Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Dr. Phillips' Classes for 2-19-13 to 2-22-13



Rhetoric II
This week in Rhetoric II, students will continue presentations of their second thesis draft (8 pages). 

Antiquities
In Antiquities, we will continue our examination of the early days of Rome.  We will also read Julius Caesar in parts, discussing the play and the historical events surrounding it, as we go. 

Students will also begin presenting their biography projects to the class.

Students will continue their assigned readings by the schedule below.
·         Tuesday – Caesar, Act III.2
·         Thursday Caesar, Act III.3-IV.2

U.S. History
The U.S History class will continue our discussion of events that led to the War Between the States – Westward expansion, Industrial Revolution, etc.

Students will also begin presenting their biography projects to the class.

Students will continue their assigned readings by the schedule below.
·         Tuesday – Up from Slavery, chap. 9-11   
·         Thursday – Up from Slavery, chap. 12-14

Christendom
In Christendom, we will begin our study of the Black Plague and move into the Hundred Years’ War.  Students will continue presentations of their Medieval biography projects.

Students will continue their assigned readings by the schedule below.
·         Tuesday – Henry V, Cast-Act II.1-2
·         Thursday – Henry V, Act II.3-III.2

Latin II
We will complete our study of chapter 10, finishing the sentence and story translations.  If time permits, we will move on to the grammar presented in chapter 11.