February 14 homework - Happy Valentine's Day!


Grade 6 - Study Latin vocabulary and word endings. Read aloud to an adult twenty minutes from The Count of Monte Cristo, beginning at Chapter 3. Draw a scene, and color it, from ONE of the two myths we read today in class: "Orpheus and Eurydice" OR "Pygmalion and Galatea".

Grade 7 - Study Latin vocabulary and word endings. Read aloud Chapter III in My Early Life. Write a 1/2 page answering the following questions:

1. Describe Churchill's accident. How did it come about? What was the result?

2. What kind of man was Churchill's father, Lord Randolph Churchill? What sort of relationship did Winston have with him? What kind of relationship did he desire? Use small quotes from the book to support your points. (pp. 31-32, 39-40)

Grade 8 - Study Latin vocabulary and word endings. Read aloud Chapters 2-6 in Pride and Prejudice. Write lucid, thoughtful responses to the following study questions:

1. At the first ball, what facts does the narrator give about Darcy? How do the guests perceive him? What is Elizabeth’s first impression of him? Why?

2. Who is Charlotte Lucas? What comment does she make about Jane? What do you
suppose is the reason behind such a comment?
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