Lesson · Text Study

Picture That: A Megillah Activity

Students of all ages can illustrate the Purim story with this step-by-step activity.

Grades
6–12
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Picture That: A Megillah Activity
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Setting

After School and Beyond · Congregational Learning · Day Schools and Yeshivas · Teen Engagement · Family Engagement

Topic

Jewish Holidays (Chagim) · Jewish Text and Thought · Jewish Tradition · Creativity and the Arts

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Sefaria

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At the heart of the Purim celebration is the reading of the Megillah – the Book of Esther. The Megillah is written by a scribe on parchment and is often illustrated with traditional decorations and drawings of the events. Besides following in the tradition of illustrated Megillot, illustrating a text promotes reading comprehension at a deep level. 

“Picture That” contains complete instructions for illustrating the Megillah with options to individualize the activity to your students’ needs.

 

Looking for more great Purim materials? Sefaria’s learning department has gathered a new collection of sheets, Purim on Sefaria: Resources for Educators, which can be used “as is” or adapted to your own learning environment.

 

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