DAILY COURSE INFORMATION
Second Quarter
October 16 -December 15, 2006
DAILY COURSE INFORMATION
Intro - Project Research
Monday, Oct. 16, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe the saint you have chosen for your project." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Nov. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Declare topic for saint research project
Discuss requirements for minimum of 8 research sources
4 INTERNET
RESEARCH FORMS (each for different websites)
3 ARTICLE
RESEARCH FORMS (each for different books)
1 BOOK RESEARCH FORM (the book should primarily be about your saint)
Presentation on how a saint is canonized - view slideshow
Explore about America's newest saint - Theodora Guérin
HOMEWORK (Due10/17): start in-depth research on saint
PROJECT: Next Due Date = Tues., Oct. 24 (8 completed research forms)
All information on the Saint Project can be found on the Saint Project page
CANCELLED / Power Outage
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006
WARM-UP: none
CLASSWORK: none
HOMEWORK (Due 10/18): Bring no. 2 pencils for standardized tests!
PROJECT: Next Due Date = Tues., Oct. 24 (8 completed research forms)
All information on the Saint Project can be found on the Saint Project page
STANDARDIZED TESTING
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006
PROJECT: Next Due Date = Tues., Oct. 24 (8 completed research forms)
All information on the Saint Project can be found on the Saint Project page
Better Internet Searches
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006
TOMORROW is the LAST CHANCE to turn in LATE ASSIGNMENTS!!!
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WARM-UP: Quietly review for quiz.
CLASSWORK:
-Rescheduled quiz on the canonization process & St. Theodora Guerin
- Distribute unofficial course progress report w/ missing assignments
-VIDEO on "Searching the Internet" - view the teachers guide with review questions
-With any remaining time: Using various books of the saints - complete as many of your 3 required ARTICLES about your saint as possible. REMEMBER: 3 is a minimum, feel free to use more articles, the more research you do the easier it will be to write your paper and the better your paper will be!
HOMEWORK (Due 10/30): Read the Scripture readings for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Oct. 22nd) and complete reflections questions on the readings.
PROJECT: Next Due Date = Tues., Oct. 24 (8 completed research forms)
All information on the Saint Project can be found on the Saint Project page
Evaluating Sources
Friday, Oct. 20, 2006
TODAY is the LAST CHANCE to turn in any LATE ASSIGNMENTS!!!
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WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe how you can conduct BETTER internet searches." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Nov. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
-VIDEO on "Evaluating Sources " - view the teachers guide with review questions
-With any remaining time: Using various books of the saints - complete as many of your 3 required ARTICLES about your saint as possible. REMEMBER: 3 is a minimum, feel free to use more articles, the more research you do the easier it will be to write your paper and the better your paper will be!
HOMEWORK (Due 10/23): work on project
PROJECT: Next Due Date = Tues., Oct. 24 (8 completed research forms)
All information on the Saint Project can be found on the Saint Project page
Organizing Research
Monday, Oct. 23, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Decribe how to evaluate sources." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Nov. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
-VIDEO on "Organizing Research " - view the teachers guide with review questions
-With any remaining time: Using various books of the saints - complete as many of your 3 required ARTICLES about your saint as possible. REMEMBER: 3 is a minimum, feel free to use more articles, the more research you do the easier it will be to write your paper and the better your paper will be!
HOMEWORK (Due 10/24): Read pgs. 201-204 in World Religions (you may stop on page 204 at the heading "Mishnah and Talmud")
PROJECT: Next Due Date = Tues., Oct. 24 (8 completed research forms)
All information on the Saint Project can be found on the Saint Project page
Start Unit on Judaism
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Write everything you know about Judaism." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Nov. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
- go over 8 project sources due today
- work on homework
- discuss prior knowledge about Judaism
HOMEWORK (Due 10/25): read pgs. 204-205 in World Religions and create 1 page of notes.
PROJECT: Next Due Date = Fri., Oct. 27 (outline of paper)
All information on the Saint Project can be found on the Saint Project page
Judaism Basics
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What are the basics beliefs of Judaism?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Nov. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Present basic information about Judaism
view slideshow about Judaism Basics
HOMEWORK (Due 10/27): Work on outline of saint research paper. Your outline should be about 1 page in length and should be detailed. Be sure to use the three main questions in the project (Who was your saint? Why is he/she holy? and What lesson can he/she teach the poeple of tody?) as the main topics in your outline. You may use either the Roman numeral method of creating an outline or the bullet/indentation method.
Here is a website that offers directions on how to construct an outline
Here is another website that offersdetailed directions on how to construct an outline
Here is an example of an outline
PROJECT: Next Due Date = Fri., Oct. 27 (outline of paper)
All information on the Saint Project can be found on the Saint Project page
Judaism PreTest
Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006
WARM-UP: none
CLASSWORK:
Take pretest on Judaism
HOMEWORK (Due 10/27): Your outline should be about 1 page in length and should be detailed. Be sure to use the three main questions in the project (Who was your saint? Why is he/she holy? and What lesson can he/she teach the poeple of tody?) as the main topics in your outline. You may use either the Roman numeral method of creating an outline or the bullet/indentation method.
Here is a website that offers directions on how to construct an outline
Here is another website that offersdetailed directions on how to construct an outline
Here is an example of an outline
PROJECT: Next Due Date = Fri., Oct. 27 (outline of paper)
All information on the Saint Project can be found on the Saint Project page
Scripture Study
Friday, Oct. 27, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe the holy books of Judaism." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Nov. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Go over outlines for saint research papers
- VIDEO on "Avoiding Plagiarism " - view the teachers guide with review questions
- QUIZ on "Avoiding Plagiarism" video
HOMEWORK (Due 10/30): Read the Scripture readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Oct. 29th) and complete reflections questions on the readings.
PROJECT: Next Due Date = Thur., Nov. 2 (rough draft of paper)
All information on the Saint Project can be found on the Saint Project page
Project Format & Rubric
Monday, Oct. 30, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe the parts of a good research paper." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Nov. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
- Go over format for for cover and reference page
- Discuss use of quotes and citations
- Go over rubric for project
HOMEWORK (Due 10/31): Work on project
PROJECT: Next Due Date = Thur., Nov. 2 (rough draft of paper)
All information on the Saint Project can be found on the Saint Project page
Avoiding Plagiarism
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Write the first four sentences of your paper." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Nov. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
- VIDEO on "Avoiding Plagiarism " - view the teachers guide with review questions
- QUIZ on "Avoiding Plagiarism" video
HOMEWORK (Due 11/1): Work on project
PROJECT: Next Due Date = Thur., Nov. 2 (rough draft of paper)
All information on the Saint Project can be found on the Saint Project page
All Saints Day
Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Write the last four sentneces of your paper." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Nov. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
- Last chance for questions about the project!
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Review strategies for quotes and citations
- Each student will briefly present about his saint
HOMEWORK (Due 11/2): a full copy of your paper is due tomorrow, it must be typed (doubled spaced), 4-5 pages in length and meet all project requirements
PROJECT: Next Due Date = Thur., Nov. 2 (rough draft of paper)
All information on the Saint Project can be found on the Saint Project page
Peer Editing
Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Write the four best sentences of your paper." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Nov. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Peer editing of each other's work
HOMEWORK (Due 11/3): Revise your rough draft using the suggestion made to you by your peer editor. Bring in new copy of your rough draft tomorrow for anothe peer editing session.
PROJECT: Next Due Date = Mon., Nov. 6 (final draft of paper)
All information on the Saint Project can be found on the Saint Project page
Peer Editing
Friday, Nov. 3, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Write the four worst sentences of your paper." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Nov. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
Peer editing of each other's work
HOMEWORK (Due 11/6): FINAL copy of your paper due MONDAY
PROJECT: Next Due Date = Mon., Nov. 6 (final draft of paper)
All information on the Saint Project can be found on the Saint Project page
Basics of Judaism pt. 2
Monday, Nov. 6, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Summarize the book of Genesis." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Nov. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
The contributions of Abraham - view slideshow
HOMEWORK (Due 11/7): Read the Scripture readings for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Nov. 5th) and complete reflections questions on the readings.
PROJECT: Next Due Date = Mon., Nov. 6 (final draft of paper)
All information on the Saint Project can be found on the Saint Project page
Basics of Judaism pt. 3
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Summarize the book of Exodus." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Nov. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
The contributions of Moses - view slideshow
HOMEWORK (Due 11/8): read pgs. 205-208 in World Religions and create one page of notes on "classical Judaism"
Basics of Judaism pt. 4
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe classical Judaism." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Nov. 9th!
CLASSWORK:
HOMEWORK (Due 11/9): review pages 201-208 in World Relgions, your notes, and the slideshow on the basics of Judaism for QUIZ tomorrow & 15 WARM-UPS from 10/16-11/8 due TOMORROW
Judaism QUIZ - 1/2 Day
Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006
WARM-UP: quietly prepare for QUIZ on the basics of Judaism
CLASSWORK:
QUIZ on the basics of Judaism
HOMEWORK (Due 11/14): Read the Scripture readings for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Nov. 12th) and complete reflections questions on the readings.
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Friday, Nov. 10, 2006
NO SCHOOL
Monday, Nov. 13, 2006
Basics of Judaism
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What's the difference between the Jewish and Christian Bibles?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Dec. 15th!
CLASSWORK:
complete presentation on important background about Judaism
HOMEWORK (Due 11/15): no homework
The Ancient Hebrews
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Write everything you know about Abraham." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Dec. 15th!
CLASSWORK:
Begin video on the books of Genesis and Exodus
HOMEWORK (Due 11/16): no homework
The Ancient Hebrews
Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Explain the story of Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, and Ishmael." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Dec. 15th!
CLASSWORK:
continue video on Genesis and Exodus
HOMEWORK (Due 11/17): no homework
The Ancient Hebrews
Friday, Nov. 17, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Explain the story of Abraham and Isaac." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Dec. 15th!
CLASSWORK:
continue video about Genesis and Exodus
HOMEWORK (Due 11/20): Read the Scripture readings for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time ( Nov. 19th) and complete reflections questions on the readings.
The Ancient Hebrews
Monday, Nov. 20, 2006
WARM-UP: Quietly prepare for QUIZ
CLASSWORK:
Quiz on the story of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (so far)
continue video on Genesis and Exodus
HOMEWORK (Due 11/21): no homework
The Ancient Hebrews
Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Explain the story of Jacob." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Dec. 15th!
CLASSWORK:
presentation by Ms. Stockton about NEDT test
continue video on the Books of Gensis and Exodus
HOMEWORK (Due 11/28): Read the Scripture readings for the Solemnity of Christ the King (Nov. 26th) and complete reflections questions on the readings.
THANKSGIVING BREAK
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006
The Ancient Hebrews
Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Explain the story of Joseph." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Dec. 15th!
CLASSWORK:
continue video on Genesis and Exodus
HOMEWORK (Due 11/29):
The Ancient Hebrews
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Explain the story of Moses." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Dec. 15th!
CLASSWORK:
finish video on Genesis and Exodus
HOMEWORK (Due 11/30): study for QUIZ on the stories of Jacob, Joseph and Moses
QUIZ on the Ancient Hebrews
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006
WARM-UP: Quietly prepare for QUIZ.
CLASSWORK:
Quiz on the stories of Jacob, Joseph, and Moses
HOMEWORK (Due x/x):
Overall Message of the Torah
Friday, Dec. 1, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "We only have a few weeks left in the semester, assess how you are doing at this point." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Dec. 15th!
CLASSWORK:
HOMEWORK (Due 12/4): Read the Scripture readings for the First Sunday of Advent (Dec. 1st) and complete reflections questions on the readings.
King David
Monday, Dec. 4, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What is Advent and why does the Church celebrate it?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Dec. 15th!
CLASSWORK:
HOMEWORK (Due x/x):
Jesse Tree Project & Sin
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What is sin?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Dec. 15th!
CLASSWORK:
HOMEWORK (Due 12/12): Jesse Tree Mini-Project
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What can we do about sin?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Dec. 15th!
CLASSWORK:
HOMEWORK (Due x/x):
Tour of the Mass
Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What is the sacrament of Reconciliation?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Dec. 15th!
CLASSWORK:
HOMEWORK (Due x/x):
Mary, Full of Grace
Friday, Dec. 8, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "Describe something used at Mass." - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Dec. 15th!
CLASSWORK:
HOMEWORK (Due x/x):
QUIZ
Monday, Dec. 11, 2006
WARM-UP: Quietly prepare for QUIZ.
CLASSWORK:
Quiz on the Mass and Reconciliation
HOMEWORK (Due 12/12): Read the Scripture readings for the Second Sunday of Advent (Dec. 10st) and complete reflections questions on the readings.
Jesse Tree Discussion
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What are some of the questions at the heart of all religions?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Dec. 15th!
CLASSWORK:
HOMEWORK (Due 12/13): none
EXAM REVIEW
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What are the 7 dimensions of religon?" - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Dec. 15th!
CLASSWORK: Work on EXAM STUDY GUIDE
HOMEWORK (Due 12/14): Work on EXAM STUDY GUIDE
EXAM REIVEW
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006
WARM-UP: on looseleaf paper - "What does the term 'holy' mean?' - STORE IN BINDER UNTIL Dec. 15th!
CLASSWORK: Work on EXAM STUDY GUIDE
HOMEWORK (Due 12/15): Warm-ups from 11/14 - 12/14 (16 total) - be sure to use the cover sheet and to staple your warm-up packet AT HOME!
Exam Review Day
Friday, Dec. 15, 2006
Students will be required to complete all of the following to be successful in this course:
- 50 % of quarter grade
= 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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Plagiarism: |
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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
