1/22 - 2/1 Homework and Classroom discussions

1/22 - 2/1 Homework and Classroom discussions

T, January 22: How is Rome like Greece?

Discuss the different time periods of Ancient Rome, pp. 54-56. Divide into SEVEN groups and write down the most important points about each time period.
Who is Plutarch?

Homework:

Write FIVE ways Roman civilization has affected your life in a paragraph, Due W, 1/23.
Vocabulary List #1B. Write definitions and study for quiz. Due TH, 1/24.

Vocabulary List #1B

Decorous
Hiatus
Recrimination
Tirade
Oppressive
Vicissitudes
Blatant
Taboo
Jeer
Inarticulate
Qualities
Reververate
Rogue

 

W, January 23 - Before Rome & Lord of the Flied (LOTF)

Homework:

Read Livy, The Birth of Romulus & Remus, p. 196 and Livy, The Founding of the City, p. 197. Due, TH 1/24. Quiz for Vocabulary Words #1B, Due TH, 1/24.
Read LOTF, pp. 7-20 (first half of chapter 1). Due, TH 1/24

TH, January 24 -  Legendary Rome & William Golding

Quiz on Vocabulary Words #1B

Homework:

Read Livy, The Rape of the Sabine Women, p. 198-199. Due, M, 1/28.
Read LOTF, pp. 20-31 (second half of chapter 1). Due, M, 1/28.

F, January 25 -

Socratic Discussion: What is the appropriate role of women in society? How does society view women who do not fit their prescribed role?
1st period - Devin and ?
2nd period - Third term Writing Assignment - Talk about compare and contrast paper & Plagiarism

4th period - Elise and Josh

M, January 28 - The Early Monarchy

LOTF – Chapter 1 Quiz & Handout Chapter 2 Questions.

Homework:

Read Livy, The Battle of Champions, pp. 200-202, The Rape of Lucretia, p. 203, and Horatius at the Bridge, p. 205. Due, T, 1/29.
Read LOTF, pp. 32-47 (ch. 2) and handout. Due, T, 1/29.
Vocabulary Words #2B , Due TH Feb. 1.

Vocabulary List #2B

Mutinously
Clamor
Crestfallen
Impervious
Rebuke
Fervor
Sauntered
Compelled
Luminous
Resistance
Rudimentary
Metamorphosis

 

T, January 29 – 4 & 5 - Estrucan Rome

Discuss readings
LOTF Chapter 2 Quiz & Hand-out chapter 3 LOTF

Homework:

Read Livy, Mucuis Scaevola, p. 206, Due, W, 1/30.
Read LOTF, pp. 48-57 (ch. 3). Due, W, 1/30.
**Write a paragraph answering the question: Are people as a group basically bad or good? Why? Share an experience that helped you to come to your conclusion.

W. January 30 – The Over Throw of Tyranny

Discuss Mucuis Scaevola
Discuss chapter 3 LOTF & Quiz on chapter 3. Hand-out chapter 4.

Homework:
Read The Roman Assemblies in the Republic Period, pp. 57-59, Due, TH, 1/31.
Read LOTF, pp. 58-75 (ch. 4). Due, TH, 1/31.

TH, January 31 –  Founding of the Republic

Quiz on LOTF ch. 4 and Handout LOTF Chapter 5.
Vocabulary Test #2B.

Homework:

Read LOTF, pp. 76-94 (ch. 5). Due, M, 2/4.
Work on Long-term Projects – Book Report, Compare and Contrast Paper and LOTF Project.

F, February 1 - Mentoring

Socratic Discussion: What is the appropriate role of women in society? How does society view women who do not fit their prescribed role?
 5th period - Third term writing assignment - talk about compare and contrast
7th period - Karyssa and Abbey
8th period - Third term Writing Assignment - Talk about compare and contrast