John Mark Kuhns

John Mark Kuhns was born in Arthur, Illinois, and spent most of his developing years near Middlefield, Ohio. He earned a bachelor of arts in biomedical humanities from Hiram College in 2006 with a view toward pursuing a career in medicine. Instead, his 2008 detour into teaching led him to a career in education. He currently teaches grades 9-10 at Faith Builders Christian School.

Sermon on the Mount Test

This short test is an overview of Matthew 5 & 6.

Three Week Subject Plan

This template can be used to plan a specific subject for three weeks. It includes space to write the theme or content of each lesson, as well as materials that are needed. An example is also included.

Oral Interpretation Evaluation Sheet

This sheet will help teachers grade student oral interpretations. It is designed to be used in a public speaking course but could be used in other circumstances.

Novel Analysis Assignment

This assignment walks students through analyzing a novel. It can be customized to reflect a teacher's chosen book. Students are asked to consider five questions about the novel in order to write an essay.

Children's Class Evaluation Form

This assignment will help teachers (and students) evaluate a children's class. It is designed to be used during a public speaking course.

Writing Assignment for "Cry, the Beloved Country"

This assignment provides student with several essay ideas related to Alan Paton's Cry, the Beloved Country.

Speech Evaluation Form

This evaluation form can be used to help students evaluate their peers' speeches.

Guidelines for Book Clubs

This short document outlines the guidelines for 9-10 grade book clubs. The document explains the reason to have book clubs, as well as expectations for the clubs.

Public Speaking Syllabus

This syllabus was used at Faith Builders Christian School in 2020. In this class, students will present speeches, devotionals, and introductions. They will also learn how to prepare an effective speech.

Silas Marner Chapters 1 & 2 Lesson Plan

This lesson plan guides teachers through facilitating a class discussion on the first two chapters of Silas Marner . It includes a brief introduction to George Eliot, as well as lists of discussion questions.

Shakespeare "Julius Caesar" worksheet

This worksheet includes questions for all scenes of Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar . These questions will help students interact with the play.

High School Research Paper Rubric

This rubric will help teachers grade high school research papers. Students are graded in four areas: use of sources, content/organization, mechanics/usage/spelling/formatting, and information literacy. Additionally, there are a...

World Literature Syllabus

This syllabus was used at Faith Builders Christian School in 2018-2019. The main textbooks were World Literature by Abeka Book, Silas Marner by George Eliot, Format Writing by Jensen, and Grammar & Composition 5th ed. by Chapman....

DNA Worksheet

This worksheet helps students learn more about DNA replication and translation. It can be used with BJU Press' Biology textbook.

Cellular Processes Worksheet for BJU Biology

This worksheet is designed to help students learn more about cells and cellular processes. It is a companion to BJU Press' Biology textbook.