Monday, January 7, 2013

Dr. Phillips's Classes for 1-7-13 to 1-11-13



Rhetoric II
First Thesis drafts (minimum, 5 pages) are due on Monday, the 7th
This week in Rhetoric II, we will begin presentations of the first drafts.  Each senior will present their research and will be questioned by both Dr. Phillips and their classmates.

Antiquities
In Antiquities, we will continue our examination of the Greeks – city-states, military developments, culture, and more.

Students will continue their assigned readings by the schedule below.
·         Thursday – Famous Men of Ancient Rome, pgs. 1-14

U.S. History
The U.S History class will continue discussing the Constitution of the United States, walking through each Article to examine the responsibilities of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.

Students will continue their assigned readings by the schedule below.
·         Tuesday – Patriot’s Handbook, pgs. 186-198    
·         Thursday – Patriot’s Handbook, pgs. 197-206

Christendom
In Christendom, we will discuss the Code of Chivalry (its 12 virtues) and other changes in the Late Middle Ages.  If we complete this material, we will begin our study of the Crusades.

Students will continue their assigned readings by the schedule below.
·         Tuesday – King Arthur, pgs. 65-90
·         Thursday – King Arthur, pgs. 91-124

Latin II
We will begin our study of chapter 9 – grammar, vocabulary, and translation.