Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Lesson Plan

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

1. 1

   Students will explore the sermon's historical context and contributions to the Great Awakening.

2. 2

   Students will study Edwards's rhetorical techniques and analyze their efficacy for his original audience.

3. 3

   Students will analyze the sermon's literary elements, particularly its use of imagery and metaphor.

4. 4

   Students will examine how the sermon fits within the "jeremiad" genre and trace examples of this genre throughout American history.