Mr. Charles Kinamon

Assignments for May 19 & 22, 2023

7th Christian Studies:

No Homework! Have a good summer!

8th Literature:

Finish reading Chapter 15 of Hound

Answer Chapter 15 Comprehension Questions

2nd Period Hound Test Wednesday, May 24

Last Period Hound Test Tuesday, May 24

9th Literature:

No homework! Have a good summer!

Assignments for May 12 & 15, 2023

7th Christian Studies:

Review for Prophets Test:

• Bible Charts: Habakkuk, Isaiah, Amos

• Prophets Introduction Notes

• “Redemption” Article

• Jeremiah passage

Answer the following questions on Isaiah:

1. To whom is Isaiah’s prophecy directed?

2. Through how many Kings does Isaiah live?

3. Identify three elements within the book of Isaiah that connect with other elements in the Old Testament.

4. Identify three elements within the book of Isaiah that connect with the other Prophets that we have read.

5. Identify three elements within the book of Isaiah that connect with elements that you are already familiar with from the New Testament.

4th period Prophets Test Wednesday, May 17

5th Period Prophets Test Thursday, May 18

8th Literature:

Read chapters 13 & 14 of The Hound of the Baskervilles

Review Vocabulary for The Hound of the Baskervilles, chapters 1-15

Review Midsummer & Beowulf Recitations

Oral Recitation Assessment (2nd & Last Periods) Thursday, May 18

2nd Period Hound Test Wednesday, May 24

Last Period Hound Test Tuesday, May 23

9th Literature:

Read Chapter V “Eros” in The Four Loves. As you read, mark difficult passages and write down questions on the material. We will review those passages and questions in class on Tuesday.

Make a list of examples from the literature we have read this year of each of the three Natural Loves: “Affection,” “Friendship,” and “Eros.” You should aim for 2 examples for each of the Natural Loves.

Review Julius Caesar Recitation 

Review Romeo & Juliet Recitation

Oral Recitation Assessment Wednesday May 17

Final Exam Thursday, May 18

Assignments for April 28 & May 1, 2023

7th Christian Studies:

Read Isaiah chapters 56-66

Review Habakkuk and Amos Charts and Prophets Notes

Review Psalm 91 & 1 Corinthians 13 Recitations

Write a reflection on Isaiah 61 (passage provided in class on Wednesday)

8th Literature:

Finish Reading chapters 9 & 10 of Hound

Answer Comprehension Questions for Hound ch 9 & 10 (attached below)

Define the following vocabulary terms for Chapters 9-12

1. Gesticulated, p. 85

2. Peremptory, p. 86

3. Extricated, p. 89

4. Deluge, p. 104

5. Blackguard, p. 105

6. Tempestuous, p. 106

7. Abhor, p. 113

8. Reticent, p. 114

9. Solicitations, p. 118

10. Incisive, p. 121

11. Tenacity, p. 122

12. Pealed, p. 126

Review Midsummer & Beowulf Recitations

Expect a Quiz on chapters 6-10 next week

9th Literature:

Complete Pride & Prejudice Paper Revisions and resubmit Final Draft by 5PM Friday April 28 in the Google classroom - if you need more time for doing edits and revision, please email me and let me know.

Review the Julius Caesar Acts I - V Comprehension Questions & Quizzes

Test on Julius Caesar Acts I - V on Tuesday, May 2.

Review Julius Caesar Vocabulary

Review Julius Caesar Recitation 

Review Romeo & Juliet Recitation

Assignments for April 21 & 24, 2023

7th Christian Studies:

Read Isaiah 40-43, 48-49, 52:13-53:12, 54-55

Review Habakkuk and Amos Charts

Review Psalm 91 & 1 Corinthians 13 Recitations

Look through the Reflections section of your binder and make sure that you have reflections for each of the following passages of Scripture. If you are missing any, you will need to re-do them so that you have them to turn in with your Final Reflection Paper

1. Joshua 23 & 24

2. 1 Samuel 2:1-10

3. Psalm 17

4. Psalm 21

5. Psalm 28

6. Psalm 92

7. Psalm 103

8. Psalm 122

9. Proverbs 10

10. Proverbs 13

11. Proverbs 16

12. Proverbs 24:1-22

13. Proverbs 28

14. Proverbs 31

15. Ecclesiastes 3

16. Isaiah 11

*** Oral Recitation Assessment on Wednesday, April 26.

8th Literature:

Finish Reading chapters 7 & 8 of Hound (2nd period begin at p. 73, 8th period begin at p.78)

Answer Comprehension Questions for Hound ch 7 & 8 (provided in class)

Define the following vocabulary terms for Chapters 7 & 8

1. Pallid, p. 62

2. Impassive, p. 63

3. Uncanny, p. 69

4. Convey, p. 74

5. Onerous, p. 78

6. Puritanical, p. 80

7. Furtive, p. 80

Complete the Vocabulary Review Sheet for Hound chapters 1-8 (provided in class)

Review Midsummer & Beowulf Recitations

*** Extra Credit Recitation Auditions on Wednesday, April 26.

9th Literature:

Complete Pride & Prejudice Paper Revisions and resubmit Final Draft by 5PM Friday April 28 in the Google classroom - if you need more time for doing edits and revision, please email me and let me know.

Complete the Act V Comprehension Questions (provided in class)

Review Julius Caesar Vocabulary

Review Julius Caesar Recitation 

Review Romeo & Juliet Recitation

Quiz on Julius Caesar Acts III & IV on Tuesday, April 25

*** Extra Credit Recitation Auditions on Wednesday, April 26

Assignments for April 14 & 17, 2023

7th Christian Studies:

Read Amos chapters 1-9

Review Psalm 91 & 1 Corinthians 13 Recitations

*** Oral Recitation Assessment on Wednesday, April 26.

8th Literature:

Finish Reading chapters 5 & 6 of Hound (2nd period begin at p. 51, 8th period begin at p. 56)

Answer Comprehension Questions for Hound ch 4, 5, & 6. (see attachment below)

Review Midsummer & Beowulf Recitations

*** Extra Credit Recitation Auditions on Wednesday, April 26.

9th Literature:

Finish Reading Act IV of Julius Caesar (p.109-111)

Complete the Act IV Comprehension Questions

Review Julius Caesar Vocabulary

Review Julius Caesar Recitation 

Review Romeo & Juliet Recitation

*** Extra Credit Recitation Auditions on Wednesday, April 26

Assignments for April 10, 2023

7th Christian Studies:

Read Habakkuk chapters 1-3

Review Psalm 91 & 1 Corinthians 13 Recitations

*** Recitation check on Psalm 91 & 1 Corinthians 13 on Wednesday, April 12.

*** Oral Recitation Assessment on Wednesday, April 26.

8th Literature:

Answer Comprehension Questions for Hound chapter 3 (attached below if you did not receive a copy)

Define the following Vocabulary Terms for Hound chapters 5 & 6

1. Venerable, p.47

2. Inquiry, p.49

3. Endeavouring p.49

4. Rueful, p.52

5. Bias, p.53

6. Austere, p.54

7. Wanton, p.57

8. Malignancy, p.57

Review Midsummer & Beowulf Recitations

*** Written Recitation Assessment on Midsummer Thursday, April 13

*** Extra Credit Recitation Auditions on Wednesday, April 26.

9th Literature:

Complete the Act III Comprehension Questions

Review Julius Caesar Vocabulary

Review Julius Caesar Recitation 

Review Romeo & Juliet Recitation

*** Written Recitation Assessment on Julius Caesar Thursday, April 13

*** Extra Credit Recitation Auditions on Wednesday, April 26

Assignments for March 24 & 27, 2023

7th Christian Studies:

Read chapters 2, 4, 5, & 6 from Esther.

Finish Reading chapter 30 in Book of the Ancient World, through p.186

Answer Comprehension Questions for Lesson 25 in Book of the Ancient World Workbook, p. 79

Review Vocabulary and Comprehension Questions for Lessons 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, & 28 in Book of the Ancient World Workbook.

Review Temple Chart, Solomon Chart, Notes on Esther

Test on Solomon, Temple, Ester, Persians & Phonecians on Wednesday, March 29

Review Psalm 91 & 1 Corinthians 13 Recitations

8th Literature:

Finish Reading chapter 2 of Hound, through p. 21

Answer Comprehension Questions for Chapters 1 & 2, provided in class.

Define the following Vocabulary Terms for Hound chapters 3 & 4

1. Apparition, p. 24

2. Flippantly, p. 24

3. Congenial, p. 27

4. Acrid, p. 27

5. Pugnacious, p. 31

6. Cajoled, p. 32

7. Flurried, p. 38

8. Languid, p. 38

9. Availed, p. 40

Review Midsummer Recitation

Review Beowulf Recitation

9th Literature:

Read the attached article on “Wills” in Ancient Rome.

Using the Formation Field Diagram from class on Wednesday, create a formation field diagram for one of the characters (NOT Brutus) in Julius Caesar. You do not have to draw this as the diagram, you can create the field as a list, but you do need to include items for each of the Spheres (Global, Intersphere, Intrasphere, Immediate). When possible, include a page number or Act, Scene, Line # citation for the items you include, if they come from material in the play. If it is prior knowledge from your studies in Roman History, you do not need to include a citation.

Review Julius Caesar Vocabulary

Memorize lines 29-35 of Julius Caesar Recitation

Review lines 1- 28 of Julius Caesar Recitation 

Review Romeo & Juliet Recitation

Assignments for March 17 & 20, 2023

7th Christian Studies:

Read Chapters 27, 28, & 29 in Book of the Ancient World, p. 171-181

Complete Comprehension Questions for Lesson 23 & 24 in Book of the Ancient World Workbook, p. 75 & 77

Review Vocabulary Terms from Lesson 26, 27, & 28 in Book of the Ancient World Workbook, p. 84, 86, & 88.

Review Temple Chart, Solomon Chart, 

Review Psalm 91 & 1 Corinthians 13 Recitations

8th Literature:

Complete Act IV & V Literary Devices Review. Using the instructions provided in class, write 2-3 paragraphs on your section of Act IV or V of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. You will want to include 2-3 sentences summarizing your section, and then explain the literary devices you identified. Please follow the example included on the assignment. 

Define the following Vocabulary Terms for The Hound of the Baskervilles chapters 1 & 2

1. Luminous, p 6

2. Fallacies, p 6

3. Incredulously, p 8

4. Slovenly, p 9

5. Asperity, p 10

6. Monograph, p 12

7. Circumspect, p 13

8. Elicited, p 16

9. Corroborated, p 17

10. Ghastly, p 19

11. Chimerical, p 20

Review Midsummer Recitation

Review Beowulf Recitation

9th Literature:

Finish Writing Draft of Pride & Prejudice Paper and turn in online through Google Classroom.

Using the prewriting that you’ve already done, along with the prompt and structure guides that you received in class, produce a draft version of Character or Narrative Analysis for Pride & Prejudice. Look for a portal for turning in your GoogleDocument draft through the online classroom.

Pride & Prejudice Draft due by Monday, March 20 at 5PM

Complete Julius Caesar Act II Comprehension Questions

Complete Julius Caesar Vocabulary Review

Review lines 1- 28 of Julius Caesar Recitation 

Review Romeo & Juliet Recitation 

Assignments for March 10 & 13, 2023

7th Christian Studies:

Finish Reading chapters 33 in Book of the Ancient World, p.202-205

Read chapters 34-35 in Book of the Ancient World, p. 207-213

Complete Comprehension Questions 4-6 for Lesson 27 in Book of the Ancient World Workbook, p. 87

Complete Comprehension Questions for Lesson 28 in Book of the Ancient World Workbook, p. 89

Review Temple Chart & Solomon Chart

Review Psalm 91 & 1 Corinthians 13 Recitations

8th Literature:

Complete Act V Comprehension Questions for A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Review Vocabulary for Acts III, IV, & V.

Review Quiz and Comprehension Questions for Act IV

Memorize lines 21-28 of Midsummer Recitation

Review Midsummer Recitation

Review Beowulf Recitation

*** Test on Act IV & V of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Thursday, March 16, 2023

9th Literature:

Finish Writing Draft of Pride & Prejudice Paper and turn in online through Google Classroom.

Using the prewriting that you’ve already done, along with the prompt and structure guides that you received in class, produce a draft version of Character or Narrative Analysis for Pride & Prejudice. Look for a portal for turning in your GoogleDocument draft through the online classroom.

Pride & Prejudice Draft due by Monday, March 20 at 5PM

Complete Comprehension Questions 1-7, & 11 for Julius Caesar

Define the following Vocabulary Words for Act IV & V:

1. Hollow (4.2.23)

2. Chastisement (4.3.16)

3. Vaunting (4.3.52)

4. Proscription (4.3.171)

5. Gallant (5.1.13)

6. Providence (5.1.106)

7. Disconsolate (5.3.55)

Memorize lines 21-28 of Julius Caesar Recitation

Review Julius Caesar Recitation 

Review Romeo & Juliet Recitation 

Assignments for March 3 & 6, 2023

7th Christian Studies:

Finish Reading chapters 31 & 32 of Book of the Ancient World

Complete Comprehension Questions for Lesson 26 in Book of the Ancient World Workbook, p. 85

Complete Comprehension Questions 1-3 for Lesson 27 in Book of the Ancient World Workbook, p. 87

Read 1 Kings 6-11

Finish Reflection on Psalm 92.

Review Psalm 91 & 1 Corinthians 13 Recitations

8th Literature:

Define the following Vocabulary Terms for Act IV & V of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

1. Amiable (4.1.2)

2. Upbraid (4.1.47)

3. Jollity (4.1.89)

4. Enmity (4.1.142)

5. Paragon (4.2.10)

6. Seething (5.1.4)

7. Constancy (5.1.26)

8. Audacious (5.1.103)

9. Sunder (5.1.131)

10. Tarrying (5.1.147)

11. Discretion (5.1.223)

12. Gait (5.1.346)

Complete Comprehension Questions for Act IV of A Midsummer Night's Dream

Reread Pyramus & Thisbe and identify 3-4 similarities between its plot line and the plot line of the 4 Lovers in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Provide quotes that support or show the connections.

Memorize lines 13-20 of Midsummer Recitation

Review Midsummer Recitation

Review Beowulf Recitation

9th Literature:

Write Draft of Pride & Prejudice Paper and turn in online through Google Classroom.

Using the prewriting that you’ve already done, along with the prompt and structure guides that you received in class, produce a draft version of Character or Narrative Analysis for Pride & Prejudice. Look for a portal for turning in your GoogleDocument draft through the online classroom.

Pride & Prejudice Draft due by Monday, March 13 at 5PM

Memorize lines 13-20 of Julius Caesar Recitation

Review Julius Caesar Recitation 

Review Romeo & Juliet Recitation 

Define the following Vocabulary Terms for Acts II & III of Julius Caesar

1. Augmented (2.1.30)

2. Redress (2.1.47)

3. Whet (2.1.61)

4. Affability (2.1.82)

5. Suit (2.4.27)

6. Cur (3.1.46)

7. Firmament (3.1.62)

8. Enfranchisement (3.1.81)

9. Abridged (3.1.105)

10. Vouchsafe (3.1.131)

11. Reverence (3.2.120)

Assignments for February 24 & 27, 2023

7th Christian Studies:

Review Map of Israel/Promised Land and tribe locations

Review vocabulary for 1 & 2 Samuel

Review 1 & 2 Samuel Charts

Review p. 49 & 51 in Book of the Ancient World Workbook

Use study guide items we compiled on Wednesday to study and review for your test.

Test on 1 & 2 Samuel Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Read 1 Kings 1-5

Review Psalm 91 & 1 Corinthians 13 Recitations

8th Literature:

Finish Reading Act III of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, through p.112

Complete the Comprehension Questions for Act III of A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Review Midsummer Acts I, II, & III Vocabulary

Review Comprehension Questions of Acts I & II of A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Test on Act I, II, & III of A Midsummer Night’s Dream Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Review lines 1-12 of Midsummer Recitation

Review Beowulf Recitation

9th Literature:

Review events and notes for Pride & Prejudice volume 3

Review Pride & Prejudice Vocabulary for Vol III.

Test on Pride & Prejudice Vol III on Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Review lines 1-12 of Julius Caesar Recitation

Review Romeo & Juliet Recitation 

Define the following Vocabulary Terms for Act I of Julius Caesar

1. Trod (1.1.26)

2. Countenance (1.2.38)

3. Cogitations (1.2.50)

4. Repute (1.2.173)

5. Mettle (1.2.308)

6. Pretentious (1.3.31)

7. Prodigious (1.3.77)

Assignments for February 17 & 20, 2023

7th Christian Studies:

Review Map of Israel/Promised Land and tribe locations

Review vocabulary for 1 & 2 Samuel

Read 2 Samuel 1, 5, 7, 11-12, 15, 23-24

Answer the following Comprehension Questions:

1. Describe David’s state of being at the beginning of 2 Samuel. (2 Sam 1)

2. Where do the Elders of Israel meet with David? And what do they ask of him? (2 Sam 5)

3. From whom does David have to take Jerusalem? (2 Sam 5)

4. What does David want to do for God? And how does God respond to David’s desire? (2 Sam 7)

5. Who brought God’s word to David? (2 Sam 7)

6. How does David cover up his sin with Bathsheba? (2 Sam 11)

7. What is David’s response to Nathan’s rebuke of him following his sin with Bathsheba? (2 Sam 12)

8. Who is Absalom and what does he try to do to David? (2 Sam 15)

9. To what does David compare himself? And to what does he compare the people of Israel? (2 Sam 24)

10. Why is it significant that David builds an altar and performs sacrifices at the end of 2 Sam 24?

Review Psalm 91 & 1 Corinthians 13 Recitations

8th Literature:

Literary Devices Writing Assignment: 

Write 2-3 paragraphs explaining the literary devices that you identified in class on Wednesday. For your section, you’ll want to provide a few sentences of summary for your section to introduce where in the play your section takes place. Then you’ll need 1-2 paragraphs explaining the literary devices you identified. For example, if you identified a simile, you will need to explain that a simile is a comparison that uses like or as and explain what the two things being compared are. If you need to cite a line or two from the play, use appropriate citations by putting the text you’re citing in quotation marks and providing a citation at the end of the quote. A citation should follow this format (Act #. Scene #. Line #’s).

This assignment may be typed or handwritten. Either way, it needs to be double spaced. If you choose to hand-write the assignment, please write legibly.

Review Midsummer Acts I, II, & III Vocabulary

Memorize lines 7-12 of Midsummer Recitation

Review Beowulf Recitation

9th Literature:

Finish Reading Pride & Prejudice volume 3, through p.367

Make 2 Freytag’s Pyramids:

• Create 1 Freytag’s pyramid assessing the events of only Volume 3.

• Create a separate Freytag’s Pyramid assessing the events of the entire novel (Vol. I-III). Please do not restate every event in the book. For your Rising & Falling Action, consider which events are most important to the movement from your Inciting Incident to your Climax and Conclusion.

Review Pride & Prejudice Vocabulary for Vol III.

Memorize lines 7-12 of Julius Caesar Recitation

Review Romeo & Juliet Recitation 

Assignments for February 10 & 13, 2023

7th Christian Studies:

Review Map of Israel/Promised Land and tribe locations

Read 1 Samuel 16-19 and 30-31

Answer the following Comprehension Questions:

1. Where does Samuel go to anoint the new king of Israel? (1 Sam 16)

2. How does Samuel respond to God’s decision to anoint David? (1 Sam 16)

3. What was David’s role in service to Saul? (1 Sam 16)

4. Describe David’s response to the Goliath situation. How is his response different from Saul’s response? (1 Sam 17)

5. What does Saul do to keep David away from him? And, how does this turn out for Saul? (1 Sam 18)

6. By what means does David escape from being killed by Saul? (1 Sam 19)

7. What does David recover from the Amalekites? (1 Sam 30)

8. How does Saul die? And, who dies alongside him? (1 Sam 31)

Review Psalm 91 & 1 Corinthians 13 Recitations

8th Literature:

Define the following Vocabulary Terms for Act III of A Midsummer Night’s Dream

1. Translated (3.1.98)

2. Enthralled (3.1.116)

3. Beseech (3.1.157)

4. Consecrated (3.2.7)

5. Conjure (3.2.158)

6. Bequeath (3.2.166)

7. Disparage (3.2.174)

8. Apprehension (3.2.178)

Complete the Vocabulary Review for Acts I, II, & III of A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Answer questions 1-6 on the Act II Comprehension Questions for A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Memorize lines 1-6 of Midsummer Recitation

Review Beowulf Recitation

9th Literature:

Complete the Vocabulary Review for the Vocabulary Terms of Volume III of Pride & Prejudice

Read chapters 10-15 of Pride & Prejudice volume 3, p.304-344.

Practice Romeo & Juliet Recitation 

Memorize lines 1-6 of Julius Caesar Recitation

Assignments for February 3 & 6, 2023

7th Christian Studies:

Review Map of Israel/Promised Land and tribe locations

Review Comprehension Questions on page 51 in Book of the Ancient World Workbook.

Read 1 Samuel 2:1-10 and write a reflection on this passage.

Answer the following Questions:

1. Why does God tell Samuel that He is allowing Israel to have a King? (1 Sam 8)

2. What tribe does Saul come from? (1 Sam 9)

3. What sign is given to show that Saul has become king? (1 Sam 10)

4. Summarize Samuel’s farewell speech. (1 Sam 12)

5. Why does Samuel rebuke Saul? (1 Sam 13)

6. Why is God grieved that He made Saul king over Israel? (1 Sam 15)

Review Psalm 91 & 1 Corinthians 13 Recitations

8th Literature:

Write 1-2 paragraphs describing the character that you played in the Everyman performance. If you played more than 1 character, choose only 1 to describe. Focus your paragraphs on describing the essential nature of your character: why was your character important to the play? What purpose do they serve in the story-line? How does their presence within the play affect the other characters? Does your character change at any point in the play? Why or why not?

Read Act II, Scene 1 of Midsummer, p.69-80 in your textbook.

Review Beowulf and Midsummer Recitations

Review vocabulary for Act I & II of Midusmmer

9th Literature:

Define the second set of Vocabulary Terms for Volume III of Pride & Prejudice

1. Disdain, p. 328

2. Tacit, p. 334

3. Constancy, p. 341

4. Mortifications, p.346

5. Abhorrence, p. 347

6. Diffidence, p.351

7. Mirth, p. 352

8. Impertinence, p. 358

9. Vulgarity, p. 363

10. Indignant, p. 367

Read chapters 6-9 of Pride & Prejudice volume 3, p.279-303.

Practice Romeo & Juliet Recitation and Julius Caesar Recitation

Assignments for January 31, 2022 (Snow Day)

7th Christian Studies:

Practice Psalm 91 & 1 Corinthians 13 Recitations

Read Proverbs 31

Write a reflection on Proverbs 31

8th Literature:

Bring any costume or prop pieces for the Everyman performance with you to school tomorrow, Wednesday. 

Review Act I & II Vocabulary by making a Synonym/Antonym Chart. For each Vocabulary term, write a synonym and antonym. (Reference the “Chapter 11: Word Relationships” packet that you received in the fall, also attached below, for more information on synonyms and antonyms).

Practice Beowulf Recitation and Midsummer Recitation

9th Literature:

Test on Pride & Prejudice Vol II Wednesday, February 1.

Define the first set of Vocabulary Terms for Volume III of Pride & Prejudice

1. Perturbation, p. 236

2. Fortitude, p. 244

3. Petulance, p. 253

4. Exigence, p. 262

5. Acquiescence, p. 264

6. Expeditiously, p. 269

7. Profligate, p. 270

8. Dilatory, p. 293

9. Cogent, p. 303

10. Confidante, p. 303

11. Prodigiously, p. 312

12. Simpered, p. 328

Practice Romeo & Juliet Recitation and Julius Caesar Recitation

Assignments for January 27 & 30, 2022

7th Christian Studies:

Finish any of the assignments from class: Read chapters 15-16, 19-20 in Book of the Ancient World and complete the comprehension questions for these chapters, p 43, 49, & 51 in Book of the Ancient World Workbook.

Memorize verses 15 & 16 of Psalm 91 Recitation

Review verses 1-12 of Psalm 91 Recitation

Review 1 Corinthians 13 Recitation

Read 1 Samuel  8-10, 12-13, 15

8th Literature:

Bring any costume of prop pieces for the Everyman performance with you to school on Tuesday.

Complete the Comprehension Questions for Midsummer Act I (attached below)

Review vocabulary terms for Acts I & II of Midsummer

Review the Beowulf Recitation, the whole thing. 

Begin Memorizing lines 1-5 of Midsummer Recitation

9th Literature:

Test on Pride & Prejudice Vol II Tuesday, January 31.

Review Vocabulary Terms for Pride & Prejudice Vol II.

Review character descriptions and traits for Vol II.

Read chapters 1-5 of Pride & Prejudice vol III, p. 235-278

Review Romeo & Juliet recitation

Memorize lines 1-5 of Julius Caesar Recitation

Assignments for January 20 & 23, 2022

7th Christian Studies:

Finish answering the questions on Psalm 17.

Finish your reflection on Psalm 17 if you did not finish it on Tuesday.

Memorize verses 13 & 14 of Psalm 91 Recitation

Review verses 1-12 of Psalm 91 Recitation

Read 1 Samuel 1-7

8th Literature:

Review “Major Characters List” document

Define the following vocabulary terms for Acts I & II of Midsummer

1. Solemnities (1.1.11)

2. Vexation (1.1.22)

3. Feigning (1.1.31)

4. Filched (1.1.36)

5. Entreat (1.1.58)

6. Sovereignty (1.1.82)

7. Extenuate (1.1.120)

8. Beguiled (1.1.239)

9. Extempore (1.2.56)

10. Dale (2.1.2)

11. Shrewd (2.1.33)

12. Knavish (2.1.33)

13. Progeny (2.1.115)

14. Dissension (2.1.116)

15. Votress (2.1.123)

16. Languish (2.2.35)

17. Surfeit (2.2.143)

Finish reading Act I, through p. 68 in your textbook. (2nd period only)

Review the Beowulf Recitation, the whole thing. 

9th Literature:

Review Romeo & Juliet recitation

Review Vocabulary Terms for Pride & Prejudice Vol II.

Create 2 Freytag’s Pyramids. Pyramid # 1 should cover the events of Vol II only. Pyramid # 2 should cover the events of Vol I & II.

Test on Pride & Prejudice Vol II is scheduled for Wednesday, January 25.

Assignments for January 13 & 16, 2022

7th Christian Studies:

Finish your reflection on Proverbs 10.

Memorize verses 11 & 12 of Psalm 91 Recitation

Review verses 1-10 of Psalm 91 Recitation

Review Judges Chart, Vocabulary Terms (Conquest, Promised Land, Endorsement, Empowerment), Judges Comprehension Questions, and Ruth Chart.

Test on Judges & Ruth on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

8th Literature:

Read “Introduction to A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Major Characters List” documents provided in class.

Review Vocabulary Terms for Everyman

Review introductory notes on Everyman and Medieval plays.

Review Comprehension questions and Hero’s Journey material on Everyman.

Review the Beowulf Recitation, the whole thing. 

Test on Everyman on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

9th Literature:

Review Romeo & Juliet recitation

Review Vocabulary Terms for Pride & Prejudice Vol II.

Read chapters 10 - 19 of Volume II of Pride & Prejudice, pages 178 - 232.

Expect a quiz this week on the first half of Volume 2 of Pride & Prejudice.

Assignments for January 6 & 9, 2022

7th Christian Studies:

Read Ruth 1-4.

Complete Judges Comprehension Questions.

Finish your reflection on Psalm 103 if you did not finish it in class on Tuesday.

Memorize verses 9 & 10 of Psalm 91 Recitation

Review verses 1-8 of Psalm 91 Recitation

Review Judges Chart and New Vocabulary Terms (Conquest, Promised Land, Endorsement, Empowerment).

8th Literature:

Review Vocabulary Terms for Everyman

Review introductory notes on Everyman and Medieval plays

Review the Beowulf Recitation, the whole thing. 

Answer the Comprehension Questions on Everyman Part 2.

9th Literature:

Review Romeo & Juliet recitation

Complete the Vocabulary Review

Read the 2 Articles provided in class on Courtship and Social Customs in the Regency Era

Read chapters 2 - 8 of Volume II of Pride & Prejudice, pages 139-172.

Assignments for December 16 & January 2, 2022

7th Christian Studies:

Read Judges 6-16.

Memorize verses 7 & 8 of Psalm 91 recitation

Review verses 1 - 6 of Psalm 91 Recitation

8th Literature:

Review Vocabulary Terms for Everyman

Review the Beowulf Recitation, the whole thing. 

Answer the Comprehension Questions on Everyman attached below.

9th Literature:

Romeo & Juliet Papers: Resubmit your paper to the link in the Google Classroom. If you have questions about any comments or need direction, send me an email. Your revised and edited version of your paper will be due by 5PM on Friday, December 16.

Memorize lines 38 - 61 (“‘Tis but thy name” to “either thee dislike”) for the Romeo & Juliet recitation.

Define the following terms for Pride & Prejudice Volume 2

1. Obstinate (p.145) 

2. Duplicity (p.146)  

3. Felicity (p. 152)

4. Conciliating (p.159)

5. Superlatively (p.163)

6. Prudential (p.174)

7. Tractable (p.180)

8. Indignation (p.181)

9. Officious (p.181)

10. Provocations (p.186) 

11. Remonstrance (p.193)

12. Idleness (p. 195)

13. Dissipation (p.195)

14. Insolence (p.198)

15. Upbraided (p.206)

16. Consternation (p. 210)

17. Vindication (p.217)

18. Profusion (p. 217)

19. Volubility (p. 224)

20. Querulous (p. 230)

Assignments for December 9 & 12, 2022

7th Christian Studies:

Read Joshua chapters 23-24

Answer the following Questions: (1 & 2 were started in class, 3 is an additional question to add)

1. Compare Hittite, Egyptian, and Israelite religious practices and beliefs. What characteristics do they share? How are they distinctly different?

2. Look at Genesis, Exodus, and Joshua charts. Determine three (3) threads, ideas, concepts, themes, or truths that appear in all three books.

3. After you read Joshua 23 & 24:

a. Describe what Joshua is encouraging the Israelites to do in his final speech?

b. Describe how the Israelites respond to Joshua suggestions and urgings?

c. Write a Reflection, following the reflection format, for these two chapters.

Memorize verses 5 & 6 of Psalm 91 recitation

Review verses 1- 4 of Psalm 91 Recitation

Review Vocabulary Terms & Comprehension Questions for lessons 21 & 22 in Book of the Ancient World workbook.

Review Joshua chart.

8th Literature:

Review Vocabulary Terms for Everyman

Review the Beowulf Recitation. 

Read the introductory article for Everyman (provided in class on Thursday)

9th Literature:

Review chapters 1-23 of Pride and Prejudice. Including your statement summaries of plot events.

Review introductory notes on Pride & Prejudice and Jane Austen.

Review Pride & Prejudice vocabulary.

Test on Volume 1 of Pride & Prejudice Tuesday, December 13.

Review lines 26 - 37 (“Ay me!” to “or shall I speak at this”) for the Romeo & Juliet recitation.

Romeo & Juliet Papers: Look for your returned paper on Friday, December 9. Using my comments and suggestions, perform edits and revisions to your paper. Then Resubmit your paper to the new turn-in link in the Google Classroom. If you have questions about any comments or need direction, send me an email. You revised and edited version of your paper will be due by 5PM on Friday, December 16.

Assignments for December 2 & 5, 2022

7th Christian Studies:

Read Joshua chapters 1-5

Memorize verses 3 & 4 of Psalm 91 recitation

Review verses 1 & 2 of Psalm 91 Recitation

Review Vocabulary Terms for lessons 21 & 22 in Book of the Ancient World workbook.

8th Literature:

Define the following Vocabulary Terms for Everyman

1. reverence (p.36)

2. reckoning (p.37)

3. prosperity (p.37)

4. forebear (p.37)

5. cumbered (p.38)

6. venture (p.48)

7. cognition (50)

8. contrition (p.50)

9. chastised (p.50)

10. bide (p.52)

11. twain (p.53)

12. hither (p.53)

13. tarried (p.56)

14. forsake (p.57)

15. hie (p.57)

16. piteously (p.57)

Memorize line 24-34 of the Beowulf Recitation 

9th Literature:

Read chapters 16-23 of Pride and Prejudice (p. 74 - 128).

Write a 1-2 sentence summary for each chapter of the book - aim at identifying the main event, or primary events, of that chapter: What information is that chapter communicating? What major event takes place?

Complete Vocabulary Review Sheet for Volume 1 Vocabulary Terms of Pride & Prejudice.

Memorize lines 26 - 37 (“Ay me!” to “or shall I speak at this”) for the Romeo & Juliet recitation. Remember that the ladies will memorize Juliet’s lines and the gentlemen will memorize Romeo’s lines.

Assignments for November 18 & 28, 2022

7th Christian Studies:

Read Book of the Ancient World chapters 24, 25, & 26 (p.155-168)

Complete Comprehension Questions for Lessons 21 & 22 (p.67 & 69) in Book of the Ancient World workbook.

Memorize verses 1&2 of Psalm 91 recitation

Review Exodus Chart, Tabernacle Chart, Vocabulary terms, and Exodus Comprehension Questions for your Test on Exodus scheduled for Wednesday, November 30.

8th Literature:

Finish Reading FIT IV up through stanza 101 (p.115) of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

Answer the FIT IV Comprehension Questions (provided in class).

Review vocabulary Terms for FIT III & IV.

Memorize line 15-23 of the Beowulf Recitation 

Test on Sir Gawain and the Green Knight FIT III & IV scheduled for Thursday, December 1.

9th Literature:

Turn in your Romeo & Juliet paper through the online portal in the Google Classroom. Check your email for an invitation to join the Google Classroom and do so if you have not already. Remember that the sample paper we look at together in class is loaded into the Google classroom. Email me if you have issues submitting your paper or will not be able to turn it in on time. The paper is due by 5PM on Friday, November 18.

Define the following Vocabulary Terms for the first several chapters of Pride & Prejudice

1. Scrupulous (p.6)

2. caprice (p.7)

3. fastidious (p.13)

4. ostentation (p.17)

5. pedantic (p.25)

6. indignation (p.26)

7. Disconcerted (p.30)

8. Indolent (p.35)

9. Alacrity (p. 50)

10.  Implacable (p. 57)

11.  Propitious (p. 58)

12.  Odious (p. 60)

13.  Asperity (p. 64)

14.  Miserly (69)

15.  Complaisant (p.70)

Write a 1-2 sentence summary for each chapter of the book - aim at identifying the main event, or primary events, of that chapter: What information is that chapter communicating? What major event takes place? (for chapters 1-16)

Read chapters 9-15 of Pride and Prejudice (p. 41-73)

Assignments for November 11 & 14, 2022

7th Christian Studies:

Complete Exodus Comprehension Questions Set 2 (see the link below).

Read Exodus 25:1 - 27:21; 32:1 - 34:35.

Write a Reflection on Proverbs 10.

8th Literature:

Define the following Vocabulary terms for FIT IV of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

Please follow the same format as you have with your other vocabulary lists. You should have the term followed by a definition. Then leave a blank line on your paper followed by a sentence of your own creation using the vocabulary term correctly. 

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight FIT IV Vocabulary:

1. fain (80.22)

2. whetted (88.15)

3. rueful (88.16)

4. reproved (91.11)

5. rancorous (93.17)

6. audacious (94.5)

7. fervent (98.21)

8. obliquely (100.8)

9. bane (101.3)

10. amiably (101.11)

Memorize line 8-14 of the Beowulf Recitation 

Finish Reading FIT III up through stanza 79 (p.95) of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

Answer the FIT III Comprehension Questions (see link below).

9th Literature:

Romeo & Juliet Paper

For your paper on Romeo & Juliet you’ll want to use the work that you’ve already done on one of the themes from Romeo and Juliet to present a 5 paragraph essay analyzing the use of that theme in the play. Your essay should be structured as follows:

Introduction: 1 paragraph (3-5 sentences) introducing the topic of your essay and the theme that you’ve chosen. There may be pertinent background information to the play, or to your theme that you need to include here.

3 Body Paragraphs: In these paragraphs you will explain, using quotes and evidence from the text, how the theme you've chosen is developed. Each paragraph should contain 5-7 sentences, including at least 1 quote from the text. In these paragraphs you’ll want to present the examples of the theme that you’ve chosen (you should already have these identified). You’ll want to include references to the theme from throughout the entire play (Acts I-IV). The bulk of this space should be given to explaining how the theme is explained in the quotes that you’ve chosen to include. 

Conclusion: 1 paragraph (3-5 sentences) reiterating the topic that you’ve chosen and restating your explanation of the theme. This is not a place to introduce new information, this is a space to summarize everything that you’ve said previously in your paper.

Other Guidelines: This paper will need to be typed. In a standard font (like Times New Roman or Arial). 12 point Font. Please do not add extra space between paragraphs. Please indent at the beginning of a paragraph and provide correct citations for your quotes; ie (Act #.Scene #.Line #). Please observe appropriate grammatical rules.

*** Note: we will discuss more formatting related aspects of this paper in class next week.

The Romeo & Juliet Paper will be turned in online through the GoogleClassroom by Friday, November 18 at 5PM. More instructions on this will be provided next week during class.

Read chapters 1-8 of Pride and Prejudice (p. 5-40)

Assignments for November 4 & 7, 2022

7th Christian Studies:

Complete Exodus Comprehension Questions Set 1 (provided in class).

Read Exodus 13:17 - 20:26

Study for a quiz on the first 12 chapters of Exodus (the sections we've read previously and that the Comprehension Questions cover)

8th Literature:

Define the following Vocabulary terms for FIT III of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

Please follow the same format as you have with your other vocabulary lists. You should have the term followed by a definition. Then leave a blank line on your paper followed by a sentence of your own creation using the vocabulary term correctly. 

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight FIT III Vocabulary:

1. resounds (46.20)

2. harried (47.20)

3. debonairly (52.22)

4. quagmire (57.1)

5. clemency (61.5)

6. manifold (61.11)

7. malignity (65.5)

8. Aspersions (66.15)

9. repine (72.21)

10. solicitous (79.7)

Memorize line 1-7 of the Beowulf Recitation 

Reading FIT III up through stanza 62 (p.80) of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

9th Literature:

Review Vocabulary Terms for Acts III-V.

Finish Reading Act V (through page 148) of Romeo & Juliet.

Complete Comprehension Questions on Acts IV & V.

Finishing Fill out your Freytag’s Pyramid on Romeo & Juliet with events from Act V. You should be able to identify events that correlate with all of the parts of Freytag’s Pyramid. Make sure to cite the events that you reference (Act #.Scene #) so that you can easily reference them later. Remember that you want to have a strong central triangle, so your Inciting Incident, Climax, and Resolution should all fit well together.

Test on Romeo & Juliet Acts III-V is scheduled for Wednesday, November 9.

Assignments for October 28 & 31, 2022

7th Christian Studies:

Review Facts to Know sections for Lessons 1-7 of the Book of the Ancient World Workbook.

Review Comprehension Questions for Lessons 1-7 of the Book of the Ancient World Workbook.

Review Vocabulary for Lessons 1-7 of the Book of the Ancient World Workbook.

Review Geography of Ancient Egypt Map.

Test on Ancient Egypt Wednesday, November 2. If you have questions over anything from this material, bring them on Tuesday and we will discuss them.

Read Exodus 5:22-6:12; 6:28-12:50

8th Literature:

Finish Reading FIT II up through stanza 45 (p.63) of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

Complete the Comprehension Questions on FIT II.

Review vocabulary terms for FIT I & FIT II of Sir Gawain.

Review your notes on Literary Devices.

Test on FITS I & II of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is scheduled for Thursday, November 3. 

9th Literature:

Define the following Vocabulary terms for Act V of Romeo & Juliet.

Please follow the same format as you have with your other vocabulary lists. You should have the term followed by a definition. Then leave a blank line on your paper followed by a sentence of your own creation using the vocabulary term correctly. 

Romeo & Juliet Act V Vocabulary:

1. apothecary (5.1.36)

2. strew (5.3.12)

3. inexorable (5.3.38)

4. haughty (5.3.49)

5. interred (5.3.87)

6. sepulchre (5.3.141)

7. contagion (5.3.152)

8. perforce (5.3.237)

9. scourge (5.3.291)

Finish Reading Act IV, scenes 4 & 5 (p.119-128) of Romeo & Juliet.

Fill out information for a Freytag’s Pyramid on Romeo & Juliet with events from Acts I-IV. You should be able to identify Exposition Material, an Inciting Incident, Rising Action Events, and a Climax. Make sure to cite the events that you reference (Act #.Scene #) so that you can easily reference them later.

Assignments for October 21 & 24, 2022:

7th Christian Studies:

Review Facts to Know sections for Lessons 1-7 of the Book of the Ancient World Workbook.

Review Comprehension Questions for Lessons 1-7 of the Book of the Ancient World Workbook.

Review Vocabulary for Lessons 1-7 of the Book of the Ancient World Workbook.

Review Geography of Ancient Egypt Map.

Write a reflection on Proverbs 24.

Read Exodus 1-4

8th Literature:

Define the following Vocabulary terms for Sir Gawain and the Green Knight FIT II. Please follow the same format as you have with your other vocabulary lists. You should have the term followed by a definition. Then leave a blank line on your paper followed by a sentence of your own creation using the vocabulary term correctly. 

Sir Gawain FIT II Vocabulary:

1. annealed (27.21)

2. crenellations (34.11)

3. blithely (35.15)

4. stalwart (36.5)

5. lithe (36.27)

6. scion (38.19)

7. repartee (41.19)

8. wending (42.9)

9. requite (42.19)

10. bartering (45.4)

Read FIT II up through stanza 40 (p.58) of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

Review vocabulary terms for FIT I of Sir Gawain.

9th Literature:

Define the following Vocabulary terms for Act IV of Romeo & Juliet.

Please follow the same format as you have with your other vocabulary lists. You should have the term followed by a definition. Then leave a blank line on your paper followed by a sentence of your own creation using the vocabulary term correctly. 

Romeo & Juliet Act IV Vocabulary:

1. pensive (4.1.39)

2. rouse (4.1.42)

3. wayward (4.2.47)

4. shroud (4.3.43) 

5. solace (4.5.47)

6. beguiled (4.5.55)

7. solemnity (3.5.61)

8. dirges (4.5.88)

9. amended (4.5.99)

10. pestilent (4.5.140)

Read Act IV, scenes 1-3 (p.) of Romeo & Juliet.

Choose one of the Major Themes (Fate/Destiny, Time, or Love) that we have talked about in class. Look for at least 3 reference to the theme you’ve chosen from each Act that we have read so far (Acts I, II, & III). Compile these references in a list. Based on the references that you’ve selected, write 1 sentence summarizing what you think Shakespeare might be trying to communicate about the theme you chose. For example, “good and evil” would be a subject that a work might cover, while the theme might be “good always overcomes evil.”

Review vocabulary terms for Act III of Romeo & Juliet.

Assignments for October 14 & 17, 2022:

7th Christian Studies:

Finish reading Book of the Ancient World chapters 5 & 6

Complete the Comprehension Questions for Lessons 4, 5, & 6 in Book of the Ancient World workbook

Write a reflection on Psalm 17.

8th Literature:

Finish Reading FIT I of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, up through Stanza 22.

Complete the Comprehension Questions for FIT I of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (provided in class)

Review vocabulary terms for FIT I of Sir Gawain.

**** If you did not finish the Analogies and Synonyms/Anotonyms Chart in class, please finish it this week. I will be taking these up on Tuesday.

9th Literature:

Finish Reading Act III of Romeo & Juliet.

Complete the Comprehension Questions for Act III of Romeo & Juliet.

Review vocabulary terms for Act III of Romeo & Juliet.

Finish reading the article on Writing (provided in class on Wednesday) and answering the questions included in the article. I’ll be taking these up on Tuesday, so make sure you have all of the work done.

Assignments for October 7 & 10, 2022:

7th Christian Studies

Complete the Comprehension Questions for Lesson 3 (page 9) in Book of the Ancient World Workbook.

Read chapters 7 & 8 in Book of the Ancient World (pages 57-72).

Complete Comprehension Questions 3-5 for Lesson 6 (page15) AND Comprehension Questions for Lesson 7 (page 17) in Book of the Ancient World Workbook. 

Be prepared for a Quiz next week on the material we've covered on Ancient Egypt.

8th Literature:

Beowulf Writing Assignment: Write 4 paragraphs analyzing the Theme “Good versus Evil” as it is portrayed in Beowulf. Remember that with “theme” you are looking for what the author is trying to communicate about the subject; so I’m looking for you to find references to “good” and “evil” throughout the text. Then, based on those references, I want you to make a claim about what the author is saying about good and evil. You should have one paragraph of examples of the elements of good and evil from each Part of the book, and then one summary paragraph at the end where you present your determined findings about what the author of Beowulf has to say about the relationship between “good” and “evil.”

Formatting: You do not need to provide quotes from the text, but if you quote something, please remember to put it in quotation marks with the page number in parentheses. Your paper may be typed or handwritten (legibly). Either way it should be double spaced. A paragraph should be 5-7 complex sentences. Your summary paragraph at the end can be 3-5 sentences. Please use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation in your essay.

Define the following vocabulary terms for FIT I of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Please follow the same format as you did for Beowulf Vocabulary. You should have the term followed by a definition. Then leave a blank line on your paper followed by a sentence of your own creation using the vocabulary term correctly. 

Sir Gawain FIT I Vocabulary:

1. Delectability (3.13)

2. Dais (4.2)

3. Retinue (5.17)

4. Outstripped (7.8)

5. Gallant (9.1)

6. Burnished (9.17)

7. Acutely (10.11)

8. Vaunts (14.12)

9. Dismayed (15.14)

10. Scintillating (19.10)

9th Literature:

Define the following vocabulary terms for Act III of Romeo & Juliet. Please follow the same format as you did for the previous Acts. You should have the term followed by a definition. Then leave a blank line on your paper followed by a sentence of your own creation using the vocabulary term correctly. 

Romeo & Juliet Act III Vocabulary:

1. Abroad (3.1.2)

2. Forebear (3.1.84)

3. Effeminate (3.1.111)

4. Strife (3.1.175)

5. Amorous (3.2.8)

6. Garish (3.2.25)

7. Chide (3.2.95)

8. Banished (3.2.113)

9. Lamentation (3.2.120)

10. Carrion (3.3.35)

Read Act 3 Scenes 1 -3 in Romeo & Juliet (pages 72-95) 

Assignments for September 30 & October 3, 2022:

7th Christian Studies

Finish Reading Book of the Ancient World chapters 1 & 2 (through page 18).

Complete the Comprehension Questions for Lessons 1 & 2 (pages 5 & 7) in Book of the Ancient World Workbook.

If you did not finish your Reflection on Proverbs 28, complete it this weekend.

8th Literature:

Finish Reading Beowulf Part 3, through page 48.

Complete Comprehension Questions for Beowulf Part 3.

Review Vocabulary words for Beowulf parts 1, 2, & 3.

Finish filling in character descriptions for the Beowulf characters chart.

Test on Beowulf is scheduled for Wednesday, October 5, 2022.

9th Literature:

Finish Reading Act II of Romeo & Juliet (pages 48-71)

Complete the Act II Comprehension Questions provided in class.

Review vocabulary terms for Acts I & II.

Review character descriptions (make sure that you have descriptions already written for the characters in Acts I & II. We’ll look at the character descriptions chart together again on Tuesday)

Test on Romeo & Juliet Acts I & II is scheduled for Thursday, October 6, 2022.

Assignments for September 23 & 26, 2022:

7th Christian Studies

Read Genesis 37, 40, 41, 44, & 45

Answer the following Comprehension Questions from our reading in Genesis:

1. Genesis 12 - Where do Abram and his family come from?

2. Genesis 15 - What does God promise to give Abram?

3. Genesis 16 - What name does Hagar give to God? (v.13)

4. Genesis 21 - Describe Sarah's response to the birth of Isaac.

5. Genesis 37 - Describe both of Joseph's dreams.

6. Genesis 37 - Describe the plans that Joseph's brothers make for how to get rid of him.

7. Genesis 41 - Describe Pharaoh's dreams.

8. Genesis 45 - When Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, what is their response? Why?

9. Genesis 45 - At the end of Genesis, where are Abraham's descendants?

Review your Genesis Chart, Notes from Introducing the Old Testament, and your Quiz in preparation for Test 1, scheduled for Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

8th Literature:

Finish Reading part II (Grendel's Mother) of Beowulf. [2nd & 8th Period: pages 26-33]

Complete the Comprehension Questions on Beowulf Part II provided in class on Thursday.

Define the following vocabulary terms for part III (The Fire Dragon) of Beowulf. Please follow the same format as you did for parts I & II. You should have the term followed by a definition. Then leave a blank line on your paper followed by a sentence of your own creation using the vocabulary term correctly. 

Beowulf Part III Vocabulary:

1. Confound (P.37)

2. Rampart (P.39)

3. Forsook (P. 40)

4. Chiding (P.40)

5. Covetous (P.44)

6. Shambled (P.46)

Be prepared for a Quiz next week on the Second part of Beowulf, including vocabulary. 

9th Literature:

Finish Reading Romeo & Juliet Act I, scene 5 [p.39]. 

Complete the Comprehension Questions on Romeo & Juliet Act I provided in class on Thursday.

Fill in Descriptions for the Characters in Act I on the Character Chart provided in class on Thursday.

Review notes and vocabulary words on Shakespeare and Romeo & Juliet Act I.

**** if you did not receive a copy of the Comprehension Questions or Character Chart, email me and I will send them to you.

Assignments for September 16 & 19, 2022:

7th Christian Studies

Read Genesis 11:1-9; 12:1-20; 15; 16; 21;& 22

Write a Reflection on Proverbs 16 following the Reflections Format in your notebook. 

Be prepared for a quiz next week on the chapters of Genesis that we’ve read and the notes we have taken in class.

8th Literature:

Finish Reading part I (Grendel) of Beowulf. [2nd Period: pages 8-16; 8th Period: pages 10 - 16]

Define the following vocabulary terms for part II (Grendel’s Mother) of Beowulf. Please follow the same format as you did for part I. You should have the term followed by a definition. Then leave a blank line on your paper followed by a sentence of your own creation using the vocabulary term correctly. 

Beowulf Part II Vocabulary:

1. Manifold (P.22)

2. Bade (P.22)

3. Cloven (P.22)

4. Undulation (P.24)

5. Infallible (P.25)

6. Dinned (P.26)

7. Keening (P.27)

8. Curdling (P.28)

Be prepared for a Quiz next week on the first part of Beowulf as well as the notes we’ve taken on English Literary History this semester. 

9th Literature:

Finish Reading Romeo & Juliet Act I, scenes 1, 2, & 3 [bottom of page 8 - 26]. 

Define the following vocabulary terms for Act II of Romeo & Juliet. Please follow the same format as you did for Act I. You should have the term followed by a definition. Then leave a blank line on your paper followed by a sentence of your own creation using the vocabulary term correctly. 

Romeo & Juliet ACt II Vocabulary:

1. invocation (2.1.27)

2. discourses (2.2.13)

3. enmity (2.2.73)

4. sallow (2.3.70)

5. drivelling (2.4.88)

6. commend (2.4.166)

7. poultice (2.5.63)

Be prepared for a Quiz next week on the opening material of Romeo & Juliet as well as the notes we’ve taken on Love this semester. 

Assignments for September 9 & 12, 2022:

7th Christian Studies:

Read Genesis 1:1 - 4:16 and 6:1 - 9:17.

Make sure that your syllabus has been signed.

Make sure that your notebook is in order.

Finish your Reflection on Psalm 28.

8th Literature:

Define the following Vocabulary Terms for Part 1 of Beowulf. Format your Vocabulary List by writing "Beowulf, Part 1 Vocabulary" at the top of your page. Then, using a dictionary, write out a definition for each of the terms below. Skip a line after each definition. Then provide an original sentence, of your own creation, using each of the vocabulary terms correctly. For each term, you should have a definition, a blank line, and an original sentence.

1. Unbidden, P. 5

2. Brooding, P. 8

3. Desolation, P. 8

4. Wallowed, P. 9

5. Sinewy, P. 9

6. Tumult, P. 12

7. Ravenous, P. 12

8. Unslaked, P. 13

9. Asunder, P. 13

10. Recompense, P. 16

9th Literature:

Define the following Vocabulary Terms for Act I of Romeo & Juliet. Format your Vocabulary List by writing "Romeo & Juliet, Act 1 Vocabulary" at the top of your page. Then, using a dictionary, write out a definition for each of the terms below. Skip a line after each definition. Then provide an original sentence, of your own creation, using each of the vocabulary terms correctly. For each term, you should have a definition, a blank line, and an original sentence.

1. Piteous (Pro.1.7)

2. Pernicious (1.1.82)

3. Defiance (1.1.108)

4. Augmenting (1.1.130)

5. Portentous (1.1.139)

6. Posterity (1.1.218)

7. Perilous (1.3.55)

8. Valiant (1.3.75)

9. Nimble (1.4.16)

10. Visage (1.4.29)

11. Bodes (1.4.91)

12. Revels (1.4.109)

Assignments for September 6, 2022:

7th Christian Studies:

Favorite Old Testament Passage:

For the first day of class, please write one paragraph on your favorite passage from the Old Testament. You do not need to summarize the passage, but please do give me a Scripture reference. Spend the bulk of your paragraph explaining why this passage is important or meaningful to you. What makes it your favorite?

A paragraph is considered 5-7 complex sentences. This assignment may be handwritten or typed. If you choose to handwrite, please write legibly. Please bring your completed assignment with you to class on Tuesday, September 7, 2022.

8th Literature:

Summer Reading Review. The Call of the Wild by Jack London.

Make a list of four (4) crucial events in the plot of The Call of the Wild. These should be events in the story that are vital to the plot line. To help guide your thoughts, consider which events, if they were absent from the story, would prevent the story from making sense. Similarly, which events are necessary for the end of the book to take place? Write 2-3 sentences explaining why each event is important to the story line. 

This assignment may be typed or handwritten. If you decide to handwrite, please write legibly. This does not need to be an exhaustive retelling of the story - but your goal with this assignment is to convince me that you have read the book and understand the story. 

Please bring your completed assignment, and your copy of The Call of the Wild on the first day of class: Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

9th Literature:

Summer Reading Review: Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Make a list of five (5) crucial events in the plot of Treasure Island. These should be events in the story that are vital to the plot line. To help guide your thoughts, consider which events, if they were absent from the story, would prevent the story from making sense. Similarly, which events are necessary for the end of the book to take place? Write 3-4 sentences explaining why each event is important to the story line. 

This assignment may be typed or handwritten. If you decide to handwrite, please write legibly. This does not need to be an exhaustive retelling of the story - but your goal with this assignment is to convince me that you have read the book and understand the story. 

Please bring your completed assignment, and your copy of Treasure Island on the first day of class: Tuesday, September 6, 2022.