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

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Bring a couple bucks, we're going out for class! :D

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.

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

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

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

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