This is a religious, historical text that may require some explanation and context for student comprehension. The themes of damnation and eternal suffering may be upsetting to some students. The teacher may wish to prepare the class for this content and emphasize that though there will be some exploration of its theology, the sermon will be studied in light of its historical and rhetorical significance.
The thought questions in this lesson plan provide material and ideas that students can use to write short original essays and to develop their powers of analysis.
The questions provided for the final paper are most suitable for student essays. For the sake of improving their written...