Week of 4/1/24 to 4/5/24

11th week 124/1/20244/2/20244/3/20244/4/20244/5/2024Co-Teacher Notes
Pre-Calculus
No School
No HomeworkRotated ConicsChapter 10 Lesson 6: 3-13 oddIdentifying Conics by the Discriminant Chapter 10 Lesson 6: 15-19 odd
RhetoricComplete GCR AssignmentStyleComplete GCR Assignment Style 
Church History
Medieval English Literature- Dante, Kirkpatrick Introduction: Intro , Commedia, Inferno..., Dante's Sources, Human Being... - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I9mbEqQCrb0IdiMbn0gfhlXovjZsyvaQTV0vhI5VezI/edit?usp=sharing

- Watch: 
https://youtu.be/DKnFvXmUlOI?si=KHI-xqptx16oZ5h1

- Examine: 
https://www.christianiconography.info/Wikimedia%20Commons/canaGiotto.html

- Read: 
https://charlotteostermann.com/a-wedding-feast/
Looking back at Canto I in light of what we now know about Dante- Dante, Kirkpatrick Introduction: Dante and Beatrice, Reading the Commedia, Future, Dante's Language:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I9mbEqQCrb0IdiMbn0gfhlXovjZsyvaQTV0vhI5VezI/edit#heading=h.y4968c3ob96u
Cantos
CompositionRead Holt p. 145-155; take notes and be prepared for a quiz tomorrowquiz; in class ANIChoose an issue; begin ANI chart using 5 Common Topics to help with I column. Work towards 30 items per columnContinue/finish work on in-class ANI; begin sorting
Medieval HistoryBegin watching Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance, Pgrm.1 "Birth of a Dynasty"cont. The Artistic RenaissanceComplete video and handout for Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance, Pgrm.1 "Birth of a Dynasty"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOAVRcI6mFU
Intro to Physicsread chapter 11 pp 254-266chapter 11 pp 254-266read experiment 5Experiment 5

Week of 3/25/24 to 3/29/24

 

11th week 113/25/20243/26/20243/27/20243/28/20243/29/2024Co-Teacher Notes
Pre-CalculusFolding ConicsNo HomeworkFolding ConicsNo Homework
Good Friday - No School
RhetoricFinish Merchant of Venice etc. Imitatio FDR SpeechPresent Imitatio FDR SpeechComplete GCR assignment 
Church History
Medieval English LiteratureIn-class work on voice, tone, and registerWork on PaperDante - Canto IPaper Due

DUE next Wednesday: 
- Dante, Introduction, Life and Works: xi - xxxiii

- Watch: 
https://youtu.be/DKnFvXmUlOI?si=KHI-xqptx16oZ5h1regarding page xxxi in Dante.

- Examine: 
https://www.christianiconography.info/Wikimedia%20Commons/canaGiotto.html

- Read: 
https://charlotteostermann.com/a-wedding-feast/
CompositionIntroduce the Persuasive Essay (#3)Final Revision/Edit of Essay #2Persuasive Essay (#3)Final Revision/Edit of Essay #2 Due by midnight on GC
Medieval HistoryIntellectual Renaissance & HumanismRead Spiel Ch. 12 "The Intellectual Ren in Italy" p.344 - 350 and answer the Q: What was humanism and what effect did it have on philosophy, education and attitudes toward politics?The Artistic RenaissanceRead Spiel Ch. 12 "The Artistic Ren" p.350 - 357 and take notes, focus on chief characteristics of Renaissance arthttps://ia903007.us.archive.org/29/items/SpielvogelWesternCivilization9thEd2015/Spielvogel%20-%20Western%20Civilization%209th%20ed%202015.PDF
Intro to Physicschapter 11 pp 248-251read chapter 11 pp 252-253chapter 11 pp 252-253no homework enjoy Easter 

Week of 3/18/24 to 3/22/24

11th week 103/18/20243/19/20243/20/20243/21/20243/22/2024Co-Teacher Notes
Pre-CalculusProperties of ConicsChapter 10 Lesson 5 1-4Properties of Conics (con't)Chapter 10 Lesson 5: 9-19 oddChapter 10 Lesson 5: 21-31 odd
RhetoricJudicial Rhetoric - Jack Vs. GiantComplete GCR AssignmentJudicial Rhetoric - Review Thomas MoreComplete GCR AssignmentReview Thurs. Homework 
Church History
Medieval English LiteratureThesis reviewWork on paperPaper review / peer workshop - Bring two copies of your FIRST draft (printed and double spaced with healthy margins)Work on paperPaper review / peer workshop - Bring two copies of your REVISED draft (printed and double spaced with healthy margins)
CompositionRevision and Edit Review; Bring HoltRevise and Edit Essay #2Elocution TechniquesRevise and Edit Essay #2Elocution Techniques/ Marrying the Elegant Essay with the Classical EssayWork on Essay #2- Second Draft due Sat at midnight
Medieval HistoryIntro to Renaissance & Social ChangesRead Spiel Ch. 12 "Characteristics of the Italian Ren" & "The Making of Ren Society" p.332-340 and answer Focus Q p. 333 (make 2 lists)The Family in Renaissance Italy & The Italian States in the Renaissance (Machiavelli)Read Spiel Ch. 12 "The Italian States in the Ren" p.340 - 344 & "Opposing Viewpoints" p.345 Be prepared to discuss the Focus Q: How did Machiavelli's works reflect the political realities of Renaissance Italy? and the Qs following the "Opposing Viewpoints" excerptshttps://ia903007.us.archive.org/29/items/SpielvogelWesternCivilization9thEd2015/Spielvogel%20-%20Western%20Civilization%209th%20ed%202015.PDF
Intro to PhysicsBegin chapter 11 pp232-235read chapter 11 pp 232-236chapter 11 pp 235-236read chapter 11 pp238-245chapter 11 pp 238-245read chapter 11 pp 248-251

Week of 3/4/24 to 3/7/24

 

11th week 93/4/20243/5/20243/6/20243/7/20243/8/2024Co-Teacher Notes
Pre-CalculusInteresting Properties on ConicsChapter 10 Lesson 5: 5Review Chapter 10Study for Chapter 10 TestChapter 10 Test
RhetoricJudicial Rhetoric: Judging the TrueComplete GCR AssignmentJudicial Rhetoric: Judging the TrueComplete GCR AssignmentJudicial Rhetoric: Judging the True
Church HistoryChristianity in Europe Part 2No reading
Medieval English LiteratureAnselm's Ontological ArgumentStudy for Aquinas quizThomistic Philosophy Quizhttps://ourladyofthepearl.com/two-early-franciscans-theologians/St. Bonaventure and Blsd. John Duns Scotus 
CompositionThesis rework; independent work to complete outline/planning chartWrite body paragraphs for essay #2. If you have time, begin intro and conclusion (only AFTER body paragraphs have been written)Bring what you've written (so far) for your essay for peer review.Continue working on body paragraphs, intro, and conclusion. Have a rough draft ready for class tomorrow to complete peer reviewBring Rough Draft to class. Complete peer review of essay #2, turn in at the end of class for teacher's feedbackHave a wonderful spring break with your family!
Medieval HistoryMedieval Games and favorite pastimesBegin Medieval Timeline ActivityMedieval Timeline Activity - Bring Spielvogel (if you have a copy)No HW
Intro to Physicsfinish chapter 10 catch up day study for test on chapter 10study for test on chapter 10test on chapter 10no homeworkfree day enjoy spring break

Week of 02/26/24 to 03/01/24

 

11th week 82/26/20242/27/20242/28/20242/29/20243/1/2024Co-Teacher Notes
Pre-CalculusConic SectionsChapter 10 Lesson 2: 13-35 oddParametric Equations for Conic SectionsChapter 10 Lesson 3: 1-7 odd *use desmos for part c, 9-19 odd3-D Surfaces Generated by Rotating Conic Sections Chapter 10 Lesson 4: 1-9 odd; 12 *Use GeoGebra 3D Calculator
RhetoricEpideictic RhetoricComplete GCR Assignment - Analysis of Reagan's Challenger SpeechEpideictic RhetoricComplete GCR Assignment - Write Tribute SpeechEpideictic Tribute Speech Student Presentations 
Medieval English LiteratureThe "Classical Essay" in real lifehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scholasticism



St. FrancisMedieval Philosophy

Who is Thomas Aquinas? 
https://youtu.be/V_FuJXZOy90

What did Thomas Aquinas write: 
https://youtu.be/12gkjiLBMdg

The Natural Law: 
https://youtu.be/XjlmnqcJuO8?si=IG3rBfpWJYJ0xE6Q

Thomastic Epistemology (What is truth and how do we know it): https://youtu.be/mmWmHB50DG0?si=aPEOHGhu1cxLzG_3

The Science of Theology: https://youtu.be/1OhTlwiHOJI

The moral virtues: https://youtu.be/6eLuZRxFUyw

Theological virtues: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm5joP0zlqc

Growing and diminishing in virtue: 
https://youtu.be/LanSSk82sds

Grace: Kinds and Refusal: 
https://youtu.be/pSSDDtBHuA0

Creation isn’t what you think it is: 
https://youtu.be/4o8mGHN9t10

Charity: https://youtu.be/R5DA0EjZRSw?si=roaxHMbDKcgHs90R

Is God omnipotent? A sample argument from the Summa: 
http://www.philosopherkings.co.uk/Aquinas_WhetherGodIsOmnipotent.html

Scholastic Philosophy Quiz

HW: Read and be ready to be quizzed on and argue against the following: Anselm’s Ontological Argument - https://docs.google.com/document/d/10mTlj4zgShrt8eBz6CMSSh5gNKd6JQXRED8oRNyvtvA/edit?usp=sharing
CompositionBring Free write/ Brainstorming exercises to class. Sorting your Invention; Thesis workshopContinue sorting, Begin to fill out Planning chart or OutlineBring thesis and planning chart/outline to class. Continue working on outline/ planning chartComplete outline; Begin writing Rough Draft of body paragraphsAnalogy CircleContinue working on body paragraphs. Plan to bring to class on Monday
Classical Literature
Church HistoryBRING YOUR BOOK: You will read pages 349-362 AND 385-397 and write down 3 talking points for each chapter (6 total). You will have a subFinish assignment from Monday if you haven't alreadyClass discussion from reading from MondayNo reading
Medieval HistoryBlack PlagueRead Ch. 11 Spiel p.246-251 "Culture and Society in an Age of Adversity" and answer the following Qs: 1) What were the major developments in art and literature in the 14th c.? 2) How did the adversities of the 14th C. affect urban life?Art & Literature in the 14th c.Read "Tabletop Tactics" from Archaeology (Jan/Feb 2005) magazine and be ready to discuss
Intro to Physics