Monday- We should finish Joan of Arc (which is an enrichment to our study of Medieval Europe).
Next, we begin our next study, and it will be centered around The Outsiders. The author was only 17 when she wrote the book. The rival between the Socs and the Greasers is classic. The major social issue in this study that divides the teens is socioeconomic status.
The author quotes a poem in the story.
"Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost.
Students must be able to write the poem, say the poem and explain the meaning of the poem. We will be doing so much of this in class. They will just need to practice a few times at home before the test. I'll post the date in advance.
In addition to the poem, there will be other grades on class discussion, quizzes and questions.
Nothing Gold Can Stay
Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leafs a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
10th Grade American History
We are beginning our study of World War I. We'll be on this topic for a while. I have my own research and study that I do with students. Then, I present the other topics covered in the book about the direct influence the war had on America.
There will be two separate tests on this topic, as well as other grades taken along the way.
9th World History
We are beginning our study of the French Revolution with Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. This will set the stage for the events of our chapter and provide some background knowledge.
7th/8th Grade World History
We are beginning Chapter 13. It's like a Part II to Chapter 12. In this chapter we will explore Medieval Europe at its height and learn about the Crusades, more about Joan of Arc, the Plague and the troubles of the Church. We'll also learn more details about the way of life as Medieval Europe reached its height.
I plan to go in depth with this chapter. There will be lots of opportunities for grades, too. I'll keep you posted on big exams, but students should always be ready for pop tests in class. Remember reading the chapter is always suggested for homework. It really can make a world of difference.
Media Design
Students will be completing Project 1 soon. While they will continue on with their individual blogs, the students will begin a new project. Each student will build a website for the Deer Hunt. The board will vote on the one that will be the Official Deer Hunt Website for Dixie Academy.
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