Thursday p.m. American History and Lit

Nice job on your speeches. I enjoyed them all.

Vocabulary: Quiz on the first 20 Greek and Latin roots. They are listed on a separate blog post.
Please know definitions, origins, and derivatives.

History: Test on Chapters 4-6 in BJU's US History.

Literature:  Read Act 1 of Thornton Wilder's "Our Town".

Thursday a.m. Ancient History and Lit

Vocabulary:
Quiz on the first 20 Greek and Latin roots. They are listed on a separate blog post. Please know definitions, origins, and derivatives.

History: Test on Chapters 12 -24. Use your study sheets.

Literature:  Finish reading Homer's The Iliad.

These are the instructions for the essay. It is due on Nov. 14.
Write a 700-800 word essay on one of the following: (MLA)
Students should spend a minimum of 6-7 hours of research. This research must include Homer's intent
and analysis of meter and verse. Why is it effective? How would this aid the "performer"?

a. Identify the moral of The Iliad. Use characters and their experiences to explain the lessons they learned.
b. A hero is not without flaws. Compare and contrast the attitudes of Achilles that make him a hero and those attitudes that make him flawed.

Please bring your copy of The Odyssey to class.

Friday American History

Review Chapters 4-6 with the practice sheets. We will review in class. The test will be Nov. 8.
Please be ready to address the last half of Chapter 6.

Field trip on Nov. 9.
We will leave the church at 7 a.m. You will need lunch money and $3.00 for Ft. Moultrie.

Tuesday p.m. American Literature

Vocabulary: Quiz on the first 20 Greek and Latin roots. They are listed on a separate post. Please know definitions, origins, and derivatives.

Literature: Read Act 1 of  "Out Town"
Who is your favortie character? Why?
How do you as the reader respond to the stage manager?
What is the time period? How do your know?

Tuesday a.m. Ancient History and Lit

Vocabulary:
Quiz on the first 20 Greek and Latin roots. They are posted a separate post. Please know definitions, origins, and derivatives.

History: Test on Chapters 12-24. Use your study sheets.

Literature: Finish reading Homer's Iliad.
These are the instructions for the the essay. It is due on Nov. 12.

Write a 700-800 word essay on one of the following: ( MLA)
Students should spend a minimum of 6-7 hours in research. This research must include Homer's intent and analysis of meter and verse. Why is it effective? How would this aid the " performer"?

a. Identify the moral of The Iliad. Use the characters and their experiences to explain the lessons they learned.
b. A hero is not without flaws. Compare and contrast the attributes of Achilles that make him and hero
and those attributes that make him flawed.

You should have a copy of The Odyssey.

Vocabulary for the week of Nov. 5-8

 Latin:

1. canis: dog; canine
2. feles: cat; feline
3. equus: horse; equestrian
4. caballus: horse; cavalry
5. porcus: pig, hog, swine; pork
6. avis: bird; aviation
7. grex gregis: flock, herd, group; congregation
8. omnis: each, every, all; omnipotent
9. ambi: on both sides; ambidextrous
10. malus; bad, ugly, evil; malice
11. e-ex; out of, beyond; except
12. arcus; bow, arc; archer
13. circum: around, about; circle


Greek:
1. leon: lion; lion
2. hippos: horse; hippopotamus
3. ornis ornithos: bird; ornithology
4. amphi: both; amphibian
5. eu: well, good; eulogy
6. archos; chief, principal; archbishop
7. kyklos; ring, circle, wheel; cycle

Thursday p.m. American History and Lit

Vocabulary: Quiz on 20 Greek and Latin roots reviewed in class. You will be responsible for definitions, derivatives, and origins.

Literature: Prepare a short speech for the class on Poe and his SC connections. It must be between 1.5 and 3 minutes long. Please use your research  information and the poem or short stories. You may have notes.

History: Review the end of Chapters 6 and all 3 practice tests. We will review in class and test on Nov. 7.

Thursday a.m. Ancient History and Lit

Vocabulary: Quiz on the 20 Greek and Latin roots we reviewed in class. They are listed on a separate blog entry. You will be responsible for definition, derivatives, and origins.

Literature: Read Books 15-19 in The Iliad.
Is Achilles a hero to you?


History: Using the study sheet for Chapters 13-24 prepare a practice test for a classmate. We will have the test on Nov. 7.

Tuesday p.m. American Literature

Vocabulary: Quiz on the 20 roots reviewed in class. You will need to know the definition, derivative, and the origin ( Greek or Latin). They are listed on a separate blog post.

Literature: Complete two hours of research on Poe and his SC connection. We will collaborate in class. Bring all notes!!!
Bring "Our Town" to class.

Tuesday a.m. Ancient Literature and History

Vocabulary: Quiz on the 20 roots reviewed in class. You will need to know their definition, derivative and origin (Greek or Latin). They are on a separate post.

Literature: Read Books 15-20 in The Iliad.
                   Is Achilles a hero to you?

History: Using the study sheets from chapters 13-24 make a mock test for a classmate. This should be a good review. You may even want to take your own test. Test will be on Nov. 4.

Vocabulary and derivatives for the week of Oct.28- Nov. 1

Greek:

1. schole: leisure, free time; school
2. iatros: doctor, physician; psychiatrist
3. holos: whole, entire; whole, holiday
4. rhinos: nose, snout; rhinoceros
5. derma: skin, hide; dermis, epidermis
6. athlon: prize, award; athlete, athletic
7. agon; contest, struggle; agony
8. dromos: race course, runway; hippodrone

Latin:
1. ludo lusus: play, mock; illusion
2. medicus: physician; medicine
3. sanus: healthy, not diseased; sane, insane
4. cornu: horn; unicorn
5. cutis: skin, hide; cuticle
6. cor cordis: heart; core, cordial
7. dorsum: back; dorsal fin
8. mons montis: mountain; mountain
9. humus: earth; humble
10. folium: leaf; foliage
11. sal salis: salt; salt, saline
12. mare: sea, ocean; marine

The words following the colon are the definitions. The derivatives follow the semi-colon.

Biology Lab

It was a very nice and busy lab today.
I hope that you are completing everything that you need for your modules before we do the labs. They will make the most sense to you.
If you have not done the experiment drawings for Module 3, please use the form that was given to you today. You will have to use the drawings in your book for accuracy. It will need to be entered into your notebook.
Notebooks will be checked on November 1.

We will meet again on November 1.

God bless!!

Friday American History

Please read Chapter 6 of BJU's US History. We will look at that chapter and try to view some of the John Adams Series in class.

We will take our field trip to Charleston on Saturday, November 9.
Please make arrangements. Check for conflicts soon.

God bless,
Mrs. F

Thursday p.m. American Literature and History

Vocabulary: There will be no quiz next week, but you do need to bring all 50 cards to class. We will review derivatives and origins.

Literature: Research for at least 2 hours Poe's connection with SC. Bring your written notes to class for collaboration. You should have to notes to reflect your research.

History: Read Chapter 6 in BJU's US History. Please answer all section reviews in the chapter.

Thursday a.m. Ancient History and Lit

Vocabulary: You will not have a quiz this week, but you do need to bring your cards for all 50 words. to class. We will work on derivatives and  origins.

History: Read Chapters 20-24 in SWB's Ancient History. Please complete the new study sheet and re-read Chapter 19 for discussion.

Literature: I enjoyed your skits today. They were a lot of fun.
Read Books 10-14 of The Iliad. 

Tuesday p.m. American Literature

Vocabulary: There will be no vocabulary quiz this week. Please bring your cards to class next week.

Literature: Write four short papers based on the four Poe poems. Please include any explanations that experts feel Poe intended.
This should be four short papers.

We will address the SC influence of Poe in class.

Tuesday a.m. Ancient Lit and History

Vocabulary:

Greek
naus: ship, boat
homos: same, joint
heteros: other, different


Latin:
navis: ship, boat
cardo cardinis: hinge
porta: door, gate, entry
porto portatum: to carry
novus: new
ordo ordinid: row, command
saeculum: age, country


Literature: You guys did a great job on your acting. Thanks.
Read Books 10-14 of The Iliad.

History: Read Chapters 19-24 of SWB's Ancient History.
              Please make sure your latest study sheet is complete.

Friday American History

Read Chapter 5 in BJU's US History.
Answer all the section review questions in your notebook.
Your notebook should be current with all section review questions and terms from the chapters.

If you get a chance, go to ABC and watch the interview with the young girl, Malala.

Jenna does not  have an extra Friday from Trinity. Check your schedules for possible dates.

Thursday p.m. American History and Lit

Vocabulary: Quiz on ten new Greek and Latin roots. They are listed on a separate blog post.

Literature: Read the four Poe poems from class. Research and write a summary of the meaning and origin of each poem. Each summary should not be over three paragraphs.
The poems are : " A Valentine"," Eldorado", "Annabel Lee", and " The Raven".


History: Read Chapter 5 in BJU's US History. Answer all of the questions in the section reviews.

Thursday a.m. Ancient History and Lit

Vocabulary: Quiz on the next ten Greek and Latin roots. They are listed on a separate blog post.

Literature: Read Books 6-9 in The Iliad. 
Answer the following:
1. Do you think that you can identify the moral of the epic? If so, what lesson do you think Homer was teaching?
2. The gods play and important role in The Iliad. How do they influence other characters? Give three examples.
3. In Book 7, who is chosen to fight Hector? How is he elected? Do they duel? What happens?
4. Why do both sides take a day from fighting?
5. In Book 9, what is proposed to Achilles? Why?

History: Complete the study guide fro Chapters 12-16 and read the remainder of Chapter 16 and 17,18 and 19. Please make bullet points for your own notes.

Tuesday p.m. American Literature

Vocabulary: Quiz on just definitions for the new ten Greek and Latin roots. They are listed on a separate post.

Literature: Read the following Poe poem online. Research each poem and write a short review of each.
1. " Eldorado"
2." Annabel Lee"
3. " A Valentine"
4. "The Raven"

Each review should explain the meaning and origin of the poem. They should not be over three paragraphs.

I missed being with you today. I will see you next week.
God bless.

Tuesday a.m. Ancient Literature (Beaufort)

Thank you so much for helping Mrs. Tkach today. I was so sorry not to be with you.
I hope that you are enjoying The Iliad. We are going to watch a movie about it next week, so please be on time so that we can begin.

Literature: Read Book 6-9 of The Iliad.
Answer the following questions in your notebook:
1. Do you think that you can identify the moral of the epic? If so, what lesson do you think that Homer was teaching?
2. The gods play an important role in The Iliad. How do they influence the other characters? Give three examples.
3. In Book 7, who is chosen to fight Hector? How is he elected? Do they duel? What happens?
4. Why do both sides take a day from fighting?
5. In Book 9, what is proposed to Achilles? Why?
 It is my hope that these questions will help you dig a little deeper in your reading.

History: Read Chapters 17-19 in SWB's Ancient History.
Please make at least 5 bullet points for each chapter. These should go into your notebook.

Vocabulary: Quiz on the new ten roots. They are listed on a separate post.

Thank you to Mrs. Tkach and Valerie.
God bless!

Vocabulary for test dates of 10/15 and 10/17

You will only be responsible for definitions.

Latin:
cor cordis: heart
dorsum: back
mons montis: mountain
humus: earth, soil
folium: leaf
sal salis: salt
mare: ocean, sea

Greek:
athlon: prize, award
agon: contest, struggle, trial
dromos: race, course, runway

BIology Lab

We will meet again on October 18.
Please try and remember your $5.00. That is paying for the supplies that we need for lab.

We are going to look at fungi in our next lab. Please check your yards and areas for mushrooms, puff balls or shelf fungi. Please place them in a ziplock bag and bring them to class.
Make sure that you ask your parent's permission and also use gloves.

You will need your goggles for our next lab.

Matthew is growing mold on bread and Ryan is growing mold on a piece of fruit.

 Try and stay current with the reading. This will help you understand the material for the lab.

God bless,
Mrs. F

Friday American History

Please read the remainder of Chapter 4 and answer the section review questions.
We will finish all of the terms this week.
 God bless,
 Mrs. S

P.S. Jenna, I hope that you feel better.

Thursday p.m. American History and Lit (Bluffton)

Vocabulary: Quiz on the new ten roots. They are listed on the separate post.
Literature: Read "Fall of the House of Usher".
Compare both short stories in style and content. Please keep in mind our ideas of personification and the power of suggestion. How do these play a role in the story?

 History: Finish Chapter 4 in BJU's US History. Please make sue that you have answered the questions in the section reviews.

Tristin, thanks for the laptop offer.

Thursday a.m. Ancient History (Bluffton)

Vocabulary: Quiz on the new ten roots. They are listed on the separate post.
Literature: Read Books 3,4 and 5 of  The Iliad.
Ponder these questions:
1. Why would the men of Sparta stay so long to fight with their fellow Greeks?
2. How the Greeks prepare for war?
3. Why was Hector so upset with Paris? Do you agree with hector?

History: Read Chapters 13-15 in SWB's Ancient History.
              Make 5 bullet points for each chapter.

Nice work on your papers. I am proud of all of you!!

Vocabulary for the week of Oct. 1-4

Latin:
ludo lusus: play, mock
medicus: physician
sanus: healthy, not diseased
cornu: horn
cutis: skin. hide


Greek:
schole: leisure, free time
iatros: doctor, physician, comforter
holos: whole, entire
rhinos: nose, snout
derma: skin, hide, shell

Tuesday p.m. American Literature

Vocabulary:
Quiz on the new ten root words. They are listed separately on another post.

Literature: Read Poe's " Fall of the House of Usher".
                  Please be ready to compare both short stories.

Tuesday a.m. Ancient History and Lit

Vocabulary:
Quiz on new roots for the week. They are listed separately on another post.

Literature: Read Books 3-5 of The Iliad.
These are some thoughts to ponder:
1. Why would the men of Sparta stay and fight with their fellow countrymen?
2. How did the Greeks prepare for war?
3. How did Hector respond to Paris and his behavior? Do you agree with Hector?


History: Read Chapters 13-15 in SWB's Ancient History.

Woods volunteered for snack!!