Wisdom of Jesus ben Sirach teacher pack
Five weeks of lessons on Wisdom of Jesus ben Sirach 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
- Week 1Parts 1 to 23
The opening teachings connect reverence, hardship, family duties, friendship, and careful speech with wisdom expressed through daily choices.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 2Parts 24 to 47
Teachings about wealth, generosity, creation, correction, and speech distinguish wisdom rooted in justice from cleverness without right conduct.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 3Parts 48 to 70
Wisdom’s invitation and teachings on speech, forgiveness, relationships, and wealth show how self-control protects trust and supports justice.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 4Parts 71 to 94
Advice on gatherings, work, healing, worship, and death connects religious practice with fair treatment, humility, and acceptance of human limits.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 5Parts 95 to 117
Creation, remembered leaders, rescue, and the closing invitation present wisdom as faithful service sustained through prayer, effort, and discipline.
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
Certificate of reading
Student's name
has read
Wisdom of Jesus ben Sirach
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