amymeg Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Hi, Before I begin to put some memory work together (yes, I am very late planning this year!!!) I was wondering if I wouldn't have to recreate the wheel and borrow some things others have used or will be using this year. I am really open to just about any kind of memory work that deals with this time period-even biblical types of things. Would sure appreciate some help at this late in the game Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 (edited) Shakespeare would be ideal for this time period. We study famous excerpts from his plays and famous sonnets. Also, you might consider "Death Be Not Proud" by John Donne. Here are two from Henry V: This day is called the Feast of Crispian†“Once more unto the breach, dear friends†Just a couple of ideas... :) Edited August 27, 2016 by Kfamily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistachio mom Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Are you looking for dates/facts or literature monologues? Would Veritas Cards or a Classical Conversations timeline list be a possible place to start pulling information? What content do you want to include? How old is your student? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFwife Claire Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 We love the St. Crispin's Day speech. Also, we memorize the kings and queens of England by houses. That has come in very handy for keeping a handle on when historic events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amymeg Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Thanks for a great start! I am looking for both dates and lit. monologues-really whatever that you have used. This is really our first try at memory stuff beyond the basics of verses and even that was pretty shabby! But I am not giving up and want a few ideas of things other than bible verses-KWIM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistachio mom Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 You might consider putting together a timeline of what you are studying in your content with history, lit, and science, and put it all on one timeline. Then build your memory work from there. I will look at my books and see if I have any timeline summaries. Some history curriculae (I think Story of the World) have a timeline list in the back. I will check. I am using this with my youngest. I am also using Veritas cards which integrate Western culture history with Biblical events. I am also working on memory work content. On the Veritas website, you can see an overview chart for their online memory work class, It is basic with a combo of grammar definitions, history, science, math facts, etc. but it has helped me with ideas. I am researching online to find other online examples of memory work long term plans for ideas with structuring. This is just one idea. I know you are looking for specific content, so am I. http://resource2.veritaspress.com/Resources/downloads/Memory_Period.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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