Expanded instructional edition | Grade 1 | Week 10 of 36
Read the cited Scripture directly with the child. This is a family-led study guide, not a complete accredited Grade 1 curriculum or a full textbook.
Weekly goals
Identify people, places, and actions in each reading; explain a key word; retell the main idea; answer from the passage; and complete a short oral, written, or illustrated response.
Daily learning rhythm
Adult read-aloud: 5 minutes. Guided discussion: 5–8 minutes. Active practice: 5–10 minutes. Independent response and check: 5 minutes. Offer oral responses or dictation for beginning readers.
Day 46: Bitter water
Read: Exodus 15:22-27. Focus: At Marah the water was bitter; Yahuah showed Moses a tree and the water became sweet.
Before reading: Say the lesson title aloud. Ask what the learner already knows about bitter water. Explain that the text, not guesses, determines the answer.
Read and retell: Read the passage in short sections. Ask the learner to identify who is speaking, who is involved, and what happened or was commanded. Read the key portion again.
Word study: Choose one meaningful word from the passage. Say it together, explain it using the verse, and have the learner use it orally in a sentence.
Comprehension question: What was wrong with the water at Marah?
Teacher reference answer: It was bitter (Exodus 15:23). Help the learner point to a supporting verse and correct any answer not supported by the text.
Guided activity: Draw a cup of bitter water and a cup of drinkable water. Read Exodus 15:22–27 and describe what the people needed.
Student practice: Draw one accurate scene or symbol from this passage and label it with two words. Then dictate or write: “In this passage, ____.” Record the verse supporting the response.
Exit check: The learner names one true detail and identifies the verse with adult assistance.
Day 47: Food in the wilderness
Read: Exodus 16:1-8. Focus: The people complained about food and Yahuah promised bread from heaven.
Before reading: Say the lesson title aloud. Ask what the learner already knows about food in the wilderness. Explain that the text, not guesses, determines the answer.
Read and retell: Read the passage in short sections. Ask the learner to identify who is speaking, who is involved, and what happened or was commanded. Read the key portion again.
Word study: Choose one meaningful word from the passage. Say it together, explain it using the verse, and have the learner use it orally in a sentence.
Comprehension question: What food did Yahuah promise to provide?
Teacher reference answer: Bread from heaven (Exodus 16:4). Help the learner point to a supporting verse and correct any answer not supported by the text.
Guided activity: Draw a camp with empty food bowls. Read Exodus 16:1–8 and explain the complaint and Yahuah’s response.
Student practice: Draw one accurate scene or symbol from this passage and label it with two words. Then dictate or write: “In this passage, ____.” Record the verse supporting the response.
Exit check: The learner names one true detail and identifies the verse with adult assistance.
Day 48: Gathering manna
Read: Exodus 16:13-21. Focus: The people gathered manna in the morning according to need.
Before reading: Say the lesson title aloud. Ask what the learner already knows about gathering manna. Explain that the text, not guesses, determines the answer.
Read and retell: Read the passage in short sections. Ask the learner to identify who is speaking, who is involved, and what happened or was commanded. Read the key portion again.
Word study: Choose one meaningful word from the passage. Say it together, explain it using the verse, and have the learner use it orally in a sentence.
Comprehension question: When did the people gather manna?
Teacher reference answer: In the morning (Exodus 16:21). Help the learner point to a supporting verse and correct any answer not supported by the text.
Guided activity: Use paper dots for manna. Read Exodus 16:13–21 and show how much was gathered for each person without claiming the paper is real manna.
Student practice: Draw one accurate scene or symbol from this passage and label it with two words. Then dictate or write: “In this passage, ____.” Record the verse supporting the response.
Exit check: The learner names one true detail and identifies the verse with adult assistance.
Day 49: The seventh day
Read: Exodus 16:22-30. Focus: The people were instructed to prepare on the sixth day and rest on the seventh.
Before reading: Say the lesson title aloud. Ask what the learner already knows about the seventh day. Explain that the text, not guesses, determines the answer.
Read and retell: Read the passage in short sections. Ask the learner to identify who is speaking, who is involved, and what happened or was commanded. Read the key portion again.
Word study: Choose one meaningful word from the passage. Say it together, explain it using the verse, and have the learner use it orally in a sentence.
Comprehension question: Which day was set apart for rest?
Teacher reference answer: The seventh day (Exodus 16:23-30). Help the learner point to a supporting verse and correct any answer not supported by the text.
Guided activity: Draw six small collection baskets and a seventh-day rest symbol. Read Exodus 16:22–30 and explain the special instruction for the seventh day.
Student practice: Draw one accurate scene or symbol from this passage and label it with two words. Then dictate or write: “In this passage, ____.” Record the verse supporting the response.
Exit check: The learner names one true detail and identifies the verse with adult assistance.
Day 50: Water from the rock
Read: Exodus 17:1-7. Focus: The people lacked water and Moses was instructed to strike the rock.
Before reading: Say the lesson title aloud. Ask what the learner already knows about water from the rock. Explain that the text, not guesses, determines the answer.
Read and retell: Read the passage in short sections. Ask the learner to identify who is speaking, who is involved, and what happened or was commanded. Read the key portion again.
Word study: Choose one meaningful word from the passage. Say it together, explain it using the verse, and have the learner use it orally in a sentence.
Comprehension question: What did the people need at Rephidim?
Teacher reference answer: Water (Exodus 17:1-3). Help the learner point to a supporting verse and correct any answer not supported by the text.
Guided activity: Draw a rock and a stream. Read Exodus 17:1–7 and describe what Moses was instructed to do.
Student practice: Draw one accurate scene or symbol from this passage and label it with two words. Then dictate or write: “In this passage, ____.” Record the verse supporting the response.
Exit check: The learner names one true detail and identifies the verse with adult assistance.
Week 10 independent assessment
1. Name a person or group from this week’s readings. 2. Retell one event or command. 3. Explain a word from the passages. 4. Identify the verse supporting one answer. 5. Draw and label an accurate detail or write a complete sentence.
Teacher assessment and differentiation
Score one point per demonstrated skill, five possible. Four or five: proceed with review. Two or three: reteach specific passages. Zero or one: read shorter segments, model responses, and reassess orally. Permit tracing, dictation, or drawing. Keep classroom examples separate from claims made by Scripture.