Saturday, May 17, 2014

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, May 13, 2014

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.

Saturday, May 10, 2014

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.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

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)


Thursday, May 1, 2014

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!