Friday, May 11, 2012

Study Plan

Feel free to tweak this to fit your schedule and timeframe. This is a suggestion, not a guarantee to a pass.

Day 1-

  • Test- Take REA I
  • Review topic for today is literature. Practice quizlets, review REA Chapter 2, and refresh your memory by looking through the English Literature textbook, and The Humanities in Western Culture textbook. Wikipedia both English and American literature and click on any links you aren't familiar with or want to investigate. Consider watching a few films (with parents consent of course)
  • Practice

Day 2-

  • Test- Review REA I. Make true statements out of the detailed Explanations of Answers. Google what you are not familiar with even if it was a wrong answer choice. Make good notes that will help you on review day. 
  • Review topic for today is poetry and Religion. Continue working on quizlets, reading textbooks, and exploring Wikipedia. Mindmap the periods of literature. Spend some time today exploring Shakespeare his plays and sonnets. Consider watching movies based on his plays. 
  • Practice

Day 3-

  • Test- Take REA II
  • Review this is the last day you are emphasizing literature. Tie up any loose ends. Emphasize Fiction and non-fiction including philosophy. Use numonics and other memory techniques to help you cement these names, works plots in your mind.
  • Practice

Day 4-

  • Test- Review REA II Make true statements out of the detailed Explanations of Answers. Google what you are not familiar with even if it was a wrong answer choice. Make good notes that will help you on review day. 
  • Review topic for today is Music. Use your The Humanities and Western Culture textbook and REA book to refresh your memory. Wikipedia various composers and periods. Pull up Itunes and preview music to get a feel of the composers. Create a timeline of the periods with the major composers. 
  • Practice

Day 5-


Day 6-


Day 7-

  • Test -Review REA III Make true statements out of the detailed Explanations of Answers. Google what you are not familiar with even if it was a wrong answer choice. Make good notes that will help you on review day. 
  • Review the topic for today is Art and Architecture with an emphasis on Reformation through Impressionism. Use your various textbook and Wikipedia to gain a firm grasp of the look of the various periods, the artists, and the major works. Put an emphasis on those images, artists and movements covered in the quizlets. 
  • Practice

Day 8-

  • Test - Review CLEP Official Make true statements out the correct answers. Google what you are not familiar with even if it was a wrong answer choice. Make good notes that will help you on review day. 
  • Review the topic for today is Art and Architecture with an emphasis on Post-impressionism through the present day. Use your various textbook and Wikipedia to gain a firm grasp of the look of the various periods, the artists, and the major works. Put an emphasis on those images, artists and movements covered in the quizlets. 
  • Practice

Day 9-

  • Review notes. Mind map, create numonics, make sketches. Make the notes you took 'stick'. Continue to research the areas you feel weak in. 
  • Make sure you get enough sleep and are in prime condition for test day.
  • Practice

Day 10-

  • Test Day
  • Make sure you have everything you need. Cash, ID, Credit Card, a good breakfast.
  • Let me know you are going so I can pray for you.


This can be shortened or lengthened to fit your time frame. If you want a special study session with me just let me know and we'll have a meet up.

Have fun studying.

Congrats!!!

Congratulations on finishing this year strong.

Special shout-out to the two class seniors. Way to go! Finishing your high-school journey.

Its been a wonderful year and I have been so blessed by each of you.

Your teacher,
CMM

Monday, April 30, 2012

Last Homework Assignment


Study
the 'Must Know' quizlets

Test
Take the CLEP Official. Make sure you time yourself. Email me with the number of correct answers. 

Come to class ready to review and discuss testing strategies. 

As always if you have any questions just let me know

Correction

We will be going to the Kimble May 15th

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Commercial for the exhibit


Kimble Field Trip

We have a new date for the Kimble
May 8
Let me know if this doesn't work for someone ASAP
We would now be going on a Tuesday.

Map and Directions to the Kimble


We are planning on having a picnic on the grounds. There is Buffet Restaurant in the Kimble if you wanted to pick something up on site.

We will be meeting at 10 to view the Age of Impressionism exhibit. You can purchase exhibit tickets on site.
Have lunch at 12 and view the permanent exhibit


For more information about the Kimble go here

Homework Due April 30th


Textbook
Finish reading REA Chapter 6 Performing Arts Review
Complete the drill
Make sure you understand the bolded words in the text and consider looking up anything you don't know on wikipedia or the Humanities textbook.

Study
the 'Must Know' quizlets


Test
Review wrong answers of your REA III that you took last week. Determine why you got them wrong. 

Presentation
Prepare a presentation on one of the items either in bold in the REA reading or from a 'Must Know' quizlet.

Extra Credit
Choose one thing you still don't fully understand from the bolded words in the REA or from the Must Know quizlets and come ready to teach the class about it should last 1-3 minutes.

As always if you have any questions just let me know

Thank you for your patience and prayers.