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A Proverb A Day -Lesson 4

10/26/2018

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Using the Book of Proverbs in the Communication Arts & Literature Classroom

knowledge, wisdom, instruction, understanding, humility,
working hands vs. lazy hands & discipline

A Proverb A Day
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The Impact of Metaphors & Similes

A Proverb A Day - Lesson 4

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Depending on the level of students you are teaching, here are some other important aspects to discuss on the use of opposites to create deeper understanding for the reader:

Lesson Via Google Document Format

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Other posts in this series at the links below:

A Proverb A Day Intro

A Proverb A Day Update

A Proverb A Day Lesson 1

A Proverb A Day Lesson 2

A Proverb A Day Lesson 3

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A Proverb A Day - Lesson 3

10/11/2018

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Using the Book of Proverbs in the Communication Arts & Literature Classroom

knowledge, wisdom, instruction, understanding, humility,
working hands vs. lazy hands & discipline

A Proverb A Day
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The Impact of Wisdom Personified

A Proverb A Day - Lesson 3

Lesson Objectives:

Students will be able to use context clues or a dictionary to determine the meaning of unknown words.
Students will be able to summarize the intended message of Proverbs 8:12-13.
Students will review the definition of personification and be able to describe the impact this type of figurative language has on the meaning of the text.

MN ELA Standards Addressed:

5.1.2.2/6.4.2.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text.
5.1.4.4/6.4.4.4/ and 5.2.4.4/6.2.4.4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative and technical meanings.

Depending on the level of students you are teaching, here are more important aspects to note on the affect of the author personifying wisdom that can be used for older students:

The emotions the author gives to wisdom can help us to imagine that if our lives are filled with wise actions, prudence and discretion will live in our home with wisdom. Home often is a symbol of peace. So, our lives will be peaceful. But if our actions are not filled with wise actions, our souls may often experience negative emotions like fear, hate or negative emotions that lead to evil behaviors or unholy topics of conversation.
Thus, through the use of personification of wisdom, the author can ask us to evaluate our life and consider if what we are experiencing (with our emotions, our behaviors or the words that come out of our mouth) a life filled with wisdom or a life that is need of more wisdom. In this way, the author is asking the reading to reflect and consider his or her life and, if necessary, seek knowledge and understanding so that he or she can live at home with wisdom.

Lesson Via Google Document Format

From the Desk of Mrs. Jaclyn Loween

Explore other posts in this series at the links below:

A Proverb A Day Intro

A Proverb A Day Update

A Proverb A Day - Lesson 1

A Proverb A Day - Lesson 2

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A Proverb A Day - Lesson 2

10/10/2018

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Using the Book of Proverbs in the Communication Arts & Literature Classroom

knowledge, wisdom, instruction, understanding, humility,
working hands vs. lazy hands & discipline

A Proverb A Day
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Defining Knowledge, Understanding & Wisdom

Lesson Objectives:

Students will be able to define the words: knowledge, understanding, and wisdom, within the context of Proverbs.
Students will be able to distinguish the differences among definitions: knowledge, understanding, and wisdom.
Students will be able to summarize the intended message of Proverbs 2:1-6.
Students will be introduced to the term: synonym.

MN ELA Standards Addressed:

5.1.2.2/6.4.2.2 - Determine the theme or central idea of a text.
5.1.4.4/6.4.4.4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings.

A Proverb A Day - Lesson 2

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A Proverb A Day - Lesson 1

10/9/2018

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Using the Book of Proverbs in the Communication Arts & Literature Classroom

knowledge, wisdom, instruction, understanding, humility,
working hands vs. lazy hands & discipline

A Proverb A Day
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Reading Strategies Practice

Steps for Students:

Read Proverbs 1:1-7 ( Together, in class.)
→ Circle words you don’t know*
→ Box in the "-ing" words
→ How do these "-ing" words help you know what the Proverb is instructing you to do? (Discuss as a class.) *For the teacher: Most of the "-ing" words are actions (verbs). Actions are things we do. Does this then mean that wisdom is displayed by our actions? Or that the purpose of Proverbs is related to actions? What should we make of the fact that the title of this book, Proverbs, has the words "pro" and "verb" in it? Interesting, right?
→ Write a sentence describing at least 1 purpose/theme you see in the repetition of the "-ing" words of these verses. (Complete in class.)

* Homework: Look up the definitions for the words you don’t know. Be honest about what you don’t know. Write down the definitions to the words in your Language Notebook.

You should at least look up these:
- insight, prudent, discretion, discerning, and despise (5th grade).
- Attaining, insight, acquiring, prudent, discretion, discerning (6th grade).
- Attaining, prudent/prudence, insight, acquiring, discretion (7th & 8th grade).

Following the Homework:
Teacher: Lead a discussion around the definitions of the words and how each definition can help the reader understand the overall message of the passage more clearly. Reading strategies are tools we use to understand what we read. Looking up words we don't know is one such strategy.

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Other Posts in the, A Proverb A Day, Series

A Proverb A Day (Intro)

A Proverb A Day Update

From the Desk of Jaclyn Loween

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Jaclyn Loween

EDUCATION
M. Ed. in Teaching and Learning, St. Mary’s University, Winona, Minnesota
B.A. in Communication Arts & Literature Education, grades 5-12, Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota

TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Bachelor's & Master's program Writing & Communications, Education Instructor, Curriculum Director and Instructor, Writing Instructor, International Baccalaureate English Literature & Writing Teacher (South Korea), English Department Writing & Literacy Coach