Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 3 - Christian Religious Studies - omparative Account Of The Baptism In The Synoptic

### Lesson Plan: Comparative Account of the Baptism in the Synoptic Gospels #### Subject: Christian Religious Studies #### Grade: Senior Secondary 3 #### Duration: 60 minutes #### Topic: Comparative Account of the Baptism in the Synoptic Gospels --- #### Objectives: 1. **Cognitive:** Students will be able to identify and explain the key events and differences in the accounts of Jesus' baptism in the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke). 2. **Affective:** Students will appreciate the significance of Jesus' baptism in the context of Christian faith. 3. **Psychomotor:** Students will be able to compare and contrast the different Gospel accounts through written and oral expression. #### Materials Needed: - Holy Bibles (preferably in the same translation for consistency) - Chart paper and markers - Handouts with excerpts from the Synoptic Gospels - Whiteboard and markers - Projector (if using digital slides) --- #### Lesson Outline: **Introduction (10 minutes):** 1. **Greeting and Prayer:** - Begin with a brief prayer. - Greet the class and outline the day's lesson. 2. **Motivation:** - Ask students: "What do you know about the baptism of Jesus?" Encourage a few responses. 3. **Lesson Overview:** - Introduce the topic: Comparative Account of the Baptism in the Synoptic Gospels. - Explain that the Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke provide different perspectives on Jesus’ baptism. **Body (40 minutes):** 1. **Reading the Texts (15 minutes):** - Distribute handouts with the baptism accounts. - Read aloud as a class or in groups: - Matthew 3:13-17 - Mark 1:9-11 - Luke 3:21-22 - Students should take note of similarities and differences. 2. **Discussion and Analysis (20 minutes):** - Break students into small groups. - **Guided Questions:** - What are the key events described in each account? - How does each Gospel writer describe the presence of the Holy Spirit? - What words are spoken from Heaven in each account? - Each group will create a comparison chart on chart paper. - Columns: Matthew, Mark, Luke - Rows: Location, Events, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Voice, Unique Elements 3. **Class Discussion (5 minutes):** - Each group presents their findings. - Highlight the unique aspects of each Gospel's account and discuss why these differences might exist. **Conclusion (10 minutes):** 1. **Summary:** - Recap the main points of the lesson. - Emphasize the significance of Jesus’ baptism and how it reflects in each Gospel. 2. **Reflection:** - Share how understanding different perspectives of the same event can enhance our faith and knowledge. 3. **Assignment:** - Write a one-page reflection on how the baptism of Jesus is significant to your personal faith journey. - Research how the accounts of Jesus' baptism are used in teaching and preaching within different Christian denominations. 4. **Closing Prayer:** - End with a prayer, thanking God for the lessons learned and asking for deeper understanding. --- #### Assessment: - **Formative Assessment:** Participation in group discussions and accuracy in comparison charts. - **Summative Assessment:** Written reflection assignment to be submitted in the next class. --- #### Reflection: - Consider how well students engaged with the material and the depth of their comparative analysis. - Reflect on any areas where students struggled or excelled, and how the lesson plan could be adjusted in the future for better understanding. --- This lesson aims to not only impart knowledge but also to foster critical thinking skills and personal faith reflection among Senior Secondary 3 students.