SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

RE LESSON PLAN
Pre-Primary/
Primary

LESSON ORGANISATION

Unit of work: Creator of Human Life Salvation topic: Jesus Human person Topic: Human Life

Year Level: 4 Students’ Prior Knowledge: (include faith situations/previous

Key Understanding: The Promise of Christian Salvation
B2 Jesus came to show how people can become closer to God
Learning Point(s):
B2.1 Identifies ways people would behave if everyone showed respect
as Jesus did.
lessons/Units)
Through prior learning, students are aware of the gifts and physical
creations God as a Creator Human Life. Students will relate this
learning by expressing the ways they can respect these things and
live out God’s teaching by respecting and maintaining these things.
Students have shared experiences of God through symbols and
items.

Students have brainstormed ways to respect God’s creations.

Spiritual and Religious Capabilities (that may potentially be covered in the lesson)
Prudence Justice Fortitude Temperance Faith Hope Charity
eg Right choices eg Right eg Inner strength eg Moderation eg Prayer eg Reconciliation eg Service
relationships
General Capabilities (that may potentially be covered in the lesson)

Literacy Numeracy ICT competence Critical and Ethical Personal and Intercultural
creative behaviour Social understanding
thinking competence

Cross-curriculum priorities (may be addressed in the lesson)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Asia and Australia’s engagement with Sustainability
histories and cultures Asia
Lesson Objectives (i.e. anticipated outcomes of this lesson, in point form beginning with an action verb)
As a result of this lesson, students will be able to:
 Recall the ways in which Jesus is a role model of respect for others.
 Select a role play that shows Jesus’ respect for others best.
 Distinguish group roles diligently.
Teacher’s Prior Preparation/Organisation: Provision for students at educational risk:
(include Teacher Witness) Choose One from:
The focus in this unit is Jesus role as creator of human life. Additionally • Gifted
there is a correspondence to live as Jesus would, as we are his • Sensory impaired
creations. • Learning difficulty- grouped with higher ability students.
Explicitly given role and told what is needed to be done.
Points to discuss: Jesus’ respect for life, as well as for people. What else At the beginning of each lesson on this student is given
is Jesus calling for us to respect? What is Jesus calling us to do? an individual laminated card that has written down 3
things to be done within that lesson- clear explicit
• To love always regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, age expectations

• To forgive even when wrong has been done unto you/a loved one
Choose One from:
• To always do what is good- respect the extrinsic good in all of us • ADHD
• Intellectual disability
• Physical disability- given a role that heightens
involvement director- doesn’t require to much movement
in wheelchair. Still accountability for this student to
participate even if not acting.

Special Considerations – adapted to be non denominational to

Muslim student (requires them to look at respect in more a
humanist sense rather than its religious connection)
LESSON DELIVERY attach worksheets, examples, marking keys, etc. as relevant
Resources/References
Time Motivation and Introduction: Align these with the segment
Viewing of video on Jesus’ respect for others where they will be introduced.

https://whatsinthebible.com/can-show-love-respect-god-families/
Digital Display

5 mins Wonder questions following the viewing: Youtube clip ready

I wonder how we today can show respect as Jesus did?

I wonder if anyone can recall any Bible stories where Jesus’ respect for others is
clear?
I wonder if we can show respect for other things other than people?

This lesson is a continuation over several lessons. This lesson considers

group roles and planning of their play.

Discuss Baptism by immersion and how it is done today.

Lesson Steps (Lesson content, structure, strategies & Key Questions):

35mins Students are to plan and design a short play that shows the ways Jesus
respected others.

Students can chose to create their own individual play or reflect their play back
from the Bible and Scriptures.

* Discuss roles that each group have to be filled: (displayed on smartboard)

Director- observes groups rehearsal makes changes where see fit
Performer/s- are playing roles in the play
Scribe- during the planning writes down the groups plans
Researcher- reads online/Bible/books into the Biblical story chosen
Materials ‘man’- collects materials from home/school for the performance
*some members might have to fill a few roles

Students will be given a list of possible Bible stories they could deliver.
Planning template
 Luke 6:27-36- Continuation Of Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain Writing tools
 1 Samuel 2:30
 Daniel 5 Notepad for anecdotal notes
 The Parable of the Sower
 The Parable of the Lost Sheep IPad- 1 per group

Students are able to incorporate liturgical song and or dance into their dramatic
piece if it reflects Jesus’ respect

Explicit instruction:

1. In todays lesson we are not performing, just planning and deciding roles

2. You have the option to refer to a biblical story or create something of their own

3. You have one iPad per group where the researcher can research the listed
 biblical stories or find one of your own that reflects respect

Expectations:

 Work collaboratively
 Work together
 Jesus’ example: if 2 members want the same role come to some
agreements
 Show me that each of you can work collaboratively so we can perform
these and make an afternoon of performances (including a class party)
 Every group will have a firm idea for their play by the end of the planning
session

Groupings:
 3-4 students per group (pre selected)
 Mixed abilities

Materials:
 Planning template 1 per group
 Writing instruments
 iPad (one per group)

5 mins
Lesson Closure:(Review lesson objectives with students)
Review the presence of God in our everyday lives. Review examples of God
showing respect for people/things surrounding.

Review the importance of fulfilling your role as this in itself shows a sign of
respect to your fellow group members.

Every groups director will tell the class their groups idea/biblical story they have
selected. Additionally they will retell how it reflects Jesus’ respect.

Transition: (What needs to happen prior to the next lesson?)

Students pack away materials. Each groups scribe to return the planning
document to teacher’s desk.
Assessment: (Were the lesson objectives met? How will they be assessed?)
Students’ ability to select a biblical story or create their own play reflecting Jesus’
undeniable respect for others.

Students ability to fulfil the requirements of their role

Come to an agreement on who will be doing what role independently without

asking for teachers help to decide who is what- cooperation?
Planning Template

Planning a Role Play

What will happen?

Names: Breakdown
Date:
What is the name of your play?

How does Jesus show respect in your chosen item?

Character List: Groups Roles:

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Plot
Materials needed:
What will happen in your play?
Formal Assessment
B2.1 Identifies ways people would behave if everyone showed respect as Jesus did

 Recall the ways in which Jesus is a role model of respect for others.
 Select a role play that shows Jesus’ respect for others best.
 Distinguish group roles diligently.

Students will Achieved Limited Did not Not assessed

demonstrate
Evidence of the value- respect in the
play

Identify the main elements of the

chosen Biblical story

Encompasses Jesus’ respect in created

role play
Reflects the importance of respect in
todays society
Each member fulfils their role
competently

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