05/05 Homework
May 5, 2026
Today we took our act 5 quiz. If you were absent, please study your notes and prepare to take this quiz when you return.
My name is Brigid Bakin and this will be my 5th year here at Naples Classical Academy! I have taught a variety of subjects across the years, but this year I am happy to announce that I will be returning to the 8th grade Literature and 11th grade Philosophy classrooms, as well as beginning a new (to me) venture into the world of 6th grade Grammar and Composition! I am beyond excited to embark upon this noble endeavor with your students, and I hope that your scholars will enjoy my class as much as I enjoy teaching them!
Before gracing the halls of NCA however, I spent my intellectually formative years at Ave Maria University where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Liberal Studies, as well as a minor in Politics and a minor in Shakespeare in Performance. One of the most important lessons I learned while at undergrad is the importance of truly desiring to learn. I hope to instill this love of learning in my scholars, and I do hope that you will assist in facilitating this by encouraging your scholars to share the discussions in class and perhaps introduce similar conversations with the family at home. For the families of my Philosophy students: Be Prepared! We will be discussing many “Hot Button” topics during class, so be prepared for a handful of seemingly absurd questions and propositions. I promise there is a method to my madness.
In terms of housekeeping: I am chronically online, for better or for worse. If you ever need to reach me for any reason or have any question about the syllabus, class procedures, homework, et cetera, please do not hesitate to reach out to me via email! While I cannot promise an immediate response, I will do my best to respond within 24 hours. However, between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m., (and over the weekend), I turn into a pumpkin and will be unable to reply to any emails. If you do happen to send an email between those hours, I will reply as soon as I can once I am at work.
Once again, I want to extend a warm welcome to those of you who are new to NCA, and also my gratitude for lending your precious bundles of joy to me for the next 10 (or so) months. While this bio might seem a bit light-hearted, I do take my job very seriously. You scholar will receive, to the best of my abilities, an excellent education in Literature or Philosophy.
I cannot wait to meet all of you! You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Warm regards,
Brigid Bakin
Today we took our act 5 quiz. If you were absent, please study your notes and prepare to take this quiz when you return.
Bell work:
Do you think Don John will be caught and brought to justice?
Reading questions:
5.2
5.3
5.4
Bell work:
How do you think this wedding will go?
Reading questions:
Homework:
Study for tomorrow’s quiz on act 5.
I was absent today, we will review material when I return on Monday May 4th.
I was absent today, we will review material when I return on Monday May 4th.
Bell work:
Do you think Leonato is going too far with making Claudio and Don Pedro feel bad?
Lesson
Reading questions:
Homework:
Read 5.2-5.3
Bell work:
Who do you think will win the duel, Claudio or Benedick?
Reading questions:
Homework:
Finish reading 5.1
Purchasing classroom decorations is by no means necessary, but is greatly appreciated! By purchasing any of these items you will be contributing to the learning environment in such a way that encourages a love of learning and beauty.
Here is a pdf of the study guide for the 8th grade Literature midterm. The midterm will consist of 80 questions, so make sure you study carefully.