Term 1
Half of your answers may be written and the other half may be typed. Be neat and avoid vague answers. Try to use new vocabulary that you came across in your readings this term as much as possible. Allow yourself approx. 20 minutes per answer. Use a timer. Have fun!
BIBLE/CHARACTER
Four days this week, write a paragraph each day of an account from the OT that you have learned only this year.
Turn in your Bible Themes.
Beautiful Girlhood
Describe in detail the kind of woman you wish to become. (Do this on Sunday)
HISTORY
Birth of Britain by Churchill
Describe the major events and characters in the subjugation of Britain by the Romans.
OR
Why are English people described as Anglo-Saxons? Give some account of
the history contained in this term.
Bede's Ecclesiastical History by Bede
In one paragraph tell what you know about Bede and the book he wrote. Why is it so well-known?
The Life of King Alfred by Asser
How did Alfred set about to educate his people?
OR
Give some account of his work in 'creating English literature.'
What principles guided King Alfred as he ruled his people?
Trial and Triumph by Hannula
Tell the strengths and weaknesses of Charlemagne.
Turn in your World Timeline notebook.
GEOGRAPHY
The Brendan Voyage by Severin
Choose any two of the following and answer as complete as possible.
a) Tell the reason for the modern day voyage.
b) Give a labeled sketch or description of the boat.
c) Describe one aspect of the journey that you enjoyed reading about.
Map Work -
Fill in a map showing Northumbria, Mercia, Wales, Wessex during the early Middle Ages. Include Danelaw territory and any other places you can remember. What do you know about these places?
LITERATURE
Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott
Write a scene for a play from Ivanhoe
The History of English Literature for Girls and Boys by H.E. Marshall
Tell the history of The Story of King Arthur.
The Age of Chivalry by Bulfinch
Briefly relate two legends that you have not read about in other King Arthur retellings.
POETRY
Write a poem about Sir Gawain and the Green Knight using alliteration.
Grammar of Poetry by Whitling
Turn in your notebook
PICTURE STUDY
Tell about Raphael, his life and his works.
DRAWING
Turn in your drawing portfolio.
SCIENCE/NATURE STUDY
Turn in your nature journal.
Turn in Apologia General Science notebook with tests.
CURRENT EVENTS
What do you think is the most important event you have read this term? Why?
Write about this event as if it were a short newspaper article.
CITIZENSHIP/CIVICS
The Once and Future King by T.H. White
What kind of ruler was the king of fishes? What clues told you this?
Compare the jousting knights (Pellinore and Grummore) to the Hawks. Who displayed more honor and discipline? Explain.
Watership Down by Richard Adams
Describe 3 of these characters briefly:
El-ahrairah
Rabscuttle
The Black Rabbit of Inlé
Frith
Prince Rainbow
Compare and Contrast Hazel and Woundwort
Fascism is a "a political philosophy, movement, or regime that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition". Do you find this in the story? Explain
MUSIC APPRECIATION
Tell about Bach, his life and his works.
SINGING
Sing your folk song and hymn into the recorder.
RECITATIONS
Recite a lengthy passage from Beowulf into the recorder.
Recite your Psalm and OT passage
MUSIC
Play a song on the guitar and on the piano.
LANGUAGE ARTS
Spelling, composition and handwriting will be taken into account.
Turn in Easy Grammar Plus notebook
MATH
Turn in your math notebook
Economics
Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? By Maybury
Write an in-depth essay answering the above question. Use as many new vocabulary terms as you can remember. Tell the history, problems and possible solutions.
Term 2
Half of your answers may be written and the other half may be typed. Be neat and avoid vague answers. You will be graded for detail, punctuation, capitalization, spelling and writing style.
Have fun! This is your time to show what you know.
BIBLE/CHARACTER
Four days this week, write a paragraph each day of an account from the OT that you have learned only this year.
Turn in your Bible Passage Themes.
Beautiful Girlhood
Turn in your notebook of personal reflections.
Turn in your notebook of personal reflections.
HISTORY
Birth of Britain by Churchill
Tell about the rule of Henry Plantagenet.
How did Common Law come about? Explain its strengths and weaknesses.
Turn in your Book of Centuries (World Timeline notebook).
GEOGRAPHY
The Brendan Voyage by Severin
Describe the Faroes Islands and the Faroese people and diet.
OR
Tell about Saint Brendan and his voyage.
Mapwork
Fill in a map showing the countries of Europe today.
LITERATURE
The History of English Literature for Girls and Boys by H.E. Marshall
Tell the story of Havelock the Dane OR Piers Ploughman and why it is important.
Who was William of Malmesbury?
Shakespeare
Write about Much Ado about Nothing– include character sketches, acts or events that have taken place and whether you agree or disagree with the happenings.
Joan of Arc by Twain
Write a one to two page biography on the life of Joan of Arc.
Canterbury Tales
What do you know about Chaucer and his Canterbury Tales?
What do you know about Chaucer and his Canterbury Tales?
POETRY
Write a poem about Ivanhoe in the style of Tennyson's Idyll's of the King.
Grammar of Poetry by Whitling
Turn in your notebook
PICTURE STUDY
Tell about Giotto, his life and his works.
DRAWING
Turn in your drawing portfolio.
Draw a picture with pastels in the style of Giotto.
Story of Painting by Jansen
Tell about paintings through the Middle Ages.
SCIENCE/NATURE STUDY
Life of the Spider by Fabre
Tell about the life of a spider. Be detailed.
Turn in your nature journal. Make sure your bird and flower lists are up to date
Apologia Physical Science
Turn in physical science notebook with tests.
CITIZENSHIP/CIVICS
Ourselves by Charlotte Mason-Draw a diagram of the Kingdom of Mansoul and fill in the places/positions we have studied so far.
Tell about the House of Mind.
The Once and Future King by T.H. White
Describe the government of the ants and the geese and then compare them.
Do you think Arthur will be a good king? Why or why not?
LOGIC
How To Read a Book by Mortimer Adler
Explain inspectional reading and how one goes about it.
MUSIC APPRECIATION
Tell about Giuseppe Verdi, his life and his works.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Turn in your translation of More than a Carpenter by McDowell. You will discuss it with dad.
Teach Yourself Turkish
Name five things you have learned from this book. Explain.
SINGING
Sing your folk songs and hymns to mom.
RECITATIONS
Recite 40 lines from 'Idylls of the King' or a scene from 'Much Ado about Nothing'
Recite your scripture passages in English and Turkish.
MUSIC
Play your musical selection on the piano for mom twice through.
LANGUAGE ARTS
Spelling, composition and handwriting will be taken into account.
MATH
Turn in Teaching Textbooks Algebra 1 notebook
