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Using Sacred Scripture, we will dissect written works, learn sentence diagramming, and define parts of speech. Sign up for this fun yet challenging course to get an in-depth study of literature and language.
Total classes: 10
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: 8th – 12th grade
Suggested credit: Full semester credit of English or Literature
Note: This course is co-taught by Sharon Hamric-Weis and Nick Wilson
Description
The main focus of this course is spiritual literature, with a twist of teaching diagramming with content from the readings. We will dive into the parts of speech as foundational work for diagramming. The end of Part Two will involve pulling together Parts One and Two for more complex diagramming using the various pieces of literature covered during the year. Both Parts One and Two will have a final exam at the end covering the assigned readings and diagramming skills.
Outline
Note: Exact chapters of readings may adjust slightly at instructor’s discretion.
Week 1: “A Message of Love: Corinthians” (Diagramming Basics: Subject and Predicate)
HW: Read Genesis 1-4
Quiz on Introductory Material
English HW Lesson on Nouns (Scavenger Hunt: Use Gen 1-4)
Week 2: “In the Beginning: Creation” (Action, Linking, Helping Verbs)
HW: Read Genesis 5-8
Quiz on Reading (Gen 1-4)
English HW Lesson on Verbs (Crossword: Use Gen 5-8)
Week 3: “Before and After 300 X 50 X 30 Cubits” (Verbs: Tense, Aspect, Mood)
HW: Read Genesis 9-12
Quiz on Reading (Gen 5-8)
English HW Lesson on Verb Types (Word Search: Use Genesis 9-12)
Week 4: “People and Problems” (Adjectives and Adverbs)
HW: Read Tobias 1-7
Quiz on Reading (Gen 9-12)
English HW Lesson on Adjectives and Adverbs (Word Scramble: Use
Tobias 1-7)
Week 5: “Raphael to the Rescue” (Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases)
HW: Read Tobias 8-14
Quiz on Reading (Tobias 1-7)
English HW Lesson on Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases (Creating a
Simple Diagram: Use Tobias 8-14)
Week 6: “The Fruits of Remaining True to God” (Definite and Indefinite Articles and
Pronouns)
HW: Read Ruth 1-4
Quiz on Reading (Tobias 8-14)
English HW Lesson (Activity Sheet: Use Ruth 1-4)
Week 7: “Ruth’s Love Leads to David” (Conjunctions and Interjections)
HW: Read Judith 1-8
Quiz on Reading (Ruth 1-4)
English HW Lesson: Create a Paragraph (Use Judith 1-8)
Week 8: “On the Side of the One True God” (Passive and Active Voice, Past Participle)
HW: Read Judith 9-16
Quiz on Reading (Judith 1-8)
Diagram Your Paragraph (from Week 7)
Week 9: “Don’t Lose Your Head” (Direct and Indirect Objects)
Quiz on Reading (Judith 9-16)
HW: Diagramming Quiz
Week 10: Final Review
HW: Complete Final Exam
Materials and Homework
Course materials: Public domain materials will be provided by the instructors.
Part One will rely exclusively on biblical texts (Douay–Rheims Bible), available free online.
Homework: Each week will have three homework assignments: 1) an assigned reading that prepares students for the next week’s material; 2) a multiple-choice quiz on the content for the current week; 3) and a short, written activity on the content for the current week. Expect to spend 2-3 hours per week outside of class.
Important Dates
Class dates: Tuesdays, September 10 to November 19, 2024 (No class Oct. 15)
Starting time: 2:30 PM Eastern (1:30 Central; 12:30 Mountain; 11:30 Pacific)
Duration: 55 minutes
