Curriculum Design Example Using the Levels of Blooms Taxonomy The Parable of the Lost Son (Luke 15:11-32)

Knowledge Describe what the younger son did with his half of the estate. Comprehension Identify what occurred in the country the younger son was living in. Application Explain how the story might be different if the younger son had an older sister, instead of an older brother. Analysis Compare the older and the younger brother and point out what personality traits the younger brother has that contrast with the older brother. Synthesis Explain what might have happened had this parable been set in New York City in 2009. Evaluation Defend the father and justify his reasons for forgiving his son, and throwing his party in celebration for his return home.