Curated OER
Sarah, Plain and Tall - Intro to Literature Circle jobs
Students read a book with each student having a specific job for the class. In this literature lesson, students read Sarah, Plain and Tall over 10 days, dividing up responsibilities for each student to make sure everyone understands the...
Curated OER
Sarah, Plain and Tall Chapter 4
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students answer 6 essay questions that pertain to Chapter 4 of Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachan.
Curated OER
Sarah, Plain and Tall Chapter 7
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students answer 5 essay questions that pertain to Chapter 7 of Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachan.
Curated OER
Sarah, Plain and Tall Chapter 9
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students answer 5 essay questions that pertain to Chapter 9 of Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachan.
Curated OER
Me, Plain and Tall
Second graders read and discuss Patricia MacLaclan's book Sarah, Plain and Tall. They write a narrative putting themselves in the setting of the story.
Other
Akhlah: The Jewish Children's Learning Network
An important resource that provides access to Jewish prayers, stories and rituals Akhlah is specifically designed for the youngest child while maintaining accuracy about the subject matter.
Other
Yourpage.org
"Yourpage.org is a Jewish educational website created to bring fun to Jewish learning." Includes stories, games, and activities suitable for elementary and middle school children. Also provides a guide for teachers and a section for...
Other
Akhlah: The Jewish Children's Learning Network: Genesis
For a simple, step by step, exploration of the first book of the Torah, use this resource. Visitors are also introduced to Hebrew terminology and script.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Get the Reel Scoop: Comparing Books to Movies
Young scholars compare a book to its film adaptation, and then perform readers theater of a scene from the book that they feel was not well represented in the movie version.
Other
Living Word Library: Sarah Women of the Bible
Good article summarizing the life of the biblical character Sarah, the wife of Abraham. Follows with questions for discussion.
Bible Study Tools
Easton's Bible Dictionary: Jacob
This site, which is provided for by Crosswalk.com, gives simple and basic information on Jacob.
Bible Study Tools
Bible Study Tools: Sarah
Outline about the life of Sarah and all of the scripture references pertaining to her.
Bible Study Tools
Smith's Bible Dictionary: Isaac
This resource provides a great overview of Isaac with Biblical references.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Sarah
This site from The Bible Tutor provides a very simple site with biblical links and background on Sarah. Links are also provided for other people who are related to the subject, as well as direct citations from scripture.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Abraham, in Liturgy
This site explains how the Christian relationship to the Jewish patriarch Abraham is celebrated in the liturgical rites of the Catholic Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Bosom of Abraham
This site gives a theological explanation for the Scriptural references to this term, "The Bosom of Abraham." This phrase was used by Jesus in telling parables about the judgment. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Sara
This site gives biographical information and Biblical references to Sara, the wife of Abraham. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Isaac
This site gives the story of Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sara. It tells the Biblical account of God's gift of a son to Abraham and Sara, the desired sacrifice, and the final outcome. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a...
Bible Study Tools
Easton's Bible Dictionary: Sarah
This resource gives a brief description of the woman, Sarah, from the Christian Bible story.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Isaac
This site from The Bible Tutor provides great information on Isaac and how he was the fulfillment of God's promise in the lives of Abraham and Sarah. Links are provided throughout this brief article for more information on the people,...
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Abraham
This site from The Bible Tutor gives basic information about the story of Abraham. Provides links to the Biblical text referring to him. This is a good site to check out for background information on the subject.
