Mr. Freeman

Week 32: May 9th-12th

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• Finish read Book 24 of The Odyssey (only about 7 pages)

• Your final is on Wednesday! Begin studying for your final using the study guide (which will be posted below by Friday morning—sorry!)

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Review the four slides attached below about church polity (how various churches are governed) and add them to your notes. Come Tuesday ready with your questions.

• Your final is on Thursday! Begin studying for your final using the study guide (attched below)

  • Note: there are some things crossed out and made small on the study guide, which means you won't be tested over them.

10th Grade Literature:

• Finish reading Jane Eyre (pages ___ - _____).

• I find the ending to this book very satisfying—I'll be interested to hear if you do, too!

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Finish reading Anna Karenina (the day has finally come!)

  • Your final is on Thursday! We'll discuss on Tuesday what that will look like and any preparation that might happen.

Week 31: May 2nd-5th

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• Read Books 22 and 23 of The Odyssey (about 30 pages, in case that helps you plan when to start, etc.)

  • Expect a quiz over the basic plot.

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Read and annotate the selections from Luther's 95 Theses, attached below if you missed the paper copy.

• Read and annotate the selections from The Council of Trent, attached below if you missed the paper copy.

10th Grade Literature:

• Read chapters 32-34 of Jane Eyre. (You should be up to page 671— don't put it off until Monday night!)

• As you read, ask yourself: "Do I agree with St. John's plan or not?"

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Complete your Anna K essay, which will be due directly after your senior trip (Tuesday, May 6).

Week 30: April 25th-28th

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• Read Books 19 and 20 of The Odyssey (about 35 pages, in case that helps you plan when to start, etc.)

  • Expect a quiz over the basic plot.

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Complete your reflection questions on Rule of Life (passed out last week and attached below).

• Begin Reviewing for a quiz over the Late Middle Ages, which we'll finish covering early next week and then take the quiz Thursday.

10th Grade Literature:

• Read chapters 28-30 of Jane Eyre. This is about 55 pages of reading, which should be do-able in a couple hours—but don't put it off until Monday night!

• We will have a quiz over Volume II of Jane Eyre on Wednesday. 

  • It will be over basic plot and the big moments, so it shouldn't be something that needs much studying, other than perhaps a brush up on character names or basic plot events from early in Volume II.

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Complete your Anna K essay, which will be due directly after your senior trip (Tuesday, May 6).

Week 29: April 18th-21st

I hope you all have a happy and holy Easter. On Friday, remember your sin upon the cross. But on Sunday, marvel at Christ's resurrection—which God desires to be your resurrection.

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• Finish reading Books 16 and read Book 17.

• After reading, write a paragraph on the following:

  • In these books, we see several reunions—individuals who have been seperated being reunited once again. Choose one that you found the most compelling or moving and describe why you found it the most compelling, including a quote with page number.

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• No homework. Just 1) work on Classical Studies and 2) be with your family and your church and your God. 

10th Grade Literature:

• Finish reading chapter 27.

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Review for a quiz over WWII! 

  • Work on your Anna K essay, which will be due directly after your senior trip (Tuesday, May 6).

Week 28: April 4th-14th

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• I assume you started reading Book 14 in class today. Finish reading Books 14 and 15.

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Review your notes over the High Middle Ages for a quiz Wednesday after break.

10th Grade Literature:

• I assume you started chapter 24 in class today. Finish reading chapters 24-26.

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Read chapters 8-11 of Part VIII in Anna Karenina (this should take about 20-25 minutes).

  • Begin writing your paper, which will be due before you leave for your senior trip (April 24). 

Week 27: March 28th - March 31st

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• Reading: finish Book 12 and read Book 13 (20 pages total).

• Use the study guide below to prepare for a test Wednesday over Books 8-12. 

  • Remember that we will wrap up discussion on the last part of Book 12 Tuesday. Come prepared with any questions about the study guide Tuesday as well!

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• By midday Friday, edit your Rule of Life according to my feedback given in class today.

• Then begin living by your Rule. You will live under the rules you've written for yourself from Friday, March 28th to Thursday, April 3.

  • I'd suggest jotting things down throughout the week (moments you failed, found it hard, or found it helpful) as they will help a lot when it comes time to write your reflection.

• Read the dialogue from Anselm's Why God Became Man (pg 128-130 in your Readings book)

  • Annotate as you read and try to mark: what is the problem Anselm describes and what is that problem's solution?

10th Grade Literature:

• Study for a vocabulary quiz Tuesday.

• Finish reading Chapter 21 + read chapters 22 and 23 in Jane Eyre.

• As you read, jot down on a sheet of paper a few notes on either... (Note: this is not a couple paragraphs as I mentioned in class—a few notes/observations will suffice.)

  • How Jane is the same person as when she was last at Gatehead and how she is different.

  • OR the contrast between Eliza and Georgiana

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Read chapters 1-7 of Part VIII in Anna Karenina (15 pages).

  • Continue to develop your outline for your paper. You need to bring this to class and must have a clear and focused thesis statement.

Week 26: March 21st - March 24th

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• I've changed my mind: you have no reading in The Odyssey this weekend. In exchange for that, I want to ask that you put some real thought, time, and focus into drafting your Rule of Life.

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Complete the self-reflection prep work for your Rule of Life assignment.

• Write out 5 rules for your Rule of Life. These should be thoughtfully composed, printed, and brought to class Tuesday. 

  • Note: This is different than what I said in class, but for the sake of keeping us on the right timeline, I'm going to have you draft all 5 rules this weekend rather than just 3. I'll review all 5 rules and get them back to you next week. 

  • If you really put some serious thought into this, I believe (and pray!) that it might really be a way to invite God to work in your life. Consider this assignment an invitation to opening yourself up to that possibility. 

  • If you have questions, see the extensive email I sent out (sorry)—and then, if you still have questions, send me an email.

10th Grade Literature:

• Finish reading chapter 20 in Jane Eyre.

• If desired, begin reviewing the vocabulary for part 2, over which we will have a quiz a week from Tuesday.

12th Grade English Literature:

• • To advance work on your final paper:

    • If you've mostly compiled quotes thus far, put together an actual outline for your paper, including a thesis. 

    • If you already have an outline, make sure you have an actual thesis and then begin fleshing it out more—more potential quotes, actual topic sentences, etc. 

  • Enjoy the play this weekend!

Week 25: March 14th - March 17th

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• Read to the end of Agememnon's story on page 264. 

• As you read:

  1. fill the "trial" column for row 6 (which will be Circe/the Aeaean island).

  2. pay attention to Odysseus's conversations with his mother and with Agamemnon.

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Study for a test over the Early Middle Ages using the study guide distributed in class. 

• If you received a 26/36 or below on the Christian Empire test, you must turn your test signed by a parent in to me Tuesday.

10th Grade Literature:

• Read through (this means including) chapter 19 in Jane Eyre (to page 349).

• This is a decent amount of pages, but there are some innnnteresting plot developments in this section that (I hope) will keep you turning the page.

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Read through Chapter 28 of Part XII (pg 760) of Anna Karenina.

  • If you have some additional paper prep work you want me to include as I look over those (or if you failed to turn in to me the requirements for paper preparation last week) send those to me Friday.

Week 24: March 7th - March 10th

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• Read the rest of Book 9 of The Odyssey.

• The printout of the chart we began in class is attached below. 

  1. Print it out.

  2. Fill the "trial" column for rows 3-5. These will cover the cyclops, Aeolus, and the Laestrygonian land.

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Read the excerpts from The Tome of Leo + The Definition of Chalcedon (pgs 59-61)

• In The Definition of Chalcedon, mark and label where the text answers/corrects each of the three heresies we covered Thursday (Apolinarianism, Nestorianism, and Monophysites).

10th Grade Literature:

• Read through (this means including) chapter 16 in Jane Eyre (pgs 241-281).

• Study for a vocabulary quiz Tuesday.

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Read chapters 14, 15, and 16 of Part VII in Anna Karenina (pages 709-719).

  • Then choose which of the paper options you want to pursue: the given prompt (Option 1 below) or a topic proposal of your own (Option 2 below).

  • Once you've decided which prompt you're choosing, complete your first stage of planning by...

    • Prompt 1: After you’ve chosen which set of characters you’ll write about, for each character: Identify at least four distinct moments (i.e. not 3 different quotes all from the same page) that show whether he/she does or does not long for an exciting life. Write a brief summary of each moment/scene.

    • Prompt 2: Complete a paper proposal by following the instructions on the prompt.

Week 23: February 28th - March 3rd

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• Read Books 7 and 8 of The Odyssey (179-210).

• Review for a quiz Tuesday over Books 1-4, using the study guide given in class.

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Read and annotate both the writings of Pope Pelagius I (pg 106 & 107) on the two primary authorities of the medieval world.

  • If you are unsure what/how to annotate these, look for what the two powers are and their relative authority to one another, according to Pelagius.

10th Grade Literature:

• Read up through the first paragraph on page 236 in Jane Eyre (this is chapters 11-13 and part of chapter 14).

• Begin studying for a vocabulary quiz, which will be not this coming week but the next.

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Read chapters 1-12 of Part VII in Anna Karenina (pages 671-706).

  • Begin decididing upon and preparing the direction for your final paper over Anna K using the two options given in class. 

Week 21: February 14th-17th

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• Read Books 2 and 3 of The Odyssey.

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Read and annotate the excerpts from Book 2 (just Book 2, not all) of Augustine's Confessions (pg 86-88 of your Readings book). Look for why Augustine thinks so much about original sin.

• Write a paragraph explaining in your own words either:

  • Gregory of Nyssa's idea about eternity as epektasis; 

  • or Gregory of Nazianzus's quote: "What is unassumed is unhealed."

10th Grade Literature:

• Finish reading chapters 5-6 of Jane Eyre.

• Finish writing your paper over Macbeth, due Tuesday, Feb. 18th.

  • Be sure to heed the notes I've left on your outline and the writing tips I distributed in class (attached last week).

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Read chapters 13-21 of Part VI of Anna Karenina (pg 595-628).

  • Write a paragraph or two on the following:

    • How is Anna doing when Dolly goes to visit her? What did you notice about Anna in this section and her relationship to Dolly? What is she looking for?

Snow Day: February 11th

All Classes:

• No additional work for me today—just be sure that you have completed and are prepared for what was assigned over the weekend.

• Go outside. But if you're looking for something to pass the time indoors, may I suggest one of these two classic films: My Man Godfrey (about a rich girl and a homeless man) or Charade (a romantic who-done-it set in Paris)?

Week 20: February 7th-10th

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• Write (or finish writing) your essay over Achilles' rage, due Wednesday (12th).

  • The final prompt with guidelines, length requirement, etc. is attached below and is to be printed and attached to your submitted essay.

  • Be sure to heed the notes I've left on your outline and the writing tips I distributed in class (and have attached below).

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Review your notes for a quiz Tuesday over the Edict of Milan, Arianism, and the Council of Nicaea.

  • Note: this is a change of plans from what I said in class.

10th Grade Literature:

• Read through chapter 4 of Jane Eyre.

• Begin writing your paper over Macbeth, due Tuesday, Feb. 18th.

  • Be sure to heed the notes I've left on your outline and the writing tips I distributed in class (and have attached below).

  • If you have not given me an outline for your essay, you should form one this weekend and give it to me Tuesday.

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Read chapters 1-10 of Part VI of Anna Karenina (pg 551-585).

Week 19: January 31st - February 3rd

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• Review and edit your outline using the feedback I gave you and the instructions below. 

  • Make edits/additions to your outline in red (or blue, etc) pen. If a total rehaul is required, then you may simply redo, but you must turn back in your first outline with my comments.

  • Make sure your thesis statement is not just a topic. Rather, it must be: (a) a sentence (b) that makes a declaration/argument (c) regarding the rage of Achilles, its effects, and how it relates to the events of Book 24.

  • If you did not write out quotes or cite specific line numbers, then you need to do so before resubmitting.

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Read the sayings of Anthony the Great (attached below). Choose one and write a response of about 200 words, explaining and reflecting on the meaning and depth of the desert father's advice.'

10th Grade Literature:

• Study for a quiz Tuesday over Act 5 vocabulary (found in your student workbook).

• Use the study guide from class to review for a test Wednesday (5th) over Acts 3-5 of Macbeth.

• Begin preparing for your final paper (yes, I'll be checking this) by:

  1. choosing which prompt you will write about

  2. drafting a thesis statement

  3. identifying the main points you think you'll make in support of that thesis

  4. identifying at least one quote from the book to support each of those points

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Read the remainder of Part V of Anna Karenina (up to page 549).

  • Write a 1-2 paragraph reflection about either: a) how Anna relates to Vronsky in these chapters and what this suggests; or b) Anna's visit to her son and what this shows about Anna.

Week 18: January 24th-27th

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• Study for a test Thursday (30th) over Books 23 and 24 of The Iliad using the study guide given in class.

• Complete an outline for your final paper using the prompt and instructions given in class. 

  • Do not just start creating an outline. Follow the guidelines given and make sure you're sticking to the prompt.

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Study for a test Wednesday (29th) over the Ancient Church (this semester so far) using the study guide given in class and attached below.

10th Grade Literature:

• Define the vocabulary words for Act 5 (found in your student workbook).

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Read chapters 8-20 (pages 463-504) of  Part V in Anna Karenina. 

Week 17: January 17th-20th

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• Read pages 537 to 541 in The Iliad. (This is a very short reading—but don't neglect it!)

• Complete the handout attached below to begin preparation for your upcoming paper over The Iliad. Make sure to include page numbers!

  • Please email me if you have any questions about this process.

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Read the excerpts from Justin Martyr (distributed in class) and Tertullian (pages 31-32 in your Readings in Christian History book).

• Then answer the guided reading questions, attached below. (It has a front and a back.)

10th Grade Literature:

•  Read Act IV, Scene 1 & 2. As you do so, complete the guided reading worksheet attached below.

• Study for a vocab quiz Tuesday over the Act III vocabulary.

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Note: Because of the basketball tournment and because I hear Mr. Carter has a bit of a more involved assignment that I think is well worth investing some time in, I've decided to shorten the reading.

  • Read chapter 1-7 (pages 437-463) of  Part V inAnna Karenina. 

  • In this big moment, Levin and Kitty feel both fear and joy, excitement and sorrow. In a paragraph or two, describe why they feel this admixture of emotion. That is, what's the fear? What's the joy? What's the excitement, and what's the sorrow? (Address all 4 emotions.)

  • Re-read the attached poems if you'd like to vote for one of these to serve as our recitation.

Week 16: January 10th-13th

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• Read pages 520-528 in The Iliad (end of Book 23 and beginning of Book 24).

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Read the excerpt from Maccabees (referenced in class today and attached below).

• As you read, mark how these men seemed to Israel to be the fulfillment of God's promises. Write in the margin what promise of God they seemed to be bringing to fruition.

10th Grade Literature:

• Read Act III Scenes 2 and 3.

• Complete the reading questions attached below. 

• Study your Act III vocabulary. 

12th Grade English Literature:

• • In the spirit of our winter weather, read "Stopping By the Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost. (In your readings booklet on page 57, or available online here. If you access it online, it must be printed, annotated, and brought in.)

  • As you read, follow these instructions: Mark the central images of the poem. They fit roughly into two groups, which considered together start to unravel the themes and meanings of the poem. Try your hand at categorizing the images into two groups and write a few sentences on what this begins to suggest about the poems meaning. This is essentially what we've done with poems in class—now it's time to give it a go on your own.

Snow Day for January 8th

ALL: Hope you've enjoyed your time off. Not that you asked, but here are some albums that might make a nice, cozy soundtrack for your snow day tomorrow. Best enjoyed by a fire with a warm drink, or whilst baking:

• Ella and Louis (as classy as it gets)

• Labyrinth (a talented young pianist plays a nice collection of new and old)

• Chet Baker Sings (jazzy and classy—give it a try!)

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• Read pages 510-520 in Book 23 of The Iliad. 

• Should be a quick read. Enjoy the snow, or a warm fire, or the music suggested above!

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• No additional work for Christin Studies.

10th Grade Literature:

• Confirm that you've correctly defined your Act III vocabulary using a dictionary (preferably an actual paper one).

• This should be a quick task. Enjoy the snow, or a warm fire, or the music suggested above!

12th Grade English Literature:

• • No additional work for ENG12. Enjoy the snow, or a warm fire, or the music suggested above!

Week 15: HW for January 6th (Christmas Break)

I hope all of you have a wonderful Christmas. If you're looking to upgrade the soundtrack of your Christmas from Mariah Carey to something with a little more depth, here's my Christmas playlist—everything from Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, and Charlie Brown to Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, and choirs of monks.

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• Read pages 492-510 in Book 23 of The Iliad.

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Print and read the account of the martyrdom of Polycarp (attached below—and to be brought to class Tuesday). 

• Then respond to these two questions in a few sentences each:

  1. How did Polycarp respond when the soldiers came to his home to take him to his death? Why is this so striking? What principle or virtue or disposition does this beautifully model for us as Christians?

  2. Besides this moment, identity one other detail or moment in this account that reflects the greatness of Polycarp's Christian witness.

10th Grade Literature:

• Read Act III, Scene 1 of Macbeth.

• Then answer the following in a few sentences: 

  • What things (more than one!) does Macbeth order the two men in this scene to do?

• Define the Act III vocabulary words (pg __ of your student workbook).

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Review chapters 18-23 of Part IV, especially the notes on your sympathies (which you should bring to class Tuesday because I'm going to take them up this time).

Week 14: December 13th-16th

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• Use the study guide (distributed in class and attached below) to study for your final exam, which will be next Wednesday.

• Complete the Reading Report distributed in class and bring this to class on Tuesday.

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Use the study guide (distributed in class and attached below) to study for your final exam, which will be next Thursday.

  1. • Don't forget that knowing the books of the NT is part of the final!

• Bring your own Bibles next Tuesday and Wednesday, as we will read sections of Revelation together in class.

10th Grade Literature:

• Use the study guide (distributed in class and attached below) to study for your final exam, which will be next Thursday.

• Complete the Reading Report distributed in class and bring this to class on Tuesday.

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Bring your poetry/short stories booklet to class next week.

  • Complete the Reading Report distributed in class and bring this to class on Tuesday.

  • We've finished our official work for the semester! Study well for your other exams. Godspeed!

Week 13: December 6th-9th

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• Reading pages 473-477 of Book 22 of The Iliad. 

• As you read, there are several explanations offered as to why Hector has not retreated into Troy but instead stayed outside the walls of the city to face Achilles. Write out at least one explanation of why Hector has not retreated.

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Memorize Galatians 3:27-29.

• Continue studying the books of the New Testament, which you'll need to know in order for your final. 

  1. • If you do not have or have lost the handout for this, I've attached it below so you can study them in the same format by which you'll be tested.

10th Grade Literature:

• Re-read the Act 1, Scene 7 of Macbeth (pages 29-31) and answer the following in a robust paragraph or so:

  1. • What does Lady Macbeth beleive makes a man? That is, what is her idea of masculinity? Use a line or two from this section of reading to show what Lady Macbeth thinks is the mark of a real man.

• Study for an Act I vocabulary quiz on Tuesday. 

  1. • If you were confused, fantastical means unreal; metaphysical means supernatural.

     • If you are unsure on any other definitions, please email me!

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Read chapters 17-23 of Part IV (pg 411-435).

  • Pay attention to your sympathies as you read. After reading (or while), jot down some notes about who you feel sympathy for and who you do not; when you feel sympathy for them, and when you don't. Especially in chapter 17, but in the reading as a whole, as well.

Week 12: November 22nd-December 2nd

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• Finish reading Book 20 (pg 440-450) and read the beginning of Book 21 (pg 451-458) of The Iliad. 

• Review our class discussion of Books 18 and 19 this week for a quiz on Wednesday (Dec 4).

9th Grade Christian Studies:

•  Read (and annotate, as usual) the Hebrews 4:14-5:10 and Hebrews 7:1-10:18.

  1. • This is a change from what I said in class, which was to read all of Hebrews. I'd still very much encourage you to read the whole thing (perhaps a chapter a day over the break)—but only the above sections will be required and covered in class.

• Enjoy your break, your family, and all you have for which to be thankful.

10th Grade Literature:

• Read Act 1, Scene 5 of Macbeth (pages 20-24).

• After you read, complete the few reading questions, attached below.

• Enjoy your break, your family, and all you have for which to be thankful.

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Read through chapter 13 of Part IV (pg 362-298).

  • Enjoy your break, your family, and all you have for which to be thankful.

Week 11: November 15th-18th

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• Finish reading Book 18 of The Iliad.

• Once you finish Book 18, complete the Book 18 worksheet, attached below.

• Then read Book 19 (pages 418-432).

9th Grade Christian Studies:

•  Read (and annotate) Romans 13-16.

• As you read chapters 14 and 15, complete the guided reading questions (passed out in class and attached below).

• We will have a quiz/test over Romans next Thursday (11/21). 

  1. • A study guide for this is attached below. 

     • The last couple of things on the study guide will be covered Tuesday and Wednesday next week—but you should use the weekend to brush up on the others that won't be as fresh on your mind.

10th Grade Literature:

• Review for an open-book, in-class essay on Tuesday over Sydney Carton.

• Define the vocabulary words for Act I of Macbeth on page 39 of your student workbook (distributed Thursday).

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Read through Part IV, chapter III (pg 320-362) and answer these questions in a sentence or two each:

    • What is going on with Nikolai, and how does Levin respond?

    • At the end of the reading, what is Anna is convinced is going to happen to her? Why?

Week 10: November 8th-11th

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• Finish reading Book 17 of The Iliad.

• Complete the character chart attached below. If you are unclear on what is being asked, email me.

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Finish the handout for guided reading over Romans 4 and 5 (from class and attached below).

• Read and annotate Romans chapters 5-9.

10th Grade Literature:

• Contrary to what I said in class today, your only assignment this weekend is to finish your paper, due Tuesday (12th). We'll finish the book together in class next week.

  1. • The prompt is attached below. 

     • If you have questions, confusions, etc., be sure to email me about those sooner rather than later.

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Read chapters 15-22 (pages 287-317).

Election Day Assignment: November 5th

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• At his death, Patroclus says to the man who kills him "So you're third in line at my death" (368). Review the whole scene from 366-368 and write out the three "steps" to Patroclus's death.

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• We identified in Romans 1 two definitions or explanations of what sin ultimately is. In a couple sentences each, choose 2 of the following sins to write about in relation to those definitions, trying to explain why they are sinful using the definitions Paul gives us: greed, revenge, and gluttony.

10th Grade Literature:

• Read the first 6 pages of Chapter 14 (up to "came nearer and nearer" on page 415

• Study for a quiz Wednesday over the Part III vocabulary words.

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Write a paragraph responding to the following, including a quote from the this weekend's reading:

  • What is Alexei Karenin's plan at the moment for dealing with/responding to Anna's sins against him? 

WEEK 9: November 1st-4th

9th Grade Classical Studies:

• Read the rest of Book 16. (Or all of Book 16 if you were absent Thursday.)

  1. • Pay close attention to Patroclus's death at the end of the book.

     • Remember that you could have a reading quiz over the basics!

• Review the conversation between Achilles and Patroclus that opens Book 16, which we read and discussed in class.

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Read Romans chapters 2 and 3. 

• As you read, fill out the "guided reading" passed out in class (and attached below). 

• Study for a quiz over the end of the Gospel of Matthew, which wil cover Barabbas and the Kingship imagery in Matthew's account of the crucifixion.

10th Grade Literature:

• Read (and, as always, annotate) through Book III, chapter 13 (pg 379-407).

• Continue working on your major essay for the book, the prompt for which is attached last week. 

  1. • If you have not received feedback on your outline/notes and want that before writing email me Friday! I can get you feedback by Monday if you ask. 

     • Some of what we have remaining to read will be pertinent to the essay; however, you have sufficient information to develop most of your argument already. So do actual work on the essay this weekend!

     • The essay is due Tuesday, November 14th.

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Read through chapter 14 of Part III in Anna Karenina (pages 260 - 286).

  • Finish your 3, 6, 12, 24, and 48 word summaries of the book so far. 

    • • If you were absent, please see the prompt below. Then email me or ask a peer if you need clarification.

WEEK 8: October 25th-28th

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Write your short essay over Judas's betrayal of Christ using the prompt from class, also attached below. (Re-read the prompt before you start writing!)

  1. You should write the paper (or at least most of it) this weekend. However, I will not require it to be turned in until Thursday, Oct 31. 

  2. This will allow a couple of extra days to re-read, ask me a question or two on Tuesday, or finish the paper up if you have a busy weekend.

10th Grade Literature:

• Read (and, as always, annotate) through Book III, chapter 10 (pages 330ish-363).

• Begin working on your major essay for the book, the prompt for which is attached below. To demonstrate you have begun preparing for the essay in a meaningful way, bring to class next week:

  1. • Evidence that you have made significant progress collecting (on paper, not just in your head) your ideas for your paper. 

     • This might be an outline or might just be a list of ideas, signifcant passages, or key quotes.

     • Either way, it must include page numbers.

• The essay is not due until Tuesday, November 14th, but the prep work above is due this coming Tuesday.

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Finish your first major paper over our novel, due Tuesday, October 29th. 

    • See the updated prompt below with more exact parameters and due date.

WEEK 7: October 18th-21st

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Study for a quiz over last week's class/reading by:

  1. Reviewing our class discussion of the Matthew 21 (Jesus driving the sellers out of the Temple).

  2. Memorizing the great commandment (Matthew 22:37-40)

10th Grade Literature:

• Read through chapter 6 of Book III in A Tale of Two Cities (up to page 329).

• As you read, identify and then write out (along with page number) a passage/quote that demonstrates each of the following: 

  1. The extent to which the French peasants are putting their hope in the Revolution

  2. The wickedness/abuse of the Revolution.

• Finish defining your Book III vocabulary (attached below).

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Read through chapter 6 of Book III in Anna Karenina (pg 259).

    • Note: Focus more on the end of book II (the first part of the reading). The beginning of Book III is a bit more of Levin's agricultural thoughts, which (unforrunately) we're not going to focus on much.

  • Continue working on your first major paper over our novel, due Tuesday, October 29th. 

    • You've already done some prep work, but you likely need to continue fleshing that out (at the very least because we've read further).

    • See the updated prompt below with more exact parameters and due date.

WEEK 6: October 11th-14th

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Read and annotate Matthew Chapters 21-25

• Study for a quiz over the Jewish people groups using the handout from class.

10th Grade Literature:

• Read through chapter the end of Book II in A Tale of Two Cities (up to page 278).

• Study your vocabulary from the second part of Book II for a quiz on Tuesday.

  • • If for some reason you do not have the definitions for these, email me or ask a classmate.

• Complete any remaining work on the integrating quotes writing exercise we began in class. 

  • • (If you were absent, the exercises are attached below. Read the instructions and/or ask a classmate for help getting started.)

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Read through chapter 29 of Anna Karenina (pg 213).

  • Reminder: we'll have a test Tuesday, which will cover what our central characters most desires and what gets in the way of that for them. 

    • You'll need to know: Anna, Kitty, Vronsky, Stiva, Levin, Alexei Karenina, and Princess (Mama) Sherbatsky

    • Studying is hopefully not required, but if you need to refresh yourself, you may certainly do so. 

  • This is a lighter week of reading. Use it to begin working on your first major paper over our novel. You've already done some prep work, but the prompt was distributed in class today and is attached below. Email me if you have questions about the assignment. (Dute date TBD.)

WEEK 5: October 3rd-6th

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Read and annotate Matthew 13:31-Matthew 19:30

  1. • As you read the parables, jot in your book an attempt to explain two of the parables.

     • This is more reading than we've had thus far—but it's still only about 16 pages. It shouldn't take you more than an 45 minutes or so. 

• Study for a quiz over the 12 apostles.

10th Grade Literature:

• Read through chapter 21 of Book II (up to page 250).

• Finish defining and/or begin studying your vocabulary from the second part of Book II (attached below).

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Read through chapter 21 of Anna Karenina (pg 184).

  • As you read, finish (or go back over last week's reading and this one to completed) the second stage of essay prep (attached last week) about how Anna responds to/deals with her sin.

WEEK 4: September 27th-30th

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Finish your essay or memorization, both due on Tuesday, October 1st. 

  1. • If you are choosing to memorize, you will write out the memorization passage in full at the beginning of class on Tuesday.

     • If you are choosing to write the essay, you will turn the essay in at the beginning of class Tuesday. If you have questions, email me FRIDAY—Monday will likely be too late to get a response!

     • To see the options for the essay or memorization, see the prompt attached in Week 1.

10th Grade Literature:

• Read through chapter 15 of Book II (up to page 200).

• Finish your essay or art for our first major assignment, which is due Tuesday (Oct 1).

  • • The prompt is attached below and includes the requirements for both options.

• Study your vocabulary from the first part of Book II for a quiz Wednesday (Oct 2). 

12th Grade English Literature:

• • Read through chapter 7 of Anna Karenina (pg 141).

  • As you read, you'll find it helpful if you begin our second stage of essay prep (attached below), in which we note how Anna responds to/deals with her sin. I won't take this up yet, but much of this week will be helpful and it will save you time later to begin recording things now!

WEEK 3: September 20th-23th

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Continue work on your first major assignment. The due date has been pushed back to Tuesday, October 1st. 

  1. • If you are choosing to write the essay I strongly recommend you write the essay this weekend and use next weekend to go back and refine.

     • If you are choosing to memorize, I strongly recommend taking the approach we use in class and saying the passage aloud daily. 

     • To see the options for the essay or memorization, see the prompt attached in Week 1.

10th Grade Literature:

• Read through chapter 12 of Book II (up to page 170).

• Begin working on your first major assignment, in which you will choose either to write an essay or create a work of art. 

  • The assignment will be due Tuesday, October 1st. 

  • The prompt is attached below and includes the requirements for both options.

• Study your vocabulary from the first part of Book II. We will have a quiz not this coming week but next. 

12th Grade English Literature:

• Read through chapter 28 of Anna Karenina (pg 99).

• Complete the first stage of preparation for our first essay (attached below), in which you'll begin to examine how Stiva deals with his sin. 

  • This will be collected and, if you have given it sufficient effort on your first go, will be an opportunity for feedback and direction.

WEEK 2: September 13th-16th

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Read Matthew 6 & 7 (not a deep read, just a preview with a few annotations to prep for class next week)

• Study for a brief quiz over Matthew 1-5, focusing on:

  1. • The names of Jesus (Matt 1); Connection to Moses (Matt 2); Who is John the Baptist (Matt 3); Why is it significant that Jesus preaches the Sermon on the Mount from a mountain? (Matt 5)

• Continue work on your first major assignment, due Tuesday, September 26th. 

  1. Either A) begin writing your Sermon on the Mount essay, or B) continue memorizing the passage from Matthew 6.

  2. If you wish to have feedback on an outline or general direction for your essay, you should get those to me by Tuesday morning so I can look at them and offer brief feedback before Thursday.

  3. To see the options for the essay or memorization, see the prompt attached in Week 1.

10th Grade Literature:

• Read through chapter 6 of Book II (up to 119).

• In this reading, you'll meet three new characters: Charles Darney, Mr. Stryver, and Sydney Carton. Write a brief summation of each, as follows:

  • 1. include a basic description ("so-and-so's cousin" or "handsome chimney sweeper", etc.);

    2. include a couple observations about their character traits, and support these with specific passages/quotes.

• Define your vocabulary from the first part of Book II. The list of words is attached below if needed.

12th Grade English Literature:

• Read through chapter 15 of Anna Karenina (pg 56).

• In this reading, you'll meet (or get to know) three characters: Noikolai, Kitty, and Vronsky. Write a brief summation of each, (I'll likely pick these up) as follows:

  • 1. include a basic description ("so-and-so's cousin" or "handsome chimney sweeper", etc.);

    2. include a couple observations about their character traits, and support these with specific passages/quotes.

WEEK 1: September 6th-9th

9th Grade Christian Studies:

• Read and annotate Matthew Chapters 2-4. (Annotating means marking interesting things, writing out questions or thoughts, etc.)

• Attached below is the prompt for your first major assignment. In it, you will have the option of a) writing or b) memorizing a large passage of Scripture. If you are interested in memorizing, begin doing so! If you plan to write the essay, we'll talk about that next week.

• Bring your signed syllabus to class Tuesday.

• Answer and bring Tuesday the questions about yourself, attached below. 

10th Grade Literature:

• Read (and annotate) chapters 3-6 in Book I (pages 16-56) of A Tale of Two Cities.

• As you read, write down a brief summary/description of each of the following characters: 

  • Jarvis Lorry, Jerry Cruncher, Miss Manette, Monsieur Defarge, Mr. Manette

• Bring your signed syllabus to class Tuesday.

• Bring your signed summer reading form (attached below) to class Tuesday.

• Answer and bring Tuesday the questions about yourself I passed out in class. 

12th Grade English Literature:

• Read (and annotate) through chapter 5 of Anna Karenina (pages 3-21).

• Then answer the following in half a page, using at least one specific passage from the text:

  • What kind of man is Stepan (aka Stiva)? How does he respond to his sin? What does he value? 

• Bring your signed summer reading form (attached below) to class Tuesday.

• Bring your signed syllabus to class Tuesday.