6th+Grade+Chumash

Which of Yitro's qualities stand out the most? What sort of relationship did he and Moshe have? How did the news of Ge'ulat Mitzrayim affect Yitro? || Who was Yitro Where was he coming from Why did he bring Moshe's family along with him-Rashi What motivated him to join B'nei Yisrael What new information did Yitro gain from Moshe How did Yitro react to that information Why is Moshe not mentioned along with the other leaders who feasted with Yitro-Rashi || Hebrew reading/translation, knowing key shorashim, Rashi reading/translation, identifying Rashi's question, familiarity with story line and main characters || Chumash with Rashi || notecards, SmartBoard tools || Formative-questioning, exit cards, students write review questions/tests Summative- Connect Four test || How did Yitro's advice contribute to the justice system as we know it today? || Is this Parsha written in chronological order What problems did Yitro identify with the way Moshe was judging B'nei Yisrael-p'shat, Rashi Why did B'nei Yisrael have so many questions Was Moshe literally judging from morning to night, or is this hyperbole-p'shat, Rashi What solution did he propose What qualities did he advise Moshe to look for in new judges, and why those specifically-p'shat, Rashi What caveat did he add to his advice-Rashi Why did Yitro go back to Midyan || Hebrew reading/translation, knowing key shorashim, Rashi reading/translation, identifying Rashi's question, familiarity with story line and main characters || Chumash with Rashi || notecards, SmartBoard tools || Formative-questioning, exit cards, students write review questions/tests Summative- students trade tests that they wrote themselves || What is the significance of the tense switch from "Vayachanu" to "Vayichan" mid-pasuk-Rashi Parallels between "Tomar/Beit Yaakov" and "Tageid/B'nei Yisrael" || Hebrew reading/translation, knowing key shorashim, Rashi reading/translation, identifying Rashi's question, familiarity with story line and main characters || Chumash with Rashi || notecards, SmartBoard tools ||  ||
 * ~ Unit ||~ Start Date (duration) ||~ Essential Questions ||~ Content / Concepts ||~ Skills ||~ Texts ||~ Supporting / Supplementary Materials || **Assessment** ||
 * Parshat Yitro-Rishon (first aliyah) ||  || Why is there an entire Parsha named after Yitro?
 * Parshat Yitro-Sheini, Shlishi (second and third aliyot) ||  || Why is there an entire Parsha named after Yitro?
 * Parshat Yitro-Revi'i (fourth aliyah) ||  || Why would Hashem command Moshe to address the men and women differently? || When did B'nei Yisrael arrive at Midbar Sinai