The Précis

Website Purpose

Jason Bowman — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:53:44 +0000

Beginning with the 2008-09 school year, all of my school-related posts and materials will be available on the school’s website via www.renweb.com. This website will be used for English and Bible materials which are not specific to my classroom work.

Monday’s Newsletter

Jason Bowman — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:00:05 +0000

If you want an early start on the puzzles, check out the latest issue of The Précis.

See You in Church Tonight!

Jason Bowman — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:09:58 +0000

It’s our first Wednesday of the school year. You don’t have homework so you can attend church activities. Being involved in youth is a fun way to grow in Christ. Come to church tonight and find a place to serve Christ!

Tuesday

Jason Bowman — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:58:25 +0000

I am really enjoying being a part of NFC. I am still struggling to learn all my students’ names; today during bellwork I looked at the seating charts and at the students’ faces to test myself and I still have a couple of days to work on it.

In the eleventh grade English classes (both regular and Honors), we reviewed the fundamentals of literature and began laying the historical framework for our study of American Literature. I was very impressed at how much the students recalled from previous years. I was especially impressed that they recognized the significance of the date 1607. For homework, in addition to 15 literary terms to define, students have a short reading assignment due on Friday, 24Aug07.

In the eight grade English class, we wrapped up yesterday’s lesson about using lesson objectives to study (“How to Use Lesson Objectives”). Then we briefly looked at the table of contents in the literature textbook. Eighth graders should read pp. 12 through 24 for Friday and answer all the questions on page 24.

The Bible classes covered 3,000 years of Israel’s history in 30 minutes! We reviewed pp. 5-9 which summarize the history of Israel from the Creation in 4000 B.C. to the crowning of Saul as king in 1000 B.C. Bible students should read the next lesson (pp. 10-13) and be prepared for a quiz tomorrow.

All in all, another great day. It is a blessing to be here!

Volume 4, Issue 1

Jason Bowman — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:44:19 +0000

The latest issue of The Précis is now online! Today’s issue is Volume 4, Issue 1.

Day Two Completed!

Jason Bowman — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:38:01 +0000

It was another great day and in all my classes we wrapped up last Friday’s lesson “Enter to Grow in Wisdom.” Then we discussed “How to Use Lesson Objectives” and I listed Bloom’s Taxonomy on the board. I explained the different categories of learning and gave examples of lesson objectives in each category. I also gave examples of test questions for each category.

Homework tonight is very light. The English classes are reading assignments in preparation for tomorrow’s lessons, which are brief overviews of the textbook. Bible classes are reading 1 Samuel, chapters 1-3 and textbook pp. 5-9 to get the background on Israel’s history prior to the time of Samuel.

Church Directory Photo

Jason Bowman — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 20:47:39 +0000

Here is our photograph for the church directory. We all wore blue for the photo, but Sarah’s blue dress looks pale against our blue shirts. David is just a ham!

A Great Day

Jason Bowman — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 19:19:18 +0000

Thanks to all the wonderful students who made this a great day for me! You are all awesome and I consider myself blessed and honored to be your teacher.

Thanks also to those parents and faculty who have gone out of their way to make me feel at home. NFCS is a great school!

And, yes, I did think about my friends at PCCS today. I miss you and I am praying for your first day of school.

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In both English and Bible classes today, we started a lecture on my expectations, the class rules, and the daily and weekly routines. We’ll finish it on Monday, so please bring your handout to class.

English Homework: 1. Bring a book for SSR on Monday. 2. Complete the reading survey.

Bible Homework: Read 1 Samuel 1-3

Monday’s lesson for all classes: “How To Use Lesson Objectives.” I will teach you how to use the stated lesson objectives for each day, chapter, or unit to study for my tests, as well as your tests in other classes. I consider this lesson one of the most influential and informative lessons I teach all year! Be prepared to take notes.