It’s Winterim! Enjoy the longer break!
1. Caught’yas
Complete Caught-ya #56-#63. After you are finished, watch the videos below for your corrections.
If you missed class …
Here is the correction for Caught-ya #55 (We corrected this one in class.)
2. Watch (or read)
Next semester (in February), we will be reading Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. This book is significantly more difficult that books we have read already.
Often knowing the plot of a story can be very helpful when reading a book that is more difficult. In order to prepare for this assignment, please watch one of the following versions of the story OR read the Great Illustrated Classic version.
Watch on YouTube – 1980s Version
1980 BBC Version (TV-14) – Amazon Prime
1935 Version – Rent on Amazon – $2.99
OR READ the Great Illustrated Classic version
3. History Project
Choose one of the areas of the world during the time periods we studied during fall semester.
Decide on a project to do. Research historical details for your project.
Demonstrate what you learned.
On the first day back to class, you’ll share what you created with the rest of the class so be sure to save or document your project!
Examples
Create a piece of art (sculpture or draw)
- Sculpt a Chinese vase
- Draw a short graphic novel depicting a part of Suleman the Great’s reign
- Carve or sculpt an Aztec relief
Design a piece of clothing
- Design a Japanese kimono
- Draw a dress from Queen Elizabeth’s court
Recreate a weapon or piece of armor
- Create a replica of a Samurai sword
- Draw a detail of a Spanish Conquistador’s uniform
Write a song or a poem
- Write a poem about traveling to America as a pilgrim
- Compose a song (without words) about the African slave trade
Create a diorama
- Create a diorama of an Incan city
Conduct a science experiment or exploration
- Demonstrate how the steam engine works like James Watt
- Observe plants under a microscope and draw what you see like Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
Recreate a piece of architecture
- Build a replica of Shakespeare’s Globe Theater
- Build a replica of the Taj Mahal
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