Monday, March 4, 2013

Dr. Phillips' Classes for 3-4-13 to 3-8-13



Rhetoric II
This week in Rhetoric II, students will complete presentations of their second thesis draft (8 pages).  The third draft is due on March 18th. 

Antiquities
In Antiquities, we will discuss the Punic Wars.  We will also complete our discussion of Julius Caesar, specifically addressing whether the conspirators should have killed Caesar. 

Students will continue their assigned readings by the schedule below.
·         Tuesday Famous Men, pgs. 130-141
·         Thursday Famous Men of Rome, pgs. 142-149
·         Test on March 14th!

U.S. History
The U.S History class will begin continue studying the War Between the States – an overview of slavery, succession, and a timeline of major events, people, and ideas.

Students will continue their assigned readings by the schedule below.
·         Tuesday – Carry a Big Stick, pgs. 28-50
·         Thursday – Carry a Big Stick, pgs. 51-71
·         Test on March 14th!

Christendom
In Christendom, we will complete our discussion of Joan of Arc and move on to the War of the Roses.  If time permits, we will discuss Ferdinand & Isabella, and their uniting of Spain.

Students will continue their assigned readings by the schedule below.
·         Tuesday – Henry V, Act IV.2-4
·         Thursday – Henry V, Act IV.5-8
·         Test on March 13th!

Latin II
We will continue our study of chapter 11, reviewing demonstrative pronouns and continuing translation exercises for the chapter.