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8 C P H . O R G / C U R R I C U L U M GRADE 5 TEACHER GUIDE SAMPLE 2 3 4 P R E A S S E S S M E N T S Create a simple timeline template or have students draw a simple timeline on their own paper. Instruct students to write. If you've created the template, include these on your page: "Transfiguration of Jesus" at the start of the timeline and "Ascension of Jesus" at the end of the timeline. Make sure students have timelines that are long enough (they may need multiple pieces of paper or some kind of rolled paper) to allow them plenty of space to write in the middle. Tell students to fill in as many events as they can think of with pencil between the two events already written down. Allow students to copy from you words that they may need or draw pictures. Remember that this is not an assessment of writing or spelling. Guide them to especially think about Holy Week and the events that took place after Easter. To promote teamwork and collaboration, you can have students choose to partner up or work on their own. If there are students who do not have as strong of a Bible knowledge background, you may purposefully guide them to work with a student who you know has a deeper understanding of the biblical events (each child should still create his or her own timeline). When the timeline is as filled in as they can make it, have them turn it in to you to keep until the end of the unit. P R O J E C T I D E A S ● Have students work in groups to present a living por- trait of one of the events from this unit. ● Tell students to use molding clay to make a figure of a primary character from this unit or have them work in small groups or as a class to use molding clay and oth- er art media to make a diorama of one of the lessons. ● Have students pretend to interview people during Holy Week and record them (someone in the crowd on Palm Sunday, a disciple at the Last Supper, a guard arresting Jesus in Gethsemane, Pilate or his wife, a person in the crowd at Jesus' crucifixion, the thief on the cross, one of the Emmaus disciples, and so forth). ● Have students work in groups to sequence pictures of the events of the first Easter. ● Have students conduct research into the historical events that were taking place in other areas of the world at the time of Jesus' last days on earth during Holy Week and following His resurrection. ● Have students work together in groups to plan ways to share the Good News of what Jesus has done for us. Possibilities include through a newsletter, radio spot, video segment, or TV commercial. Encourage students to carry out their plans. L O O K A H E A D ● Create, p. 238 Make a song about Jesus' trans- figuration. ● Works of Love, p. 242 Make snacks for the sick, shut-in. ● Worship Life, p. 246 Plan a "hosanna" parade. ● Create, p. 262 Arrange for oven access and bring ingredients for a snack. ● Postassessments, p. 275 Use the preassessments to inform the postassessments. ● Searching Further, p. 276 Research symbols of Jesus' resurrection . I N T O T H E W O R L D You've likely heard it many times in your classroom: "I get to go first!" It's human nature to put ourselves before others. Even Jesus' disciples argued about who was the greatest. But Jesus calls His people to serve, not to be served. Jesus said, "Whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many" (Mark 10:44–45). The Church has many organizations that reach out in love and mercy to meet the needs of those who are suffering, poor, or in need of help or encouragement. How do you choose an organization to support or a need to address? Look at your school, your church, and your community and discover what the needs are. Here are some ideas for serving others: ● Gather groups of students to clean up the grounds at the school, at the church, or at members' homes. ● Assemble packages for those who serve in the armed forces. Ask your church for the names of members in the military. Gather nonperishable snacks, lip balm, devotion books, and notes from students. ● Gather funds to buy fleece and make tied blankets. Donate to a ministry that collects blankets for those in need. Pray for the person who will receive the blanket. ● Bake cookies to take to your local fire or police station. Include thank- you cards that share Bible verses. UNIT 7 Unit Prep

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