Class Schedule - Next Three Weeks

The next three weeks are going to push you fairly hard, so get ready. In class, we will be working on the Trial of Socrates - a role-playing game that will span the three weeks, though it won't be the focus of every class. As part of this project, you will write two short essays, a formal speech, learn how to use a research database, and work on resume design. When not working specifically on the trial, we will learn a little about Greek philosophy, with particular focus on Plato.

But, there's a lot of other stuff going on. This week, we will introduce the freshman portfolio assignment. You'll be presenting in January, but some of the preparation will need to occur before break. Along with that, most if not all of you will want/need to rewrite your Athens/Sparta essay. And, for good measure, there's a vocab unit.

To help you with this, I'm not assigning any nightly reading over these three weeks. You'll notice a number of days on the schedule below where no homework is assigned. The expectation, though, is that you are working regularly on these larger projects. You need to do this - otherwise, you'll get crushed when everything comes due. Plan a work schedule that distributes the weight evenly.

Monday, November 30 - Essay review, Peloponnesian War
Homework Due - Nothing

Tuesday, December 1 - Peloponnesian War, Greek Philosophy
Homework Due - Vocab 6A-C/Flashcards

Wednesday, December 2 - Greek Philosophy (Continued)
Homework Due - Nothing

Thursday, December 3 - Trial Prep - Research on daily life in Athens
Homework Due - Nothing

Friday, December 4 - Portfolio Work Time
Homework Due - Portfolio Prep

Monday, December 7 - Trial Group Work - Discuss Daily Life Essays
Homework Due - Daily Life in Athens Essay

Tuesday, December 8 - More on Greek philosophy
Homework Due - Trial Resume

Wednesday, December 9 - Portfolio Work Time
Homework Due - Portfolio Prep

Thursday, December 10 - Trial Speeches
Homework Due - Prep for speeches

Friday, December 11 - Vocab Test
Homework Due - Study for test

Monday, December 14 - Trial - Day One
Homework Due - Final speeches

Tuesday, December 15 - Greek Philosophy continued
Homework Due - Nothing

Wednesday, December 16 - Trial Essay Work Time
Homework Due - Nothing

Thursday, December 17 - Trial - Day Two; Post-Trial Reflection Essays
Homework Due -