Read Thru The Word
Bible Curriculm
Christian School Curriculm

TEACHER HANDBOOK 3rd EDITION

An important and vital part of the curriculum. Revised and updated from the 2nd edition. Contains a wealth of detailed insights, suggestions, guidelines, and expectations for the use and application of the materials for grades 7-12. The Teacher Handbook was assembled during the writing of the curriculum quizzes, tests, and lesson plans. Useful for both Year 1 and Year 2 of the 2-year curriculum, and for both the NIV and KJV editions. All of the information needed to orient the beginning or advanced teacher in the implementation of this Bible curriculum. Approximately 50 pages of written information plus approximately 50 pages of additional details in the form of charts, lists, forms, form letters and other useful tools.

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CONTENTS of Third Edition

Dedication
3
Acknowledgments
4
Contents
5
Welcome Letter
7
A. Overview of Read Thru The Word
9
. . CHART: a comparison of Read Thru The Word with a Typical Bible Class
11
. . Analysis of How to Read The Bible in Two School Years
11
. . Examining the Lesson Plan Outlines
13
. . Estimated Cost for Students and Teachers
14
. . Eight Statements of Faith regarding the Holy Scriptures
16
. . Summer & Fall Preparations for Years 1 & 2
17
. . DVDs for the First Week of Each Year
18
B. KJV Edition Notes
19
C. Pilot School Notes
21
D. Computer Use Notes
24
E. Some Important Additional Considerations
. . Quizzes and Tests
25
. . Teaching the Bible Memory Verses
29
. . Dividing the Bible into Daily Assignments
31
. . The Day-by-Day Lesson Plan Approach
32
. . Bible Achievement Tests and Read Thru The Word
34
. . Doctrinal Challenges
34
. . Choosing a Bible Translation for Read Thru The Word
35
. . Dealing with difficult questions in the Bible
37
. . Do you fear doctrines contrary to yours in Read Thru the Word?
37
. . Doctrinal concrete
39
. . How we approached doctrines which divide believers
42
. . On the use of multiple translations of the Bible
46
. . Miscellaneous topics of interest
47
. . Student and Parent Surveys
55
. . Improving future editions of Read Thru The Word
56
APPENDIX --- charts, forms, form letters, and data tables
58

(A separate, detailed Table of Contents of the Appendix appears on page 58.)