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The Trip to Town

Resolution and Response to Sarah, Plain and Tall

Day 66of 180
Week 14of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Analyze the climax of Sarah, Plain and Tall

2

Identify character motivations and emotions

3

Understand the importance of courage in facing challenges

📖 Scripture Connection

Joshua 1:9

“Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; don't be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

— Joshua 1:9 (WEB)

Sarah shows courage in traveling to town alone, similar to God's call to be brave

📦 Materials Needed

  • Sarah, Plain and Tall book
  • Colored pencils
  • Journal or reading response notebook
  • Graphic organizer
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in reading circle. Review previous chapter and discuss Sarah's character. Ask students to share what they know about Sarah's background and her journey to the prairie.

💭 Review Question: What makes Sarah brave?
2Teaching (10 min)

Read the chapter about Sarah's trip to town, focusing on her emotions, the family's concerns, and her independence.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Sarah's decision to go to town alone
  • Family's mixed feelings about her journey
  • Importance of trust and independence
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How did Sarah show courage?
  • What might the family have been worried about?
  • How do you think Sarah felt during her trip?
3Activity: Courage Map (10 min)
hands-on

Students create a graphic organizer showing Sarah's brave moments, her emotions, and how her journey impacts the family.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide paper into three sections
  2. Label sections: Sarah's Actions, Her Feelings, Family's Reaction
  3. Use colored pencils to illustrate each section
  4. Share and discuss maps with partners
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-drawn graphic organizer

Challenge: Add a fourth section about personal connections to courage

4Closing (5 min)

Reflect on the themes of courage and trust in the story

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about being brave today?
  • How can we show courage like Sarah?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us to be brave like Sarah, trusting You in new and challenging situations.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore what makes a family in our book

💎 Memory Verse

Joshua 1:9

“Be strong and of good courage; don't be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

— Joshua 1:9 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Courage Action Charades

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The chapter explores Sarah's independent journey to town, highlighting themes of courage and adaptation

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage children to share personal experiences of being brave
  • Discuss how courage looks different for everyone
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find it hard to understand complex emotions in the story

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Empathy and understanding of character motivations

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a map of Sarah's town trip
  • Write a diary entry from Sarah's perspective
  • Create a timeline of Sarah's brave moments

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