Rhetoric Literature: Julius Caesar at the dental office
Apparently, the kids had a great discussion on Shakespeare with the dental hygienist, explaining to her that no, Shakespeare did not write Beowulf. 😉
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
Category: Homeschooling Rhetoric Level
Rhetoric Literature: Madness in Shakespeare’s Richard III and Hamlet
Adeventuring with Shakespeare we’ve recently studied his background, sonnets, Julius Caesar, and Henry V…and today we surveyed Richard III and Hamlet.
Rhetoric Literature: Shakespeare, Henry V, Longbows, Branagh
However, when I asked some friends if they had advice on Shakespearean movies, they exclaimed: Branagh! Now that I’ve seen him in action, I agree.
Rhetoric Literature: Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Colossus
From abandoned war machines the people of Rhodes built a statue 110 feet high on a fifty-foot pedestal in the harbor entrance to represent liberty.
Rhetoric Literature Study: Do sonnets have to be about love?
Nevertheless, the kids asked a lot of questions about Shakespeare which were fun to discuss.
I sensed the kids getting excited about this literature unit.
Rhetoric Literature Study: Shakespeare, did he or didn’t he?
Not understanding the rigors of classical education, critics argue that Shakespeare did not write the plays, because he only had a grammar school education.
Teaching with largest Shakespeare Library in my Backyard
I stumbled on the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington DC, while writing our homeschool rhetoric rhetoric literature studies on Shakespeare.
Machiavelli’s misunderstood treatise of The Prince
Reading this book in context of history, I don’t agree with the commentaries that I read about The Prince, accosting Machiavelli for his evil, ruthless spirit.
Canning and baking with apples from Amish Country
From one of the farms in Lancaster County, I bought some apples one that were so fresh, they had dewdrops and raindrops on them from the Tropical Storm Lee.
Windows to the World: An Introduction to Literary Analysis
I cannot say enough good things about Windows to the World: A Literary Analysis. It will help prepare your students for college!
