L 7-8
Read and know ch. 10. Notice how Kit's relationships with other people are developing, especially Hannah, Judith, and Nat. Think about why these relationships are developing and what direction they seem to be heading.
Tell me when you have finished, and take the opportunity to ask questions. Due Wednesday, 12.16, before 5:00 pm.
L 9-10
Our next story, as it happens, is a classic Christmas tale and a story of young love. Read "The Gift of the Magi" and the introductory material (pp. 274-279).
Tell me when you have finished, and take the opportunity to ask questions. Due Wednesday, 12.16, before 5:00 pm.
Also pick up a copy of our next book, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, at the school. I plan to start it sometime this week, but not tomorrow.
WL
If you have not already done so, pick up a copy of The Cherry Orchard at school.
Please read the following:
The author, Anton Chekov (1860-1904), is equally well known as a playwright and a short story writer. He made his living as a medical doctor, so he had unusual insight into what makes people tick--not just physically, but psychologically, socially, and even spiritually. His love for people is evident in all of his writings, but at the same time, he doesn't hide their faults. You will see this in the play--the flaws of the characters are right out in the open, and the characters often struggle with them to no avail. Chekhov often humorously shows how absurd they can be, but he does not do so in a scornful way, as if he were superior. He knows his audiences and his readers share many of the same faults, and so does the author. His characters say and do crazy things. but in the end, Chekhov takes them seriously as human beings--and so should we.
The cast of characters is listed on p. ix with a brief explanation. Russian names are often difficult for Americans to remember, so I've made up some mems that may help you. (You're welcome.)
Lopakhin even though he is loaded now, is from the lower classes. His father was a serf, a peasant.
Dunyasha is always doin' stuff, because she is the Ranevskys' maid.
Epikhodov is also called "Simple Simon." If you're picky about who you hang out with, you probably won't pick him.
Firs is not fierce. He's a harmless old servant. He's the first one people forget about.
Anya is the Russian equivalent of "Annie." She's still young, inexperienced, and rather naïve.
Mme. Ranevsky, who owns the estate and the orchard that goes with it, has run out of money. and she runs from her problems instead of facing them.
Barbara is no Barbie doll. She works trying to keep the estate going.
Gayef, co-owner of the estate, is a nice guy, but he gets an F in estate management.
Charlotte the governess is not sure what to do now that Anya is growing up.
Pischtchik, as his odd name suggests, is an oddball even among oddballs.
Yasha imagines himself to be God's gift to women. He keeps hitting on his rhyming fellow-servant, Dunyasha.
Trophimof won't win any trophies as a tutor; people call him an "eternal student."
Use this as a guide when you start reading. For now, tell me that you have read and understood the above. Ask a question if you have one. Due Wednesday, 12.16.
B 7-8
Read II Kings 4: 38-41 and respond. Due Wednesday, 12.16, no later than 5:00 pm.
1. Review: How was Gilgal associated with the conquest of Canaan?
2. Review: When was there a famine in I Kings?
3. Review: When did Elisha meet with a company of prophets before?
4. What is the problem here, and what is the solution?
5. Review: How is this story similar
a. to II Kings 2:19-22 ?
b. to II Kings 3?
6. Review: This is a story about giving life. How does Elisha give life
a. in II Kings 4:1-7?
b. in II Kings 4:8-37?
B 9-10
Read Gen. 41:41-57 and respond. Due Wednesday, 12.16, no later than 5:00 pm.
1. Public recognition for Joseph.
a. Name 5 ways that happens here.
b. How did Jacob do this at home?
c. How was Jesus publicly recognized at birth?
d. How was he publicly recognized at his baptism?
e. How was he publicly recognized at his death?
2. Joseph is a trusted assistant.
a. What does that look lie here?
b. What did it look like when he was still at home?
c. What did it look like at Potiphar's house?
d. What did it look like in prison?
3. What are the names of Joseph's sons, and what meaning does he attach to them?
4. Where else in Genesis did a famine create problems?
F1
More body parts. Access the next set here. Use the sound files and start learning.
F2
Dominic and Jimmy: Get a copy of Sur la Route de la Contrebande at school. Read ch. 1 and do the "Que sais-je" A and B. Due Wed., 12.15 before 5:00 pm.
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