Who is Calpurnia? What is her place in the Finch household?
Calpurnia is the Finch's maid/cook, who took over as a mother figure for Jem and Scout after their mother's death.
What is Walter Cunningham like? What does his behaviour during lunch suggest about his home life?
He is a poor boy who lives on a famr and has been through the first grade many times. He likely syrups his food because he cannot do that at home, where food is hard to come by.
What do you think of the way Atticus treats Walter?
He knows Walter's life is probably not so good at home, which may be why he lets Walter drown his food in syrup, and likely has a respect for Walter's father
Does Scout learn anything from Walter's visit? What do you think this is?
She learns that all company are guests, no matter who they are, and you are to let them eat your table cloth (show respect t them)
Atticus says that you never really understand a person “until you climb into his skin and walk around in it”. What does this mean? Is it an easy thing for Scout to learn?
It means that you need to see things from there point of view (or maybe a 'Silence of the Lambs'-esc way). Scout probably doesn't learn it right away (six year-olds hardly ever learn thing the first go around), but it certainly is taken to heart as she gets older.)
What do you learn in this chapter about the Ewells?
They live near the dump like animals, there are a lot of them, and the family is given special case rights to not have to go to school and the father can hunt out of season. They are a nasty people
Monday, April 20, 2015
Thursday, April 16, 2015
To Kill a Mockingbird
What do you learn in this chapter about Maycomb, Atticus Finch and his family?
Maycomb is a very poor town, with poor people, and Lots of racism and interconnected families. Atticus is a lawyer who does not like criminal law, and a descendant of a plantation owner, and was much older than his wife and brother. The Finch family originated in England, settled in Alabama, and came to own a fairly well-off plantation. the plantation began to faill after the civil war, but the family stayed on the land, until Atticus and his brother left.
What do you learn about Dill's character?
Dill seem to like to entertain, with his vivid reenactment of Dracula. He is also fairly persuasive, as he is able to get Scout and Jem to try and get Boo Radley to come out.
What, briefly, has happened to Arthur “Boo” Radley.
He fell into a gang, got arrested (released with help of his father), and held in his house for 15 years, and stabbed his father in te leg with a pair of scissors
Why does the Radley place fascinate Scout, Jem and Dill?
the story of Radley himself, and the decrepit-ness of the house, and curiosity of children to a mysterious figure
What do you notice about the narrative voice and viewpoint in the novel?
It is from the view of scout, but from an older scout than the one in the story, with a bit of older wisdom.
Maycomb is a very poor town, with poor people, and Lots of racism and interconnected families. Atticus is a lawyer who does not like criminal law, and a descendant of a plantation owner, and was much older than his wife and brother. The Finch family originated in England, settled in Alabama, and came to own a fairly well-off plantation. the plantation began to faill after the civil war, but the family stayed on the land, until Atticus and his brother left.
What do you learn about Dill's character?
Dill seem to like to entertain, with his vivid reenactment of Dracula. He is also fairly persuasive, as he is able to get Scout and Jem to try and get Boo Radley to come out.
What, briefly, has happened to Arthur “Boo” Radley.
He fell into a gang, got arrested (released with help of his father), and held in his house for 15 years, and stabbed his father in te leg with a pair of scissors
Why does the Radley place fascinate Scout, Jem and Dill?
the story of Radley himself, and the decrepit-ness of the house, and curiosity of children to a mysterious figure
What do you notice about the narrative voice and viewpoint in the novel?
It is from the view of scout, but from an older scout than the one in the story, with a bit of older wisdom.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
1) Subpoena
n. the usual writ for the summoning of witnesses or the submission of evidence, as records or documents, before a court or other deliberative body.
2) Fey
adj. doomed; fated to die.
3) Venerable
adj. commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity
4) Uncouth
adj. awkward, clumsy, or unmannerly
5) Sundry
adj. various or diverse
6) Begrudge
v. to envy or resent the pleasure or good fortune of (someone)
7) Elucidate
v. to make lucid or clear
8) Acquiescence
n. agreement or consent by silence or without objection
9) Succinct
adj. expressed in few words
10) Façade
n. a superficial appearance or illusion of something
n. the usual writ for the summoning of witnesses or the submission of evidence, as records or documents, before a court or other deliberative body.
2) Fey
adj. doomed; fated to die.
3) Venerable
adj. commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity
4) Uncouth
adj. awkward, clumsy, or unmannerly
5) Sundry
adj. various or diverse
6) Begrudge
v. to envy or resent the pleasure or good fortune of (someone)
7) Elucidate
v. to make lucid or clear
8) Acquiescence
n. agreement or consent by silence or without objection
9) Succinct
adj. expressed in few words
10) Façade
n. a superficial appearance or illusion of something
Thursday, April 9, 2015
chapter 19, section 4
Chapter 19, section 4
1. Bantu Migrations and Colonial Exploitation
a. Bantu Migrations
i. The Bantu were a group of people who spoke the Bantu languages
ii. Beginning in 2,000 b.c. they migrated from what is now Nigeria towards the south
iii. They may have began this journey because of a land shortage
iv. They created a large diversity of cultures throughout Africa
b. The Slave Trade
i. Europeans needed slaves to work their plantations
ii. The Portuguese established the Island of Sao Tomé as a slaver base
iii. The end of the slave trade happened in 1870
c. Start of colonialism
i. Europeans had been in Africa since the 14 century, but stayed on the coast
ii. That changed when the king of Belgium, Leopold the II developed a want for Belgium
iii. By 1884 he controlled the area and led the way to the Berlin Conference
d. Effects of Colonialism
i. During the 19th and 20th centuries, the Belgians and French controlled Central Africa
ii. Most countries of the area gained independence in the 1960s
iii. New leaders were often corrupt
2. Economic Legacy of Colonialism
a. Economic Effects
i. Central Africa’s economy is still recovering from colonialism: The loss of resources, the disruption of political systems, and the cultural and ethnic oppressions
ii. The only infrastructure was made to extract raw resources
b. Congo’s Economic Chaos
i. In the DRC, Mobutu, the countries leader, brought the country’s businesses under national control
ii. Mobutu used the army to stay in power.
iii. The regime collapsed in 1997, and his son was elected president
3. The influence of Central African Art
a. Central African Art
i. After decolonization, countries banned western influences to their art
ii. Today artist are focusing on political injustice and instability
b. Fang sculpture
i. The fang, who live in Gabon, are famous for their carvings
ii. They made boxes that would contain skulls and bones
4. Improving Education
a. Education faces barriers
i. In 2001, less than half of 16-20 year olds were educated
ii. Central Africa is home to over 700 languages
b. Learning in central Africa
i. In Cameroon, most kids leave school at the age of 12
ii. In CAR, ages 14 to 16 are required to attend
iii. Many schools have programs that will educate children on disease.
5. Summary
a. This section went of the history and economy of Central Africa. It went over the attempts at economic reform in the Congo, and the legacy of colonialism. It also. talked about the shadow of slavery that hung over the country for years, and the barriers to education in the region
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
chapter 19, section 3
Chapter 19, section 3
1. A history of Rich Trading Empires
a. Three Trading Empires
i. The empires of Mali, Ghana, and Songhai thrived because of their positions on trade routes across the Sahara.
ii. Gold and Salt were mainly traded
iii. In 1235, the kingdom of Mali emerged, conquering Ghana, and reestablishing the gold and salt trade.
iv. The Songhai Empire took over, but was then destroyed by a Moroccan army
b. Stateless Societies
i. Stateless Societies: where people rely on family lineage to govern themselves
ii. An example of this is the Igbo of southeast Nigeria
iii. They faced challenges when colonization happened
2. West Africa Struggles Economically
a. Ghana’s Stability
i. The economy relies on exports of gold, diamond, magnesium, and bauxite
ii. Its economy is growing at a healthy rate
b. Problems in Sierra Leone
i. Some of the worst economic condition are in the area
ii. There is a 35% literacy rate
iii. Only 560 mile of road
3. Cultural symbols of West Africa
a. Ashanti Crafts
i. The Ashanti: Who live in what is now Ghana
ii. Ashanti are known for their work in weaving kente cloth
iii. Other crafts include masks and stolls
b. Benin art
i. Benin made beautiful objects of metal and terra cotta
4. Music in Daily Life
a. West African Music
i. Jazz, blues, and Reggae have origins here
ii. Over the years, they began singing in English and French, to boost popularity
5. Summary
a. This section went over the history and economy of west Africa. It talked about the growing economy of Ghana, and the poor economy of Sierra Leone. It also taught about the culture and music of the area.
1. A history of Rich Trading Empires
a. Three Trading Empires
i. The empires of Mali, Ghana, and Songhai thrived because of their positions on trade routes across the Sahara.
ii. Gold and Salt were mainly traded
iii. In 1235, the kingdom of Mali emerged, conquering Ghana, and reestablishing the gold and salt trade.
iv. The Songhai Empire took over, but was then destroyed by a Moroccan army
b. Stateless Societies
i. Stateless Societies: where people rely on family lineage to govern themselves
ii. An example of this is the Igbo of southeast Nigeria
iii. They faced challenges when colonization happened
2. West Africa Struggles Economically
a. Ghana’s Stability
i. The economy relies on exports of gold, diamond, magnesium, and bauxite
ii. Its economy is growing at a healthy rate
b. Problems in Sierra Leone
i. Some of the worst economic condition are in the area
ii. There is a 35% literacy rate
iii. Only 560 mile of road
3. Cultural symbols of West Africa
a. Ashanti Crafts
i. The Ashanti: Who live in what is now Ghana
ii. Ashanti are known for their work in weaving kente cloth
iii. Other crafts include masks and stolls
b. Benin art
i. Benin made beautiful objects of metal and terra cotta
4. Music in Daily Life
a. West African Music
i. Jazz, blues, and Reggae have origins here
ii. Over the years, they began singing in English and French, to boost popularity
5. Summary
a. This section went over the history and economy of west Africa. It talked about the growing economy of Ghana, and the poor economy of Sierra Leone. It also taught about the culture and music of the area.
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Review ?s
1) What form of government did ancient Egypt have?
Monarchy waith Pharaohs instead of kings
2) What practices did the ancient world acquire from Egypt?
farming, building, and writing
3) How did Muslims gain control of North Africa?
Through conquest and trade
4) What countries make up North Africa?
Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Libya, Algeria, western Sahara
5) How has North Africa's economic base evolved?
from farming to oil
6) Why has the oil industry failed to benefit local workers?
Because of the need of skill in these jobs, the have to import workers
7) How are prices set for products sold at souks?
Haggling
8) How has rai music changed since its beginnings?
It has changed from opposingthe French, to opposing Islamist fundamentalists
9) What was the traditional role for North African women?
women stay at home to take care of the home and children
10) What gains have Tunisian women made outside the home?
They are holding more jobs, and the practice of multiple wives has been abolished
Monarchy waith Pharaohs instead of kings
2) What practices did the ancient world acquire from Egypt?
farming, building, and writing
3) How did Muslims gain control of North Africa?
Through conquest and trade
4) What countries make up North Africa?
Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Libya, Algeria, western Sahara
5) How has North Africa's economic base evolved?
from farming to oil
6) Why has the oil industry failed to benefit local workers?
Because of the need of skill in these jobs, the have to import workers
7) How are prices set for products sold at souks?
Haggling
8) How has rai music changed since its beginnings?
It has changed from opposingthe French, to opposing Islamist fundamentalists
9) What was the traditional role for North African women?
women stay at home to take care of the home and children
10) What gains have Tunisian women made outside the home?
They are holding more jobs, and the practice of multiple wives has been abolished
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Chapter 19, section 2
Chapter 19, section 2
1. Roots of civilization in North Africa
a. Egypt Blossoms along the Nile
i. The Nile river made the ancient Egyptian Empire possible
ii. The river flooded periodically, fertilizing the soil and providing water for their crops
iii. In 3100 B.C., a powerful king united all of Egypt and established the first Egyptian dynasty
iv. The empire lasted 2,600 years
v. The monarchs, called pharaohs, were worshipped as gods
b. Islam in North Africa
i. North Africa has been invaded by many empires
ii. Greeks and romans from Europe, and the Ottoman Empire from Asia have invade
iii. Islam: the dominant religion of north Africa
iv. Muslim invaders from southeast Asia brought their language, culture and religion to north Africa
2. Economics of Oil
a. Black gold
i. Oil has transformed most countries economies
ii. Oil makes up 99% of Libya’s exports.
3. A culture of markets and Music
a. North African Souks
i. Souks, or marketplaces, are common features of life in North Africa
ii. A typical Souk is located in the medina (old section) of the town
b. Protest Music
i. Algeria is home to rai: a kind of music developed in the 1920
ii. Rai is now a used as a form of rebellion against Islam fundamentalists
4. Changing roles for women
a. Women and he family
i. North African households tend to be centered around males
ii. Men work on farms or in offices, and few women hold jobs
iii. Women’s roles however, are changing
iv. More than one wife at a time is now abolished
v. Growing numbers of women now have jobs
5. Summary
a. This section talked about the geography and recent history of northern Africa, from the Nile to the oil fields of Libya. It covered things such as economic reforms and women’s rights. And about how the people are rebelling with music.
1. Roots of civilization in North Africa
a. Egypt Blossoms along the Nile
i. The Nile river made the ancient Egyptian Empire possible
ii. The river flooded periodically, fertilizing the soil and providing water for their crops
iii. In 3100 B.C., a powerful king united all of Egypt and established the first Egyptian dynasty
iv. The empire lasted 2,600 years
v. The monarchs, called pharaohs, were worshipped as gods
b. Islam in North Africa
i. North Africa has been invaded by many empires
ii. Greeks and romans from Europe, and the Ottoman Empire from Asia have invade
iii. Islam: the dominant religion of north Africa
iv. Muslim invaders from southeast Asia brought their language, culture and religion to north Africa
2. Economics of Oil
a. Black gold
i. Oil has transformed most countries economies
ii. Oil makes up 99% of Libya’s exports.
3. A culture of markets and Music
a. North African Souks
i. Souks, or marketplaces, are common features of life in North Africa
ii. A typical Souk is located in the medina (old section) of the town
b. Protest Music
i. Algeria is home to rai: a kind of music developed in the 1920
ii. Rai is now a used as a form of rebellion against Islam fundamentalists
4. Changing roles for women
a. Women and he family
i. North African households tend to be centered around males
ii. Men work on farms or in offices, and few women hold jobs
iii. Women’s roles however, are changing
iv. More than one wife at a time is now abolished
v. Growing numbers of women now have jobs
5. Summary
a. This section talked about the geography and recent history of northern Africa, from the Nile to the oil fields of Libya. It covered things such as economic reforms and women’s rights. And about how the people are rebelling with music.
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