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.
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