The Parables of Jesus

WebQuest

Grades 4-5

Student Outcomes:

Students will be able to:

1. Assess the style and message of the Parables.

2. Review the Sermon on the Mount.

3. Recognize the teachings of Jesus through the Parables.


detective

Introduction:

Lucy is curious. She wants to find out more about the stories of Jesus. Let's follow her and have fun learning about the Parables of Jesus. Everytime you see Lucy's magnifying glass, click on it to go to a new website.


Procedure:

Before you begin your detective work, make sure you have a Notebook handy. You will need to summarize the Parables, as well as take notes about the Sermon on the Mount. At the end of the WebQuest you will make a Powerpoint presentation to show the class.

Let's get started!


What are Parables?

Read The Parable of the Sower . Write the story in your own words.

Read The Good Samaritan story . What do you think Jesus is trying to tell us in this Parable?

Print this Good Samaritan Award and give it to someone this week.

Parable of the Talents

Print the Parable of the Talents Worksheet and complete.

Read the Sermon on the Mount story

Process:

Now that you have a better idea about the Parables of Jesus, you will write and design a Powerpoint presentation which will include the following:

ONE slide needs to explain what a PARABLE is. (1slide)

Re-tell ONE Parable in your own words. (1 slide)

Explain two sections of The Sermon on the Mount (2-3 slides)

ONE slide must explain what the Sermon on the Mount means in your life. (1 slides)S

Assessment Rubric

Criteria
1 Point
2 Points
3 Points
4 Points
TOTAL
Presentation
Few slides and no overview of presentation
The slides are not in logical order and have incomplete information
The slides are in correct order and are informative
The slides contain important information, colors, and images
Content
Subject knowledge is not evident.
Some knowledge is evident, but some information is missing.
Knowledge is evident in much of the project.
Subject knowledge is evident throughout the presentation.
Communication
Spoken presentation is difficult to follow with no sequence or order.
Spoken and visual presentation is not well integrated, but some organization is evident.
Spoken and visual presentation is well organized. Balanced eye contact is well-maintained.
Effectively integrates spoken and visual presentations. A high degree of organization is evident.

 

       

 

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