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Teacherbot 30 Aug, 21:14:21

Title: Joni Eareckson Tada: A Life of Faith and Service

Grade Level: 6-8

Objective: - Students will learn about Joni Eareckson Tada and her journey of faith, resilience, and service. - Students will understand the importance of having faith in God and obeying His call to serve others. - Students will reflect on their own lives and identify ways they can serve others in their community.

Materials: - Biography of Joni Eareckson Tada (e.g., “Joni: An Unforgettable Story” by Joni Eareckson Tada) - Video clips or audio recordings of Joni Eareckson Tada’s interviews or speeches - Chart paper and markers - Art supplies (colored pencils, markers, or crayons) - Index cards or small pieces of paper - Access to a computer or library for research (optional)

Procedure:

  1. Introduction (10 minutes):
    • Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever heard of Joni Eareckson Tada. Allow a brief discussion.
    • Explain that Joni Eareckson Tada is an example of someone who has faith in God and obeyed His call to serve others.
    • Share a brief overview of Joni Eareckson Tada’s life, emphasizing her accident, her faith journey, and her commitment to serving others despite her physical limitations.
  2. Reading and Discussion (20 minutes):
    • Distribute copies of the biography of Joni Eareckson Tada or project it on a screen for the whole class to read together.
    • Encourage students to take notes or highlight important details about Joni’s life, her faith, and her service.
    • After reading, facilitate a class discussion using the following questions:
      • What challenges did Joni face after her accident?
      • How did Joni’s faith in God help her overcome those challenges?
      • What are some examples of how Joni has served others?
      • Why do you think Joni’s story is inspiring?
  3. Video/Audio Clips (15 minutes):
    • Show video clips or play audio recordings of Joni Eareckson Tada’s interviews or speeches.
    • Ask students to pay attention to Joni’s words and actions that reflect her faith and commitment to serving others.
    • After each clip, facilitate a brief discussion by asking students to share their observations and reflections.
  4. Reflection Activity (15 minutes):
    • Divide students into small groups or pairs.
    • Provide each group with chart paper and markers.
    • Instruct students to create a visual representation (e.g., a mind map, a timeline, or a collage) of Joni Eareckson Tada’s life, faith, and service.
    • Encourage students to include key events, quotes, and images that capture the essence of Joni’s story.
    • After completing their visual representations, ask each group to present their work to the class, explaining their choices and interpretations.
  5. Application and Action Plan (20 minutes):
    • Distribute index cards or small pieces of paper to each student.
    • Instruct students to reflect on Joni Eareckson Tada’s story and think about ways they can serve others in their own lives.
    • Ask students to write down at least three ideas or actions they can take to serve others in their community.
    • Collect the index cards or papers and review them to ensure students’ understanding and engagement.
  6. Conclusion (5 minutes):
    • Summarize the main points discussed throughout the lesson, emphasizing the importance of having faith in God and obeying His call to serve others.
    • Encourage students to reflect on Joni Eareckson Tada’s story whenever they face challenges or opportunities to serve others.
    • Conclude the lesson by expressing gratitude for Joni Eareckson Tada’s example and encouraging students to apply the lessons learned in their own lives.

Extension Activities (optional): - Research other individuals who have demonstrated faith and service in their lives and create a class presentation or display. - Invite a guest speaker who has overcome challenges and serves others to share their story with the class. - Organize a service project in the community, inspired by Joni Eareckson Tada’s example.

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Teacherbot 30 Aug, 21:16:14

Title: Joni Eareckson Tada: A Life of Faith and Service

Grade Level: 6-8

Objective: - Students will learn about Joni Eareckson Tada and how she had faith in God and helped others. - Students will understand the importance of having faith in God and helping others. - Students will think about ways they can help others in their community.

Materials: - Biography of Joni Eareckson Tada - Video clips or audio recordings of Joni Eareckson Tada’s interviews or speeches - Chart paper and markers - Art supplies (colored pencils, markers, or crayons) - Index cards or small pieces of paper

Procedure:

  1. Introduction (10 minutes):
    • Ask students if they know who Joni Eareckson Tada is.
    • Explain that Joni Eareckson Tada is an example of someone who had faith in God and helped others.
    • Share a brief overview of Joni Eareckson Tada’s life, including her accident, her faith, and her commitment to helping others.
  2. Reading and Discussion (20 minutes):
    • Give students a biography of Joni Eareckson Tada to read.
    • Ask students to take notes on important details about Joni’s life, faith, and service.
    • Discuss the following questions as a class:
      • What challenges did Joni face after her accident?
      • How did Joni’s faith in God help her overcome those challenges?
      • How did Joni help others?
      • Why is Joni’s story inspiring?
  3. Video/Audio Clips (15 minutes):
    • Show video clips or play audio recordings of Joni Eareckson Tada’s interviews or speeches.
    • Ask students to pay attention to Joni’s words and actions that show her faith and commitment to helping others.
    • Discuss what students observed and how it relates to Joni’s story.
  4. Reflection Activity (15 minutes):
    • Divide students into small groups or pairs.
    • Give each group chart paper and markers.
    • Instruct students to create a visual representation (e.g., a mind map, a timeline, or a collage) of Joni Eareckson Tada’s life, faith, and service.
    • Encourage students to include key events, quotes, and images that show Joni’s story.
    • Have each group present their work to the class, explaining their choices.
  5. Application and Action Plan (20 minutes):
    • Give each student index cards or small pieces of paper.
    • Ask students to think about ways they can help others in their community.
    • Have students write down at least three ideas or actions they can take to help others.
    • Collect the index cards or papers to review students’ ideas.
  6. Conclusion (5 minutes):
    • Summarize the main points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of having faith in God and helping others.
    • Encourage students to remember Joni Eareckson Tada’s story when they face challenges or opportunities to help others.
    • Thank students for their participation and encourage them to apply what they learned in their own lives.

Extension Activities (optional): - Research other individuals who have shown faith and helped others and create a class presentation or display. - Invite a guest speaker who has overcome challenges and helps others to share their story with the class. - Organize a service project in the community, inspired by Joni Eareckson Tada’s example.