Week of 8/29 - 9/2

 

11th week 48/29/20228/30/20228/31/20229/1/20229/2/2022Co-Teacher Notes
Classical LiteratureBegin discussion : Ovid's creation story/: bk 1: 1-88, questions/answers in class.Revisit Ovid's creation story, then read also Genesis 1-2 - commonplacing notes.Ovid's Metamorphoses - Comparing creation narratives, Using a venn diagram we will discuss similarities and differences in creation stories, as depicted in Ovid's The Metamorphoses, Bk I, and Genesis 1-2,Read Bk I (The Flood) and Genesis 6-9, commonplacing notes.Ovid's Metamorphoses - Comparing destruction by flood narratives Create a venn diagram comparing destruction by flood narratives. Using a venn diagram we will discuss similarities between the destruction by flood stories as depicted in Ovid's The Metamorphoses, Bk I (The Flood) and Genesis 6-9.
Pre-CalculusLinear Regression IntroductionReview for Chapter 2 TestChapter 2 TestNo HomeworkSection 3.2 1-5
RhetoricLecture: Rhetoric's Power to LiberateWrite summary paragraph of Lou Gehrig's speechLecture: Invention: The Discovery of ArgumentsSummary article due by 12pm.Workshop summary articles
Church HistoryLecture: The Church in Antioch: From Sect to ReligionStudy for quiz on Wednesday. Read Eusebius Book 2QuizContinue Reading Eusebius Book 2NO CLASS
Classical Latin IICh. 11 Reading p.185 & Comp Qs p. 185Read Ch. 11 p.186-187 & Vocab p. 189; Wkbk Ex. 2 p.63Lang Fact I: Imperfect Active & Passive (all conj.) OR Create Crossword Puzzle for Ch. 4-6 VocabWkbk Ex. 1 p.62, Ex. 3 p.64, Study Ch. 11 VocabLang Fact II: Imperfect of sum & possum; Wkbk Ex. 5 p.64
Classical Latin IVLanguage Fact p. 34 and Ex. 2, Begin De Bello Gallico 1.2, p. 30Complete De Bello Gallico 1.2, p. 30Language Fact: Participles, Gerunds & Gerundives p.36Ex.3 p.38cont. Language Fact: Participles, Gerunds & Gerundives p.36 with practice
Ancient HistoryQuiz 1 (ch. 1-8). Students may work on Tuesday homework when they finish.Read ch. 9-10. Come to class prepared to discuss chapter 9.Discuss Chapter 9: Egypt's first dynasty and its kings, 2nd dynasty brings civil war while the 3rd dynasty which begins with reconciliation between north and south.Complete map work on map 9.1: Egyptian Expansion. **Due Wednesday, 9/7 Come prepared to discuss chapter 10.In class discussion: chapter 10, Gilgamesh and his 7-part epic. Discuss Sumerian kingship, afterlife, and the idea that fame will allow one to live forever.
Intro to Physicsdiscuss Chapter 1 test- hand back for corrections. in class Chapter 2 2.1-2.1.4Correct Chapter 1 test to hand in on Wednesday 31st read Chapter 2 2.1.5-2.1.7 but would like to get through 2.2 before we get into the planets so read it as wellChapter 2 sections 2.1.5-2.1.7. If we have time 2.2 motion and velocitystudy for section test on Chapter 2 section 2.1Chapter 2 section 2.1 test. Chapter 2 sections 2.3.1- 2.3.5Finish reading Chapter 2 through the final section 2.3.10 . Study for chapter 2 Section 2.2 test. Keep up with motion exercises as well as the study questions on page 63

Week of 8/22 - 8/26

 

11th week 38/22/20228/23/20228/24/20228/25/20228/26/2022Co-Teacher Notes
Pre-CalculusLogarithms with Any Base and Change of Base PropertySection 2.5 7-47 oddLogarithmic FunctionsSection 2.6 1, 3b, c, d, 4a, b, c, 7-9* odd *use DESMOS to graphChapter 2 Review R2a, c, d, R3a-e, R5
Classical LiteratureLecture:Reading epic poetry/intro to Ovid's Metamorphoses: Life, Context, discussMetamorphoses: Read pgs. IX-XVI - make commonplacing notes (required).Reading epic poetry/intro to Ovid's Metamorphoses (use p. 555 of Meta). Infographic/Themes/Motifs discussion.Review lecture notes and handouts on Themes and Motifs - make commonplacing notes. Prepare examples of literature, poetry or lyric that you are familiar with that you believe exhibit the motifs of Hubris, Art or Violence as based on the descriptions provided in reference to Metamorphoses - are these still relevant motifs in written word/literature today? why? are they powerful still or are they tired? and be prepared to share briefly in class on Friday.

Discuss motifs. Begin group read/discussion: Ovid's creation story: bk 1: lines 1-345.Student's will need their copy of Ovid's Metamorphoses each day in class along with all other materials until announcement of next book.
Church HistoryLecture: Rome and Jerusalem: The Historical Context of the ChurchRead Acts 13-28Lecture: Rome and Jerusalem: The Historical Context of the ChurchRead Acts 13-28No Assignment
RhetoricLecture: ParagraphsRewrite Summary Paper of Gettysburg AddressLecture: ParagraphsRewrite of Summary Paper due at NoonWorkshop Summary Papers
Classical Latin IIGo over Reading 3 p.30-31 and Begin Wkbk Ex. 6 p.60Complete Wkbk Ex. 6 p.60, Study Vocab to Learn Ch. 1-3 (Review Ch. 1-3 p.43) and Ch.10Wkbk Ex. 6 p.60 and Vocab GameStudy for QuizQuiz - Vocab to Learn Ch. 1-3 & 10; Begin Study of Ch. 4-6 Vocab
Classical Latin IVReview Language Facts: Demonstrative Adj & Pronouns p.25, Relative Pronouns p.26-27 and film clipEx. 2 EVEN, Ex.3 ODDReading 1 Redux: De Bello Gallico 1.1; Add Ellipsis to Figurative Language listOutline an Essay with thesis & support to discuss in class from the prompt on p. 29cont. Reading 1 Redux: De Bello Gallico 1.1 and Discussion from HW Essay outline
Ancient History**Map 5.1 and 6.1 due today! In class: chapter 6. Discuss the 3 Sage Kings and the significance of choosing a king based on virtue and wisdom rather than heredity. Discuss the early cities/civilizations and kings of China.Read chapter 7-8. Think about how Egyptian hieroglyphics have influenced modern writing.Chapter 7 discussion: the first written languages. Discuss Sumerian cuneiform and Egyptian hieroglyphs, tablets vs. papyrus, and the development of writing.Complete map exercise 8.1. **This assignment is due Monday, 8/29. Come prepared to discuss Ch. 8.Discussion of chapter 8: "The First War Chronicles". Prepare students for quiz on Monday. **Quiz on Monday will cover chapters 1-8.
Intro to PhysicsSection 1.2 test Experiment 1- The Pendulum Experiment . Review for Chapter 1 test on Wednesdaystudy for Chapter 1 test on Wednesday. Finish conclusions for Experiment 1 Read sections 2.1 Chapter 2Chapter 1 test Begin Chapter 2 Motion sections 2.1read sections 2.1 and 2.2 correct chapter 1 test for extra creditSection 2.2 Motion

Week of 8/15/2022 - 8/19/2022

 

11th wk 28/15/20228/16/20228/17/20228/18/20228/19/2022Co-Teacher Notes
Pre-CalculusPower vs Exponential Functions *Example 3Section 2.2 11-26 d, e* *use Desmos to confirm your solutionIdentifying Functions from Numerical PatternsSection 2.3 1-12 allReview Properties of Logarithms Section 2.4 27-43 odd
RhetoricLecture: Rhetoric as the Liberal Art of Soul-Leading (Part 3)Rewrite Summary Paragraph of Gettysburg Address Due Thursday at 12pmLecture: Rhetoric as the Liberal Art of Soul-Leading (Part 4)Rewrite Summary Paragraph of Gettysburg Address Due Thursday at 12pmWorkshop Summary Paragraphs
Classical Literature(Sub) Students Share Research - 5 min each. Informal verbal presentation/sharing of what they learned. -no rules. Students are to take commonplacing notes during shared presentations. Substitute, please show example of Mrs. Potts timeline just as an idea...Create a written timeline (due Fri 8/19) and include
1, birth dates of Authors of major works studied
2, writing dates for all major works studies
3, dates on which events took place for all major works studied (i.e. the Trojan War and the reign of Alexander)
This is due Friday 8/19.
(Sub) Students Share Research - 5 min each. Informal verbal presentation/sharing of what they learned. -no rules. Students are to take commonplacing notes during shared presentations.Create a written timeline (due Fri 8/19) and include
1, birth dates of Authors of major works studied
2, writing dates for all major works studies
3, dates on which events took place for all major works studied (i.e. the Trojan War and the reign of Alexander)
This is due Friday 8/19.
Timelines due. Discussion/overview and sharing in class.Students will need only loose leaf paper, a folder or binder to hold handouts and notes, and writing instrument for the first two weeks.
Church HistoryLecture: Rome and Jerusalem: The Historical Context of the ChurchRead: Acts 1-12Lecture: Rome and Jerusalem: The Historical Context of the ChurchRead: Acts 1-12No Class
Classical Latin IIReading 3, p. 30-31 & Vocab to Learn p.33; Reading 4 p.58-59 & Vocab to Learn p.61Wkbk p.12-13 Ex. 3 & 4; Wkbk p.20 Ex. 5 & 6; Create Vocab cards/quizlet for Vocab to Learn Ch. 3 & 4 (Some students may have this completed from last year, if that is the case, please have them work on Wkbk p.60 Ex.6)Lang Fact II - Substantive Adj; Textbook Ex. 7Wkbk Ex. 4 & 5 & 6 (complete from Tuesday)Transate p. 181 "The Morning Before a Test" together
Classical Latin IVGaul Map exercise; cont. translating De Bello Gallico 1.1 p.20Complete translation De Bello Gallico 1.1 p.20Discuss map exercise; Go over translationEx. 1 #1-15 p.23-24 to turn incont. translating De Bello Gallico 1.1 p.20
Ancient HistoryDiscuss Ch. 3: The Rise of Aristocracy. Discuss the shift from an egalitarian society to an aristocracy.Read chapter 4-6 of textbook. Find two instances of "doubleness" in chapter 4. Come to class prepared to discuss the concept of doubleness in Egyptian society, as well similar examples you can think of from the Bible.Discuss ch. 4. Concept of "doubleness", Narmer's unification of Egypt, and Egyptian climate and topography.Complete Map exercises 5.1 and 6.1. Follow map instructions with care and do your best work. **You may hand in your map on Friday if you would like, but it isn't due until Monday, 8/22.Chapter 5: early Indian empire. Discuss the many connections between early Mesopotamia and early India, difficulty in accurately dating early Indian history, and the relationship between wealth and power in early civilizations.*Co-teachers: for the map work, students may trace the map from their textbook onto a clean piece of paper. They will then close their book and attempt to label it according to the instructions handed out in class. If they get stuck or can't recall certain details, they may look in their book for help. As much as possible, they should study the map carefully and try to recreate it from memory. They should use colored pencils, but they can trace the outline of the map in either pen or pencil.
Intro to Physicscontinue with 1.2 the cycle of scientific enterprise. slides will cover 1.2.3-1.2.4study questions for 1.1.5 and 1.1.6. Study for section test over 1.1. read Chapter 1 sections 1.2.4 and 1.2.5section test 1.1 continue with 1.2, sections 1.2.5study questions for Chapter 2 pertinent to sections covered. read sections 1.2.6Go over section 1.1 test. Correct for extra credit. slides for chapter 1 sections 1.2.6read section 1.3 in chapter 1. study of section 1.2 test on Monday. Begin working on study questions for 1.3

Week of 8/8/2022 - 8/12/2022

 

11th wk 18/8/20228/9/20228/10/20228/11/20228/12/2022Co-Teacher Notes
Classical LiteratureIntroductions and explanations. Overview of Commonplacing1, @home, Research why we should study Classical Lit
2, Be prepared to share for 5 minutes on 8/15 or 8/17 (Informal, verbal presentation about what you learned - just tell us, no rules.)
3, Consider the classical definition of “oratory” and “rhetoric” as you prepare: “Oratory” - The art of speaking in public eloquently, and “Rhetoric” - The art of using language persuasively and eloquently.
(Substitute Teacher Today) Classical Literature Video and Discussion. Make any pertinent notes in your commonplacing notebook.1, @home, Research why we should study Classical Lit
2, Be prepared to share for 5 minutes on 8/15 or 8/17 (Informal, verbal presentation about what you learned - just tell us, no rules.)
3, Consider the classical definition of “oratory” and “rhetoric” as you prepare: “Oratory” - The art of speaking in public eloquently, and “Rhetoric” - The art of using language persuasively and eloquently.
(Substitute Teacher Today) Classical Literature Video and Discussion. Make any pertinent notes in your commonplacing notebook.
Pre-CalculusReview Types of FunctionsSection 1.2 19-28, 33-38Review Inverse FunctionsSection 1.5 5-8, 29-32Review Absolute Value and Even/Odd Functions Section 1.6 1-4
RhetoricReview Syllabus, Lecture: Rhetoric as the Liberal Art of Soul-LeadingRead the Gettysburg Address and compose a paragraph summary. Do not consult any outside sources to guide your summation. Merely read the text and summarize it. Due Date: Thursday at noon.Lecture: Rhetoric as the Liberal Art of Soul-Leading Part 2Email summary paragraph to Dr. H. and fellow students (by noon). Read and prepare feedback for student papers.Workshop summary paragraphs.
Church HistoryReview Syllabus, Lecture: Why Study Church History?No AssignmentLecture: The Setting for the Story's BeginningNo AssignmentNO CLASS
Classical Latin IIWelcome/Expectations/LNM; Quis es?Familiarize yourself with Appendices (back of book), Read Preface pgs. xiii - xv and Readings p.2-3 & 16-17, Locate/Create Vocab list Ch. 1 p.5 & Ch.2 p.19; Read Latin Contract with parents, discuss and signCh.10 Reading p.168-169 (Intro, Title, Reading Vocab, Translate); Language Fact I: 3rd -io Verbs, Present Active & Passive p. 170-171; Vocab p. 171Read & Review/Study Language Fact I and Vocabulary, p.170-171; Wkbk Ch.10 ex. 1 & ex. 2; Study Vocab Ch. 1 & 2; Read Latin Contract with parents, discuss and signLatin Contract due; HW Qs; Language Fact II: 3rd Decl Adj. p.173-175; Ex. 4 & 5 p. 176
Classical Latin IVWelcome/Expectations/LNMFamiliarize yourself with Appendices, Read pgs. 2-8 "Last Century of the Roman Republic" and define: populares, optimates, senatus consultum ultimumReading 1.1 De Bello Gallico, pg. 18/ Figures of Speech & Literary TermsRead "Intro to Caesar" pgs. 10-17 and answer Qs #2, 4, 5, 7 & 10 (handout)Discuss HW and Caesar as an Author/ cont. Reading 1.1 De Bello Gallico p.20
Ancient LiteratureIntroductionsIntroductions
Ancient HistoryIntroductions and classroom expectationsRead ch. 1-3 of textbookDiscuss ch. 1: Early Sumerian settlements/culture and the influence of the SemitesRead Gen. 6:5-8:22. Come to class prepared to discuss "The Great Flood" and the significance of this event to historians.Discuss ch. 2: The Great Flood and the many cultures who have a flood story.Students need to bring spirals for notes of lecture/discussion. They do not need to bring their textbook unless they really want to do so.
Intro to PhysicsWelcome and introductions . Go over syllabus and grading. Intro to chapter 1 Nature of Scientific KnowledgeBegin reading chp 1,sections 1.1.1 through 1.1.2. Start working on study questions that pertain to the sections we have gone over.slides for 1.1.1-1.1.2 Kinds of knowledge and truthcontinuing reading Chapter 1, sections 1.1.3 and .1.14, and work on pertinent study questions.slides for 1.1.3 and 1.1.4https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VXpyl-TAKUl3ThOtQmTHLKn2mhwu2EzWJNYl6uF84RQ/edit?usp=sharing