# Lesson Plan: Paul's Conversion
## Lesson Title
Paul’s Conversion
## Grade Level
Primary 6
## Subject
Christian Religious Studies
## Duration
60 minutes
## Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Narrate the story of Paul’s conversion.
2. Describe the transformation that occurred in Paul’s life after his encounter with Jesus.
3. Identify the significance of the conversion experience for Christians.
## Materials
- Bible (Acts 9:1-19)
- Visual aids (pictures or slideshow depicting the conversion of Paul)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with key points and questions
- Coloring sheets with images from Paul’s conversion (optional)
- Projector (optional)
## Lesson Outline
### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. Open with a prayer.
2. Briefly discuss who Paul was (formerly known as Saul) and his role before his conversion (persecutor of Christians).
3. Show pictures or slides to introduce students to historical context.
### Story of Paul’s Conversion (15 minutes)
1. Read Acts 9:1-19 aloud or have students take turns reading.
2. Pause after key verses to discuss what is happening:
- Verses 1-2: Saul’s mission to persecute Christians.
- Verses 3-6: Saul’s encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus.
- Verses 7-9: Saul’s immediate blindness and his time in Damascus.
- Verses 10-19: Ananias’ role in healing Saul and baptizing him.
### Discussion (10 minutes)
1. Ask students what they think about Saul's transformation.
2. Discuss why Jesus chose Saul for such an important mission despite his past.
3. Emphasize the significance of the conversion experience in a personal Christian journey.
### Activities (15 minutes)
1. **Group Activity: Role-Playing**
- Divide the class into small groups.
- Assign each group a part of the story to act out (e.g., The road to Damascus encounter, Ananias meeting Saul, Saul preaching after his conversion).
2. **Individual Activity: Reflection Writing**
- Provide a handout with questions for students to answer:
- What was Saul's mission before his conversion?
- How did his encounter with Jesus change him?
- How can we apply the story of Paul's conversion to our own lives?
### Conclusion (10 minutes)
1. Recap key points from the lesson.
2. Encourage students to share what they’ve written or discuss in pairs.
3. Close with a prayer asking for guidance in personal transformation and commitment to faith.
## Assessment
- Students' participation in discussions and activities.
- Review of reflection writing to gauge understanding of key concepts.
- Brief Q&A session at the end of the lesson to ensure comprehension.
## Homework
- Ask students to read Acts 13:1-12 before the next class to learn more about Paul’s missionary journeys.
- Optional: Draw a picture depicting a scene from Paul's conversion story and write a short description of it.
## Additional Notes
- Adjust time allocations based on class size and students’ engagement levels.
- Use visual aids and tangible activities to keep students engaged and to cater to different learning styles.
- Be open to students’ questions and encourage them to explore the lesson beyond the classroom.