Jesus and Zacchaeus — Teacher Answers
A2–B1 · 45–60 minutes · Luke 19:1–10
Explain tax collector and making amends. Zacchaeus promises four times the amount if he has cheated someone; retain that conditional detail. Assess English understanding, not a learner’s beliefs. Learners may discuss the story without sharing personal beliefs.
1–2. Goals and reading
Invite predictions, read aloud, then ask learners to reread for evidence. Explain unfamiliar words. This is a simplified adaptation, not a direct quotation.
3. Vocabulary
1–D; 2–F; 3–E; 4–B; 5–A; 6–C Original sentences vary.
4. Understanding
- Jericho.
- He was a chief tax collector.
- He was short and could not see past the crowd.
- Stay at Zacchaeus’s house.
- Happily.
- Half of his possessions.
- Repay that person four times the amount.
5. Language focus
he could not see past the crowd; Jesus called him and said he would stay at his house; Jesus was visiting someone they called a sinner; he had cheated them. Accept equivalent wording.
6–7. Speaking and writing
Answers vary. Look for relevant ideas, clear reasons and the target language. Offer sentence frames as needed. Students do not need to affirm a religious belief.
8. Puzzle or game
A. Zacchaeus climbed a tree. B. He welcomed him happily. C. He would help poor people.
9–10. Reflection and final response
Check the main events against the reading. Look for relevant details, target language and a clear explanation. Accept supported applications while distinguishing them from the passage’s meaning.
Suggested timing
Goals: 5 minutes; reading: 10; vocabulary and comprehension: 15; language: 10; speaking or game: 5; writing and reflection: 10–15. Select tasks to suit your class.