6th+Grade+Lesson+Plans


 * __Teacher: Gigi__ **


 * __St. Clare Information:__ **
 * Born in Italy 1194
 * When she was 12, her parents wanted her to marry a rich man, but she refused
 * At 18, her parents wanted her to marry again but her heart burned with passion when she had heard the preaching of Francis of Assisi. She then ran away to follow him and his message
 * One of the first followers of St. Francis of Assisi
 * Founded the Order of Poor Ladies, a religious order or group for women, based off of the Franciscan Order (this was the first monastery, or place of private dedication to God, for women). Now called Poor Clares
 * they focused on manual labor and secluded themselves from the outside world. They wore no shoes, ate no meat, lived in a poor house, and virtually never spoke, but they were always happy because they knew God was with them
 * STORY--- Later on in Clare's life, an army came to try and attack the convent. So, because of her strong faith in God, although she was very sick, Clare had the other sisters carry her to the outside walls of the building. There she prayed very hard to God asking him to protect them, and a voice seemed to respond to her, "I will always keep them in my care". Suddenly afterwards, the attackers fled
 * She took over for Francis after he died in 1226
 * Her main focus was on aiding the poor
 * She's now the Patron Saint of television because when she was too sick to attend mass, Clare claimed to have been able to see and hear it on her bedroom wall. Also the patron of sore eyes
 * Feast day is August 11

Let's Play Ball!
 * Lesson Plan #:1 **
 *  __Date__:­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Monday June 9th __Grade:__ **__ 6 __
 * //Objective://** understand Greatest Commandment


 * //Warm-up://** Review the rules of the game (p 170)
 * //Songs://** Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord

//**Read Scripture**//


 * //Discussion://** see pg 2 of highlighted sheet; back of pg 28

Create team banner
 * //Activity://** Create team pennants--decorate as you want, we are the Holy Sox!


 * //Closing://** Review what was said during the discussion--when do we pray? how do we love one another? what does it mean to be on God's team? **What does the Greatest Commandment mean to you?**

//Materials Needed:// **Construction paper, stickers, markers, crayons, tape, popsicle sticks, scissors; large paper for banner, *something to make it sturdy**

Lesson Plan #2 __Date: June 10th Grade 6__ //Objective:// **To understand that God will always provide for us and this is shown through the gift of the Earth and nature. We shout praises and thank God for what He's given us**
 * review yesterday's themes**

//Warm-up:// **review yesterday's theme, briefly explain what we're going to be talking about today** //songs:// **Awesome God, Father Abraham**

//Read Scripture//

//Discussion:// **What do you do to protect the earth? What's your favorite aspect of nature? What has God done to show He'll always provide for you? How do you thank God- through prayer or cheers?**

//Activity:// **Megaphones--we shout to God with gladness to be on his team**

//Materials:// **construction paper, tape or stapler or glue, markers/crayons**


 * Lesson Plan #3**
 * __Date: June 11th Grade 6__**


 * //Objective:// Learn about forgiveness- Jesus loves me no matter what**


 * //Warm-up:// review past days' themes (being on God's team and part of God's creation)**


 * //Songs:// Jesus loves me, Mercy is falling**


 * //Read Scripture//**


 * //Discussion:// if a friend does something wrong to you, how quickly do you forgive them? Do you find it hard? You tell a friend's secret and now they're mad at you? how do you get them to forgive and trust you again? Remember- God will forgive immediately, but only when you ask for forgiveness. Don't worry because God loves you and will always forgive you**


 * WORK ON SAINT PROJECT!!! - today, discussion on st clare**


 * Lesson Plan #4**
 * __Date: June 12th Grade 6__**


 * //Objective:// you are the salt of the earth- don't hide your light!**
 * salt of the earth = saying- you are the best**


 * //Warm-Up////:// review- God's team, God's creation, forgiveness**


 * //Songs:// This Little Light of Mine, Joy, Joy, Joy**


 * //Read scripture- 183//**
 * //(Pg 52!!! for explanation-// like salt makes food taste better, we make the world better)**
 * //Second reading- 183//**


 * //Craft:// St Clare project!! skit:**

Parts: Narrator, Mom, Dad, Clare, Francis, army of soldiers, group of Poor Clares

Narrator:** Clare was a young girl who lived with her mother and father in a town called Assisi in Italy. They were very wealthy. One day, Clare got some terrible news. Dad: Clare, you must get married next week Clare: What?? I'm only 12! Mom: We know, but we found you this lovely man, he's quite wealthy... Clare: No! I'm not doing it! Dad: fine, but once you turn 18 you must get married. Narrator: six years later, the family faces the same problem Mom: Clare, now that you're 18, it's really time to get married. Clare: NO! *storms off* Narrator: Clare ran away to avoid marriage and follow the teachings of a man named Francis Francis, preaching: Remember, God will always love you no matter what you do, and so we must thank him by respecting the earth. Narrator: after years of following Francis and his word, Clare decided to do something on her own. Clare: I'm going to start a monastery just for women. Here we'll live away from everyone else so that we can better devote our lives to God. I think I call it the Poor Ladies. Francis: excellent, Clare, God must be so proud for all the work you have done Narrator: After many years of working with the Poor Ladies, Clare became very sick, but that still didn't stop her Poor Lady 1: Sister! there are soldiers attacking the building! what do we do? Clare: Carry me there, i will handle it Poor Lady 2: but you're very old and sick, are you sure? Clare: yes, take me. Soldier 1: Destroy the whole building! Nothing can stop us! Clare, praying: God, protect us, keep us free from harm Narrator: suddenly, a flash of light blinded the soldiers and a loud voice cried out, "I will always protect you" the soldiers ran away in fear Clare: God will always protect us even in the scariest times, and we must always thank him for that Narrator: Clare died soon after that, and the other members of the Poor Ladies renamed it the Poor Clares. We admire St. Clare for all she has done to spread the word of God.
 * they carry her*
 * Soldiers cheering*