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Mae's Desperate Choice

Choices and Consequences

Day 102of 180
Week 21of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Analyze character motivations in complex moral situations

2

Understand the difference between right and wrong actions under pressure

3

Develop critical thinking about ethical choices

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 3:27

“Don't withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.”

— Proverbs 3:27 (WEB)

Explores the challenging moral choice of protecting family versus following the law

📦 Materials Needed

  • Tuck Everlasting book
  • Colored pencils
  • Decision tree worksheet
  • Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Recap previous chapters and discuss the rising tension in the story

💭 Review Question: What important secret do the Tucks have?
2Teaching (10 min)

Read Chapters 16-17, focusing on Mae's difficult choice to protect her family

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Understanding desperate situations
  • Protecting loved ones
  • Consequences of our actions
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why did Mae strike the man in the yellow suit?
  • What would you have done in her situation?
  • How do our choices affect others?
3Activity: Moral Choice Decision Tree (10 min)
hands-on

Create a decision tree exploring Mae's choices and potential consequences

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a decision tree on worksheet
  2. List Mae's possible actions
  3. Map out potential outcomes
  4. Discuss the most ethical path
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-drawn decision tree

Challenge: Create multiple decision scenarios

4Closing (5 min)

Reflect on the importance of making wise choices

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about difficult decisions?
  • How can we make good choices when things are complicated?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us to make wise choices that protect and honor others, even when it's difficult.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore Winnie's growing courage in the story

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 3:27

“Don't withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.”

— Proverbs 3:27 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Act out different scenarios showing helping others

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The lesson explores moral complexity and ethical decision-making

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage open discussion about difficult choices
  • Help children understand nuanced moral situations
  • Validate their thinking process
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find it challenging to see multiple perspectives in moral dilemmas

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to consider different viewpoints and consequences

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Write a journal entry from Mae's perspective
  • Create a comic strip showing the moral decision
  • Discuss family protection and legal responsibilities

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