Thursday, April 30, 2009

Daily Summary - 4/30

Field day.

Daily Summary - 4/29

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Substitute today. Page 522 is due Monday.
Current Assignments:
• Read #33 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.
• Students need to choose a favorite Scripture verse by next Monday.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Substitute today. Page 28 is due Monday.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 121-130.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Substitute today. Page 232 is due Monday.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 121-130.

Oral Communications
Finished preparation in the computer lab.
Speeches start tomorrow.
Click here to see when your speech is.

Resources and handouts for speech preparation:
Speech evaluation form
Outline sheet
Speech structure checklist
Soyouwanna Deliver an Effective Speech (from soyouwanna.com)

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Daily Summary - 4/28

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Gave students current grade reports and discussed what can be done to raise their grades.
Current Assignments:
• Read #33 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.
• Students need to choose a favorite Scripture verse by next Monday.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Looked at some sections of the Rule of St. Benedict.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 121-130.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Gave students current grade reports and discussed what can be done to raise their grades.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

Oral Communications
Resources and handouts for speech preparation:
Speech evaluation form
Outline sheet
Speech structure checklist
Soyouwanna Deliver an Effective Speech (from soyouwanna.com)

Speech Order - Round 4

Oral Com B

Friday, 5/1
Dale M.
Josh S.
Tom C.

Monday, 5/4
Minsoo K.
Sehwan J.
Tae Yang H.
Allen B.

Tuesday, 5/5
Reagan R.
Brad B.
Fred J.
Ryan Y.

Oral Com D

Friday, 5/1
Toby F.
Jeremiah G.
Juan Pablo M.
Keon W.

Monday, 5/4
Josh B.
Alec H.
Joo O.
Mike M.

Tuesday, 5/5
In Young O.
Will K.
Ji Young A.
Sung Yong C.

Monday, April 27, 2009

Daily Summary - 4/27

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Began Discussing the Parousia of Christ. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #33 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.
• Students need to choose a favorite Scripture verse by next Monday.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed using religious music for prayer.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 121-130.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the 4th Commandment. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

Oral Communications
Resources and handouts for speech preparation:
Speech evaluation form
Outline sheet
Speech structure checklist
Soyouwanna Deliver an Effective Speech (from soyouwanna.com)

Daily Summary - 4/24

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

8th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed using religious music for prayer.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

Oral Communications
Began preparations for speech #4. Speeches will begin Friday.

Resources and handouts for speech preparation:
Speech evaluation form
Outline sheet
Speech structure checklist
Soyouwanna Deliver an Effective Speech (from soyouwanna.com)

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Daily Summary - 4/23

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed humanity's addiction to sin. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #32 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed using religious music for prayer.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Took test.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

Oral Communications
Section B:
Discussed sections 4.6-4.8 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Monday.

Section D:
Each student was given a random topic and presented a short speech to the class.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Daily Summary - 4/22

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the relationship between faith and works. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #31 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed using sacred art for prayer.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the 3rd Commandment. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
Quiz Thursday has been canceled : Catholic glossary terms 111-120.
• Test tomorrow. Notes due.

Oral Communications
Section B:
Discussed sections 4.2-4.5 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #16 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Monday.

Section D:
Discussed sections 4.6-4.8 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Monday.

Daily Summary - 4/21

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the Letter to the Hebrews' teaching on faith. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #30 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed using sacred art for prayer.
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the 2nd Commandment. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

Oral Communications
Section B:
Discussed section 3.12 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #15 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Monday.

Section D:
Discussed sections 4.2-4.5 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #16 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Monday.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Daily Summary - 4/20

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the idea of Christian love in the New Testament. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #29 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the Psalms as prayers.
Current Assignments:
• Find a piece of religious art. If it is online, email the URL to jpohlmeier@subi.org. If you physically have it, bring it to class. Answer these reflection questions about the artwork.
• Quiz Friday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the 1st Commandment. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Quiz Thursday: Catholic glossary terms 111-120.

Oral Communications
Section B:
Discussed section 3.11 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #14 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Monday.

Section D:
Discussed section 3.12 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #15 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Monday.

Friday, April 3, 2009

Daily Summary - 4/3

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

8th Grade Religious Studies
Discussed the similarities between The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and the Easter story.
Current Assignments:
• Write 500 words comparing the story of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and the story of Easter. Due Thursday, 4/16, after break.
• Quiz Friday: No quiz this week.

Oral Communications
Continued discussing How to Win Friends and Influence People. Students should have finished #11 before the break.
Current Assignments:
• No reflection due this week.

Daily Summary - 4/2

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Reflected on the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Christ.
Current Assignments:
• Write a 300 word reflection: Why do the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus matter? Due Saturday.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Finished watching The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.
Current Assignments:
• Write 500 words comparing the story of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and the story of Easter. Due Thursday, 4/16, after break.
• Quiz Friday: No quiz this week.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Finished watching The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.
Current Assignments:
• Write 500 words comparing the story of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and the story of Easter. Due Thursday, 4/16, after break.
• Quiz Thursday: No quiz this week.

Oral Communications
All seniors were gone for senior retreat, so we did not have enough students to discuss anything.
Current Assignments:
• No reflection due this week.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Daily Summary - 4/1

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Current Assignments:
• Write a 300 word reflection: Why do the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus matter? Due Saturday.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Continued watching The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.
Current Assignments:
• Write 500 words comparing the story of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and the story of Easter. Due Thursday, 4/16, after break.
• Quiz Friday: No quiz this week.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Continued watching The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.
Current Assignments:
• Write 500 words comparing the story of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and the story of Easter. Due Thursday, 4/16, after break.
• Quiz Thursday: No quiz this week.

Oral Communications
Continued discussing How to Win Friends and Influence People. Students should have finished #11 before the break.
Current Assignments:
• No reflection due this week.

Daily Summary - 3/30

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the Council of Jerusalem. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• No reading until after break.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Continued watching The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.
Current Assignments:
• Write 500 words comparing the story of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and the story of Easter. Due Thursday, 4/16, after break.
• Quiz Friday: No quiz this week.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Continued watching The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.
Current Assignments:
• Write 500 words comparing the story of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and the story of Easter. Due Thursday, 4/16, after break.
• Quiz Thursday: No quiz this week.

Oral Communications
Continued discussing How to Win Friends and Influence People. Students should have finished #11 before the break.
Current Assignments:
• No reflection due this week.

Daily Summary - 3/29

Today's Mass Readings
Today's Feast Days

Scripture
Discussed the conversion of St. Paul. (Handout)
Current Assignments:
• Read #27 on reading list for next class. Be ready for a quiz.

8th Grade Religious Studies
Began watching The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.
Current Assignments:
• Write 500 words comparing the story of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and the story of Easter. Due Thursday, 4/16, after break.
• Quiz Friday: No quiz this week.

9th Grade Religious Studies
Began watching The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.
Current Assignments:
• Write 500 words comparing the story of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and the story of Easter. Due Thursday, 4/16, after break.
• Quiz Thursday: No quiz this week.

Oral Communications
Discussed sections 3.4 and 3.5 of How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Current Assignments:
• Read #11 on Carnegie reading list. Be prepared to reflect on the reading with the class.
• Carnegie reflection paper due on Monday.