Mrs. Sullivan - Growth and Values Final: Part ONE
The first part of your final will be an essay. Throughout the book of Genesis a variety of themes have been presented through the stories. You are to chose a theme and write a thesis about the theme and support it with evidence from the stories we have read. This will be compiled into a small essay. It should be around a page to a page and a half.
Keep in mind while writing this:
1. Have a clear topic sentence/thesis. A thesis should be your first sentence. A thesis contains a subject and an attitude/opinion toward that subject.
a. The thesis is NOT narrative.
b. It is NOT a fact.
c. But it is something that can be proven through examples and logic.
2. After you stated thesis – use well chosen examples from the text to support your thesis.
3. Examples must be clearly stated and focused on the thesis.
4. Keep verb tense consistent.
In this essay – do NOT use I, we, us, etc. It is not to be narrative.
An example of a thesis:
If you want to write about Monasticism come up with a statement that you are going to prove such as:
Monasticism is the best way to connect to God in a spiritual way.
Follow your thesis with strong examples of why this is true. Two or three will be plenty. Comment on and engage your examples. Do not restate the Genesis in your own words – come up with your own thoughts without using I. Do not forget a conclusion in which you do not repeat yourself; end strong.
This will be worth 50 points. And you will be graded from the following rubric -
Content ____/25
Thesis _____/10
Grammar/Spelling _____/10
Format ____/5
Total _________/50
Don’t hesitate to come and ask me questions! DUE December 10th!!!
Friday, November 19, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Invisible Children
In case you missed our evening event with Invisible Children you can hear Pepito's story! I videotaped the event and it is located on the STUDENT drive under SULLIVAN in the Invisible Children folder! Enjoy!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
IC questions due Tuesday Oct 26th!!
Invisible Children Questions for reflection
Please take the following guiding questions and discuss the film in essay form. 2-3 pages in length DUE TUESDAY
Looks at these questions as more GUIDING than a list of questions to answer. I want it be flow from your reactions and ideas.
1. What was the main focus of the documentary?
2. What did you learn from Invisible Children?
3. Was there one scene that spoke to you? Made you think? Affected you in a powerful way?
4. What will you take away from watching this documentary?
5. What would you do to help – what are some ideas you have to help raise awareness and /or help on the ground in Uganda?
6. Any last questions or thoughts you have….
a. What you think our governments’ policy should be or call to action for situations such as this….
7. Check out invisiblechildren.com, and/or on facebook to find out more! COME THURSDAY
Please take the following guiding questions and discuss the film in essay form. 2-3 pages in length DUE TUESDAY
Looks at these questions as more GUIDING than a list of questions to answer. I want it be flow from your reactions and ideas.
1. What was the main focus of the documentary?
2. What did you learn from Invisible Children?
3. Was there one scene that spoke to you? Made you think? Affected you in a powerful way?
4. What will you take away from watching this documentary?
5. What would you do to help – what are some ideas you have to help raise awareness and /or help on the ground in Uganda?
6. Any last questions or thoughts you have….
a. What you think our governments’ policy should be or call to action for situations such as this….
7. Check out invisiblechildren.com, and/or on facebook to find out more! COME THURSDAY
Friday, October 15, 2010
Clare Dunn Forum
Hi Ladies - for the forum on Wednesday the 20th please answer one of the following questions. Please pick ONE and research your opinion on the question. Please use the source to back p what you think. Please include the link of the article in your assignment.
Sister Clare Dunn Forum Discussion
1. What is your recommendation on how immigrants, specifically those without documentation, should be treated?
a. Are our present immigration laws working? If not, how could they be fixed – for those immigrants already in the U.S. and for those who want to immigrate? (Possibilities include amnesty, deportation, some form of path to citizenship which may include a waiting period, mastery of English, passing a citizenship test, etc.)
2. Should the United States build a fence along the U.S. – Mexico border as a first step in immigration reform?
3. Should the U.S. Congress attempt to amend the Constitution to ensure that babies born to illegal immigrants do not automatically become citizens, as is now the case?
4. In what ways do illegal immigrants enrich our culture and society?
5. In terms of economic costs and benefits, are illegal immigrants a positive or negative for the U.S. economy as a whole?
6. Why don’t our political leaders seem to have the will to tackle immigration reform, which almost everyone seems to agree needs to happen sooner or later?
Sister Clare Dunn Forum Discussion
1. What is your recommendation on how immigrants, specifically those without documentation, should be treated?
a. Are our present immigration laws working? If not, how could they be fixed – for those immigrants already in the U.S. and for those who want to immigrate? (Possibilities include amnesty, deportation, some form of path to citizenship which may include a waiting period, mastery of English, passing a citizenship test, etc.)
2. Should the United States build a fence along the U.S. – Mexico border as a first step in immigration reform?
3. Should the U.S. Congress attempt to amend the Constitution to ensure that babies born to illegal immigrants do not automatically become citizens, as is now the case?
4. In what ways do illegal immigrants enrich our culture and society?
5. In terms of economic costs and benefits, are illegal immigrants a positive or negative for the U.S. economy as a whole?
6. Why don’t our political leaders seem to have the will to tackle immigration reform, which almost everyone seems to agree needs to happen sooner or later?
Friday, October 8, 2010
2nd quarter Prayer
2nd Quarter Prayer
http://www.usccb.org/nab/
Your responsibility for this quarter’s prayer is to find the verses for mass that day. Simply you go to the website above. Then pick one of the readings and formulate a prayer from that reading. It could be a theme that comes from the reading or a prayer written from the passage. Use it as inspiration to create an interesting prayerful/peaceful/spiritual time for the class. You have up to 5 minutes for this prayer.
http://www.usccb.org/nab/
Your responsibility for this quarter’s prayer is to find the verses for mass that day. Simply you go to the website above. Then pick one of the readings and formulate a prayer from that reading. It could be a theme that comes from the reading or a prayer written from the passage. Use it as inspiration to create an interesting prayerful/peaceful/spiritual time for the class. You have up to 5 minutes for this prayer.
Monday, August 30, 2010
A Friendly Place Wish List
Friendly Manor Wish List
The following items will be gratefully accepted new or “gently used.”
Hand towels T-Shirts Sweat shirts
Socks Hair twisties Rubber bands
Pens Pencils Paperback books
Scarfs Gloves Playing cards
The following consumable items will be gratefully accepted
Paper napkins Canned or dried fruit Coffee or tea
Facial or toilet tissue Cereal Toiletries
The following items will be gratefully accepted new or “gently used.”
Hand towels T-Shirts Sweat shirts
Socks Hair twisties Rubber bands
Pens Pencils Paperback books
Scarfs Gloves Playing cards
The following consumable items will be gratefully accepted
Paper napkins Canned or dried fruit Coffee or tea
Facial or toilet tissue Cereal Toiletries
Friday, August 20, 2010
All About Me Gradesheet
Name _______________
All About Me Grading Rubric
Content ____/25
Prayer_____/10
Grammar/Spelling _____/10
Format ____/5
Total _________/50
Presentation ____/20
All About Me Grading Rubric
Content ____/25
Prayer_____/10
Grammar/Spelling _____/10
Format ____/5
Total _________/50
Presentation ____/20
All About Me
All About Me Mrs. Sullivan
Your first assignment of the year is a way of introducing yourself to me and your classmates. It is a CREATIVE project and I will accept it in many forms. I would like you to tell me about yourself in an imaginative way. This may be in the form of a magazine, scrapbook, video, video of your home/bedroom, letter from friends and family, etc. Please come up with a concept by Friday August 27th I will check in with you on that day about what you are thinking about doing. You have free reign to create this project that will tell me about you. Please do not hesitate to ask me any questions you may have. I am here to help!
You will present your project on the day you sign up in the prayer binder and in addition to presenting your project you will also lead the class in prayer that day. The project is worth 70 points.
What I expect to be included:
Your full name and where it came from. Why are you named what you are? Does it have any unique meaning?
An explanation of your family. This can include extended family.
Who/what motivates/inspires you.
What you love to do in your spare time.
A list of your favorite things. (free reign to decide what things are most important to put on the list.
A timeline of your life so far. (include at least 10 events)
Discuss your hopes and dreams for the future. (this can include a “bucket” list.)
Your faith foundation/beliefs/struggles in faith.
Great Projects from past years were: Cookbook, locker, Comic book, Sketch book, Newspaper, magazine, scrapbook of photos then writing/letters to explain, Bouquet of flowers.
Think outside the box and let your personality shine through. Have fun with it!
The project will be worth 50 points and your presentation worth 20. You will be graded on presenting with a clear, strong voice; for your ability to make eye contact, for not using ‘like’ or ‘um’ and finally that you do not go over 7 minutes.
• Prior to presentation please lead the class in prayer. Your prayer assignment is to lead the class in a prayer that you discover. You cannot use: The Our Father, Hail Mary, Serenity Prayer, St. Francis or Footprints. There are numerous website that can help you discover such prayers and book in the library as well.
Your first assignment of the year is a way of introducing yourself to me and your classmates. It is a CREATIVE project and I will accept it in many forms. I would like you to tell me about yourself in an imaginative way. This may be in the form of a magazine, scrapbook, video, video of your home/bedroom, letter from friends and family, etc. Please come up with a concept by Friday August 27th I will check in with you on that day about what you are thinking about doing. You have free reign to create this project that will tell me about you. Please do not hesitate to ask me any questions you may have. I am here to help!
You will present your project on the day you sign up in the prayer binder and in addition to presenting your project you will also lead the class in prayer that day. The project is worth 70 points.
What I expect to be included:
Your full name and where it came from. Why are you named what you are? Does it have any unique meaning?
An explanation of your family. This can include extended family.
Who/what motivates/inspires you.
What you love to do in your spare time.
A list of your favorite things. (free reign to decide what things are most important to put on the list.
A timeline of your life so far. (include at least 10 events)
Discuss your hopes and dreams for the future. (this can include a “bucket” list.)
Your faith foundation/beliefs/struggles in faith.
Great Projects from past years were: Cookbook, locker, Comic book, Sketch book, Newspaper, magazine, scrapbook of photos then writing/letters to explain, Bouquet of flowers.
Think outside the box and let your personality shine through. Have fun with it!
The project will be worth 50 points and your presentation worth 20. You will be graded on presenting with a clear, strong voice; for your ability to make eye contact, for not using ‘like’ or ‘um’ and finally that you do not go over 7 minutes.
• Prior to presentation please lead the class in prayer. Your prayer assignment is to lead the class in a prayer that you discover. You cannot use: The Our Father, Hail Mary, Serenity Prayer, St. Francis or Footprints. There are numerous website that can help you discover such prayers and book in the library as well.
Welcome!
Hello newest CHS ladies!!
Here is some information for my religion class.
Growth and Values Mrs. Sullivan
Contact: lsullivan@carondeleths.org
Class information: http://www.growthandvalues.blogspot.com
This course begins as an introduction to the Carondelet community. We will take a look at the history of the Sisters of St. Joseph, at St. Joseph and of the history of Carondelet. The first semester will be a focus on the Old Testament through a history of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs.
Second semester will be a study of the Jesus Christ through the writings of the New Testament. We will travel through the gospels and study St. Paul’s writings.
Books
• The Bible – You should have purchased a copy of the Catholic Student Bible. In class we will be using the New American Standard, in other coursework you may use whichever version of the Bible you prefer.
Instructional Methods
1. Reading and engaging text
2. Library Research
3. Small group discussions
4. Class wide discussions
5. Group and individual projects
6. Oral Presentations
7. Research papers
8. Variety of lectures.
9. Class readings of the text.
Evaluation of learning
1. Individual reflections and research papers
2. Oral presentations
3. Group Projects
4. In class prayer
5. Quizzes and tests
6. Final test
7. Class Participation
Grade will be given based on a traditional point scale
*Participation points*
At the start of each quarter every students receives 25 points for participation. You will lose 5 points for the following: Chewing gum, lacking class materials and requesting to go to your locker, having non-religion class materials on your desk, being disrespectful to myself or others. Your participation grade will reflect your involvement in class discussion, reading, being an attentive listener, etc. This is a safe place for you to share!
I will be randomly calling on people to participate, be warned! I want to hear from you. You need to stay on task.
Mrs. Sullivan’s Rules of Conduct
1. Act in an appropriate manner at all times.
2. Respect and Confidentiality are VITAL in this course. (and in life)
3. You MUST be mindful of others. When others are talking, you are not. Please raise your hand and wait to be called on.
4. Bathroom visits will be restricted. Be mindful of using the restroom before class and asking too frequently to leave the room.
Assignments
All typed assignments are to be in 12pt times new roman font with standard margins double spaced. (prayer is excluded in this) I only accept late work one day after the due date. An excused absence will grant you the number of days missed to turn in your assignment. The only information in the heading needed is your name, date, period and the assignment, which is to NOT be double spaced; Points will be deducted if this is not followed.
Prayer:
Prayer in this classroom is to begin with the cantor: Let us Remember… and response: That we are in the Holy presence of God. Each prayer is to conclude with the leader saying: Saint Joseph and the response from the class is Pray for us. Then all will say: God is my light
Each student is to lead the class in prayer twice in the semester, or four times through the year, ALL prayers must be turned in the day of your schedule time to go. You will receive more details later.
Last Notes:
I return your work in a bin in the back of the classroom. You may pick up your graded work there.
You will need to keep track of your past assignments and notes that you take. These will help aid you in studying for quizzes and tests.
I suggest you have a notebook just for this class for notes and other writings. Secondly, please ALWAYS have on hand: a pen, paper, note cards. Please provide these yourself and do not rely on the generosity of others.
Here is some information for my religion class.
Growth and Values Mrs. Sullivan
Contact: lsullivan@carondeleths.org
Class information: http://www.growthandvalues.blogspot.com
This course begins as an introduction to the Carondelet community. We will take a look at the history of the Sisters of St. Joseph, at St. Joseph and of the history of Carondelet. The first semester will be a focus on the Old Testament through a history of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs.
Second semester will be a study of the Jesus Christ through the writings of the New Testament. We will travel through the gospels and study St. Paul’s writings.
Books
• The Bible – You should have purchased a copy of the Catholic Student Bible. In class we will be using the New American Standard, in other coursework you may use whichever version of the Bible you prefer.
Instructional Methods
1. Reading and engaging text
2. Library Research
3. Small group discussions
4. Class wide discussions
5. Group and individual projects
6. Oral Presentations
7. Research papers
8. Variety of lectures.
9. Class readings of the text.
Evaluation of learning
1. Individual reflections and research papers
2. Oral presentations
3. Group Projects
4. In class prayer
5. Quizzes and tests
6. Final test
7. Class Participation
Grade will be given based on a traditional point scale
*Participation points*
At the start of each quarter every students receives 25 points for participation. You will lose 5 points for the following: Chewing gum, lacking class materials and requesting to go to your locker, having non-religion class materials on your desk, being disrespectful to myself or others. Your participation grade will reflect your involvement in class discussion, reading, being an attentive listener, etc. This is a safe place for you to share!
I will be randomly calling on people to participate, be warned! I want to hear from you. You need to stay on task.
Mrs. Sullivan’s Rules of Conduct
1. Act in an appropriate manner at all times.
2. Respect and Confidentiality are VITAL in this course. (and in life)
3. You MUST be mindful of others. When others are talking, you are not. Please raise your hand and wait to be called on.
4. Bathroom visits will be restricted. Be mindful of using the restroom before class and asking too frequently to leave the room.
Assignments
All typed assignments are to be in 12pt times new roman font with standard margins double spaced. (prayer is excluded in this) I only accept late work one day after the due date. An excused absence will grant you the number of days missed to turn in your assignment. The only information in the heading needed is your name, date, period and the assignment, which is to NOT be double spaced; Points will be deducted if this is not followed.
Prayer:
Prayer in this classroom is to begin with the cantor: Let us Remember… and response: That we are in the Holy presence of God. Each prayer is to conclude with the leader saying: Saint Joseph and the response from the class is Pray for us. Then all will say: God is my light
Each student is to lead the class in prayer twice in the semester, or four times through the year, ALL prayers must be turned in the day of your schedule time to go. You will receive more details later.
Last Notes:
I return your work in a bin in the back of the classroom. You may pick up your graded work there.
You will need to keep track of your past assignments and notes that you take. These will help aid you in studying for quizzes and tests.
I suggest you have a notebook just for this class for notes and other writings. Secondly, please ALWAYS have on hand: a pen, paper, note cards. Please provide these yourself and do not rely on the generosity of others.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Invisible Children
Invisible Children Questions for reflection
Please take the following guiding questions and discuss the film in essay form. 2-3 pages in length DUE TUESDAY
1. What was the main focus of the documentary?
2. What did you learn from Invisible Children?
3. Was there one scene that spoke to you? Made you think? Affected you in a powerful way?
4. What will you take away from watching this documentary?
5. What would you do to help – what are some ideas you have to help raise awareness and /or help on the ground in Uganda?
6. Any last questions or thoughts you have….
a. What you think our governments’ policy should be or call to action for situations such as this….
7. Check out invisiblechildren.com, and/or on facebook to find out more!
Please take the following guiding questions and discuss the film in essay form. 2-3 pages in length DUE TUESDAY
1. What was the main focus of the documentary?
2. What did you learn from Invisible Children?
3. Was there one scene that spoke to you? Made you think? Affected you in a powerful way?
4. What will you take away from watching this documentary?
5. What would you do to help – what are some ideas you have to help raise awareness and /or help on the ground in Uganda?
6. Any last questions or thoughts you have….
a. What you think our governments’ policy should be or call to action for situations such as this….
7. Check out invisiblechildren.com, and/or on facebook to find out more!
Monday, March 15, 2010
REMINDER
Just a reminder: College and Career Interviews due TOMORROW March 16th!
Have a great 3 day weekend ladies!
Have a great 3 day weekend ladies!
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Homily rubric
Name _______________
Homily Grading Rubric
Homily/Paper:
Content ____/25
Grammar/Spelling _____/15
Format ____/5
Total _________/45
Presentation:
Delivery ___/10
Tone___/5
Speed___/5
Eye Contact ____/5
Volume ____/5
Total_____/30
Homily Grading Rubric
Homily/Paper:
Content ____/25
Grammar/Spelling _____/15
Format ____/5
Total _________/45
Presentation:
Delivery ___/10
Tone___/5
Speed___/5
Eye Contact ____/5
Volume ____/5
Total_____/30
Homily assignment
Freshman Growth and Values 4th quarter prayer/Homily assignment
Your 4th quarter prayer assignment is to create your own homily. It is to be 5-7 minutes long and/or 2-3 pages. When you present your homily it can be typed/handwritten/on note cards, whatever works best for you to be able to deliver it. You will turn in on the day of your prayer a double spaced version of your homily in 12-pt font, times new roman.
You CANNOT forget your prayer day!
We will be going over many examples in class and learning what makes a good homily. You will need to base your homily of Bible passage, from the New Testament and it MUST be included in your turned in copy AND read before you present your homily to the class. In addition, you can work off of a theme, such as love, compassion, spiritual gifts, making tough choices, family, values, friendship, the list is endless.
Deadlines:
Due on FRIDAY MARCH 5th is a paragraph over viewing what you will be writing about, you may have just your passage chosen, or theme, but you MUST have a general idea of the directing you are going in.
Due on Tuesday March 9th is a rough draft of your entire homily. We will be meeting in groups and giving and receiving feedback from your classmates.
You will be graded on delivery/presentation, content, organization, and connection/application to audience.
BE CREATIVE! YOU CAN ALWAYS ASK ME FOR HELP!
Prayer will be worth then 100 points.
5 for paragraph
20 for rough draft
30 for delivery
45 for final version of Homily.
Some useful websites:
http://www.biblegateway.com
http://www.ctkph.org/homiliesonline.htm
http://www.catholiclinks.org/homiliasenglish.htm
Your 4th quarter prayer assignment is to create your own homily. It is to be 5-7 minutes long and/or 2-3 pages. When you present your homily it can be typed/handwritten/on note cards, whatever works best for you to be able to deliver it. You will turn in on the day of your prayer a double spaced version of your homily in 12-pt font, times new roman.
You CANNOT forget your prayer day!
We will be going over many examples in class and learning what makes a good homily. You will need to base your homily of Bible passage, from the New Testament and it MUST be included in your turned in copy AND read before you present your homily to the class. In addition, you can work off of a theme, such as love, compassion, spiritual gifts, making tough choices, family, values, friendship, the list is endless.
Deadlines:
Due on FRIDAY MARCH 5th is a paragraph over viewing what you will be writing about, you may have just your passage chosen, or theme, but you MUST have a general idea of the directing you are going in.
Due on Tuesday March 9th is a rough draft of your entire homily. We will be meeting in groups and giving and receiving feedback from your classmates.
You will be graded on delivery/presentation, content, organization, and connection/application to audience.
BE CREATIVE! YOU CAN ALWAYS ASK ME FOR HELP!
Prayer will be worth then 100 points.
5 for paragraph
20 for rough draft
30 for delivery
45 for final version of Homily.
Some useful websites:
http://www.biblegateway.com
http://www.ctkph.org/homiliesonline.htm
http://www.catholiclinks.org/homiliasenglish.htm
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
QUIZ FRIDAY
There will be a short quiz on friday (January 22nd) on the notes taken about the New Testament and the time of Jesus. It will be fill in with a word bank. Worth 15 points.
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