Friday Medieval History and Lit

Vocabulary:  There are no new vocabulary words this week. Keep reviewing your cards.

Literature:  Please make sure that you have a copy of the History of the Magna Carta by James
                    Wheaton.
                    Write you character analysis for Beowulf. If should be 350-400 words in length and in
                    5 paragraph essay format. No citations are necessary, however do name the title and editor
                    in your text.

History: Test on Chapters 1-8.  Complete your study sheets for review.

Study session at 2 p.m.,  Monday at Common Ground. Kate let us know if you need help with transportation.

Monday/ Thursday American History and Lit

Vocabulary: Continue to review cards. We will add more on Monday.

History:  Test on Chapters 1 and 2 of BJU US History.
               Review your notes, questions, and terms from the chapter reviews.

Literature: Complete final draft of your character analysis.
                  You may email your paper for one more edit.

                  Read Chapters 31-35 of Uncle Tom's Cabin.

Tori, we missed you in class today.

Tuesday p.m. Medieval Literature

Vocabulary: There will be no quiz next week, but please continue to review your cards.

Literature: Write your character analysis using the "recipe" we discussed in class. It should be
                   350-400 words. This will be a rough draft to be edited in class.

                 Please make sure that you have a copy of The History of the Magna Carta by James K
                 Wheaton.

                Watch the You tube video called Beowulf (99 Luftballoons) by Nena

Wednesday a.m. American LIt

Vocabulary: There is no vocabulary quiz next week. Please, however, review your cards daily.

Literature: Read Chapters 22-26 of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
                  Consider the following questions:
                  1. How do Eva and Henrique differ in their treatment of slaves?
                  2. How does Stowe use Dodo in the story the show the character of others?
                  3. Why does the book call Eva a little evangelist?
                  4. How does Eva's death influence the other characters?

                 Write your character analysis. It should be between 350-400 words.
Please use the five paragraph "recipe" that we discussed in class.
This will be a rough draft. I will read them in class and return them to go home for correction.

Please make sure that you have a copy of Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane.
             

Tuesday Medieval Lit

Hello,
Thank you for your understanding about no class today. I will miss you all.
Here are your assignments:

Vocabulary:
Quiz on the current assignment. Keep reviewing!

Literature: Write a rough draft character analysis of your chosen character. Use the following guidelines:

The paper should be 350-400 words. Please keep it limited!
You may type or handwrite the paper.
It should be in five paragraph essay form.
You should state a clear thesis about your intent for your paper.
Paragraph one----Introduce your character and state a clear thesis
Para. 2-------------Present your first quality for your character. Explain this quality and give examples
Para. 3-------------Present your second quality with the same criteria.
Para. 4-------------Present your third quality with same criteria
Paragraph 5-------Wrap up your comments and restate your intent.

I will be looking for a clear thesis, organization and good transitions between paragraphs.
You do not have to site the book, but do give title and author in the text of your paper.

Please email me at srfowler79@gmail.com if you have any concerns. I will see you next week.

Monday/ Thursday American History and Lit

Vocabulary: Continue review of Greek and Latin roots with derivations.

History: Complete Chapter Review for Chapter 2. Finish what we started in class.
              Test will be next Monday.

Literature: Write the rough draft of your character analysis.
                    Use your notes and the informations from class.
                    It should be 350-400 words.
                    Please follow the five paragraph essay format.
                    First paragraph- introduce your character and his/her importance in the book (thesis)
                    Second paragraph- first character quality with examples from the book
                    Third paragraph- second quality with specific examples
                    Fourth paragraph- third quality
                    Fifth paragraph- explanation and wrap up

I will be watching for a clear thesis, organized thoughts, good transitions between paragraphs and a strong conclusion.
This may be typed or hand written.

Read Chapters 28-30 of Uncle Tom's Cabin.

Friday Medieval History and LIt

Vocabulary: Quiz on all 11 Greek and 10 Latin roots with their meanings.
                      You will also need to know 2 derivations for each.
                      These are posted on a separate blog entry marked Vocabulary for the week of 9/18-21.


Lit: Finish the epic of Beowulf.
       Choose your character and make notes using the 10 characterization elements on my Tuesday
       blog.


History:  Complete study sheet for Chapters 1 and 2 of SWB.
                Read Chapters 6-8 and write narrations for each.