Leader Guide

Word Game

Make one copy of the Sound-Alike Words List.

Cut out the pairs of Sound-Alike Words and tape them to the board.

Today, we are going to review our story involving the twins, Jacob and Esau, by using twin words that sound alike but are spelled differently and have different meanings.

Show the Sound-Alike Words on the board and discuss them together. Ask for volunteers, one at a time, to choose one set of twin words. They select and circle one of the words and use it in a sentence to describe a portion of the Bible story about Jacob and Esau.

Example: The child selects SUN/SON and circles the word SON, using it in a sentence. As the oldest SON of Isaac, Esau was entitled to the birthright. Jacob was Rebekah’s SON.

They may use examples from the experiences of Jacob and Esau as well as Chris and Joy, if they were present for lesson one and saw the full story. Give assistance as needed. Elaborate on the sentences for story review.

When every child who wishes to participate has been given at least one opportunity to select a pair of words, write two more sets of Sound-Alike Words on the board: “dew and do,” and “awl and all,” then discuss their meanings.

Two of these words are in our SuperTruth! Let’s all say the SuperTruth together: “I will do my best to keep all of God’s blessings.”