Posted in The Principle Approach: A Summary
Word Study Format The Word Study Format incorporates the 1828 Dictionary. However, the Word Study Format is “much more than going to a dictionary simply to define a word”. It “provides the pathway of reflective thinking and deductive reasoning derived from the revelation of Scripture.”
The process of the Word Study Format:
- The word is defined from the 1828 Dictionary and key words underlined within the definition
- Relevant Scriptures are recorded
- Personal definitions written within our own words or our children’s words
This was my study of “History” based on the Word Study Format. But please know, this was for my study of an entire subject and not something you would do on every word you look up. Who wants to be in school all day? However, it may give a good example of an exhaustive approach. Everything that I've done from here is certainly less. Also, my older kids were in Jr. High when we went over these notes. J
History
Key Word Defined:
History is…
- An account of facts, particularly of facts respecting nations or states; a narration of events in the order in which they happened, with their causes and effects; and/or an account of the origin, life and actions of an individual person.
- Narration; verbal relation of facts or events; story.
- Description; an account of things that exist.
- Knowledge of facts and events.
Narration: The act of telling or relating the particulars of an event;
Account: Narrative; relation; statement of facts; recital of particular transactions and events, verbal or written; as an account of the revolution in
Facts: Any thing done, or that comes to pass; an act; a deed; an effect produced or achieved; an event.
Events: That which comes, arrives or happens; that which falls out; any incident good or bad
Order: Regular disposition or methodical arrangement of things; a word of extensive application; as the order of troops or parade, etc. Good order is the foundation of all good things.
Cause: That which produces an effect; that which impels into existence, or by its agency or operation produces what did not before exist; that by virtue of which any thing is done; that from which any thing proceeds, and without which it would not exist.
Effect: That which is produced by an agent or cause; as the effect of luxury; the effect of intemperance. Poverty, disease, and disgrace are the natural effects of dissipation.
Story: An oral or written narrative of a series of facts or events.
Relevant Scriptures recorded:
For God has allowed us to know the secret of His plan, and it is this: He purposed long ago in His sovereign will that all human history should be consummated (completed) in Christ.. (Ephesians 1:9-10--Phillips)
The creation waits in eager expectation…that the creation itself will be liberated…and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. (Romans 8:19-22)
Personal Definitions:
History is a narration of events in the order in which they happened, with their causes and effects. History is also the details of the life and actions of individual persons.
§ Narration—The act of telling or relating the details of an event.
§ Event—That which happens
§ Causes—That which makes something happen
§ Effect—That which is produced by a cause. {For example, death and disease are natural effects of sin.}
Biblical Principles:
- Jesus Christ is the focal point of all history.
- He is our redemption for sin.
- Creation also waits for Jesus’ redemption
Note: It’s a lot easier to do the Word Study Format using the on-line 1828 Dictionary—just cut and paste definitions. The only things you’re typing out are your personal reflections/definitions.
This was the outline of “History” I put together for my kids outline copywork…
History
I. History is Christ, His Story. {HiStory}
a. “For God has allowed us to know the secret of His plan, and it is this: He purposed long ago in His sovereign will that all human history should be consummated (completed) in Christ. —Ephesians 1:9-10 (Phillips)
II. Jesus Christ is the focal point of all human history.
a. He is our redemption for sin.
i. Redemption means Jesus bought us back from the consequences of sin—separation from God.
b. Ancient history looked forward to the coming of Christ.
c. Modern history looks backward upon
d. Creation also waits for Jesus’ redemption
i. “The creation waits in eager expectation…that the creation itself will be liberated…and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. (Romans 8:19-22)
III. History is a narration of events in the order in which they happened, with their causes and effects. History is also the details of the life and actions of individual persons.
a. Narration—The act of telling or relating the details of an event.
b. Event—That which happens
c. Causes—That which makes something happen
d. Effect—That which is produced by a cause. {For example, death and disease are natural effects of sin.}
IV. History is the autobiography of God—His Story of Love, Mercy, and Redemption.
V. History is providential showing the hand of God in history as he provides for our future.
The same thing can be done by a lapbook, oral discussion and you write down their thoughts, or any method that works for your family. There is no one right way. Your child’s retention is what matters. My thoughts are to set reasonable goals for recording and simply work through it quarter by quarter.
