Psalm 119:11; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Proverbs 23:7
3 verses to support Bible verse Memorization
child
who is in his peak ability to memorize
rote memorization and the whole method
use what type of memorization?
rote
saying it over and over again
Teacher reads from Bible
Whole method of introducing a verse day 1: step 1
teacher reads again, explaining as read. explain on age level
Whole method of introducing a verse day 1: step 2
Teacher reads again asking students what parts mean
Whole method of introducing a verse day 1: step 3
read again a fourth time; motions may be added
Whole method of introducing a verse day 1: step 4
(optional) say altogether.
Whole method of introducing a verse day 1: step 5
keep going
what should you do if students are unsure of themselves?
two weeks
how long should you use motions?
read passage once and ask students the meaning
Whole method of introducing a verse day 2: step 1
students stand and recite verses with you
Whole method of introducing a verse day 2: step 2
help get wiggles out and ingrain the importance of God's Word
2 reasons to stand when reciting verses
say several times per day until end of the month or grading period
Whole method of introducing a verse day 2: step 3
in lower grades, use motions for the first two weeks
Whole method of introducing a verse day 2: step 4
verses
what should the teachers know?
reference, verses, reference
always do what?
expression and conversational rate
use good what?
oral memorization
K4-1st
primary Bible reader
1st grade has what? Not used in Bible
2-6
what grades use Bible; only for the first 2 weeks
continue with whole set of verses
you can stop and work on specific phrase, but then what should you do?
articulate and enunciate
teacher needs to do what?
as a crutch
Joyful Life has Bible verse cards but don't let students use this as what?
lower
you can utilize Bible Memory verse chart in what grades?
memorizing
a problem with utilizing the bible memory verse chart is you may have a child with a learning disability that struggles with what?
standing/sitting; go back and forth one word at a time
how do you use variety in Bible memorization
month
how long should you give students to memorize scripture
alone with three friends for moral support
when getting graded how do students recite Scripture
still and not give helps
train class to be what when others are being graded?
give a word or phrase help
what should teachers do if a student is struggling while reciting scripture that is graded
negative feedback
teachers should not give what?
A
Students knows the verse/passage: says verse correctly or with just 1 mistake (a missed word, wrong word, or hesitation)
B
Students knows the verse/passage: A few mistakes
C
Student needs help: several mistakes
D
Student is struggling: Many mistakes- requires excessive help
F
Student doesn't know verse/passage: Student obviously does not know verse(s)
repetition
children learn by what?
God, sin, Satan, Salvation, assurance of salvation, Heaven
fundamental doctrine should be drilled:
conviction in the heart of a saved and unsaved child
doctrinal truths stir what?
a child is better established spiritually in the truths of God's Word
the result of doctrinal drill
2 min
Doctrinal drill is drilled approx.
how long per day in Bible class
Introduction
What is only used on the first day of doctrinal drill
the answer
during doctrinal questions make sure students understand what?
Extra questions
for later-in-depth drill; typically starts in 4th grade
Learn reverence for God's Word; Learn location of scripture
2 reasons for sword for sword drill
Learning experience
sword drills are what?; not a time-filler
a reason
sword drills have to have what?
ask different questions before they stand up; you can have different rows call out, but everyone is participating
how can you use variety in sword drills
1. Attention 2. Draw Swords 3. Reference/repeat 4. Charge
the four commands of sword drills
Attention
have Bible ready
what they are looking for
after saying attention what should you tell them before they draw their swords
draw swords
bring Bible up
charge
this is the only word they use to go for sword drills
