FINAL E^2 CLASS

Our final class will be held Thursday, June 4th from 4:00-9:00pm. We will be having a Les Mis party. We'll discuss, share inspirements, eat dinner, play our cultural literacy game, and watch an edited version of the Les Mis movie.



Read: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (Yes, the almost 1500-page unabridged edition)

Take notes: Take notes on the principles that you come across in the book. How do they relate to your life? What did you learn about yourself reading this book?

Cultural Literacy: Make a plan for memorizing your cultural literacy terms this month.
1. Bastille
2. Bourbons
3. George Danton
4. dinvine right of kings
5. French Revolution
6. guillotine
7. Jacobins
8. Louis XIV
9. Louis XVI
10. Jean-Paul Marat
11. Marie Antoinette
12. Napoleon Bonaparte
13. Reign of Terror
14. Cardinal Richelieu
15. Robespierre
16. Sun King
17. Battle of Trafalgar
18. Congress of Vienna
19. Battle of Waterloo
20. Honore de Balzac
21. Charles Baudelaire
22. convent
23. Gustave Flaubert
24. Fransciscans
25. Victor Hugo
26. The Hunchback of Notre Dame
27. Les Miserables
28. nun
29. philosopes


Write a final paper or blog post about what you learned from this book. Make sure to include what principles that you took away from your readings and notes. Take your final paper to class when we discuss the book.

Create: Pick a way from the list below to present what you learned from the book and how you can apply it to your life. Pick a different option than you've chosen in the past.
1. Write a poem
2. Make a poster board presentation
3. Write and present a speech
4. Draw a picture about what you learned
5. Create a painting or a sculpture about what you learned
6. Bring an object lesson to share
7. Build something to represent what you learned
8. Play a song on an instrument that represents what you learned
9. Compose a song based on what you learned
10. Make a video about what you learned
11. Write a letter to someone sharing the principles that you learned and how you want to apply them to your life
12. Compare and contrast two characters of the book and the outcome of their decisions
13. Think of another creative way you can present the lessons that you learned from this book and get it approved by Brother or Sister Pack

Please email a discussion question to Sister Pack by Wednesday, June 3rd.

Please be prepared to share your inspirement at the beginning of class.

REMEMBER to study for our Cultural Literacy game that we will be playing:)

MARCH E^2 CLASS

**We have a family conflict on the day we originally scheduled this class. We would like to hold it on Friday, March 27th. If there is a conflict with this date please let us know. If there are enough people that want to attend class that are unable to on this date we will look to reschedule class for a different day.

Read: Hubener vs. Hitler by Richard Lloyd Dewey

Take notes: Take notes of how the book correlates with our monthly doctrine that we are studying of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Do you think that Helmuth Hubener showed discipleship in the actions that he chose to defy the German governement under Adolf Hitler? Why or why not? Take notes on specific examples and bring them to class. 

Cultural Literacy: Make a plan for memorizing your cultural literacy terms this month.
1. Allies
2. Auschwitz
3. Axis Powers
4. blitzkrieg
5. Battle of the Bulge
6. Neville Chamberlain
7. Winston Churchill
8. concentration camp
9. Dachau
10. D-Day
11. Dunkirk
12. Adolf Eichmann
13. fascism
14. Final Solution
15. der Fuher
16. Gestapo
17. Joseph Goebbels
18. Herman Goering
19. goose step
20. Heinrich Himmler
21. Adolf Hitler
22. Holocaust
23. Luftwaffe
24. Maginot Line
25. Marshall Plan
26. master race
27. Mein Kampf
28. Bernard Montgomery
29. Munich Pact
30. Nazis
31. Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact
32. 1939-1945
33. Invasion of Normandy
34. Nuremberg trials
35. Invasion of Poland
36. Free French Resistance
37. Royal Air Force
38. SS
39. Battle of Stalingrad
40. Third Reich
41. u-boats
42. V-E Day
43. war crimes
44. World War II
45. Yalta Agreement

Write a final paper or blog post about what you learned from this book. Make sure to include what principles that you took away from your readings and notes. Take your final paper to class when we discuss the book.

Create: Pick a way from the list below to present what you learned from the book and how you can apply it to your life. Pick a different option than you've chosen in the past.
1. Write a poem
2. Make a poster board presentation
3. Write and present a speech
4. Draw a picture about what you learned
5. Create a painting or a sculpture about what you learned
6. Bring an object lesson to share
7. Build something to represent what you learned
8. Play a song on an instrument that represents what you learned
9. Compose a song based on what you learned
10. Make a video about what you learned
11. Write a letter to someone sharing the principles that you learned and how you want to apply them to your life
12. Compare and contrast two characters of the book and the outcome of their decisions
13. Think of another creative way you can present the lessons that you learned from this book and get it approved by Brother or Sister Pack

Please email a discussion question to Sister Pack by Thursday, March 26th.

Please be prepared to share your inspirement at the beginning of class.

REMEMBER to study for our Cultural Literacy game that we will be playing:)

FEBRUARY E^2 CLASS

Read: Scientific Discoveries that Build Testimonies and Strengthen Faith by Dan Neville

**I have extra copies of the book that the author has generously supplied for each family that comes to class. If you need a copy and plan on attending class, let me know and I can arrange to get you one.

**This class has a new date. We will be meeting on Thursday, February 19th from 7-9pm at the Pack home.

Very Important: Please spend time and make an extra special inspirement this month. I think it would be very rewarding for our guest speaker to hear all that we've learned from the book that he wrote. What an opportunity for us to share what we learn with the author of this month's book!

Take notes: Take notes of how the book correlates with our monthly doctrine that we are studying of the plan of salvation. Specifically, why is it important to seek learning by study and also by faith. What are examples from the book of this principle and the blessings that flow from living it?

Cultural Literacy: We will not have cultural literacy terms this month because we will have a special opportunity to have the author, Dan Neville, come and speak to us. We want to give him as much time as he needs!

Write a final paper or blog post about what you learned from this book. Make sure to include what principles that you took away from your readings and notes. Take your final paper to class when we discuss the book.

Create: Pick a way from the list below to present what you learned from the book and how you can apply it to your life. Pick a different option than you've chosen in the past.
1. Write a poem
2. Make a poster board presentation
3. Write and present a speech
4. Draw a picture about what you learned
5. Create a painting or a sculpture about what you learned
6. Bring an object lesson to share
7. Build something to represent what you learned
8. Play a song on an instrument that represents what you learned
9. Compose a song based on what you learned
10. Make a video about what you learned
11. Write a letter to someone sharing the principles that you learned and how you want to apply them to your life
12. Compare and contrast two characters of the book and the outcome of their decisions
13. Think of another creative way you can present the lessons that you learned from this book and get it approved by Brother or Sister Pack

Please be prepared to share your inspirement in class. Remember, we get to share them with the author:)

JANUARY E^2 CLASS

Read: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Take notes: Take notes of how the book correlates with our monthly doctrine that we are studying of the Godhead. Specifically, how you think Jane's testimony of her divinity was strengthened through her learning and education? Bring examples in the book to class.

Cultural Literacy: Make a plan for memorizing your cultural literacy terms this month.
1. Charlotte and Emily Bronte
2. Jane Eyre
3. British Empire
4. Commonwealth
5. Oliver Cromwell
6. Benjamin Disraeli
7. William Ewart Gladstone
8. Jack the Ripper
9. Florence Nightingale
10. Rothschilds
11. Queen Victoria
12. Victorian Period
13. Industrial Revolution
14. White Man's Burden
15. Duke of Wellington
16. Wuthering Heights
17. Romanticism
18. Allusion
19. Paradise Lost
20. Sir Walter Scott
21. Caligula
22. Samson
23. Apollo
24. Byronic Hero
25. Blake William
26. Lord George Gordon Byron
27. Gulliver's Travels
28. Bildungsroman**
**This term is found on the search of the term "Jane Eyre" on Wikepedia. I loved it too much to leave it out!

Write a final paper or blog post about what you learned from this book. Make sure to include what principles that you took away from your readings and notes. Take your final paper to class when we discuss the book.

Create: Pick a way from the list below to present what you learned from the book and how you can apply it to your life. Pick a different option than you've chosen in the past.
1. Write a poem
2. Make a poster board presentation
3. Write and present a speech
4. Draw a picture about what you learned
5. Create a painting or a sculpture about what you learned
6. Bring an object lesson to share
7. Build something to represent what you learned
8. Play a song on an instrument that represents what you learned
9. Compose a song based on what you learned
10. Make a video about what you learned
11. Write a letter to someone sharing the principles that you learned and how you want to apply them to your life
12. Compare and contrast two characters of the book and the outcome of their decisions
13. Think of another creative way you can present the lessons that you learned from this book and get it approved by Brother or Sister Pack

Please be prepared to share your inspirement at the beginning of class.

Please study for our Cultural Literacy game that we will be playing:)

NEW NAME, NEW BOOKS

Here is the new schedule for next semesters E^2 classes:

Class will be held at the Pack home (2002 N. 950 W., Clinton) from 7-9pm.

January 23rd: Jane Eyre

February 20th: Scientific Discoveries that Build Testimonies and Strengthen Faith (This is a free book that we will hand out in January's E^2 class)

March 20th: Hubener vs. Hitler

April 17th: 1st half of Les Miserables

May 15th: 2nd half of Les Miserables

Please let me know if you have any questions!

NOVEMBER MASTER CLASS

**Please note that this class will be held on a Thursday night: December 4th, from 7-9pm.

Week 1:

Read: The Lincoln Hypothesis to chapter 6.

Take notes: As you're reading throughout the month, pay attention to two things:

1. How the reading corresponds with the theme of the month, as well as the weekly themes:
Month: "What holds my attention, holds me"
Week 1: Focus

AND

2. We are planning on doing a debate simulation for Master class. We are going to take Timothy Ballard's challenge and put the book on trial. Please pay attention while you are reading to the different sides of the debate. Be a prosecutor and a defender. You never know what team you'll be a part of that night :)

Ponder: Look at the list of ideas of what you can create on the last week, think about what you’ll do.

Cultural Literacy: Make a plan for memorizing your cultural literacy terms this month.
1. Appomattox Court House
2. Blue and the Gray
3. John Wilkes Booth
4. Battle of Chancellorsville
5. Stephen A. Douglas
6. Emancipation Proclamation
7. David Farragut
8. Battle of Gettysburg
9. Gettysburg Address
10. Ulysses S. Grant
11. Stonewall Jackson
12. Robert E. Lee
13. Abraham Lincoln
14. Lincoln-Douglas Debates
15. Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address
16. Monitor versus Merrimack
17. William Tecumeseh Sherman
18. Sherman's march to the sea
19. Fort Sumter
20. Union
21. Confederacy
22. Lincoln Memorial
23. General George B. McClellan**
24. Guano Bill **
25. Sullivan Ballou**
26. Elder Matthias F. Cowley**
27. Julia Ward Howe**
28. Amanda Smith**
29.  Harriet Jacobs**
30. William H. Seward**
**These terms are found in The Lincoln Hypothesis book and NOT in the Cultural Literacy book

Discuss: As you are reading, share any interesting thoughts that you've had about the book on the discussion blog. Also, respond to what others have shared too!


Week 2:

Read: The Lincoln Hypothesis to chapter 12.

Take notes: As you're reading throughout the month, pay attention to two things:

1. How the reading corresponds with the theme of the month, as well as the weekly themes:
Month: "What holds my attention, holds me"
Week 2: Charity

AND

2. Continue to pay attention while you are reading to the different sides of the debate. Remember to be a prosecutor and a defender. 

Cultural Literacy: Continue learning Cultural Literacy terms.

Discuss: As you are reading, share any interesting thoughts that you've had about the book on the discussion blog. Also, respond to what others have shared too!

Week 3:

Read:  Finish reading The Lincoln Hypothesis.

Take notes: As you're reading throughout the month, pay attention to two things:

1. How the reading corresponds with the theme of the month, as well as the weekly themes:
Month: "What holds my attention, holds me"
Week 3: Remember and Week 4: Decide

AND

2. Continue to pay attention while you are reading to the different sides of the debate. Remember to be a prosecutor and a defender. 

Cultural Literacy: Continue learning Cultural Literacy terms.

Discuss: As you are reading, share any interesting thoughts that you've had about the book on the discussion blog. Also, respond to what others have shared too!

Week 4:

Write a final paper or blog post about what you learned from this book. Make sure to include what principles that you took away from your readings and notes. Take your final paper to class when we discuss the book.

Create: Pick a way from the list below to present what you learned from the book and how you can apply it to your life. Pick a different option than you chose month.
1. Write a poem
2. Make a poster board presentation
3. Write and present a speech
4. Draw a picture about what you learned
5. Create a painting or a sculpture about what you learned
6. Bring an object lesson to share
7. Build something to represent what you learned
8. Play a song on an instrument that represents what you learned
9. Compose a song based on what you learned
10. Make a video about what you learned
11. Write a letter to someone sharing the principles that you learned and how you want to apply them to your life
12. Compare and contrast two characters of the book and the outcome of their decisions
13. Think of another creative way you can present the lessons that you learned from this book and get it approved by Brother or Sister Pack

Discuss: Continue the discussion on the blog...

Cultural Literacy: Continue learning Cultural Literacy terms and be prepared for our game at Master class!

Email: Let Sister Pack know which side you would prefer to debate for our simulation at Master class. Email to natesarapack@hotmail.com by Monday, December 1st. I'll post if you'll be a defender or prosecutor on the yahoo group by Wednesday, Dec 3rd.

OCTOBER MASTER CLASS

Week 1:

Read: Bonds That Make Us Free to Ch.6 OR
Leadership and Self-Deception Part 1: Self-Deception and the "Box"

Write and Email:In thinking about and observing the power of being honest with yourself about your weaknesses and self-betrayals, what have been your insights? If you haven't been discovering weaknesses and self-betrayals in yourself, what do you think might be holding you back? What do you think holds other back? Email your thoughts to Sis. Housholder

Ponder: Look at the list of ideas of what you can create on the last week, think about what you’ll do.

Cultural Literacy: Make a plan for memorizing your cultural literacy terms this month.
1. altruism
2. cognitive development
3. compulsion
4. delusion
5. egocentric
6. empathy
7. extrovert
8. introvert
9. narcissism
10. nonverbal communication
11. Pavlov's dogs
12. psyche
13. psychiatry
14. psychology
15. psychotherapy
16. sociology
17. type A personality
18. type B personality
19. value judgment
20. Am I my brother’s keeper
21. Love your enemies
22. Turn the other cheek
23. Actions speak louder than words
24. The chickens have come home to roost
25. Don't cry over spilt milk
26. Don't cut off your nose to spite your face
27. Give the devil his due
28. It's never too late to mend
29. Let bygones be bygones
30. Make haste slowly
31. To err is human to forgive is divine

Week 2:

Read: Bonds That Make Us Free to Ch.11 OR
Leadership and Self-Deception Part 2: How We Get in the Box

Write and Email:Write a story of collusion or about a time when you found yourself "in the box" from your own observation or experience. You may want to do this by filling out a diagram like the one on page 167 in Bonds That Make Us Free. Email your story to Sister Housholder and Sister Pack.

Cultural Literacy: Continue learning Cultural Literacy terms.

Week 3:

Read:  Finish reading Bonds That Make Us Free OR
Leadership and Self-Deception Part 3: How We Get out of the Box

Write and Email: Get yourself out of the box this week when you notice you are in it. Write your experience or consider a situation in which you need to forgive. Have you made the attempt before? What went wrong? What will genuine forgiveness require in this case? Is there anyone, in your experience, who seems to have lived the principle of forgiving, at least in part? What do you think has been the experience of living for this person? What kind of influence has he or she had on others? 

Cultural Literacy: Continue learning Cultural Literacy terms.


Week 4:

Write a final paper or blog post about what you learned from this book throughout the month. Did this book change you? If so, how? Do you plan to move forward a changed person? Make a plan to how you are going to accomplish that and start doing it! Take your writing to Journeyman on Wednesday for review. Take your final paper to class when we discuss the book.

Create: Pick a way from the list below to present what you learned from the book and how you can apply it to your life. Pick a different option than you chose last month.
1. Write a poem
2. Make a poster board presentation
3. Write and present a speech
4. Draw a picture about what you learned
5. Create a painting or a sculpture about what you learned
6. Bring an object lesson to share
7. Build something to represent what you learned
8. Play a song on an instrument that represents what you learned
9. Compose a song based on what you learned
10. Make a video about what you learned
11. Write a letter to someone sharing the principles that you learned and how you want to apply them to your life
12. Compare and contrast two characters of the book and the outcome of their decisions
13. Think of another creative way you can present the lessons that you learned from this book and get it approved by Brother or Sister Pack

Cultural Literacy: Continue learning Cultural Literacy terms and be prepared for our game at Master class!

Email: Email a personal experience or a made up experience where a person is or has lived in a self-deceiving way, or, when they were "in the box." (We will maintain confidentiality if you choose to share a personal experience :))We will be role-playing these during Master class. Please email these to Sister Pack and Sister Housholder no later than Wednesday, November 5th. This will help us know who to expect at class.