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Teaching the Easter Story

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If you are looking for a secular approach to teaching about Easter, this may just be the resource for you. Pupils read a paraphrased text depicting the last supper, arrest, and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as told in the Bible, while also discovering how the story of Easter has influenced American history, language arts, music, and art.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

easter, jesus christ, the bible, christianity

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Consider having supplemental resources ready to review as the appropriate topics arise in the reading. For example, when reviewing the insert on the hymn, "Amazing Grace," have an audio version of the song ready to play

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  • Excellent instructional notes on objectivity
  • All reading materials included

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Common Core

RL.4.1 RL.4.2 RL.5.1 RL.5.2 RL.6.1 RL.6.2 RL.7.1 RL.7.2 RL.8.1 RL.8.2

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