1600-1750 British Mercantilism Rhetoric History Presentation
We did a great deal of research on mercantilism so that we could create an interactive opportunity to experience mercantilism, set in various 1750 world ports.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Category: Our Homeschool at Bluebonnet Ridge
Renaissance Masquerade Games, Intrigue, Spies, Danger
Representing 1469, 1484, 1513, 1572, 1587, and 1598, I’ll let you keep guessing who we are, since this is a masquerade. Then we will reveal who we are.
Renaissance Masquerade, Commedia dell ‘Arte, and our Masks
At a CW program, I asked him about the history of masquerade, where I learned about Commedia dell ‘Arte, which had its origins in 16th century Italy.
Rhetoric Literature: Ranking our favorite Shakespeare DVDs
Queried by friends who lent us videos, I’ve was asked which was our favorite. Commentary follows of our growing perceptions of Shakespeare favorites.
Rhetoric Literature: Casually performing Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare was meant to be performed, to hear the beautiful language with rhythmic iambic pentameter aka reading his plays is 2D but hearing them is 3D.
A Shakespearean Homeschool Mother’s Journal
Inspired by our current survey of the works of Shakespeare in our rhetoric homeschool studies, I reflected on life from the viewpoint of Shakespearean quotes.
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.
Our Medieval Feast and Alchemy Show for Thanksgiving Day
Since our Becoming History presentation fell near Thanksgiving, the Medieval Feast lends itself so well with our traditional Thanksgiving, I combined the two.
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!
