DAILY COURSE INFORMATION
First Quarter
August 28 - October 13, 2006
DAILY COURSE INFORMATION
Course Introduction
Monday, August 28, 2006
WARM-UP: complete Personal Information Record
CLASSWORK: Review Course Outline and discuss polcies and expectations for the course.
WRAP-UP: none
HOMEWORK 1 (Due 8/29): go over Course Outline with your parent, sign it, and have parent sign it
HOMEWORK 2 (Due 8/29): complete What Should a Gentleman and a Scholar Do? worksheet
Policies and Expectations
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "How do you know what are the right and wrong choices to make in life?" STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Sept. 15th!
CLASSWORK: Discuss course policies and expectations.
WRAP-UP: none
HOMEWORK (Due 8/30): Read pgs. 13-15 in World Religions ("The Nature of Religious Tradition') and create a one page note sheet/summary of the material presented.
Notes and Homework
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - Write down four 'big' questions that you have about life. STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Sept. 15th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss previous homework How should a gentleman and a scholar respond?"
WRAP-UP: none
HOMEWORK (Due 8/31): Read pgs. 15-18 in World Religions ("Seven Dimensions of Religion") and create a one page note sheet/summary of material presented.
The Big Questions
Thursday, August 31, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "How do you find answers to your 'big' and 'small' questions in life?" STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Sept. 15th!
CLASSWORK:
Begin discussing the 'big' questions presented in World Religions.
WRAP-UP: none
HOMEWORK (Due 9/1): Study for quiz tomorrow on expectations for this class (both behavioral and academic).
QUIZ and Gospel
Friday, September 1, 2006
WARM-UP: Quietly prepare for quiz.
CLASSWORK:
QUIZ on course expectations (behavioral and academic).
Read, reflect on, and discuss readings for Sunday, Sept. 3.
WRAP-UP: none
HOMEWORK (Due 9/5): Complete gospel reflection questions, enjoy your long weekend!
NO CLASS - LABOR DAY
Monday, September 4, 2006
Defining "Religion" pt. 1
Tuesday, September 5, 2006
WARM-UP:on looseleaf paper - "What does it mean to be a human being?" STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Sept. 15th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss procedures for successful reading and note taking.
WRAP-UP: none
HOMEWORK (Due 9/6): Review text, pgs. 13-15, and notes.
Defining "Religion" pt. 2
Wednesday, September 6, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - Explain and describe what you think 'holiness' means. STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Sept. 15th!
CLASSWORK:
Continue discussing various definitions and descriptions of religion.
Review PowerPoint slides presented in class - Definitions of Religion
WRAP-UP: none
HOMEWORK (Due 9/7): Using your textbook, class discussions, and prior knowledge -- write a good definition of "religion" to turn in tomorrow.
What is the Human Condition
Thursday, September 7, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What do you think the prupose of human beings is?" STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Sept. 15th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss questions regarding the human condition from textbook (pgs. 13-14 in World Religons) Review PowerPoint slides presented in class - Human Condition
WRAP-UP: none
HOMEWORK (Due 9/8): Review text, pgs. 13-15, and notes.
Gospel
Friday, September 8, 2006
WARM-UP: none
CLASSWORK: Read, reflect on, and discuss readings for Sunday, Sept. 10 .
WRAP-UP: none
HOMEWORK (Due 9/11): Complete gospel reflection questions.
What is Spiritual Perfection
Monday, September 11, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Do you think humans have a destiny or fate? Explain why you think the way you do. " STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Sept. 15th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss questions regarding the the concpet of spiritual perfection from textbook (pgs. 14-15 in World Religons) Review PowerPoint slides presented in class - Spiritual Perfection
WRAP-UP: none
HOMEWORK (Due 9/12): Review text, pgs. 13-15, and notes.
The World and Ultimate Reality
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "How and why do you think the world was created? " STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Sept. 15th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss questions regarding the nature of the world and ultimate reality from textbook (pg. 15 in World Religons)
Review PowerPoint slides presented in class - Nature of the World
Review PowerPoint slides presented in class - Ultimate Reality
WRAP-UP: none
HOMEWORK (Due 9/13): Review text, pgs. 13-15, and notes.
Ultimate Reality pt. 2
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Do you beleive God (or the ultimate reality) continues to reveal himself to humans today? " STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Sept. 15th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss questions regarding the ultimate reality and how it is revealed to humans from textbook (pg. 15 in World Religons)
Review PowerPoint slides presented in class - Ultimate Reality
WRAP-UP: work on homework
HOMEWORK (Due 9/14): Complete worksheet on "Organizing the Big Questions"
Big Questions Review
Thursday, September 14, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe your most memorable religious experience." STORE IN BINDER UNTIL TOMORROW!!
CLASSWORK:
Hand back various previous assignments
Review
worksheet on "Organizing the Big Questions"
WRAP-UP: none
HOMEWORK (Due 9/15): all 11 warm-ups Aug. 29 - Sept. 14 due TOMORROW
Gospel
Friday, September 15, 2006
WARM-UP: none
CLASSWORK:
Read, reflect on, and discuss readings for Sunday, Sept. 17 .
WRAP-UP: none
HOMEWORK (Due 9/18): complete gospel reflection questions
7 Dimensions of Religion
Monday, Sept. 18, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper (4 sentence min., include question and date for each entry) - "Retell a religous story you have heard or read." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Oct. 13th!
CLASSWORK:
Return and review warm-ups and defintions of religion
Discuss the EXPERIENTIAL dimension of religion
view slides on the 7 Dimensions of Religion
HOMEWORK (Due 9/19): review pgs. 16-18 in World Religions --- beginning studying for test on THURSDAY, use review activity from last week as a study guide
7 Dimensions of Religion pt. 2
Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What is faith? Explain in your own words."- STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Oct. 13th!
CLASSWORK:
Hand out progress reports
Discuss the MYTHIC dimension of religion
Discuss the DOCTRINAL dimension of religion
Discuss the ETHICAL dimension of religion
view slides on the 7 Dimensions of Religion
Review what will be on the TEST on THURSDAY
HOMEWORK (Due 9/20): Review for the TEST on THURSDAY
Review for Test
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Wirte four BIG questions, one for each of the categories we studies."- STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Oct. 13th!
CLASSWORK:
Review for the TEST on THURSDAY
complete vocab review worksheet
HOMEWORK (Due 9/21): Review for the TEST on THURSDAY
TEST
Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006
WARM-UP: review quietly for test
CLASSWORK:
TEST on pgs. 13-15 in World Religions - "Religion and Life's Big Questions"
HOMEWORK (Due 9/22): Read article on Rosh Hashanah and complete worksheet on the reading.
Rosh Hashanah Presentations
Friday, Sept. 22, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What is Rosh Hashanah?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Oct. 13th!
CLASSWORK:
Presentation on Rosh Hashanah - view slideshow
HOMEWORK (Due9/25): read the Scripture readings for Sunday, Sept. 24th and complete reflections questions on the readings.
7 Dimensions of Religion pt. 3
Monday, Sept. 25, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper -"Describe what you think of when you hear the word 'religion.'" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Oct. 13th!
CLASSWORK:
Discuss the RITUAL dimension of religion
Discuss the SOCIAL dimension of religion
Discuss the MATERIAL dimension of religion
view slides on the 7 Dimensions of Religion
HOMEWORK (Due 9/26): create a study guide for yourself on the 7 Dimenstions of Religion
Reivew Activity
Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Why do you think that people choose to belong to a religion?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Oct. 13th!
CLASSWORK:
Watch video on "What is Religion?" as a review
Review for the TEST on THURSDAY on pgs.15-19 in World Religions - "The 7 Dimensions of Religion "
HOMEWORK (Due 9/26): Use article about Ramadan and Islam to complete worksheet on identifying the 7 Dimensions of Relgion
Review Activity
Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper -"How do people's experiences influence their faith?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Oct. 13th!
CLASSWORK:
Go over homework
Review for the TEST on THURSDAY on pgs.15-19 in World Religions - "The 7 Dimensions of Religion "
HOMEWORK (Due 9/28): STUDY for the TEST on THURSDAY on pgs.15-19 in World Religions - "The 7 Dimensions of Religion "
TEST on 7 Demensions
Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006
WARM-UP: quietly prepare for the test
CLASSWORK:
TEST on pgs.15-19 in World Religions - "The 7 Dimensions of Religion "
HOMEWORK (Due 9/29): read the Scripture readings for Sunday, Oct. 1st and complete reflections questions on the readings.
Special Presentation
Friday, Sept. 29, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "We've now been here a month -- write about how things are going: how are your classes, your grades, new friends, are there things you need to change, etc." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Oct. 13th!
CLASSWORK:
Return test on the Big Questions
Presentation by Ms. Stockton, Freshman Guidance Counselor
HOMEWORK (Due 10/2): read article about the origins of "Our Amazing Calendar" and complete worksheet based on the reading.
Yom Kippur
Monday, Oct. 2, 2006
WARM-UP: none
CLASSWORK:
Presentation on Yom Kippur
view slide show on Yom Kippur
HOMEWORK (Due 10/3): none
St. Francis of Assisi
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper -"Describe someone you think is a 'saint.'" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Oct. 13th!
CLASSWORK:
Presentation on St. Francis of Assisi
view virtual prayer for the Transitus of St. Francis
HOMEWORK (Due 10/4): write a ONE PAGE brief essay about someone you think is holy (living or dead, Christian or not). Your paper should describe the person and then EXPLICITLY explain WHY YOU THINK THEY ARE HOLY.
Saints: Holy & Human
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Why do you think many people consider St. Francis of Assisi to be holy?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Oct. 13th!
CLASSWORK:
Presentation on definitions of: holy, sacred, and saint
view PowerPoint slides on definitions of holy, sacred, and saint
Introduction on reading "Saints: Holy and Human"
Review for Quiz
HOMEWORK (Due 10/5): study for QUIZ. Read article "Saints: Holy and Human" and complete worksheet on the reading.
QUIZ & More on Saints
Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Are saints perfect? Explain." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Oct. 13th!
CLASSWORK:
10 question QUIZ on: Gregorian calendar, Yom Kippur, and St. Francis
Discussion of homework on "Saints: Holy and Human"
HOMEWORK (Due 10/6): none
Scripture Study
Friday, Oct. 6, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "How does someone achieve holiness?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Oct. 13th!
CLASSWORK: read the Scripture readings for Sunday, Oct. 8th and complete reflections questions on the readings.
HOMEWORK (Due 10/9): complete reflections questions on the readings.
Intro - SAINT PROJECT
Monday, Oct. 9, 2006
WARM-UP: none
CLASSWORK:
Presentation introducing saint research project
All information on the Saint Project can be found on the Saint Project page
HOMEWORK (Due 10/11): Using the websites found on the Saint Project page, complete the form for SAINT OPTION ONE.
NO SCHOOL FOR FRESHMEN
Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006
Requirements - ST. PROJECT
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe a saint you read about." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Oct. 13th!
CLASSWORK:
Presentation on requirements/rubric for saint research project
All information on the Saint Project can be found on the Saint Project page
HOMEWORK (Due 10/12): Using the websites found on the Saint Project page, complete the form for SAINT OPTION TWO .
Library Visit - ST. PROJECT
Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL TOMORROW!
CLASSWORK:
Class will visit the DeMatha LIbrary Media Center to learn reseorces the library has available for the Saint Research Project.
All information on the Saint Project can be found on the Saint Project page
HOMEWORK (Due 10/13): All 13 warm-ups from 9/18 - 10/12 due TOMORROW! Using the websites found on the Saint Project page, complete the form for SAINT OPTION THREE .
Scripture Study
Friday, Oct. 13, 2006
WARM-UP: none
CLASSWORK:
All 13 warm-ups from 9/18 - 10/11 due
Read the Scripture readings for Sunday, Oct. 15th and complete reflections questions on the readings.
HOMEWORK (Due 10/16): Complete reflections questions on the readings. Complete SAINT SELCTION FORM.
Students will be required to complete all of the following to be successful in this course:
- 30 % of quarter grade
= daily warm-up/wrap-up activities, Scripture reflections, participation - 20 % of quarter grade
= graded homework and classwork assignments (i.e. essays, presentations, etc.) - 50 % of quarter grade
= formal assessments of learning (i.e. tests, quizzes, papers and projects)
- Semester grades = quarter grades (40% each) plus exam grade (20%)
Attendance – Students are expected to arrive to class on-time and be prepared to work. Students who are not in their seats when the bell rings are considered tardy. If a student is delayed due to another instructor or school function it is his responsibility to obtain a note from the person who delayed him, these tardies may be excused. Unexcused tardies will be reflected in a student’s participation grade. A pattern of unexcused tardies may result in additional corrective action. All tardies and absences from class are reported to the attendance office daily.
Absences (homework and classwork) – Students who are absent from class must turn in late homework and/or classwork to Mr. Harkleroad within one school day of their return to school to qualify to receive full credit (ex. student is absent Monday and returns to school on Tuesday, his homework and classwork from Monday would be due on Wednesday). Assignments received after the one day grace period will be considered late. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain any classwork or homework from the day(s) that they missed. Late work will receive a reduced grade.
Absences (tests, papers, projects) – Students who are absent on the day of a test must take the test the next day that they are in school. Students who are absent the day a paper or project is due must turn in the paper or project the next day that they are in school.
Participation – All students are expected to complete all assignments to the best of their ability. Students are expected to participate in all activities to their best of their ability. Participation in class discussions, group exercises, etc. will be considered in determining participation grade.
Late work – Assignments received after the period when they are due (or after the grace period for absences) will result in a reduced grade.
Academic honesty – Students are expected to uphold high standards of academic honesty. Cheating is an extremely serious matter that will result in grade reduction and disciplinary action.
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- Looking at one’s own notes, another student’s notes or other materials during a test is unacceptable. |
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Cheating on homework: |
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- A student may not copy another’s work or do another student’s homework for him. |
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Using a computer to print homework, papers, projects, etc.: |
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- In order for a student to hand in a paper with his name on it, he must have typed the paper into the computer himself. |
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- Students may not plagiarize. According to Webster’s Dictionary, to plagiarize is to “steal and pass off as one’s own the ideas or words of another.” Whenever directly quoting, paraphrasing, rearranging words, or using synonyms to present material taken from a newspaper or magazine article, encyclopedia, book, internet material, etc., students must give proper credit to the author. |
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Behavior – Students are expected to act in accordance with the DeMatha handbook. Students are expected to act in a manner that is appropriate to a classroom. For instance, students should maintain a noise level appropriate to the activity occurring (ex. tests = silence, group work = inside voices). Students should focus their attention on the activity the class is participating in; chatting, reading other materials, doing homework for another class, sleeping, etc. are not acceptable. Students may not have food, drink, gum, or electronic equipment (including cell phones) in the classroom at any time. Students may not leave the classroom without the instructor’s permission. Failure to meet behavioral standards will result in disciplinary action.
- Be prepared at the beginning of class
- Begin your warm-up activity immediately
- Participate in activities and discussions
- Take notes
- Focus on class material at hand
- Read actively and take notes on readings
- Complete assignments on time
- Plan for tests, papers, and projects
- Maintain a high level of academic integrity
- Be curious
- Be proud of your work
- Arrive on time
- Be honest
- Be courteous
- Be humble
- Be safe
- Treat yourself and others with respect
- Actively listen when others are speaking
- Raise your hand when you wish to be called upon
- Take care of personal issues between classes
- Make careful choices, be mindful of consequences
- Develop strong, healthy relationships with others
