Hey girls,
Most of your parents have replied back to me to let me know that it is okay with them if we read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. We will start the book on February 6th. This post is just to let you know the version of the book I will be using, in case your parents are starting their shopping soon...
ISBN: 978-0192824417
Click here for the direct Amazon link.
See you girls next week!
Ally
Monday, November 24, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Literature: homework due 12/5
Girls,
Your homework for next time we're together: pages 335 - 412 from the book called "St. Denis".
Have a great holiday!!
Love,
Ally
P.S. Don't forget we're doing a big birthday bash when we come back!
Your homework for next time we're together: pages 335 - 412 from the book called "St. Denis".
Have a great holiday!!
Love,
Ally
P.S. Don't forget we're doing a big birthday bash when we come back!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
History Homework
Read: Life in Victorian England, chapters 1-4
Do: You are a journalist for a newspaper in London. For next week, you are each going to read aloud a newspaper article that you write! Before writing your article, strategize on what are the main things you want to cover. Make this fun, but informative too. Be sure to include lots of facts!
Ellie B: Queen Victoria’s family background (Why was SHE made queen, who was her father/mother/etc)
Abby: Queen Victoria’s marriage (what’s the love story here? J)
Kayla: Queen Victoria’s children (what did she think about children, pregnancy, who were they, who would they become)
Nicki: Queen Victoria’s husband, Albert (tell me about him, his likes/dislikes, what he is known for…)
Hannah: The class system in Victorian England (what was the class system? What were the classes called? What kinds of things identified differences between these classes?)
Ellie W: Victoria’s role as Queen (like what she did, what she accomplished…)
***Begin thinking about:
On December 10, we are going to have a Victorian day. We are going to have tea time, so come dressed up in your Victorian attire! Start looking if you don’t have something to wear. While we have tea, each one of you is going to do a brief “show and tell” and fill us in on the latest tea time topics of the day. You are, in a very proper and knowledgeable way, be an expert on one of the following areas (yours is listed below). Because you are such an expert, you are going to bring at least one item that you will use to demonstrate or explain your topic (“show and tell” idea). As you begin your reading on Victorian England this week, you might want to start taking notes on how you are going to do your show and tell and tea time conversation. You can use any type of prop, but you must use it to then go into detail about your particular topic. J
-The Ideal Victorian Family: Abby
-Changes in science: Ellie W.
-Literature: Hannah
-The Great Exhibit: Kayla
-The Image of the Monarchy: Nicki Jackson
-Technological advances: Ellie B.
Do: You are a journalist for a newspaper in London. For next week, you are each going to read aloud a newspaper article that you write! Before writing your article, strategize on what are the main things you want to cover. Make this fun, but informative too. Be sure to include lots of facts!
Ellie B: Queen Victoria’s family background (Why was SHE made queen, who was her father/mother/etc)
Abby: Queen Victoria’s marriage (what’s the love story here? J)
Kayla: Queen Victoria’s children (what did she think about children, pregnancy, who were they, who would they become)
Nicki: Queen Victoria’s husband, Albert (tell me about him, his likes/dislikes, what he is known for…)
Hannah: The class system in Victorian England (what was the class system? What were the classes called? What kinds of things identified differences between these classes?)
Ellie W: Victoria’s role as Queen (like what she did, what she accomplished…)
***Begin thinking about:
On December 10, we are going to have a Victorian day. We are going to have tea time, so come dressed up in your Victorian attire! Start looking if you don’t have something to wear. While we have tea, each one of you is going to do a brief “show and tell” and fill us in on the latest tea time topics of the day. You are, in a very proper and knowledgeable way, be an expert on one of the following areas (yours is listed below). Because you are such an expert, you are going to bring at least one item that you will use to demonstrate or explain your topic (“show and tell” idea). As you begin your reading on Victorian England this week, you might want to start taking notes on how you are going to do your show and tell and tea time conversation. You can use any type of prop, but you must use it to then go into detail about your particular topic. J
-The Ideal Victorian Family: Abby
-Changes in science: Ellie W.
-Literature: Hannah
-The Great Exhibit: Kayla
-The Image of the Monarchy: Nicki Jackson
-Technological advances: Ellie B.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Literature: Homework due 11/21
Girls,
For your convenience, I'm going to try to post the homework here every week by Monday. Hope this serves you!
For Friday, you have a paper due on the love displayed between Jean Valjean and Cosette. It's a five-par essay and don't forget to add lots of quotes!
Also, you must finish reading through the book called "Marius."
Can't wait to see you all Friday!
xo
Ally
For your convenience, I'm going to try to post the homework here every week by Monday. Hope this serves you!
For Friday, you have a paper due on the love displayed between Jean Valjean and Cosette. It's a five-par essay and don't forget to add lots of quotes!
Also, you must finish reading through the book called "Marius."
Can't wait to see you all Friday!
xo
Ally
Friday, November 14, 2008
History Homework
Read:
-The Revolutionary Era, p. 211-234
-Antebellum America p. 170-188
Do:
In a paper at least two pages but as many as it takes for you to answer this question: Was Jackson a successful President?
This is a persuasive paper. You are trying to convince me of what you believe by giving me your opinion backed up by facts.
-First, define for me what you think success is in your intro. I suggest you look at what the Bible says about success J.
- I suggest you choose one or two reasons you believe he was or was not successful and you must give plenty of detail about the reasons. If you choose one, make sure you have lots of examples and facts to back up your choice and really convince me. I
There really is not a RIGHT or WRONG answer to this question because I think there are good points on both sides. For instance, his leadership (gives examples), or his policies towards Native Americans, or keeping the Union together with the nullification crisis, etc.
-Then in your conclusion, wrap up for me why you think he either was or was not successful as a President.
NOTE: I want to hear YOUR thoughts. I want hard facts to prove what you have to say, but I want informed, researched, thoughtful opinions as to why or why not he was.
-The Revolutionary Era, p. 211-234
-Antebellum America p. 170-188
Do:
In a paper at least two pages but as many as it takes for you to answer this question: Was Jackson a successful President?
This is a persuasive paper. You are trying to convince me of what you believe by giving me your opinion backed up by facts.
-First, define for me what you think success is in your intro. I suggest you look at what the Bible says about success J.
- I suggest you choose one or two reasons you believe he was or was not successful and you must give plenty of detail about the reasons. If you choose one, make sure you have lots of examples and facts to back up your choice and really convince me. I
There really is not a RIGHT or WRONG answer to this question because I think there are good points on both sides. For instance, his leadership (gives examples), or his policies towards Native Americans, or keeping the Union together with the nullification crisis, etc.
-Then in your conclusion, wrap up for me why you think he either was or was not successful as a President.
NOTE: I want to hear YOUR thoughts. I want hard facts to prove what you have to say, but I want informed, researched, thoughtful opinions as to why or why not he was.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Literature: Grades
Hey girls! I emailed you all your grades. If it's possible, please print them and bring them to class tomorrow with your parents' signature.
Thanks!
Ally
Thanks!
Ally
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Literature: Free books?!
Hey lovely girls,
Just wanted to let you know that I was not able to get free copies of Les Mis like I hoped on Friday. I'll keep my eyes open, but I recommend you getting your own so that we're all on the same page!
Love, Ally
Friday, November 7, 2008
History Homework
Read:
Antebellum America p. 149-169
Presidents book on Jackson
Do:
Write a biography of Andrew Jackson.
Try to find out stuff about his character, not just facts. 2-3 pages
Antebellum America p. 149-169
Presidents book on Jackson
Do:
Write a biography of Andrew Jackson.
Try to find out stuff about his character, not just facts. 2-3 pages
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Literature: homework due 11/7
Girlies,
I missed you girls SO, SO, SOOOO much yesterday!!! I missed the treats and the Venn diagrams and the laughing and the movie and just can't wait to be with you all again on Friday!
BUT in the meantime there is homework to be done! :) Guess what!? We're starting Les Miserables this week!!! (Pronounced "lay miz-er-ahb".) Please do the following for class on Friday:
1. Read the first section in Les Mis, entitled "Fantine". This is seven chapters, my pages 1 - 134.
This is A LOT. I wouldn't wait -- get going on it as soon as you can!
2. Please answer the following questions, to discuss in class. (The answers do not need to be typed.)
Whenever we want to understand an author’s attitude towards the gospel, we have to find out at least three things: what he believes about God’s holiness and righteous wrath, what he believes about man’s sin, and what he believes about Christ’s role in salvation. How do you think Hugo would answer each of these questions?
- How are people’s souls saved in Les Miserables? Is Christ the Savior? Who declares them righteous?
- How well do these beliefs about God, man, and Christ match the testimony of Scripture?
- Do you think that Valjean has experienced salvation in the biblical sense of the word?
Love you all so much! Let me know if you have any questions!
Ally
I missed you girls SO, SO, SOOOO much yesterday!!! I missed the treats and the Venn diagrams and the laughing and the movie and just can't wait to be with you all again on Friday!
BUT in the meantime there is homework to be done! :) Guess what!? We're starting Les Miserables this week!!! (Pronounced "lay miz-er-ahb".) Please do the following for class on Friday:
1. Read the first section in Les Mis, entitled "Fantine". This is seven chapters, my pages 1 - 134.
This is A LOT. I wouldn't wait -- get going on it as soon as you can!
2. Please answer the following questions, to discuss in class. (The answers do not need to be typed.)
Whenever we want to understand an author’s attitude towards the gospel, we have to find out at least three things: what he believes about God’s holiness and righteous wrath, what he believes about man’s sin, and what he believes about Christ’s role in salvation. How do you think Hugo would answer each of these questions?
- How are people’s souls saved in Les Miserables? Is Christ the Savior? Who declares them righteous?
- How well do these beliefs about God, man, and Christ match the testimony of Scripture?
- Do you think that Valjean has experienced salvation in the biblical sense of the word?
Love you all so much! Let me know if you have any questions!
Ally
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