All Classes

It was nice to have the Bluffton crowd with you all. I hope you enjoyed it.
I am praying for you all to remember the Savior who came to allow a reason to celebrate this time of year. God bless and have a Merry Christmas!!
You all raised $130.11 for the chicken money. That means $260.22 was sent to Samaritan's Purse for chickens. Great job!!!

A few assignments:)

Grammar: You have no grammar homework. Please try to make sure you bring your books on the 6th when we return.


Vocabulary: No new  vocabulary words. No quiz on the 6th.

Medieval Literature: Read Books 3-6 of Paradise Lost.

US History: Complete your take home test on Chapters 7-9.

 Medieval History: 
Compete the study sheet with these answers:
1. What did it mean to be Arab in Himyar in 510?  It meant one lived on the Arabian Peninsula with different cultures, religions and languages.

2. Who were the Bedouins? Nomadic tribes who roamed the desert.

3. What shrine was located at Mecca? Ka'aba-Black Stone

4. What two great threats could Dhu Nuwas see? What did he do?
Persia to the Northeast and Byzantium to the Northwest. He converted to Judaism and declared Himyar a Jewish nation. He wanted to distant himself from the Christian allies and the Persian king was sympathetic to Jews.

5. Why did Justin stop paying tribute to the Persian king? What happened as a result?
He decided not to support the Persian king.
He tried to negotiate peace, but Kavadh sent an army of mercenaries to attack the Byzantine borders.

6. What prompted Justin and Justinian to support Caleb of Axum? The persecution of the Christians.

7. What was rumor of the Ark of the Covenant and the Queen of the Sabeans. There was a legend that the Queen went to see Solomon and perhaps brought the Ark back to Sabea, and there was a rumor that Dhu Nuwas swore and oath on the ark. This would have been possible only if the queen had gotten the ark from Solomon.

8. Who was Theodora? She was the actress who married Justinian.

9. What was Justinian's double legitimacy? Roman custom-Heir of Augustus Caesar, Christian authority-representative of Christ

10. How did Justinian and Theodora survive a riot?
Shut themselves up the palace and Theodora stopped Justinian from leaving.
The rioters wanted a new ruler and crowned Hypatius  against his will.
The general of Justinian sent for reinforcements and spread a rumor that Justinian had fled.
They bribed officials and had Hypatius assassinated.
Justinian remained in power.

11.  What were Justinian's plans to conquer some " lost lands" in the West?
He thought of old Roman lands as being reclaimed not conquered.
These were North Africa, Vandals and Italy.

12. Who was Belisarius? Justinian's chief general and commander of the Illyricum army.

13. What was the Code of 529? Forbade the teaching of old Greek and Roman religions in public.

14. What illness plagued Constantinople? How did it begin and end? The bubonic plague. It was carried by fleas on rats who travelled from port to port. The plague infected some many people, it finally ran out of uninfected hosts and decreased.





7th and 8th Grade Literature: Read The first two sections of the Stalin book. There are called The Prologue and The Rebel.
Using your drawing and web you did in class, write an autobiographical story. It should be in first person and between 700-800 words. Please try to contain your story to one event.

Thursday afternoon class

We will have a small party during class next week. Please bring a snack to share and a white elephant gift. If you purchase your gift, please do not spend over $5.00. We will  meet until 3:30 next week.


Vocabulary: Quiz on the new Latin roots. They are listed separately on the blog.

Literature: Projects!!!!


Assignment for break:

Using your ideas and web, write a 700-800 autobiographical story. Please keep your paper to one event in your life. You may use first person.

Begin the Stalin book: Read The Prologue and The Rebel.

Thursday morning class Blufton

Next week will be a little different. If you would like to attend the Tuesday class, please be at the Community Bible Church youth center at 9 a.m. We will have regular class and then a small party. Please bring a small snack to share and a white elephant gift. If you purchase a gift, please do not spend over $5.00. We will end around noon.

Grammar: Please complete Exercise 1 in the Subject and Verb section. We will diagram them together.

Vocabulary: Quiz on the new Latin roots. They are on a separate blog entry.

Medieval Literature: Read Books 1 and 2 of Paradise Lost.

Medieval History: read Chapters 28 and 29 in SWB's Medieval History. Complete the Study Sheet.

You have one more week to donate to the chicken money. Thanks to those who have given!

Greek and Latin roots Tests on 12/16 and 12/18

All Latin:

1. duo : two
2. tres: three
3. quattuor: four
4. quinque: five
5. sex: six
6. septum: seven
7. octo: eight
8. novem: nine
9. decem: ten
10. centum: hundred

Tuesday classes

I hope you are all pacing yourselves for the holiday season. I love the times to reflect on the gift of Jesus and the fact that he came to earth for all of us. It makes my Christmas Merry!

Next week is the last class before the holiday. Wow, the time has flown. I am so grateful to each of you and the work you spend on your assignments and the way you love to learn. I am one fortunate teacher.

Please remember we will have the Bluffton crowd and we will celebrate a little. Bring a snack to share and a white elephant gift. Please do not spend over $5.00 or find something at home:)
I will provide the paper goods and drinks.

We will have a little time for class, so here are the assignments:

Grammar:  Complete Exercise 3 in Subject and Verbs. Diagram as much of each sentence as you are able.

Vocabulary:
 Quiz on the following: ( They are all Latin)
1. centum: hundred
2. decem: ten
3. novem: nine
4. octo: eight
5. septum: seven
6. sex: six
7. quinque: five
8. quattuor: four
9. tres: three
10. duo: two

Literature: 
Read Books 1 and 2 of Paradise Lost by John Milton.

Medieval Literature:
Complete the study sheet on Chapters 28 and 29. If you are not using the text, use any articles to answer the questions. I will review in class.

US History: Read Chapter 9 in BJU's US History.

Thursday afternoon class

Vocabulary: Quiz on the new 10 Greek and Latin root words. They are listed on a separate blog entry.

Literature: Read the remainder of Up from Slavery.
Go to Youtube and listed to Booker T. Washington's Speech from the Atlanta exposition.
Projects are due on Dec. 18!!!

Please make sure you have the Stalin and Hitler books. They are coming soon and usually have to ordered. They are both written by Albert Marrin.

I will collect chicken money for two more weeks. Thanks for your donations so far!!

Thursday a.m. Class (Bluffton)

Thank you for your patience on Thursday as we waited on the key. I am so grateful to each of you.


Grammar: Find the prepositional phrases on the study sheet. We will diagram them together in class.

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

Literature: Write a 500-600 word short essay on Robin Hood. Discuss Robin's morals and why as readers we excuse his behavior. Please use specific examples form the book.
 Is he a hero?
This will be a final draft.
Please make sure you have a copy of Paradise Lost by John Milton.
Read Genesis 3:1-24.
Read Ezekiel 28:12-17

Medieval History: Test on Chapters 18-27 study sheets.

I will collect chicken money until the 18th.

Greek and Latin roots test on Dec. 9 and 11

Latin:

1. luna:  moon
2. sol: sun
3. bonus: good
4. aqua: water
5. Vulcanus: Vulcan; Roman god of fire
6. ignis: fire
7. mille: thousand

Greek:

1. helios: sun
2. hydros: water
3. pyro: fire

Tuesday Classes

Grammar: Complete Exercises One and Two of the Subject and Verb Unit. Please diagram each sentence.

 Vocabulary:

Latin:                                                  Greek:
luna: moon                                          helios: sun
sol: sun                                               hydros: water
bonus: good                                       pyro: fire
aqua: water
Vulcanus: Vulcan, Roman god of war
ignis: fire
mille: thousand


Literature: Please make sure you have a copy of John Milton's Paradise Lost.
Write a 500-600 short essay on Robin Hood.
Discuss the fact of Robin's morals and why we excuse his character because of those he helped.
 Use specifics from the book. Was he a hero?
Please make sure you have a copy of Paradise Lost by John Milton.
Read Genesis 3:1-24.
Read Ezekiel 28:12-17

Medieval History:
Test on Chapters 18-27. Use your study sheets.

US History: Read Chapters 7 and 8. Answer the Section Reviews.

Thursday afternoon Class

Vocabulary: No new words over the Thanksgiving break. We will begin the new 50 in December.

 Literature: Read Chapters 3-9 in Up from Slavery.

Projects are due on December 18th!!!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Thursday a.m. class ( Bluffton)

Grammar: No homework over the break.

Vocabulary: No new words over the break.

Literature: Please finish reading Robin Hood.

History: Review when we return.

I will see you on Dec. 4.
Happy Thanksgiving!!

Tuesday Classes

Grammar: No homework over the break.

Vocabulary: No vocabulary homework over the break.

Literature: Finish reading Robin Hood. Please keep in mind our class definitions of myths, legends and folk tales. Where does Robin fit?
 Please make sure you have a copy of Paradise Lost by John Milton.

Medieval History: Review when we return.
 I loved the projects, they were great fun.

US History: Complete take home test for Chapters 5 and 6. You may use your books, but not study sheets. Please have your parents sign your test.

Remember, we will not meet next Tuesday. Happy Thanksgiving!!

If you would like to contribute to our chicken project, there is still time.
God bless.

Thursday afternoon class (7th and 8th)

Vocabulary: No new vocabulary until after the Thanksgiving holiday.

Literature: Write a character sketch for one character in Louisa M. Alcott's Little Men.
Your paper should be 400-600 words. Please include 5 characteristics with examples from the book. This is the final draft!!

Read Chapters 1-2 in Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington.

Projects are due on December 18.

Thursday a.m. Medieval Class

Grammar: Complete the preposition test for practice. We will review in class.

Vocabulary: No new vocabulary until after the Thanksgiving holiday.

Literature: Read the Introduction and Chapters 1-13 in Robin Hood.

History: Projects due!!!

I will provide snacks this week.
Also, if you would like to contribute to the Chicken project, there is still time.

God bless.

Tuesday classes

Grammar: Complete the Preposition test for extra practice. We will test later.
Please bring your books to class.

Vocabulary: NO words until December.

Literature: Read the Introduction and Chapters 1-13 in Robin Hood.

Medieval History: Projects due!!
The following reading is for after the break.
If you are using the text at home, please read Chapters 25-27.
If you are reading other articles, please read any article on Clovis and the eruption of Krakatoa.

US History: Projects next week!!!

I will bring snacks next week. Thank you Baden, for the snacks today.

Please remember the chicken project for Christmas.

Thursday afternoon class

Vocabulary: Test on 50 greek and Latin roots. You will be responsible for definitions, derivatives, and origins.

Literature:  Read the remainder of Little Men by Louisa M. Alcott.
Choose your favorite character and list five qualities about that character.
Give specific examples in your notes about each character quality.
Please make sure you have a copy of Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington.

Projects are due on December 20th.

Have a good week!!

Thursday morning classes ( Bluffton)

Happy Birthday to Ross and Matthew!!!

Grammar: Complete Exercise 3 and the Skill Support in the Prepositions Unit.

Vocabulary: Test on 50 Greek and Latin roots. You will be responsible for definitions, derivatives, and origins.

Literature: Read The poem "Robin Hood" by John Keats.
Write a 500-700 word essay on Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. MLA format.
Choose one of the following:
1. Examine the ideal of knighthood as presented in Sir Gawain.
2. Explain the theme of the hero's passage to maturity.
   A. Courage in accepting the challenge of the Green Knight.
   B. Showing self-control when he refuses Lady Bertilak
   C. Facing death in his appointment with the Green Knight.
3. Explain each of the three hunts and the activity going on at the castle.

Please make sure you have a copy of The Adventures of Robin Hood by Roger L. Green.

History: Read Chapters 25-27 in the text. Please bring your new study sheet to class.
Projects due on November 20th!!!

Thursday a.m. classes (Bluffton)

Grammar: Complete Exercise 3 and the Skill Support in the Preposition unit.

Vocabulary: Vocabulary Test on 50 Greek and Latin roots. You will be responsible for definitions, derivatives and origins. 

Literature: Read the poem Robin Hood by John Keats online.
Write a 500-700 word essay on Sir Gawian and the Green Knight.  MLA format.
Choose one of the following:

Please make sure you have a copy of The Adventures of Robin Hood by Roger L. Green.


Medieval History: Read Chapters 25-27 in the text. Please bring your new study sheet to class.
Projects are due November 20!!!

Tuesday Classes

Grammar: Please complete Exercise 3 and the Skill Support in the Preposition unit.

Vocabulary: Test on 50 Greek and Latin Roots. You are responsible for origins, derivatives and definitions. Use your study sheet made in class.

Literature: Write a 500-700 word essay on Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Choose one of the following:

1. Examine the ideals of knighthood as presented in Sir Gawain.
2. Explain the hero's passage to maturity.
     A. Courage in accepting the challenge of the Green Knight.
     B. Showing self-control in refusing Lady Berilak.
     C. Facing death in his appointment with the Green Knight.
3. Explain each of the three hunts and the parallel action in the castle.

MLA format please.
 *****
You need a copy of The Adventures of Robin Hood by Roger L. Green.

Medieval History: Projects are due November 18!!!

US History:  Project are due November 18.
Complete the Study sheet for Chapters 5 and 6.

Thursday afternoon class

Vocabulary: Quiz on the last ten Greek and Latin root words. They are listed separately on the blog.
You must know definition, origin and derivatives.

Literature: Read Chapters 7-15 in Little Men by Louisa M. Alcott.
Your project is due on December 18. It is not too early to begin.

Please make sure you have the next book: Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington.

Thursday morning Medieval History and Literature

Grammar: Finish the first exercise on prepositions and complete the second exercise.

Vocabulary: Quiz on the last 10 Greek and Latin roots. You must know definition, origin and derivatives. They are listed on a separate blog entry.

Literature: Read The Pearl and Sir Orfeo.

History: Read Chapters 23 and 23 of SWB's Medieval History. ( I mean 23 and 24. My delete button in not working) Is not working!!!

Please do not forget to hand your grade report to your mom if you received one in class!!!

Have a good weekend.

Thanks to Jessica for the snacks.

Latin and Greek Root words (Test on November 4 and 6)

Latin:

1. discipulus: student, disciple
2. amo amatum: love; amateur
3. dico dictum: speak, say; dictation
4. scio scitum: know; science
5. liber libri: book; library


Greek:
1. biblos: book, Bible, bibliography
2. sauros: lizard; dinosaur
3. photos: light; photosynthesis
4. graph: to write, to draw; graphite
5. tele: far away, distant; television

For quiz you must know origin, definition and derivative.

Tuesday Classes

Grammar: Complete the last three sentences in Exercise 1 and Exercise 2 in the Preposition unit.
Be sure to diagram all prepositional phrases.

Vocabulary: Quiz on the following Greek and Latin roots: You must know definition, origin and derivative.
Latin:
1. dico dictum: speak, say; dictate
2. libr libri: book; library
3. scio scitum: know; science
4. discipulus: student; disciple
5. amo amatum: love; amateur

Greek:
1. biblos: book; Bible, bibliography
2. sauros: lizard; dinosaur
3. photos: light; photograph
4. graph: to write, to draw; lithograph
5. tele: distant, far away; television

Literature: Read The Pearl and Sir Orfeo.
Keep in mind Fretag's Triangle.

Medieval History: Read Chapters 23 and 24 in SWB's Medieval History. Complete the study sheet form class.
 History projects are due in NOv. 18.

US History: Read Chapter 6 in BJU's US History. History projects due on  Nov. 18.

Christmas chicken project is in action!!!

Thursday afternoon class

Vocabulary: Test on the new ten Greek and Latin roots.
They are listed on a separate blog entry.

Literature: Read Chapters 2-6 in Little Men by Louisa M. Alcott.
Correct your Rifles papers.

Literary projects due December 18.

Specs are as follows:
Choose an American writer or poet born between 1800 and 1950.
Do 3-5 hours of research on this person and his/her work.
Create one of the following and be ready to present it on December 18:
1. Timeline with 30 dates and graphics concerning the writer's life and work.
2. Power Point presentation with 20 slides and pictures depicting the life and work of your writer.
3. Artistic representation of something from or about your writer. This must be presented with a 400-500 word paper on the subject. (this may be a picture, song, etc)

Abigail Snyder has volunteered to bring snacks next week. Thanks!!!

Thursday morning class

Grammar: You will have a test featuring pronouns. You will be asked to find articles, nouns and adjectives also. Study the test in your book for reference.

Vocabulary: Quiz on the new ten Greek and Latin roots. They are listed separately on the blog.

Literature: Read Sir Gawain an the Green Knight.
Final drafts of your tales are due next week.

History: Read Chapters 18-22 in SWB's Medieval History.
Projects are due November 20!!!

Jessica has volunteered to bring snacks next week. Thanks!!!

Greek and Latin Roots Test on October 28 and 30

Latin:

1. dico dictum: speak
2. liber libri: book
3. scio scitum: know
4. discipulus: student
5. amo amatum: love



Greek:
1. biblos: book
2. sauros: lizard
3. photos: light
4. graph: to write, to draw
5. tele: far away, distant

Tuesday Classes

Grammar:  Hopefully everyone is a little more confident with pronouns. We will have the pronoun test next week. If you do not have a copy of the test, I will bring my version.

Vocabulary:  Quiz on the new ten Greek and Latin roots. You will just be responsible for the definitions.

 Latin:                                                     Greek:
1. dico dictum: speak                                1. photos: light
2. liber libri: book                                     2. graph: to write, to draw
3. scio scitum: know                                 3. tele: far away, distant
4. discipulus: student                                4. biblos: book
5. amo amatum: love                                5. sauros: lizard

Literature: Read Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Please keep our class discussion in mind.
If you did not finish your tale, please have it ready next week.

History: Project will be presented on November 18.
Read Chapters 18-22 in SWB's Medieval History.

Timothy has volunteered to bring snacks. Thanks!

Remind me to talk about the chicken project for Christmas!!

Thursday Afternoon

Vocabulary: No quiz this week. Begin to review for the big test on all 49 Greek and Latin root. Literature: Write your rough draft for your Rifles for Watie essay. You should have all three choices in your notes. I will try to post them in a few days. Read Chapter 1 of Little Men. Please remember to do your research question if your were assigned one. We will hear your answers in class. If you did not share your poem last week, please come prepared next week.

Thursday Morning Medieval History and Literature

Grammar: Complete the Pronoun test as a review exercise. I will search for more review help. Vocabulary: There will be no quiz next week. Please review all 40 Greek and Latin roots for the big test. Literature: Read "The Friar's Tale". Write the rough draft of your own tale. It should be 400-500 words. Please watch your MLA format. You should include a main character with a physical and occupational description, a moral, and some kind of journey. (The journey can be physical, spiritual or emotional). History: Test on Chapters 9-17. Use your study sheets. Please do not wait to work on your project. It is due Nov. 18.

Tuesday Classes

Thank you to Jessica and Nicole for the snack you provided. Everyone seemed to enjoy it.
Please make sure you are keeping up with the homework. It is going to get intense as the holidays creep up.

Grammar: Pronoun test. Please review the test in your book.

Vocabulary: There is no quiz, however, please review all 40 Greek and Latin roots. We will review in class.

Literature: Read the "Friar's Tale" from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
Write your own tale. It should be 800-900 words. It should have a moral and one main character. Please include a physical and vocational description. Tell the tale to your audience in first person.
Remember this is fiction.
Please have a copy of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The Tolkein edition is best.

Medieval History: Test on Chapters 9-17 in SWB's Medieval History. Use your study sheets.
Projects due for presentation on November 18. Please begin your research. Specs are on a separate blog entry.

US History: Test on Chapters 3-4 in BJU's US History. Projects due for presentation on November 18.
Please begin your research. Specs are listed on separate blog entry.

Thursday afternoon literature

Vocabulary: Quiz on the last 20 Greek and Latin roots. They are listed on the separate blog entry. You will be responsible for the definitions, origins and derivatives.

Literature: Make corrections on your Scarlet Pimpernel paper. The final draft is due on Oct. 16.
Read the remainder of Rifles for Watie.

Our next book is Little Men by Louisa M. Alcott.

Please find a favorite poem to share in class.

Go to You Tube and Listen to the Pied Piper of Hamelin Rats song.

Thursday morning Medieval Literature and History

Grammar: Complete Exercise 3 on Pronouns as well as the Skills Support.

Vocabulary: Quiz on the last 20 Greek and Latin roots. You will be responsible for origins, definitions and derivatives. They are listed on the separate blog entry.

Literature:  Read the Yeoman's Tale of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
Think about the following:
1. What is the moral of the story?
2. How would you change the ending of this tale?
3. How does it compare with the Nun's Priest Tale?
4. If you had to vote for a winner of the tales, what would be your vote?

History:  Read Chapters 15-17 in SWB's Medieval History. Complete the study sheet on these chapters. We will review chapters 8-17 in class.
Please be ready with the subject of your history project. The specs are on a separate blog entry.

Greek and Latin roots (second 20)

 Latin:

1. vivo victum: live; vivid, revive
2. magnus: big, great, large; magnify, magnitude
3. pater patris: father; patriarch, patron
4. mater matris: mother; maternal, maternity
5. frater fratis: brother; fraternity, friar
6. populus: people; population, popular
7. urbs urbis: city; urban, suburb
8. curro cursum: run; current, cursor
9. verto versum: turn; universe, vertigo
10. facio factum: do, make; factory, manufacture
11. scribo scriptum: write; scriptures, scribe
12. plico plicatum: fold; duplicate, replica

Greek:

1. mikros: small; microphone, microbe
2. megas: great, big, large; megaphone, mega
3. demos: the people, the citizens; democracy, democratic
4. polis: city; police, metropolis
5. pathos: feeling, suffering; pathetic, empathy
6. autos: self; autograph, autobiography
7. thermos: heat; thermal, thermostat
8. zoon: animal; zoo, zoology

Tuesday Classes

Grammar: Complete Exercise 3 on Pronouns and do the Skills Survey for the Pronoun unit.
We will read all paraphrases in class.

Vocabulary:  Quiz on all twenty of the following. You will be responsible for definitions, origins and derivatives:

Latin:
1. plico plicatum: fold;  replica, duplicate
2. scribe scrotum: write; scriptures, manuscript
3. facio factum: do, make; factory, manufacture
4. verto versum: turn; universe, vertigo
5. curro cursum: run; current, cursor
6. urbs urbis: city; urban, urbanites
7. populous: people; population, popular
8. frater fratis: brother; fraternity, friar
9. mater matris: mother; matriarch, maternal
10. pater patris: father; patriarch, patron
11. magnus: big, large, great; magnify, magnitude
12. vivo victum: live; vivid, vivacity

Greek:
1. mikros: small; microbe, microscope
2. megas: great, big, large; mega, megaphone
3. demos: the people, the citizens; democracy, democratic
4. polis: city; police, metropolis
5. pathos: feeling, suffering; pathetic, sympathy
6. autos: self: autograph, autobiography
7. thermos: heat; thermal, thermometer
8. zoon: animal; zoo, zoology

Medieval Literature:
Read "The Prologue to the Yeoman's Tale" and "The Yeoman's  Tale"
from The Canterbury Tales by Chaucer.
1. How does the "Yeoman's Tale" differ from the "Nun's Priest's Tale" read in class?
2. What is the moral of the tale?
3. How would you retell the story in modern words?
4. If you had to vote for one of the tales, which one would win your vote?

Medieval History: Read Chapters 15-17 of SWB's Medieval History and complete the study sheet.
Please some ready with your project topic. The specs are on another blog entry.

US History: Please be ready with your project topic. The specs are on a separate blog entry.
Make sure you have completed the study sheet for Chapter 4. We will review Chapters 3 and 4 in class.
Test on Oct. 21.

American History Project specifications

Your history project will be due and presented on Nov. 18. You should choose a person or event from Chapters 1-10 in BJU's US History book. Once you have chosen your topic, conduct 3-4 hours of research for your work. You should probably make one trip to the library. Then choose from one of the following:

1. Create a timeline using events and people from all 10 chapters. This should have at least 30 points and graphics.

2. Create a power point presentation on your topic. You should have at least 20 frames with explanation.

3. Create an original work of art ( song, picture, meal). Present it with a 500-600 word paper on your topic.

You will present projects on Nov. 20.
Please be ready to produce a list of your sources.

I want you to be ready with your choice of topics on Oct. 16.

God bless.

Medieval History Project Specs

Your project will be due and presented on November 18 and November 20. Please choose a person or event from Chapters 1-25 in Susan W. Bauer's Medieval History book. Once you have chosen your topic, conduct 3-4 hours of research for your project. Your should probably make one trip to the library.

For your presentation, choose from one of the following:

1. Create a timeline for all 25 chapters. This should be done with at least 50 events and graphics.
2. Make a power point  presentation for your subject. You should have at least 20 frames.
3. Create an original artistic representation on your subject (song, painting, meal). Present your 500-600 word paper that accompanies the piece.

** Please record and be ready to present your research sources.
Please choose your topic and be ready to reveal on Oct. 16.

Thursday afternoon Class

Vocabulary: Quiz on the ten new Greek and Latin roots. They are listed separately on the blog.
Review al of the cards several times a week.

World Literature: I will  return your Pimpernel papers next week for corrections.
Read Chapters 1-13 of Rifles for Watie. Record any and all settings. Also define any words you do not know.
Read Lady of Shallot on your own. You can find this on line.

Thursday Morning Class (Bluffton)

Grammar: Finish Exercise 1 and complete Exercise 2 on Pronouns. Please take your time. We will do Exercise 3 in class together.

Vocabulary: Quiz on the new ten Greek and Latin roots. They are listed separately on the log.

Medieval Literature: Make your corrections to your Beowulf papers. Read the remainder of The History of the Magna Carta. We will spend some time on it in class. Please come ready to discuss it.

Medieval History: Read Chapters 13 and 14. in SWB's History. Finish the study sheet. Please make sure your answers are complete.

I am going to post the specs for the history projects on a separate blog entry. Please choose your topic by next week.

Greek and Latin roots. Test on 10/7 and 10/9

Latin:

1. urbs urbis: city
2. curro cursum: run
3. verto versum: turn
4. facio factum: do, make
5. scribo sciptum: write
6. plico plicatum: fold

Greek:

1. pathos: feeling, suffering
2. autos: self
3. thermos: heat
4. zoon: animal

Tuesday Classes

Thank you to Mrs. Branch and all of you yesterday for helping me. My mom is stable and I am back in Beaufort. I appreciate your prayers and understanding.

Grammar: Finish Exercise 1 and complete Exercise 2 on Pronouns. We will finish the unit in class together. The quizzes come quickly, so please spend time on the lessons at home also.

Vocabulary: Quiz on the ten new Greek and  Latin roots. You will just be responsible for the definitions.

Latin:                                                              Greek: 
1. urbs urbis: city                                             1. pathos: feeling, suffering
2. curro cursum: run                                        2. autos: self
3. verto versum: turn                                       3. thermos: heat
4. facio factum: do, make                                4. zoon: animal
5. scribo scriptum: write
6. plico plicatum: fold


Medieval Literature: Make final corrections on your Beowulf paper. Read the remainder of The Magna Carta.

Medieval History: Read Chapters 13 and 14 in SWB's Medieval History. Please make sure your new study sheet in complete. We will review it in class.
Choose a topic for your project. I will post the specs this week.

US History: Read Chapter 4 of BJU's US History.
Choose your topic for your history project. I will post the specs this week.

Thursday Afternoon Class

Vocabulary: Quiz on the new ten Greek and Latin roots. This will just be definitions.
You will find them below:

Latin:                                                          Greek:
1. vivo victum: live                                  1. mikros: small
2. pater patris: father                                2. polis: city
3. mater matris: mother                            3. megas: large, great, big
4. frater fratis: brother                              4. demos: the people, the citizens
5. populus: people
6. magnus: great, large, big

Literature: Please bring Rifles for Watie to class.
Research and record three facts apiece on Alfred Lord Tennyson, Robert Browning, and Harold Keith.

Begin your essay on The Scarlet Pimpernel. Your rough draft is due next week. Choose a topic from last week's blog and write 500-600 words. Please remember our discussion from class. You should have an introduction, three main facts with examples, and a conclusion.
Do not worry about MLA format this week. Work on the content of your paper. Your rough draft must be a complete paper.

Pronouns

These are the pronouns you must know next week:

Subjective Case                     Objective Case                 Possessive Case          
1. I                                              1. me                            1. mine                      
2. you                                         2. you                           2. yours                      
3. he                                           3. him                           3. his                        
4. she                                          4. her                            4. hers                          
5. it                                             5. it                               5. its                          
6. we                                          6. us                             6. ours                            
7. they                                        7. them                         7. theirs                      



Reflective Case

1. myself
2. yourself/yourselves
3. himself
4. herself
5. itself
6. ourselves
7. themselves

Tuesdays and Thursdays High School Classes

Grammar: Be prepared to write the list of pronouns. Please be able to divide them into cases.
I will put the list on a separate blog entry.

Vocabulary: Quiz on the new ten Greek and Latin root words. They are as follows:

Latin:                                                             Greek:
1. vivo victum: live                                        1. polis: city
2. magnus: big, great, large                            2. mikros: small
3. pater patris: father                                      3. megas: great, large, big
4. mater matris: mother                                  4. demos: people, the citizens
5. frater fratis: brother
6. populus: people



Medieval Literature: Write a 800-1000 word essay on Beowulf. Your rough draft will be due next week.
Make sure it is in MLA format and use specific examples from the book.
 Choose from one of the following options:

1. Discuss the idea of good versus evil in the epic. Use specific examples from the book. You may use the ideas of others if you give them credit.

2. Discuss the idea of gold and treasure in the epic. Use specific examples from the book. Use research to use ideas of others, but give them credit in your text.


3. Discuss the Christian element in epic. Tis was a pagan time. Why is this interesting or even possible?
Use specific examples from the book. Use other information, but give the authors credit.

Please remember , this is your rough draft, but you must finish the entire paper. No partial documents.


Medieval History: 
Read Chapters 9-12 of SWB's Medieval History. 
Please be considering a topic from Chapters 1-25 for your history project. Due Nov. 18.


American History: Read Chapter 3 in BJU's US History. 
Your history project will be due on Nov. 18. Please choose your topic soon. ( from Chapters 1-10)

Thursday afternoon World Literature

Vocabulary: Please be prepared for a quiz on all 20 Greek and Latin roots. You must know the origins, definitions and derivatives. They are listed on a separate blog entry.

Literature: Please finish reading The Scarlet Pimpernel. Look at Purdue OWL. Review and study MLA format.

Essay choices for September 25. Look at these and see if you can work on a plan of attack.
I will give you the specific assignment on Thursday.

The following were taken from www.collegedaleacademy.com:

1. Bravery is a theme of The Scarlet Pimpernel. It is important to many of the characters. Choose three characters and explain how they demonstrate bravery. Use specific examples from the book.

2. In many ways, Sir Percy Blakeney is an ideal man. Choose three of the listed traits and explain how Percy models them- bravery, loyalty, patience, intelligence or cunning, fairness,honor. Give specific examples from the book.

3. Marguerite endures many trials before the end of the book. Choose three of her trials and discuss what lessons she learns through these experiences. Please give specific examples from the book.

Thursday morning Medieval Literature and History

 Vocabulary: Quiz on the 20 Greek and Latin roots. You must know the origins, definitions and one derivative. They are listed on a separate blog post.

Grammar: Please be prepared for the test on nouns, articles and adjectives.

Literature: Please finish reading Beowulf.  Also, please make sure you have a copy of the History of the Magna Carta.

History: Test on Chapters 1-8 in SWB's Medieval History.

Greek and Latin roots with origins and derivatives

Latin:

1. trans: across, over, beyond, through                                 transportation, transcontinental
2. terra: land                                                                         territory, terrace
3. dormio dormitum: sleep                                                  dormitory, dormant
4. annus: year                                                                       annual, anniversary
5. stella: star                                                                          stellar, constellation
6. arbor arboris: tree                                                           arboretum, Arbor Day
7. tempus temporis: time                                                     temporary, tempo
8. inter: between, among, amid                                            international, interaction
9. ars artis: art, skill                                                              art, skill


Greek:                                                                

1. bios: life                                                                           biology, biosphere
2. techne: art, skill                                                               technical, technique
3. para: beside. along with                                                  parable, parallel
4. chronos: time                                                                  chronology, chronic
5. dendron: tree                                                                  dendrophile, rhododendron
6. astron: star                                                                      astronaut, asteroid
7. petros: rock, stone                                                          petrified, Peter
8. lithos: stone                                                                     lithograph, paleolithic
9. hypnos: sleep                                                                  hypnosis, hypnotic
10. geo: earth                                                                      geography, George
11. dia: through, between, across, apart                              diameter, diagonal

Tuesday Classes

Vocabulary: Quiz on the 20 Greek and Latin roots. You should know the definition, origin and one derivative. They are as follows:

Latin:
1. trans: across, over, beyond, through                     transport, transcontinental
2. terra: land                                                             territory, terrace
3. dormio dormitum: sleep                                      dormitory, dormant
4. annus: year                                                           annual, anniversary
5. stella: star                                                              stellar, constellation
6. arbor arboris: tree                                               arboretum, Arbor Day
7. tempus temporis: time                                         temporal, temporary
8. inter: between, among, amid                                international, interaction
9. ars artis: art, artist                                                 artist, art



Greek:

1. bios: life                                                              biology, bionic
2. techne: art, skill                                                   technology, technique
3. para: beside, along with                                     parable, parallel
4. chronos: time                                                     chronology, chronic
5. dendron: tree                                                     dendrophile, rhododendron
6. astron: star                                                         astronaut, asteroid
7. petros: rock, stone                                             petrified, Peter
8. lithos: stone                                                       lithograph, paleolithic
9. hypnos: sleep                                                    hypnosis, hypnophobia
10. geo: earth                                                         geology, George
11. dia: through, between, across, apart                diameter, diagonal

Grammar: Test next week. Review nouns, articles and adjectives.

Medieval Literature:   Finish reading Beowulf. Please make sure you have a copy of the History of the Magna Carta.

COLD WRITING: Hannah, I apologize for not using your prompt today. We will use it next week.

Medieval History: Test on Chapters 1-8 in SWB's Medieval History.

US History: Test on Chapters 1-2 in BJU's US History.

Justin has volunteered to bring snacks next week. Turner, thank you for today.

Thursday afternoon class

Vocabulary: Quiz on the second set of Greek and Latin roots. They are listed separately on the blog.

Literature: Read from the chapter entitled "Lord Grenville's Ball" to the chapter entitled "Calais".
Write at least one paragraph making a prediction about the outcome of the book or the identity of the Scarlet Pimpernel.

We will begin looking at form and format next week.

Thursday Bluffton Class

Vocabulary: Quiz on the second set of Greek and Latin roots. They are listed separately on the blog.

Grammar:  Paraphrase the Pledge of Allegiance.
( Ross and Matthew: paraphrase the selection from Wind and the Willows.)
Test on nouns, adjectives and articles will be September 25.


Literature:  Read Lines 1144-2081 in Beowulf.
Watch for examples of alliteration, kenning and references to God.

History: Review study sheets for Chapters 1-8.
We will have a review and test on September 25.

Dakota has volunteered to bring snacks next week.

Greek and Latin Roots for tests on 9/16 and 9/18

Latin:

1. stella: star
2. arbor arboris: tree
3. tempus temporis: time
4. inter: between, among, amid
5. ars artis: art, skill



Greek: 
1. dendron: tree
2. chronos: time
3. para: beside, along with
4. techne: art, skill
5. bios: life

Tuesday Classes

Vocabulary: Quiz on the following:

Latin:
1. stella: star
2. arbor arboris: tree
3. tempus temporis
4. inter: between, among, amid
5. ars artis: art, skill

Greek: 
1. dendron: tree
2. chronos: time
3. para: beside, along with
4. techne: art, skill
5. bios: life

Grammar:
Paraphrase the Pledge of Allegiance.

Cold Writing: Hannah Wise is responsible for the prompt.

Medieval Literature: Read Lines 1144-2355 in Beowulf.

Medieval History: Review study sheets for Chapters 1-8 in SWB's Medieval History.
Test on September 23.

American History: Complete Content Questions at the end of Chapters 1 and 2 of BJU's US History.
Test on September 23.
Map test on the thirteen colonies.

Thursday afternoon: World Literature

Please read the assignments carefully. You will want to pace yourself this week to finish the work.

Vocabulary: Quiz on the first 10 Greek and Latin roots. They are listed on a separate blog entry.

Literature: Read Chapters 1-9 in The Scarlet Pimpernel. This is page 80 in my book.
Watch carefully for the parallel between Britain and France.
If you were given a history research question, please be ready with your information.

Writing: Write one paragraph describing your favorite person. Please do use any physical description.

Thursday a.m. Medieval Literature Bluffton

It was so nice to be back with you today. God is so good to me!

Assignments:

Grammar: Complete Exercises 1-3 in Analytical Grammar, Section 1.

Vocabulary: Quiz on the first 10 Greek and Latin roots. They are listed separately on the blog.

Literature: Read lines 1-1144 in Beowulf. Please watch for alliteration, kenning, and references to the one, true God. Be ready to talk about them.

History: Make sure you have completed the study sheet on Chapters 1-2 in SWB's Medieval History.
Read Chapters 3-8.

Tuesday Classes

Assignments:

Grammar: Complete exercises 1-3 in Section 1. Nouns, articles and adjectives.

Vocabulary: Quiz on 10 Greek and Latin roots. They are listed on a separate blog entry.

Medieval Lit: Define the vocabulary words from Beowulf. Please keep these in your notebook.
Read Lines 1-1144. Watch for alliteration and keening. Please be able to share an example of each.

Medieval History: Read Chapters 3-8 in SWB's Medieval History.
Complete study sheet on chapter 1 and 2.

US History: Read Chapter 2 in BJU's US History.

I had a wonderful first day. I am praying for each of you as you work hard and learn.

Vocabulary Test on 9/9 and 9/11

Latin:
1. trans: across, over, beyond, through
2. terra: land
3. dormio dormitum: sleep
4. annus: year


Greek:
1. dia: through, between, across, apart
2. geo: earth
3. hypnos: sleep
4. lithos: stone
5. petros: rock, stone
6. astron: star

New School Year

Dear Ones,

God has blessed me so much. I never thought I would be teaching in the 2014-2015 school year. I am so grateful for the opportunity. I plan to begin on September 2 for my Beaufort classes and on September 4 for the Bluffton class and the younger Beaufort class.

Please know if you have reached this blog, all assignments will be posted here. They are simple and to the point.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at srfowler79@gmail.com.

God bless you all and our school year. My trust is in Him alone,
Stephanie Fowler

Assignments for the first day:irsday

High school Literature: Do NOT read any  in Beowulf. I want to introduce the book properly.
Medieval History: Please read Chapters 1-2 in The History of the Medieval World by SWB.
US History:  Read Chapter 1 in BJU's US History.
Younger Lit Class: Do NOT read any in The Scarlet Pimpernel.

Thursday p.m. American Literature and History

We only have one more class time together. The time seems to fly by.
We will meet at one to watch the end of To Kill a Mockingbird. Please read Chapters 16-18.

I will have your grade reports in class.

Congratulations to Paul and Tristin for completing high school.
May God bless you both.

You are invited to Moe's in Bluffton to have lunch with my morning class on Thursday. We will meet around 11:45 and leave by 12:30 for the beginning of your class.


Katie,
Read Chapters 21 and 22 of US History.

Thursday a.m. Ancient History and Literature

Thank you all who helped with the filming, and thank you to the Mullinax family for hosting us.
We will continue our filming on Thursday morning. We will quickly gather and make our way back to our "set".

Please wear the same clothes for filming purposes and also bring water, bug repellent and a chair if you need one.

Everyone should know his/her lines.

It is our plan to go to Moe's to eat after the filming. Your mom may collect you there around 12:30, or you may ride back to Mr. Griz's office with me.

History: Read the remaining chapters of SWB's Ancient History. Complete the study sheet.

I will have your grade reports in class.

God bless you all,
Stephanie

Thursday p.m. American Literature

Lera and Tanner,

It has been a privilege to work with you both this year. We will meet Tuesday afternoon to see the end of To Kill a Mockingbird. Please read Chapters 16-18.

I will have your grade reports in class.

Tuesday a.m. Ancient Literature and History

 We have come to end of another school year. The time seems to go faster and faster.
We will meet at Habersham one more time. to finish the filming. Please remember to wear the same clothes. If you have any set up responsibilities, please try and be there a little early.

History: I hope we will have time to review the study sheet. Do your best to complete all the material.

I will have your grade reports in class.

Tuesday p.m. American Literature

Please read Chapter 16-18 of To Kill a Mockingbird. We will finish the film in class.
Next week will be our last class.

God bless.

Tuesday a.m. Ancient Literature and History

Literature:
Today was so much fun. Thank you all for your hard work. I am looking forward to finishing the filming next week.
Next week will be our last class. Please remember to meet at Habersham and wear exactly the same clothes. We have to recreate the same day of filming.
Please look at the script and come ready to finish the scenes. We need to recreate the hut and other sets.

History: You will find a study sheet attached to an email for each of you. Please spend the needed time on this last study sheet. I will collect them on Tuesday.

Thursday p.m. American Literature and History

Literature: Please make sure you have completed My Antonia by Willa Cather.
We will begin the film To Kill a Mockingbird in class. Please make sure you have a copy of the text. The majority of the class time will be used for this film.


History: Katie, Please read Chapters 19-20 in BJU's US History.
I will be ready with the study sheet for Chapters 21 and 22.

Thursday a.m. Ancient Literature and History

Please read the following in African Myths and Legends. There are a few online, so if you do not have the book, that may be a solution.

" The Spider and the Squirrel"
"The Tortoise and the Lizard"
" Tug of War"
" Two Brothers"

I will send you an email of the script for our movie making venture. We may also have a change of venue.

Please write a 500-600 essay on Till We Have Faces. Choose from one of the following:

1. Describe Orual's childhood. How did it shape her adulthood and her actions?
2. How does C.S. Lewis use the character of the Fox in the story?
3. Orual claims she writes her story for what reason? Is is effective? ( you may use first person in this essay)


History: Chapters 75-79 in SWB's Ancient History.

Tuesday p.m. American Literature

Vocabulary: Please complete your vocabulary work for class.

Literature: Choose one character from My Antonia and write an essay explaining the character's role in the story and why you think Cather painted the character the way she did. Give specific examples from the book.

If you have any outstanding work, please get it to me.

God bless.

Tuesday a.m. Ancient History and Literature

History:
Please read Chapter 76 in SWB's Ancient History. I know that this skips chapter 75, but I will lecture on that material. We will complete the study sheet in class.


Literature: Read the myths:
" The Spider and the Squirrel"
" The Tortoise and the Lizard"
" Tug of War"
" The Two Brothers"

Also, if you volunteered to make a prop, please bring them to class. Hannah and I will work on the script and let you know if you have a part.

Write a 500-600 word essay on one of the following:

Till We Have Faces

1. Describe Orual's childhood. How did it shape her actions and her adulthood?
2. How does  C.S. Lewis use the character of the Fox in the story?
3. Orual claims she writes her book for what reason? Is it effective? ( you may use first person in this essay)

American Literature (For Everyone)

Good morning, I cannot tell you have much I miss being with you all. I will be back next week, so please finish reading My Antonia. We are going to write a short essay and move on to Mockingbird. Please make sure you have copy in class. We will be using the film to keep us on track. It should be fun!

Ancient History and Literature (For Everyone)

Hello all, I know you are all busy with the end of your classes. I am praying for us all. Please read the remainder of Till We Have Faces this week. I have posted the essay prompts, but I want us all to discuss the text. I will be back next week, so you may wait to turn in your essays on the following week. I also want you to bring your African myths and legends book to class. We are going to do double duty. History: Read Chapters 69- 74 this week. These chapters cover Rome tightening its grasp to Roman Liberators. Thank you for your patience with me. God bless!

American Literature and History ( For everyone)

Vocabulary: Exam will be on April 29/ May 1. Use the new study sheet to prepare. You will need to know derivatives, definitions and origins.

Literature: Read the  Book 1 and Book 2 of My Antonia by April 29/ May 1.

God bless.

Please make sure you have a copy of To Kill a Mockingbird.

Ancient Literature and History (For everyone)

Vocabulary: Please study the study sheet and be ready for the exam on April 29/May 1.
You will need to know origins, derivatives and definitions.

History: Your history test will be on April 29/May 1. Use the new study sheet to prepare. Bluffton class- you will get this in class on Thursday.

Literature: Please make sure I have your finished paper.
Read Chapters 15-21 of Till We Have Faces. 
Student leaders for discussion are : Lelani and Woods.


God bless you all!!!


Essay questions for May 6/8.

Choose from one of the following:
MLA format, 500-600 words.

1. Describe Orual's childhood. How did it shape her actions and her adulthood?

2. How does C.S. Lewis use the character of the Fox in the story?

3. Orual claims she writes her book for what reason? Is it effective? ( You may use first person with this essay)

American History ( Friday)

Girls,

Read Chapters 21 and 22 in your text.
We will meet again on Tuesday afternoon.

Thursday p.m. American Literature

Vocabulary: Review words from your study sheet. We will review in class for the exam on May 1.

Literature: Read the remainder of Book I of My Antonia.
Great job on your papers. It is nice to be finished, isn't it?

Please make sure you have a copy of To Kill a Mockingbird.

History: Complete your take home test.

Tuesday a.m. Ancient Literature and History

Vocabulary: Review your study sheet with the Greek and Latin roots. We will continue our review and the exam will be on May 1.


Literature: Finish your papers. It will feel great to get them off your plate.
Read Chapters 6-14 in Till We Have Faces.

 History: Be ready for review on Chapters 57-68. Exam will be May 1.

Please make sue you have a copy of African Myths and Legends. Now that we are at the end of school, everything will happen quickly.

God bless.

American History

Please make sure you have read Chapter 20 and have completed the study sheet for 19 and 20.
We will meet Friday at 10. (Common Ground)

Tuesday p.m. American Literature

Vocabulary:  Using your study sheet, be ready for a review in class. You will need to know all derivatives, origins, and definitions. The exam will be on April 29.

Literature: Complete your research paper.
Read My Antonia. Complete all of book 1.

Please make sure you have a copy of To Kill a Mockingbird.

0ur timeline for the end of class is as follows:

April 22- My Antonia.
               Vocabulary review

April 29  My Antonia
              Vocabulary Exam


May 5  Paper due on My Antonia
            Begin Mockingbird

May 12 Mockingbird 

May 19 Mockingbird 

Tuesday a.m. Ancient Literature and Literature

Vocabulary: Using your new study sheet, be ready for a review in class. Exam will be on April 29.
You will need to know all definitions, origins and derivatives.

Literature: Please finish any papers due. Grades will close soon.
Read CHapters 6-15 of Till We Have Faces.


History: Read and complete study sheet on Chapters 67 and 68 of SWB's Ancient History.

The timeline for our time left is as follows:

April 22   Till We Have Faces
                 Vocabulary Review
                 History review with new study sheet


April 29  Till We Have Faces
               Big Vocabulary exam
               History test on Chapters 57-69

May 5    Paper due on Till We Have Faces
              History- Chapters 70-78
              African myth work in class

May 12  Filming
              History- Chapters 79-87

May 19  Filming
             Final for history

Thursday p.m. American Literature and History

Vocabulary: I have made a study sheet for all 50 Greek and Latin roots. I will bring them to class so we can begin our review.

Literature: Final drafts of papers are due.
Read Chapters 1-5 of My Antonia.

History: Take home test due.

Thursday a.m. Ancient Literature and History

Vocabulary: I have made a study sheet for all 50 Greek and Latin roots. I will bring it to class and we will begin our review.

Literature: I am still finishing corrections. I will continue to get word to all of you. In the meantime, read Chapters 1-5 of Till We Have Faces.

History: Bring all study sheets for Chapters 57-65 to class. Please make sure they are complete.

Tuesday p.m. American Literature

Vocabulary: I am making a large study sheet for all 50 Greek and Latin roots for a future test. I will bring them to class.

Literature: Final draft of your paper is due.
Please make sure you have read Chapters 1-5 of My Antonia.

Tuesday a.m. Ancient History and Literature

Vocabulary: I am creating a study sheet for all 50 Greek and Latin roots. I will have them in class.

Literature: Please make sure you have made any corrections on your paper. Your final draft is due on Tuesday.
Make sure you have read Chapters 1-5 of Till We Have Faces.

History: Review Chapter 58 through 65 study sheets. We will review for a test in class.

Thank you all for your patience this week.

Thursday p.m. American Literature and History

Vocabulary: No quiz this week!!

Literature: I will provide feedback as soon as possible. That way you can work on the final drafts of your papers. Please wait and bring them on April 17.
Read the introduction and Chapters 1-2 of My Antonia.

HIstory: Read Chapter 18 of BJU's US History and complete the study sheet.

Thursday a.m. Ancient Literature and History

Vocabulary: No quiz this week!!

Literature: Please write your rough drafts and email them to me at srfowler79@gmail.com by 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 10. If you have any questions, please use the same method.
I will do my best to respond to you as soon as I can.
 Please read Chapters 2 and 3 of Till We Have Faces.

Thank you all for your patience.

Tuesday p.m. American Literature

Vocabulary: NO quiz this week!

Literature: Write the rough drafts of your paper. Please email them to me at srfowler79@gmail.com. by  2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8.
If you have any questions, please contact me in the same way.

Remember, there is no class next week.

Tuesday a.m. Ancient History and literature

Vocabulary: No vocabulary quiz.

Literature: Work on your rough draft. Please email it to srfowler79@gmail.com by 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8. I will do my best to offer feedback quickly.
And please read two chapters in Till We Have Faces. That will be chapters 2 and 3.


History: Read Chapters 64 and 65 of SWB's Ancient History. Answer the questions on the handout.

I will be praying for each of you.

US History Friday morning

Please read Chapter 17 and be ready for the study sheet on Chapter 18.
We will meet Tuesday at 3:30.

Thursday p.m. American Literature and History

Vocabulary: Quiz on Greek and Latin roots. The words are listed separately on a blog entry. The first word is "gradus". You are responsible for definitions, origins and derivatives.

Literature: Rough draft of your paper is due. We will edit in class. Please bring your copy of My Antonia to class.

History: Complete take home test on Chapters 15 and 16.

Thursday a.m. Ancient History and Literature

Vocabulary: Quiz on Greek and Latin root words. You must know definitions, origins and derivatives.
                      They are listed on the separate blog entry. The first word is "gradus".


Literature: Read Chapter one of Till We Have Faces. Continue to work on your paper. Be ready with your outline and your introduction.

History: Read Chapters 63 and 64 of SWB's Ancient History.

Tuesday p.m. American Literature

Vocabulary:
Quiz on the words for the week. You must know origin, derivative, and definition.
The first word is "elektron".

 Literature: 
Continue work on your outline and rough draft for your Gatsby paper. Use the handout and the Purdue writing lab workshop to help.
 Please bring My Antonia to class.

Tuesday a.m. Ancient Literature and History

Vocabulary: Quiz on the words of the week. You must know origin, derivative and definition. They are listed on a separate blog entry.

Literature: Finish you outline and begin working on the rough draft of your paper.
Use your OWL handout or the Purdue writing lab website to help.
Please bring Till We Have Faces to class.

History: Read Chapters 64 and 65 of SWB's Ancient History.
I will prepare a study sheet for class.

Vocabulary March 25-27 (Test next week)

Latin:
1. gradus: step, degree: gradual
2. plus pluris: more, many: plural
3. duco ductum: draw, attract: conduct
4. ago actum: do, act, drive: act
5. pendo pensum: hang down, weigh: pensive




Greek:
1. elektron: amber; electricity
2. akros: topmost, high point: acrobat
3. kata: down,against: catastrophe
4. ana: up, back again, along: analysis
5. hyper: above, overly: hyperbole

Biology Lab

Our next lab will be on April 4. We will dissect the frog. Before that time, complete the Field Observation in Module 13. This is for homework. Please enter your results into your notebook. I will check them.

Friday American History

Ladies,

Be ready for a test on Tuesday. We will meet at Common Ground at 3:30.

God bless,
Mrs. F

Thursday p.m. American Literature and History

Vocabulary: Quiz on the new Greek and Latin roots. They are listed on the separate blog entry. You are responsible for the definitions, origins and derivatives.

Literature: Begin your rough draft of your paper. Bring all of your work to class. Please make sure you have a copy of My Antonia.

 History: Finish reading Chapter 16 of BJU's US History.

Thursday a.m. Ancient History and Literature

Vocabulary: Quiz on new Greek and Latin roots. The words are on the separate blog entry. You are only responsible for definitions.

Literature: Choose your three characters for your research paper. Please complete at least 6 hours of research. Bring a record of all sources to class.
Bring your copy of Till We Have Faces to class.

History: Read Chapters 61 and 62 of SWB's Ancient History.

US History

Thank you all for meeting me yesterday. That will be helpful.

Please complete the study sheet on Chapter 16 after you read the chapter. See you Friday morning.

BJU US History

Tuesday p.m. American Literature

Vocabulary: Quiz on the Greek and Latin words for this week. You will need to know definition and one derivative for each.

Literature: Using your research complete your outline for your paper.
Bring it to class. Record any information on sources.

Please make sure you have a copy of My Antonia.

Tuesday a.m. Ancient History and Literature

Vocabulary:
Quiz on Greek and Latin roots with one derivative. Listed on the separate blog entry. The first word is "hypo".


Literature: Begin research for your paper. You should spend at least 6 hours on your research work.
Choose three characters and use the spec list from class. Bring a record of all 5 sources to class.
Please bring Til We Have Faces to class.


History: Read chapters 61-63 in SWB's Ancient History.

Greek and Latin roots for the week of March 18

Please know definition and one derivative for each.

Greek:

1. hypo: under, below: hypodermic

Latin:

1. super: on top, above, over: super

2. sub: under, below, beneath: submarine

3. rumpo ruptum: break, burst: abrupt

4. pax pacis: peace: peace

5. specto spectatum: to look at, see: inspect

6. vox vocis: voice: voice

7. loquor locutus: speak; eloquent

8. felox felicis: happy: felicity

9. fides: faith: fidelity

Friday a.m. American History

We will meet at 3:30 on Tuesday at Common Ground.

History: Complete study sheet on Chapter 15. Read the first half of of Chapter 16 of BJU's US History.

Thursday p.m. American Literature

 Literature: Please begin your research for research paper. Choose your topic and make a skeleton outline. Bring all information about your sources to class.

Vocabulary: Quiz on the last ten Greek and LAtin roots. Please know their definitions, derivatives, and origins.

Katie, Please finish your study sheet of Chapter 15.

Thursday a.m. Ancient Literature and History

Vocabulary: Quiz on the last ten definitions, dervatives and origins. They are listed on a separate blog entry.

Literature: Read Antigone. Please keep characterization in mind when you read.

History: Read Chapters 58-60 of SWB's Ancient History.

Vocabulary: Derivatives for 3/ 11-13

Derivatives are in the bold print.

 Latin: 
1. solos: alone, only    solo
2. rideo risum: laugh, make fun of  ridiculous
3. laboro laboratum: work   labor
4. durus: hard to the touch, strong  durable
5. bellum: war  antebellum

Greek:
1. monos: alone, solitary  monologue
2. ergon: work  ergonomics
3. barbaros: foreign  barbarians
4. orthos: straight, correct  orthodontist
5. dokein: think, have an opinion  doxology, dogma

Tuesday p.m. American Literature:

Vocabulary: Quiz on the derivatives for last week's Greek and Latin roots. They are listed on this week's blog.

Literature: Following the specs, choose your research topic. Spend time gathering sources. Please bring a skeleton outline to class. You will probably need to spend around 6 hours this week on research.

Tuesday a.m. Ancient Literature and History

Vocabulary: Quiz on the last ten Greek and Latin roots. They are listed on last week's blog. The first word is "solos".

 Literature: Read Antigone. 

History: Read Chapters 58-60 in SWB's Ancient History.

BIology Lab

I thought the dissection of the crayfish went well. We will meet on March 21 for the perch lab. Please bring your notebooks to class.

Friday American History

I am working on another day to meet. I will let you know.

Read Chapter 15 of BJU's US History
Be ready for test on Chapters 13 and 14.

Movie night TBA.

Thursday p.m. American Literature

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

Literature: Finish reading The Great Gatsby.

Thursday Ancient History and Literature

Vocabulary: Quiz on the last Greek and Latin roots. They are listed on a separate blog entry.

Literature: Finish epic. Bring your copy of Antigone to class.

History: Be ready for discussion on Chapters 54-57 IN SWB's Ancient History.

Tuesday p.m. American Literature

Vocabulary: Quiz in the last ten Greek and latin roots. They are listed separately on the blog. The first word is "solos".

 Literature: Finish reading The Great Gatsby.

New Greek and Latin roots. 3/6

Latin:
1. solos: alone, only
2. rideo risum: laugh, make fun of
3. laboro laboratum: work
4. durus: hard to the touch, strong
5. bellum: war



Greek:
1. monos: alone, solitary
2. ergon: work
3. barbaros: foreign
4. orthos: straight, correct
5. dokein: think, have an opinion

BIology Lab

We will have lab on Friday, March 7. More dissection!!!

Tuesday a.m. Ancient Literature and History

Vocabulary: No quiz this week.

Literature: Epics are due on March 11. Please bring your copy of Antigone to class.

History: Read Chapters 54-57 in SWB's Ancient History.

I enjoyed the time with all of you in Columbia. It is so nice to make memories.
Thanks for your wonderful behavior!!

Friday American History

Ladies,

Read Chapter 14 and we will finish the study sheet in class.
Please make sure you have your books with you in class.

Good work on your tests!!!!

Adeline, if you need the study sheet, shoot me an email.

Thursday p.m. American Literature and History

Vocabulary: Quiz on the new Greek and Latin roots. They are listed separately on last week's vocabulary entry. The first word is "hypo".

Literature: Read Chapters 6 and 7 of The Great Gatsby.
Please do some research on Fitzgerald and his way of life and success.

History: Read Chapter 14 and finish study sheet for Chapters 13 and 14 in BJU's US History.

Thursday a.m. Ancient History and Literature

Vocabulary: No quiz this week.

Literature: Work on your epic.  They are due on the 13th. Please make sure you have a copy of Antigone.

History: Read Chapters 54-57 in SWB's Ancient History.

See you Tuesday for the field trip.

Tuesday p.m. American Literature

Vocabulary: No quiz next week.

Literature: Read Chapters 6 and 7 of The Great Gatsby.

Tuesday a.m. Ancient Literature and History

The field trip is next week. Please make sure that you have all details. If your parents have a questions, please have them call me.

Please work on your epics and make sure that you have a copy of Antigone.

Thursday p.m. American Literature and History

Vocabulary: Quiz on the ten new Greek and Latin roots. They are listed on last week's vocabulary entry, The first word is "elektron".

Literature: Read Chapters 4 and 5 of The Great Gatsby.  Watch for symbolism and figures of speech.

History: Katie, complete your test for Chapters 11 and 12.  I will bring you a study sheet for 13 and 14. next week and we will continue.

Thursday a.m. Ancient Literature and History

Vocabulary: Quiz in the ten new Greek and Latin roots. They are on last week's vocabulary post. The first word is "elektron".

Literature: Work on your epics. They are due March 6. We will hold a small workshop in class on converting prose into the required epic form.  Please bring all of your work to class.
The next reading selection is Antigone. Please make sue you have o March 6.

History: Test on Chapters 47-53. Use your study sheet to study.

Field trip will be March 4.

Greek and Latin roots words 2/19/2014

Greek:
1. hypo: under, below

Latin:
1. super: on top, above, over
2. sub: under, below, beneath
3. rumpo ruptum: break, burst, split
4. pax pacis: peace
5. specto specatum: to look at, see
6. vox vocis: voice
7. loquor locutus: speak
8. felix felicis: happy
9. fides: faith, trust
10. hypo: under, below   (Only Greek root word)

Tuesday p.m. American Literature

Vocabulary: Quiz on 10 new Greek and Latin roots. Your words are listed on last week's blog entry. The first word is "elektron".


Literature: Read Chapters 4 and 5 of The Great Gatsby.

Tuesday a.m. Ancient Literature and History

Vocabulary: Quiz on the new Greek and Latin root words. They will be listed on a separate blog entry.

Literature: Now that you have finished three important epics, it is time to write one yourself.
Please be ready with your story on paper. We will "workshop" in class to make sure you will be ready.
Your own epic is due on March 4.
Make sure your epic has the elements of an epic. It should be between 1200-3600 words.

History: Test on Chapters 47-53. Use your study sheet.

Field trip on March 4.

Biology Lab

We will meet on February 21.
Be ready to dissect the earth worm.
Please bring your goggles!!!

Friday American History

Field trip next Friday. We will meet at the church at 8:30 a.m.
You will need lunch money and $3.00 for the fort.

Read Chapter 13 of BJU's US History.

Thursday p.m. American Literature and History

Vocabulary: Quiz on the 10 new Latin roots. They are listed on last week's blog.
Be careful. The first word is "primus".

Literature: Read Chapters 1-3 of The Great Gatsby.  Watch for figures of speech and symbolism.
Please bring your text to class.

History: Katie, you will receive your test on Chapters 11 and 12.

Field trip March 4.

Thursday a.m. Ancient Literature and History

Vocabulary: Quiz on 10 new Latin roots. Be careful looking at the list. It begins with "primus".

Literature: Finish reading The Aeneid. 
Work on ideas for your epic.

History: Read Chapters 50-52 in SWB;s Ancient History.

Field trip March 4.
Details to follow!!!

Tuesday p.m. American Literature

Vocabulary: Quiz on the new Greek and Latin roots. They are listed on last week's vocabulary blog post. The first word is "primus". Be careful to study the correct list.

Literature: Read Chapters 1-3 in The Great Gatsby.

Tuesday a.m. Ancient History and Literature

Vocabulary: Quiz on new Greek and Latin roots. They are listed on the separate blog entry for 2/11/2014.


Literature: Read Books 11 and 12 of The Aeneid.
                   Consider ideas for you own epic.

History: Read Chapters 51-53 in SWB's Ancient History.
              Complete study sheet.