CU2-22

2:22 **Title:** Passover – Origins in two spring festivals. 1.  **Gain the attention of the learner.** Passover is the festival of spring. What examples of spring, can students identify outside and what symbols of spring are on the Passover seder plate. 2.  **Review relevant past learning.** Many of the holidays discussed have direct connections to the seasons. Make a list of the holidays on the chalkboard, what seasons connect to each holiday. Which holidays do not depend on a season of the year to describe their significance to our Jewish traditions? 3.  **Present new material.** Passover is remembered by many names. Festival of Freedom, Festival of Matzo, Festival of Spring, Festival of the Paschal Lamb. Each title reminds the Jews of specific aspects of the holiday. The Jewish story of Freedom reminds us of the mythical liberation from Jewish slaves in Egypt. Festival of Matzoh, reminds us of the bread the Jews ate while they lived in the desert. Festival of Spring reminds us of the season when this story takes place. The Spring is also symbol of rebirth and renewal.(Need more of actual origin here) 5.  **Provide independent practice.** Close the lesson.
 * Goals:** Students will review the story of Passover and learn about its origins in ancient farming holidays and celebrations. Students will see the continued influence of the farming harvest rituals in current practices of the Passover Seder.
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 * 4.  ****Provide guided practice.**