L 7-8
Banner 14. What happens to each of the two teams?
L 9-10
SL 6-7. Be able to describe what Pearl is like. Why do you think that she is that way? What happens at the Governor's Hall that is so important?
BL
For Friday, Fit 2. The quest for the Green Chapel begins.
MI
Frank 18-21. Frankenstein has made a promise. What happens?
B 7-8
Review what we have done recently.
B 11-12
We are finishing Psalm 22.
F1
Review.
F2
Quiz on Ananas 2.
L 7-8
Banner 13. Note the different problems and how they are resolved.
AL
SL 4-5. What happens during the interview? What is Hester's daily life like?
BL
Ballad quiz on Friday. For tomorrow, Fit 1 of Gawain.
MI
Frank 16-17. Crucial decisions made.
B 7-8
We are working on Luke 3.
B 11-12
We are working on Psalm 22.
F1
Review.
F2
Quiz tomorrow.
F3
Absentees, summarize Corbeau in French. For Friday, read stories that begin on 4, 6, and 16 of Fables.
Absentees, pick up notes, turn in work, and arrange to take quizzes you missed.
L 7-8
Read Banner 12. Be able to describe the storm and what happened during it.
AL
Read SL 3. Know about the stranger in the crowd and what happened to Hester.
BL
Essay due tomorrow. We are working on more ballads.
MI
Read Frank 16-17. The monster continues his narrative and makes demands of Victor. Due Wednesday.
B 7-8
We are working on Luke 3.
B 11-12
Quiz tomorrow on wall words. We are working on Psalm 22.
F1
Review.
F2
Quiz Wednesday on photo cards and related vocabulary.
F3
Absentees, turn in homework. Watch here for your next assignment.
L 7-8
Banner 10-11. What happened with the avalanche? How does Rudi disobey again? Why?
AL
Scarlet Letter 1-2. Exposition--people, places, conflicts, and symbols.
BL
Essays due Tuesday. We are working on ballads.
MI
11-15: the monster's story begins.
B 7-8
Quiz on Luke 2.
B 11-12
Review Psalm 19. Absentees, pick up notes.
F1
Quiz for realsies this time!
F2
Review.
F3
Absentees, homework due Tuesday. Pick up copy of another book.
L 7-8
Banner 9. What are the reactions in Kurtal? Why are there these different reactions?
AL
Expect a quiz on the story.
BL
We will be finishing Beowulf.
B 7-8
We will be finishing Luke 2.
B 11-12
We will be finishing Psalm 19.
F1
Expect a quiz on Monday.
F2
Expect a quiz on the story tomorrow.
F3
There will be a written homework assignment for the absentees. Pick it up before you go.
L 7-8
Banner 8. Who is the new character? What is he like? What is the white fury?
AL
We are finishing Rappacini's Daughter.
BL
We are finishing Beowulf.
MI
Frank 11-15 for Monday.
B 7-8
We are working on Luke 2--Anna.
B 11-12
We are working on Psalm 19.
F1
Quiz tomorrow.
F2
We are working on Ananas 1. Review.
L 7-8
Banner 7. Who escaped? From where? How? To where? Why?
AL
We are working on the Rappacini story.
BL
We are finishing Beowulf.
MI
Frank 8-10.
B 7-8
We are working on Luke 2--Simeon.
B 11-12
Review Psalm 16.
F1
Review as though you were expecting a quiz.
F2
Review as though you were expecting a quiz.
F3
Ch.5.
Sorry for the late post--internet problems.
L 7-8
Banner 6. Who is the teacher? What are the lessons? (I count 4 or 5). What is the most important one and why? One student is required to write them out. You know who you are.
AL
Absentees, pick up notes on the Declaration of Independence. We did not start Rappacini's Daughter yet. Make sure you know it well.
BL
Finish Beowulf. Be sure to know the final agon and how the book ends. Mark at least two sparkles. Absentees, pick up notes on Sir Patrick Spens.
MI
8-10 for Wednesday.
B 7-8
We are working on Luke 2.
B 11-12
We are working on Psalm 16. Absentees, pick up notes.
F1
Review. Check notebook for new vocabulary. Absentees have a quiz to make up.
F2
Review new vocabulary. Absentees, pick up notes.
F3
PN 4.
L 7-8
Banner 3: Be able to describe both the trial and the error.
AL
Read and know Rappacini's Daughter. Use aids in the book.
BL
Finish Beowulf for Tuesday.
MI
Frankenstein 1-7: know the family history and the history of the monster.
B 7-8
We are working on Luke 2. Review the material on Jesus' titles.
B 11-12
Review Psalm 8.
F1
Review for quiz.
F2
Review for quiz.
F3
Nicolas 4 for Tuesday.
L 7-8
Banner 3: How do different people react to Rudi's actions?
AL
Rappacini's Daughter for Monday.
BL
135-149
B 7-8
We are working on Luke 2.
B 11-12
We are working on Psalm 8.
F1
Review. Expect a quiz.
F2
Review.
L 7-8
Read Banner 2. Be able to describe the rescue in some detail.
AL
Review the Wheatley poem.
BL
Read Beowulf to 149.
MI
For Monday, chs. 1-7. Focus on his family and early experiences.
B 7-8
Review for quiz on Luke 1. 5W-how questions may be useful.
B 11-12
Absentees, make up quiz. We are working on Psalm 8.
F1
Review for vocabulary quiz.
F2
Review for vocabulary quiz.
L 7-8
Absentees, pick up a copy of the new book. You have a quiz to take.
Everyone, read ch. 1. Notice what it says about the people of the town, Rudi's family, and Rudi himself.
AL
We are working on the Wheatley poem.
BL
Read and know 113-133 about Beowulf's return. Review "Wife's Lament."
MI
Read and know Letters 1-4. What do they say about Walpole's character and circumstances?
B 7-8
Absentees, pick up notes.
We are working on the Benedictus in Luke 1.
B 11-12
Expect a quiz on Psalm 2.
F1
Absentees, get new vocabulary from the notebook.
Everyone, review.
F2
Review vocabulary not found on cards.
F3
Pour vendredi, lisez ch. 3, Le Bouillon.
L 7-8
Unit quiz on Tuesday. For each story, be able to a. describe the main problem, b. describe how the main character eventually solved it, and c. what the character proved by doing it.
AL
Review.
BL
81-113.
B 7-8
We are about to begin the Benedictus.
B 11-12
We are finishing Psalm 2.
F1
Review.
F2
For Wednesday, review and prepare another problem.
F3
Finissez ch. 2.
L 7-8
Read "Weep." Note the unusual family, the unusual dog, and the unusual decision that the boy has to make.
AL
Review Primer. We will finish Sinners in class.
BL
Read 59-71 in Beowulf.
B 7-8
We are working on Luke 1, the Magnificat.
B 11-12
Ps. 1 memory for Tuesday. We are working on Ps. 2.
F1
Review.
F2
Review.
L 7-8
Read and know "Moses." Know what made her successful and how.
AL
Finish Primer.
BL
For Friday: 59-71.
MI
For Wednesday: Letters 1-4.
B 7-8
We are working on Luke 1.
B 11-12
For Tuesday: Memorize Psalm 1.
F1
Review quiz tomorrow.
F2
Q tomorrow on object cards. Bring a problem in French for the story.
F3
For Friday: Lisez "Un souvenir qu'on VA cherir."
L 7-8
Read "Sea Devil." What are the strengths and weaknesses of each? Who wins? Be able to explain how.
AL
We are finishing "Sky Loom."
BL
We are finishing 3-35.
MI
We discussed categories of monsters.
B 7-8
Review Luke 1 so far.
B 11-12
We are working on Psalm 1.
F1
Review.
F2
Review.
F3
We will be starting Le petit Nicolas.
L 7-8
No assignment.
We are finishing "No-Talent Kid."
AL
Review "Drinking Gourd."
We are working on "Sky Loom."
BL
We are working on Beowulf 3-35.
MI
No assignment. We are working on introductory material.
B 7-8
We are working on Luke 1. Review.
B 11-12
We are working on Psalm 1. Review.
F1
Review.
F2
Review.
F3
We have begun Le petit Nicolas.
L 7-8
Read and know "No Talent Kid." Who wants what? How do they get it?
AL
We are finishing "Drinking Gourd."
BL
Read and know 3-35 of Beowulf.
B 7-8
Quiz on II Timothy 3:16-17. We have begun Luke 1.
B 11-12
Quiz on II Timothy 3:16-17. We are finishing an introduction to the Psalms.
F1
Next class is Monday. Review and practice.
F2
Quiz on animal cards.
It was nice to see everyone again!
L 7-8
No assignment.
AL
We have begun "Follow the Drinking Gourd."
BL
For Friday: 3-35 of Beowulf.
MI
We are defining what a monster is.
B 7-8
For Friday: Memorize II Timothy 3:16-17.
B 11-12
For Friday: Memorize II Timothy 3: 16-17.
F1
Review.
F2
We are reviewing. Review what we have been over.
L 7-8
Quiz on "Ironsides."
L 9-10
HF 35: more unnecessary complications.
WL
AQ 10A (231-250).
B 7-8
We are finishing 2 Kings 16--Ahaz.
B 9-10
We are working on Exodus 12--Passover.
F1
Review recent vocabulary.
F2
Complete individual assignments.
L 7-8
We are finishing "Old Ironsides." Expect a quiz on Tuesday. Optional corrections on Revere quiz are due.
L 9-10
Read and know HF 33-34. Include a sparkle, as always.
WL
Read and know AQ 9B (212 to end). Include a sparkle.
TK
4:3.
B 7-8
Expect a quiz on what we have done so far in 2 Kings 16--Ahaz.
B 9-10
We are learning the 10 plagues and discussing how Passover foreshadows Christ.
F1
Review.
F2
Prepare current chapter.
F3
Finissez Partie 1.
L 7-8
We are still working on "Old Ironsides."
L 9-10
HF 32: another plot takes shape.
WL
AQ 9A (to p. 112).
TK
4:2.
B 7-8
We have begun learning about Ahaz: 2 Kings 16.
B 9-10
We are starting on the plague of darkness.
F1
Review new material.
F2
Have next chapter ready.
F3
28-39.
L 7-8
We are working on "Old Ironsides."
Students can also practice for the spelling bee.
L 9-10
HF 30-31.
WL
AQ 8.
B 7-8
We are working on the kings in 2 Kings 15.
B 9-10
We are finishing the 10 plagues.
F1
Quiz on PA 1-3.
F2
For Friday: next chapter.
F3
27-39.
All assignments are due Wednesday unless otherwise noted.
L 7-8
We are working on "Old Ironsides."
L 9-10
HF 29.
WL
AQ 7B.
TK
Assignment from Friday now due this coming Friday.
B 7-8
We are learning about Azariah/ Uzziah in Kings and Chronicles.
B 9-10
We have moved on to the fourth plague (flies) looking for patterns. Exodus 8.
F1
We are finishing chapter 3. Review often.
F2
Current chapters for tomorrow.
F3
17-26.
L 7-8
Expect a quiz on "Paul Revere's Ride."
L 9-10
HF 28. Justice prevails?
WL
AQ 7A (137-168).
TK
4:2
B 7-8
We are working on 2 Kings 14-- Jeroboam II
B 9-10
We have begun the 10 plagues in Ex. 7.
F2
Absentees, turn in missing work. Theo, chapter 3.
F3
17-26, due Wednesday.
L 7-8
We are finishing Paul Revere.
L 9-10
HF 26-27. Same procedure as always. The plot ripens still more.
WL
AQ 6B (118-136). Same procedure. More battlefield horrors.
TK
4:1. Note how different this section is.
B 7-8
Quiz on Elisha.
B 9-10
We are beginning to study the 10 plagues, Ex. 7.
F1
Review.
F2
Theo, chapter 2 journal.
Absentees, turn in finished work.
F3
Pp. 7-15.
Unless otherwise noted, all assignments are due on Thursday.
L 7-8
We are working on Paul Revere.
Practice for the spelling bee.
L 9-10
HF 25 and sparkle.
WL
AQ p. 99 to p. 118 and sparkle.
B 7-8
Remember to bring your binder and your spiral notebooks to class. We are working on 2 Kings 13: Elisha's last resurrection.
B 9-10
We are working on Exodus 5: bricks without straw.
F1
Review.
F2
Turn in latest independent work on Friday.
F3
Read 7 to 15.
Unless otherwise noted, all assignments are due on Wednesday.
L 7-8
Review Paul Revere. Prepare for spelling bee.
L 9-10
HF 24 with sparkle. Note the king's preparations.
WL
AQ 5 with sparkle. Himmelstoss is reunited with his friends.
B 7-8
We are finishing 2 Kings 13--Jehoahaz and Jehoash.
B 9-10
We are finishing Exodus 4--Moses' return to Egypt.
F1
Expect a review quiz.
F2
Quiz on vocabulary cards--feelings., etc.
Turn in current work.
F3
We will be finishing Carmen.
All assignments are due Tuesday unless otherwise noted.
L 7-8
Wall words quiz tomorrow. Review for spelling bee.
L 9-10
HF 22-23. Real entertainment vs. bad Shakespeare. Nonesuch scam and Jim's guilty memory.
WL
We are sill working on 4 ; 5 for Wednesday.
TK
4:1 for Friday.
B 7-8
Everyone should have their king lists (3-ring binder) ready for class. We are finishing 2 Kings 12--Joash.
B 9-10
We are finishing Exodus 3--Moses at the burning bush.
F1
Review recent vocabulary.
F2
Finish the chapter you worked on in class.
All assignments are due on Monday unless otherwise noted.
L 7-8
We are working on "Paul Revere's Ride."
L 9-10
HF 21: comedy and tragedy side by side in Arkansas
WL
AQ 4: adventures of the wiring detail.
TK
TT 3:11--the palantir.
B 7-8
Review 2 Kings 11--Athaliah.
B 9-10
Review Exodus 1-2
F1
Review recent vocabulary
F2
Have something ready for Monday.
L 7-8
Spelling bee Friday.
L 9-10
HF 20--the trick on Parkville.
WL
AQ 3--Kat's skills and Himmelstoss appears.
TK
3:9-10--Isengard and the power of the voice.
B 7-8
We are reading about wicked Atheliah in 2 Kings 11.
B 9-10
We have finished Exodus 2--Moses' early life and marriage.
F1
Review.
F2
Follow usual procedure.
All assignments due tomorrow unless otherwise noted.
L 7-8
Absentees need to take the test on Witch. No new assignments.
L 9-10
Read, know, and sparkle 19.
WL
Read,know, and sparkle 2.
B 7-8
We are finishing II Kings 10 and the Jehu story.
B 9-10
Absentees, get notes on Exodus :1-2:9. It's 400 years later, and the Hebrews are living in a different world.
F1
Review recent vocabulary.
F2
Absentees, turn in your work for the most recent chapters and do the next one for Friday.
Theo, continue journal for Friday.
F3
Read and mark 8 and 9 for Friday.
All work is due Thursday unless otherwise noted.
All assignments are due Wednesday unless otherwise noted.
L 7-8
Test on Witch of Blackbird Pond.
L 9-10
Read and know 18. Mark a sparkle. More on the feud with the Shepherdsons.
WL
Read and know ch. 1 of All Quiet on the Western Front.
B 7-8
We are continuing to study of Jehu, and the bodies are piling up.
B 9-10
We will be starting Exodus tomorrow.
F1
Review what we have done so far in "Pauvre Anne," with special attention to high frequency vocabulary that you may have stumbled over.
F2
Dominic and Jimmy: Turn in the work due today and do the next chapter. Theo, journal your work from today.
F3
Read through page 32. Bring questions, if you have some.
All assignments are due on Tuesday, 1.19, unless otherwise noted.
L 7-8
Read and know ch. 21. What does the future hold for Kit and the others?
L 9-10
Read and know 17. What's the deal with the Grangerfords?
WL
In-class writing assignment for Tuesday: Discuss the value of "The Metamorphosis" for Christians.
TK
For Friday, 1.22: Chapters 9 & 10.
B 7-8
We are continuing the story of Jehu in II Kings 9.
B 9-10
We are reviewing Genesis.
F1
Review Pauvre Anne so far.
F2
Theo, update journal. Dominic and Jimmy, finish what you worked on today.
All assignments are due Friday unless otherwise noted.
L 7-8
Read and know ch. 20. Notice what makes the winter so hard for Kit.
L 9-10
Skip 14. Read and know 15-16 and mark a sparkle.
WL
We are finishing "The Metamorphosis.".
TK
Read and know ch. 8.
B 7-8
We have begun the story of Jehu in II Kings 9.
B 9-10
We are finishing Gen. 50.
F1
Review Pauvre Anne so far.
F2
Theo, have journal ready.
Others, turn in your latest work from Wednesday.
F3
Read through p. 32 for Wednesday.
All assignments are due tomorrow unless otherwise noted.
L 7-8
Read and know Witch 19. Pay attention to the evidence and testimony for and against Kit.
L 9-10
Read and know Huck 12-13. Choose a sparkle to share.
WL
Finish Metamorphosis (Part III). What resolution does the story provide?
B 7-8
We are working on II Kings 8:16-29--Jehoram and Ahaziah of Judah.
B 9-10
We are working on Jacob's prophecies in Gen. 49.
F1
Dominic and Jimmy, finish what you were working on today for Friday.
F2
Expect a quiz on the material we covered in ch. 1.
F3
Read through ch. 7 for Wednesday.
L 7-8
Read and know chapter 18. Hannah is safe and Mercy is out of danger. But Kit has problems of her own, thanks to her friendship with Hannah and some of her other "suspicious" activities.
L 9-10
Read and know chapters 10 -11. Choose a brief passage (a sparkle) to share with the class.
WL
Read and know Part II of "The Metamorphosis.".
B 7-8
We are working on II Kings 8:7-15, including the background in I Kings 19.
B 9-10
We are working on Genesis 48 &49, Jacob's final blessings.
F1
We are reading through and discussing the first chapter of Pauvre Anne.
F2
Theo, journal what you read in class today.
Jimmy and Dominic, finish what you were working on in class today.
All assignments are due Tuesday, 1.12 unless otherwise noted.
L 7-8
Read and know ch. 17. Disease and panic spread like wildfire through the town.
L 9-10
Read and know ch. 9 about the house of death.
WL
Read and know part I of "The Metamorphosis."
TK
Read and know ch. 9 for Friday.
B 7-8
Review for possible quiz.
B 9-10
No assignment.
F1
No assignment.
F2
Theo, no assignment. Others, finish QSJ for chapter 2.
To celebrate our return to in-person classes, there are no new assignments for Monday. Students who have work still to do (too many) can use this opportunity to get caught up. In-person classes will give me a chance to speak earnestly and personally to students who have been chronically behind in their work.
Unless otherwise noted, all assignments are due on Tuesday, 1.5. There is no specific time, but please do not abuse the privilege.
L 7-8
Read and know ch. 13. The husking bee is a joyful event for our dour Puritan friends. Plenty of difficulties arise when people jump to conclusions.
L 9-10
Read and know ch. 5. We see Pap in all his glory.
WL
Read and know Act IV.
TK
For Friday: ch.7.
B7-8
Read and know II Kings 6:1-8.
B9-10
Read and know Gen. 45.
F1
Now that you have some knowledge of ch. 1, read it again more slowly.
F2
Theo, continue journaling.
The others, read ch. 3 and do QSJ a & b.
