[Teachldsseminary] SM: Joseph Smith History verse

[Esemmom at aol.com]

I have 23 ninth graders and 11 of them have memorized JSH 1:15-20 so far  
this year, with 6 more actively getting closer.  I think all but 2 or 3  will 
pass it off by years end.  The best I've had in 3 years of teaching  Doctrine and 
Covenants/Church History.
 
I have them read it outloud three times a day.  It is easy, since it  reads 
as a story.  I also have the first letters printed out on a sheet if  they need 
it, but most who have thought they did need it, when they began, found  out 
they really didn't.  Reading it outloud reinforces the words to their  memory 
two ways.  First, they are reading the words, second they are saying  it 
outloud so they can audibly retain it.  It works!
 
I also have promised them  "A Cookie As Big As Their Face" when they  pass it 
off for two witnesses.  It is a homemade cookie of their choice  baked in a 
10-inch cake pan.  It equals 2.5 dozen cookies each.   Chocolate chip is the 
current favorite.  They call it the "Got Cookie  Club".
 
They memorize the scripture to the best of their ability, earn the cookie,  
and then they share it with family and friends, both member and  non-member.
 
Like the gospel, they take the cookie (word) and share the "sweetness" with  
those around them!
 
Sister Brown
Boise, Idaho
"Get up in the morning.  Load your handcart.   Head to Zion!"



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