth center
at CBC. Please try to do your Elephant and the Tiger reading.
Literature: Read to page 86 in The Elephant and the Tiger.
History: Read Chapter 23 of Spielvogel.
at CBC. Please try to do your Elephant and the Tiger reading.
Literature: Read to page 86 in The Elephant and the Tiger.
History: Read Chapter 23 of Spielvogel.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Monday/ Thursday Western Civ and Lit
History: Complete the reading for Chapter 26 in Spielvogel.
Literature: Find 5 examples of symbolism in Animal Farm and chart both the symbol and the meaning.
Literature: Find 5 examples of symbolism in Animal Farm and chart both the symbol and the meaning.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Wednesday 1:15 Western Lit
Please make sure that you have a copy of Animal Farm by George Orwell.
Write a 300-400 word essay on one of the following: ( MLA format please!)
1. Do our personal choices have consequences to ourselves or even society?
Answer the question in the light of Frankenstein and what it taught.
Give specific examples.
2. Is there responsibility that lies with the quest of knowledge?
Please answer in light of examples in the novel, Frankenstein.
3. Using the novel as a backdrop, discuss if the "creation" in Frankenstein was a picture of Adam or Satan.
Use specific examples from the text.
Because of the nature of the essay, first person will be allowed.
Use the examples from class and research examples of British and American literature that represent each quality.
Write a 300-400 word essay on one of the following: ( MLA format please!)
1. Do our personal choices have consequences to ourselves or even society?
Answer the question in the light of Frankenstein and what it taught.
Give specific examples.
2. Is there responsibility that lies with the quest of knowledge?
Please answer in light of examples in the novel, Frankenstein.
3. Using the novel as a backdrop, discuss if the "creation" in Frankenstein was a picture of Adam or Satan.
Use specific examples from the text.
Because of the nature of the essay, first person will be allowed.
Use the examples from class and research examples of British and American literature that represent each quality.
Wednesday 9:45 World Lit
I am hoping that Mr. Stone will be with us next week for class.
Please read pages 1-52 of The Elephant and the Tiger.
Please read pages 1-52 of The Elephant and the Tiger.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Monday/ Thursday Western Civ and Lit
Literature: Read Chapters 7-10 of Animal Farm.
We will look at Stalin and Trotsky on Thursday.
History: Read pages 803-820 of Chapter 26 of Spielvogel.
Keep the focus questions in mind as you read.
We will look at Stalin and Trotsky on Thursday.
History: Read pages 803-820 of Chapter 26 of Spielvogel.
Keep the focus questions in mind as you read.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Friday World History and Lit
Vocabulary:
Exam on the 100 words of the second semester. Please substitute the "i" words from last week for the list from Week 9 on the study sheet.
History: Complete the test from Chapters 20 and 22 of Spielvogel.
Literature: Read Chapter 1 of The Elephant and the Tiger.
Exam on the 100 words of the second semester. Please substitute the "i" words from last week for the list from Week 9 on the study sheet.
History: Complete the test from Chapters 20 and 22 of Spielvogel.
Literature: Read Chapter 1 of The Elephant and the Tiger.
Briley
Briley,
Please continue with the Animal Farm reading and also refer the the blog entry of November 14 , 2011.
Write a 500-600 word essay on one of the choices of the Tartuffe essays.
Make sure that you use MLA format. If you have any questions, use the Purdue OWL Writing Lab online.
I am also available to you.
Take care.
Please continue with the Animal Farm reading and also refer the the blog entry of November 14 , 2011.
Write a 500-600 word essay on one of the choices of the Tartuffe essays.
Make sure that you use MLA format. If you have any questions, use the Purdue OWL Writing Lab online.
I am also available to you.
Take care.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Monday/ Thursday Girls
Happy Birthday, Presley!!
Please remember that we will not meet next week. I will be in town if you have a question.
Vocabulary: Exam on the 100 words of the new semester.
Literature: Read Chapters 1-6 of Animal Farm.
Have a wonderful holiday.
We serve a risen Savior.
Please remember that we will not meet next week. I will be in town if you have a question.
Vocabulary: Exam on the 100 words of the new semester.
Literature: Read Chapters 1-6 of Animal Farm.
Have a wonderful holiday.
We serve a risen Savior.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Wednesday, 1:15 Literature
We will not meet next week. We will resume on April 11.
Please be ready for the vocabulary exam. Use study sheet for prep.
Complete Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.
Do at least one hour of research on American and English authors. You are looking for characteristics that they have in common or differ.
Have a great holiday.
Please be ready for the vocabulary exam. Use study sheet for prep.
Complete Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.
Do at least one hour of research on American and English authors. You are looking for characteristics that they have in common or differ.
Have a great holiday.
Wednesday, 9:45 World Lit
Please remember that we will not meet next week. We will resume on April 11.
Vocabulary: Exam on the 100 words of the semester.
Please substitute the following for Week 9 on your handout:
1. inert: inanimate
2. infamy: total loss of honor
3. infidelity: disloyalty
4. infirmity: physical, mental or moral weakness
5. ingenuity: cleverness
6. innocuous: harmless
7. innuendo: insinuation
8. insurgence: uprising
9. inundate: fill with overflowing abundance
10. irradiate: to render clear and intelligible
Choose one of the following and write 600-800 words:
1. Choose three characters from No Promises in the Wind and discuss three character qualities about each.
Please address how each character added to the novel. Use MLA where appropriate.
2. Using the time period of Air Raid or No Promises in the Wind, create a fictional story. It may be first person.
Vocabulary: Exam on the 100 words of the semester.
Please substitute the following for Week 9 on your handout:
1. inert: inanimate
2. infamy: total loss of honor
3. infidelity: disloyalty
4. infirmity: physical, mental or moral weakness
5. ingenuity: cleverness
6. innocuous: harmless
7. innuendo: insinuation
8. insurgence: uprising
9. inundate: fill with overflowing abundance
10. irradiate: to render clear and intelligible
Choose one of the following and write 600-800 words:
1. Choose three characters from No Promises in the Wind and discuss three character qualities about each.
Please address how each character added to the novel. Use MLA where appropriate.
2. Using the time period of Air Raid or No Promises in the Wind, create a fictional story. It may be first person.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Friday World History and Lit
Vocabulary:
1. inert: inanimate
2. infamy: total loss of honor
3. infidelity: disloyalty
4. infirmity: physical, mental or moral weakness
5. ingenuity: cleverness
6. innocuous: harmless
7. innuendo: insinuation
8. insurgence: uprising
9. inundate: to fill with an overflowing abundance
10. irradiate: to render clear and intelligible
Literature: Choose one of the following and write a 600-800 word paper.
Please use MLA where appropriate.
1. Choose three characters from No Promises in the Wind and
show how they were important to the story. Please include at
least three qualities for each person.
2. Write a work of fiction using Air Raid as a background. Make sure all work is
original.
Find one poem by an American or British poet written anywhere from 1850 -1900.
Please be ready to share with the class.
History: Complete the study sheet for Chapter 22 of Spielvogel.
Please bring both 20 and 22 with you to class.
Movie night: April 15.
Monday/ Thursday Western Civ and Lit
Vocabulary:
1. inert: inanimate
2. infamy: total loss of honor
3. infidelity: disloyalty
4. infirmity: physical, mental, or moral weakness
5. ingenuity: cleverness
6. innocuous: harmless
7. innuendo: insinuation:
8. insurgence: uprising
9. inundate: fill with an overflowing abundance
10. irradiate: to render clear and intelligible
Literature: Frankenstein Paper.
Please make sure that you have a copy of Animal Farm.
History: We will review Chapters 24 and 25 on Monday. Test on Thursday.
Please make sure that your study sheets are complete.
No class the week before Easter.
1. inert: inanimate
2. infamy: total loss of honor
3. infidelity: disloyalty
4. infirmity: physical, mental, or moral weakness
5. ingenuity: cleverness
6. innocuous: harmless
7. innuendo: insinuation:
8. insurgence: uprising
9. inundate: fill with an overflowing abundance
10. irradiate: to render clear and intelligible
Literature: Frankenstein Paper.
Please make sure that you have a copy of Animal Farm.
History: We will review Chapters 24 and 25 on Monday. Test on Thursday.
Please make sure that your study sheets are complete.
No class the week before Easter.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Wednesday 1:15 Literature
Vocabulary:
1. inert: inanimate
2. infamy: total loss of honor or reputation
3. infidelity: disloyalty
4. infirmity: physical, mental, or moral weakness
5. ingenuity: cleverness
6. innocuous: harmless
7. innuendo: insinuation
8. insurgence: uprising
9. inundate: fill with an overflowing abundance
10. irradiate: to render clear and intelligible
Literature: Read Chapters 11-22 in Frankenstein.
Pay special attention to literary allusion and the metanarrative techniques.
Noah and Clayton, can we touch base and make sure that we are wired?
We miss you guys.
Wednesday 9:45 World Lit
Vocabulary:
1, inert: inanimate
2. infamy: total loss of honor
3. infidelity: disloyalty
4. infirmity: physical, mental or moral weakness
5. ingenuity: cleverness
6. innocuous: harmless
7. innuendo: insinuation
8. insurgence: uprising
9. inundate: fill with an overflowing abundance
10. irradiate: to render clear and intelligible
Literature: Please finish reading No Promises in the Wind.
Choose one of the following and write a 600-800 essay or story:
1. Choose three characters from No Promises and discuss their importance in the book.
Highlight three qualities for each character giving specific examples from the text.
Use MLA format when appropriate.
2. Using Air Raid as a reference, develop an original story from the day that Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.
Please do make the selections too long, but develop your characters. Use literary allusion.
1, inert: inanimate
2. infamy: total loss of honor
3. infidelity: disloyalty
4. infirmity: physical, mental or moral weakness
5. ingenuity: cleverness
6. innocuous: harmless
7. innuendo: insinuation
8. insurgence: uprising
9. inundate: fill with an overflowing abundance
10. irradiate: to render clear and intelligible
Literature: Please finish reading No Promises in the Wind.
Choose one of the following and write a 600-800 essay or story:
1. Choose three characters from No Promises and discuss their importance in the book.
Highlight three qualities for each character giving specific examples from the text.
Use MLA format when appropriate.
2. Using Air Raid as a reference, develop an original story from the day that Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.
Please do make the selections too long, but develop your characters. Use literary allusion.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Monday/ Thursday Western Civ and Lit
Vocabulary: Quiz on Thursday!!!
History: We will continue the Study sheet on Chapter 25 of Spielvogel. Please bring both 24 and 25 to class.
Literature:
Choose one of the following and write a 600-800 word essay. MLA format please!!
1. Do our personal choices have consequences to ourselves or even society?
Answer the question in light of the novel and what it taught. Give specific examples.
2. Is there responsibility that lies with the quest of knowledge?
Answer the question in the light of the novel.
2. Briley's pick: Using the novel as a backdrop, discuss if the "creation" in Frankenstein was a picture of Adam or Satan.
Use specifics from the text.
Because of the nature of these essays, first person will be allowed!!
History: We will continue the Study sheet on Chapter 25 of Spielvogel. Please bring both 24 and 25 to class.
Literature:
Choose one of the following and write a 600-800 word essay. MLA format please!!
1. Do our personal choices have consequences to ourselves or even society?
Answer the question in light of the novel and what it taught. Give specific examples.
2. Is there responsibility that lies with the quest of knowledge?
Answer the question in the light of the novel.
2. Briley's pick: Using the novel as a backdrop, discuss if the "creation" in Frankenstein was a picture of Adam or Satan.
Use specifics from the text.
Because of the nature of these essays, first person will be allowed!!
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