Lindsey Ralls (Summit Christian Academy)
| Lesson Plan | Homework | Objectives/Standards |
| – Introduction to English 7- Introduction to the four cardinal virtues | Vocab Quiz this Friday | E7.1: The student will participate in and contribute to conversations, group discussions, and oral presentations E7.1b: Ask probing questions to seek elaboration and clarification of ideas |
| Objective : Enduring Understandings: The four cardinal virtues are: Wisdom, Justice, Courage, and Moderation. Without courage, we can’t truly display wisdom, justice, or moderation, therefore it is the most important virtue of the four. The Greek’s believed that a person who displayed these four virtues was a “good person.” Essential Questions: What are the four cardinal virtues? Which virtue is the central or most important of the four? What are the qualities today that society would say makes someone a good person? What does the Bible say makes someone a good person? Biblical Integration: 2 Peter 1:5 (NKJV) – “but also for this reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge” Romans 3:10, James 1:17, Philippians 4:8 Materials: Projector, Vocabulary Sheet, Students will need Bibles, KWL Chart, virtue journals Procedure: Begin class by collecting homework, handing out the syllabus, catechism, and books and walking them through the syllabus briefly while introducing myself. Read the catechism together as a class, then move into the true lesson for today: Be intentional about explaining personal reading time. Introduction (Instilling Wonder) (10 minutes) – Handout the KWL chart while also putting it up on the board. Have them focus on the K side only right now. Ask them what they know about virtue. Have them fill in at least two things in their personal K column and then we will discuss as a group and write all of our answers on the board. Next, do the same exercise with the W side. End this time by asking a “wonder question” – “What do they think makes someone a good person? Have them spend 1 minute thinking about that question silently and writing one or two things down. Lecture/Discussion (15 minutes) – Introduce the class briefly to Aristotle and Plato and the four cardinal virtues. Explain to them that the ancient Greeks believe that a person who displayed these four virtues was a “good person”. Ask them if they agree with this. Ask them if they think our society today would agree with this or would they choose other character traits? Finally, end this time by asking the question: “what does the Bible say makes someone a good person?” Think/Pair/Share – (10 minutes) – Give the students three verses Romans 3:10, James 1:17, Philippians 4:8 and have them discuss with their seat mate what those verses say about being “good”. Additionally, have them discuss with their partner which virtue they think is the most important one and why. Then discuss it as a class. In terms of the virtue question, have them take a side in the room (4 corners and 4 virtues) Discuss. Sounder Summer Reading Discussion (15 minutes) – Finally, have them turn in their summer reading assignments and discuss where they saw these four cardinal virtues in the book (which was their summer reading assignment). Virtue Journal (10 minutes) – Handout journals to each student and explain that occasionally we will write in our virtue journals about various topics and issues relating to virtue. The goal with these journals is to move from learning about the virtues in the books we are reading to thinking about how the virtues matter in our own lives. Today’s prompt: Which of the four virtues do you think is the easiest one for you to display in your own life and which one is the most difficult. Explain why. Once they’re done, ask anyone if they’d like to share. Virtue and our class (10 minutes) – End class by reviewing the class verse (2 Peter 1:5) along with the virtue-based participation chart and discussing what that will look like. Finally, their exit ticket will be to tell me what the 4 cardinal virtues are and which one is the most important. Hand out vocabulary words. Formative/Summative Assessments: Formative – think/pair/share, group discussion, virtue journal, exit ticketSummative – quiz on Friday | ||
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