Hey Schaffer Stars! ✨ Welcome to the course Works page! All of your works are right here below. Choose ANY works below that you want to complete. You do NOT have to complete them in order. Just complete all of them. Remember, you must complete (14) fourteen works by Thursday at 1:00 PM/EST. All NEW works are loaded each weekend. (ALERT - some courses do NOT have 14 works.) 🌟 Professor Dad's Tip: If you ever feel puzzled or curious, just shoot me a message. I'm here to guide you through every twist and turn of our reading adventures. Together, we'll make reading the coolest journey ever! Now, grab your imagination cap and let's embark on a Reading Comprehension extravaganza! 🚀📚
THEOLOGY & LITERATURE WORKS & PROJECTS
Hey awesome Schaffer Kids! 🌟 Imagine diving into a magical world where we explore cool stories about God, discover exciting adventures in the Bible, and chat about why we believe what we believe – that's what Theology, Literature, and Philosophy are all about!
Understand what Theology, Literature ad Philosophy is:
📚 What is Theology? - The study of God. It's basically God Talk: Theology is like having super cool conversations about God. We'll learn about God's amazing character, His love, and what makes Him so awesome! It's like having a chat with your best friend about the biggest superhero ever – God!
📖 What is Literature? - It's basically Story Time: Literature is our ticket to fantastic story adventures! We'll read awesome tales from the Bible and other cool stories that teach us important stuff. It's like being on a treasure hunt for amazing words that make our hearts go "Wow!"
🤔 What is Philosophy? - It's basically sharing Big Thoughts: Philosophy is all about asking big questions like "Why are we here?" and "What's the meaning of life?" It's like using our brain muscles to understand the deep and interesting stuff about our world. Get ready for some brainy and fun discussions!
Understanding your Course Works & Projects
**The Great Adventure: Making Disciples Around the World! 🌍🌟**
Let's dive into the heart of our faith journey using these scriptures: *Theology - God Talk:* Explore Matthew 28:19, where Jesus tells us to go and make disciples of all nations. Discuss what it means to be a disciple and how we can share God's love with others.
*Literature - Story Time:* Read stories from the Bible where people followed Jesus and became disciples, spreading the good news to different places. Discover the exciting adventures of early disciples!
*Philosophy - Big Thoughts:* Put on your thinking cap! 🧢 Discuss why it's important to share God's love with others and how being a disciple makes the world a better place.
*Theology Talk:* Create a travel journal entry as if you were a disciple journeying to a new place to share God's love. Include the people you meet and the adventures you have along the way.
*Literature Exploration:* Write a short story or draw a comic strip about a fictional character who becomes a disciple and travels to spread God's love. What challenges do they face, and how do they overcome them?
*Philosophy Quest:* Imagine you're a philosopher on a quest! 🕵️♂️ Reflect on three big questions about being a disciple, such as "How can I make a difference in the world?" or "Why is sharing God's love important?"
**The Kindness Kingdom: Acts of Love and Compassion 🤗💖**
Let's explore Matthew 25:33-46 and Acts 2:42-46 to understand the power of kindness and compassion:
*Theology - God Talk:* Delve into Matthew 25:33-46, where Jesus teaches about showing kindness to others. Discuss how acts of love are like treasures in God's kingdom.
*Literature - Story Time:* Read stories from Acts 2:42-46 about the early believers sharing everything they had and supporting each other. Learn how kindness built a strong and loving community.
*Philosophy - Big Thoughts:* Put on your thinking cap! 🧢 Reflect on why kindness and compassion are essential in God's kingdom and how we can make a difference by being kind.
**Assignment Adventure: Acts of Kindness Quest 🌈📝**
Choose ONE of the following to do for your Work:
*Theology Talk:* Create a list of acts of kindness inspired by Matthew 25:33-46. How can you make a positive impact on those around you?
*Literature Exploration:* Write a short story or draw a comic strip about characters in Acts 2:42-46 performing acts of kindness. Share the joy of giving and receiving love.
*Philosophy Quest:* Imagine you're a philosopher on a kindness quest! 🕵️♀️ Reflect on three big questions about kindness, such as "How does kindness change the world?" or "Why is compassion important in God's kingdom?"Oneness of God: God's Triple Play Mystery 🕵️♂️🕵️♀️🕵️ Check this out! Theology - God Talk: Let's unravel the mystery of our superhero God! 🦸♂️ Explore how God is like a team of superheroes – God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, all working together as one mighty force. Some people call this the Trinity, but we know this as the Oneness of God - for God is One! Isn't that cool? Literature - Story Time: Our superhero stories come from the Bible – the greatest book of all time! 📖 We'll read thrilling tales about how God reveals Himself in three super cool ways. Philosophy - Big Thoughts: Put on your superhero thinking cap! 🧢 Dive into big questions like "How can God be three in one?" and "Why is it awesome that God is like a superhero team?" Get ready to unlock the secrets of the Trinity!
Assignment Adventure: God's Team Superhero Crest 🛡️🦸♀️🛡️ Choose ONE of the following to do for your Work.
Theology Talk: Design your superhero crest representing God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. How do they work together in perfect harmony?
Literature Exploration: Choose your favorite Bible story that shows God's oneness. Create a comic strip or write a short story to showcase their teamwork.
Philosophy Quest: Imagine you're a superhero detective! 🕵️♂️ Write down three big questions about the Oneness of God and share your thoughts on why it's cool that God is like a superhero team.
The Garden Adventure: Good and Bad Choices Quest 🌳🍎 Check this out! Theology - God Talk: Let's step into the garden where it all began! 🏞️ Explore the story of Creation and how Adam's choices changed everything.
Literature - Story Time: Our adventure stories come from the Bible – the coolest book ever! 📖 We'll read about the Garden of Eden and how Adam's decision led to a super-villain nature. Philosophy - Big Thoughts: Put on your thinking cap! 🧢 Dive into big questions like "Why did Adam's choice matter?" and "How does Jesus turn us into superheroes?" Get ready for a journey through the garden of choices!
Assignment Adventure: Your Superhero Choices Journal 🌟📓 Choose ONE of the following to do for your Work.
Theology Talk: Write a letter to Adam or Eve sharing your thoughts on their choices. How does Jesus help us make superhero choices?
Literature Exploration: Pick a Bible story from the garden and create a comic strip or draw a picture showing the choices made and their impact.
Philosophy Quest: Imagine you're a superhero philosopher! 🕵️♀️ Write down three big questions about choices and how Jesus transforms us into superheroes.