Stories, parables and literature allow students to visualize different people, holidays, customs and traditions within a particular religion in a more concrete way. There are many books related to Christianity that teachers can use to help students form a deeper understanding of the religion and the people who practice it. In this activity, students will illustrate the plot of a Christian story.
This example is about the story of Jesus' birth or the Nativity.
There are many other engaging books that introduce students to the traditional parables and stories relating to Christianity. Teachers can use books and also videos that help illustrate different aspects of the religion. Here are some suggestions:
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Objective: After listening to the story, create a narrative storyboard that includes important details from the beginning, middle, and end of the story.
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Requirements: Beginning, Middle, and End of the story
Teachers can make a list of all the Christian stories and Parables that are appropriate for discussion in class. Students can also participate and recommend any story they want to discuss. For instance, “The Easter Story”, “Who was Jesus?”, “Who was Mother Teresa?” are some stories that can be used in class.
Teachers can divide the class into groups of 3-4 students. Each group can select one story for discussion and analysis. Guide the students on how they can discuss different parts of the story and present their analysis of different events.
Once students have been divided into groups, ask each group to divide their tasks based on the activity, for instance, one member will write down the discussion points, and one will present the analysis in front of the class. This will encourage teamwork and students will be able to manage themselves in a team setting.
Encourage the students to be more collaborative and help their fellow students while learning or discussing new topics. Ensure that students are aware of the benefits of collaborative learning and what they would gain from this method of learning. Teachers can also maintain an equal ratio of individual and group projects to ensure that students can handle and learn from both situations.
Recap the discussion's major ideas and takeaways to close it off. Allow students to provide any remarks or ideas for future discussions.
Jesus frequently used parables in the New Testament to illustrate spiritual or ethical points. To highlight more profound principles, it frequently uses sympathetic characters and circumstances. Parables are short fictional stories used by Jesus himself to convey important moral lessons.
The Parable of the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, the Sower, and the Parable of the Lost Sheep are just a few examples of well-known Christian parables.
The "Jesus Storybook Bible," "The Beginner's Bible," "God Gave Us You," "The Berenstain Bears' Living Lights Series," "VeggieTales Bible Storybook," and "You Are Special" by Max Lucado are a few well-known Christian children's books. These books do a good job of teaching biblical principles and values in a fun and age-appropriate way.