Wednesday, October 31, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: 10 Commandments Project and Who is Jesus? worksheet

Content: Students presented their 10 Commandments projects. We then looked at some Scripture passages and analyzed what Jesus was teaching.

Homework:

• Our Father Prayer Booklet due Thursday, November 8, 2007
• Bring your Bible to class on Friday, November 2
  

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: 10 Commandments Project and Who is Jesus? worksheet (block 6 only for the worksheet)

Content: We began class with the prayer service for the preparation for All Saints' Day. When we returned to the classroom, students presented their 10 Commandments projects. We then looked at some Scripture passages and analyzed what Jesus was teaching. Block 8 also took some notes on chapter 4.

Homework:

• Our Father Prayer Booklet due Wednesday, November 7, 2007
• Bring your Bible to class on Thursday, November 1
• Who is Jesus? worksheet (block 8 only) due on Thursday, November 1

Monday, October 29, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We began in the chapel with the preparation prayer service for All Saints' Day. When we returned to the classroom, notes were given on chapter 4; we then looked at the scenarios on page 119 of the text and discussed them in relation to the notes. Students were asked to complete and turn in the 'Who is Jesus?' worksheet; if they did not finish, it is homework that will be collected at the start of class on Wednesday, October 31.

Homework:

• 10 Commandments project due 10/31 (Wed.)
• Bring your Bible to class on Wednesday, 10/31, and Friday, 11/2.
• Who is Jesus? worksheet due 10/31 (Wed.)

Friday, October 26, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We began by taking notes on chapter 4; we then looked at the scenarios on page 119 of the text and discussed them in relation to the notes. Students completed a worksheet titled "Who is Jesus?" and turned it in before the end of the class period. (If they did not complete it, it needs to be finished for homework for Tuesday, October 30.) NOTE: Block 8 did not get to the worksheet.

Homework:

• Photos now due for All Saints' Day prayer service
• 10 Commandments project due 10/30 (Tues.)
• Bring your Bible to class on Tuesday, 10/30, and Thursday, 11/1.
• Block 6 only: Who is Jesus? worksheet due Tuesday, October 30

Thursday, October 25, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students were asked to read the explanations of the Beatitudes in the textbook on pages 110-112; they then individually completed a worksheet reflecting on what they read. Upon completion of the worksheet, students were placed in small groups to discuss the questions; we then discussed these same questions as a class. If time permitted, we did an examination of conscience/meditation using the Beatitudes.

Homework:

• Photo now due for All Saints' Day prayer service
• 10 Commandments project due Wednesday, October 31

Wednesday, October 24, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students were asked to read the explanations of the Beatitudes in the textbook on pages 110-112; they then individually completed a worksheet reflecting on what they read. Upon completion of the worksheet, students were placed in small groups to discuss the questions; we then discussed these same questions as a class. If time permitted, we did an examination of conscience/meditation using the Beatitudes.

Homework:

• Photo now due for All Saints' Day prayer service
• 10 Commandments project due Tuesday, October 30

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We finished the Joan of Arcadia episode begun on Friday, October 19, as well as the questions that went with the episode. Students then broke into small groups to discuss scenarios that broke the 10 Commandments (applying both the letter of the law and the spirit of the law). Also in small groups, students were asked to rewrite a commandment with positive wording while still keeping the spirit of the law.

Homework:

• 10 Commandments Project due on Tuesday, October 30
• Photos for All Saints Day Prayer Service due now!

Monday, October 22, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Chapter 3 notes were finished up today. Students then broke into small groups to discuss scenarios that broke the 10 Commandments (applying both the letter of the law and the spirit of the law). Also in small groups, students were asked to rewrite a commandment with positive wording while still keeping the spirit of the law.

Homework:

• 10 Commandments Project due on Tuesday, October 30
• Photos for All Saints Day Prayer Service due now!

Friday, October 19, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students watched an episode of Joan of Arcadia; they then answered questions about the episode, which were collected at the end of the class period.

Homework: Please bring a photo of a deceased loved one for the All Saints Day preparation prayer service. Miss Chew is collecting these this week and next week (October 15-26).

Thursday, October 18, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Pictures for the All Saints' Day preparation prayer service

Content: Students were asked to write a letter to themselves, as a follow up to Freshman Retreat; these were then collected and students will receive these during their senior year. We finished the notes for chapter 3.

Homework: Pictures of a deceased loved one for the All Saints' Day preparation prayer service (due no later than October 26 to Miss Chew)

Tuesday, October 16, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Pictures for the All Saints' Day preparation prayer service

Content: Students were asked to write a letter to themselves, as a follow up to Freshman Retreat; these were then collected and students will receive these during their senior year. We finished the notes for chapter 3.

Homework: Pictures of a deceased loved one for the All Saints' Day preparation prayer service (due no later than October 26 to Miss Chew)

Monday, October 15, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Chapter 3 notes were given today; we also discussed the situations and a couple of questions on page 80 in the text.

Homework: Please bring in a photo of deceased loved one for the All Saints' Day preparation prayer service. Miss Chew is collecting these this week and next week (October 15-26).

Friday, October 12, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: As Miss Chew was absent, we watched an episode of Joan of Arcadia today. Students then answered questions in writing about the episode; these responses were collected.

Homework: None

Thursday, October 11, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: As Miss Chew was absent, we watched an episode of Joan of Arcadia today. Students then answered questions in writing about the episode; these responses were collected.

Homework: None

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Chapter 3 notes were given today; we also discussed a couple of questions at the bottom of page 80 in the text. We looked at the student-parent handbook and applied the notes and concepts from today to the handbook.

Homework: Nothing

Tuesday, October 9, 2007 (gold - block 8)

Collected: Questions from The Emperor's Club

Content: We began by reviewing the chapter 2 tests; these were then recollected. We began chapter 3, which is about the role of Law in our lives. Students were asked to complete a worksheet individually; they then moved into small groups and discussed their answers. They returned to the large group and we discussed these scenarios as a class. The last activity was to complete the box on page 80 of their textbooks, looking at valid reasons and rationalizations for not following the rules. After they completed this, we discussed it as a large group.

Homework: Nothing

Tuesday, October 9, 2007 (gold - block 6)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We began by reviewing the chapter 2 tests; these were then recollected. We began chapter 3, which is about the role of Law in our lives. Students were asked to complete a worksheet individually; they then moved into small groups and discussed their answers. They returned to the large group and we discussed these scenarios as a class. The last activity was to complete the box on page 80 of their textbooks, looking at valid reasons and rationalizations for not following the rules. After they completed this, we discussed it as a large group.

Homework: Nothing

Monday, October 8, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Questions from The Emperor's Club

Content: We began by reviewing the chapter 2 tests; these were then recollected. We began chapter 3, which is about the role of Law in our lives. Students were asked to complete a worksheet individually; they then moved into small groups and discussed their answers. They returned to the large group and we discussed these scenarios as a class. The last activity was to complete the box on page 80 of their textbooks, looking at valid reasons and rationalizations for not following the rules. After they completed this, we discussed it as a large group.

Homework: Nothing

Friday, October 5, 2007 (gold - block 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students took the chapter 2 test today. They then had time to work on their questions from The Emperor's Club.

Homework: The Emperor's Club questions are due on Tuesday, October 9.

Friday, October 5, 2007 (gold - block 6)

Collected: The Emperor's Club questions

Content: Students took the chapter 2 test today. They then had time to finish work on their questions from The Emperor's Club.

Homework: Nothing

Thursday, October 4, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students took the chapter 2 test today. They then had time to work on their questions from The Emperor's Club.

Homework: The Emperor's Club questions are due on Monday, October 8.

Wednesday, October 3, 2007 (gold - block 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We continued watching The Emperor's Club.

Homework:

• Chapter 2 test on Friday, October 5, 2007
• The Emperor's Club questions due on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 (you will have time after your test on Thursday to work on this during class)

Wednesday, October 3, 2007 (gold - block 6)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We continued watching The Emperor's Club. Students then had time to work on the questions that go with the movie, during class when the DVD was finished.

Homework:

• Chapter 2 test on Friday, October 5, 2007
• The Emperor's Club questions due on Friday, October 5, 2007

Tuesday, October 2, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We continued watching The Emperor's Club.

Homework:

• Chapter 2 test on Thursday, October 4, 2007
• The Emperor's Club questions due on Monday, October 8, 2007 (this date has been changed); you will have time after your test on Thursday to work on this during class