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The Gospel and Me Learn to Read Bible Study
This Bible Reader series invites young readers to participate in a Bible study where they may read the life Jesus Christ and His teachings and be loved by His words they read. The book translates ancient truths in a way modern youth can understand through simple gospel texts - followed by questions, prayers and illustrations rooted in the Church's history of art.
The Reader is formatted in B&W with a predictable lesson pattern that enables youth to understand the organization of the Bible and to put the Lord's life in context. The Story stands on its own, with interactions that may be adapted to support the reading, but with out overlying stimuli, allowing learners to do something cognitively which may be shared with others.
This process builds self-confidence in reading, providing excellent opportunities for youth to become strategic and self-extending Bible Readers, while immersed in learning to read with the living words of the world's most important story.
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How the stories are presented.
Let's Read. Think. Do. And make this book your own.
There are (1) 30 gospel stories to read aloud, each with artwork to color (2) scripture references to expand reading (3) questions to open conversation (4) prayers to reinforce the meaning and message of the story (5) write and color sections to express/share and (7) further suggested reading for advancing readers, outlining the books/letters of the New Testament.
A How to Uses This Book section offers a suggested general lesson outline, Bible reading readiness methods and the comprehension strategies that may be adapted to the student's creative modes of understanding.
Stories are divided into six units with short introductions:
- (Jesus’ Birth, Miracles of Jesus, Jesus’ Healings, Jesus Loves People, Sayings of Jesus and The Risen Jesus). The lessons are self-contained in the book and offer the flexibility for independent use or as a guided 36 week course (with reviews) that may used consecutively for K-2nd students who will reach to new levels of understanding.
Lessons can be expanded from five minutes to an hour, depending on the length and number of strategies implemented, with no additional materials or preparatory time required.
