A Focus on Mark

Prepared by Brendan Ronan

Lesson Overview Lesson Details

This is a four week remediation plan for students Subject area(s): Religion
who need to do a quick review of the Gospel of
Mark. It is manageable for students who will
also be taking a full time theology class. It Special Learners
blends learning the key stories of the Gospel
This resource was developed with the following
with personal reflection and application.
special learners in mind:

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Lesson Plan
Gospel of Mark Remediation

Week 1 – Read Mark 1-4. (Week ending March 10).

Week 2 – Read Mark 5-8. (Week ending March 17).

Week 3 – Read Mark 9-12. (Week ending March 24).

Week 4 – Read Mark 13-16. (Week ending March 31).

Each week in addition to reading the assigned chapters you are responsible for completing the following
tasks. This is to be done in a Google document that is to be shared with Mr. Ronan. Please be prompt
and do not fall behind.

1. Create outline using titles and subtitles (bold face text). Don’t skip sections, be thorough!

2. In your own words, write a 1 page summary of the key events/passages/teachings of Jesus in your
weekly readings.

3. In your own words, write a 1 page reflection about the Gospel passages you encountered during the
week. You can include the following questions if you need help.

-What is Christ teaching me today?

-What does this passage teach me about Christ?

-What does this passage tell me about how I should live my life?

-What questions do I have that emerge from this passage?

-What word or verse stand out to me and why is that?

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