**Lesson Plan: Death and Resurrection of Jesus**
**Grade:** Primary 3
**Subject:** Christian Religious Studies
**Duration:** 1 hour
**Topic:** Death and Resurrection of Jesus
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### **Objectives:**
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the events leading up to Jesus' death.
2. Recognize the significance of Jesus' resurrection.
3. Describe how these events are celebrated in Christianity.
### **Materials Needed:**
- Bible (children’s version)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Coloring sheets with scenes from the death and resurrection
- Crayons
- Visual aids (pictures or a PowerPoint presentation)
- A simple, easy-to-understand storybook about Easter
### **Lesson Outline:**
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#### **1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
- **Greeting and Prayer:** Start with a short welcoming prayer.
- **Ice Breaker:** Ask the students if they have ever heard of Easter and what they know about it.
- **Lesson Overview:** Explain that today’s lesson is about the death and resurrection of Jesus, a very important part of the Christian faith.
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#### **2. Body of the Lesson (35 minutes)**
**A. Storytelling (15 minutes)**
1. **Setting the Scene:** Briefly recap Jesus' ministry on Earth and his teachings.
2. **The Last Supper:** Describe Jesus’ final meal with his disciples.
3. **The Betrayal and Arrest:** Narrate how Judas betrayed Jesus and how Jesus was arrested.
4. **Crucifixion:** Explain in simple terms what crucifixion is and why Jesus was crucified. Emphasize that Jesus died to take away our sins.
5. **Resurrection:** Describe how on the third day after his death, Jesus rose from the dead. Highlight the joy and amazement of his disciples.
**B. Activities (20 minutes)**
1. **Discussion:** Ask questions to ensure understanding:
- Why did Jesus die on the cross?
- What happened three days after Jesus died?
- How do people feel about the resurrection?
2. **Coloring Activity:** Distribute coloring sheets depicting scenes from the story (e.g., the Last Supper, crucifixion, resurrection).
- While coloring, walk around and ask the students about the story, encouraging them to recount parts of it.
3. **Role Play:** Organize a small, simple skit:
- Assign roles (Jesus, disciples, etc.) and help students act out key moments of the story.
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#### **3. Conclusion (10 minutes)**
- **Review:** Recap the main points of the lesson.
- **Personal Reflection:** Ask the students how they feel about the story and what it teaches them.
- **Prayer:** Conclude with a prayer thanking God for Jesus' sacrifice and celebrating His resurrection.
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#### **Assessment:**
- **Oral Questions:** Ask students to share one thing they learned about Jesus' death and resurrection.
- **Participation in Activities:** Observe student engagement during coloring and skit activities.
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#### **Homework:**
- Encourage students to share the story of Jesus' death and resurrection with their family members.
- Optional: Draw and color their favorite part of the Easter story and bring it to the next class.
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#### **Extra Tips:**
- **Be Sensitive:** When discussing the death of Jesus, be mindful of the age and sensitivities of the children. Use simple, soothing language.
- **Encourage Questions:** Allow students to ask questions and express their thoughts and feelings.
- **Celebrate Hope:** Focus on the theme of hope and new life that the resurrection brings.
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Let’s make this lesson enjoyable, informative, and spiritually uplifting for these young minds. Happy teaching!