Grade 7 Religion

In the beginning… Classroom expectations Board Theme – How can we use it? Safety concerns – what’s your role? Any questions?

Key words for today… New! Fresh! Exciting!

Let’s begin… Collect signed forms & ‘What if…’ activity What if everyone had enough to eat? Who am I?, Jessie’s Story p. 6 Answer questions 2-5.

A Way to Begin, VW Julie – Activity Page 5 – What sort of ‘boat’ are you?

Unit 1 – We… Theme 1 – Who Am I? Our personalities are shaped by: - the way we sort through our thoughts; - the things we pay attention to; - the way we make decisions; and - the way we organize our lives.

Activity page 5: If your score was less than 3.5 = Large boat You get energy from socializing You work best when you work with others You think things through ‘out loud’

If your score was greater than 3.5 = small boat You like to be alone You work best on your own You are a good listener

Activity page 6: If your score was less than 3.5 = Motor boat You notice details You enjoy routine You’re thorough and patient

If your score was greater than 3.5 = sailboat You see things in an original way You enjoy variety You are good at seeing the ‘big picture’

Activity page 7: If your score was less than 3.5 = practical boat You prefer the facts You believe what you can ‘see’ You think all people should be treated equally

Activity page 7: If your score was greater than 3.5 = comfortable boat You’re concerned with others’ feelings You believe what you know in your ‘heart’ You might ignore the facts and focus on kindness

Activity page 8: If your score was less than 3.5 = detailed map You follow a schedule You like organization You don’t like interruptions

Activity page 8: If your score was more than 3.5 = explorers Spontaneous Leave things until the last minute Don’t mind interruptions

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What about you? What did you think of the boating activity? Write a few sentences in your notebook, about your personality. Draw a picture of a boat that best describes your personality.

Notes about Boats Each boat is suited for certain types of trips. In the same way, each of us is suited for certain types of jobs and activities. Each of us is needed in God’s overall plan for the world. Because of this, we should celebrate the gift of our personality as well as the personalities of others.

Let’s do some work… Read ‘Relating to Others’ from page 10 of your text, and answer the following: Do I get along well with others? Why is it sometimes difficult to get along with others? Why did God make us all so different?

Rubric for grading: Level ND 1 2 3 4 Responses Not Done Minimal effort; half of responses completed Some effort; all questions answered, but not in sentence form Considerable effort; all questions answered in full sentences Excellent effort; all questions answered with multiple sentences

Normal? Let’s work productively on our Poster projects. 

Relating to Others… p. 10 Remembering the boats… The group project scenario… What kinds of people would you like to have in your group, so that you can do well on a group project? Why?

Let’s read ‘A very strange visit’ from pages 13 and 14 of your text, and answer: What was your favourite part of this reading? Why is it your favourite? - Well done!

‘The Other…’ Everyone has someone in their life, at some point, with whom they don’t get along. Can you think of a person like this?

‘The Other…’ Write down five things about this person that you don’t like. Now, write down five things about this person that you do like.

Now write down three things God might want us to do, to improve the relationship. Can you do these three things, or is there something stopping you?

Am I Normal? To be normal is...

To be Normal is... (copy) to be physical and have a body think make choices have emotions be social be spiritual Having all of these makes us a whole person.

Being Whole… p. 14 Do you think studying is a waste of time? Do you like the person you are becoming? Do you express your feelings in healthy ways? How can you take better care of your body? Are limits good or bad? Why?

A Self-improvement Plan... A diamonte poem... Line 1 - your name + October Line 2 - 2 adjectives about you, you want to change (e.g. noisy, messy) Line 3 - 3 actions about you, you want to change (e.g. screaming, hitting)

Line 4 - 4 nouns of things you would use (2 for now + 2 for June) e. g Line 4 - 4 nouns of things you would use (2 for now + 2 for June) e.g. toys -> books Line 5 - 3 actions about the you in June (e.g. sitting, working) Line 6 - 2 adjectives that describe you in June (e.g. calm, friendly) Line 7 - your name + June

Becoming a Complete Person After Jesus healed a person, he sometimes said, "Your faith has made you well." These words tell us that the whole person was made better. All through our lives, we can continually reach for wholeness and completion.

Answer these questions in your notebook: What situations encourage or discourage you to: develop your mind? make good decisions? express your feelings in a healthy way?

continued... What are your limitations? Which ones can you improve upon and which ones do you need to accept? video

1.3 Do I belong? The Bible (p.18) copy this… The word 'bible' means 'the books.' The Bible is divided into 2 sections, the Old and New Testaments. The dividing line between the two is the event of Jesus' birth.

Test #1 Quietly enter the classroom.

The Bible is the story of a relationship between God and His people The Bible is the story of a relationship between God and His people. The Bible is therefore our story, too!

The Bible (continued) page 18. How many books are there? ______ Working on your own, make a quick timeline of the key events in Biblical history. I'll give you some large paper... Song

Got time? How do these events connect with our lives? video turn your timeline sheet over and make a quick timeline of your own life, thus far…

(New Revised Standard Version) The Bible video How can we find specific passages in the Bible? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Which version is good for students? NRSV (New Revised Standard Version) Activity Sheets 16 & 17

Bible worksheets Let’s continue/complete your worksheets from last class…

One more thing... Let's look at page 24. Is there anything on this page we didn't talk about? End Unit 1! music

Ketchup Day  Let’s use this period to catch-up on any past-due work! (any subject)

The Gift of Reconciliation :) In order to prepare us for this gift, let's look at these: video 1 video 2 video 3

Examination of Conscience Have I been responsible for hurting my family? In my relationships with others, have I used people selfishly? Have I been honest in my relationships?

Examination of Conscience… Have I offered my time, talents and resources to help those most in need? Have I taken responsibility for my growth in faith? Do I make time for God through prayer?

and... Do I allow my belief in God and God’s message to challenge the attitudes and values that rule my life?