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"Wisdom is of utmost importance, therefore get wisdom, ​
​​and with all your effort work to acquire understanding."

         (Proverbs 4:7, ISV)

A Proverb A Day -Lesson 4

10/26/2018

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Using  the Book of Proverbs in the Communication Arts & Literature Classroom 
knowledge, wisdom, instruction, understanding, humility, 
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working hands vs. lazy hands & discipline

A Proverb A Day 
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​The Impact of Metaphors & Similes

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A Proverb A Day - Lesson 4
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Depending on the level of students you are teaching, here are some other important aspects to discuss on the use of opposites to create deeper understanding for the reader: 
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Other posts in this series at the links below: 
A Proverb A Day Intro
A Proverb A Day Update
A Proverb A Day Lesson 1
A Proverb A Day Lesson 2
A Proverb A Day Lesson 3
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A Proverb A Day - Lesson 3

10/11/2018

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Using  the Book of Proverbs in the Communication Arts & Literature Classroom 
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knowledge, wisdom, instruction, understanding, humility, 
​
working hands vs. lazy hands & discipline

A Proverb A Day 
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​The Impact of Wisdom Personified

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​A Proverb A Day - Lesson 3 

Lesson Objectives:
  • Students will be able to use context clues or a dictionary to determine the meaning of unknown words.
  • ​Students will be able to summarize the intended message of Proverbs 8:12-13.
  • Students will review the definition of personification and be able to describe the impact this type of figurative language has on the meaning of the text.
MN ELA Standards Addressed: 
  • 5.1.2.2/6.4.2.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text.
  • 5.1.4.4/6.4.4.4/ and ​5.2.4.4/6.2.4.4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative and technical meanings.
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Depending on the level of students you are teaching, here are more important aspects to note on the affect of the author personifying wisdom that can be used for older students: 
  • The emotions the author gives to wisdom can help us to imagine that if our lives are filled with wise actions, prudence and discretion will live in our home with wisdom. Home often is a symbol of peace. So, our lives will be peaceful.  But if our actions are not filled with wise actions, our souls may often experience negative emotions like fear, hate or negative emotions that lead to evil behaviors or unholy topics of conversation.
  • Thus, through the use of personification of wisdom, the author can ask us to evaluate our life and consider if what we are experiencing (with our emotions, our behaviors or the words that come out of our mouth) a life filled with wisdom or a life that is need of more wisdom. In this way, the author is asking the reading to reflect and consider his or her life and, if necessary, seek knowledge and understanding so that he or she can live at home with wisdom.  ​
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Explore other posts in this series at the links below: 
A Proverb A Day Intro
A Proverb A Day Update
A Proverb A Day - Lesson 1
A Proverb A Day - Lesson 2
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A Proverb A Day - Lesson 2

10/10/2018

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Using  the Book of Proverbs in the Communication Arts & Literature Classroom 
​
knowledge, wisdom, instruction, understanding, humility, 
​
working hands vs. lazy hands & discipline

A Proverb A Day 
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​Defining Knowledge, Understanding & Wisdom

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Lesson Objectives:
  • Students will be able to define the words:  knowledge, understanding, and wisdom, within the context of Proverbs. 
  • Students will be able to distinguish the differences among definitions: knowledge, understanding, and wisdom.
  • Students will be able to summarize the intended message of Proverbs 2:1-6. 
  • Students will be introduced to the term: synonym.  
MN ELA Standards Addressed:
  • 5.1.2.2/6.4.2.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text.
  • 5.1.4.4/6.4.4.4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings.
A Proverb A Day - Lesson 2 
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Other Posts from, A Proverb A Day
A Proverb A Day (Intro)
A Proverb A Day Update
A Proverb A Day Lesson 1
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A Proverb A Day - Lesson 1

10/9/2018

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Using  the Book of Proverbs in the Communication Arts & Literature Classroom 
​
knowledge, wisdom, instruction, understanding, humility, 
​
working hands vs. lazy hands & discipline

A Proverb A Day
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Reading Strategies Practice

Steps for Students:
  1. Read Proverbs 1:1-7 ( Together, in class.)
  2. → Circle words you don’t know*
  3. → Box in the "-ing" words
  4. → How do these "-ing" words help you know what the Proverb is instructing you to do?   (Discuss as a class.)  *For the teacher: Most of the "-ing" words are actions (verbs). Actions are things we do. Does this then mean that wisdom is displayed by our actions? Or that the purpose of Proverbs is related to actions?  What should we make of the fact that the title of this book, Proverbs, has the words "pro" and  "verb" in it? Interesting, right? 
  5. → Write a sentence describing at least 1 purpose/theme  you see in the repetition of the "-ing" words of these verses. (Complete in class.)
* Homework: Look up the definitions for the words you don’t know. Be honest about what you don’t know. Write down the definitions to the words in your Language Notebook.
  • You should at least look up these:
    • insight, prudent, discretion,  discerning, and despise (5th grade).
    • Attaining, insight, acquiring, prudent, discretion, discerning (6th grade).
    • Attaining, prudent/prudence, insight, acquiring, discretion (7th & 8th grade).

Following the Homework:  
Teacher:  Lead a discussion around the definitions of the words and how each definition can help the reader understand the overall message of the passage more clearly. Reading strategies are tools we use to understand what we read. Looking up words we don't know is one such strategy. 

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A Proverb A Day - Update

8/3/2018

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If you missed my last post, A Proverb A Day, take a minute to head over there and then jump into today's update.

Using  the Book of Proverbs in the Communication Arts & Literature Classroom 
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knowledge, wisdom, instruction, understanding, humility, 
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working hands vs. lazy hands & discipline

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Last weekend I posted a book review for the book, The Collapse of Parenting: How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown-Up. (Go read it when you have a couple minutes.) In the process of reflecting on and evaluating the research and recommendations made by Leonard Sax (MD, PhD), I was again reminded of how important it is to incorporate into my classroom instruction lessons on humility, knowledge and making wise decisions through patience and discernment. 

With the invasion of media into the hands and pockets of children and adults, (which comes with the increased bombardment of messages like  "do what feels good now" and "your job is to look out for yourself"), it is particularly difficult for kids (and adults) to avoid making impulsive and selfish decisions. Sax argues that in order for children to grow into mature adults (able to make healthy decisions), parents (and other adults in the child's life) need to model and teach what it means to live out the virtue of 
​humility. ​
 "Why humility? Because humility has become the most un-American of virtues. And partly for that reason, humility today is the most essential virtue for any kid growing up in the United States. Because so many American parents have confused virtue with success" (Sax, 2016). ​

By diving into Proverbs, teachers and parents can help student navigate what humility is, how it is attained, and what it looks like to live a life that reflects how wisdom, knowledge, understanding and discipline help all of us live lives that exhibit this all important (and life changing) virtue. Sax offers the following definition of humility--which can be a used as a tool for comparing and contrasting what the various verses in Proverbs describe humility to be for those who have chosen to live out humility and as declaration of and commitment to their Christian faith. 
"Humility simply means being as interested in other people as you are in yourself. It means that when you meet new people, you try to learn something about them before going off on a spiel about how incredible your current project is. Humility means really listening when someone else is talking, instead of just preparing your own speechlet in your head before you've really heard what the other person is saying. Humility means making a sustained effort to get other people to share their views before trying to inundate them with your own" (Sax, 2016).

So here is my plan for opening up the 2018-2018 school year with my middle school students: Engage in discussing and probing out of Proverbs the definition and application of living a life of humility--first in our classroom, then at home, and extending to living out the virtue of humility to wherever our feet take us. What I am excited about seeing them come to understand isn't just what humility is, but why it is important for living a fulfilling and healthy life. I can't wait to see  how they answer the essential questions: 1) What is humility? 2) How can living out of humility positively impact my present and my future? 3) Why does living with humility matter?
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A Proverb A Day

7/23/2018

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I am heading back into the classroom after several years of being away. As part of my prepping I am generating a “Proverb of the Day” list to instruct my students on language arts and biblical principles at the same time. Thus, my mornings as of late have been spent combing Proverbs for verses on knowledge, wisdom, instruction, understanding, humility, working hands vs. lazy hands and discipline.

This process has been full of reminders and learning for me as I navigate being a teacher, mom, leader, and friend. Mostly, the words have been like honey to my soul, reminding me of why I do what I do and for whom.
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Today, Proverbs 31:25 reminded me again of the woman I strive to be and can be only through Christ who is my source of strength, hope and love. Oh, how I can’t wait for the day when I walk so closely with Jesus and in dignity and strength that I can truly laugh with joy at the days to come.
So far, I have 50 down. . . only 130 to go!  
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    Jaclyn Loween

    EDUCATION
    M. Ed. in Teaching and Learning, St. Mary’s University, Winona, Minnesota 

    B.A. in Communication Arts & Literature Education, grades 
    5-12, Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota

    TEACHING EXPERIENCES

    Bachelor's & Master's program Writing & Communications, Education Instructor, Curriculum Director and Instructor, Writing Instructor,  International Baccalaureate  English Literature & Writing Teacher (South Korea), English Department Writing & Literacy Coach 
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