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).
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Week of May 24-27
11th grade English: This week's readings will include Hemingway, Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, and T.S. Eliot.
Homework:
Monday: Read pp. 517-524. Write a sentence stating what happens in each section, then number them according to their chronological order.
Tuesday: Read pp. 528-538
Wednesday: Read p. 1032-1033. Do you agree with Kafka’s thoughts about bachelorhood?
Thursday: Read “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.” Writing assignment: create original similes/metaphors that compare two unexpected things.
Friday: study for test Tuesday
World History: Monday is our test over chapters 31-32 (World War II and Cold War era); after that, we will examine how the world has changed since the end of World War II.
Homework:
Monday: none (test)
Tuesday: none (biology field trip)
Wednesday: Read and take notes on pp. 776-781
Thursday-Friday: TBA
English 10: This week, we will finish reading Alan Paton's Cry, the Beloved Country; the unit test for this novel will be next Thursday.
Homework:
Monday-Tuesday: Read chapters 31-32
Wednesday: Read chapter 33
Thursday: Read chapter 34
Friday: Read chapters 35-36
John: We are continuing to discuss Jesus' arrest, trials, crucifixion, and resurrection. The last test for this class will be next Tuesday, June 1.
Homework:
Monday: p. 192-195 #7-11
Tuesday: p. 189-191 #1-5
Thursday: p. 192-195 #6-12
Friday: pp. 202-204 #8-12, skip #10
Homework:
Monday: Read pp. 517-524. Write a sentence stating what happens in each section, then number them according to their chronological order.
Tuesday: Read pp. 528-538
Wednesday: Read p. 1032-1033. Do you agree with Kafka’s thoughts about bachelorhood?
Thursday: Read “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.” Writing assignment: create original similes/metaphors that compare two unexpected things.
Friday: study for test Tuesday
World History: Monday is our test over chapters 31-32 (World War II and Cold War era); after that, we will examine how the world has changed since the end of World War II.
Homework:
Monday: none (test)
Tuesday: none (biology field trip)
Wednesday: Read and take notes on pp. 776-781
Thursday-Friday: TBA
English 10: This week, we will finish reading Alan Paton's Cry, the Beloved Country; the unit test for this novel will be next Thursday.
Homework:
Monday-Tuesday: Read chapters 31-32
Wednesday: Read chapter 33
Thursday: Read chapter 34
Friday: Read chapters 35-36
John: We are continuing to discuss Jesus' arrest, trials, crucifixion, and resurrection. The last test for this class will be next Tuesday, June 1.
Homework:
Monday: p. 192-195 #7-11
Tuesday: p. 189-191 #1-5
Thursday: p. 192-195 #6-12
Friday: pp. 202-204 #8-12, skip #10
Monday, May 17, 2010
Week of May 17-21
English 11: This week we will spend a few days finishing discussion of The Testament. Unit test is Wednesday-Thursday. After that, we will look at some short works by twentieth century authors.
Homework:
Monday: paragraph response--how is conflict maintained throughout The Testament?
Tuesday: study for unit test
Wednesday: test; no homework
Thursday: Read Literature p. 1024. How was Hemingway's writing influenced by his life?
Friday: Read Literature pp. 1019-1022. Write a short story in which you show readers what characters are thinking or feeling through dialogue and action (rather than by telling the reader what the character is thinking).
World History: This week, we will spend a few days finishing our study of WWII and then move on to the Cold War.
Homework:
Monday: Read Barefoot Gen excerpts; answer questions
Tuesday: Read ch. 32 section 1-2 (736-746). Notes.
Wednesday: Read 747-752. Notes.
Thursday: Read 747-752. Notes.
Extra credit opportunity for World History: Follow the link below and read Yuko Nakamura's story about surviving the atomic bomb in Hiroshima; write a 1/2 page summary and response.
http://kasamaproject.org/2008/08/06/%E2%80%9Ctowns-of-the-dead%E2%80%9D-a-hiroshima-survivor-speaks/
World Literature: We are continuing to read Cry, the Beloved Country.
Homework:
Monday: Read chapters 21-22. Worksheet.
Tuesday: Read chapters 23-24
Wednesday: Read chapters 25-26
Thursday: Read chapters 27-28
Friday: Read chapters 29-30
John: We are now studying the arrest and trials of Jesus. Unit test is on Friday. The new memory verse is Psalm 32:7-8.
7 You are my hiding place;
you will protect me from trouble
and surround me with songs of deliverance.
Selah
8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you and watch over you.
Homework:
Monday: Read pp. 174-176. Do #7-13 on 176-178. Study for quiz tomorrow over John 18 (all) – 19:16
Tuesday: pp. 184-187 #2-7
Thursday: pp. 189-191 #1-5. Study for test tomorrow.
Friday: pp. 192-195 #7-11
Homework:
Monday: paragraph response--how is conflict maintained throughout The Testament?
Tuesday: study for unit test
Wednesday: test; no homework
Thursday: Read Literature p. 1024. How was Hemingway's writing influenced by his life?
Friday: Read Literature pp. 1019-1022. Write a short story in which you show readers what characters are thinking or feeling through dialogue and action (rather than by telling the reader what the character is thinking).
World History: This week, we will spend a few days finishing our study of WWII and then move on to the Cold War.
Homework:
Monday: Read Barefoot Gen excerpts; answer questions
Tuesday: Read ch. 32 section 1-2 (736-746). Notes.
Wednesday: Read 747-752. Notes.
Thursday: Read 747-752. Notes.
Extra credit opportunity for World History: Follow the link below and read Yuko Nakamura's story about surviving the atomic bomb in Hiroshima; write a 1/2 page summary and response.
http://kasamaproject.org/2008/08/06/%E2%80%9Ctowns-of-the-dead%E2%80%9D-a-hiroshima-survivor-speaks/
World Literature: We are continuing to read Cry, the Beloved Country.
Homework:
Monday: Read chapters 21-22. Worksheet.
Tuesday: Read chapters 23-24
Wednesday: Read chapters 25-26
Thursday: Read chapters 27-28
Friday: Read chapters 29-30
John: We are now studying the arrest and trials of Jesus. Unit test is on Friday. The new memory verse is Psalm 32:7-8.
7 You are my hiding place;
you will protect me from trouble
and surround me with songs of deliverance.
Selah
8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you and watch over you.
Homework:
Monday: Read pp. 174-176. Do #7-13 on 176-178. Study for quiz tomorrow over John 18 (all) – 19:16
Tuesday: pp. 184-187 #2-7
Thursday: pp. 189-191 #1-5. Study for test tomorrow.
Friday: pp. 192-195 #7-11
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Week of May 10-14
English 11: This week, we will finish reading The Testament by John Grisham! Test is next week.
Homework:
Monday: Ch. 42-43. Vocab. Bring grammar workbook tomorrow
Tuesday: Ch. 44-45, G.U.M. 162-3
Wednesday: Read ch. 47-48
Thursday: Read ch. 49-50
Friday: Read ch. 51-52
World History: We are studying WWII this week.
Monday: Define 6 vocab (depression, free-enterprise, fascism, anti-Semitism, nazism, appeasement); read pp. 706-714 and take notes.
Tuesday: Read pp. 714-718. Notes.
Wednesday: Read pp. 718-722. Notes.
Thursday: Read pp. 722-727. Notes.
Friday: TBA
World Literature: We are continuing our study of Alan Paton's Cry, the Beloved Country.
Monday: Read ch. 11-12. Bring LN & grammar wkbk to class tomorrow. 2 sandwich quotes (see below)
Tuesday: G.U.M. 170-171. Read ch. 13-14
Wednesday: prewriting; chapters 15-16
Thursday: Skillwriter; read chapters 17-18
Friday: Read ch. 19-20
Sandwich quote assignment:
Write two sandwich quotes explaining events in the book: one about the bus boycott (chapter 8) and one about the housing situation (chapter 9).
Example of a sandwich quote:
In chapter 6, Msimangu says that Africans and Europeans should be apart because "we are often thrown off the trams by young hooligans" (Paton 58). This shows that people in South Africa are beginning to consider segregation as a solution to their problems.
John: In our study of the gospel of John, we are nearing the crucial chapters about Jesus' arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection. This week will focus on Jesus' final parting words to his disciples.
Monday: Read John 14-16 and summarize each chapter in a paragraph. Do pp. 147-151 #1-2
Tuesday: pp. 154-158 #1-4, 7
Wednesday: chapel
Thursday: pp. 163-166 #1-3
Friday: pp. 169-174 #1-6
Homework:
Monday: Ch. 42-43. Vocab. Bring grammar workbook tomorrow
Tuesday: Ch. 44-45, G.U.M. 162-3
Wednesday: Read ch. 47-48
Thursday: Read ch. 49-50
Friday: Read ch. 51-52
World History: We are studying WWII this week.
Monday: Define 6 vocab (depression, free-enterprise, fascism, anti-Semitism, nazism, appeasement); read pp. 706-714 and take notes.
Tuesday: Read pp. 714-718. Notes.
Wednesday: Read pp. 718-722. Notes.
Thursday: Read pp. 722-727. Notes.
Friday: TBA
World Literature: We are continuing our study of Alan Paton's Cry, the Beloved Country.
Monday: Read ch. 11-12. Bring LN & grammar wkbk to class tomorrow. 2 sandwich quotes (see below)
Tuesday: G.U.M. 170-171. Read ch. 13-14
Wednesday: prewriting; chapters 15-16
Thursday: Skillwriter; read chapters 17-18
Friday: Read ch. 19-20
Sandwich quote assignment:
Write two sandwich quotes explaining events in the book: one about the bus boycott (chapter 8) and one about the housing situation (chapter 9).
Example of a sandwich quote:
In chapter 6, Msimangu says that Africans and Europeans should be apart because "we are often thrown off the trams by young hooligans" (Paton 58). This shows that people in South Africa are beginning to consider segregation as a solution to their problems.
John: In our study of the gospel of John, we are nearing the crucial chapters about Jesus' arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection. This week will focus on Jesus' final parting words to his disciples.
Monday: Read John 14-16 and summarize each chapter in a paragraph. Do pp. 147-151 #1-2
Tuesday: pp. 154-158 #1-4, 7
Wednesday: chapel
Thursday: pp. 163-166 #1-3
Friday: pp. 169-174 #1-6
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Week of May 3-7
English 11: We are continuing to read The Testament by John Grisham.
Monday: Write an analysis of Rachel Lane as a character; use at least two sandwich quotes. Read ch. 29-32
Tuesday: Read ch. 33-36
World History: We are finishing up WWI; we will also study the Bolshevik Revolution this week, and our next test will be on Friday.
Monday: Read pp. 640-650. Notes.
Tuesday: pp. 650-657. Notes.
Thursday: study guide
Friday: test; no homework
World Literature: We are just getting into our last novel for the year, Cry, the Beloved Country, by Alan Paton.
Monday: Read chapters 5-6. Vocab sheet due Thursday
Tuesday: Read chapters 6-7. Vocab sheet due Thursday
Bible - John
Monday: chapel
Tuesday: pp. 139-144 #1-11. Read and summarize p. 146 in a paragraph
Thursday: study guide
Friday: test; no homework
Monday: Write an analysis of Rachel Lane as a character; use at least two sandwich quotes. Read ch. 29-32
Tuesday: Read ch. 33-36
World History: We are finishing up WWI; we will also study the Bolshevik Revolution this week, and our next test will be on Friday.
Monday: Read pp. 640-650. Notes.
Tuesday: pp. 650-657. Notes.
Thursday: study guide
Friday: test; no homework
World Literature: We are just getting into our last novel for the year, Cry, the Beloved Country, by Alan Paton.
Monday: Read chapters 5-6. Vocab sheet due Thursday
Tuesday: Read chapters 6-7. Vocab sheet due Thursday
Bible - John
Monday: chapel
Tuesday: pp. 139-144 #1-11. Read and summarize p. 146 in a paragraph
Thursday: study guide
Friday: test; no homework
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Week of April 26-30
English 11: This week, we will have our first unit test over The Testament (chapters 1-19), then continue reading the book.
Homework:
Monday: finish worksheet, study for test
Tuesday: Read chapters 20-21. Bring grammar workbook to class tomorrow.
Wednesday: Grammar workbook 157-159, vocab (due Friday), read ch. 22
Thursday: Read ch. 23-24. Vocab.
Friday: Read chapters 26-27.
World History: This week's focus will be on the Turn of the Century and WWI.
Homework:
Monday: skim chapter 26 and list the changes taking place during the turn of the century (3/4 page)
Tuesday: work on project, due Friday
Wednesday: Read 620-626. Take notes (one page).
Thursday: TBA
Friday: TBA
World Literature: In our current unit, we have been reading some nonfiction literature relating to the Holocaust. This week, we will broaden the focus and read some war poetry before taking our unit test. At the end of the week, we will begin reading our final novel for the school year, Alan Paton's Cry, the Beloved Country.
Homework:
Monday: finish worksheet; study for test Wednesday
Tuesday: no class (science fair)
Wednesday: no homework
Thursday: Read chapters 1-2. Bring grammar wkbk to class tomorrow.
Friday: Grammar workbook pp. 167-169. Read CTBC ch. 3-4.
John: We will have a unit test over lessons 10-12 on Monday, then continue through the book. This week's memory verse is 1 John 1:9: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
Homework:
Monday: no homework
Tuesday-Wednesday: no class (science fair and chapel)
Thursday: p. 119-124 #1-7
Friday: p. 119-133 #1-10. Read and summarize “Study Skill-Hebrew thought” on p. 134-135
Homework:
Monday: finish worksheet, study for test
Tuesday: Read chapters 20-21. Bring grammar workbook to class tomorrow.
Wednesday: Grammar workbook 157-159, vocab (due Friday), read ch. 22
Thursday: Read ch. 23-24. Vocab.
Friday: Read chapters 26-27.
World History: This week's focus will be on the Turn of the Century and WWI.
Homework:
Monday: skim chapter 26 and list the changes taking place during the turn of the century (3/4 page)
Tuesday: work on project, due Friday
Wednesday: Read 620-626. Take notes (one page).
Thursday: TBA
Friday: TBA
World Literature: In our current unit, we have been reading some nonfiction literature relating to the Holocaust. This week, we will broaden the focus and read some war poetry before taking our unit test. At the end of the week, we will begin reading our final novel for the school year, Alan Paton's Cry, the Beloved Country.
Homework:
Monday: finish worksheet; study for test Wednesday
Tuesday: no class (science fair)
Wednesday: no homework
Thursday: Read chapters 1-2. Bring grammar wkbk to class tomorrow.
Friday: Grammar workbook pp. 167-169. Read CTBC ch. 3-4.
John: We will have a unit test over lessons 10-12 on Monday, then continue through the book. This week's memory verse is 1 John 1:9: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
Homework:
Monday: no homework
Tuesday-Wednesday: no class (science fair and chapel)
Thursday: p. 119-124 #1-7
Friday: p. 119-133 #1-10. Read and summarize “Study Skill-Hebrew thought” on p. 134-135
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