Wednesday, September 19, Seven Deadly Sins

Objective: By the end of class, students will be introduced to make connections between theme of Story Teller (PRIDE is Self- Destructive) and the seven deadly sins.

DO NOW

Use a dictionary or your smartphone to define the following:

PRIDE
GLUTTONY
WRATH
SLOTH
GREED
ENVY
LUST

Direct Instruction

Slideshare on Seven Deadly Sins.

Guided

Pick out of the basket.  Get together in groups with others that chose the same "vice."

Independent

Summerize facts about your "vice." You may use your smartphones to gather more information. Then, make connections to today's society.  Answer the following questions.

1. These "sins" were determined over a thousand years ago. Do they still apply to today's society?

2 What kind of situation or person would most likely commit your group's vice?

3. What influences the person to behave that way? 

4. Do you think that people with these vices can change? Why or why not?

5. In the Storyteller, was it Bertha's fault that she was excessively proud?

6. How can one avoid or prevent becoming like the vice your group has?

Share and review.

Exit Pass 

What do you think is the worst of the "seven deadly sins?"