"Memory Work is spoken to the teacher and due each week on Wednesday and Friday.  It is graded with a +, /, or - depending on how fluently and accurately it is said.  Most of the time Memory Work comes from Luther's Small Catechism.  Once a month the children learn a stanza or two of the Hymn of the Month.  Other times the children recite Scripture.

Memory Work is very important.  It's important primarily because it "hides God's Word in our hearts".  It's also great training for learning good study skills. Also I give very little homework in second grade so my expectation is that it be done well and on time.

MEMORY WORK FOR THE WEEK OF NOV. 11th:

Due on Wednesday, November 13th:

What does this mean?  We should fear and love God that we lead a sexually pure and decent life in what we say and do...

Due on Friday, November 15th:

...and husband and wife love and honor each other.

FAITH CLASS FOR THE WEEK OF NOV. 11th:

Monday:  One in Christ:  Ruth (Book of Ruth)

God shows His love for us by caring for His people and continuing His plan of salvation.  We'll work on a worksheet, "God Helps Us Show His Love!"

Tuesday:  One in Christ:  God Gives Hannah a Son

(1 Samuel 1:2-11)    God shows His love for us by listening to our prayers and merifully answering them, blessing His people with salvation.

Wednesday:  Preparing for Worship:  Luke 21:5-28

Jesus Foretells the Destruction of the Temple, Wars, Persecution

Thursday:  One in Christ:  God Gives Hannah Son

(1 Samuel 1:2-11)    We'll review the story and then make the Story Tetrahedron from Reproducible #18.

Friday:  Discipline With Purpose:  Social Skills

The story of Jesus' visit to the home of Mary and Martha is our good example from Scripture of good social skills.  Luke 10:38