Aquinas Academy Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I could do with some inspiration in this area. :) What have you memorised that you thought was really useful or really enjoyed? What do you consider the most important things to memorise in each subject? I have a feeling I saw a thread about this not too long ago, but I can't find it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter's Moon Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I took my ideas from this thread on the K-8 board. I have a page printed out with a few key selections that I work on at different times. Bible 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Song of Solomon 8:6-7 The Doctrine and Covenants D&C 88:40-41 Qu'ran Surat al-Fatiha (Opening Chapter) Buddhism A quote from Siddharta Hinduism Hindu Prayer for Peace The Islam and Hindu works are being memorized in English. They're beautiful in their original languages, but because I don't understand the languages, eventually they would just become mumblings and not given justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I could do with some inspiration in this area. :) What have you memorised that you thought was really useful or really enjoyed? What do you consider the most important things to memorise in each subject?I have a feeling I saw a thread about this not too long ago, but I can't find it now. My first thought when I saw your question was "Her friends' phone numbers" :lol: But seriously, we have a copy of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that we use during the school year. One question each week starting in 10th grade and they'll have it by the end of their senior year. No, Westminster isn't exactly what my denomination believes. But since I am a "as long as they preach the truth (Bible), small differences in philosophy don't matter" person, I'm fine with it. It also gives us a jumping off point when I really differ from what the book says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigid in NC Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Last year we read Hamlet and my ds memorized part of Hamlet's "To be or not to be" soliloquy. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Ds will be studying American History beginning in August. His list: Pre-amble to the Constitution A portion of the Declaration of Independence The Gettysburg Address Part of "I Have Dream" I Cor:13 plus 14:vs.1 Several Psalms and some proverbs The Road Not Taken - Frost If - Kipling Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie Q Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I'm having my son memorize some inspirational poems and sections of the Bible. Poems that I memorized in school, still enjoy recalling, and plan to have my son memorize include "If" by Kipling, "Opportunity" by Sill, and "Eldorado" by Poe. I was on a Bible quiz team in high school (about a hundred years ago - or maybe it just feels that way :) ) and memorized entire books of the NT. Although I can no longer leap from my seat and recite passages complete with reference, I still find it very helpful to recall the verses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) 10th grader...last year it was The Raven by Poe and this year it is The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Coleridge..but it is soooo long I am splitting it up between groups in the writing class I teach for them to recite at the end of the year. Oh, forgot to add I choose pieces with a feel and/or strong rhyming for ease of memorization...also pieces we can dig deeper into the meaning. Edited June 28, 2011 by ma23peas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 A list of ways to elaborate on essay test questions. Advantages and disadvantages, applications, connections, development, ... I'm hoping to get it so he can reel it off like who, what, etc. We're gearing up for harder CC classes. (He's had a few skill-oriented ones.) Not very inspiring, I know. This summer, I am going to make him relearn the presidents and hopefully next fall we'll relearn that long rhyme about the kings of England. -Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquinas Academy Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 I took my ideas from this thread on the K-8 board. I have a page printed out with a few key selections that I work on at different times. Bible 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Song of Solomon 8:6-7 The Doctrine and Covenants D&C 88:40-41 Qu'ran Surat al-Fatiha (Opening Chapter) Buddhism A quote from Siddharta Hinduism Hindu Prayer for Peace The Islam and Hindu works are being memorized in English. They're beautiful in their original languages, but because I don't understand the languages, eventually they would just become mumblings and not given justice. Great ideas Stephanie! We're studying the middle ages next year, so I think parts of the Qu'ran would be great to memorise. My first thought when I saw your question was "Her friends' phone numbers" :lol: :lol: Last year we read Hamlet and my ds memorized part of Hamlet's "To be or not to be" soliloquy. :) Do you mind sharing what part of it you memorised? I think this would be great to do. This summer, I am going to make him relearn the presidents and hopefully next fall we'll relearn that long rhyme about the kings of England. -Nan The kings and queens of England will be perfect for DD to memorise. And I supposed we ought to do the Canadian and British prime ministers as well as the American presidents. She end up wishing she didn't have tri-citizenship. I love these ideas! Anyone else want to share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigid in NC Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Do you mind sharing what part of it you memorised? I think this was to me (about Hamlet). :) We memorized the first 21 lines of the soliloquy: "To be or not to be . . ." to "with a bare bodkin?" ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquinas Academy Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 I think this was to me (about Hamlet). :) We memorized the first 21 lines of the soliloquy: "To be or not to be . . ." to "with a bare bodkin?" ;) Thanks! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigid in NC Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 My rising freshman is memorizing more of the periodic table. :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani3boys Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 This year my 9th grader will memorize all of Hebrews and 1&2 Peter. He will also work on some poetry, but I'm not sure what it will be yet. He will also have some memorization for confirmation this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillary in KS Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 LOL! My sophomore is memorizing the book of Obadiah this summer. He does a LOT of memorization of Scripture during the school year, but during the summer he wanted to memorize something unusual. :D My younger two sons are memorizing "IF," by Rudyard Kipling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Shakespeare, always Shakespeare, plus a Mozart sonata. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 (edited) DD will be memorizing the rest of James (she has already learned chapters 1 & 2). I'd also love to have her memorize Robert Frost's "Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening" and "The Road Not Taken". I learned those in 8th grade and can still recite all of "Stopping..." and some of the other one. I love Robert Frost! So, if they include the time period in her history or Lit. class, I'll have her learn those. I'd like her to memorize a poem or short essay in Spanish. Also, she'll probably be learning The Gettysburg Address, Preamble, etc., since she's taking American History and English/Lit. classes at a homeschool co-op. Edited June 29, 2011 by Brindee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChemMommy Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 A list of ways to elaborate on essay test questions. Advantages and disadvantages, applications, connections, development, ... I'm hoping to get it so he can reel it off like who, what, etc. We're gearing up for harder CC classes. (He's had a few skill-oriented ones.)Not very inspiring, I know. This summer, I am going to make him relearn the presidents and hopefully next fall we'll relearn that long rhyme about the kings of England. -Nan Do you have a list of ways to elaborate on essay questions that you could share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChemMommy Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 This may sound weird, but we have having our kids memorize hymns. I think that it works on rhythm and poetry nicely, pushes them on vocabulary, and will lead to lifetime enjoyment of worship services. I think that so many teens dislike traditional worship because they don't recognize the hymns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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