"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 JANUARY 6TH

Due on Wednesday, January 8th:

The Seventh Commandment

You shall not steal.

Due on Friday, January 10th:

What does this mean?  We should fear and love God so that we do not take our neighbor's money or possessions, or get them in any dishonest way,...

FAITH CLASS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 6TH:

Monday:  "Jonathan Warns David"   I Samuel 20

God shows His love for us through His plan of salvation.  God uses friends to bless us, protect us, and keep us in the faith.

Tuesday:  "Jonathan Warns David"   I Samuel 20

We'll first review this story and then do a worksheet that supports understanding of this narrative called, "Seek and Find",

Wednesday:  Discipline With Purpose:  Completing a Task.  The parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-31 is our good example from Scripture of how to complete a task.  Vocabulary:  Samaritan, scholar, Levite, compassion, Jericho, quality.

Thursday:  David Helps Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9)

God shows His love for us by showing mercy and love to all people and by using us to share His love with others.  The children will do a "David Helps Mephibosheth" word scramble.

Friday:  David Helps Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9)

After reviewing this narrative we'll do an activity to support our understanding.