Grade Book Closes

The gradebook closes Monday 7th at 10:00 AM.


Make sure all your missing homework and any extra credit projects are in.

Homework Due April 30

The Republic-

Read book seven of the Republic

Answer the following questions

What kinds of lessons on education can you get from the famous cave analogy?

What is the nature of true education according to Socrates, especially in terms of teaching?

Why is it that the philosopher king is the best kind of ruler?

How do these rulers arise? 

Which sciences, what curriculum, possesses the power to prepare them to be rulers as philosopher kings? 

What kind of virtues should the students posses who study this curriculum?

Which students would become philosopher-kings?

How is the study of philosophy (dialectic) are real danger? 

How can the danger be avoided? 

What do you think of Plato's scheme of education as presented in the Republic? 

In class

Come to class ready discuss the role of philosophy, work and good in Platonic, tradition, and non traditional forms.

Projects

These projects are due

Republic Paper

Ideal Joy Project

Code of Hammurabi

Read from the Code of Hammurabi

Homework

Complete the handout from class.

Find a parallel between one law from the Code of Hammurabi and a commandment from the Bible.

In Class

Come prepared to discuss your parallel verse and law.

Sorry for the delay in the verse.

Thank you for your prayers and patience

homework Due April 23, 2012

The Republic-

Read book six of the Republic

Answer the following questions

What is the difference between the philosopher and the non-philosopher?

What are the two charges against the philosopher?

What is the difference between the sophist and the philosopher?

Which of the current regimes is suited for the philosopher king?

What is the most fitting study for the education of the philosopher?

What is the Good?

Can we speak about the Good itself?

What does the divided line tell us about the problem of philosophy?

In class

Come to class ready discuss the role of philosophy, work and good in Platonic, tradition, and non traditional forms.

Projects

work on

Republic Paper

Ideal Joy Project

homework Due April 16, 2012

The Republic-

Read book three of the Republic

Answer the following questions

What view of the gods and heroes would a Platonic republic allow?

What form of falsehood is sometimes useful?

Does Plato value acting?

Should students study music and poetry?

What is the standard of being fully educated?

What are the characteristics of a good judge?

What happens if one overindulges in music?

What happens if one overindulges in physical training?

What characteristics must the ruler group possess?

What does Socrates predict will be the result of a citizen lying?

Why does Socrates say eliminating the use of musical instruments helps improve the state?

What can rhythm and harmony do for the mind?

Define

censorship

theological

education

harmony

instruction

gardian

balance

Platonic

justice

utopian

In class

Come to class ready discuss the role of education in Platonic, tradition, and non traditional forms.

Projects

begin work on

Republic Paper

Ideal Joy Project

Republic Paper

400-500 word paper

must be typed

Due April 30th

• —What is the importance of justice?
• —Importance of philosophy. Must cover Plato and Socrates
• —Why should we strive to live a moral life?
• —Socrates believed happiness is the best thing in life? Is this a correct or incorrect view?
• —Why does Socrates think philosophers and no others ought to be rulers? Is he right?

If you want to choose an alternate topic you must have it approved before the 16th

Ideal JOY Project

My Ideal JOY

Due April 30th

Describe and form your ideal JOY Academy

Determine

What kinds of people

School Schedule - include a timeline

Curriculum

Activities

Facilities - with a color drawing

Admission Requirements

Causes for Expulsion

3-5 standards or changes along with explanations & defenses

Homework Due April 9, 2012

The Republic-

Read book one of the Republic

Study Question

Come up with one questions about the text for purpose of discussion in class. This question will be graded

Answer the following questions

Who are the participants and what are their backgrounds? Make a list

How does the question of Justice come up?

Who is Thrasymachus and what is he like?

What is the example of the warrior? What does it mean?

What is the definition of justice does Socrates formulate based on the comments of Cephalus and how does he refute it?

What does Cephalus say concerning the greatest benefit of wealth?

Are telling the truth and paying what is owed just acts?

How does Socrates define harm?

Why does Socrates believe it is never just to harm anyone?

What is Polemarchus' account of justice?

According to Socrates what is the primary interest of any art and its practitioner?

Under what conditions would a man of integrity accept power?

What is the 'work' of the soul?

Define

circumvent

garland

exploit

frenzied

contented

consolation

fierce

In class

Come to class ready to compare the Greek ideal of justice to the American system.

Homework Due April 2, 2012

Grammar of Poetry-

1. Finish all the worksheets. Make sure to turn in any overdue work.

2. Read pages 83-91. Pay careful attention to these poems as at least one of the final poems will be on the final. Be prepared to find rhyme scheme, literary techniques, and identify feet.

Prepare-

Study this quizlet set

Review packet poems as one of the poems will be on the final.

Our next books you will need access to are are the US Constitution, the Code of Hammurabi, The Bible and The Republic.

Homework Due March 26, 2012

Grammar of Poetry-

1. Complete lessons 25-27

2. Read pages 80-82

The 100 Best Poems of All Time

1. Read pages 58-65

2. On a piece of notebook paper

Identify the titles

Determine if the poems rhyme (yes or no)

State the meaning in one sentence or more

Determine the rhyme scheme for 2 poems (i.e. A,B,A,B,C,C)

Mark all poems that have anapestic feet with a star

3. Pick one poem from reading and determine the meter

Paragraph

Write a poetry paragraph from one of the assignments.

homework Due March 19, 2012

Grammar of Poetry-

1. Complete lessons 22-24

2. Read pages 78-79

The 100 Best Poems of All Time

1. Read pages 51-57

2. On a piece of notebook paper

Identify the titles

Determine if the poems rhyme (yes or no)

State the meaning in one sentence or more

Determine the rhyme scheme for 2 poems (i.e. A,B,A,B,C,C)

Mark all poems that have anapestic feet with a star

3. Pick one poem from reading and determine the meter

Paragraph

Write a poetry paragraph from one of the assignments.

homework due March 5, 2012

Grammar of Poetry-

1. Complete lessons 19-21

2. Read pages 76-77

The 100 Best Poems of All Time

1. Read pages 44-50

2. On a piece of notebook paper

Identify the titles

Determine if the poems rhyme (yes or no)

State the meaning in one sentence or more

Determine the rhyme scheme for 2 poems (i.e. A,B,A,B,C,C)

Mark all poems that have anapestic feet with a star

3. Pick one poem from reading and determine the meter

Paragraph

Write a poetry paragraph from one of the assignments.

Review

Review terms from this quizlet for next week new terms added

Quarterfinal

In preparation for the quarterfinal on Monday I have prepared a quizlet as a study guide.

Poetry Vocabulary

homework due February 27, 2012

Grammar of Poetry-

1. Complete lessons 16-18

2. Read pages 72-73

The 100 Best Poems of All Time

1. Read pages 33-43

2. On a piece of notebook paper

Identify the titles

Determine if the poems rhyme (yes or no)

State the meaning in one sentence or more

Determine the rhyme scheme for 2 poems (i.e. A,B,A,B,C,C)

Mark all poems that have anapestic feet with a star

3. Pick one poem from reading and determine the meter

Paragraph

Write a poetry paragraph from one of the assignments.

Essay

Finish quarter-final essay on poetry

homework due February 20, 2012

Grammar of Poetry-

1. Complete lessons 13-15

2. Read pages 69-71

The 100 Best Poems of All Time

1. Read pages 26-32

2. On a piece of notebook paper

Identify the titles

Determine if the poems rhyme (yes or no)

State the meaning in one sentence or more

Determine the rhyme scheme for 2 poems (i.e. A,B,A,B,C,C)

Mark all poems that have iambic feet with a star

3. Pick one poem from reading and determine the meter

Writing

Write a poetry paragraph from one of the assignments.

Begin work on quarter-final essay on poetry due 2/27

homework Due February 13, 2012

Grammar of Poetry-

1. Complete lessons 10, 11 and 12

2. Read pages 65-68

The 100 Best Poems of All Time

1. Read pages 20-25

2. On a piece of notebook paper

Identify the titles

Determine if the poems rhyme (yes or no)

State the meaning in one sentence or more

Determine the rhyme scheme for 2 poems (i.e. A,B,A,B,C,C)

Mark all poems that have iambic feet with a star

3. Pick one poem from reading and determine the meter

Writing

Write a poetry paragraph from one of the assignments.

Homework Due February 6, 2012

Grammar of Poetry-

Meter pt 1, Meter pt 2, and Pun

1. Complete lesson 7,8, and 9

2. Read John Rodgers’ Exhortation

The 100 Best Poems of All Time

1. Read pages 12-19

2. On a piece of notebook paper

Identify the titles

Determine if the poems rhyme (yes or no)

State the meaning in one sentence or more

Determine the rhyme scheme for 2 poems (i.e. A,B,A,B,C,C)

3. Pick one poem from reading and determine the meter

Writing

Write a poetry paragraph from one of the assignments.

Shakespeare Presentation

For those of you who have not yet completed this assignment, come prepared to present next week.