Thursday, August 29, 2013

September Apprentice





Study (Know)
Do all of the following to increase your knowledge:
Read: 2 Timothy 2:3-5 and decide what it means to you.
Read: The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis
Choose: A favorite quote, thought or question from the book to share with the class.
Read: American History in Verse to The Word of God to Leyden Came
Word Study: If you are not doing a word study in journeyman or master class this week, do a word study on “soldier”, “strive” or another interesting word from your readings.
Memorize: A favorite poem or excerpt from a poem from American History in Verse


Teach (Understand):
Choose one of the following to increase your understanding:
(See teaching ideas for presenting your thoughts)

-Think of your own way to teach something you learned from The Last Battle.  Remember, understanding requires action so knowledge can sink into your heart.  Have a parent, or mentor, approve your inspirement.

-We are living in the Last Days and taking part in the “Last Battle” before the end of the world. Make a list of some of the enemy’s tactics in the book and see if you can find some ways how you see them around you today. Also, list some of the tactics used by those on Aslan’s side and how you might use some of them today. Teach us what you learned.

-Show how the Scripture in Timothy applies to the message in the book.  Present your thoughts.

-Pick your favorite scene in the book and represent it in some way (a skit, a picture, a poem, etc). Teach us why you liked that scene and what you learned from it.

-There were several leaders in this book such as: Shift, Trinian, Tash, Aslan, Rishda Tarkaan, any of the Queens and Kings of Narnia, and others.  Pick two leaders and compare their leadership methods. It helps to ask yourself: “How did they get people to follow them?” Share what you learned in your own way.

-Make a Character Study T-Chart of your favorite character or of you least favorite character. Also, write down some of the consequences of their actions. What does this teach you about a trait you want to develop? Present what you learned to teach the class.00

-Things became more “real” as the characters went “further up and further in”.   Have you ever seen this pattern in your life? Write about, or present in some way (Prezi, whiteboard, poster board, speech, etc), how this might apply to our lives today.

-How does the stable in the book compare to the stable in Bethlehem? Present your thoughts in a way of your choosing.

-Why could the dwarves not see what everyone else could see?  Have you ever felt like this or know someone who acts like this? What can you do to help yourself or others in this situation? Or what must happen for them to want to see? Present your thoughts.


Serve  (Become):
Choose one of the following to apply what you have learned:

-Choose an action from your thoughts or writings about The Last Battle or about Raphael to work on this week.

- Teach your family what you learned from “The Last Battle” in a family lesson.  Give them a challenge and take the challenge yourself. 

-Choose a weapon or tactic of the Spirit that you want to become an expert in using to bless others.  Set a goal on how you will practice. Follow through (you may want to ask someone to check on you or write it somewhere where you’ll remember to check on yourself).

-Pray and ask for guidance in how you can become a better soldier for the Lord.  Write down and act on your prompting.

-Choose a “Serve” from Journeyman or Master readings


September Journeyman


I want to go see this cave some day!
Here is a description of this video:
"This Overture, written by the 20 years old Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, was inspired by his visit to Fingal's Cave when he was touring Scotland. He sent a letter to his sister Fanny describing his impression of the cave and along with it an autograph of the first several bars of the overture written on 2 staves. The first section explores the cave's darkness/emptiness/echoes etc.. The following section where the orchestra plays in full tutti gives the impression of a raging ocean (The cave was located on a small island as seen in the pictures). The development section introduces a new theme which is very lyrical and in cantabile (singing) style. The recapitulation reintroduces the original theme with some variations and new orchestral colors and the use of a marcato rhythm and is finally followed by a great climax which is well prepared for in advance and very anticipated. The climax is played tutti in a raging fortissimo with many lines going in different directions but nonetheless balanced perfectly in terms of tone and harmony. Such a dramatic climax calls for a quiet ending where the strings continue to play a couple of pizzicato notes after the rest of the orchestra goes silent."

JOURNEYMAN 

Study   Know 
Do all of the following to increase your knowledge: 

Read: Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers – Felix Medelssohn and pick something you admire about him.
Listen: Listen to at least 5 songs by Medelssohn and pick a favorite – bring the name to class.
Read and Listen: Pilgrim’s Progress to when Christian come to the house of the Interpreter (right after he leaves Goodwill)
Choose: A favorite quote, thought, or question to share with the class
Read: Stories of Great Artists: Raphael
Choose and Read: Pick at least 3 of Raphael’s paintings to read about in Homebook of Great Paintings
Watch: One or more of the videos about Raphael’s paintings on Khan Academy
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Choose: your favorite painting by Raphael and email it to Isaiah (young men) or Megan (ladies). Be prepared to share why you liked it with the class.

Teach Understand  



Choose one of the following to increase your understanding:

-Pick one of the following characters or settings:
Christian, Evangelist, Wicket Gate (place), Obstinate, Pliable, Despond (Slough), Help, Mister Worldly Wiseman, Carnal Policy (Town), Morality (Village), Legality, Civility, Mount Sinai (Mountain), or Goodwill then do a word study on that word. Come prepared to class to represent that place or person in an impromptu rendition of the story (which we will film).  Think of what they may have worn or held and of their mannerisms and tone. If you pick a place, come prepared with a prop (or yourself dressed up) that represents that place. Post your pick on the comments on the Imaginative Arts Blog so we can make sure that all of the characters get represented.



-Research John Bunyan (he has a fascinating story) and come prepared to present his story to the class and how he came to write the book Pilgrim’s Progress.  You may want to dress up like he may have dressed so that you can introduce him in the film.

-Optional (but awesome): Learn to play or sing a song by Medelssohn to share with the class or make a presentation about him.

Serve  (Become):
Choose one of the following to apply what you have learned:
-Choose an action from your thoughts or writings about Pilgrim’s Progress or Medelssohn that will bless someone to work on this week.
-Think of any obstacles in your journey right now.  Plan how to overcome one of them, write it down and act on it.
-Choose a “Serve” from the Apprentice or Master readings