American literature: This week we will briefly overview time periods in American literature, then begin specifically studying the Puritan tradition.
Homework:
Monday: Read Literature pp. 134-136, 138-139. List characteristics of Puritans.
Tuesday: no school
Wednesday: Read “Images or Shadows of Divine Things,” write down unfamiliar vocabulary
Thursday: writing assignment (write a page describing in detail how something in nature expresses a spiritual truth)
Friday: finish vocabulary worksheets (skip #4); vocabulary assignment in notebook
World Literature: This week, we will be looking at literature of the Bible, as well as doing some work with grammar.
Homework:
Monday: paraphrase the prayer (handout) by rewriting it in your own words. Write a paragraph response to Psalm 137.
Tuesday: no school
Wednesday: G.U.M. 5, 6, 13
Thursday: Read Ps. 19 and “The Sun” p. 38; complete worksheet
Friday: Paragraph: What do you think about when you look at the ocean? Use imagery to describe the ocean, then tell about your response to it. Also draw a picture on the back of the chart for "Bible as literature"
World History: We will begin the week by examining tools historians use when studying history (maps and dating systems), study the biblical account of creation and early history, and then move on to begin examining ancient civilizations from the Fertile Crescent.
Homework:
Monday: p. 6 #1-4, 6. Read p. 9-11. p. 11 #1, 3-5. Read and outline Genesis 1-3.
Tuesday: no school
Wednesday: Read and outline Genesis 6:5-9:18.
Thursday: none
Friday: Read chapter 1 (pages 17-27); make a one-page outline of the five kinds of homonids
The Gospel of John: We are finishing up our study of background information about the gospel of John and the Apostle John, and we will also spend some time studying key words that appear frequently in this book of the Bible. There will be a special chapel on Friday of this week.
Homework:
Monday: Skim John 11-21. Answer questions 5-8 (pp. 12-13). Quiz tomorrow over background information & lesson 1
Tuesday: no school
Wednesday: chapel
Thursday: no homework
Friday: chapel
Wednesday and Friday are chapel; remember to bring your Bible every day to class, including days when we have chapel.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Welcome to a New School Year
Hello, and welcome (back)! Once again, I'm excited to begin a fresh school year with everyone. The classes I teach are American Literature (11th grade), World Literature (10th grade), World History (10th grade), and The Gospel of John (9th grade Bible). On this blog, you will be able to find weekly homework assignments and other class-related information.
For all classes, especially The Gospel of John: if you have not yet finished and turned in your survey from the first day of class, please hand it in tomorrow.
For all classes except The Gospel of John: Please make sure to bring book covers for all of your textbooks by Monday.
American Literature: The summer reading test over A Light in the Forest will be on Tuesday (beginning in the second half of the class period) and Wednesday. On Thursday, we will begin looking at some background information about American literature.
World Literature: The summer reading test over The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn will be on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday, we will spend the last part of the class period learning about how to use the OCSI library.
World History: Tuesday will be a diagnostic quiz to find out how much you know about world history. On Wednesday, we will examine some different models for viewing world history, and on Thursday, we will examine and discuss viewpoints concerning the origin of the world and mankind.
The Gospel of John: This week, we will learn some background information about the Gospel of John and begin looking at its introductory chapters.
Homework for The Gospel of John:
Monday: complete survey and diagnostic.
Tuesday: Read pp. 14-15 in the textbook. List reasons that there are four gospels and why John may have wanted his to be different from the other three. (Length: about 1/2 page)
Thursday: Read John 1-10 (from the Bible). Answer questions #1-2 and #3 if applicable from the textbook (pp. 10-11).
For all classes, especially The Gospel of John: if you have not yet finished and turned in your survey from the first day of class, please hand it in tomorrow.
For all classes except The Gospel of John: Please make sure to bring book covers for all of your textbooks by Monday.
American Literature: The summer reading test over A Light in the Forest will be on Tuesday (beginning in the second half of the class period) and Wednesday. On Thursday, we will begin looking at some background information about American literature.
World Literature: The summer reading test over The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn will be on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday, we will spend the last part of the class period learning about how to use the OCSI library.
World History: Tuesday will be a diagnostic quiz to find out how much you know about world history. On Wednesday, we will examine some different models for viewing world history, and on Thursday, we will examine and discuss viewpoints concerning the origin of the world and mankind.
The Gospel of John: This week, we will learn some background information about the Gospel of John and begin looking at its introductory chapters.
Homework for The Gospel of John:
Monday: complete survey and diagnostic.
Tuesday: Read pp. 14-15 in the textbook. List reasons that there are four gospels and why John may have wanted his to be different from the other three. (Length: about 1/2 page)
Thursday: Read John 1-10 (from the Bible). Answer questions #1-2 and #3 if applicable from the textbook (pp. 10-11).
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