11/26 - 12/17 - Classroom Discussions and Homework

11/26 - 12/17 - Classroom Discussions and Homework

M, 11/26: Review and Textbook

Homework: Finish Greek Powerpoint Project (6-8 slides) and a one page paper with sources listed. Due, T, 11/27. Vocabulary #12 (write the definitions and be prepared to write a paragraph using the words). Due, TH, 11/29.

Vocabulary List #12

Noticeable

Nuisance

Obstacle

Occasionally

Occupy

Offensive

Omitted

Opinion

Opposition

Optimism

T, 11/27: Project Presentations, and Read PRESENT--Poetry of Tyrtaes (p. 158); On the Spartans (p. 160); The Tyrannies of Pesistra (p. 162)

Homework: Read #16 of Homer (pp. 332-341)

W, 11/28: Project Presentations, and Read PRESENT about Persian battles (Battle of Marathon, and The Spartans at Thermapglaes pp. 166-172)

Homework: Read #17 of Homer (pp. 341-351). Vocabulary #12 Due TH, 11/29.

TH, 11/29: Project Presentations, and Introduction to Antigone, and The Athenian Empire Overview (p. 47)

Homework: Reading #18 of Homer (pp. 352-365) and Read Antigone.

F, 11/30 and F, 12/7: Socratic Discussion - Subject of choice and SECOND DRAFT of paper DUE. 

M, 12/3: Antigone, Peloponessian War and Read in PRESENT The Plague of Athens.

Homework: Read #19 of Homer (pp. 366-388) (I added reading Book 13 & 16). Vocabulary #13 (write our definitions and be ready to write a paragraph in class). Due, TH 12/6.

Vocabulary List #13

 Peril

Permanent

Persistent

Pertain

Phase

Politician

Possibility

Practically

Precede

Predominant

T, 12/4: Finish Antigone, finish Peloponnesian War, and Read in PRESENT The evils of Revolution (p. 179).

Homework: Read #20 of Homer (pp. 423 - 436) and write a paragraph on a theme in the play, Antigone. Due, W, 12/5.

W, 12/5: The Fall of Athens and the Hellenistic World and read paragraphs on Antigone.

Homework: Read #21 of Homer (pp. 437-453).

TH, 12/6: Discuss Homer's Odyssey and Review.

Homework: Read #22 of Homer (pp. 454-482) (Read Book 23 and skim to the END!) Start working on Study Guide.

M, 12/10: Study for Test.

Homework: Study for Test! Due, T, 12/11. Vocabulary List #14, Due 12/13.

Vocabulary List #14

Preferred

Prejudice

Preliminary

Preparation

Primitive

Priority

Procedure

Proceedings

Procession

Prominent

T, 12/11: Test on Odyssey and Greek History. Start on Plato.

Homework: Finish second term writing assignment. Finished paper DUE, W, 12/12.

W, 12/12: Plato, The Allegory of the Cave and Alexander the Great.

Homework: Work on Final Study Guide for Semester Final!

TH, 12/13: Review for Final.

Homework: Work on Final Study Guide for Semester Final!

M, 12/17: Review for final.

Homework: STUDY FOR FINAL!