Veritas Secondary School
Sophomore Year
Sophomore year will focus on the Middle Ages from 411A.D. to the early 1600's
Things you will need:
I have not found an excellent rhetoric program online.
Edward Corbett's Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student purchase online. Although this is not required by Ohio Standards this is highly recommended for rhetoric studies.
Art supplies needed - 11 x 14 paper (day 10), small containers of royal blue, red, gold, green, yellow, black and white paint. Other supplies are explained as the year goes on,
three ring binder of your choice for Physics
Pencils, paper both lined and blank
If you are presently using this school you may have noticed that it has not met the September 1st deadline. I will keep ahead of most American schedules. If you are nearing the unfinished portion, please let me know and I will gladly catch them up before you arrive at them.
Day 1
Pencils, paper both lined and blank
If you are presently using this school you may have noticed that it has not met the September 1st deadline. I will keep ahead of most American schedules. If you are nearing the unfinished portion, please let me know and I will gladly catch them up before you arrive at them.
Day 1
Bible-You will begin a memorization project that will last quite a few weeks. You are going to commit to memory chapter 5 of Romans. You can do this. Read through Romans 5 today
Literature- Augustine, Confessions ( c. 411) Read this summary of Confessions it will help you as you read Book 1 You will not be reading all 13 books of Confessions, you are however,
Augustine is aware that great spiritual people are not born that way. They are simply sinners that are rebuilt, transformed by God. They do not begin life confident and sure of God's path, they discover it, as you will as you follow God.
Augustine is aware that great spiritual people are not born that way. They are simply sinners that are rebuilt, transformed by God. They do not begin life confident and sure of God's path, they discover it, as you will as you follow God.
Writing/Grammar-How did Augustine look at learning when he was young? What does he say about learning by compulsion? Write these and all of your answers as if you were writing to someone who did not know about this book. It will go without saying this year that if there is a question to answer you will write it down and send it to your teacher.
Vocabulary/Spelling-Today you will sign up for Vocabulary.com. You will be working through the alphabet in an effort to learn vocabulary words.
Foreign Language-We will be following the French lessons in All in One Homeschool French. It will be up to you where to begin. Look through the lessons with your teacher and find where you should begin. Here is the link to French.
Science-Watch Double Stilt Experiment Explain what happens when light gets in its own way.Foreign Language-We will be following the French lessons in All in One Homeschool French. It will be up to you where to begin. Look through the lessons with your teacher and find where you should begin. Here is the link to French.
Send to your teacher.
PSAT/SAT prep-Salman Khan and The College Board have teamed up to provide great preparation for the SAT. Here's a video to watch so you can see what it's all about.
Computer -Open an account on Code Academy. You will be learning Javascript this year. Make sure you remember your password.
Day 2
Geometry
Bible-Read Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Write this verse by hand three times and go say it out loud to your teacher.
Literature- Read Book II Confessions
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar- Augustine gets into trouble as a teenager. What does he say is the reason for his promiscuous behavior? Why does Augustine leave Thagaste for Carthage? Why is Augustine so disturbed over the theft of the pears? What does he say his motives were?
Science-This is the homepage for the MIT Physics 1 Classical Mechanics Course from this page click on the syllabus link and read about this course. MIT stands for Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
PSAT/SAT prep-There is an SAT pdf. download on this page. Download it to your computer and get ready for fun! Really, if anyone can make getting ready for the SAT fun it's Khan Academy. Print out the test and just have a look at it today.
Government- Read Forms of Government read each one and pick two forms of government which you wish to look into. Let your teacher know what they are.
Day 3
Bible-Read Romans 5:1 and 2 5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we[b] boast in the hope of the glory of God. Read this five times and say this to yourself or a friend five times. Once you think you have it memorized, go say it to your teacher.
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject.
Literature- Read Book V In book III and IV by this time Augustine has left Carthage for home and reaches a low point in his understanding and relationship with God (although he is not yet a Christian). He beings to realize that the spiritual world may be far more important than the material world. Augustine begins teaching and feels very conflicted, he wants to pursue God and yet is entangled in his old ways. During this period he stumbles upon the Manichee faith (a heretical form of Christianity). Write a summary of what you have read in this book.
Writing/Grammar- Write a summary of what you have read in books III and IV.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Science-Watch Course Introduction print out the course notes PDF and read pages 1-7, then watch clip 1 the 7 minute video called The Art of Making Measurements. Write down what you think about this video. What questions does it raise?
Science-Watch Course Introduction print out the course notes PDF and read pages 1-7, then watch clip 1 the 7 minute video called The Art of Making Measurements. Write down what you think about this video. What questions does it raise?
PSAT/SAT prep-Read pages 1 - 6 of the test helps and directions. There are some helpful test taking hints. Think about them, they are there to help you.
Art/Art History- This year you will study art during the Middle Ages or Dark Ages and one of the greatest periods of art, the Renaissance. Enjoy it. Make sure your teacher takes you to the nearest art museum if at all possible. Read the Introduction to Medieval Art go tell your teacher what was happening in the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire. How dark were the Dark Ages? Go chat with your teacher about this.
Day 4
Bible-Read Romans 5:1 and 2 5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we[b] boast in the hope of the glory of God. Read tis five times and say this to yourself or a friend five times. Once you think you have it memorized, go say it to your teacher. (Yes, it's exactly the same as yesterday).
Literature- Read Book VIII This is the book wherein Augustine is converted, or in our words he receives Christ.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-What are the people, readings, and experiences that lead Augustine to surrender to God? What does this tell you about the work that God does in people's lives? Remember that this book was written before the Reformation and Martin Luther's 76 thesis. The Catholic Church was The Church.
Science-Go to Units and Dimensional Analysis watch clip 2 Scaling Arguments. Read pages 8-14 of Module 1 (you should have this printed from a few days ago) and print out Units and Dimension Analysis this will help you with the challenge problems. If you would like it to be more condensed, copy and paste it onto a word document and shrink the font so that you can have it on a few pages instead of in power point form.
PSAT/SAT prep - Read pages 7 - 10 of your printed SAT test. Read through everything and answer the questions. These will help you with the test.
Finance-Watch Time value of Money.
Music- Listen to Classical Medieval Music
Day 5
Bible-Read Romans 5:1 and 2 5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we[b] boast in the hope of the glory of God. Read tis five times and say this to yourself or a friend five times. Once you think you have it memorized, go say it to your teacher. Yes, it's the same one...one more time.
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject.
Literature-Read Book X Confessions is a book written from memory.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-For what reason does Augustine write such a long record of his life? How does this differ from autobiographies today?
Science-Print out the concept questions PDF . Answer the first two quations (you'll answer question 3 and 4 tomorrow).After you answer them you may look at the solutions. Though it will be tempting to look at the solutions beforehand, do not do it. It's alright to get things wrong or not understand them as long as you learn from them. Keep these in your Physics folder.
PSAT/SAT prep-Read and make sure you know how to do the types math problems on pages 11 - 13. If you don't know how to do certain types of problems find them on this math link and learn how to do them. It's okay if there are things you don't remember, all of this is to refresh your memory and get you ready to take the SAT.
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History - Read about Iconoclasm Medieval and Byzantine Art. Why do you think there was such a fuss over the icon? What do you think people were doing with the icons that made them seem dangerous? Go tell your answer to your teacher.
Art/Art History - Read about Iconoclasm Medieval and Byzantine Art. Why do you think there was such a fuss over the icon? What do you think people were doing with the icons that made them seem dangerous? Go tell your answer to your teacher.
Day 6
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject.
Bible-Read Romans 5:1-4 5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we[b] boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we[c] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. Write it down twice and show your teacher.
Literature- Augustine asks the question: Where did I come from? Do you think most people ask this question? If so, how do you think they answer it and how does it affect their belief system. Answer this question for yourself. This will be a one to two page essay due on day 8.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Vocabulary/Spelling-Go to Vocabulary.com and find the list called 100 SAT Words Beginning with a review them and practice them.
Science-Answer questions 3 and 4 on the concept questions PDF you started yesterday.
PSAT/SAT prep-Read and make sure you understand how to do the geometry and measurement problems on pages 14-16. Again, like yesterday if you need some practice find the type of problem and learn or re-learn how to do them. Here's the math link.
Bible-Read Romans 5:1-4 5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we[b] boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we[c] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. Memorize and say this out loud to your self twice and then go recite it to your teacher.
Work on your Confessions paper.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Work on your Confessions paper.
Science-Today you will print out the challenge questions. Complete question 1 and then look at the solutions. Khan academy has some great videos on fluids if you need some extra explanations.
PSAT/SAT prep-Read the math section about data analysis, statistics and probability. Pages 17-20. Once more, make sure you understand how to do each type of problem. If you don't go to the math link and find the type of problem you need to learn. Practice until you understand how to do the type of problem.
Government- Last government class you picked two types of governments about which to learn. Here is the Forms of Government link if you need to refresh your memory. Start a word document and write the title and definition of the type of government you chose, one on each page.
Start your research. List five to ten major components of each of the governments.
Start your research. List five to ten major components of each of the governments.
Day 8
Bible-Read Romans 5:1-4 5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we[b] boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we[c] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. Memorize and say this out loud to your self twice and then go recite it to your teacher.
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject.
Literature- Finish and turn in your Confessions paper.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Refresh your memory on the subject of diagramming sentences. Look at the first 10 examples. No work to do, just refresh your skills.
Science-Complete question 2 of the challenge questions. If you need additional help, feel free to visit Khan Academy or other Physics websites. Dropping in at your local community college would be alright too if you are so inclined.
PSAT/SAT prep-Work through pages 21-22. Use the math link if you cannot remember how to do these types of problems
Art/Art History- Read about The Image in Medieval Art I was once under the impression that the artists in Medieval times were simply not as good as the classical and Renaissance artists, but as you read you will see why this art looked the way it did. What is your view on classical verses Medieval art forms?
Day 9
Bible- Read Romans 5:1-4 5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we[b] boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we[c] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. Memorize and say this out loud to your self twice and then go recite it to your teacher.
Literature- The beginning of the Middle Ages begins with the Fall of the Roman Empire(reading 1) Fall of the Roman Empire (reading 2) These readings are a good synopsis of that time. The end of the Middle Ages is marked as the fall of Constantinople read The Siege (of Constantinople) through The Impact on the Renaissance Note the date of the fall of Rome and he date of the fall of Constantinople.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar- Write a one to two page summary of the fall of Constantinople. Send it to your teacher. Include the year of the fall and note somewhere in the paper the date of the fall of the Roman Empire. This will be due on day 11.
Science-Complete question 3 of the challenge questions. Show your teacher and file them in your Physics notebook.
PSAT/SAT prep - Learn how to do the types of problems on pages 23 and 24. Here is the math link for help in doing these problems.
Finance-What is inflation? Watch inflation overview and find out.
Music-Read about instruments from the Middle Ages
Day 10
Bible-Read Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we[b] boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we[c] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Memorize this. Go recite it to your teacher. See art for further study with this verse.
Rhetoric-keep up your own studies
Literature/history-You will be starting a new book today: The Ecclesiastical History of the English People by Bede. It was finished 731 A.D., around 300 years after the fall of the Roman Empire and is an accurate historical account. Today you will read the Preface and start Book I read the first five chapters. Most of the chapters are short. Outline each chapter ( you may use the title of the chapter as the outline heading for each chapter). List at least three points per chapter.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Finish your fall on the Roman Empire paper.
Science-Today you will begin a new module. Print out the Problem Solving and Estimation PDF. and watch clip 1 Was Galileo Galilie's Reasoning Correct? Read pages 1-4 of Problem Solving and Estimation.
PSAT/SAT prep- Read pages 25- 28 of your printed test.
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History - Read about Medieval Manuscripts and watch this video about them. You will need an 11 x 14 piece of art paper for this project. Measure in three inches from the edge of the paper and draw a very light pencil line so that your paper has a three inch border all the way around it. You will need a T-square and a ruler for this. Make sure your lines are even and straight. Inside the pencil rectangle lightly draw pencil lines on which you will write your verse from your Bible work today. Today you will write your verse on these lines. Go slowly and use our best writing, if you know calligraphy use that or if you enjoy writing in creative "fonts" do that. Have fun.
Art/Art History - Read about Medieval Manuscripts and watch this video about them. You will need an 11 x 14 piece of art paper for this project. Measure in three inches from the edge of the paper and draw a very light pencil line so that your paper has a three inch border all the way around it. You will need a T-square and a ruler for this. Make sure your lines are even and straight. Inside the pencil rectangle lightly draw pencil lines on which you will write your verse from your Bible work today. Today you will write your verse on these lines. Go slowly and use our best writing, if you know calligraphy use that or if you enjoy writing in creative "fonts" do that. Have fun.
Day 11
Rhetoric-Continue where you left off in your book.
Bible-Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we[b] boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we[c] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Recite this to your teacher.
Literature-Read chapters V - XV of Book I of the Ecclesiastical History of the English People. Outline each chapter, at least three points per chapter.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Complete this usage quiz.
Vocabulary/Spelling-Today you will do the spelling list for 100 SAT words beginning with a
Science- Watch scaling arguments a 4 minute lesson and read through pages 5-9 of the PDF. Then read the slides carefully. Taking notes will help you retain information and is a great study habit. Make sure you put all of your notes into your Physics notebook.
PSAT/SAT prep-Read pages 29-33. Page 34-41 are the answer sheets. You will use these for the practice test. Get them arranged in numerical order. We will take a couple of days to refresh on areas in which you might struggle.
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Day 12
Bible-Go over your passage again. Say it three times to yourself, do your best not to look at the passage. Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we[b] boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we[c] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
Literature/History-Read chapters XVI - XXV of Book I Outline as before.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Complete this grammar pop quiz. Learn from your mistakes.
Science- Print out the Concept Questions PDF. Answer all three questions before checking the solutions. File this in your physics notebook.
PSAT/SAT prep-Go through your test information pages 1-33 and see if there are any areas on which you should work.
Government-A video about PPACA or "Obamacare"
Day 13
Bible-Go over your passage again. Say it three times to yourself, do your best not to look at the passage. Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we[b] boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we[c] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
Rhetoric-Self guided
Literature/History- Read chapters XXVI - XXX of Book I. Outline as always, use more points as necessary.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Science-Print out the Challenge Questions PDF. Answer question number one. Check the solution when you have finished. There is a help video session if you would like to watch it.
PSAT/SAT prep-Go through your test information pages 1-33 and see if there are any areas on which you should work.
Art/Art History- Watch Structure of a Medieval Manuscript. Pencil in a border that you would like to have on your manuscript. Use pictures of Medieval manuscripts and try to fashion your border illustrations after things that you see. Don't use any color yet, just plan out what the border will look like and explain to your teacher how you were inspired to draw what you did. Show your teacher the progress that you are making.
Day 14
Bible-If you don't know Romans 5:1-5 by heart, make sure you do by the end of today. Recite this passage at dinner or bedtime tonight.
Literature/History- Read to the end of Book I (just four short chapters). Outline as normal.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar- Today write at least a 1/2 page opinion paper. Why is it important to learn English history? We are not all of English decedent in the United States of America.
Science-Answer question number 2 from the Challenge Question PDF that you worked on and printed yesterday.
PSAT/SAT prep- Go through your test information pages 1-33 and see if there are any areas on which you should work. You will take the test tomorrow.
Finance-What is inflation?
Music- Read about eight important composers during the Renaissance.
Day 15
Literature/History- Read chapters I- V of Book II Outline as before.
PSAT/SAT prep- Take the PSAT practice test. The test will take 3 hours and 45 minutes plus break times in between each section. If you feel you need more time to prepare, talk to your teacher. I'm sure something can be arranged. The PSAT and SAT are offered in October in Ohio. Good luck on the test!
Day 16
Day 16
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject.
Bible-Here is your next section: 6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Read through this passage three times. Try to say it to yourself three times without looking. If you have any ways that you like to memorize things try them on this section. Read this article on How to Memorize and use any techniques you think will be helpful.
Literature/History- Read chapters VI-X of Book II Outline as before.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Grammar quiz.
Vocabulary/Spelling-Review and practice 100 SAT words starting with b.
Science- Answer question number 3 from the Challenge Questions PDF.
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art-Watch Medieval Calendar Time has not always been measured in the way we measure it today. It is interesting to think that time is thought about differently in different times and cultures.
Work on beginning to color in your manuscript page.
Art-Watch Medieval Calendar Time has not always been measured in the way we measure it today. It is interesting to think that time is thought about differently in different times and cultures.
Work on beginning to color in your manuscript page.
Day 17
Literature/History- Read chapters XI - XV of Book II Outline as before.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Review examples 11-20 in Diagramming Sentences.
Science- A new module. Print the Language of Science PDF and watch clip 1 vectors.
PSAT/SAT prep-Make sure you are signed up to take the PSAT. Go bug your teacher about it.
Government-Watch The Fiscal Cliff
Day 18
Bible-Listen to Romans 5:6-8 a few times again today. Recite it to your family tonight at dinner or at bedtime.
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject.
Literature/History- Read chapters XVI - XX of Book II Outline as before.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Review examples 21-30 in Diagramming Sentences.
Science-Read the PDF that you printed out yesterday. Make sure to take notes and put the PDF and notes in your physics notebook.
PSAT/SAT prep-Take this SAT Math:Level 1 Quiz
Art/Art History- Watch Medieval Goldsmiths and continue to color your manuscript. Be sure you show your teacher your progress
Day 19
Bible-Listen to Romans 5:1-8 and say it with the recording until you don't have to read along with the recording.
Literature/History- Review your outlines, write a page of what you have learned about the relationship between England and The Holy Roman Empire.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Review examples 31-40 in Diagramming Sentences.
Science-Watch video clip 2 Dot Products and video clip 3 Cross Products.
Finance-Inflation Data
Day 20
Bible-Listen to Romans 5:1-8 and say it with the recording until you don't have to read along with the recording.
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject.
Literature- Turn in your paper on the relationship between England and the Holy Roman Empire
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Science-Print out or read online the Cartesian Coordinates and Vectors PDF. Take notes.
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History-Read about Standard scenes from the life of Christ in art . Images were important to this time period because illiteracy was high. Images explained in picture form the life of Jesus. As literacy increased more people could read the bible for themselves...a very good thing.
Continue to work on your manuscript showing your progress to your teacher each day.
Art/Art History-Read about Standard scenes from the life of Christ in art . Images were important to this time period because illiteracy was high. Images explained in picture form the life of Jesus. As literacy increased more people could read the bible for themselves...a very good thing.
Continue to work on your manuscript showing your progress to your teacher each day.
Day 21
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject.
Bible-Open an account on Learn Scripture. Type in that you would like to learn Romans 5. It will start a memorization program for you.
Literature/History- Begin reading Book III read chapters I- X outline as usual.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Review examples 41-50 in Diagramming Sentences.
Vocabulary/Spelling-Do the spelling bee for the b words.
Science- Print out the Concept Question PDF and answer the questions. Check the solutions after you are done. File these in your physics notebook.
Day 22
GeometryBible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage. You will be doing this each day until you have Romans 5 memorized.
Literature/History- Read chapters XI - XX of Book III, outline as usual.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Complete the editing lesson on Quill. Sign up so you can save your progress.
Science-Print the Challenge Problems PDF. Complete problem 1.1. There are lots of help sessions at the bottom of the page. Use them to learn!
PSAT/SAT prep-Watch Contradicting Statements and Weekly Cookie Inventory.
Government-Watch the Electoral College explain how the electoral college works in a paragraph or three. Make sure this gets to your teacher.
Day 23
GeometryBible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage. You will be doing this each day until you have Romans 5 memorized.
Rhetoric-
Literature/History- Read chapters XXI - XXV of Book III, outline as usual.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Complete the next lesson on Quill.
Science-Complete problem 1.2 of the Challenge Problems.
PSAT/SAT prep-Watch Divisibility of Unknown Number and Missing Angle.
Art/Art History- Read Introduction to Early Christian Art While most of this article is correct it is important to note that Christianity is at it's core a relationship with the living God and not a religion defined by rituals. While baptism is commanded and encouraged, it is not a prerequisite to having a relationship with Jesus Christ (see the thief on the cross in Luke 23). Dr. Farber states that Christianity demands initiation which is not the language I would use. The only demand Jesus puts on us is that we come to God through repentance and trust in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. We are saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8 and 9).
Day 24
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage. You will be doing this each day until you have Romans 5 memorized.Literature/History- Read chapters XXVI - XXX of Book III, outline as usual using at least three points per chapter.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Continue on Quill. Complete one lesson.
Science-Complete problem 1.3 and 1.4 of the Challenge Problems.
PSAT/SAT prep- Complete the SAT Math Quiz.
Finance-Watch CPI Index. Write one to three paragraphs about the CPI Index. Send or give it to your teacher.
Music- Listen for as long as you like to The Lute in Italian Renaissance Music.
Day 25
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage. You will be doing this each day until you have Romans 5 memorized.
Rhetoric-
Literature/History-Read chapters I - V of Book IV, outline as usual.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Continue on Quill. Complete one lesson.
Science-Complete problem 2 (all steps).
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History -Watch Santa Sabina and The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Ravenna
Art/Art History -Watch Santa Sabina and The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Ravenna
Day 26
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject.
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage.
Literature/History- Read chapters VI - XV of Book IV, outline as usual.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Continue on Quill. Complete one lesson.
Vocabulary/Spelling-Review and practice 100 SAT words starting with c.
Science-Complete problem 3. Put this worksheet and all your work in your physics folder.
Day 27
Geometry
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage.
Literature/History- Read chapters XVI - XX of Book IV, outline and have a look at this map of Britan 600 A.D. Anglo Saxon Settlements. Make sure you send your outline to your teacher.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Continue on Quill. Complete one lesson.
Science-Print out module 4 One Dimensional Kinematics and watch Speed Velocity and Acceleration take notes and make your brain muscles grow!
Government-Watch Primaries and Caucuses. Write a paragraph explaining primary elections and another paragraph explaining caucuses. Make sure to send or give these to your teacher.
Day 28
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage.
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject.
Literature/History- Read chapters XXI - XXV of Book IV, outline. Make sure you are sending your outlines to your teacher.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Continue on Quill. Complete one lesson.
Science-Watch clip 2 One Dimensional Kinematics take notes and keep learning!
PSAT/SAT prep-Watch Coupon probability, Student spending, and take the Math Level 1 Quiz. Make sure you are logged in so that you have a record of your results.
Art/Art History- Take he Early Christian Art Quiz
Day 29
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage. You will have until day 57 to learn to verse 15. If you have memorization techniques that work for you, use them.
Literature/History- Read chapters XXI - XXXII of Book IV, outline. Send or give outline to your teacher.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Continue on Quill. Complete one lesson.
Science-Read through the class sides pages 1-8 you may print them if you like. Take notes and read carefully.
PSAT/SAT prep-Complete Level 2 Quiz 1.
Music- Sing with your siblings or do a solo. Film it and show your parents. You can post it on youtube with your parents permission. Make sure to have fun music is all about fun and touching the soul of another person who listens to your music. Even if you can't sing well, you might make someone smile or laugh and these are both great gifts to give to people....greater gifts than you might ever imagine.
Day 30
Bible-Today see how much of your verse you can write out by hand. Show this to your teacher. On day 57 you will need to recite to verse 15. Make sure you are keeping up with the memorization.
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Literature/History- Tomorrow you will begin the 5th and final chapter of Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England. You deserve a break today. So take one.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Science-Read through the class sides pages 9-16 you may print them if you like. Take notes and read carefully.
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History-You will take a break from art history today and you will begin a painting project. The pictures below are monochromatic portraits. You will need (by your next art class) a canvas that is at least 11 x 14, white, black and a color of your choice paint. If possible borrow an art projector in order to enlarge this picture. Today you will begin this project by finding or taking a picture of yourself that you like. It will need to be in black and white. It is best to have a high contrast photograph (something with some shadows). Have fun taking pictures and if you like think about making a few of these for gifts at Christmas. Maybe a portrait of your mom and dad for your parents or anyone else you think may like one. Smaller canvases could be used for these.
If you cannot find an art projector, have you photograph printed out at an office supply store in large format (11 x 14). Have it printed in black and white.
Here are some sample monochromatic portraits.
Day 31
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Literature/History- Begin reading Book V chapters I - X outline as usual.
Vocabulary/Spelling- Complete the spelling bee for words starting with c.
Science-Read through the class sides pages 16-24 you may print them if you like. Take notes and read carefully.
Day 32
Literature/History- Read chapters XI - XV of Book V, outline as usual. Give or send a copy to your teacher.
Writing/Grammar-Write two paragraphs (minimum) about the deficit and the debt ceiling (see government)
Science-Print the Concept Questions PDF and answer the questions. Show your teacher and then put this sheet into your physics notebook. Watch the help videos if needed. Here are the solutions.
PSAT/SAT prep-Watch Letter in pattern, Area of inscribed circle, and Solutions to simultaneous equations
Government-Watch Deficit ad debt ceiling and write two paragraphs (minimum) about what these are.
Art/Art History-Note for tomorrow's art. You will need your photograph to project or an 11 x 14 black and white blow up of your picture. If you have to you can simply print an 8.5 by 11 photo on your printer. Make sure it's black and white. Of course it you can use the projector method, it is the best.
Day 33
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Literature/History- Read chapter XVI - XIX of Book V, outline as usual
Science-Print the Challenge Questions PDF and complete problems 1 and 2. Don't forget about the help videos. Only use the solutions as a last resort. Show your work to your teacher.
Art/Art History- Project your photo onto your canvas. If your canvas is not primed do this first: however most pre-stretched canvases are already primed. Project your photo onto your canvas in a dark room and pencil in all the contours you can including shadows.
If you could not find a projector simply adhere the black and white photo to your canvas with spray glue or a glue stick.
You will begin painting your portrait on day 35.
Day 34
If you could not find a projector simply adhere the black and white photo to your canvas with spray glue or a glue stick.
You will begin painting your portrait on day 35.
Day 34
Literature/History- Last day of reading Bede! I bet you're sad. Read to the end of Book V chapter XXIII last outline of Bede due today.
Writing/Grammar-Writing will be connected with your Economics lesson.
Science-Take out your Challenge Questions PDF and complete problems 3 and 4. Don't forget about the help videos. Only use the solutions as a last resort. Show your work to your teacher.
Economics/Finance-Watch Hyperinflation and write a paragraph explaining what hyperinflation is.
Music-Read about these important composers of the Renaissance Era. Open a word document and copy and paste a picture of one of the composers. You will be designing a poster for one of their performances. Do a bit of research and use it to design your poster. Save the document, you will have one more music lesson in which to work on it.
Day 35
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Literature-Take a literature break today and watch this video of a summary of Beowulf. or Beowulf animation. When you have finished Beowulf you will create your own video summary. You may post it online if it is alright with your parents. So be thinking as you begin Beowulf what you would like your video to be like? It can be you talking, you can use Legos or toys for the characters, you can draw out your summary. Use your imagination. Read this analysis of Beowulf
Science-Get your Challenge Questions PDF and complete problems 5 and 6. Don't forget about the help videos. Only use the solutions as a last resort. Show your work to your teacher.
PSAT/SAT prep-Take the Level 2 - Quiz 2 make sure you are logged in to keep a record of your progress.
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History-Begin painting your portrait. You will need your base color (any color you like) white and black paint. Read his lesson about Hues, Tints, Tones and Shades You will need to make four to six of these depending on the amount of different colors using this technique. Keep all the shades in front of you. You will only need your pure base color to highlight things that you would like to have stand out. Paint the background first with your base color and then begin your portrait.
Look at your photo and use the darkest color for the darkest areas of your face and the lighter colors for the lighter areas. Look at the examples of the monochrome portraits is you need some visual help. You don't need to finish today, just get started. You will have three art days in which to finish this painting.
Day 36
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Literature - Another fun summary of Beowulf. If you have younger brothers and sisters, they will like this too. Especially if they like Legos.
Literature - Another fun summary of Beowulf. If you have younger brothers and sisters, they will like this too. Especially if they like Legos.
Writing/Grammar-
Vocabulary/Spelling-Review and practice words that start with d.
Science- Last day with Challenge Questions PDF and complete problems 7 and 8. Don't forget about the help videos. Only use the solutions as a last resort. Show your work to your teacher.
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Day 37
Literature-You will begin the ever famous Beowulf written c. 1000. Read four or five lines in the original Old English The Passing of Scyld. You will find some things that make sense, but mostly, it will read as a foreign language. Languages change over time, words are added and taken away, intonation changes and words are brought in from other languages as populations merge.
After looking over the untranslated Old English read chapters I - III of Beowulf (I have had some trouble with this link, it may take you to a page that is headed by translators name J. Leslie Hall. If this happens, click on the HTML link and you will go to our copy of Beowulf). No questions today, just read and get used to the rhythm of this epic poem. |
| Picture of original Beowulf manuscript |
Science-Print out Module 5: One Dimensional Kinematics and Non-Constant Acceleration read and take notes.
Day 38
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Literature-Read Books IV-VI What does Beowulf decide to do and why? What and where is Daneland?
Writing/Grammar-Send your Beowulf answers to your teacher.
Science-Read through the class slides very carefully. Take notes and think like a physicist.
Art/Art History- Continue working on your monochrome portrait.
Day 39
Literature-Read Books VII - IX What is Heorot? Why was it built? Who is Unferth and why is he so mean to Beowulf?
Writing/Grammar-Answer the questions about Beowulf and send them to your teacher.
Science-Print out the Concept question PDF and answer the questions. Watch the help video. Use the solutions ONLY if you get stuck and preferably to only check your work. Show your teacher and file in your notebook.
PSAT/SAT prep-Watch Calculating hourly rate, Distance between points and Solving for proportionality constant.
Music- Finish your composer poster and send it to your teacher.
Day 40
Bible-Write out as much of Romans 5 as you can from memory. Make sure your teacher sees this.
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Literature-Read Books X - XIII Who is the one warrior who stays awake in the hall? What does Grendel do when he enters the hall? What happens to Grendel?
Writing/Grammar-Send your Beowulf answers to your teacher.
PSAT/SAT prep-Complete Level 2: Quiz 3
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History-Continue working on your monochrome portrait.
Day 41
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage.
Literature-Read Books XIV - XVI Beowulf becomes a hero and Hrothgar is very grateful. What do you think of Beowulf? Why do the Danes rejoice? What does Beowulf receive?
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Send your Beowulf answers to your teacher.
Vocabulary/Spelling-Spelling bee for words that start with d.
Day 42
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage.
Literature-Read Book XVII - IXX Today a question with a bit more depth. What role do women play in Beowulf? How do women function in Medieval Scandinavian society to reinforce alliances and solve blood feuds?
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Explain Social Security (see government) in paragraph or two. Send this to your teacher.
Science-Get out the Challenge Questions and complete questions 4 and 5. Solutions PDF use this to correct your work. Show your teacher what you did today.
Government-Social Security introduction. Watch Social securiy intoduction and write a half page to a page explaining it. Send your work to your teacher.
Day 43
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage.
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Literature-Read Book XX - XXIII Who is Grendel's mother and what does she do? What happens to Beowulf? What saves him?
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-
Science-Get out the Challenge Questions and complete question 6. Solutions PDF. Make sure to show your teacher and file in your notebook. Use the solutions to correct your won work.
Art/Art History- Finish your monochrome portrait today.
Day 44
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage.
Literature-Read Book XXIV - XXVI In Beowulf we often read or hear the same narrative twice. Why do you think it is written this way and what affect does it have on you the reader?
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-
Science-Print out and read pages 1-10 of Two and Three Dimensional Kinematics. Take notes.
Finance-Watch Relation between nominal and real returns and inflation
Music-Listen to Renaissance composer Thomas Tallis' work.
Day 45
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage.
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Literature-Read Book XXVII - XXX Summarize what happens in these four books.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-If you LOVE to write take the NaNoWriMo challenge.
Science- Read pages 11-20 of Two and Three Dimensional Kinematics. Take notes.
Day 46
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage.
Literature-Read XXXI - XXIIV No writing today, just enjoy the story. Start planning your video summary. Share your plan with your teacher.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Plan your video.
Vocabulary/Spelling-Practice and review words that start with e.
Science-Watch Decomposition of 3D Vectors r,v and a
These article were meant to go on each shoulder to hold a cloak. Here is another article on FibulaeAt the end of this unit there will be another quiz, so make sure you read and watch everything.
Day 47
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage.
Literature-Read Books XXXIV - XXXVI Why are boasting and storytelling so important in the medieval warrior culture of Beowulf? What function do they serve in the epic?
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-
Science-Watch Projectile Motion on a Vertical Plane. Drink it all in, take notes.
Government-Watch the FICA tax video. Write 5 to 10 sentences about what it is and how it is calculated.
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage.
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Literature- Read Books XXXVII - XL What is it that makes Beowulf a true hero? How do Beowulf's deeds, words, and beliefs come together to create the "perfect" medieval warrior?
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Free Writing
Science-Watch The Motion of Projectiles. This is a long one, so we will watch it over two days. Watch the first half and remember where you left off for tomorrow.
PSAT/SAT prep-Quiz time!
Art/Art History-This is a really interesting video on The Sutton Hoo ship burial .
Day 49
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage.
Literature-Read Books XLI - XLIII After reading Beowulf, what sense do you have of the relationships that existed between different early medieval tribes, such as the Danes, the Geats, the Swedes, the Franks, and the Frisians? Don't worry about the petty details of historical politics and dates; just think about the culture and the way these groups interact. Is life pretty calm and consistent, or full of unexpected catastrophes? On what does the safety of each tribe depend? Why are some tribes in constant conflict with each other? How can blood-feuds be solved – or can they? Spend a page or two writing about this.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Free Writing
Science-Watch part 2 of The Motion of Projectiles.
Finance-Watch Economics of a cupcake factory. Make some cupcakes today if you like.
Music- Listen to a work by composer Josquin Desprez - "Ave Maria". For a fun contrast listen to "Ave Maria" by Josh Groban.
Bible-Hand write or type as much of your passage as you are able to do If you have already memorized the passage you may ignore Bible for a while and read what you like in the Bible or listen to a great teaching on Telling the Truth (there are three teachers, Jill, Stuart and Pete) They have fabulous English accents.
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Literature-Begin work on your video summary of Beowulf. It will be due on day 55. Plan to present it to your family on day 55.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Free Writing
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History-Read about The Lindisfarne Gospels interestingly enough Bede is mentioned in this article. Christmas will be here before you know it. Here is a great ornament project for your family. Make one today and more if you like. Make one for every member of your family! You don't have to do the shapes that are shown, feel free to make up your own interesting shape.
Art/Art History-Read about The Lindisfarne Gospels interestingly enough Bede is mentioned in this article. Christmas will be here before you know it. Here is a great ornament project for your family. Make one today and more if you like. Make one for every member of your family! You don't have to do the shapes that are shown, feel free to make up your own interesting shape.
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage if you have it memorized already you can listen to a teaching on Telling the Truth.
Literature-You will begin reading Dante's Inferno. Read a summary of Inferno today. You will begin some fairly intensive reading tomorrow.
Spend at least 1/2 an hour or more working on your Beowulf video summary.
Spend at least 1/2 an hour or more working on your Beowulf video summary.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Free Writing
Vocabulary/Spelling-Spelling bee words that start with e.
Science-Read through the first ten slides very carefully.
PSAT/SAT prep-Watch Corresponding side lengths, Quadrilateral area, Painting red cubes blue and Missing informaion.
Day 52
Bible-Watch this cool video from "The Files"
Literature-Read Canto I - III of Inferno How does Dante end up in the dark wood? What do the she-wolf and the greyhound represent? Who comes to guide Dante? Who sends Beatrice? Who are the neutrals? Write these as short answers.
Spend at least a 1/2 hour on your Beowulf summary video.
Spend at least a 1/2 hour on your Beowulf summary video.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Free Writing
Science-Read through slides 11-20 very carefully.
Government-Read From Royal Subjects to Traitorous Rebels, and this short explanation of the Magna Carta. Answer this question in essay from: How did the Magna Carta inspire the Declaration of Independence?
Art/Art History- Early Medieval Art Quiz This picture will be your inspiration for your next art project tree art the details remind me of some of the medieval details. You will need a 11 x 14 piece of Bristol paper and a pencil today. Look at some trees outside and use the negative space training from last year o draw a basic outline of a tree. Make sure the limbs run of the page. You will begin coloring line shapes in the next lesson.
Art/Art History- Early Medieval Art Quiz This picture will be your inspiration for your next art project tree art the details remind me of some of the medieval details. You will need a 11 x 14 piece of Bristol paper and a pencil today. Look at some trees outside and use the negative space training from last year o draw a basic outline of a tree. Make sure the limbs run of the page. You will begin coloring line shapes in the next lesson.
Day 53
Bible-The internet has endless resources for bible learning. Some of you by this age might be teaching bible studies. This is a great bible study site, a lot of the lessons are free (the blue ones). You never know when you might need this, so use it if you like.
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Literature-Read Canto IV - VII of Inferno In canto 6 Dante asks about political figures who he believes were well intentioned. He finds out that they are in deeper circles of hell. Why do you think this is? Write your answer down or discuss it with your teacher. The punishment in hell are almost unspeakably horrible. Frankly, they make my heart break. Why do you think Dante made these places so depressing? You may write your answer down or discuss it with your teacher.
Work on your Beowulf video presentation.
Work on your Beowulf video presentation.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Free Writing
Science-Print out the Two Dimensional Kinematics Concept Questions and complete the first two.
PSAT/SAT prep-Watch 15 Right triangle side lengths and Exponent properties to simplify expressions
Art/Art History- Choose a cool color for either the tree or the background and the opposite for the other. You want to contrast hot (reds, oranges, yellows) to cool colors (blues, greens, and purples). You can of course use black or brown. Use very contrasted colors. You will have today and the next art lesson to work on this.
Literature-Read Canto VIII - XI of Inferno Dante's response to seeing Filippo Argenti are a departure from his pity for the suffering in hell. Virgil does not dissuade Dante from these feelings. Why do you think that is?
Work on your Beowulf video presentation.
Work on your Beowulf video presentation.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Free Writing
Science-Two Dimensional Kinematics Concept Questions complete questions 3 and 4.
PSAT/SAT prep-Watch 12 Equivalent expressions, 15 Area of tilted square and 12 Triangle Angles
Finance-Watch Cupcake economics part 2.
Music- Listen to music by Pierre de la Rue, another important composer of the Renaissance. I am in awe of the human voice in this piece of music.
Day 55
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Literature-Read Canto XII - XV of Inferno In canto 9 the sin of usary is discussed. Usary is the charging of interest on money lent to someone or to a group of people. Gaining interest is a common way of making money in the present world's economy. Virgil explains that it is a sin because the money is earned simply by having money and not by skill or industry. What do you think about this? Can you imagine a world without interest gained on money? How would the world look different if nobody charged interest on money lent? Write out your answer. Don't worry if you can't figure this one out, it's almost unimaginable to think of our present way of life without usary or interest.
Show your Beowulf video summary to your teacher. Congratulations!
Show your Beowulf video summary to your teacher. Congratulations!
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Free Writing
Science-Print out Challenge Question PDF there are 10 questions this time. Today do questions 1 and 2. Don't forget the help videos and a Projectile Motion Equation and Formulas Calculator.
PSAT/SAT prep-Watch Least possible value of z,, 13 Triangle angles and Solving for parabola constant
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History- Finish your tree piece today.
Art/Art History- Finish your tree piece today.
Day 56
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Literature-Read Canto XV - XX of Inferno In canto 16 a statue is mentioned. Check out Daniel 2 this is what Dante is referencing. Here is an excerpt from Matthew Henry's Commentary on the bible that explains this dream/statue: The breast and arms of silver signified the monarchy of the Medes and Persians, of which the king is told no more than this, There shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee (v. 39), not so rich, powerful, or victorious. This kingdom was founded by Darius the Mede and Cyrus the Persian, in alliance with each other, and therefore represented by two arms, meeting in the breast. Cyrus was himself a Persian by his father, a Mede by his mother. Some reckon that this second monarchy lasted 130 years, others 204 years. The former computation agrees best with the scripture chronology. (3.) The belly and thighs of brass signified the monarchy of the Grecians, founded by Alexander, who conquered Darius Codomannus, the last of the Persian emperors. This is the third kingdom, of brass, inferior in wealth and extent of dominion to the Persian monarchy, but in Alexander himself it shall by the power of the sword bear rule over all the earth; for Alexander boasted that he had conquered the world, and then sat down and wept because he had not another world to conquer. (4.) The legs and feet of iron signified the Roman monarchy. Some make this to signify the latter part of the Grecian monarchy, the two empires of Syria and Egypt, the former governed by the family of the Seleucidae, from Seleucus, the latter by that of the Lagidae, from Ptolemaeus Lagus; these they make the two legs and feet of this image: Grotius, and Junius, and Broughton, go this way. But it has been the more received opinion that it is the Roman monarchy that is here intended, because it was in the time of that monarchy, and when it was at its height, that the kingdom of Christ was set up in the world by the preaching of the everlasting gospel. The Roman kingdom was strong as iron (v. 40), witness the prevalency of that kingdom against all that contended with it for many ages. That kingdom broke in pieces the Grecian empire and afterwards quite destroyed the nation of the Jews. Towards the latter end of the Roman monarchy it grew very weak, and branched into ten kingdoms, which were as the toes of these feet. Some of these were weak as clay, others strong as iron,
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Free Writing
Vocabulary/Spelling-Review and practice words that start with f.
Science-Get your challenge question sheet out and complete problems 3 and 4. Don't forget the help videos and a Projectile Motion Equation and Formulas Calculator.
PSAT/SAT prep-Watch Area of the shaded region, Strange function definition, and y exceeding x
Day 57
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage Recite what you know to your teacher(s). You should be well into verse 15 (memorized) and familiar with the entire chapter. If you are behind, catch up! Bible chapters are well worth knowing by heart.
Literature-Read Canto XXI - XXV of Inferno The depths of hell grow darker and darker as Virgil and Dante head toward Satan. There a no descriptions this graphic in the bible, but they certainly are graphic here. Why do you think Dante made hell, so horrible? Do you think he had a purpose?
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Free Writing
Science-Get your challenge question sheet out and complete problems 5 and 6. Don't forget the help videos.
PSAT/SAT prep-Take the Level 3 - Quiz 4
Government-Read Courage of the Founders and The Spirit of the Revolution. Imagine you live during the 1770's, you have been a loyalist when the colonies are going to declare themselves independent from the King of England. What side would you choose? Write down your opinion about what is happening in the 1st person. Where do you stand on the declaration? Send this to your teacher.
Day 58
Bible-Recite Romans 5:1-15 to your teacher.
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Literature-Read XXVI - XXX of Inferno In Canto XXVI, Dante makes another strike at antiquity by placing its last remaining hero, Ulysses (known as Odysseus to the Greeks), in the Eighth Pouch of the Eighth Circle of Hell. Dante explains Ulysses’ presence in this section of Hell by referencing his role in the ruse of the Trojan Horse, which enabled the sacking of Troy by the Achaeans. But Dante probably had a number of different motivations for placing Ulysses so deep in Hell. First, we have seen that Dante reveres Rome; Ulysses, as an enemy of Aeneas, who later founded Rome, can be seen as an enemy of Rome as well. Dante may be reaping revenge on him. Additionally, he may intend the great Greek hero’s spiritual defeat here to remind readers of the Greeks’ eventual defeat by the Romans on Earth. But, as evidenced by his dismissal of Lucan and Ovid in the previous canto, Dante finds that even Roman antiquity contains flaws. Here, he implies that the advent of Christianity has constituted an invaluable improvement for civilization: notwithstanding his honored place within Greek and Roman tradition, Ulysses behaved recklessly and fraudulently by Christian standards, and, in Dante’s Hell, Christian morals always take precedence over ancient values. (Spark Notes summary of Dante's Inferno)
In Canto XXVIII Dante shows very sever treatment of the followers of Allah. Islam at this time had become a well established religion. Why is Dante so sever with Muslims? This raises a cultural question about how we get to God. Most people in the western world today believe that there are many paths which will lead you to God. Clearly Dante did not believe this. Write down what you think Dante was warning and what you think he believed.
In Canto XXVIII Dante shows very sever treatment of the followers of Allah. Islam at this time had become a well established religion. Why is Dante so sever with Muslims? This raises a cultural question about how we get to God. Most people in the western world today believe that there are many paths which will lead you to God. Clearly Dante did not believe this. Write down what you think Dante was warning and what you think he believed.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Free Writing
Science-Get your challenge question sheet out and complete problems 7 and 8. Don't forget the help videos and a Projectile Motion Equation and Formulas Calculator.
Art/Art History- Fun project 3-D fold-able letters from Mr. Printables (These would make great presents for siblings or friends especially if you decorate them). Print a few out on cardstock and have fun!
Day 59
Bible-Recite Romans 5:1-15 at dinner tonight. Don't forget.
Literature-Read XXXI - XXXIV of Inferno Dante wrote a very graphic depiction of Hell. While it is horrifying to look at it I believe he wrote it with a purpose. What do you think was Dante's purpose in writing Inferno? Write a page about your thoughts. Feel free to include your opinion and use quotes from Inferno to support your thought.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-
Science-Get your challenge question sheet out and complete problems 9 and 10. Don't forget the help videos and a Projectile Motion Equation and Formulas Calculator.
PSAT/SAT prep- Watch Mathematical expression from words and take another quiz: Level 3 Quiz 5
Finance-Watch Cupcake Economics part 3. Write a summary of the past three cupcake lessons.
Music- Watch and listen to Claudio Moteverdi Magnificant. What have you seen as a constant in the Renaissance music you have listened to so far?
Day 60
Bible-Free Bible reading. Read where you have been reading or pick a new book of the Bible to read. Tell your teacher what stood out in your reading today.
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-We will combine literature and writing for a while. You will be writing an essay on the Inferno. Choose a topic from this list. You will be writing a three page paper on the topic you choose. You will need to have annotated quotes from the Inferno and any other source you use. Here are examples of annotated MLA biographies and a how to. Your paper will be due on day 64.
Science-Read projectile motion and play with the animation. It's very funny.
PSAT/SAT prep-Hooray another quiz and then you can start watching again. Level 4 Quiz 1
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History-Today you will begin a section on Byzantine Watch this video on San Vitale
Art/Art History-Today you will begin a section on Byzantine Watch this video on San Vitale
Day 61
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage. You will be memorising the final five verses in the next 15 days.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar/Literature- Work on your Inferno paper.
Vocabulary/Spelling-Spelling bee for words that start with f.
Science-Print and read pages 1-10 The Concept of Force PDF.
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Day 62
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage. Recite verses 1-16 to your teacher.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar/Literature- Work on your Inferno paper
Science- read pages 11-20 The Concept of Force PDF.
Government-Read The First Constitution - The Articles of Confederation What is The Articles of Confederation and why was it insufficient to guide the government? Why were Americans afraid of a strong central government? Write down your answers and send them to your teacher.
Art/Art History-Watch Sant' Apolinare in Classe
Art/Art History-Watch Sant' Apolinare in Classe
Day 63
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage.
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Literature-You will be working of your Inferno paper today.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar/Literature-Work on your Inferno paper turn in your paper tomorrow
Science- read pages 21-30 The Concept of Force PDF.
Science- read pages 21-30 The Concept of Force PDF.
PSAT/SAT prep-Watch Coordinate on a number line, Graph of function absolute value and Number of rectangular solids to make a cubic meter
Art/Art History- Read about The Hagia Sophia and Hagia Sophia video
Day 64
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar/Literature- Turn in your Inferno paper.
Science-Watch clip 1 Newtons 1, 2 and 3 Laws.
Finance-Watch Intro to Economics and write a half page to a page summary on what you have leaned. Send it to your teacher.
Music-Listen to William Byrd - Sing Joyfully He is considered to be the most important English composer of all time. More by William Byrd, Mass for Five Voices.
Day 65
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage. You should know up to verse 18 by today. Recite it to your teacher.
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Literature- Read summary this of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Read Part 1 of Book one in this modern translation and read Part I/ Part 1 of Book One in the original Middle English. You may also listen to an audio version in Middle English here (just the first minute is fine. After that is a summary of the book) You are welcome to read either copy. I will however be posting links to the modern prose translation. Write the first lines in each translation and compare the differences and similarities. No need to send this to your teacher
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Science-
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Day 66
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage.
Literature-
Read Part 1 This will finish Book One.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Read Part 1 This will finish Book One.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-What does the Green Knight propose? What argument does Gawain finally use in asking to be giving the challenge? What happens when Gawain cuts off the Green Knight's head? Of what do the colors remind you? What is Arthur's response once the Green Knight has left? Send these answers to your teacher.
Vocabulary/Spelling-Review and practice words that start with g.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-Watch Exponential Growth, Equation of Diameter of a Circle, and Intersection of Perpendicular Lines.
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Day 67
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage.
Literature-Read Part 2 (Books 22 - 45) of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar- How is Gawain received in the castle? How does the lord of the castle respond? How would you describe the lord of the castle? What arrangements does the lord propose for Gawain and himself for the next day? How does Gawain respond?
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-Watch Fraction of Circumference. Median of Five Consecutive Integers, and Sums of Terms in a Sequence.
Government-Read through The Declaration of Independence and copy this:When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.--Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world. (You may hand write this or type it in a nice font on the computer) Give your copy to your teacher.
Art/Art History - Watch Theotokos Mosaic and Deesis Mosaic
Art/Art History - Watch Theotokos Mosaic and Deesis Mosaic
Day 68
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage.
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-
| What happens in the last part of the third day's hunt? What color is "Sir Reynard" the fox, and how is he treated? Does his color remind you of anything? |
| What happens differently when the lord returns home on the third day? Why? Does Gawain meet the terms of his oath? How well does Gawain sleep that night? Why? |
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-Watch Embedded Square Dimensions, Estimating Number Products, and Seating Assignments.
Art/Art History-Watch the Hagia Sophia The Hagia Sophia was converted from a church or cathedral to a mosque when the Turks conquered Constantinople in 1453. Here are some interesting facts about the Hagia Sophia read though them and see how much you remember from your history.
Your next art project will necessitate having a piece of art metal. Blick Art Materials has various metal types which you may order. You will be starting this project on day 83, so order or purchase your supplies soon. You will also need a block of wood (scrap wood is fine) that is one to two inches larger than the metal sheet.
Your next art project will necessitate having a piece of art metal. Blick Art Materials has various metal types which you may order. You will be starting this project on day 83, so order or purchase your supplies soon. You will also need a block of wood (scrap wood is fine) that is one to two inches larger than the metal sheet.
Day 69
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage. Recite what you know to your teacher.
Literature-Read Part 4 books 80 - 101
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar- Is the Green Chapel what Gawain expected it to be? What is it? Who is the Green Knight? Who is the old woman at the castle? Why is she so much more important to the poem than she appeared to be? What did she want to do to Arthur's knights? What did she want to do to Arthur's queen? Whose response should we see as the more appropriate, Gawain's or that of both the Green Knight and the court?
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-Complete Level 5;Quiz 1
Finance-Watch the Law of Demand. Write and answer these questions: What is the law of demand? How does it affect the prices of goods?
Music-Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina - Viri Galilaei listen and enjoy.
Day 70
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage.
Rhetoric-
Literature- Today you will be answering the following essay questions about Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Use full sentences that include a rephrasing of the question as a statement.
- Why is Sir Gawain and the Green Knight set during the Christmas season? What might this time represent?
- Why does the poem wait until the end for the "big reveal" – that is, the fact that Sir Bertilak and the Green Knight are the same person? How would the poem be different if we knew this all along?
- Do you buy the motives the Green Knight gives for Morgan le Fay’s actions? Why or why not?
- What do you think Lady Bertilak’s motives are for agreeing to seduce Gawain?
- Whose interpretation of the green girdle do you agree with – Gawain’s or the rest of the court’s? Why?
- If you could choose an object to represent something important to you, as Gawain does, what would it be and why? How does the meaning of your object compare with the meaning of Gawain’s?
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-See Literature. Make sure you send your answers to your teacher.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-Watch Greatest Number Meeting Constraints, Sums of Terms in Sequence, and Median Mileage.
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Day 71
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage. Tell your teacher that she needs to go get your reward for your final recitation of Romans 5 on day 75 (Teachers, this is a great task that your student has accomplished; think of something they would like. Remember, it doesn't have to be expensive. Just thoughtful).
Literature- It's fun quiz day. Take the quizzes on this quiz link.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Vocabulary/Spelling-Spelling bee for words that start with g.
Science-
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History- Read about the mosaic Virgin and Child between Two Saints and watch St. Mark's Basilica
Art/Art History- Read about the mosaic Virgin and Child between Two Saints and watch St. Mark's Basilica
Day 72
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage. Recite what you know to your teacher.
Literature-Pick one of the following characters: Sir Gawain, The Green Knight (and his alias), Lady Bertilak, King Arthur or Morgan LaFey. Explain why they are the best character by siting their actions and words. Use as little personal opinion as possible. This should be at least a page two pages long.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Science-
Government-Read The Constitutional Convention - Creating the Constitution. Take a look at The Constitution. Begin reading The Constitution read the preamble and sections 1 and 2. Restate them in your won words. Send this to your teacher. It should be noted that The Constitution is a remarkably short document that has been relied upon for over two hundred years to guide our country. If you are having trouble with the language, feel free to visit Heyitsyourcovernment.com and read The Constitution in updated English.
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage.
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Literature - Work on paper
Literature - Work on paper
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Science-
Art/Art History-Watch Icon of Saint George
Day 74
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage. Tomorrow will be the official recitation of the full chapter. Make sure you are ready and spend extra time if needed.
Literature-Finish paper and send it to your teacher.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-See literature section.
Science-
Finance-Watch Price of related products and demand. Write a half page summary and send it to your teacher.
Music- Listen to Orlando di Lassus - Madrigals
Day 75
Bible-Go to Learn Scripture and work for 10 minutes on your Romans 5 passage. When you are ready recite the passage to your teacher. You will be rewarded. Congratulation on all your hard work.
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Literature-Read this biography of Sir Thomas Malory. He is the author of Le Morte d' Arthur (though his authorship has been disputed). Read chapters 1 - 12 (don't worry, they are short) We will only be reading through book 3, but you may feel free to keep reading if you like.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Make sure you watch your art history video before beginning your writing assignment today. You will be doing a research paper on iconoclastism. In the first part of this paper you will be explaining what iconoslastism was and then you will be defending one side in your paper. Please remember to stay away from personal opinions and use facts, scriptures or other external writings in defending your position. Today you will write your outline and turn it in.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-No SAT prep today. Take a break.
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History- Watch Icon of the Triumph of Orthodoxy It is quite unimaginable for us today (I believe) that art that represents Jesus would be destroyed. It is interesting to know that Theodora who more or less co-ruled the Byzantine empire was fundamental in bringing safety to icons.
Art/Art History- Watch Icon of the Triumph of Orthodoxy It is quite unimaginable for us today (I believe) that art that represents Jesus would be destroyed. It is interesting to know that Theodora who more or less co-ruled the Byzantine empire was fundamental in bringing safety to icons.
Day 76
Rhetoric-Self guided if you have the book, this is not a required subject
Bible- Free reading in your bible.
Literature- Read chapters 13 - 27 of Le Morte d' Arthur This will end book 1
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Write the introduction and explanation of your iconoclastism paper today. This paper should be two and a half to three pages long. You will need at least five supporting paragraphs in this paper. You will start two of those tomorrow.
Vocabulary/Spelling-Review and practice words that start with h.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-You will be sarting the writing section of the SAT prep work today. Complete Identifying Sentence Errors, and Improving Sentences.
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Day 77
Bible-Read Luke chapter 1. Luke is the author of both the book of Luke and the book of Acts. Luke is very orderly and accurate. Why do you think Mary visited her aunt Elizabeth? What do you think of the reaction of John in Elizabeth's womb? Send your answers to your teacher.
Literature-Read chapters 1-12 of book 2 of Le Morte d' Arthur
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Begin the first two supporting points of your iconoclastism paper today. Include at least two biblical scriptures in you supporting points.
Science-
Government-Read sections three and four of The Constitution and explain them in your own words. Send this to your teacher. If you are having trouble with the language, feel free to visit Heyitsyourcovernment.com and read The Constitution in updated English.
Day 78
Bible-Luke 2 Read this chapter it chronicles the birth of Jesus and the historical events surrounding his birth. Augustus Caesar was the emperor of the Roman Empire at the time. Remember, Augustus Caesar was born Octavius and sided with Marc Anthony after the assassination of Julius Caesar. Read about Augustus and then answer this question: Why did Augustus Caesar order a census? Why is this important to the birth of Jesus (Micah 5:2)? What town should Jesus have been born in had there been no census? Send your answers to your teacher.
Rhetoric-Continue working in your rhetoric book.
Literature-Read chapters 13 - 19 of book 2 of Le Morte d' Arthur this will end book 2
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Continue writing our iconoclastism paper. You will have two more days in which to complete this paper.
Science-
Art/Art History-Watch The Icons of St. Catherine . Keep in mind that all of these videos may or may not be produced by people who know the living God. See if you can pick up on differences between what Evangelical Christians and Orthodox believers believe. It is very interesting that followers of Jesus Christ manifest the non-essentials of the faith in various ways. The litmus test to see if one is a follower of Christ is always believing that Jesus is the son of God who came in human form to earth, lived a perfect live, died and rose again to save us from our sins. If you personally receive this forgiveness (by simply asking God for it) you are included in the family and kingdom of God. The other externals are not remotely as important as the main message of the Bible.
Take the Byzantine Art Quiz make sure you are signed in to Khan Academy so that you have a record of your work.
Take the Byzantine Art Quiz make sure you are signed in to Khan Academy so that you have a record of your work.
Day 79
Bible-Read Luke 3. Note how Luke includes names and dates of people who were in power. Why do you think he does this? Why does Luke include a genealogy tracing Jesus back to God himself? Send your answer to your teacher.
Literature- Read chapters 1- 8 of book 3 of Le Morte d' Arthur
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Continue working on your iconoclastism paper. Your paper is due tomorrow.
Science-
Finance-Watch Change in Expected Future Prices and Demand
Music- Listen to Giovanni Gabrieli Sonate e Canzoni.
Day 80
Bible-Read Luke 4. In verses 24 - 27 Jesus says things that make the men in the synagogue furious. What made them so angry and why? Send you answer to your teacher.
Rhetoric-Continue working in your rhetoric book.
Literature-Read chapters 9 - 15 of book 3 of Le Morte d' Arthur this will end book 3
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Finish and turn in our iconoclastism paper and turn it in to your teacher.
Science-
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Day 81
Rhetoric- -Continue working in your rhetoric book.
Literature-Read this biography of Niccolo Machiavelli. He is considered the "Father of Modern Political Theory." You will begin The Prince by Machiavelli today. Read chapters 1 - 5 . You read in chapter 1 that Machiavelli sees that there are two types of states or governments: a republic or a principality. Later he goes on to talk about human nature. Do you thing that this statement true?
It is much easier to maintain control over a new principality if the people share the same language and customs as the prince’s own country. If this is the case, the prince has to do only two things: destroy the family of the former prince, and maintain the principality’s laws and taxes. People will live quietly and peacefully so long as their old ways of life are undisturbed(SparkNotes Editor). If you agree in part or in whole say so. Write down your thoughts .Make sure to send this to your teacher.
Here is another statement:
No matter how long it has been since the state was acquired, rebellions will always revive the legacy of ancient institutions and notions of former liberty, even if the state has benefited from the prince’s rule. This sense of tradition will unify the people against the prince (SparkNotes Editors). Write down your thoughts on this as well and send them to your teacher.
Audiobook of The Prince
It is much easier to maintain control over a new principality if the people share the same language and customs as the prince’s own country. If this is the case, the prince has to do only two things: destroy the family of the former prince, and maintain the principality’s laws and taxes. People will live quietly and peacefully so long as their old ways of life are undisturbed(SparkNotes Editor). If you agree in part or in whole say so. Write down your thoughts .Make sure to send this to your teacher.
Here is another statement:
No matter how long it has been since the state was acquired, rebellions will always revive the legacy of ancient institutions and notions of former liberty, even if the state has benefited from the prince’s rule. This sense of tradition will unify the people against the prince (SparkNotes Editors). Write down your thoughts on this as well and send them to your teacher.
Audiobook of The Prince
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar- It was said by Winston Churchill that Democracy is the worst form of Government, except for all the others. What was his reasoning behind this statement do you think? Write down a cursory explanation of seven different governmental systems. There are several listed on this link. You may copy the definitions. Then pick two governmental types on which to write a two page paper. In this paper you should define the two types of government, find three existing countries that operate with this system and give your opinion on what is good and bad about these governments and why. You will work on this paper for the next three days. Please site websites and/or books used in your research.
Feel free to spend some time looking around of the CIA website from the link above.
Feel free to spend some time looking around of the CIA website from the link above.
Vocabulary/Spelling-The spelling bee for words beginning with h.
Science-
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Day 82
Bible-Read Luke 6
Literature- Read chapters 6 -10 of The Prince. Write down and explain the four ways in which one may become prince.
Audiobook of The Prince
Audiobook of The Prince
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Work on your government types paper.
Science-
Government-Read sections five and six of The Constitution and explain them on paper. Send these to your teacher. If you are having trouble with the language, feel free to visit Heyitsyourcovernment.com and read The Constitution in updated English.
Day 83
Bible-Read Luke 7
Rhetoric--Continue working in your rhetoric book.
Literature-Read chapters 11 - 15 of The Prince. Discuss in writing the differences and benefits/drawbacks of the different types of troops commanded by the prince. The princes own troops, mercenaries, and auxiliary troops.
Audiobook of The Prince
Audiobook of The Prince
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Work on your government types paper.
Science-
Art/Art History-You should have your art metal by now. You are going to need a hammer (or a good solid shoe or kitchen utensil) for pounding and an nail with which to crease and punch holes. Print out an Icon image of your choice trying the best you can to match the size of your metal. Lightly trace the icon image onto your metal piece you may do this by laying the paper image directly over your metal or use the image as a reference if you would like to trace it freehand. When you are satisfied with your beginning tracing of the image show it to your teacher.
Day 84
Bible-Read Luke 8
Literature-Read chapters 16 - 20 of The Prince. As a prince is it better to be loved or feared? Which does Machiavelli think is to be preferred? What is the ideal balance between the two?
Audiobook of The Prince
Audiobook of The Prince
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Work on your government types paper.Turn it in to your teacher today.
Science-
PSAT/SAT-Watch Inflation Rate, Apparel Manufacturers, Storing Bread, and Legislatures.
Finance-Watch Change in Expected Future Prices and Demand and Changes in Income, Population, or Preferences.
Finance-Watch Change in Expected Future Prices and Demand and Changes in Income, Population, or Preferences.
Music- Listen to Orlando di Lasso Ich Liebe Dich (German for I love you) What sort of things are you hearing in common with the sound of Renaissance music?
Day 85
Bible-Read Luke 9 This is the chapter that tells about the transfiguration of Jesus. Why do you think God wanted Peter, James and John to see this? Write your answer down and send it to your teacher.
Rhetoric--Continue working in your rhetoric book.
Literature-Read chapters 21 - 26 of The Prince. Pick one of the chapters you have read today and write an outline of it.
Audiobook of The Prince
Audiobook of The Prince
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-Watch Noble Prize, The Sound of Sap , and Selling Stock
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History- Get your icon image and use the nail and hammer to detail the image in a way that you think is attractive (small scratches, holes or anything else you find attractive). Below is an example of a
metal icon that may inspire you. You will have two more art days to work on this project.
Art/Art History- Get your icon image and use the nail and hammer to detail the image in a way that you think is attractive (small scratches, holes or anything else you find attractive). Below is an example of a
metal icon that may inspire you. You will have two more art days to work on this project.
Day 86
Geometry
Rhetoric-Continue working in your book
Bible-Read Luke 10.
Literature- Use yesterday's outline to write a summary of the chapter.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-
Vocabulary/Spelling-Review and practice words that start with i.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-Watch Mississippi River, Air Pollutants, Car Headlights, and Greek Mythology
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Day 87
Bible-Read Luke 11
Literature-Machiavelli ends The Prince with an impassioned plea to redeem Italy. Stylistically, he abandons his detached tone and utilizes exhortation and poetry to communicate nationalistic fervor. He implores Lorenzo, to whom the book is dedicated, to deliver Italy. Despite Machiavelli’s efforts, the country would not be truly unified for another three and a half centuries. Some have argued that The Prince is really the manifestation of Machievelli’s desire to see a strengthened Italy, not a detached work of political science. Historical references to Italy dominate the book, and Machiavelli clearly conceives the book as a means to expedite the successful unification of Italy. But The Prince’s clear application to Machiavelli’s home country does not distract from the book’s relevance to philosophical questions. At the very least, it must be said that the book’s influence spread further than the specific audience to which it was addressed(SparkNotes Editor).
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-Watch Museum Funding, Shakespearian Character, Inconsistent Science, and Theories of Evolution
Government-Read sections seven and eight of The Constitution. Write down an explaination If you are having trouble with the language, feel free to visit Heyitsyourgovernment.com and read The Constitution in updated English.
Day 88
Bible-Read Luke 12
Rhetoric--Continue working in your rhetoric book.
Literature-Take The Prince Quiz show your results to your teacher.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-Watch Tall Structures and Toxic Chemicals.
Art/Art History-Work on the metal part of your icon.
Day 89
Bible-Read Luke 13
Literature- Answer this question in a half page or more: How much of The Prince is relevant to contemporary society in an age when monarchies no longer are the primary form of government?
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
Make sure you are signed up for the SAT!
Make sure you are signed up for the SAT!
Finance-Watch Normal and inferior goods.
Music-
Day 90
Bible-Luke 14
Rhetoric--Continue working in your rhetoric book.
Literature-If you can rouse the troops, play a game of Mafia It might remind you of the political climate in which Machiavelli lived.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History- Finish the metal piece of your icon and get your piece or wood. You may paint your wood if you like bright colors are a nice contrast to the metal, but you are welcome to stain it brown, or leave it in whatever condition it is in. Don't worry if your piece of scrap wood is messy or a bit banged up, this will only add interest to your art piece. Mount your metal piece in the center of the wood. Use glue or nails to connect the wood to the metal. Make sure you sign and date your icon. Put it on the dinner table for all to see this evening.
Art/Art History- Finish the metal piece of your icon and get your piece or wood. You may paint your wood if you like bright colors are a nice contrast to the metal, but you are welcome to stain it brown, or leave it in whatever condition it is in. Don't worry if your piece of scrap wood is messy or a bit banged up, this will only add interest to your art piece. Mount your metal piece in the center of the wood. Use glue or nails to connect the wood to the metal. Make sure you sign and date your icon. Put it on the dinner table for all to see this evening.
Day 91
Geometry
Rhetoric- -Continue working in your rhetoric book.
Bible-Luke 15
Literature-You will begin Thomas More's Utopia today. Read this biography of Thomas More and the first half of Book 1 pages 143 - 163(in the online book) Study Questions
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-
Vocabulary/Spelling-Work on the spelling be for words that start with i.
Science-
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Day 92
Bible-Read Luke 16
Literature-Read Utopia the second half of Book 1 pages 164 - 180 Explain who Hythloday is and who is More (the fictional character). What sort of society is Hythloday defending?
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Government-Read sections 8 and 9 of the U.S. Constitution Summarize the main points and send them to your teacher..
Day 93
Bible-Read Luke 17
Rhetoric--Continue working in your rhetoric book.
Literature-Read Utopia Book 2 pages 180 - 194
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Day 94
Bible-Dear Child of Mine, you are the apple of my eye. I love you!
Literature- Read Utopia Book 2 pages194 - 219 Do you think that a society can be organize for the good of all? If so why or why not? What sort of society would you design if you could?
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Think of a business you'd like to begin. You will be writing a business plan. Think of what product you would like to create. It can be a theoretical product or something you'd actually like to sell. Lists cost to produce a product and supplies you will need to produce it.
Science-Continue with physics
Music-Practice singing (your voice is beautiful).
Day 95
Bible-Read Luke 18
Rhetoric--Continue working in your rhetoric book.
Literature- Read Utopia Book 2 pages 219 - 237 In Utopia are people generally considered good or evil? What do you think, are people basically good or basically evil? Provide two arguments to support your opinion.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Today write down your product and a vision for you business. Where will you be in one year? Five years? What is your vision? Next, what is your mission? Why are you starting this business and what is it's purpose? Remember to dream big, all big businesses began as an idea. Send this to your teacher.
Science-Continue with physics.
Art/Art History-Read about The Kabba In the introduction the author states that most major religions require some sort of pilgrimage. This is not true of Christianity although visiting Jerusalem would be amazing, it is not required of the believer in Jesus.
Day 96
Rhetoric- -Continue working in your rhetoric book.
Bible-Read Luke 19
Literature-Read Utopia Book 2 pages 237 - 254 How much repression is a good society justified in exercising in order to retain it's goodness? How does a society decide what is permissible and what is not?
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-List your objectives for your business today. Use the acronym S.M.A.R.T. SPEIFIC: goals, be clear about where you are aiming to go. MEASURABLE: make goals that you can measure, store you'd like to be in, markets to be a part of, amounts of money you'll like to earn. ATTAINABLE: Set goals that are reasonable. Being in a chain of major grocery stores in your first year may be to high for a start up business. RELEVANT: Make sure your goals apply to your business. TIME-BASES: Set dates by which you'd like to achieve your business goals. Send your goals to your teacher.
Vocabulary/Spelling-Review and practice words that start with j, k, l .
Science- Continue working in your Physics book.
Day 97
Bible-Read Luke 20
Literature- Take the Utopia quiz 1
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Design a logo for your company or product. Read
Science- Continue working through your Physics book.
Government-Read section 10 of article one of the U.S. Constitution. Summarize and send to your teacher.
Day 98
Geometry
Bible-
Rhetoric--Continue working in your rhetoric book.
Literature-Take the Utopia quiz 2
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Art/Art History-Read this article about The Dome of the Rock this is in Jerusalem on the Temple Mount. The Jewish temple that once stood here was destroyed by the Romans in 70 A.D.
Day 99
Bible/History of Christianity-Read about The Crusades and their How was Crusading Justified? It is important in my opinion to know that the Crusades took place before the invention of the printing press and before the Reformation. A large part of the Christian population was illiterate and learned their information from a priest, often this was inaccurate biblical information. Read this article carefully and form some opinions about this time in history. Remember too, that views on violence and warfare were very different. It cannot be overstated that view on what is "normal human behavior" can and does change rapidly from generation to generation. There were countless motives for these wars and it is wrong to oversimplify why they were fought. This article hints that slavery and atrocities of Christians and Jews may not have been going on (it uses the word purportedly when referring to these things). It is quite certain according to most scholars that these things did indeed happen to Christians and Jews.
Literature- Is a utopian society possible? This is an argumentative essay. Spend today, day 100 and 101 writing this essay. It will be due on day 101 and should be at least three pages long.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-
Science-Continue working in your Physics book.
PSAT/SAT prep
Finance-Watch factors affecting supply
Music-
Bible/Christian History-Read The When, Where and Who of Crusading?
Rhetoric-Continue working in your rhetoric book.
Literature-Work on your argumentative paper.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Begin writing a paper today about the crusades. Write your first paragraph today explaining what the crusades were. Show this to your teacher.
Science-Continue working in your Physics book.
PSAT/SAT prep-Review three math video/exercise of your choice.
Art/Art History-The next two periods of art are Romanesque and Gothic. Take some time to look at the most famous examples of these periods.
Day 101
Rhetoric-
Bible/Christian History-Read The Impact of the Crusades
Literature-Work on and turn in your argumentative paper.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Your next paragraph will be about the justification of the crusades.
Vocabulary/Spelling-Spelling be for words that start with j, k, l,
Science- Continue work in your physics book.
PSAT/SAT prep-Review three math video/exercise of your choice
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Day 102
Bible-
Literature-You will begin a study of Martin Luther's Ninety-five Theses today. This is the document written by Martin Luther in 1519 that protested the abuse of power in the Roman Catholic Church and began the Protestant Reformation. I have found it interesting to note that the Crusades took place before 1519; so before this time common people had no access to the Bible written in their own language and had to depend on the Roman Catholic Priests to tell the what the Bible said. This is of course dangerous because people often use religious authority abusively or to gain their own selfish ends. Read this brief synopsis of the crusades which began in 1095 and ended before 1300.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Write your third paragraph about the when, where and who of the crusades.
Science- Continue working in your physics book.
Government-Read Article II section I of the U.S. Constitution summarize this and send it to your teacher.
Day 103
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-Read the first 32 statements of the Ninety-Five Theses The practice of purchasing indulgences was common in the 16th century. Here is an explanation of Indulgences: These were ‘certificates’ produced in bulk that had been pre-signed by the pope which pardoned a person’s sins and gave you access to heaven. Basically if you knew that you had sinned you would wait until a pardoner was in your region selling an indulgence and purchase one as the pope, being God’s representative on Earth, would forgive your sins and you would be pardoned. This industry was later expanded to allow people to buy an indulgence for a dead relative who might be in purgatory or Hell and relieve that relative of his sins. By doing this you would be seen by the Catholic Church of committing a Christian act and this would elevate your status in the eyes of God. (historylearningsite.co.uk)
After reading the first 32 statements explain why you think that Martin Luther's Theses caused such an uproar.
After reading the first 32 statements explain why you think that Martin Luther's Theses caused such an uproar.
Foreign Language-Continue in your French lessons. Complete one lesson per day.
Writing/Grammar-Write about the impact of the crusades and your opinion about them. Include at least two paragraphs about your view of the crusades and a summary paragraph. Turn this paper in today.
Science-Continue working in your physics book.
PSAT/SAT prep-Review three math video/exercise of your choice
Art/Art History-Read about Proto Rennaisance 1300's , The Black Death and watch Giotto and Giotto, Arena Giotto (1266- 1337) is often considered the first artist/architect of the Renaissance because he broke away from the Byzantine style.
Day 104
Bible-
Literature-Read statements 33 - 64 of the Ninety-Five Theses statement 42 and 63 resonate in my thinking. Which statements resonate in yours? Explain why you think they resonate to you.
Writing/Grammar-
Science-Continue working in your physics book.
Finance-Watch long term supply curve
Music-
Day 105
Rhetoric-Continue in your Rhetoric book.
Writing/Grammar-
Science-Continue working in your physics book.
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History - Watch Introduction to Renaissance Art There are so many wonderful works of art in the Renaissance period...too many for us to cover in the next 73 days. If you enjoy the videos feel free to watch more than required.
Day 106
Day 106
Rhetoric-Continue in your Rhetoric book.
Bible-Read Getting to Know God.
Literature-Write your own theses. Pick a subject or current event which you think needs to be addressed in a confrontational way. List 10 to 20 objections to the current problem you see.
Writing/Grammar-
Vocabulary/Spelling-Review and practice words that begin with m.
Science- Continue working in your physics book.
Art/Art History-You will begin a short session on Flanders (northern Belgium) the Renaissance is normally thought about being centered in Italy, but it spread across Europe all the way to northern Europe.
Watch this video on The Annunciation Triptych
Watch this video on The Annunciation Triptych
Day 107
Bible-
Literature-You will begin reading The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus by Christopher Marlowe in 1588. Read scenes one and two and this biography of Christopher Marlowe. Why does Faustus turn to magic?
Writing/Grammar-
Science- Continue working in your physics book.
Government-Read Article II, sections 2 and 3 of the U.S. Constitution.
Day 108
Bible-
Rhetoric-Continue in your Rhetoric book.
Literature-Read scenes 3 and 4
Writing/Grammar-
Science-Continue working in your physics book.
Art/Art History-Watch these three videos about the works of Jan Van Eyck Ghent Altarpiece , Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and his Wife and Portrait of a Man in a Red Turban if you like these videos feel free to watch them all, they are quite good.
Day 109
Bible-
Literature-Read scenes 5 and 6
Writing/Grammar-
Science-Continue working in your physics book.
Finance-Watch market equilibrium
Music- Listen to some Early Venetian Lute Music
Art/Art History- The Renaissance is one of the most amazing times in human history. Watch Brunelleschi and Ghiberti The Sacrifice of Issac and Brunelleschi's Experiment
Day 110
Bible-Read this brief introduction to the book of Hebrews. Paul was presenting his case to the Jewish people as to why Jesus is better than the law.
Rhetoric-Continue in your Rhetoric book.
Literature-Read scenes 7 and 8
Writing/Grammar-
Science-Continue working in your physics book.
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History - Try this eye tutorial step by step today. Renaissance artists were masters of the human form. Practice eyes until you think you are as good as DaVinci.
Day 111
Rhetoric- Continue in your Rhetoric book.
Bible-Read Chapter 1 of Hebrews
Literature-Read scenes 9 and 10
Writing/Grammar-
Vocabulary/Spelling-Spelling be words that start with m.
Science- Continue working in your physics book.
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History-Watch How one-paint linear perspective works Take a look and try this perspective lesson. Read through this one point perspective lesson. You will have five art periods to complete this perspective project. You will need cardboard, tempera paints (paints), an exacto knife, pencil and paper.Large scale tree cut out project
Day 112
Bible-Read Chapter 2 of Hebrews
Literature-Read scenes 11 and 12
Writing/Grammar-
Science- Continue working in your physics book.
Government-Read Article III, section 1 and 2.
Day 113
Bible-Read chapter 3 of Hebrews.
Rhetoric-Continue in your Rhetoric book.
Literature-Read scenes 13 and 14
Writing/Grammar-
Science-Continue working in your physics book.
Art/Art History-Watch Brunelleschi, Pazzi Chapel. Do the first step of the one point perspective lesson draw geometric shapes that vanish to a single point and cut it out with an exacto knife.
Day 114
Bible-Read Hebrews chapter 4.
Literature-Read scenes 15 and 16
Writing/Grammar-
Science-Continue working in your physics book.
Finance-Watch changes in market equilibrium
Music- Listen to Salterello 14th century music.
Day 115
Bible-Read Hebrews chapter 5.
Rhetoric-Continue in your Rhetoric book.
Literature-Read scenes 17 and 18
Writing/Grammar-
Science-Continue working in your physics book.
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History-Do the second step of one point perspective lesson. Watch Donatello, Saint Mark
Day 116
Rhetoric-Continue in your Rhetoric book.
Bible-Read Hebrews chapter 6.
Literature-Read scenes 19 and 20
1. How does Faustus use the magical gifts that he receives? How are the uses to which he puts his powers significant? What do they suggest about his character or about the nature of unlimited power?
2. Is Faustus misled by the devils, or is he willfully blind to the reality of his situation?
(sparknotes.com).
1. How does Faustus use the magical gifts that he receives? How are the uses to which he puts his powers significant? What do they suggest about his character or about the nature of unlimited power?
2. Is Faustus misled by the devils, or is he willfully blind to the reality of his situation?
(sparknotes.com).
Writing/Grammar-
Vocabulary/Spelling-Review and Practice worlds that start with n.
Science- Continue working in your physics book.
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History-Watch Casting bronze: indirect lost wax method and Donatello, Equestrian Monument of Gattamelata
Day 117
Bible-Read Hebrews chapter 7.
Literature-You have, up to this point read more great books than most college students. Congratulations, take a literature break today.
Writing/Grammar-
Science- Continue working in your physics book.
Government-Read Article III section 3.
Day 118
Bible-Read Hebrew chapter 8.
Rhetoric-Continue in your Rhetoric book.
Literature-Today you will begin The Faerie Queen by Edmund Spencer. Before you begin read a summary of the story. Feel free to refer to this summary as you read. Read this biography of Spencer.
Writing/Grammar-
Science-Continue working in your physics book.
Art/Art History-Watch Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Eden While is is true that Christ is indeed called the second Adam in the Bible, Mary is not (biblically) considered the second Eve. This painting depicts very well what the emotion may have been at the time of the expulsion. Next watch Holy Trinity. As always, we cannot fit all of the videos, but you should feel free to watch more at your leisure.
Day 119
Bible-Read Hebrews chapter 9.
Literature-
Read Canto 1 you may read a summary of the canto if it is helpful to you. Spencer can be difficult to read, but as you read you will get used to the rhythm and begin to understand some of what he is saying as you go along. The summaries are included so that you can fill in what you have not understood.
Read Canto 1 you may read a summary of the canto if it is helpful to you. Spencer can be difficult to read, but as you read you will get used to the rhythm and begin to understand some of what he is saying as you go along. The summaries are included so that you can fill in what you have not understood.
| Who is the first character we see? What is he doing? How happy is his horse with him? What sort of knight is he, based on stanzas 2-3? Do we know the knight's name? (Throughout Book 1 Spenser calls him the Redcross Knight.) Which of the moral virtues does Redcross represent? (See the Book 1 title, page 628.) Does Morpheus as a character provide a good example of the characteristic he represents? (This is one form of allegory that we will meet often--a character with an abstract name like Morpheus (i.e., Sleep) who shows the characteristics of that abstraction.(English Lit. 201 Professor Boyer). |
Writing/Grammar-
Science-Continue working in your physics book.
Finance-Watch breakdown of gas prices. Write a brief summary of this video and submit it to your teacher.
Music- Listen to La Gamba.
Day 120
Bible-Hebrews chapter 10.
Rhetoric-Continue in your Rhetoric book.
Literature-Read Canto 2 Here is a link to a summary of the cantos.
What warning does the voice give to Redcross, and how does Redcross respond (stanzas 31-32)? Who is Fradubio, how did he get into this difficult situation, and whom does he blame (stanzas 31-42)? Duessa, like Archimago, is an important evil character in The Faerie Queene.(English Lit. 201 Professor Boyer)
What warning does the voice give to Redcross, and how does Redcross respond (stanzas 31-32)? Who is Fradubio, how did he get into this difficult situation, and whom does he blame (stanzas 31-42)? Duessa, like Archimago, is an important evil character in The Faerie Queene.(English Lit. 201 Professor Boyer)
Writing/Grammar-
Science-Continue working in your physics book.
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History-Watch The Annunciation by Fra Angelico and Madonna and Child with two Angels I love that Lippi often paints very chubby angels and babies, he is known for this in his paintings.
Day 121
Rhetoric- Continue in your Rhetoric book.
Bible-Read Hebrews chapter 11.
Writing/Grammar-
Vocabulary/Spelling-Spelling bee words that start with n.
Science- Continue working in your physics book.
PSAT/SAT prep-
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Day 122
Bible-Read Hebrews chapter 12.Literature-Read Canto 4 Here is a summary of the cantos.
Where do Redcross and Fidessa/Duessa stop for the night? Read the description of the House of Pride carefully (stanzas 2-5). What isn't quite right about this building?
| Read stanzas 7-12 carefully. Who might come to mind for Spenser's readers at the mention of "A mayden Queene" (stanza 8, line 5)? Where is she sitting? What is under her feet? What is she holding? What attribute does this queen seem designed to represent? What is troublesome about the name Lucifera? Who are her parents? Whom does she claim her father is? How did she become a ruler? (English Lit. 201 Proffessor Boyer) |
Writing/Grammar-
Science-Continue working in your physics book.
PSAT/SAT prep-
Government-Read Article IV, sections 1-4 of the U.S. Constitution.
Day 123
Bible-Read Hebrews 13.
Rhetoric-Continue in your Rhetoric book.
Literature-Read Canto 5 Here is a summary of the cantos.Foreign Language -
Science-Continue working in your physics book.
Writing/Grammar-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Art/Art History-Watch The Portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Urbino
Day 124
Bible-Literature-Read Canto 6 Here is a summary of the cantos.
Foreign Language -
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep
Finance-Watch short run oil prices tell your teacher about this video.
Music-
Day 125
Bible-
Rhetoric-Continue in your Rhetoric book.Literature-Read Canto 7 Here is a summary of the cantos in Book 1.
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Computer-.Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History - Watch Primavera and Birth of Venus by Botticelli
Day 126
Bible-Read Canto 8 Here is a summary of the cantos in Book 1.
Literature-
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Vocabulary/Spelling-Review and practice words that begin with o.
Science
PSAT/SAT prep-
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Day 127
Bible-
Literature-Read Canto 9 Here is the summary of the cantos.
Why is Arthur in Faerie land (stanzas 3-8)? What did he previously think about love, and what caused him to change (stanzas 9-12)?
Is Redcross ready to fight the dragon yet (stanza 20)?
How is Redcross rescued from Despair (stanzas 52-53)? What does Una tell Redcross that convinces him to leave?
What does Despair do when Redcross Knight gets away? How effective is it?
Why is Arthur in Faerie land (stanzas 3-8)? What did he previously think about love, and what caused him to change (stanzas 9-12)?
Is Redcross ready to fight the dragon yet (stanza 20)?
How is Redcross rescued from Despair (stanzas 52-53)? What does Una tell Redcross that convinces him to leave?
What does Despair do when Redcross Knight gets away? How effective is it?
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Government-Read Articles V, VI and VII of the U.S. Constitution.
Day 128
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-Read Canto 10 Here are the summaries of the cantos.
What figures appear as Una and Redcross enter the House of Holiness, and what do they represent (stanzas 5-7)?
Who is Dame Caelia and what does she represent (stanza 8-11)? How does she know Una? Why is she surprised to see Redcross there?
Who is Speranza, how is she described, and what does she represent (stanza 14)? Why isn't Charissa with her two sisters (stanza 16)?
What figures appear as Una and Redcross enter the House of Holiness, and what do they represent (stanzas 5-7)?
Who is Dame Caelia and what does she represent (stanza 8-11)? How does she know Una? Why is she surprised to see Redcross there?
Who is Speranza, how is she described, and what does she represent (stanza 14)? Why isn't Charissa with her two sisters (stanza 16)?
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Art/Art History-Take the Early Renaissance quiz. See how much you have learned.
Day 129
Geometry
Bible-
Literature-Read Canto 11 Here are the summaries of the cantos.
What happens in the first day's battle (stanzas 15-28)? What finally defeats the Redcross Knight?
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PSAT/SAT prep
Finance-
Music-
Day 130
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-Read Canto 12 Here are the summaries of the cantos.
What happens when they return to the palace and the Redcross Knight tells his story (stanzas 13-16)?
What does the king tell Redcross to do after he has served his six years with the Faerie Queen (stanzas 19-20)?
What happens when they return to the palace and the Redcross Knight tells his story (stanzas 13-16)?
What does the king tell Redcross to do after he has served his six years with the Faerie Queen (stanzas 19-20)?
| What is in the letter that the messenger brings (stanzas 24-28)? Who sent it? What does she claim? Note that Una's father is further identified by the title given to him in 26.1. Compare 26.3-4 with canto 2.22.7-9. But what do we already know about Fidessa? What does Fidessa threaten in 28.7-8? How does the king respond to this (stanzas 29-30)? What does Redcross tell him (stanzas 31-32)? Whom does he say Fidessa really is? What does Una add (stanzas 33-34)? What happens in the betrothal ceremony and at the feast (stanzas 37-40)? Who seems to provide the music? Notice the parallels from Revelation cited in the notes. How is the last stanza of the canto like the first? |
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Computer-.Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History- We begin the art section about the high renaissance. Watch this video. In this section you will be learning about two of the most important artists of the Renaissance Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Here is your first da Vinci video. Besides begin a great artist da Vinci was also a scientist and architect. A true renaissance man. For fun da Vinci Physics Games
Day 131
Rhetoric-
Bible-
Literature-The Faerie Queen continues for a few more books. You are welcome to continue reading or go on to the Shakespeare units that follow. There will be a link to the Faerie Queen in the literature section if you wish to go on and a link to the questions for each canto.
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Pick two of the essay questions to answer: How is the virtue of holiness portrayed in the Faerie Queen?
What do you thing was Spencer's main goal in writing the Faerie Queen?
How are women portrayed in the Faerie Queen?
What do you thing was Spencer's main goal in writing the Faerie Queen?
How are women portrayed in the Faerie Queen?
Vocabulary/Spelling-Spelling bee words that begin with o.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History -More da Vinci Adoration of the Magi and The Virgin of the Rocks
Pick two of the essay questions to answer: How is the virtue of holiness portrayed in the Faerie Queen?
What do you thing was Spencer's main goal in writing the Faerie Queen?
How are women portrayed in the Faerie Queen?
What do you thing was Spencer's main goal in writing the Faerie Queen?
How are women portrayed in the Faerie Queen?
Bible-
Literature-Take the next two days for free reading. You will have the choice between continuing on with Faerie Queen or beginning King Lear. If you would like to form a reading group for King Lear. Call some friends or family and get together to read!
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Government-The Constitution provides that an amendment may be proposed either by the Congress with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the State legislatures. None of the 27 amendments to the Constitution have been proposed by constitutional convention. The Congress proposes an amendment in the form of a joint resolution. Since the President does not have a constitutional role in the amendment process, the joint resolution does not go to the White House for signature or approval. The original document is forwarded directly to NARA's Office of the Federal Register (OFR) for processing and publication. The OFR adds legislative history notes to the joint resolution and publishes it in slip law format. The OFR also assembles an information package for the States which includes formal "red-line" copies of the joint resolution, copies of the joint resolution in slip law format, and the statutory procedure for ratification under 1 U.S.C. 106b. See
http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/constitution/ for more reading on amending the U.S. Constitution.
Day 133
Geometry-
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-Free reading.
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Art/Art History-More da Vinci The Last Supper and The Mona Lisa You may know da Vinci's vitruvian man. Take measurements today from fingertip to fingertip and from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet. Are they equal? 
This is a coloring page of Mona Lisa, have fun with it. Print it on card stock and get creative with the Mona Lisa.
This is a coloring page of Mona Lisa, have fun with it. Print it on card stock and get creative with the Mona Lisa.
Day 134
Bible-
Literature-Tomorrow you will begin reading King Lear by William Shakespeare. Here is a biography of Shakespeare. Read it and write down five things that you remember about the reading.
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep
Finance-
Music-
Day 135
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-Today you will begin reading King Lear. Here is a link to the Introduction. Read the introduction today. If you are continuing with Faerie Queen here is the link to Canto 1 Book 2.
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Art/Art History - The next art days will be about Michelangelo Michelangelo, Pieta and David.Day 136
Rhetoric-
Bible-
Literature-Read a plot overview , and Act 1 of King Lear. Lear’s basic flaw at the beginning of the play is that he values appearances above reality. He wants to be treated as a king and to enjoy the title, but he doesn’t want to fulfill a king’s obligations of governing for the good of his subjects. Similarly, his test of his daughters demonstrates that he values a flattering public display of love over real love. He doesn’t ask “which of you doth love us most,” but rather, “which of you shall we say doth love us most?” (1.1.49). Most readers conclude that Lear is simply blind to the truth, but Cordelia is already his favorite daughter at the beginning of the play, so presumably he knows that she loves him the most. Nevertheless, Lear values Goneril and Regan’s fawning over Cordelia’s sincere sense of filial duty.
Grab a sibling or parent or friend(s) to read through the play if you would like. Consider forming a group to read through it, in person is best, but you can Skype friends if you like.
Continue reading Faerie Queen Canto 2 Book 2 if you prefer.
Grab a sibling or parent or friend(s) to read through the play if you would like. Consider forming a group to read through it, in person is best, but you can Skype friends if you like.
Continue reading Faerie Queen Canto 2 Book 2 if you prefer.
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Vocabulary/Spelling-Review and practice words that begin with p.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy.
Day 137
Bible-
Literature-
Foreign Language-Read Act 2 or King Lear. Why is Lear such a bad guest? Link to Faerie Queen Canto 3 Book 2
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Day 138
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-
Foreign Language-Read Act 3 of King Lear. What does the storm in this act symbolize? Link to Faerie Queen Canto 4 Book 2
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Day 139
Bible-
Literature-Read Act 4 of King Lear. Link to Faerie Queen Canto 5 Book 2.
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep
Finance-
Music-
Day 140
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-Read Act 5 of King Lear. Link to Faerie Queen Canto 6 Book 2
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Rhetoric-
Bible-
Literature-Is Lear a sympathetic character in the play? Is Glouster a sympathetic character? How do our impression of them change during the course of the play. Write an essay answering these questions. If you are continuing with the Faerie Queen read Canto VII Book II
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Vocabulary/Spelling-Spelling bee words that begin with p.
Science-
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy
Day 142
Bible-
Literature-What role does the fool serve and why does the fool disappear from the play? Write an essay answering this question. Faerie Queen Canto VIII Book II
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Government-
Day 143
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-There are three villains in the play, Edmund, Goneril and Regan, which one do you think is the most interesting? Why? Minimum length of half a page typed in size 12 font. Faerie Queen Canto IX Book II
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Art/Art History- We will be looking at the works of Raphael the next few art classes. Watch Marriage of the Virgin
Day 144
Bible-
Literature-You will begin your second Shakespeare play today; Henry the V. While King Lear is considered a tragedy Henry the V is in the genre of a historical play. Shakespeare writes about events that actually have take place and brings them to life on the stage. Read the historical matter of the play and check out The Battle of Agincourt at History.com. Faerie Queen Canto X Book II.
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep
Finance-
Music-
Day 145
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-Read the Prologue and Act 1 of Henry the V or Faerie Queen Canto XI Book II
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Computer-Spend 10 to 20 minutes coding on Code Academy.
Rhetoric-
Bible-
Literature-Read Act II of Henry the V or Faerie Queen Canto XII Book II
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Vocabulary/Spelling-Review and practice words that begin with q. There are only 40 this time.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Computer-Complete a beginner Python tool project.
Day 147
Bible-
Literature-Read Act III of Henry the V or The third book of Faerie Queen Canto I Book III
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Government-
Day 148
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-Read Act IV scene I - scene III of Henry the V or Faerie Queen Canto II Book III
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Art/Art History-Watch Raphael, Galatea and take the High Renaissance quiz, you haven't watched all of the videos, so you won't know everything. Do you best and learn from the quiz.
Day 149
Bible-
Literature-Read Act IV scene IV - scene IX (the end of act IV) of Henry the V or Faerie Queen Canto III Book III
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep
Finance-
Music-
Day 150
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-Read Act V of Henry the V or Faerie Queen Canto IV Book III
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Computer-Complete a beginner Python algorithm project.
Day 151
Geometry-
Rhetoric-
Bible-
Literature-You will begin work today on your own script. I would like you to choose either comedy or tragedy. Here are some story ideas: You and your best friend are applying for the same job. You know this but he/she does not.
You and your generals are leading an army into a battle that will be decisive in the winning or losing of a war.
Your parents are sending you and your siblings to a boarding school. You could love the idea or hate it.
These are just suggestions, feel free to come up with your own ideas and characters.
Today you should come with ideas for each act (five total). Write a brief summary of each act an the characters in it. Faerie Queen Canto V Book III
You and your generals are leading an army into a battle that will be decisive in the winning or losing of a war.
Your parents are sending you and your siblings to a boarding school. You could love the idea or hate it.
These are just suggestions, feel free to come up with your own ideas and characters.
Today you should come with ideas for each act (five total). Write a brief summary of each act an the characters in it. Faerie Queen Canto V Book III
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Vocabulary/Spelling-Spelling bee words that begin with q (there are only 40 of these).
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Computer-Complete an intermediate Python game project.
Day 152
Geometry-
Bible-
Literature-Plan Act 1 and 2 show your outline to your teacher. Faerie Queen Canto VI Book III
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Government-
Day 153
Geometry-
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-Plan Act 3 & 4 show your outline to your teacher. Faerie Queen Canto VII Book III
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Art/Art History-This day will begin the study of the end of the renaissance. Read the introduction and watch Giorgione, the Adoration of the Shepherds
Day 154
Geometry-
Bible-
Literature-Plan Act 5 Show your plan to your teacher. Faerie Queen Canto VIII Book III
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep
Finance-
Music-
Day 155
Geometry-
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-Read Who Would have Attended a Shakespearian Play and do character descriptions for the people in you play. Show your teacher your character descriptions. Faerie Queen Canto IX Book III
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Computer-Complete an intermediate Python tool project.
Day 156
Geometry-
Rhetoric-
Bible-
Literature-Today you will begin your last book of the year. A comedy by Shakespeare. Have fun first looking at this list of words that were invented by Shakespeare. Read this plot overview of As You Like It and Read about verse structure and Act I of As You Like It.
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Define Iambic, pentameter, rhymed and unrhymed as explained in the verse structure reading. Work on Act 1 of your play. It will be due on day 161. Faerie Queen Canto X Book III
Vocabulary/Spelling-Review and practice words that begin with r.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Computer-Complete an intermediate Python algorithm project.
Day 157
Geometry-
Bible-
Literature-Read Act II of As You Like It In scene one what figures of speech are used? Why were they used instead of plain language? In scene four do you think it would be difficult for a boy/man to play Rosalind? What feminine traits does the disguised Rosalind show in this scene?
In scene seven what is meant by the figure of speech, "Blow, blow thou winter wind"? Answer each of these question in short answer form.
In scene seven what is meant by the figure of speech, "Blow, blow thou winter wind"? Answer each of these question in short answer form.
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Work on Act 1 of your play. It will be due on day 161. Faerie Queen Canto XI Book III.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Government-
Day 158
Geometry-
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-Read Act III of As You Like It Why does Duke F. wish Oliver to find Orlando? In scene two do you find Touchstone to be an amusing person? What is the most cutting remark made in this scene? In scene five what did Rosalind look like dressed as a man? Write out the questions and your answers in short answer form. It strikes me as funny that in scene five there is a man, played by a man, dressed like a woman, dressed like a man. This in itself must have been very humorous to the audience. Faerie Queen Canto XII Book III
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Work on Act 1 of your play. It will be due on day 161.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Day 159
Geometry-
Bible-
Literature-Read Act IV of As You Like It Write a single paragraph about what has happened in the play up to act IV. Why does Rosalind go through with the mock marriage? Who shows off better in this scene, Rosalind or Celia?
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Work on Act 1 of your play. It will be due on day 161.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep
Finance-
Music-
Day 160
Geometry-
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-Read Act V and the Epilogue of As You Like It Has there been a hero or heroine thus far in the play? What do you mean by the words "hero" and "heroine"?
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Work on Act 1 of your play. It will be due on day 161.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Computer-Complete an advanced Python game project.
Day 161
Geometry-
Rhetoric-
Bible-
Literature-You will be writing a one to two page paper based on the following thoughts: Throughout William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, there are several characters that have been oppressed, or otherwise denied the ability to reach their full potential. For example, Orlando is kept inside Oliver’s house, without any sort of gentlemanly education or ability to meet noblemen. Oliver is jealous of Orlando, and as such, he keeps the boy locked away from the rest of the world, which leads Orlando to fall into a depression. When he decides to fight Charles, despite the fact that Charles is an accredited fighter, Oliver actually begs Charles to be hard on Orlando and break his neck if possible. Instead, Orlando succeeds in winning the fight, in no small part because of the kindness of Rosalind. This portion of Orlando’s story shows his ability to succeed even when those around him do not believe he can be successful. What other characters in this play are surprisingly successful? What is Shakespeare implying about the underdog in these scenarios? (paperstarter.com)
The paper will be due on day 163.
Watch the BBC production of As You Like It (in full or the firs 45 minutes).
The paper will be due on day 163.
Watch the BBC production of As You Like It (in full or the firs 45 minutes).
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Work on Act 1 of your play. Act 1 due today.
Vocabulary/Spelling-Spelling bee for words that begin with r.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Computer-Complete an advanced Python tool project.
Day 162
Geometry-
Bible-
Literature-Work on your paper. Watch 45 more minute of As You Like It if you didn't finish watching it yesterday.
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Begin Act 2. It will be due on day 166.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Government-
Day 163
Geometry-
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-Finish and turn in you paper about As You Like It . Finish watching As You Like It if you have not already.
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Work on Act 2. It will be due on day 166.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Art/Art History-Watch Titian, Christ Crowned with Thorns
Day 164
Geometry-
Bible-
Literature-Read this plot summary Much Ado About Nothing always feel free to reference the summaries of each act as you read. Here is another plot summary that sums things up with lovely brevity:
As the title suggests, there’s a lot of fuss over nothing! Claudio and Hero fall in love and plan to get married, but the villainous Don John slanders Hero with false evidence. The wedding is ruined and Hero faints. Her family soon suspect slander and decide to pretend that Hero died from shock. Don John’s evil plan is soon revealed and Claudio mourns Hero’s death. Eventually, Hero is revealed to be alive and the marriage goes ahead as planned. In the play’s closing moments, it is reported that Don John has been captured for his crime.
As the title suggests, there’s a lot of fuss over nothing! Claudio and Hero fall in love and plan to get married, but the villainous Don John slanders Hero with false evidence. The wedding is ruined and Hero faints. Her family soon suspect slander and decide to pretend that Hero died from shock. Don John’s evil plan is soon revealed and Claudio mourns Hero’s death. Eventually, Hero is revealed to be alive and the marriage goes ahead as planned. In the play’s closing moments, it is reported that Don John has been captured for his crime.
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Work on Act 2. It will be due on day 166.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep
Finance-
Music-
Day 165
Geometry-
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-Read Act I of Much Ado About Nothing
Identify at least three different ways Beatrice insults Benedick before he even appears. What aspect of Benedick’s character do these insults attack?
Identify at least three different ways Beatrice insults Benedick before he even appears. What aspect of Benedick’s character do these insults attack?
How does Benedick insult Beatrice? What do these insults emphasize about her?
How old would you say Claudio was in relation to the rest of the characters? What makes you think so? How would his age explain some of his actions?
What is a “melancholic,” and why is Don John one?
Questions from http://www.srvc.net/engl154/html_files/AdoStudyQuestv3.htm
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Work on Act 2. It will be due on day 166.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Computer-Complete an advanced Python algorithm project.
Day 166
Geometry-
Rhetoric- Bible-
Literature-Read Act II of Much Ado About Nothing
According to the lecture why is Beatrice probably living with her uncle? How does her situation in the household make her attitude toward love and marriage more unusual? How does she “prove” that she will never love a man? What seems to be Beatrice’s reason for opposing marriage? How does it differ from Benedick’s?(scene I)
How do we know that Don John and Borachio are aware of the possible consequences of their planned deception? (scene II)
What are eight “graces” which Benedick believes a hypothetical woman must have before he would consider marrying her? What one quality is he flexible upon?
Questions from http://www.srvc.net/engl154/html_files/AdoStudyQuestv3.htm
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Work on Act 2. Due today. Turn in Act 2 to your teacher.
Vocabulary/Spelling-Review and practice words beginning with s.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Computer-Choose and complete your choice of Python projects.
Day 167
Geometry-
Bible-Literature-Read Act III of Much Ado About Nothing
According to Claudio and Pedro how has Benedick changed since we last saw him? How does Benedick explain the change in his behavior? (scene II)
From what we learn from Borachio’s account of the deception how was he able to fool the Prince and Claudio?
Questions from http://www.srvc.net/engl154/html_files/AdoStudyQuestv3.htm
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Begin Act 3 of your script. It is due on day 171.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Government-
Day 168
Geometry-
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-Read Act IV of Much Ado About Nothing
Why do Claudio and Don Pedro decide upon public humiliation of Hero at the wedding?
How has Benedick’s allegiance shifted in this scene from what it had been before? Why?
Why do Claudio and Don Pedro decide upon public humiliation of Hero at the wedding?
How has Benedick’s allegiance shifted in this scene from what it had been before? Why?
Who declares love first for the other, Benedick or Beatrice? Why? What is the complicating factor in this romantic climax between Beatrice and Benedick?
What is the worst crime, according to Dogberry, that the bad guys are guilty of? Why is it so important to Dogberry that the evidence of this crime we written down? How does Dogberry justify himself against this criminal slander?
Questions from http://www.srvc.net/engl154/html_files/AdoStudyQuestv3.htm
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Work on Act 3 of your script. It is due on day 171.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Art/Art History-Watch Correggio Jupiter and Io
Day 169
Geometry-
Bible-
Literature-Read Act V of Much Ado About Nothing
Given all that has happened to her, why would Hero go ahead and marry Claudio?
What reasons do Beatrice and Benedick give in the end for marrying each other?
Questions from http://www.srvc.net/engl154/html_files/AdoStudyQuestv3.htm
Given all that has happened to her, why would Hero go ahead and marry Claudio?
What reasons do Beatrice and Benedick give in the end for marrying each other?
Questions from http://www.srvc.net/engl154/html_files/AdoStudyQuestv3.htm
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Work on Act 3 of your script. It is due on day 171.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep
Finance-
Music-
Day 170
Geometry-
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-Take the Much Ado About Nothing Quiz
Write a short paper on this question (one to two pages): Some of Shakespeare’s plays are violent because of swordfights and suicides. The violence in “Much Ado About Nothing” mainly comes from the characters’ words. Benedict, for example, says that Beatrice’s words are like daggers. In a paper, give examples of how the characters in the play use words to intentionally hurt one another. Write what you think Shakespeare’s reason was for having the characters use violent language. Provide examples of how others use speech as a form of violence today. (classroom.synonym.com/papertopics/muchadoaboutnothing) Paper will be due on day 172.
Write a short paper on this question (one to two pages): Some of Shakespeare’s plays are violent because of swordfights and suicides. The violence in “Much Ado About Nothing” mainly comes from the characters’ words. Benedict, for example, says that Beatrice’s words are like daggers. In a paper, give examples of how the characters in the play use words to intentionally hurt one another. Write what you think Shakespeare’s reason was for having the characters use violent language. Provide examples of how others use speech as a form of violence today. (classroom.synonym.com/papertopics/muchadoaboutnothing) Paper will be due on day 172.
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Work on Act 3 of your script. It is due on day 171.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Computer-Complete your choice of Python projects.
Art/Art History-Watch Veronese, the Family of Darius before Alexander
Art/Art History-Watch Veronese, the Family of Darius before Alexander
Day 171
Geometry-
Rhetoric-
Bible-
Literature-Work on Much Ado About Nothing paper.
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Work on Act 3 of your script. It is due today. Turn a copy of Act 3 in to your teacher.
Vocabulary/Spelling-Spelling bee with words that begin with s.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Computer-Complete your choice of Python projects.
Day 172
Geometry-
Bible-
Literature-Work on, finish and turn it your Much Ado About Nothing paper.
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Act 4 is to be started today. You will again have five days to complete the act. Due on day 176. Literature and writing will be combined from this day on, so you will have fewer days on which to work on your script.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Government-
Day 173
Geometry-
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-Comedy and tragedy:
of the genres of comedy and tragedy. A tragedy, customarily written in an
elevated style, presented a reversal of fortune whereby a noble and powerful
figure suffered a downfall leading to catastrophe. This course of events was
generally caused by some weakness or error on the part of the protagonist,
usually referred to as a tragic flaw. The play was intended to provoke in
the audience the response of pity (for the loss suffered by the protagonist)
and terror (about our own ability to make our way through such a perilous
existence). Comedy was the mirror image of tragedy: generally written in
a more colloquial style, it took the protagonist—through luck or cunning
or a combination of both—from bad fortune to good, leading to a happy
ending. Comedy suggested that we were equal to the challenges life sets for
us, while tragedy showed that we would be crushed by adversity in the end.
Nowadays, the principal connotations of both terms are somewhat different
from their classical origins. Comedy arouses an anticipation of laughter;
while humor was generally an element of traditional comedy, evoking
laughter was not an essential part of its definition. When we use the term
tragedy, we generally mean suffering that is inflicted upon the innocent
and undeserving, rather than a catastrophe unwittingly engineered by its
own flawed victim.(neabigread.org)Write a simple definition of Shakespearian comedy and tragedy in your own words.
Write a current day definition of comedy and tragedy in you own words.
They have changed a bit over the years.
Beginning in ancient Greece and extending through Shakespeare’s time
and for centuries thereafter, plays tended to follow the prescribed formulasof the genres of comedy and tragedy. A tragedy, customarily written in an
elevated style, presented a reversal of fortune whereby a noble and powerful
figure suffered a downfall leading to catastrophe. This course of events was
generally caused by some weakness or error on the part of the protagonist,
usually referred to as a tragic flaw. The play was intended to provoke in
the audience the response of pity (for the loss suffered by the protagonist)
and terror (about our own ability to make our way through such a perilous
existence). Comedy was the mirror image of tragedy: generally written in
a more colloquial style, it took the protagonist—through luck or cunning
or a combination of both—from bad fortune to good, leading to a happy
ending. Comedy suggested that we were equal to the challenges life sets for
us, while tragedy showed that we would be crushed by adversity in the end.
Nowadays, the principal connotations of both terms are somewhat different
from their classical origins. Comedy arouses an anticipation of laughter;
while humor was generally an element of traditional comedy, evoking
laughter was not an essential part of its definition. When we use the term
tragedy, we generally mean suffering that is inflicted upon the innocent
and undeserving, rather than a catastrophe unwittingly engineered by its
own flawed victim.(neabigread.org)Write a simple definition of Shakespearian comedy and tragedy in your own words.
Write a current day definition of comedy and tragedy in you own words.
They have changed a bit over the years.
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Work on Act 4.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Art/Art History-Watch Tintoretto, Origins of the Milky Way
Day 174
Geometry-
Bible-
Literature-
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Work on Act 4.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep
Finance-
Music-
Day 175
Geometry-
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Work on Act 4.
Science-
Day 176
Geometry-
Rhetoric-
Bible-Literature-
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Act 4 due today.
Vocabulary/Spelling-
Science-
Day 177
Geometry-
Bible-Literature-
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Begin Act 5, it is due on the last day of school.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Government-
Day 178
Geometry-
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Begin Act 5, it is due on the last day of school.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep-
Art/Art History-Watch Tintoretto, The Last Supper
Day 179
Geometry-
Bible-
Literature-
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Begin Act 5, it is due on the last day of school.
Science-
PSAT/SAT prep
Finance-
Music-
Day 180
Geometry-
Bible-
Rhetoric-
Literature-
Foreign Language-
Writing/Grammar-Your script is due today. Congratulations of finishing your first play.
Science-
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