Bellwrite: Record in your commonplace book the most important things you have learned this week.
We read two differing accounts of the Conquista: one by Cortes and the other by Bartolome de las Casas (in history reading packet: Renaissance and Reformation Topic 4 Conquista). We considered how historians must interpret first-hand accounts from different sources and take into consideration the biases of those who give such reports. We also considered how Cortes and other conquistadors helped fulfill prophecy about the destruction of the seed of the Lamanites and yet we should not jump to assume that this means the Lord necessarily caused or willed such events. What does it mean to study "His Story"--is He the author or a coauthor with us? Perhaps history may, in regards to man's agency, be called "Our Story."
Students were given an opportunity to share the poems they have been working on.
We next began introducing Shakespeare's play Hamlet. We will be watching a video production of the play as we read it beginning Monday of next week. Students need to have their parents sign the permission slip for viewing this film.
Homework
Play with two of the poems you have written thus far, or compose a new one.
Get your permission slip for the Hamlet movie signed.
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