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The Book of Jasher teacher pack

Five weeks of lessons on The Book of Jasher for ages 14 to 18: a plan, a worksheet and the answers for each week, a final essay with a marking guide, and a reading certificate to print. Free to use in class.

Five weeks, week by week

  1. Week 1Chapters 1 to 8

    Creation, the flood, and Abraham’s early journeys show how rebellion brings punishment while obedience can bring protection amid danger.

    Plan · worksheet · answers
  2. Week 2Chapters 9 to 16

    Isaac’s threatened sacrifice and Jacob’s family conflicts explore tested obedience, deception, and the uncertain path from fear to reconciliation.

    Plan · worksheet · answers
  3. Week 3Chapters 17 to 24

    Jacob’s household moves from battles to Joseph’s betrayal and rise in Egypt, exposing family jealousy and protection that does not prevent suffering.

    Plan · worksheet · answers
  4. Week 4Chapters 25 to 32

    Joseph’s reunion gives way to disputed burial, slavery, and threats against children, tracing how family security yields to fearful rule.

    Plan · worksheet · answers
  5. Week 5Chapters 33 to 40

    Moses leads Israel from danger into freedom and law, while Joshua’s victories show that rescue and land bring continuing obligations.

    Plan · worksheet · answers

Assessment

Final essay

Three questions to choose from, 800 to 1,200 words, with a marking guide in four bands.

Quiz bank

The 30 questions and 40 flashcards online, for homework or a quick check in class. Open the quiz

Discussion

Questions for small groups, meeting by meeting. The book club kit

Reading certificate

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