October 26-30

Speech

We are continuing our monologues this week and will hopefully do a dialogue, as well before Friday. For those who haven’t yet completed their first two monologues please be prepared on Tuesday. The presentations have been very good so far so keep it up. I know it takes time to memorize these, but it will pay off in the end. Have a good Monday off and I’ll see you on Tuesday.

English 11

This week we’ll attempt to complete our readings on persuasive rhetoric from our country’s Fathers. On Wednesday we’ll take a vocabulary test on the words from “Virginia” and the “Declaration.” Next week we’ll start our allegorical journey.

HS Bible

Now that we’ve completed our study of chapter 17 we’ll begin working on chapter 18, which discusses the outcome of the “beast.” It was the supporter of the “woman” who rode it in the first three and a half years of the Tribulation. We’ll take a test on chapter 17 on Thursday and you will need to submit your map on the same day. Remember to submit your community service hours soon. Time is running out. We also will take our verse test on Friday this week. It will be only on the first two verses. Have a good Monday off.

October 19-23

Speech

We discussed monologs last Friday and you received your first assignment. Some are longer than others but all are interesting and will be a good challenge to get you going. We’ll work on them in class on Monday and then begin presenting them on Tuesday, at least the shorter ones. The most difficult part is memorizing the script but I feel you are up to the challenge. I hope to show you some more monologs on video on Monday so you get a better feeling for hand and facial involvement. We’ll begin a second monolog on Wednesday or Thursday, depending on when we finish our first round. You’re going to enjoy these once you get working on them.

English 11

You have two short writing assignments due on Monday, each of 100-300 words. We’ll be working on more period literature this week along with continuing to sharpen your grammatical skills. We’ll also be working toward a vocabulary test, probably on Friday. I hope to assign your next significant writing by the end of the week. Thank you for the cookies and lovely balloons on Friday. You did a nice job of handling the chairs and I appreciate that. Hope you have a good weekend. Go Blue!

Bible HS

Friday was not a very productive day, but beginning Monday we’ll be back at chapter 17, looking at the ecumenical church called “the Harlot.” We should be able to complete this chapter by Tuesday or Thursday and therefore, we’ll likely take a test on Friday. We will also have a new passage to begin memorizing. I’ll distribute it on Monday. We need to begin thinking about what we’d like to do for our elementary school chapel. During November we will take two chapel hours to work specifically on it, but we need to decide earlier what you’d like to prepare.

October 12-16

Speech

We almost completed our individual pantomimes (speaking without sound) last Friday. Only a couple of student presentations remain in that category. On Monday we’ll finish those and then begin working on group pantomimes, which will take most of the week before we launch into monologues. You’ve done a nice job so far so keep up the good work.


English 11

The second writing assignment is due on Monday (eyewitness account). We’ll continue with our newest literature piece on Monday, focusing on early American writing and its parallels with Scripture. We’ll see how early America was directly linked to God’s Word and contrast that with today’s culture. We’ll continue, as well, with more analogies and context clue work. By Wednesday we’ll have begun the next writing assignment. I will attempt to be considerate of your volleyball schedule so as not to overburden you with homework on game nights.



Bible HS

We’ll complete chapter 16 on Monday and then review the entire chapter prior to a test on Tuesday or Thursday. A chapter 16 concept map will be due by Wednesday as well as a pictorial representation of chapter 16. I’ll provide time in class to do much of that work but some may need to be done out of class. Expect a research project some time this week, our first written project. On Friday we’ll have our Scripture memory test on Rev. 19:11-20. By Thursday we’ll have begun chapter 17, a move away from the chronological narrative we’ve seen thus far. It will examine the false religion that will dominate the Beast’s world.

October 5-9

Speech

Now that we’ve tried a few solo pantomimes we’re ready to do some for grades. This week we’ll be doing two or more solo pantomimes as well as one or more group pantomimes. Remember back to how Marcel Morceau did his and how actions need to be exaggerated for the audience to be able to follow our intent. This week we’ll watch a few more examples of pantomime to help us visualize how it can be done. You did very well with your testimonies. Thank you. Progress reports will go home on Monday so be sure to take them to your parents.


English 11

You have a short revision piece due on Monday. Also, please read the three papers: best, good, needs improvement I provided you so you can see what makes for the best writing of this type. On Monday I will assign you a full length “first hand account” paper that will be due on Friday. We’ll also take our vocabulary test on Monday. In literature we’ll be moving forward in American history to writing done in the colonies. It will continue to show the influence of Christianity in that time. Progress reports go home on Monday.


Bible HS

On Friday you were assigned a concept map for chapter 15. It is due on Monday. We’re well on our way through chapter 16 and I expect we’ll finish it by Tuesday at the latest. Expect a test by Friday of this week. We’ll also expand the Scripture memorization two more verses this week. Don’t let down. Most everyone is doing great so keep it up. Bring drawing materials to class on Tuesday as we’ll be doing a pictorial presentation of chapter 16. Progress reports go home on Monday.