Sunday, September 23, 2012

Dr. Phillips's Classes for 9-24-12 to 9-28-12


Dr. Phillips' Classes for 9-24-12 to 9-28-12

Rhetoric II
This week in Rhetoric II, we will continue:
- Discussing the writing process and difficulties
- We will also continue our reading of The Best Things in Life by Peter Kreeft, examining his use of argument and proof.

Antiquities
In Antiquities, we will continue our discussion of the biblical foundations of history:
- The Tower of Babel
- The Fertile Crescent & Mesopotamian Civilizations

Students will continue their assigned readings by the schedule below.
·         Tuesday Odyssey, XIII-XV
·         Thursday – Odyssey, XVI-XIX
·         Ancient Civilizations timeline due on September 27th!

U.S. History
The U.S History class will continue discussing:
- King William’s War
- Queen Anne’s War
- The War of Jenkins’ Ear

Students will continue their assigned readings by the schedule below.
•          Tuesday – Give Me Liberty, pgs. 56-69
•          Thursday – Give Me Liberty, pgs. 70-85
•          Exploration timeline due on September 27th!

Christendom
In Christendom, we will pick up with our discussion of:
- The Seven Ecumenical Councils
- The development of the Christian Church

Students will continue their assigned readings by the schedule below.
·         Tuesday – White Horse King, chap. 1
·         Thursday – White Horse King, chap. 2
·         Early Medieval Timeline due on September 26th!

Latin II
We will finish chapter 4 and begin chapter 5.  This week’s classes will include:
-          Passage translations
-          Chapter 4 story translation