A Resourceful Home Education

Hamlet Study Guides

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 19:23:00 +0000

http://www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/hamletscenes.html

"Please see the main page for the complete play with explanatory notes for each scene.

Introduction to Hamlet
Hamlet: Problem Play and Revenge Tragedy
The Hamlet and Ophelia Subplot
The Norway Subplot in Hamlet
Introduction to the Characters in Hamlet

Hamlet Plot Summary
The Purpose of The Murder of Gonzago
The Dumb-Show: Why Hamlet Reveals his Knowledge to Claudius
The Elder Hamlet: The Kingship of Hamlet's Father
Hamlet's Relationship with the Ghost

Philological Examination Questions on Hamlet
Quotations from Hamlet (with commentary)
Hamlet Study Quiz (with detailed answers)
Analysis of I am sick at heart (1.1)
Hamlet: Q & A

Soliloquy Analysis: O this too too... (1.2)
Soliloquy Analysis: O, what a rogue and peasant slave am I!... (2.2)
Soliloquy Analysis: To be, or not to be... (3.1)
Soliloquy Analysis: Tis now the very witching time of night... (3.2)
Soliloquy Analysis: Now might I do it pat... (3.3)
Soliloquy Analysis: How all occasions do inform against me... (4.4)

Ophelia's Burial and Christian Rituals
The Baker's Daughter: Ophelia's Nursery Rhymes
Hamlet as National Hero
Claudius and the Condition of Denmark

In Secret Conference: The Meeting Between Claudius and Laertes
O Jephthah - Toying with Polonius
The Death of Polonius and its Impact on Hamlet's Character
Blank Verse and Diction in Shakespeare's Hamlet

Hamlet's Silence
An Excuse for Doing Nothing: Hamlet's Delay
Foul Deeds Will Rise: Hamlet and Divine Justice
Defending Claudius - The Charges Against the King
Shakespeare's Fools: The Grave-Diggers in Hamlet

Hamlet's Humor: The Wit of Shakespeare's Prince of Denmark
All About Yorick
Hamlet's Melancholy: The Transformation of the Prince
Hamlet's Antic Disposition: Is Hamlet's Madness Real?

The Significance of the Ghost in Armor
The Significance of Ophelia's Flowers
Ophelia and Laertes
Mistrusted Love: Ophelia and Polonius

Divine Providence in Hamlet
What is Tragic Irony?
Seneca's Tragedies and the Elizabethan Drama
Shakespeare's Sources for Hamlet"

and…

http://thisishamlet.com/teacher-materials/lesson-plans.shtml

…"link to a PDF of our free booklet, This is Hamlet in the Classroom. It includes lesson plan ideas, exercises and activities that integrate our film, This is Hamlet, into your teaching as your students work through Shakespeare's Hamlet. The booklet also includes a set of worksheets that accompany each activity - these worksheets are ready to be photocopied and distributed to your students. "

and…
http://www.bookrags.com/lessonplan/hamlet/

"The Hamlet lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Inside you'll find 30 Daily Lessons, 20 Fun Activities, 180 Multiple Choice Questions, 60 Short Essay Questions, 20 Essay Questions, Quizzes/Homework Assignments, Tests, and more. The lesson and activities will help students gain an intimate understanding of the text, while the tests and quizzes will help you evaluate how well the students have grasped the material."

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:06:00 +0000

What is NaNoWriMo?

National Novel Writing Month happens every November! It's a fun, seat-of-your-pants writing event where the challenge is to complete an entire novel in just 30 days. For one month, you get to lock away your inner editor, let your imagination take over, and just create!
That means participants begin writing November 1 and must finish by midnight, November 30. The word-count goal for our adult program is 50,000 words, but the Young Writers Program (YWP) allows 17-and-under participants to set reasonable, yet challenging, individual word-count goals.
In 2011, 250,000 adults participated through our main site, and 50,000 young writers participated through the YWP.

Some of the skills NaNoWriMo builds:

Fluency:
Writing so much in so little time boosts students’ proficiency in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and will help them approach future writing assignments with ease and confidence.

Confidence:
When creating so much text in such a short period of time, students realize just how much they can accomplish when they put their minds to it. NaNoWriMo leaves young writers asking themselves, “What’s next?”

Creativity:
Creating characters, situations, dialogue, and even whole planets from scratch helps kids think, but it also teaches them how to apply their fanciful ideas to a full project.

Time Management:
Our curriculum teaches students how to tackle a huge project by breaking it down into manageable bites!

http://ywp.nanowrimo.org/

Free Geography Printables!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:50:00 +0000

World Wide Wanderings has free Geography Printables!

http://ourworldwideclassroom.blogspot.com/2011/08/world-wide-wanderings-continents-oceans.html

ScienceFusion Homeschool

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:38:00 +0000

We are searching for a Chemistry curriculum for 5th grade. This one looked interesting so I am passing it on!For grades K–5, kits include materials for one year of science study. In addition to traditional science topics, each elementary homeschool package includes a unit on science and technology, progressing from science skills to understanding technology to the engineering process.K–5 Contents
For grades 6–8, we offer eleven modules, ten covering key life, earth, and physical science topics, plus one on science and technology careers. These modules are not designed as full-year science curriculum; three or four modules can be completed in one year. Modules are appropriate for all middle grades, so parents can choose whether to mix life, earth, and physical science topics or focus on one.

http://www.hmheducation.com/sciencefusion-homeschool/#4

The KISS Grammer Site

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:52:00 +0000

Instructional materials and workbooks are all free. She teaches five sections of Freshman composition/Introduction to Literature. teach five sections of Freshman composition/Introduction to Literature. She feels the study of grammar is the study of a tool to be used for a purpose.

http://home.pct.edu/~evavra/KISS.htm

The KISS Grammer Site

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:46:00 +0000

http://home.pct.edu/~evavra/KISS.htm

The Compass Store Free Downloads: A Great Introduction

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:50:00 +0000

eBook | Latin Readers [PDF]

eBook | Lessons for the Young Economist [epub/PDF]
A very readable and friendly introduction to free market economics good both for high school students and lots of adults. It's written by one of the best economic teachers in the U.S. today and makes a fairly complex subject...
eBook | The Duties of Parents - J.C. Ryle [Epub/PDF]
J.C. Ryle was an Evangelical Anglican pastor living in England during the 19th century. This little volume is one of the best encouragements toward Biblical parenting ever written. If you are not familiar with what he says,...
George Grant | American Culture Sample Lecture
Dr. George Grant surveys the history, literature, philosophy, theology, and civics of American Culture, in this Kings Meadow course. He primarily focuses on the Age of Exploration and Colonization to the advent of...
George Grant | Modernity Sample Lecture
In this King’s Meadow Modernity course, Dr. George Grant surveys the history, literature, philosophy, theology, and civics of Modernity—an epoch focusing primarily on the 19th and 20th centuries, but with roots...
Seek Social Justice | 6 Lesson Study on Poverty & Compassion
LifeWay sells the DVD version of this series as well as study books for use in small group setting. Click here to buy the physical products. Seek Social Justice is a small group video curriculum on poverty and social...
Visual Latin | Free - 4 Intro Lessons + 2 Regular Lessons
These four introductory lessons provide background and tools for learning Latin. They are intended to be watched before starting Visual Latin and are different from the normal teaching lessons. The 2 free...
Ask Me WhoOo | Sample Songs
Download these 3 free sample songs from the wonderful Ask Me WhoOo series and see why kids love to sing them! MP3s Included: VOL 1 | TRACK 1 | Q&A 1-3Who made you, who made you? God. Who made you? God. Who made you?...
Gregory Wilbur | Songs for Christmas
These free MP3's showcase choral pieces arranged by Gregory Wilbur. The sheet music is also available in the Compass Store. Come Ye Souls - Congregational (2:54) Mighty Lord, Extend Your Kingdom - Congregational...
My Cry Ascends | Congregational Singing
These Free MP3's showcase a congregation singing arrangements from My Cry Ascends | New Parish Psalms. Gregory Wilbur originally wrote this music with congregational singing in mind, and these versions provide the...
Gregory Wilbur | Songs for Worship
These four pieces were recorded live at Parish Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee. They are normally used in the context of the complete service of worship with other hymns, songs, and scripture readings. You can...
Modern Parables | 6 Trailers [Download]
All 6 trailers from Modern Parables, Vol 1: Hidden Treasure Samaritan The Shrewd Manager The Widow & The Judge The Sower The Prodigal Son Format: Quicktime MOV and Windows Media Video...

You can find all these at:

http://store.compasscinema.com/categories.php?category=Free-Downloads

Free Spanish Lessons for Early Elementary

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:36:00 +0000

http://bcove.me/bnrjzozp

Salsa is Georgia Public Broadcasting's award-winning Spanish language series for young learners in kindergarten through the third grade. Puppets in familiar stories, digital graphics and animation teach the language.

http://www.freelyeducate.com/2012/01/free-spanish-lessons-for-elementary-stud...?

...and the Teacher's Guides....

http://edu.wyoming.gov/Programs/standards/foreign_lang_content_and_standards....

Spirals in Nature and Fibonacci [1 of 3]

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:04:00 +0000

A Great "Take" on Home Educating Boys

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:10:00 +0000

Another Mom of a few Boys has shared her thoughts on learning. If you are feeling like you are spinning your wheels, take a minute to be refreshed! Wendy, at Living Creatively, always has some great kinetic learning ideas that will get you back on track.
http://wendyjanelle.blogspot.com/2011/09/school-days-at-adler-academy.html

A,B,C Mat!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:57:00 +0000

Alyson at Oopsy Daisey has a great take on the "Twister" mat so your little guys can practice their "A,B,C's" ! Fun, Fun!!!

http://www.oopseydaisyblog.com/2011/11/make-your-own-abc-mat.html

Check it out! It looks both fun and easy.

Here are some helpful tips from Alyson.

"* Ask your child to find a letter and perform an action. (Hop on the letter “J”)

* Ask your child to put a different body part on a specific letter. This ends up looking a lot like Twister! (Put your nose on the letter “N”)

* Play a “Simon Says” game. (Simon says to hop to the letter “B”)

* Play music and let your child hop from letter to letter to the music. Stop the music and ask child to identify what letter he/she is standing on.

* For more advanced children, hop from letter to letter to spell out entire words."

Nature Journaling

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 02:09:00 +0000

We are in full swing with our Nature Notebook group. There has been some discussion about Charlotte Mason notebooking and the dear mother coordinating our group came up with this Jewel!

If you are in need of a good look at what Nature Journaling is all about, this blog will give you the eye candy you have been looking for.

http://naturejournaling.blogspot.com/

Beautiful.

Say Something in Welsh (for free!!)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:37:00 +0000

"Become a Welsh speaker - join the world's largest class!

Find out why over 15,000 people use our award-winning course

You don't need to read or write or do any revision - you just start speaking normally and naturally from the very beginning.

But we don't expect you to take our word for it!

Listen to the first lesson right here, right now - either the northern or the southern version - and if you like it, you can access another 25 half-hour lessons for free by filling in the form below.

SSiW Lesson 1 (northern) SSiW Lesson 1 (southern)

You can also get a monthly email with free practice sessions, Welsh videos, Welsh proverbs, highlights from the forum and news about the course -"

http://www.saysomethinginwelsh.com/home/

learning Multiplication Facts!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:14:00 +0000

Spell Outloud Homeschool

"Times Alive, by City Creek Press, is an interactive game that uses stories, songs, and quizzes to help teach children multiplication facts from the zero's through the nine's times tables. "

Opportunities Await!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:04:00 +0000

INVITATION TO HOME SCHOOLERS FROM ISRAEL
Chris Davis, chris@... writes:
Government of Israel reaches out to Christian homeschoolers!
The academic leaders and government ministers of Israel have created a unique
opportunity for current and future Christian homeschooled students.
Israel desires to build a generation of Goodwill Ambassadors from among
Christians who already have a heart for Israel. To this end, Israel's Prime
Minister is inviting Christian educators to participate in a prototype of what
the government is calling The Israel Goodwill Ambassador Academy. Although the
initial focus was to be Christian college and university students, after meeting
with some American homeschooling parents last month, the Academy has decided to
design its programs especially with Christian homeschooled students in mind.
I have been asked to invite you-homeschooling leaders and parents-to
participate in this gathering because Israel recognizes that Christian
homeschooled students are the future opinion-leaders of their respective
countries. It is Israel's desire to provide our students with accurate,
on-the-ground facts regarding Israel's place in the world as part of our
students' home education experience.
A prototype of The Israel Goodwill Ambassador Academy will be held in Israel
this September 17th - 25th. As far as I know, this is the first time a foreign
government has expressly asked homeschoolers to partner with them for the
purpose of sustaining their country's future. This is a historic opportunity for
Christian homeschoolers to benefit the nation of Israel.
What is The Israel Goodwill Ambassador Academy?
As the governments of the world back away from their support for Israel,
Israel has realized that evangelical Christians may be their best (and, perhaps,
only) friends. This fully accredited Academy will counter the negative and
non-factual information being disseminated by the media and other information
outlets. Through seminars, forums, discussions, and travel to important
locations in Israel, leading experts in the government, military, financial and
academic sectors will provide the experience and higher education our students
need.
Who is inviting me to this gathering?
The invitation to participate in the first Academy comes directly from
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Prime Minister, who will welcome us to this first
ever event. The invitation is being extended to educational leaders, especially
to English-speaking Christian homeschool leaders and parents.
What responsibility will I have at this gathering?
As a participant, your responsibility will be to attend all meetings. When
several meetings are being held concurrently, you will choose the meeting you
feel will best help homeschooled students understand Israel and her future. Your
second responsibility will be to give input to the Academy's leaders as to how
you feel future Academies may be improved for the sake of the homeschoolers you
know.
How do I show my interest in attending and receiving more information
(including cost, itinerary, etc.)?
Contact chris@..., Ph: 931-287-9312 to receive PDF file in
three parts:
1) The letter of invitation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 2) The
itinerary for September's prototype Academy (note: exact times and locations of
meetings with the Prime Minister, government officials and special guests are
not noted for security reasons), and 3) The Registration Form.
If you are interested in attending, contact me immediately to let me know and
with any questions you may have.
A final request:
It is important that the notice of this gathering get into the hands of as
many homeschoolers as possible. I have only sent it to those whom I know
personally. Please forward it to those you know, either by sending it to your
Facebook "friends", by including it in your newsletter, by placing it on your
website, or by any other means. I do not want this opportunity to pass by
someone who would be truly interested in attending simply because he or she did
not know about it.
Thank you for your cooperation. I hope to see many of you in Israel this
September!
Chris Davis, North American Homeschool Representative
The Israel Goodwill Ambassador Academy, Jerusalem, Israel
chris@... * U.S. Phone 931-287-9312

Homeschool Math Blog: Solar panels in a TREE model & Fibonacci numbers

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:11:00 +0000

Homeschool Math Blog: Solar panels in a TREE model & Fibonacci numbers: Did you know tree branches and leaves in a plant rotate around the trunk in a pattern based on Fibonacci numbers ? That maximises the amount...

Enhance Vocabulary

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:44:00 +0000

Need to generate spelling lists?

http://www.bigiqkids.com/wordlists.shtml

http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/

http://www.spellingcity.com/

easy peasey

Encouragement for Those Facing High School in HomeSchooling

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:10:00 +0000

Kristen Chase addresses curriculum, extra curricular activities and early college enrollment.

http://thepioneerwoman.com/homeschooling/2011/04/how-i-homeschooled-through-h...

“Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.” -Proverbs 16:24

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 10 May 2011 20:55:00 +0000

"... how hungry our boys are to hear praise for a job well done -admiration for a hard battle fought. "

a wonderful reminder on the M.O.B. Society page :)
check it out.
http://www.themobsociety.com/2011/05/the-power-of-words-2/

Learning with Visual Latin is F.U.N. !

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 08 May 2011 21:44:00 +0000

::Visual Latin ::

Laugh Through Latin and Master English!

Welcome to the funniest way to learn two languages

My Experience

While latin is not new around our home, the focus has been on vocabulary. But, now that 2 of the boys are older, it is time to delve into sentence structure. I have been very nervous about trying new programs due to initial costs and the possibility of them being a complete failure. I stepped out once with what I considered a great program, but, the all text format wasn't working for the boys. Since then, I have come across Visual Latin and they gave me the opportunity to give an open review.

Who are these Guys?

The teacher for the Visual Latin videos is Dwane Thomas. Mr. Thomas has been teaching latin for 15 years and his wife homeschools their 5 children.

Thomas Purifoy, Jr., is the producer for Visual Latin. Compass Cinema, has already produced 2 other series; Modern Parables and Seek Social Justice. Mr. Purifoy's wife homeschools their 3 girls

The Set Up

Each lesson is divided into 3 parts:

Grammar

Sentences

Reading

Each part averages ~7 minutes and is followed by a worksheet so the student can immediately put to use what they have learned before moving on.

This set up allows for the flexibility in scheduling and pacing that is needed in homeschooling. The lessons can also be synched with your phone or IPad to take advantage of windshield time or other down time.

The See, Hear, Write format of Visual Latin is top notch for retention!

Dwane's relaxed and funny teaching style is both interactive and engaging.
My boys have commented on how much more they are retaining in this course and they love his random references. The younger boy also adds "...It doesn't cram a lot at you at once so I can remember more..." and "...Mr. Thomas is funny!"

See the full gallery on Posterous

Look!

Here are 4 free introductory videos plus 2 free lessons (click here!) that you should try! They are rather addicting, so, try at your own risk ;)

The Take Away

The guys at Visual Latin love language and their enthusiasm shows. The course work reinforces the student's understanding of English while learning Latin. You purchase the lessons in sets as downloads (I had no problem downloading the lessons) or DVD's. Each set includes the videos, instructions, worksheets and answers.

The Best Part!

Visual Latin has offered to give a 25% off coupon to my readers! Use the code Latin Is Fun in their store. The coupon is good for only 3 days, so take a quick peek now :)

More to Come!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:42:00 +0000

KItes

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 20:18:00 +0000

I love kites. Like you couldn't tell with my circling kites at the top of my page... Well, it's kite weather(!)and I am ready to release my kites with my children for some flying fun. Are you ready?? Tell me about your favorite Spring Fling!

Don't Forget the Mean 'Ol School Marm!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 20:08:00 +0000

via Ree Drummond AKA The Pioneer Woman
http://thepioneerwoman.com/homeschooling/2011/01/mean-ol-schoolmarm-5/

The Basics of the Romantic Period

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 19:58:00 +0000

http://artofmanliness.com/2011/03/03/the-basics-of-art-the-romantic-period/

Matisse Art Fun!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 19:51:00 +0000

Matisse fir kids

http://www.artbma.org/flash/F_conekids.swf