Sey's Bible Blog

VOCABULAB is a vocabulary worksheet given in class. The following is an explanation for a student or parent who needs to make sense of the assignment: The student is to choose a word from this week's vocab list and plug it into the workshee t. 1. They need to fill in the preliminary info at the top (write out the definition of the word from the vocabulary list, record the part of speech, etc). 2. Ask Someone: Ask someone what they know about the word and record the information (1-2 sentences). This can be a parent, friend, teacher, sibling, etc. 3. Research: Look up the word for some extra information. Use a Bible and look up some verses that contain the word, do some online research, etc. Record a few thoughts. 4. Nyms: Now that you have a better understanding of your word, what are 4-5 synonyms or antonyms that are connected to your word? 5. In a Sentence:  Demonstrate to me that you understand the meaning of the word by using it in a good sentence. N...

1. Posting: Grades are usually posted by the Tuesday after the quiz or test. 2. Online Access : Every student has access to their online grades (InformationNOW). See Mr. Taylor if you need that information to log in or if you are having trouble logging in. 3. Absences : If you are absent on a quiz/test day, you can and should make that up within the next week. The grade will be entered as a zero until it is made up (can make it up as long as it is within the quarter; make up work that is in excess of one week but within the quarter may carry a penalty). 3. Weighting : There is no weighting in my class. All grades (assignments, quizzes, tests) have equal value. 4. Drops : I will drop the lowest quiz grade each quarter (2 per semester).