10/04/2012

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I have after school bus duty this week.

Grammar 8 -    Grammar Test on Unit 10 and review of 1- 9 during the week of April 05.(Beka test.)
We completed our review today.
We wrote the Spelling Quiz on List # 16

  LAST LIST #16 - 1. plausible, 2. ambiguous, 3. vent, 4. prodigious, 5. tectonic, 6. seismic, 7 fault, 8. continuous, 9. cautious, 10.redeem, 11. phaseout, 12. celebrity, 13. diode, 14. plausible, 15. potential, 16. facilitate, 17. gregarious, 18.halitosis, 19. ignominy, 20. urgent, 21.condor, 22. legitimate, 23. monotonous, 24. negligible, 25. optimum.

Home Work - Gram. Ex. "B" on page 115.

Period #3 History 7 and 8 -

We started 7.3 on Octavian - Caesar Augustus..

Chapter 7.2c Questions.

1. How did Julius Caesar and Pompey work out a deal so they both came up with a win-win political situation? How did they both benefit politically?

2. What was Caesars motivation for asking for a military posting in Gaul?

3. Explain how extensive Caesar's conquests were in Europe.

4. What did Caesar write about in  Commentarii de Bello Gallico?

5. Explain the story behind the saying "crossing the Rubicon".

6. What role did Caesar take as rule of Rome from 49 - 44 BC?

7. List six measures that Caesar put in place to secure his political position.

8. Explain the significance of "the Ides of March" (March 15, 44 BC).

 

The First Triumvirate – Julius Caesar

                                         Gnaeus Pompeius (Pompey)

                                          Marcus Crassus

The Second Triumvirate – Octavian (Augustus) AKA – Caesar Augustus

                                               Marcus Lepidus

                                               Mark Antony

1.       In the story of the Roman Empire under Antony and Octavian, explain the introduction and the first complication.

2.       How did Octavian gain the favor of the Roman Republic?

3.       What were some of the titles given to Octavian?

4.       What was “Pax Romana” and how was it significant to Rome?

5.       What did Caesar Augustus do to strengthen the empire? Make a list.

6.       Briefly explain each of the following philosophies: stoics, epicureans, and skeptics.

7.       What were some benefits of being a citizen in the Roman Empire? (Page 9 )

8.       What is meant by a “second, second” language?

9.       What is a predominant philosophy of Rome that we see today emerging in North America?

10.   Define or explain the significance of the following: synagogues, Septuagint, Messiah, Palestine, Herod.

11.   Read over the “Brown Box” on page 80 and make notes.

12.   What is meant by BCE and CE? Check it out on the internet in regard to historical time.

   

 Home work.-  Answer Question 3, 4 and 5 in 7.2c above.

Period #4 English Literature 7
We answered 7, 8, and 9.

“A Truth Seeker” -  Page - 278.                                                 

Questions on the essay on Michael Faraday.

1.       Although not from a wealthy household, what did Michael Faraday get from his home life?

2.       What attitude towards people did he adopt from working as a newspaper carrier?

3.       How does this first section of the essay indicate that a person is raised by a community?

4.       By referring to page 279, explain the expression “some things are merely a means to an end.”

5.       Explain two lesson of life that Faraday revealed on page 279. Are they universally accepted?

6.       Faraday was offered the opportunity to inherit a business but refused. Was it a wise thing to do?

7.       How does this essay illustrate the theme “Never give up on your dreams.”?

8.       How did Faraday achieve “Immortal fame”?

9.       Faraday struggled at times with the desire to go back home but he was “restrained by the wish for improvement”. Explain the meaning of this statement.

10.   Explain the significance of the “course of juvenile lectures”.(Page 281, Column “A” second paragraph)

11.   List some of Faraday’s accomplishments.

12.   List some of his awards for his accomplishments.

13.   How does the last paragraph sum up the person of Michael Faraday?

 

Questions on A Song is in the Heart.

1.       When a person feels as though they are a failure, they will often put up with a lot, including bulling, in order to have friends. Show how this is true of Stradivarius.

2.       Explain the expression “The song is in the heart, and there are many ways of making music.”

3.       Research “Stradivarius violins” on the internet. What did you find?

4.       Explain how Stradivarius “made a purse out of a sow’s ear”.

5.       What lesson of life can be found in the expression “One small bit of work done well each day, was what made a great violin in the end.”

6.       What do you think is your “God-given talent” and how might you use it for good?

Home Work: Answer question 6 above. An answer of 5 to 6 lines.

Period #5 English Grammar 7 - There will be a Grammar Test on Unit 9 and review of 1- 8. This will be on Thursday, April 05. (BEKA test.)


  LIST # 15 - 1. pragmatic, 2. expansive, 3. cunning, 4. instigator, 5. prognosis, 6. vile, 7. animosity, 8. tersely, 9. degenerate, 10. context, 11. extrapolate, 12 slur, 13. emulate, 14. relapse, 15. divine, 16. appease, 17. analogy, 18. nocturnal, 19. communal, 20. sabbatical, 21. ascertain, 22. computation, 23. connive, 24. postulate, 25. chagrin.     


  LAST LIST #16 - 1. plausible, 2. ambiguous, 3. vent, 4. prodigious, 5. tectonic, 6. seismic, 7 fault, 8. continuous, 9. cautious, 10.redeem, 11. phaseout, 12. celebrity, 13. diode, 14. plausible, 15. potential, 16. facilitate, 17. gregarious, 18.halitosis, 19. ignominy, 20. urgent, 21.condor, 22. legitimate, 23. monotonous, 24. negligible, 25. optimum.
 

Home Work - List #15 words 15 - 20. Study for test tomorrow.Exercise "A" on page 100.

Period # 6 - Physical Education

Period # 7 English Literature 8 - Life Skills.

Questions on The Silver Outrigger

“The Silver Outrigger” is a story of complications and suspense. The author uses descriptive words (diction) to get the reader’s interest and hold it.

11.                    What did Mr. Williamson mean when he said “You’ve given me back my life”

Kloochman Rock                                                         Literature 8                                                 April 2012

1.       How can Kloochman Rock be seen as a challenging climb?

2.       What details given would lead a person to think that these young were impulsive?

3.       Why did Doug and Bill not want to take the “easy routes”?

4.       How can going down a mountain face be seen as being more dangerous than going up?

5.       Explain the “high tension” moment that happens on page 263 column “B”?

6.       Would you say that these boys were adventurous gamblers? Explain.

7.       People often don’t say the way that they really feel until it is too late. How is this seen just before Doug jumps?

8.       The next complication in the story was when they found out that they had to climb back down the face. What was the immediate problem with this and how did they resolve it?

9.       Once they did make it to the bottom it was mid-afternoon. What would be the obvious thing to do at this time of day after almost losing your life?

10.   What was the scene that flashed through Bill’s mind when hanging by his finger-tips?

11.   Explain the meaning of “If I die, it will be glory. If I live, it will be gain.” that Doug did not understand.

12.   What does their “bragging”, at the end of the story, reveal about their character?

Next story – “The Summit”. Then we start poetry.

Home Work: Have question eleven answered for tomorrow. The next story will be "Kloochman Rock"