Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We continued the discussion of images of God presented in the book of Isaiah. Chapter 8 notes were also started.

Homework: Nothing

Monday, May 12, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We continued the discussion of images of God presented in the book of Isaiah. Chapter 8 notes were also started.

Homework: Nothing

Friday, May 9, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Hosea's Marriage Project

Content: Students presented their Hosea's Marriage assignments. We then did a few activities depicting Isaiah's images of God in his writing. As a class we discussed those images and what they meant.

Homework: None

Thursday, May 8, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Hosea's Marriage Project

Content: Students presented their Hosea's Marriage assignments. We then did a few activities depicting Isaiah's images of God in his writing. As a class we discussed those images and what they meant.

Homework: None

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Proverbs Bookmarks

Content: Students presented their proverbs bookmarks assignment. We then continued our discussion of Hosea by completing a text activity in small groups on the naming of Hosea's children vs. what Hosea would name his children today. As a class, we then discussed this. Notes were also given on the southern kingdom's prophets.

Homework: Hosea's Marriage Project due 5/9 (Fri.)

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students had the entire block to complete the worksheets on Ezekiel and Jeremiah. These were due at the end of class.

Homework: Hosea's marriage assignment due Thurs., 5/8

Monday, May 5, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students had the entire block to complete the worksheets on Ezekiel and Jeremiah. These were due at the end of class.

Homework:
  • Proverbs bookmarks due Wed., 5/7
  • Hosea's marriage assignment due Fri., 5/9

Friday, May 2, 2008

Friday, May 2, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We continued our discussion of Hosea by listening to the song Come Back to Me. In small groups, students completed a text activity on the naming of Hosea's children vs. what Hosea would name his children today. As a class, we then discussed this. Notes were also given on the southern kingdom's prophets.

Homework: Hosea's Marriage Project due 5/8 (Thurs.)

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Thursday, May 1, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected:

Content: The chapter 6 tests were returned, reviewed, and recollected. We then began notes for chapter 7 on the prophets of the northern kingdom.

Homework:

  • Proverbs Bookmark due 5/7 (Wed.)
  • Hosea's Marriage Project due 5/9 (Fri.)

Wednesday, April 30, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Proverbs Bookmarks

Content: Students presented their proverbs bookmarks. The chapter 6 tests were returned, reviewed, and recollected. We then began notes for chapter 7 on the prophets of the northern kingdom.

Homework: Hosea's Marriage Project due 5/8 (Thurs.)

Friday, April 25, 2008

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students took the chapter 6 test today. They then had time to work on the Royal Riddles worksheet.

Homework: Proverbs Bookmark due Wednesday, May 7

Friday, April 25, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We watched and discussed an episode of Joan of Arcadia.

Homework: Proverbs Bookmark due 4/30 (Wed.)

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Thursday, April 24, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: The chapter 6 test is postponed until Tuesday, April 29. Students watched an episode of Joan of Arcadia and answered questions in writing. These responses were collected at the end of the class today.

Homework: Chapter 6 Test 4/29 (Tues.)

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students took the chapter 6 test today. They then had time to work on the Royal Riddles worksheet.

Homework: Proverbs Bookmark due Wednesday, April 30

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We finished the notes on David and Solomon. Students were then given time to study for the chapter 6 test with a partner; this also gave them a chance to ask questions if they were confused.

Homework: Chapter 6 Test 4/24 (Thurs.)

Monday, April 21, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We finished the notes on David and Solomon. Students were then given time to study for the chapter 6 test with a partner; this also gave them a chance to ask questions if they were confused.

Homework: Chapter 6 Test 4/23 (Wed.)

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Friday, April 18, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Notes were given about King David (there were a lot of notes). We looked at the Scripture stories of David and talked about how God works through imperfect people. A Royal Riddles worksheet was also given to work on during class. This was collected at the end of the block.

Homework: Chapter 6 test 4/24 (Thurs.) - a study guide was given today

Thursday, April 17, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Notes were given about King David (there were a lot of notes). We looked at the Scripture stories of David and talked about how God works through imperfect people. A Royal Riddles worksheet was also given to work on during class. This was collected at the end of the block.

Homework: Chapter 6 test 4/23 (Wed.) - a study guide was given today

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Wednesday, April 16, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: None

Content: We began chapter 6, with notes on Samuel and how he was called by God, and on Saul and how he was the first king of Israel. We then went to the chapel to sit in silence to hear how God is calling us.

Homework: None

Tuesday, April 15, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: None

Content: Students took the quiz on pages 105-112 of the text. We then began chapter 6, with notes on Samuel and how he was called by God, and on Saul and how he was the first king of Israel. We then went to the chapel to sit in silence to hear how God is calling us.

Homework: None

Friday, April 11, 2008

Monday, April 14, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students had the first half of the block to work on the Judges' comic strips. They then presented the stories of Ehud, Deborah, Gideon, and Samson, and we discussed each judge's contributions to the Israelites. The comic strips were then collected.

Homework: None

Friday, April 11, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Chapter 5 exercises

Content: Students had the first half of the block to work on the Judges' comic strips. They then presented the stories of Ehud, Deborah, Gideon, and Samson, and we discussed each judge's contributions to the Israelites. The comic strips were then collected.

Homework: Quiz on pages 105-112 in text on Tues., 4/15

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Thursday, April 10, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Chapter 5 exercises

Content: The cycle of sin was presented; students then had the class period to work on the Judges comic strip assignment.

Homework: Nothing

Wednesday, April 9, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: The cycle of sin was presented; students then had the class period to work on the Judges comic strip assignment. Service hours reminders were also distributed - twenty hours due by May 15!

Homework: Chapter 5 exercises due Friday, April 11, 2008

Monday, April 7, 2008

Tuesday, April 8, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Today's topic was the book of Ruth. A few notes were given on Ruth's story (we also looked at the Scripture passages) and then students were asked to write a letter from Ruth to Orpah. This letter was due at the end of the class today. Service hours reminders were also distributed today - twenty hours due by May 15!

Homework: Chapter 5 exercises due 4/10 (Thurs.)

Monday, April 7, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Today's topic was the book of Ruth. A few notes were given on Ruth's story (we also looked at the Scripture passages) and then students were asked to write a letter from Ruth to Orpah. This letter was due at the end of the class today.

Homework: Chapter 5 exercises due 4/11 (Fri.)

Friday, April 4, 2008

Friday, April 4, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 &8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We began chapter 5 in the text by taking notes on the book of Joshua. Students acted out several scenes from Joshua's story.

Homework: Chapter 5 exercises due Thursday, April 10, 2008

Thursday, April 3, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We began chapter 5 in the text by taking notes on the book of Joshua. Students acted out several scenes from Joshua's story.

Homework: Chapter 5 exercises due Friday, April 11, 2008

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students watched an episode of Joan of Arcadia; they answered questions in writing following the episode.

Homework: Nothing

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students watched an episode of Joan of Arcadia; they answered questions in writing following the episode.

Homework: Nothing

Monday, March 31, 2008

Monday, March 31, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Notes on chapter 4 were given and students were asked to discuss - in both small and large groups - several present-day topics that related to the biblical information from Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Exodus projects were returned to the students today.

Homework: Chapter 5 assignments due Thursday, April 10

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

March 20-30, 2008

NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Pg. 62 #8 writing (if not turned in at end of last class)

Content: Notes on chapter 4 were given and students were asked to discuss - in both small and large groups - several present-day topics that related to the biblical information from Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

Homework: None

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Tuesday, March 18, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Exodus projects

Content: Students were given ten minutes to gather in their groups to prepare for their presentations. Each group then presented the Exodus project. We also talked briefly about Holy Week and the Triduum.

Homework: None

Monday, March 17, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Exodus projects

Content: Students were given ten minutes to gather in their groups to prepare for their presentations. Each group then presented the Exodus project. Students then had time to work on the homework.

Homework: Complete #8 on page 62 of text for 3/19 (Wed.)

Friday, March 14, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students had the entire block to work on their Exodus projects.

Homework: Exodus project due Tues., 3/18

Thursday, March 13, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students had the entire block to work on their Exodus projects.

Homework: Exodus project due Mon., 3/17

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: #8 writing from page 62 of text

Content: Exodus quizzes were returned and reviewed. The Exodus project was then assigned; students had the remainder of the block to work in the library on the project.

Homework: Exodus project due Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Exodus quizzes were returned and reviewed. The Exodus project was then assigned; students had the remainder of the block to work in the library on the project.

Homework: Exodus project due Monday, March 17, 2008

Monday, March 10, 2008

Monday, March 10, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students took the Exodus quiz; they then had the rest of the block to complete a worksheet on the Passover reading they did for class. This was due at the end of class today.

Homework: Complete #8 on page 62 of the text for Wednesday, March 12

Friday, March 7, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students took the Exodus quiz; they then had the rest of the block to complete a worksheet on the Passover reading they did for class. This was due at the end of class today.

Homework: None

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Thursday, March 6, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Miss Linehan talked to the students today about the situation in Uganda and in Sudan. She gave a presentation on her visit to Uganda and related the events there to the events of the Exodus.

Homework: Exodus quiz on Monday, March 10, 2008

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, March 4, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Miss Linehan talked to the students today about the situation in Uganda and in Sudan. She gave a presentation on her visit to Uganda and related the events there to the events of the Exodus.

Homework: Exodus quiz on Thursday, March 6, 2008

Monday, March 3, 2008

Monday, March 3, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We began taking notes on chapter 3 of the text book, using the Exodus study guide. Time was also given to begin reading the Passover handout.

Homework:

  • Read thoroughly the handout on Passover for Wednesday, March 5, 2008
  • Exodus quiz Friday, March 7, 2008

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Thursday, February 28, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We finished watching The Prince of Egypt and then began taking notes on chapter 3 of the text book.

Homework:

  • Read thoroughly the handout on Passover for Tuesday, March 4, 2008
  • Exodus quiz on Thursday, March 6, 2008

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Monday, February 25, 2008

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students took the chapter 2 test today; we then continued watching the story of Moses in The Prince of Egypt.

Homework: None

Monday, February 25, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students took the chapter 2 test today; we then continued watching the story of Moses in The Prince of Egypt.

Homework: None

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Friday, February 22, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Isaac, Jacob, Joseph worksheet

Content: We began watching The Prince of Egypt today, after a brief introduction (transition from Joseph to Moses). The Isaac, Jacob, Joseph worksheets were graded and returned to use while studying for the chapter 2 test.

Homework: Chapter 2 test on Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Thursday, February 21, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Isaac, Jacob, Joseph worksheet

Content: We began watching The Prince of Egypt today, after a brief introduction (transition from Joseph to Moses). The Isaac, Jacob, Joseph worksheets were graded and returned to use while studying for the chapter 2 test.

Homework: Chapter 2 test on Monday, February 25, 2008

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Wednesday, February 20, 2008 (gold - block 7)

Collected: The Isaac, Jacob, Joseph worksheet (#1-11) were checked to make sure they were completed.

Content: We continued the storytelling of Jacob and Joseph. Students took some notes, and then worked on the remainder of the Isaac, Jacob, Joseph worksheet.

Homework:

  • Finish Isaac, Jacob, Joseph worksheet for Friday, February 22, 2008
  • Chapter 2 test on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 (a study guide was given for this test today)

Tuesday, February 19, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: The Isaac, Jacob, Joseph worksheet (#1-11) were checked to make sure they were completed.

Content: We continued the storytelling of Jacob and Joseph. Students took some notes, and then worked on the remainder of the Isaac, Jacob, Joseph worksheet.

Homework:

  • Finish Isaac, Jacob, Joseph worksheet for Thursday, February 21, 2008
  • Chapter 2 test on Monday, February 25, 2008 (a study guide was given for this test today)

Friday, February 15, 2008

Monday, February 18, 2008

NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day

Friday, February 15, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: The focus of today was Abraham and Isaac. Some notes were given, we read the stories from the Bible, and #1-11 on the Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, & Joseph worksheet were completed.

Homework: Complete #1-11 on Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, & Joseph worksheet for Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Thursday, February 14, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: The focus of today was Abraham and Isaac. Some notes were given, we read the stories from the Bible, and #1-11 on the Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, & Joseph worksheet were completed.

Homework: Complete #1-11 on Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, & Joseph worksheet for Tuesday, February 19, 2008.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Wednesday, February 13, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Today's lesson was on Solidarity. Students were asked to read a Catholic Update article on the topic and then we discussed it in light of Invisible Children; we also completed an activity that demonstrated how we are affected by others in our community/world.

Homework: None

Tuesday, February, 12, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Today's lesson was on Solidarity. Students were asked to read a Catholic Update article on the topic and then we discussed it in light of Invisible Children; we also completed an activity that demonstrated how we are affected by others in our community/world.

Homework: None

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Monday, February 11, 2008

NO CLASSES

Friday, February 8, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Sin stories worksheet

Content: Students watched Invisible Children today.

Homework: None

Thursday, February 7, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Sin stories worksheet

Content: Students watched Invisible Children today.

Homework: None

Wednesday, February 6, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Creation accounts worksheets were checked in

Content: We reviewed the creation accounts worksheet and discussed the truths about God and humanity we can learn from these stories. Students also began working on the sin stories worksheet (We did the first story together as a class).

Homework: Sin stories worksheet due Friday, February 8, 2008

Tuesday, February 5, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Creation accounts worksheets were checked in

Content: We reviewed the creation accounts worksheet and discussed the truths about God and humanity we can learn from these stories. Students also began working on the sin stories worksheet (We did the first story together as a class).

Homework: Sin stories worksheet due Thursday, February 7, 2008

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Monday, February 4, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students took the quiz on chapter one; we then had 'story time.' The purpose of this was to take a simple children's book and look at the elements of a story. The same elements can be found in the stories of the Bible. A few notes were given from chapter two; students then had time to work on the Creation accounts worksheet. This should be finished for homework if it was not finished in class.

Homework: Finish the Creation accounts worksheet for next class (Tues., Feb. 5)

Friday, February 1, 2008

NO SCHOOL

Thursday, January 31, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students took the quiz on chapter one; we then had 'story time.' The purpose of this was to take a simple children's book and look at the elements of a story. The same elements can be found in the stories of the Bible. A few notes were given from chapter two; students then had time to work on the Creation accounts worksheet. This should be finished for homework if it was not finished in class.

Homework: Finish the Creation accounts worksheet for next class (Tues., Feb. 5)

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

NO SCHOOL

Monday, January 28, 2008

Tuesday, January 29, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We continued the introductory information on 'getting to know the Bible.' We finished notes on chapter one. Students completed the Scripture reference worksheet and turned this in by the end of class; they were then given time to read chapter one in their textbooks.

Homework:

  • Read chapter one in text for Thurs., 1/31/08
  • Chapter one quiz on Thurs., 1/31/08

Monday, January 28, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Scripture reference worksheet

Content: We continued the introductory information on 'getting to know the Bible.' We finished notes on chapter one and went over the handout, "Ten Commandments for Studying the Bible." Students were given time to read chapter one in their textbooks.

Homework:

  • Read chapter one in text for Wed., 1/30/08
  • Chapter one quiz on Wed., 1/30/08

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Friday, January 25, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: The focus today was 'getting to know the Bible.' Some notes were given on Bible basics, students played 'Bible tag,' and we looked at the '10 Commandments for Studying the Bible.'

Homework: None

Thursday, January 24, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: The focus today was 'getting to know the Bible.' Some notes were given on Bible basics, students played 'Bible tag,' and students began a Scripture reference worksheet that is to be completed for homework.

Homework: Scripture reference worksheet due 1/28 (Mon.)

Wednesday, January 23, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students viewed an episode of Joan of Arcadia and answered questions that were due at the end of class.

Homework: None

Tuesday, January 22, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students viewed an episode of Joan of Arcadia and answered questions that were due at the end of class.

Homework: None

Friday, January 11, 2008

Monday, January 14, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We finished reviewing the Molly Kelly video guide. Students then completed a word-association worksheet about attitudes conveyed about sex. After discussing this, we talked about the difference between love and sex.

Homework: Make sure to bring your Bible and your Old Testament textbook to class everyday next semester, beginning Tuesday, January 22, 2008.

Friday, January 11, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We finished reviewing the Molly Kelly video guide. Students then completed a word-association worksheet about attitudes conveyed about sex. After discussing this, we talked about the difference between love and sex.

Homework: Make sure to bring your Bible and your Old Testament textbook to class everyday next semester, beginning Wednesday, January 23, 2008.

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Thursday, January 10, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Love worksheet

Content: Students learned the third theme in Catholic Moral Teaching - the Sacredness of Human Sexuality and its Expression. They then watched a Molly Kelly video and filled out a video guide. If time permitted, we reviewed the video guide after the film.

Homework: None

Wednesday, January 9, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Love worksheet

Content: Students learned the third theme in Catholic Moral Teaching - the Sacredness of Human Sexuality and its Expression. They then watched a Molly Kelly video and filled out a video guide. If time permitted, we reviewed the video guide after the film.

Homework: None

Monday, January 7, 2008

Tuesday, January 8, 2008 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students wrote an essay in class about the Dignity and Worth of All Human Life and how it applied to a movie they watched over Christmas break. This was due at the end of class today.

Homework: Read handout & complete Love worksheet for Thurs., Jan. 10; ALSO: Don't forget that if you want extra credit points for service hours, your sheets are due no later than Monday, January 14.

Monday, January 7, 2008 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students wrote an essay in class about the Dignity and Worth of All Human Life and how it applied to a movie they watched over Christmas break. This was due at the end of class today.

Homework: Read handout & complete Love worksheet for Wed., Jan. 9; ALSO: Don't forget that if you want extra credit points for service hours, your sheets are due no later than Monday, January 14.