Saturday, January 19, 2008

Syllabus, Week 2

Mr. Ditzenberger, 9th Grade Bible
Time: 5 Periods Unit 5-Passover Week: 2 Dates: January 21st-25th
1. Students will reflect upon the meaning of the Passover by writing a paragraph describing what they learned.
2. Students will review the main aspects and symbolism of the Passover and then be assessed on these main points.
3. Students will discuss the N.T. references to the Passover.
4. Students will simulate aspects of the Exodus by performing skits that include an applicable lesson.

Monday
1. Passover
2. Homework: Wednesday Quiz.
3. Homework: Write a paragraph describing what you learned and what you believe is significant about the Passover for your faith.

Tuesday
1. Chalk talk-review of Passover.
2. Verbal Passover review.

Wednesday
1. Passover quiz.
2. 1st Corinthians 11:23-26-discuss.

Thursday
1. Prepare for skits-introduction, body, conclusion (conclusion should include an application of the lesson).

Friday
1. Perform skits.
2. Break day if time allows.

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Syllabus, Week 1

Mr. Ditzenberger, 9th Grade Bible
Time: 5 Periods Unit 5-Passover Week: 1 Dates: January 14th -18th
1. Students will discover the symbolism of the Passover feast in a Christian context.
2. Students will identify the different foods of the Passover, why they are eaten, and where they are placed on the Jewish table.
3. Students will reflect upon the meaning of the Passover by writing a paragraph describing what they learned.

Monday
1. Take Exodus 1-14 Quiz (review)-open book test.
2. Lesson 1-the importance of remembering. How the Passover (Seder) is a memory tool.
3. Assign items to bring. Friday.

Tuesday
1. Exodus 12:1-14. Make a list of what is taught about the Passover.
2. Exodus 12:15-20-Passover process.
3. Meal items handout. Memorize the items and their meaning (due Thursday) and their place in the dinner set-up.

Wednesday
1. No Apologies

Thursday
1. Passover quiz.
2. Reminder-bring in items tomorrow for celebration.

Friday
1. Passover service.
2. Reflective paragraph on what they learned.