Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Dr. Phillips's Classes for 11-5-12 to 11-9-12



Rhetoric II
This week in Rhetoric II, we will work on:
- Thesis outlines
- Review of the 5 canons of rhetoric, particularly in light of thesis outlines
- An overview of informal fallacies common in writing and speaking

Antiquities
In Antiquities, students will conduct their presentations of their biography projects.
We will also begin our overview of the Hebrew civilization

Students will continue their assigned readings by the schedule below.
·         Tuesday – Antigone, pgs. 23-35
·         Thursday – Antigone, pgs. 35-52 & Herodotus, pgs. 68-79

U.S. History
The U.S History class will continue discussing the events leading to revolution:
- Timeline of events in the War for American Independence
- Declaration of Independence
- Students will also conduct their biography presentations

Students will continue their assigned readings by the schedule below.
·         Tuesday – Give Me Liberty, pgs. 249-264    
·         Thursday – Give Me Liberty, pgs. 265-285

Christendom
In Christendom, student will conduct their biography presentations.  Then, as time permits, we will pick up with our discussion of:
- The downfall of the Carolingian Empire/the Kingdom of the Franks
- The development of feudalism
- The Arrival of the Norsemen

Students will continue their assigned readings by the schedule below.
·         Tuesday – History of the Kings of Britain, part 2
·         Thursday – History of the Kings of Britain, part 3
·         Medieval Biography 1 due on October 31st!

Latin II
We will prepare for the next test (ch. 4-6).  The test is scheduled for Wednesday.  Once complete, we will move on to chapter 7.