Nora Ellison

7
th
Grade Chumash Class
The Story of Pesach

Hook Why is a name important? (It is linked to identity)
We are going to discuss how the story of Pesach is
actually about regaining our identity. Then we will
discuss elements of the seder that relate to a
persons identity.
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Objective For students to recognize the pattern of name vs
pronouns used in first Perek and second Perek
Shemot. Then students will understand that the
lack of names alludes to the fact that the Jews
identity will be taken away. Then students will
discuss which parts of the seder facilitate a search
to find ones identity.

Content Complete questions 1 and 2 work sheet.

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Assessment/Content Discuss why names are so important? What is the
connection between names, slavery, and identity?

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Assessment/Content Discuss which parts of the seder facilitate identity
searching? (Including, but not limited to the
following)
4 sons
Meaning of Mitzyarim
Our experiences make us who we are-
Remembering
Asking the right questions
The seder plate
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