no more!
Think I have it figured out folks; apologies for the confusion. There should be a post about the vacation project for you to look at that contains the links as well. For tonight, finish up the chapter, pages 397-400.
And enjoy the fact that you have completed 15 chapters! Not to shabby...
Monday, November 25, 2013
Thanksgiving Break Book Project
Over each vacation in this class, you are required to complete a book/film project. The format of the project is unchanging each vacation, so feel free to plan ahead and read whenever you have the time.
The description of the book report is linked up here. Remember, you can substitute the word "book" with the word "film." You may do up to 2 fictional books, and 1 non-fiction and 1 fictional film. You must get the film approved by me ahead of time. A blanket rule: No Disney!
The rubric I'll use to score the project is linked up here. Pay attention to the difference between "meeting expectations" and "exceeding expectations!"
The list of books and films is linked up here. You may use another book that is not on the list, but you must have it approved first before you submit the project. Likewise, you must also have approval for your film if you choose to go that route. An email conversation is sufficient for attaining approval.
The description of the book report is linked up here. Remember, you can substitute the word "book" with the word "film." You may do up to 2 fictional books, and 1 non-fiction and 1 fictional film. You must get the film approved by me ahead of time. A blanket rule: No Disney!
The rubric I'll use to score the project is linked up here. Pay attention to the difference between "meeting expectations" and "exceeding expectations!"
The list of books and films is linked up here. You may use another book that is not on the list, but you must have it approved first before you submit the project. Likewise, you must also have approval for your film if you choose to go that route. An email conversation is sufficient for attaining approval.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Homework for November 20
Note: Sorry folks. I didn't hit post...
For tonight, read pages 375-383. We'll talk about the contents more tomorrow, and whether getting a preview (albeit brief and incomplete) helped or not.
For tonight, read pages 375-383. We'll talk about the contents more tomorrow, and whether getting a preview (albeit brief and incomplete) helped or not.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Homework for the weekend of November 15
Over the weekend, there is a portion of the text to re-read, and two selections from the Sufi philosopher al-Ghazali to read.
You should re-read pages 365-368, in the section about Islamic Values and Cultural Exchanges. Pay close attention to what a Sufi is! Then after you have read that, move on to the next step, two readings from al-Ghazali, a prominent Sufi philosopher and theologian. (Whose name is also spelled Al-Ghazzali by some translators...)
The first selection is On the Separation of Mathematics and Religion, and the second is his Deliverance From Error. Read all of the first selection, Math and Religion, and answer the two questions about the reading on your blog. The second selection is the whole document, but I want you only to read paragraphs 1-17. (feel free to read more if you like; he's very interesting!) On your blog, answer this question: In what ways are al-Ghazali's work like Plato's Allegory of the Cave, and where do they diverge? (the link is there in case you want to remind yourself of what Plato was writing about...)
We will be wrapping up chapter 14, so I'm anticipating another quiz on the names/terms Wednesday. We will look at the new essay score guide on Monday.
You should re-read pages 365-368, in the section about Islamic Values and Cultural Exchanges. Pay close attention to what a Sufi is! Then after you have read that, move on to the next step, two readings from al-Ghazali, a prominent Sufi philosopher and theologian. (Whose name is also spelled Al-Ghazzali by some translators...)
The first selection is On the Separation of Mathematics and Religion, and the second is his Deliverance From Error. Read all of the first selection, Math and Religion, and answer the two questions about the reading on your blog. The second selection is the whole document, but I want you only to read paragraphs 1-17. (feel free to read more if you like; he's very interesting!) On your blog, answer this question: In what ways are al-Ghazali's work like Plato's Allegory of the Cave, and where do they diverge? (the link is there in case you want to remind yourself of what Plato was writing about...)
We will be wrapping up chapter 14, so I'm anticipating another quiz on the names/terms Wednesday. We will look at the new essay score guide on Monday.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Homework November 13
Tonight, read pages 359-370 in the textbook. If you didn't get the homework over the weekend, it was to read page 350 and then answer the question in italics at the bottom of the page.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Homework for November 7
For tonight, read pages 345-352, about the creation and spread of Islam.
Tomorrow we will have a short quiz consisting of 5 terms/names. You must write an identification of the term/name that consists of two sentences. The first identifies the term/name and the second explains its significance to the Byzantine empire.
For example:
Bezant: This is the unit of currency in the Byzantine empire. It is significant because it becomes the standard unit of currency in the Mediterranean region, representing the extent of trade done by the Byzantine empire in that region.
Tomorrow we will have a short quiz consisting of 5 terms/names. You must write an identification of the term/name that consists of two sentences. The first identifies the term/name and the second explains its significance to the Byzantine empire.
For example:
Bezant: This is the unit of currency in the Byzantine empire. It is significant because it becomes the standard unit of currency in the Mediterranean region, representing the extent of trade done by the Byzantine empire in that region.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Parent Teacher Conferences
Hi Folks-
Please tell your parents that if they would like to schedule an appointment for parent teacher conferences on November 12, they should use the link below to sign up on the spreadsheet. You are welcome to attend the conference as well, since, after all, we are talking about you.
Appointments are first come, first served, and are only in the times outlined on the spreadsheet. There are drop in hours on Thursday the 14th in the evening if nothing works during the day.
Conference Appointments
Please tell your parents that if they would like to schedule an appointment for parent teacher conferences on November 12, they should use the link below to sign up on the spreadsheet. You are welcome to attend the conference as well, since, after all, we are talking about you.
Appointments are first come, first served, and are only in the times outlined on the spreadsheet. There are drop in hours on Thursday the 14th in the evening if nothing works during the day.
Conference Appointments
Homework for November 5
First, read pages 325-330 in the textbook.
Then read the selection of Justinian's code linked up here (we saw it in class today). On your blog, post answers to the following questions:
1) What is the role of women in the Byzantine Empire? How do you know?
2) Why does Justinian's background matter when reading this document?
Then read the selection of Justinian's code linked up here (we saw it in class today). On your blog, post answers to the following questions:
1) What is the role of women in the Byzantine Empire? How do you know?
2) Why does Justinian's background matter when reading this document?
Monday, November 4, 2013
homework for November 4
Friday, November 1, 2013
Homework for the weekend of November 1
Don't forget to set your clocks back!
Read pages 317-325. Looking at Byzantium, or how Rome survives in the East...
Read pages 317-325. Looking at Byzantium, or how Rome survives in the East...
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