Hi Everyone, and welcome to the Vint Hill/Culpeper Challenge II class of 2014/2015.

Orientation for Vint Hill will be held at Oak Dale Baptist, August 21st, 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M..
Orientation for Culpeper will be held at Open Door Baptist, August 21st, 6:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.

I just wanted to reiterate what needs to be completed by the first day of class on August 28/29, 2014.

You will be handed your curriculum guide at Orientation. Parents and students should become very

·       familiar with the Challenge 2 Syllabus. There is a section in the beginning with an overview for each seminar. The back has appendices which include many helps (see table of contents on page 4).

•  See Page 29 of the syllabus for assignments due on week 1. I will recap here since it would be beneficial for students to begin reading assignments early (the curriculum has a packed schedule the first 6 weeks with intensive reading in 3 books containing old English).

                          "Beowulf By Anonymous Character Analysis Character Map." Character Map. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Aug. 2013. .

                                                 

 

                                            Original Transcript in old English of Beowulf

 

o   British Literature-

§   Read Beowulf before seminar (the Dover Books translation from CC catalog)but it will help to do these things first.

·        I have attached a document to the email which will help with names and definitions. It also has a map.

·        Be sure to also read the Beowulf section in Words Aptly Spoken p33.

·        Also become familiar with p32 and 33 of the before reading Beowulf. It explains epic poetry (Note- Beowulf was originally Old English) well and also has the definitions of the poetic devices we will be encountering in the weeks ahead.

 

§  Become familiar with pp 5-32 Words Aptly Spoken. This will be a great tool throughout the school year for parent and student.

o   Biology-

§  Exploring Creation with Biology- Read up to page 16 in Module 1 on Biological Classification

§  The Student Lab Report Handbook- read preface, Chapters 1 and 2.

o   Western Cultural History-

§  Look over  the texts. Read Chapter 1 of How Should We Then Live.

* Read the Introduction and Chapters 1 & 2 of State of the Arts.

o   Logic

§  No assignment

o   Algebra 2-

§  Read Introduction, Table of Contents, Glossary and Index at home.

§  Read and Complete lessons A and B. This is a review. Bring all questions to class. In this class, you will preview and complete the lessons before class, bring questions to class for discussion and be prepared to be part of demonstration and discussion.   

o   Latin-

§  Review vocabulary words from Henle First Year Latin,

§  Part III: Jesus Christus Rex Regum In Henle Second Year Latin, read pp 269-271, 1. Introduction. Consider your answers for discussion.

•  Please bring Page 15 and 16 of the syllabus (Etiquette Agreement for Classical Conversations) completed by the student and signed by both parent and student.

•  Please subscribe to my blog so you receive weekly updates. Here is the link: http://classytalks.blogspot.com/    On the right side of the page there is a place for you to subscribe. When you do so, you will receive an email which you must confirm upon receipt. Parent and student should subscribe.

 I will still send out e-mail notifications with special events, but the blog will serve to keep parents and students updated on the progress we make each week in class seminars and to preview work and assignments for the upcoming week. Enjoy the rest of your summer  :)