Psalm 104 Analysis | Engaging Ancient Hebrew Literature Lesson Grades 9-10 ELA

Do you teach World Literature? Or do you need a literary approach to read and analyze ancient Hebrew poetry? Providing close reading and guided questions, students will find our two-day (90-minute) lesson on Psalm 104 exciting and creative. Delve into parallel structure and find out more about one of the most inspiring pieces from ancient Hebrew Wisdom literature.

Note: This resource is optimized for distance learning — compatible with PDF & Google Workspace!

This resource includes the following features:
Essential Question: What is the significance of Psalm 104 as it relates to literary representations of creation?

• 1 Notes for the Teacher
  • Provides a context for teaching Psalm 104 as a supplement to a World Literature unit with Ninth and Tenth graders, the Bible as Literature, Hebrew Literature, or in tandem with "The Great Hymn to the Aten"!
• 1 Lesson Plan and Pacing Calendar
  • Provides learning objectives
  • Provides useful front loaded vocabulary
  • Provides teacher's script and best practices
  • Designed as a two-day lesson (90 minutes), plus extension activities
• 1 Google Form Assessment
  • Useful for an end-of-the-lesson assessment. Or use it as a pre-assessment or as a backward planning tool.
• Psalm 104: Informational Text
  • Provides useful background knowledge for the psalm.
• Full Text of Psalm 104 with Guided Reading Questions
  • Easy to read, print, and share copies of the text
  • includes a version without guided reading questions
  • includes self-checking questions!
• Includes 9 Guided Reading Questions
  • Read the psalm. Use the guided questions in small or whole group settings.
  • Includes questions on vocabulary-in-context, parallel structure, and catalog.
• Question Bank for Recall and Reading Comprehension
  • Nineteen questions to use as a formative assessment.
  • Or, pull from the bank to make a quiz.
• 3-Box Note-taking sheet
  • Embed accountability into your lesson and require students to take notes using a three-step Cornell note-taking system.
• 2 Half-Sheet Exit Tickets
  • Easy-to-read 3-2-1 exit ticket
• 2 Frayer Model Template for Vocabulary
  • Useful for front-loading vocabulary and literary terms
• 1 Further Reading Guide
  • Follow the links to go even further.
• Standards Alignment Chart
• Answer Keys for Student-Facing Questions

Why Use Google Forms and Auto-Grading Assessments in a Classroom?
Google Forms and other auto-grading assessments allow teachers to collect information about students' learning. For example, Google Forms are editable. You can fit these Google Forms assessments to your specific needs. You can modify, delete, or even edit questions. You can also change the points value for the assessment. It can be used by students on any device! Also, from a data-collection point of view, Google Forms give teachers a bird's-eye-view of student achievement — you can organize assessment results into amazing charts and graphs. You will then be able to identify what specifically students know and don't know.

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