a) 1. interdisciplinary - relating to multiple academic fields
2. foundational - serving as a basis or foundation
3. economies - the system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
4. wrestling - struggling or grappling with something
5. influential - having a strong effect or impact
6. dimensions - aspects or components
7. synthesis - combination or integration of different elements
8. plunge - to suddenly or quickly immerse oneself into something
Exploring the Bible Through Literature
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📝 Vocabulary
📚 Word Bank
interdisciplinary, foundational, economies, wrestling, influential, dimensions, synthesis, plunge
A) relating to multiple academic fields
B) serving as a basis or foundation
C) the system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
D) struggling or grappling with something
E) having a strong effect or impact
F) aspects or components
G) combination or integration of different elements
H) to suddenly or quickly immerse oneself into something
A) relating to multiple academic fields
B) serving as a basis or foundation
C) the system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
D) struggling or grappling with something
E) having a strong effect or impact
F) aspects or components
G) combination or integration of different elements
H) to suddenly or quickly immerse oneself into something
🔤 Fill-in-the-gap Exercise
c) 1. The ____________ approach to this problem involves incorporating ideas from multiple academic fields.
2. The Bible is a ____________ document for many religions.
3. The study of ____________ can reveal a lot about a society.
4. Many people have trouble ____________ with their beliefs and values.
5. The author's ideas have been ____________ in the academic community.
6. The ____________ of a building can be measured in several ways.
7. The ____________ of different cultures can create something new and unique.
8. Before you ____________ into the pool, make sure the water is deep enough.
2. The Bible is a ____________ document for many religions.
3. The study of ____________ can reveal a lot about a society.
4. Many people have trouble ____________ with their beliefs and values.
5. The author's ideas have been ____________ in the academic community.
6. The ____________ of a building can be measured in several ways.
7. The ____________ of different cultures can create something new and unique.
8. Before you ____________ into the pool, make sure the water is deep enough.
🔤 Grammar
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
1. The Bible (be) a foundational document for many religions.
2. Robert Alter (teach) for 40 years at UC Berkeley.
3. His books (reveal) new understandings of the Bible.
4. The translation (be) greeted with high praise.
5. The commentary (resolve) difficult passages in the Torah.
6. Robert Alter (edit) a literary guide to the Bible.
7. The books (be) available for purchase and signing.
8. The translation (be) respected as one of the greatest in the 20th century.
9. Robert Alter (speak) on the Bible through literary eyes.
10. His presentation (immediately) follow the event.
1. The Bible (be) a foundational document for many religions.
2. Robert Alter (teach) for 40 years at UC Berkeley.
3. His books (reveal) new understandings of the Bible.
4. The translation (be) greeted with high praise.
5. The commentary (resolve) difficult passages in the Torah.
6. Robert Alter (edit) a literary guide to the Bible.
7. The books (be) available for purchase and signing.
8. The translation (be) respected as one of the greatest in the 20th century.
9. Robert Alter (speak) on the Bible through literary eyes.
10. His presentation (immediately) follow the event.
👂 Listening
1. Who sponsored the event?
2. How long has Robert Alter been teaching and writing?
3. What is one of Robert Alter's most famous books?
4. What is the name of Robert Alter's translation of the Torah?
5. What does Robert Alter's translation allow to shine forth?
2. How long has Robert Alter been teaching and writing?
3. What is one of Robert Alter's most famous books?
4. What is the name of Robert Alter's translation of the Torah?
5. What does Robert Alter's translation allow to shine forth?
🎯 Activity
Bonus learning activity
Write a short paragraph discussing the importance of the Bible in different aspects of society, such as religion, literature, and history. Use at least 3 vocabulary words from the lesson.
Write a short paragraph discussing the importance of the Bible in different aspects of society, such as religion, literature, and history. Use at least 3 vocabulary words from the lesson.
📚 Homework
Writing assignment
Write a short essay discussing the impact of the Bible on society and culture. Use evidence from the transcript and your own research to support your arguments.
Write a short essay discussing the impact of the Bible on society and culture. Use evidence from the transcript and your own research to support your arguments.
✅ Assessment
Answer key:
4. LISTENING:
1. The interdisciplinary humanities center, UCSB arts and lectures, department of religious studies, congregation Bene brith, Jewish Federation of Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Hillel.
2. 40 years
3. The Art of Biblical Narrative and The Art of Biblical Poetry
4. The Five Books of Moses
5. The beauty of the text and its human dimensions.
5. GRAMMAR:
1. is
2. has taught
3. reveal
4. has been
5. allows
6. edited
7. are
8. will be
9. will speak
10. will immediately follow
4. LISTENING:
1. The interdisciplinary humanities center, UCSB arts and lectures, department of religious studies, congregation Bene brith, Jewish Federation of Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Hillel.
2. 40 years
3. The Art of Biblical Narrative and The Art of Biblical Poetry
4. The Five Books of Moses
5. The beauty of the text and its human dimensions.
5. GRAMMAR:
1. is
2. has taught
3. reveal
4. has been
5. allows
6. edited
7. are
8. will be
9. will speak
10. will immediately follow
🔚 Closing
Reflection and review:
In this lesson, we explored the Bible through a literary lens with the help of Professor Robert Alter. We learned about the interdisciplinary approach to understanding the Bible and its foundational importance in various aspects of society. We also expanded our vocabulary by learning words such as interdisciplinary, foundational, and influential. Overall, this lesson provided us with a deeper understanding of the Bible and its significance in our world.
In this lesson, we explored the Bible through a literary lens with the help of Professor Robert Alter. We learned about the interdisciplinary approach to understanding the Bible and its foundational importance in various aspects of society. We also expanded our vocabulary by learning words such as interdisciplinary, foundational, and influential. Overall, this lesson provided us with a deeper understanding of the Bible and its significance in our world.
📄 Complete Lesson Content
1. TITLE: Exploring the Bible Through Literature
2. LEVEL: B2 (Upper-Intermediate)
3. VOCABULARY:
a) 1. interdisciplinary - relating to multiple academic fields
2. foundational - serving as a basis or foundation
3. economies - the system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
4. wrestling - struggling or grappling with something
5. influential - having a strong effect or impact
6. dimensions - aspects or components
7. synthesis - combination or integration of different elements
8. plunge - to suddenly or quickly immerse oneself into something
b) WORD BANK: interdisciplinary, foundational, economies, wrestling, influential, dimensions, synthesis, plunge
A) relating to multiple academic fields
B) serving as a basis or foundation
C) the system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
D) struggling or grappling with something
E) having a strong effect or impact
F) aspects or components
G) combination or integration of different elements
H) to suddenly or quickly immerse oneself into something
c) 1. The ____________ approach to this problem involves incorporating ideas from multiple academic fields.
2. The Bible is a ____________ document for many religions.
3. The study of ____________ can reveal a lot about a society.
4. Many people have trouble ____________ with their beliefs and values.
5. The author's ideas have been ____________ in the academic community.
6. The ____________ of a building can be measured in several ways.
7. The ____________ of different cultures can create something new and unique.
8. Before you ____________ into the pool, make sure the water is deep enough.
4. LISTENING:
1. Who sponsored the event?
2. How long has Robert Alter been teaching and writing?
3. What is one of Robert Alter's most famous books?
4. What is the name of Robert Alter's translation of the Torah?
5. What does Robert Alter's translation allow to shine forth?
5. GRAMMAR:
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
1. The Bible (be) a foundational document for many religions.
2. Robert Alter (teach) for 40 years at UC Berkeley.
3. His books (reveal) new understandings of the Bible.
4. The translation (be) greeted with high praise.
5. The commentary (resolve) difficult passages in the Torah.
6. Robert Alter (edit) a literary guide to the Bible.
7. The books (be) available for purchase and signing.
8. The translation (be) respected as one of the greatest in the 20th century.
9. Robert Alter (speak) on the Bible through literary eyes.
10. His presentation (immediately) follow the event.
6. ACTIVITY: Bonus learning activity
Write a short paragraph discussing the importance of the Bible in different aspects of society, such as religion, literature, and history. Use at least 3 vocabulary words from the lesson.
7. HOMEWORK: Writing assignment
Write a short essay discussing the impact of the Bible on society and culture. Use evidence from the transcript and your own research to support your arguments.
8. ASSESSMENT:
Answer key:
4. LISTENING:
1. The interdisciplinary humanities center, UCSB arts and lectures, department of religious studies, congregation Bene brith, Jewish Federation of Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Hillel.
2. 40 years
3. The Art of Biblical Narrative and The Art of Biblical Poetry
4. The Five Books of Moses
5. The beauty of the text and its human dimensions.
5. GRAMMAR:
1. is
2. has taught
3. reveal
4. has been
5. allows
6. edited
7. are
8. will be
9. will speak
10. will immediately follow
9. CLOSING:
Reflection and review:
In this lesson, we explored the Bible through a literary lens with the help of Professor Robert Alter. We learned about the interdisciplinary approach to understanding the Bible and its foundational importance in various aspects of society. We also expanded our vocabulary by learning words such as interdisciplinary, foundational, and influential. Overall, this lesson provided us with a deeper understanding of the Bible and its significance in our world.
2. LEVEL: B2 (Upper-Intermediate)
3. VOCABULARY:
a) 1. interdisciplinary - relating to multiple academic fields
2. foundational - serving as a basis or foundation
3. economies - the system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
4. wrestling - struggling or grappling with something
5. influential - having a strong effect or impact
6. dimensions - aspects or components
7. synthesis - combination or integration of different elements
8. plunge - to suddenly or quickly immerse oneself into something
b) WORD BANK: interdisciplinary, foundational, economies, wrestling, influential, dimensions, synthesis, plunge
A) relating to multiple academic fields
B) serving as a basis or foundation
C) the system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
D) struggling or grappling with something
E) having a strong effect or impact
F) aspects or components
G) combination or integration of different elements
H) to suddenly or quickly immerse oneself into something
c) 1. The ____________ approach to this problem involves incorporating ideas from multiple academic fields.
2. The Bible is a ____________ document for many religions.
3. The study of ____________ can reveal a lot about a society.
4. Many people have trouble ____________ with their beliefs and values.
5. The author's ideas have been ____________ in the academic community.
6. The ____________ of a building can be measured in several ways.
7. The ____________ of different cultures can create something new and unique.
8. Before you ____________ into the pool, make sure the water is deep enough.
4. LISTENING:
1. Who sponsored the event?
2. How long has Robert Alter been teaching and writing?
3. What is one of Robert Alter's most famous books?
4. What is the name of Robert Alter's translation of the Torah?
5. What does Robert Alter's translation allow to shine forth?
5. GRAMMAR:
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
1. The Bible (be) a foundational document for many religions.
2. Robert Alter (teach) for 40 years at UC Berkeley.
3. His books (reveal) new understandings of the Bible.
4. The translation (be) greeted with high praise.
5. The commentary (resolve) difficult passages in the Torah.
6. Robert Alter (edit) a literary guide to the Bible.
7. The books (be) available for purchase and signing.
8. The translation (be) respected as one of the greatest in the 20th century.
9. Robert Alter (speak) on the Bible through literary eyes.
10. His presentation (immediately) follow the event.
6. ACTIVITY: Bonus learning activity
Write a short paragraph discussing the importance of the Bible in different aspects of society, such as religion, literature, and history. Use at least 3 vocabulary words from the lesson.
7. HOMEWORK: Writing assignment
Write a short essay discussing the impact of the Bible on society and culture. Use evidence from the transcript and your own research to support your arguments.
8. ASSESSMENT:
Answer key:
4. LISTENING:
1. The interdisciplinary humanities center, UCSB arts and lectures, department of religious studies, congregation Bene brith, Jewish Federation of Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Hillel.
2. 40 years
3. The Art of Biblical Narrative and The Art of Biblical Poetry
4. The Five Books of Moses
5. The beauty of the text and its human dimensions.
5. GRAMMAR:
1. is
2. has taught
3. reveal
4. has been
5. allows
6. edited
7. are
8. will be
9. will speak
10. will immediately follow
9. CLOSING:
Reflection and review:
In this lesson, we explored the Bible through a literary lens with the help of Professor Robert Alter. We learned about the interdisciplinary approach to understanding the Bible and its foundational importance in various aspects of society. We also expanded our vocabulary by learning words such as interdisciplinary, foundational, and influential. Overall, this lesson provided us with a deeper understanding of the Bible and its significance in our world.