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Full lessonCreate for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle}
Which subjectReligion
What topicThe Christmas story
What length (min)30
What age groupYear or Grade 1
Class size20
What curriculum
Include full script
Check previous homework
Ask some students to presents their homework
Add a physical break
Add group activities
Include homework
Show correct answers
Prepare slide templates
Number of slides5
Create fill-in cards for students
Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments

Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: The Christmas Story

Subject

Religion

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 1

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

Objectives

Materials

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum by focusing on understanding religious narratives and promoting respect and understanding of cultural holidays.

Lesson Structure

Step Number Step Title Length Details
1 Introduction 5 minutes Begin with a warm greeting and introduce the topic. Ask students what they know about Christmas.
2 Storytelling 10 minutes Read the Christmas story from the book or use visual aids. Highlight key characters and events.
3 Discussion 5 minutes Facilitate a brief discussion asking students their thoughts about the story and its meaning.
4 Art Activity 8 minutes Provide students with art supplies to create a Christmas-themed drawing that reflects the story.
5 Summary and Homework Assignment 2 minutes Summarize the lesson and assign homework: Create a simple narrative of the Christmas story using pictures or words. Explain that homework will be collected and checked.

Homework

Students will create a simple narrative of the Christmas story using pictures or words, which they will hand in at the next class without presentation.

Conclusion

This lesson provides a foundational understanding of the Christmas story while incorporating interactive and creative elements to engage Year 1 students effectively.

Lesson script