Studies of Religion - Introduction to the Book of Proverbs: 10 Lesson Plans + Marking Rubric (Year 3 to Year 6)

Studies of Religion - Introduction to the Book of Proverbs: 10 Lesson Plans + Marking Rubric (Year 3 to Year 6)

Lessons:
Lesson 1: Wisdom's Treasure Box – What is Proverbs?
Lesson 2: The Wise & the Foolish – Two Paths to Choose
Lesson 3: Words are Powerful – Speak Wisely, Not Foolishly
Lesson 4: Honesty is Best – Truth Builds Trust
Lesson 5: Work Hard, Play Fair – Diligence and Honesty in Action
Lesson 6: Listen Up! – The Wisdom of Good Advice
Lesson 7: Friends Forever – Choosing Wise Companions
Lesson 8: Anger Control – Cool Heads, Wise Hearts
Lesson 9: Humility Wins – Not Prideful, But Wise
Lesson 10: Proverbs for Me – Wisdom for My Life Today
+ Marking Rubric for Lesson 10

Proverbs is like a treasure chest filled with wise advice – little sayings and nuggets of wisdom that have been collected for thousands of years! It's like having super smart people from the past whispering amazing tips in your ear to help you make smart choices today!
Over the next ten lessons, we're going to unlock this treasure chest and discover:
• What exactly wisdom is and why it’s way cooler than just being smart at school!
• The difference between being wise and being… well, let’s just say, not so wise! We’ll learn how to choose the “wise path” in our lives.
• Why our words are super powerful – like magic! – and how to use them for good, not for being mean or causing trouble.
• The secret of honesty and why telling the truth is always the best plan, even when it’s hard.
• Why working hard and being fair are actually really awesome superpowers!
• The amazing power of good advice and why listening to wise grown-ups is actually a super smart thing to do.
• How to spot real friends who are good for us and help us grow, and maybe some friends who… well, maybe not so much!
• How to keep our cool when we get angry and why having a “wise heart” is better than losing our temper.
• Why being humble (not showing off!) is actually way stronger and smarter than being bossy or proud.
• And most importantly, how we can use all this awesome wisdom from Proverbs to make our own lives better and happier, right now!
The Book of Proverbs isn’t just a bunch of old sayings – it’s like a survival guide for life! It's full of practical tips and tricks to help us make good choices, be kind, be smart, and live in a way that makes God happy and makes us happy too! So get ready to become wisdom explorers! We're going to dig into Proverbs, play games, create cool stuff, and learn how to be super smart and wise, just like the people in the Bible!

Each Lesson Plan Offers: Cross Curriculum Opportunities, Materials Needed overview, Explicit Teaching content, Hands-On Learning Tasks, Assessment Suggestions, Differentiation Strategies, Outdoor Learning (if applicable) and Extension Tasks. Also included: 1 Summative Assessment Task at the end of the Unit + an overview of the General Capabilities students will learn across the 10 lessons.

(146 pages)