1. Apart from the saving grace of God shown only to those that are elect unto eternal life, there is also a certain favor or grace of God which He shows to His creatures in general.2. God by the general operations of His Spirit, without renewing the heart of man, restrains the unimpeded breaking out of sin, by which human life in society remains possible3. The unregenerate, though incapable of doing any saving good, can do civil good.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Monday, June 24, 2024
Blogging the Canon
The Ancient World
Akkadian Literature
Jewish Literature
The Greeks
Greek Literature
Greek History
The Romans
Roman History
The Renaissance
16th Century
17th Century
18th Century
Early Modern Period: 1789-1918
The Modern Period: 1919 to Present
* Royal Flash
* Flash for Freedom
* Flashman at the Charge
* Flashman in the Great Game
* Flashman's Lady
* Flashman and the Redskins
* Flashman and the Dragon
* Flashman and the Mountain of Light
* Flashman and the Angel of the Lord
* Flashman and the Tiger
* Flashman on the March
* Mr American
* Black Ajax
* Guards! Guards!
* Interesting Times
* Monstrous Regiment
* Night Watch
* Soul Music
* The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents
* The Color of Magic
* The Discworld Graphic Novels: The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic
* The Truth
* Thief of Time
* Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
* Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Addendum: Alternative Canons
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Friday, June 21, 2024
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Antigone by Sophocles translated by Dudley Fitts and Robert Fitzgerald: Review
(Book Review--Classics, Greek Mythology, Rereads)
Monday, June 17, 2024
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Saturday, June 15, 2024
The British Council, however, does have a good model text on their website.
Unfortunately it's not the same set of phrasal verbs that are covered in the textbook I'm using. But it's a good text for introducing students to the concept of phrasal verbs in general.
Phrasal Verbs: Model Text created by AI
All that being said, for all its faults, this model text is better than what I had before--which was nothing. So I want to hang on to it, and possibly fix it up someday, and maybe even use it in the classroom.]
Once upon a time, in a magical forest, there lived a group of animal friends. There was Sammy the squirrel, Benny the bear, and Lila the rabbit. They loved to explore and go on adventures together.
One sunny morning, they decided to go on a picnic near the sparkling river. They knew they had to plan everything carefully, so they asked around the forest for suggestions on the best picnic spots. They came across a friendly owl who told them about a beautiful meadow with a breathtaking view.
Excited about their picnic, the friends got up early and started to get ready. They dressed up in their finest clothes and packed delicious treats for their adventure. Sammy brought nuts, Benny brought honey, and Lila baked carrot muffins.
As they made their way to the meadow, they came across a fallen tree blocking their path. They didn't want to give up on their picnic, so they decided to work together to break down the tree and clear the way. Benny used his strong paws, Lila used her sharp teeth, and Sammy used his nimble fingers. With their combined efforts, they successfully cleared the path and continued their journey.
When they arrived at the meadow, they were amazed by its beauty. The friends set up their picnic blankets and enjoyed their delicious food. They laughed, shared stories, and even engaged in a friendly game of tag.
After their meal, they decided to explore the meadow and its surroundings. They discovered a hidden trail that led to a magnificent waterfall. Excitedly, they climbed up the rocks and enjoyed the breathtaking view. They realized that their picnic adventure had turned into something even more special.
As the day went on, the sky started to darken, and the friends knew it was time to head back. They packed up their things and made their way home. On their journey, they encountered a small lost fox. The fox looked scared and worried, so the friends decided to help.
They asked the fox where it came from and found out that it had been separated from its family. The friends knew they could count on each other to help the fox find its way back. They decided to go ahead and guide the fox to its family.
After a long journey, they finally found the fox's family, and everyone cheered up in joy. The fox and its family were reunited, thanks to the kindness and determination of the animal friends.
As they said their goodbyes to the fox, the friends realized that their picnic adventure had become an incredible day filled with unexpected twists and turns. They learned that when they worked together, they could overcome any obstacle and make a difference in someone's life.
With their hearts filled with happiness and gratitude, the friends returned to their forest home. They knew that no matter what challenges they faced, they could always rely on each other and count on their friendship. And so, they fell asleep, looking forward to their next adventure, knowing that their bond would never fall apart.