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!!

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.

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 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.

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.

Monday/ Thursday American History and Lit

Field trip for Monday. Please call me for details.

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 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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
                     

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!!!!!!!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.


   

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

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/ 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.

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!!

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!!!

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.

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.

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 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.