Achan takes the spoils of Jericho, Part 5
Independent study. Students study Sefer Yehoshua 7:16-26 and review the entire chapter by writing a play/poem about the life of Achan.
Lesson objectives
The students will:
1. Relate in detail how Achan is punished (7:22-7:26).
2. Relate the details of Achan’s life as described in the text.
Skills
The student should be able to:
1. read the verses with understanding
2. read the verses with punctuation (use of Taamei Hamikra)
Values
Students will:
1. appreciate the consequences of sin as revealed in the story of Achan
Resources & Equipment needed
Tanakh for every student, notebook, writing utensil
Procedure
1. Hand out the worksheet (see appendix) to the students. Students should review the chapter independently and answer the questions. The worksheet includes questions on the remaining part of the chapter as well as summary activities for the unit.
2. Collect the worksheet. It should serve as an evaluation tool.