The exodus from Egypt reads like a dramatic tale: we have key players—Moshe, Aaron, and Pharaoh; tragedy—harsh slavery, horrific plagues, and eventual deliverance; and a vivid backdrop—the Nile River. This lesson is intended to give students the opportunity to study the Exodus in depth and at the same time hone their creative writing skills.
Students write newspaper articles describing key events that took place in the exodus of Egypt, using newspaper headlines given.
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