Lesson 69

 

A number of students handed in the final piece of work, and then we turned toward the holiday.

We had a good visit - some word games and a social occasion before the break.

Have a wonderful rest, everyone!

Lesson 68

Students handed in their final Abrahamic Religions work (Those who did not must do so at the start of the block tomorrow).

Students did work on their mind maps, before getting to evaluate two others (and receiving subsequent evaluation of their own). They then handed them in for me to evaluate.

Tomorrow's block is shortened, and we will spend a little time visiting together before the break. If students don't bring the necessary materials with them for this planned downtime, we can work through a review package that is ready to go!

 

Lesson 67

 

 Some students handed in their assignments early (most will come in tomorrow) - That work covering the Story of Abraham work, and the Ten Commandments work (all one package of questions) is due tomorrow. See previous blog posts for more specific instructions.

Students shared their notes with group mates (and should transcribe the notes from their pictures).

We discussed the pagan roots of some Christian celebrations, and the possibility of a comet being what is noted as the Star of Bethlehem in story.

We watched a short video on the story of the life of Jesus, and students are using that video, along with "The Story of Jesus" package they got yesterday to create a mind map.

Students should not spend excessive amounts of time on the work. This is a practice run - they should do a good job, and ensure they need no more than about 25 minutes of tomorrow's class to finish up.

Possible categories to help organize the maps:

• His Teachings
• Death
• Birth
• Miracles performed
• Resurrection

Students are welcome to add more/different categories, but key information should be present (and they should not spend excessive time on the work).

As per the rubric, students should focus on a clear central image/topic, clear ideas connected to the central topic (moving from complex out to least complex), key images/words, Colour to illustrate connections between ideas, and actual content from both the printed story and the film.

It's a busy time! Let's get through tomorrow, so we can have a little fun on Friday :)

Lesson 66

 

 Students handed in their homework from yesterday (many did not do it - they will ensure it is done by tomorrow), and then read their novels.

We filled in the blanks in their Judaism Review sheet, then read a new sheet on the beginnings of Christianity - Students are to fill in the bottom two squares on that sheet.

Tomorrow, come with colouring supplies, complete homework, and a willingness to keep working!!!

Lesson 65

 

 We started the class with a reminder about the ongoing assignment for "The Story of Abraham" and "The Story of Moses."

• Students are taking their notes from the packages and typing clear, detailed answers.
• This work should be written in full sentences, in regular 12pt font, and organized under headings (some sample possibilities are in Lesson 63).
• This work should be finished by Thursday this week, but I have already received several typed up good copies, with rubrics attached.  HARD COPY

We spent a lot of time today talking about antisemitism, and how prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination are interconnected. Students were incredibly thoughtful in their responses - there was a lot of thinking happening in the room (quiet writing and quiet conversation made that evident).

Students were reminded/made aware of the ERASE reporting tool available through the B.C. government - it enables confidential and/or anonymous reporting of any concerns around the ideas we discussed today.

At the very end of the block, students  received a new sheet titled "What  Happened After Exodus?"

•     They should do their best to complete pages 18 and 19 (some blanks are expected).
•     Each group member was assigned either rituals, holidays, or symbols and must do a little research to fill in their section of pages 20/21. Everyone will have two blank sections when they arrive in class tomorrow. 

 

Leson 64

We began today's class with reading, and followed it up with finishing the mini-series.

Students were reminded about looking at this blog when absent.

We went over expectations for the typed, detailed answers to the questions they've been taking notes for, as well as the timeline for the next week. Please note: Some students have been writing full-sentence, complex answers as they went along. These students are essentially creating good copies of this work.

Block B had some additional time to work on their notes for the questions.

Lesson 63

 

Students began today's class by doing a quick poll for the yearbook.

We marked the quiz from last class - students are aware of the specific sentence parts they need to work on, and can review notes/pop in to tutorial/go to the writing lab for review as needed. 

We continued watching the mini series. Both classes made it to approximately 2:11

Homework: Students should already have completed their notes for the story of Abraham, through the Plagues. As we continue the final sections of the work, students can be typing up parts of their notes under headings, with greater detail, and clear language.  

Final typed copies are due at the end of next week, so it would be a very good idea to start working on these pieces (students without computer access at home can access the computers in the library at school at 8:30 in the morning, over lunch, and after school.

Sections headings should be something like the following: Abraham: Conflicts, Moses: Prophet and Conflicts, The Three Worst Plagues, The Ten Commandments, and Societal Rejection/Acceptance.