February Journeyman Class

1. Think about while you read 

In what areas do you think need balance in life?  When in your life have you felt well-balanced, and when have you felt out of balance?  Think of areas like your time, health, relationship with God, your education, money, family or friends, being unforgiving to someone, or other areas. In our government today, what ways do we see balance or things being out of balance?  When you’re a parent what areas do you think will be challenging to balance? (You can ask your parents to see what they think.) As you study this month, think about the principle of balance, and what areas God wants you to use it yourself, and our country to use it. 

2. Read 

• Luke 2:52.   What does this verse teach us about balance in life?  Do you feel well balanced in these areas or not?  If not, what does God want you to do about it?
• The “How Book” – Choose one of the following chapters to read:  1, 11, 12 or an article posted on the yahoo group called “The Well Rounded Christian.” 
• Study a hero of your choice.  Really put some time and effort into this. Who do you admire and want to emulate?  Research this person (ideally from the time period of 1500 to 1850). Take notes about your hero and hand in your notes. At the end of your notes, list the heroic qualities and principles you admire about your hero. Be sure to write one or more of those qualities that you want to develop in yourself. If you can find the principle of balance in his or her life, please share what you found. 
• Read this talk “Truth and Tolerance” by Elder Dallin H. Oaks. 
• Read this page by the LDS Church about religious freedom. In five places you'll see the phrase "READ MORE »." Choose one of these articles and read it. 
• Read this article about how to give a good talk in church (which applies to other settings too). 

3. Watch 

Watch three short videos by the LDS Church about religious freedom on this web page. Ideally, do this together as a family home evening or devotional and then discuss them together. 

4. Research 

Do some research about a current issue in our country or state that relates with religious freedom or being truthful and tolerant. This Utah Eagle Forum site page has some ideas, but feel free to use other sources too.  

4. Email Class Preparation Sheet by Tuesday at noon to Sister Edwards.

5. Create 

Choose one or more of the following: 

• Write a hero report. Hand in your report to Sister Edwards or Sister Cloward.  It won't be graded; we just want to read it. If you'd like to become a better writer, you can write at the top "feedback please." Be sure to include the qualities you most admire about your hero, and your plan to become more of those qualities. Also look for principles or life lessons you learned as you studied this hero. 
• Give a speech (about 3 minutes) about something you studied this week. Use the article about giving talks above for ideas.  You can give a speech about why religious freedom is important to you, about a current issue that relates to it, how you’re working to find balance in a certain area of your life, or a speech about your hero. Be sure to tie in principles that you find, and look for the principle of balance if you can. Also include how you plan to apply what you learned. Use index cards or a paper to write an outline of bullet points, but don’t read the speech to us. 
• Choose something you want to learn more about from this week’s studies from apprentice, journeyman, or master class, or this week’s cultural literacy terms. Research the subject and record your learning somehow. Look for principles as you learn, and a way to apply your learning to your life. Create something that shows what you learned – a poster, a Prezi, a poem, etc. See teaching ideas if you need more ideas. Bring it to class to share.