**Lesson Plan: Deliverance from Egypt**
**Grade Level:** Primary 3
**Subject:** Christian Religious Studies
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Retell the story of the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt.
2. Recognize the importance of the ten plagues in the story.
3. Understand the significance of trusting in God's plan.
**Materials:**
- Bible (Exodus chapters 7-12)
- Visual aids (pictures of Moses, Pharaoh, Israelites, and the ten plagues)
- Chart paper and markers
- Coloring sheets related to the story
- Song lyrics printout for "Let My People Go"
- A short video or slideshow depicting the story (optional)
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. Greet the students and introduce the topic: Deliverance from Egypt.
2. Engage the students with a brief discussion about freedom and what it means to be free.
**Storytelling (15 minutes):**
1. Narrate the story of Moses and the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt, using visuals to keep students engaged.
2. Emphasize key moments: Moses' encounter with the burning bush, his return to Egypt, his demand to Pharaoh, and the ten plagues.
3. Use a simplified language and ask questions throughout to ensure understanding (e.g., "Why did God send plagues?", "What did Pharaoh say to Moses?").
**Activity (20 minutes):**
1. Divide the students into small groups.
2. Hand out chart paper and markers for each group.
3. Assign each group a specific plague to illustrate or describe on the chart paper.
4. After 10 minutes, have each group present their work to the class.
5. Discuss the significance of each plague and how it demonstrated God's power.
**Song Time (5 minutes):**
1. Teach the students the song "Let My People Go," reinforcing the story's message.
2. Sing the song together as a class.
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. Summarize the key points of the lesson.
2. Discuss the importance of trusting in God's plan despite difficult circumstances.
**Homework: (5 minutes)**
1. Give students a coloring sheet related to the story or ask them to draw their favorite part of the story and write a sentence about it.
2. Tell students to share the story with their family members and discuss what they learned.
**Assessment:**
- Observe student participation during the lesson and activities.
- Review the homework assignment for understanding and creativity.
- Ask a few comprehension questions to recap the lesson.
**Closing Prayer:**
Lead a short prayer, thanking God for the lesson and asking for His guidance in trusting His plans for our lives.
**Additional Notes:**
- Adjust the pacing of the lesson based on students' understanding and engagement.
- Be prepared to provide additional support to students who struggle with certain parts of the story.
By following this lesson plan, primary 3 students should gain a clear understanding of the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt and its significance in the Christian faith.