This year I’m teaching Elementary Hebrew here at Houston Baptist University on MWF (9:00 – 9:50am). Here are some links to the materials that we’re using for the course.
Syllabus: Get it on the Blackboard course management system homepage for this course.
Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross: Here
Ross Homework Keys: Here
Ross Audio Files: Here
Course Handouts: Here
Dr. Marshall’s Ross Chapter Lectures: Click here to access my YouTube playlist.
Restricted Access (only for those enrolled in class)
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ASSIGNMENT PREP DUE DATES: [note: assignments will be ordered so that the most recent one appears on top]
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Apr 27, 29, & May 1:
MON: [1] Complete the Vocab quiz on Lesson 35 and bring to class. NOTE: the Vocab Quiz on 35 will also include Review Vocab from Lessons 16-20. Upload to Blackboard by end of day Mon. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentation on Lesson 36 (and take notes on the handout). [3] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 36 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
WED: [1] Complete the Vocab quiz on Lesson 36 and bring to class. NOTE: the Vocab Quiz on 36 will also include Review Vocab from Lessons 21-25. Upload to Blackboard by end of day Wed. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentation on Lesson 37 (and take notes on the handout). [3] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 37 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
Wed at Noon: Coffee and Hebrew! (You’ll have to join via Zoom, and make your own coffee!)
FRI: [1] Complete the Vocab quiz on Lesson 37 and bring to class. NOTE: the Vocab Quiz on 37 will include Review Vocab from Lessons 26-30. Upload to Blackboard by end of day Fri. [2] We will finish going over any outstanding HW questions on Lesson 37.
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Apr 20, 22, & 24:
MON: [1] Complete the Vocab quiz on Lesson 33 and bring to class. NOTE: the Vocab Quiz on 33 will also include Review Vocab from Lessons 6-10. Upload to Blackboard by end of day Mon. [2] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 34 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
WED: [1] Complete the Vocab quiz on Lesson 34 and bring to class. NOTE: the Vocab Quiz on 34 will also include Review Vocab from Lessons 11-15. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentation on Lesson 35 (and take notes).
Wed at Noon: Coffee and Hebrew! (You’ll have to join via Zoom, and make your own coffee!)
FRI: [1] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 35 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentation on Lesson 36 (and take notes).
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Apr 13, 15, & 17:
MON: Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 32 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
WED: [1] Complete the Vocab quiz on Lesson 32 and bring to class. NOTE: the Vocab Quiz on 32 will also include Review Vocab from Lessons 1-5. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentation on Lesson 33 (and take notes).
FRI: [1] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 33 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions. [2] Complete Midterm Part 2 (Reproduce the Principal Parts of all Stems). This will be handled like the Part 1 midterm, where you write these down in one sitting as often as you need to. Turn in the best one.
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Apr 6, 8, & 10:
MON: Complete all requirements for Ross Lessons 30-31 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
WED: [1] Complete Quiz on Lessons 30-31 (Combined Hiphil/Hophal quiz) at home. Bring to class session. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentation on Lesson 32 (and take notes).
FRI: No Class: Good Friday Holiday
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Mar 30, Apr 1 & 3:
MON: [1] Complete Quiz on Lessons 27-28 (Combined Piel/Pual quiz) at home. Bring to class session. [2] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 29 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
WED: [1] Complete Quiz on Lesson 29 at home. Bring to class session. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lessons 30-31 (and take notes).
FRI: Complete all requirements for Ross Lessons 30-31 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Mar 23, 25, & 27: (No class Mar 9, 11, 13 due to Spring Break; No class Mar 16, 18, & 20 due to COVID-19 postponement of classes–see here for details)
MON: [1] Turn in Midterm Part 1 (memory work on Qal Strong Verb paradigm). [2] Quiz on Lesson 26 (Niphal stem). [3] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lessons 27-28 (and take notes).
WED: Complete all requirements for Ross Lessons 27-28 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
FRI: [1] Quiz on Lessons 27-28. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 29 (and take notes). [3] Coffee at 11am today!!!
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Mar 2, 4, & 6:
MON: [1] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 26 (and take notes). [2] Before we start completing Lesson 26 drill sheet exercises together in class (you do not have to complete these beforehand), we will go over final questions on Ross Lesson 25 HW from the Ross exercises (we finished the numbers drill sheet on Fri).
WED: [1] Quiz on Lesson 25. [2] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 26 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
FRI: [1] Field any final questions on Lesson 26 HW. [2] Quiz on Lesson 26. [3] Coffee at 11am; Spring Break begins today!!!
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Feb 24, 26 & 28:
MON: [1] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 24 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
WED: [1] We will wrap up HW review for Lesson 24. Be sure to complete all the HW from the Ross textbook. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 25 (and take notes).
FRI: [1] Quiz on Lesson 24. [2] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 25 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Feb 17, 19 & 21:
MON: [1] Quiz on Lesson 22. [2] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 23 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
WED: [1] Quiz on Lesson 23. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 24 (and take notes).
FRI: Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 24 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Feb 10, 12 & 14:
MON: [1] Quiz on Lesson 21. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 22 (and take notes).
WED: Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 22 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
FRI: [1] Quiz on Lesson 22. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 23 (and take notes).
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Feb 3, 5 & 7:
MON: [1] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 20 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 21 (and take notes).
WED: [1] Quiz on Lesson 20. [2] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 21 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
FRI: [1] Quiz on Lesson 21. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 22 (and take notes).
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Jan 27, 29 & 31:
MON: [1] Quiz on Lesson 18. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 19 (and take notes).
WED: [1] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 19 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 20 (and take notes).
FRI: [1] Quiz on Lesson 19. [2] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 20 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Jan 20, 22 & 24:
MON: No class on due to MLK holiday
WED: [1] Quiz on Lesson 17. [2] Be sure you’ve watched the Lesson overviews from Lesson 18. [3] Complete the following Ross Lesson 18 exercises: IBH 18.6 sections A (1-6) and section B (1-6); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions. Note: We will try to work through parsing all the verbs in section C before the end of class, if possible.
FRI: [1] Complete all other requirements for Ross Lesson 18 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 19 (and take notes). Do not complete the HW yet.
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Jan 13, 15, & 17:
MON: [1] Intro to Lesson 17.
WED: [1] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 17 (and take notes). We covered most of the Part 1 material in class, but you should begin on the Part 1 video at time marker 27:20 to view the last few minutes, then watch the Parts 2 & 3 videos, and the Imperfect memory song video. (Click here) [2] Complete the Lesson 17 Drills HW assignment (you’ll do the Ross HW for Friday).
FRI: [1] Complete all other requirements for Ross Lesson 17 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions. [2] Read Lesson 18.
HEBREW II ASSIGNMENTS ARE ABOVE (SPRING 2020)
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Dec 2, 4, & 6:
MON @ 11am: Pour-Over Coffee/Tea session!
MON: [1] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 15 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions. [2] Complete the rest of the Drill Sheet for Lesson 15 on your own. [3] For those who missed Wed, please review the video of what we covered and drilled (I promise you’ll find these 35 minutes *extremely helpful*!!). Click here to watch. [4] Everyone: Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 16 (and take notes). Do not complete the HW yet (but you may begin if you’d like!).
WED: [1] Quiz on Lesson 15. [2] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 14 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
FRI: [1] Quiz on Lesson 16. [2] Final review items/catch-up.
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Nov 25, 27, & 29:
MON: NO Pour-Over Coffee/Tea session since Dr. M is out of town in San Diego for academic conferences!
MON: [1] Quiz on Lesson 14. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 15 (and take notes). Do not complete the HW yet.
WED: Review Lesson 15.
FRI: No Class (Thanksgiving Break).
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Nov 18, 20, & 22:
MON @ 11am: Pour-Over Coffee/Tea session!
MON: [1] Quiz on Lesson 12. [2] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 13 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
WED: [1] Quiz on Lesson 13. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 14 (and take notes). Do not complete the HW yet. [3] Bring Lesson 13 HW for discussion. We will review questions on Lesson 13 HW and then review Lesson 14.
FRI: [1] Quiz on Lesson 13. [2] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 14 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions. (Quiz on Lesson 14 on Monday next week.)
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Nov 11, 13, & 15:
MON @ 11am: Pour-Over Coffee/Tea session!
MON: [1] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 12 (Click here). [2] Start working on completing requirements for Ross Lesson 12 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross–don’t forget the DRILL SHEET!).
WED: [1] Finish the rest of the Lesson 12 HW. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 13 (and take notes).
FRI: [1] Quiz on Lesson 12. [2] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 13 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Nov 4, 6, & 8:
MON @ 12 pm: Pour-Over Coffee/Tea session! (NOTE: we have moved our time back to noon due to an SCT prayer event at 11am.)
MON: If you have not already, listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 11 (2 parts, Click here). Note: we will do a review sheet for Lesson 11 in class. If we are finished before the end of class, we will begin completing requirements for Lesson 11 together.
WED: [1] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 11 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 12 (Click here).
FRI: [1] Quiz on Ross Lesson 11. [2] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 12 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross)
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Oct 28, 30, & Nov 1:
MON @ 11am: Pour-Over Coffee/Tea session!
MON: Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 10 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
WED: [1] Quiz on Ross Lesson 10. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 11 (2 parts, Click here). Note: aside from prepping for the quiz, your only written HW is to take notes as you watch the lesson overview. After quiz, we will do a review sheet for Lesson 11 in class.
FRI: Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 11 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Oct 21, 23, & 25:
MON @ 11am: Pour-Over Coffee/Tea session!
MON: Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 9 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
WED: [1] Quiz on Ross Lesson 9. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 10 (3 parts, Click here). Note: aside from prepping for the quiz, your only written HW is to take notes as you watch the lesson overview. After quiz, we will do a review sheet for Lesson 10 in class.
FRI: Midterm exam (covers Lessons 1-9).
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Oct 14, 16, & 18:
MON @ 11am: Pour-Over Coffee/Tea session!
MON: [1] Quiz on Ross Lesson 8. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 9 (2 parts, Click here). Note: aside from prepping for the quiz, your only written HW is to take notes as you watch the lesson overview. After quiz, we will do a review sheet for Lesson 9 in class.
WED: Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 9 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions. NOTE: The midterm exam that originally was scheduled for today (10-16) has been pushed back 1 week, to Wednesday, 10-23.
FRI: No Class–Fall Break!
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Oct 7, 9, & 11:
MON: Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 7 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
WED: [1] Quiz on Ross Lesson 7. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 8 (2 parts, Click here). Note: aside from prepping for the quiz, your only written HW is to take notes as you watch the lesson overview. After quiz, we will do a review sheet for Lesson 8 in class.
FRI: Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 8 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Sept 30, Oct 2 & 4:
MON @ 11am: Pour-Over Coffee session!
MON: [1] Quiz on Ross Lesson 5. [2] Make sure you have reviewed the Lesson Overview for Lesson 6; I will finish going over the Review Sheet after the quiz.
WED: [1] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 6 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 7 (2 parts, Click here). Note: aside from prepping for the quiz, your only written HW is to take notes as you watch the lesson overview. Here’s the handout for Lesson 7: Noun and Adjective Endings
FRI: [1] Quiz on Lesson 6. [2] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 7 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Sept 23, 25, & 27:
MON @ 11am: Pour-Over Coffee session!
MON: [1] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 4 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 5 (2 parts, Click here). [3] We will finish covering Lesson 4 HW and then begin reviewing Lesson 5.
WED: [1] Quiz on Ross Lesson 4. [2] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 5 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
FRI: [1] Quiz on Ross Lesson 5. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 6 (2 parts, Click here).
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Sept 16, 18, & 20:
MON @ NOON: Pour-Over Coffee session (note: I originally planned to do this at 11, but all the SCT faculty have to be at a faculty meeting at 11, so I’m pushing the coffee back to 12pm). This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee! See you there at 12 noon!
MON: [1] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 3 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 4 (4 parts, Click here). Note: aside from prepping for the quiz, your only written HW is to take notes as you watch the lesson overview. Here are the handouts for Lesson 4:
How to Label Syllables for Tone
WED: [1] Quiz on Ross Lesson 3. [2] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 4 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
FRI: [1] Quiz on Ross Lesson 4. Quiz will be next Monday! [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 5 (2 parts, Click here). Note: aside from prepping for the quiz, your only written HW is to take notes as you watch the lesson overview. [3] We will finish covering Lesson 4 HW and then begin reviewing Lesson 5.
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Sept 9, 11, & 13:
MON: [1] Quiz on Ross Lesson 1. [2] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 2 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
MON @ NOON: Pour-Over Coffee session (note: I originally planned to do this at 11, but all the SCT faculty have to be at a faculty meeting at 11, so I’m pushing the coffee back to 12pm). This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee! See you there at 12 noon!
WED: [1] Quiz on Ross Lesson 2. [2] Listen on Dr. Marshall’s youtube site to the presentations on Lesson 3 (4 parts, Click here). Note: aside from prepping for the quiz, your only written HW is to take notes as you watch the lesson overview. Here are the handouts I use if you don’t have them: Shewa and Syllables; How to Label Syllables for Tone; Practice with Shewa
FRI: Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 3 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions.
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Sept 2, 4, & 6:
MON: No class: Labor Day!
WED: [1] Quiz on Hebrew Alphabet. [2] Bring Lesson 1 HW so we can go over any questions. [3] Read Ross Lesson 2 in preparation for lecture.
WED @ NOON: on Wednesday we’ll do our first Pour-Over Coffee session of the semester. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee! See you there at 12 noon!
FRI: [1] Quiz on Ross Lesson 1. [2] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 2 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions. Instead of doing the written HW on Friday, please do the following: Using your handouts (passed out in class on Wed), please watch and take notes on my Lesson Overview of Ross Lesson 2. There are 3 parts:
Part 1 (https://youtu.be/46PDmPkP-ns): start at time 4:00 (we already covered up to this point!)
Part 2 (https://youtu.be/UkjOYjfJqbk)
Part 3 (https://youtu.be/Vs5tOVmkpsQ)
Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Aug 26, 28, & 30:
MON: Bring syllabus to class.
WED: [1] Read Ross Lesson 1. [2] Practice reciting/memorizing the Hebrew alphabet. Here is a link to the Hebrew Alphabet Song (to the tune of Do-Re-Mi). Please listen to this and sing along with it as you study the Hebrew letters in order. Click here.
FRI: [1] Complete all requirements for Ross Lesson 1 (see link above for Assignments for Each Lesson of Ross); bring homework to class so we can discuss questions. [2] Read Ross Lesson 2 in preparation for lecture.
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