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Writers for God's Glory

Celebration and Looking Forward

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

Learning Objectives

1

Reflect on language arts growth throughout fifth grade

2

Understand how writing can be used to glorify God

3

Create a personal mission statement for using communication gifts

📖 Scripture Connection

Colossians 3:17

“Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

— Colossians 3:17 (WEB)

Demonstrates how all our gifts, including writing, can be used to honor God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Journal or writing notebook
  • Colored pencils or markers
  • Poster board or large paper
  • Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and celebrate their writing journey. Reflect on how much they've grown this year in communication skills.

💭 Review Question: What was your favorite writing moment from this year?
2Teaching (10 min)

Discuss how God gives each person unique communication gifts that can be used to share love, truth, and encouragement.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Words have power to build up or tear down
  • God created language as a way to connect with Him and others
  • Our writing can be a form of worship and service
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can writing be a way to show God's love?
  • What kind of messages do you feel called to share?
  • How can you use your writing to encourage others?
3Activity: My Writing Mission Statement (10 min)
creative writing

Students will create a personal mission statement about how they want to use their writing gifts

📝 Instructions:
  1. Reflect on your writing strengths
  2. Consider how you can use writing to glorify God
  3. Write a short mission statement
  4. Decorate the statement creatively
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Create a three-sentence mission statement

Challenge: Write a detailed mission statement with specific goals

4Closing (5 min)

Share mission statements and pray together, thanking God for the gift of communication

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about using your writing for God's glory?
  • How can you continue growing as a writer?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for the gift of words and the ability to communicate. Help us use our writing to spread your love and truth. Amen.

Coming up: Congratulations on completing fifth-grade language arts!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 16:24

“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”

— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create a decorative poster of the verse to display

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson helps students see writing as a meaningful way to serve and glorify God

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage positive, supportive feedback
  • Help students see writing as a valuable communication tool
  • Celebrate individual writing styles
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some students might feel uncertain about their writing abilities

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm about using writing as a positive form of expression

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a summer writing journal
  • Start a blog or writing project over the summer
  • Write encouraging letters to family or friends

Ready for Tomorrow?

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