Hebrew 8/9 Grades
Shalom parents and students!
My name is Dr. Rabeeya and I will be teaching Hoveret 8 of the Neta Hebrew program this trimester. The Hoveret deals with dreams and their psychological and sociological interpretations. Dreams in the Bible as well as the vision of modern Zionists leaders will be discussed and analyzed. In addition, ambitions of individuals and their fulfillment in reality will also be discussed in light of ideological and individual expectations.
The students are required to write a weekly composition on topics related to the subject of the book, to offer short lectures about the subject, and to prepare their daily assignment(s). This year every students is required to send a voice message through their computer in order to offer them a chance to speak Hebrew outside the classroom.
The final exam of the trimester will also be delivered toward the end of November. The student grade will consists of class participation (20%), final Hebrew quarter test (20%), homework (30%), compositions (20%), and projects (10%).
I expect the students to adhere to high standards of this class and to excel in his/her performance throughout the year. I look forward to an exciting year of learning for the students, and I consider the parent to be a partner in this educational environment based on our Jewish values and traditions.
My contact information is as follows:
email: drabeeya@jbha.org
Phone number: (610) 922-2442
The history of the Hebrew language
Why do People Dream?
Trimester 3
Hoveret 8 (A Story from Books
This hoveret deals with books and their importance in the lives of people as sources of information and knowledge. The development of electronic media and its influence on the popularity of books will be explored in light of the new technology and its impact on how people receive information. The literary creativity associated with books will also be taught in connection with the artistic literary demonstration in prose and poetry. In grammar the form hif'il of the sound verbs will be introduced. In syntax the use of subordinate clauses as well as the superlative form will be studied.
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May 24 - June 16
General Announcements
1. Students will take their final exam including the portion on grammar.
2. Extra credit is due by May 28th, after consulting with the instructor.
Assignments
1. In unit 51 it is said that not everyone who writes can become a poet. Students are to address this in an essay stating their opinion on this idea.
2. In unit 53 we will discuss the different attitudes of sellers of books to those who want to purchase books from their stores. Students are to pretend to be booksellers and to write about ways that they can attract the buyer to purchase their books.
3. In unit 55 students are to decide and to write about the factors involved in their decision to buy a new book.
4. In unit 56 students will be asked to utilize the dictionary to find the meaning of verbs in the causative and to write about two books that they read, one that they liked and one that they did not and explain why for each one.
5. In unit 61 students will be asked to choose their favorite animal and to write a short introduction to the book that is designed for children.
6. In unit 62 we will discuss the censorship which is often used in a dictatorship in order to stifle expressions of individuals in a country.
7. We will conclude the year with the analysis of unit 65 by a famous Israeli children's writer, Uri Orlev. Students will be asked to write their conclusion about the life of the writer based on his writing for children.
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