Learning objective
- To analyse the importance of Christmas by exploring events in the Bible.
Success criteria
- I can identify connections between key
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A1. Describe and make connections
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Cross-curricular links
English
Reading
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Anagrams and hand out whiteboards and pens (one each). Ask the children to unscramble the names of the characters from the Christmas story and write down each character’s reaction to Jesus’ birth.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing support
Could focus on ‘Leaving the garden’ or ‘The birth of Jesus’ extracts, which they will already be familiar with; could use the Resource: Bible chronology: support version during the Main event as a reminder of the key events.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could suggest why Christmas may or may not be the most important part of the big story; should focus on the ‘Jesus’ ascension’ extract which they are less likely to be familiar with; could look up the extracts in a paper or online Bible and read directly from there.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: recounting events from Bible
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Vocabulary definitions
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ascension
The event in which Christians believe Jesus rose into heaven.
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crucifixion
Executing someone by nailing or tying them to a cross.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W: Why and how is Christmas celebrated?
Year 1: Why is Christmas important to so many Christians?
Year 2: What can light mean at Christmas?
Year 3: Why do many Christians think that Christmas is good news?
Year 4: How is Christmas part of a bigger story?
Year 5: Why do some people use different names for Jesus?
Year 6: Who celebrates Christmas?
