Thursday afternoon

Vocabulary: Quiz next week .

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

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


Literature: Read Chapters 13-19 of Robinson Crusoe.

Thursday morning ( Bluffton)

Vocabulary: Quiz next week on the following:

1. precipitate:  bring about abruptly
2. detrimental:  causing harm or injury
3. abhor: find repugnant
4. eradicate: destroy completely
5. harrowing: extremely painful
6. acquiesce: to agree
7. variegated: having a variety of colors
8. promontory: a natural elevation
9. epoch: a period marked by distinctive character
10. dissuade: to turn from by persuasion

Literature:  Read Chapters 19-23 in Frankenstein.


US History: If you have not made 100% on your presidents test, please be ready in class.
Read Chapter 14 and answer all Section Review questions. We will complete the 13/14 Study Sheet in class. Please bring your copy of 11/12.

Wednesday morning

Vocabulary:  Quiz next week. You need to know definitions and derivatives.

Greek:

1. hyper: above, overly ( hyperactive)

2. ana: up, back again ( analysis)

3. kata: down, against ( catacombs, catastrophe)

4. akros: topmost, high point ( acrobat)

5. elektron: amber ( electricity)

Latin:

1. pendo, pensum: hang down, weigh ( pensive, suspend)

2. ago, actum: act, do  drive ( act)

3. duco, ductum: draw, attract, lead ( conduct)

4. gradus: step, degree ( gradual, grade)

5. plus, pluris: more, many ( plural)

Literature: Read Chapters 13-19 in  Robinson Crusoe.

Tuesday morning

Vocabulary: Quiz next week on the following:

1. precipitate: bring about abruptly
2. detrimental: causing harm or injury
3. abhor: find repugnant
4. eradicate: destroy completely
5. harrowing: extremely painful
6. acquiesce: to agree
7. variegated: having a variety of colors
8. promontory: a natural elevation
9. a period marked by distinctive character
10. dissuade: to turn from by persuasion

Literature:  Read Chapters 19-23 in Frankenstein.


US History: If you have not made 100% on your presidents list, please be ready to take that next Tuesday.
Read Chapter 14 and answer all Section Review questions.
We will review study sheets in class. I will email you one for Chapters 13 and 14.

Thursday afternoon

Vocabulary : Quiz next week on the following:

Latin:
1. fides: faith ( fidelity)
2. felix, felicis: happy ( felicity)
3. loquor, locutus: speak (eloquent)
4. vox, vocis: voice (voice)
5. specto, spectatum: to look at (inspect)
6. pax, pacis: peace ( peace)
7. rumpo, ruptum: break, burst ( rupture)
8. sub: under, below ( submarine)
9. super: above, on top ( supervise)

Greek:
1. hypo: below ( hypodermic)

You are responsible for definitions and derivatives.

Literature: Make corrections to your papers.
Read Chapters 9-12 in Robinson Crusoe.

Thursday morning ( Bluffton)

Vocabulary:  Quiz next week.

1. infuse: fill, as with a certain quality
2. lustrous: reflecting light
3. lassitude: a feeling of lack of interest or encouragement
4. convalescence: gradual healing through rest
5. odious: detestable
6. fetter: a shackle for ankles or feet
7. placid: free from disturbance
8. vacillating: uncertain purpose or action
9. mien: a person's appearance or manner
10. languor: inactivity


Literature:  Read to Chapter 18 in Frankenstein.
Correct your Old Man and the Sea essay.

US History: If you have not made 100% on your president's list, you need to retake the quiz.
Read Chapter 13 and answer all Section Review Questions. If you have read Chapter 13, please move on to Chapter 14.

Wednesday morning girls

Vocabulary:  Quiz next week. You must know definitions and derivatives.

Latin:
1. fides: faith  ( fidelity)
2. felix, felcis: happy ( felicity)
3. loquor, locutus: speak  ( eloquent)
4. vox, vocis: voice ( voice)
5, specto, spectatum: to look at ( inspect)
6. pax, pacis: peace ( peace)
7. rumpo, ruptum: break, burst ( rupture)
8. sub: under, below ( submarine)
9. super: above, on top ( supervise)

Greek:
1. hypo: below ( hypodermic)

Literature:   Read Chapters 9-12 in Robinson Crusoe.

Tuesday morning class

Vocabulary: Quiz next week on the following:

1. infuse: fill, as with a certain quality
2. lustrous: reflecting light
3. lassitude: a feeling of lack of interest or encouragement
4. convalescence: gradual healing through rest
5. odious: detestable
6. fetter: a shackle for feet or ankles
7. placid: free from disturbance
8. vacillating: uncertain purpose or action
9. mien: a person's appearance or manner
10. languor: inactivity


Literature: Read to Chapter 18 in Frankenstein. 

US History: If you have not written the presidents, you need to make 100 to move on.
Read Chapter 13 and do all the questions for the Section Reviews.

Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon

Vocabulary: Please continue to review your present words. We will test next week on the same words. You should be ready.


Literature: Please read Chapters 5-8 of Robinson Crusoe.
Answer the following questions in your notebook and be ready to answer them in class:

1. What promise did Robinson make to his mother in order to receive a blessing from his father to go on his first voyage?

2.  Describe the setting of Chapter 2.

3. In Chapter 2, what kind of ship did Robinson stood the best chance for surviving the storm?

4. As the storm grew more violent, what did the Master, the Boatswain and many others do that Robinson found to be rather sensible under the circumstances?

5. What famous Bible story did the master 's son compare their dangerous voyage to, and what were the reasons for this comparison?

6. What was the master's son's advise to Robinson?

7. What decision did Robinson come to after thinking hard about his future?

Tuesday and Thursday morning classes

Hello all,

I cannot thank you all enough for bearing with me as I get my husband settled into his recovery. Thank you all for your sweet notes and most of all the prayers. We need every one of them.

Vocabulary: 
I want you all to continue to review the same vocabulary. There is really no need to add more words at this time. Be ready for your quiz the next time we gather. You should have all received the study sheet. Please let me know if you need it.


Literature:
Please continue to read Frankenstein. I want you to read Chapters 7-9.
I also want you to answer the following questions: Please have them in your notebooks when we meet again. You may need to do a little research.

1. Tell what the sailors first see in the distance.
2. Describe the man who boards the ship.
3. How does the man fulfill Walton's wishes?
4. Why does the man agree to tell Walton his story?
5. Describe Victor's childhood.
6. How does Elizabeth come into the Frankenstein's home?
7. How does Victor feel about Elizabeth?
8. Contrast Victor and Clerval.
9. Who are authors who fascinate Victor?
10. What does Caroline hope for Victor and Elizabeth?
11. What specific aspect of biology does Victor study?
12. How does Victor's dream take on the mood of a horror story.
13. What favor does Henry ask of Victor?
14. How does VIctor feel after reading Elizabeth's letter.


US History:
I am going to post the answers to the study sheet.

Thursday afternoon

Vocabulary: Quiz next week on the following:

( You must know definitions and derivatives)

Latin:

fides: faith ( fidelity)

felix, felcis: happy ( felicity)

loquor, locutus: speak (eloquent)

vox, vocis: voice (voice)

specto, spectatum: to look at  (inspect)

pax, pacis: peace ( peace)

rumpo, pumtum: break, burst ( rupture)

sub: under, below ( submarine)

super: above, on top ( supervise)

Greek:

hypo: under, beneath ( hypodermic)

 Read Chapters 1-4 in Robinson Crusoe.

 You will have a comprehension quiz.

Thursday morning ( Bluffton)

Vocabulary: Quiz next week on all 28  2016 words. I will try to make a separate study sheet later today.


Literature: Read the beginning letters and Chapters 1-6 of Frankenstein.
Please watch for tone and point of view of the author.

US History: Finish Chapter 12 and answer the questions on your study sheet. Please bring your study sheet to class.

As many of you know, my husband had an accident at work yesterday. I am going to do my best to carry on with class as usual, but I may have to adjust a little for his surgery. We are fine, but covet your prayers.

God bless you all,
Mrs. Fowler


P. S. My computer seems to be fine, please send me your papers and I will print them and get them back to you with corrections.

Wednesday morning girls

Vocabulary: Quiz next week on definitions and derivatives.

Latin:
1.  fides: faith ( fidelity)
2. felix, felcis: happy ( felicity)
3. loquor, locutus: speak ( eloquent)
4. vox, vocis: voice ( voice)
5. specto, spectatum: to look at ( inspect)
6. pax, pacis: peace ( peace)
7. rumpo, ruptum: break, burst ( rupture)
8. sub: under, below ( submarine)
9. super: above, on top ( supervise)

Greek:
1. hypo: under, below ( hypodermic)


Literature: Read Chapters 1-4 in Robinson Crusoe.

Tuesday morning

Vocabulary: Comprehensive quiz on the last three vocabulary lists. I will try to list the words and definitions later.

Literature:  Read Letters 1-3 of Frankenstein and Chapters 1-6.
Please make a character list as you read.

US History.  Read the remainder of Chapter 12 and fill out the study sheet. We will finish it in class.