This manual is a teacher’s supplement to the book, Bible stories for all Without the Dogma by Kenneth E. Walsh. The key Bible stories are presented concisely without a religious pitch. The background, 32 key stories, themes, and universal life issues are described simply along with the evolution of humans, the impact of farming on religion, and topics such as travel, trade, slavery, concubines, law, government, taxes, weapons, warfare, tribute, and the culinary and cultural practices in the ancient Near East.
This manual includes exercises for reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and essay writing along with discussion questions and assessment quizzes. Because writing styles and customs change over time, the Bible stories of old are summarized in today’s language along with a few choice passages that are timeless and touching.
The worksheets may be used in an academic setting to guide students through the reading or to ensure they have read the chapter on their own or to help the student focus on the key facts. In a non-academic setting, such as a Sunday church school or youth discussion group, you might consider using the worksheets for an oral review or team competition.
The section in each chapter, entitled Questions for Consideration/Discussion, is useful for group discussion or written assignment. They supplement the fact-based worksheets with deeper thinking questions that often do not have a single answer. They provide an opportunity for students to share and then discuss their different perspectives. Ideally, they will learn from each other and develop deeper thoughts.
Several chapters include a few student activities for your consideration.
At the end of several chapters there is a quiz that may be used in an academic setting or as an oral review or competitive game in youth groups.
You may reproduce the worksheets, quizzes, and crossword puzzles with permission for classroom use or youth group discussion.
