Ancient Literature

No Vocabulary this week!

Assignment: Read chapters 12-16 of the Iliad. 

Heroes in Literature

Vocabulary: Quiz on these roots next week.

Latin
1. bellum: war, combat

2. laboro: work

3. rideo risum: laugh

4. solus: alone

5. fides: faith, trust

Greek

6. dokeim: think, have an opinon

7. orthos: straight, correct

8. barbaros: foreign 

9. ergon: work

10. monos: alone, solitary

Assignment: Read chapters 4-6 in King Arthur. 

Ancient Literature

Vocabulary: Quiz on these 10 words next week.

1. rouse: to bring out of a stage of sleep
2. hordes: a large group
3. thwart: to oppose successfully
4. wallow: to live self-indulgently
5. seething: to surge or foam as if boiling
6. couple: to fasten or link together
7. tempered: to strengthen through experience
8. reparations: compensation in money
9. burnished: a smooth glossy finish
10. brazen: like brass, as in sound, color, and strength

Assignment: Read books 8-11 of The Iliad. 

Heroes in Literature

Happy New Year. Our class will resume on Tuesday, January 3. I am anxious to see all of you.
Please read Chapters 6 and 7  of King Arthur.
See you soon!

Ancient Literature

Happy New Year. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 3.
I am looking forward to seeing all of you. I have grade reports ready for your progress reports.

Please read Books 6 and 7 of The Iliad. We will talk about our progress in class.

Heroes in Literature

Assignment: Read chapters 5-7 of King Arthur before the new year. Projects are due next week.

Bring a snack to share!

Ancient Literature

Assignment: Read book 5 of the Iliad. Projects are due next week. 

Bring a snack to share!