Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Daily Summary - 2/6

Scripture
Discussed the meaning and purpose of Lent and Ash Wednesday.

Religious Studies
Discussed the meaning and purpose of Lent and Ash Wednesday.

Gloria Patri and Sign of the Cross quiz next Thursday.

Oral Communications
Class A: Continued the first round of speeches.
Class B: Began watching recorded speeches.

Resources and handouts for speech preparation:
• Outline sheet

Tomorrow's speeches:
Charles S.
Steven L.
Michael K.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Daily Summary - 2/5

Scripture
Finished watching Batman Begins. Discussed the religious themes in the movie.

Religious Studies
Finished watching Batman Begins. Discussed the religious themes in the movie.

Gloria Patri and Sign of the Cross quiz next Thursday.

Oral Communications
Class A: Continued the first round of speeches.
Class B: Continued the first round of speeches.

Resources and handouts for speech preparation:
• Outline sheet

Wednesday's speeches:
Dylan V.
Marcus T.
Jason Y.
Lucas B.

Monday, February 4, 2008

Daily Summary - 2/4

Scripture
Due to snow days, we did not get to finish our movie during Catholic Schools' Week. We continued watching Batman Begins. When the movie is over we will discuss the religious themes in the movie.

Religious Studies
Saint report due tomorrow.

Due to snow days, we did not get to finish our movie during Catholic Schools' Week. We continued watching Batman Begins. When the movie is over we will discuss the religious themes in the movie.

Oral Communications
Class A: Continued the first round of speeches.
Class B: Continued the first round of speeches.

Resources and handouts for speech preparation:
• Outline sheet

Tuesday's speeches:
Adam C.
Luke V.
Dylan V.
Marcus T.
Jason Y.
Lucas B.

What happened last week?

Last week turned into a very unusual week. My last post was last Tuesday, however, I posted that early in the morning, and things didn't quite go as planned. The Subiaco area faced very strong winds, 60 mph in some places, last Tuesday. Sometime around 12:30, the power went out and flickered off and on for about 2 hours. So, Oral Communications students were not able to give their speeches, because most of them had prepared PowerPoint presentations, which they could not use without power.

Wednesday the entire school celebrated Catholic Schools Week with a pilgrimage to some local churches, and then returned to campus for a school-wide movie day. There were no classes this day.

On Thursday morning the sleet started at 7:15 and by 8:00 there was already visible accumulation, so classes were cancelled. Later Thursday afternoon the snow and ice continued, and so Friday classes were also cancelled.

Catholic Schools week certainly provided the students with a change of pace.

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Daily Summary - 1/29

Scripture
Chapter 19 review on page 361 is due Thursday.

To celebrate Catholic Schools' Week, we are watching Batman Begins. When the movie is over we will discuss the religious themes in the movie.

Religious Studies
Ave Maria Quiz Thursday
Saint report due Tuesday

To celebrate Catholic Schools' Week, we are watching Batman Begins. When the movie is over we will discuss the religious themes in the movie.

Oral Communications
Class A: Continued the first round of speeches.

Class B: Continued the first round of speeches.

Thursday's speeches:
Lucas B.
Jason Y.
Marcus T.
Charles S.
Nick P.

Daily Summary - 1/28

Scripture
Chapter 19 review on page 361 is due Thursday.

To celebrate Catholic Schools' Week, we are watching Batman Begins. When the movie is over we will discuss the religious themes in the movie.

Religious Studies
Ave Maria Quiz Thursday
Saint report due Tuesday

To celebrate Catholic Schools' Week, we are watching Batman Begins. When the movie is over we will discuss the religious themes in the movie.

Oral Communications
Class A: Began the first round of speeches.

Class B: Began the first round of speeches.

Tomorrow's speeches:
Luke V.
Adam C.
Jace K.
Jin L.
Jackson W.
Josh D.
Chris T.
Daniel H.

Friday, January 25, 2008

Daily Summary - 1/25

Oral Communications
Class A: Researched speech topics in the computer lab.

Class B: Researched speech topics in the computer lab.

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

Speech Order
Monday - 1/28
Reggie H.
Seung Chul L.
Jung Bum H.
Ethan R.
Dominic M.
Jae Joon L.
Harrison K.

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Daily Summary - 1/24

Scripture
Test

Religious Studies
Continued discussion of the Theology of the Church (Handout)
Ave Maria quiz is next Thursday.
Saint reports are due Tuesday.

Oral Communications
Class A: In the computer lab researching speech topics.

Class B: In the computer lab researching speech topics.

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

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Daily Summary - 1/23

Scripture
Reviewed for test.
Test Tomorrow

Religious Studies
Began discussion of the Theology of the Church (Handout)

Oral Communications
Class A: In the computer lab researching speech topics.

Class B: In the computer lab researching speech topics.

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

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Daily Summary - 1/22

Scripture
Discussed the visit of the Magi. (Handout)

Religious Studies
Continued discussion of the Holy Spirit in the Nicene Creed. (Handout)
Quiz Thursday: Pater Noster

Oral Communications
Class A: Last minute odds and ends. We will be going to the computer lab tomorrow to begin researching speech topics.

Class B: In the computer lab researching speech topics.

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

Speech Order
Monday - 1/28
Reggie H.
Seung Chul L.
Jung Bum H.
Ethan R.
Dominic M.
Jae Joon L.
Harrison K.

Tuesday - 1/29
Luke V.
Adam C.
Jace K.
Jin L.
Jackson W.
Josh D.
Chris T.
Daniel H.

Thursday - 1/31
Lucas B.
Jason Y.
Marcus T.
Charles S.
Nick P.

Friday - 2/1
Stephen L.
Michael K.
Adam H.
Dylan V.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Daily Summary - 1/21

Scripture
Discussed the Presentation of Christ. (Handout)

Religious Studies
Discussed the Holy Spirit in the Nicene Creed. (Handout)
Quiz Thursday: Pater Noster

Oral Communications
Class A: Discussed closing a speech.
Assignment - Write a closing paragraph. Include a transition to closing, a review, with main points underlined, and a memorable closing (wording and description)

Class B: Last minute odds and ends. We will be going to the computer lab tomorrow to begin researching speech topics.

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

Class D: Speech Order
Monday - 1/28
Reggie H.
Seung Chul L.
Jung Bum H.

Tuesday - 1/29
Luke V.
Adam C.
Jace K.

Friday, January 18, 2008

Daily Summary - 1/18

Oral Communications
Class A: Discussed finding and using credible sources.
Assignment - Find and list 5 credible sources for your first topic. At least two have to be printed/published sources.

Class B: Discussed closing a speech.
Assignment - Write a closing paragraph. Include a transition to closing, a review, with main points underlined, and a memorable closing (wording and description)