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» mimi804 - the Easter bunny

Debbie,
I urge you to think twice about this project. Have you considered that your project may be offensive to some of the students in your class.

First, if their family are devoted Christians, you may hear that they do not consider Easter a myth. At Easter, Christians celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the defining tenet of Christian belief, thus Easter is their most holy of days.

Second, the Easter bunny is not linked to Christianity as you imply in your "Independent Practice" and even in the title of the lesson plan.

Third, the Easter bunny is not a myth but a custom or tradition. Its roots are in history. Perhaps the students could do research as you guide them to learn the differences among various stories such as Paul Bunyan (a tall tale), Robin Hood (a legend), Helen of Troy (part history and part legend), Jason and the Argonauts (a myth). Perhaps they could evaluate the origins of stories like Captain America and the Tooth Fairy.If they don't evaluate the information with your guidance, it seems to me they will merely be passing misinformation amongst themselves in the same manner that false and undocumented information is sent around the Internet as "Forwards."
Mimi

-- posted by mimi804

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» dturn34 - the Easter bunny

In response to the Easter bunny posted by mimi804:

I agree. I've been searching the web for lesson plans on the real meaning of Easter, but it's much easier to find stuff about Easter bunnies, and Easter eggs. I really wonder how many of our children know that Peter Cotton Tail and Easter baskets is not what Easter is all about.

-- posted by dturn34

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