Building Community in Naomi
Analyze character traits of Miss Franny Block
Understand the importance of community and storytelling
Practice active listening and comprehension skills
“Enthusiasm without knowledge is not good; hasty feet miss the way.”
— Proverbs 19:2 (WEB)Relates to understanding characters and their motivations
Begin by reviewing previous chapters and asking students what they remember about the characters and setting of Naomi
Read chapters 10-11, focusing on Miss Franny Block's introduction and character traits
Create a visual representation of Miss Franny's character traits
Simpler: Use pre-drawn character map worksheet
Challenge: Write a short paragraph explaining Miss Franny's character development
Discuss how characters like Miss Franny help build community
Dear God, thank you for the people who share stories and help us learn about each other. Amen.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore the story Miss Franny tells about the bear in the library
“A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.”
— Proverbs 22:1 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Create a poster illustrating the meaning of a good reputation
This lesson focuses on character analysis and community building
Children might have difficulty understanding complex character motivations
Ability to identify character traits and provide textual evidence