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Which subject	Religion
What topic	How do ancient stories influence modern celebrations?’ -
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 3
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

How do ancient stories influence modern celebrations?

Objectives

To explore the connection between ancient stories and modern celebrations.
To identify key elements of ancient stories that are reflected in contemporary festivities.
To engage students in group discussions and activities that promote critical thinking and collaboration.

Materials

Printed copies of selected ancient stories (e.g., mythological tales, religious texts)
Whiteboard and markers
Poster paper and art supplies (markers, crayons, stickers)
Projector (if available) for visual aids
Worksheets with questions and prompts for discussion

Grade/Age Group

Year 3

Subject

Religion

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the UK national curriculum by promoting understanding of cultural heritage and religious traditions, fostering respect and awareness of diverse beliefs and practices.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Introduce the concept of ancient stories and their relevance to modern celebrations. Use simple examples that students can relate to.
2	Exploring Ancient Stories	10 mins	Divide the class into small groups, assigning each a different ancient story. Groups will read their story and identify themes related to celebrations.
3	Group Discussion	5 mins	Bring everyone back together to share insights from group work. Facilitate discussions on how these stories relate to celebrations today.
4	Creative Activity	7 mins	Have students create a poster that illustrates the connection between one ancient story and a modern celebration.
5	Reflection and Homework	3 mins	Summarise key points from the lesson. Assign homework: Write a short paragraph on how an ancient story influences a celebration in their family or culture. Students will hand in their homework without presentations.

Assessment

Informal assessment through group participation and poster activity. Homework will be collected and reviewed for understanding of concepts discussed in class.

Additional Notes

Ensure that stories selected are age-appropriate and culturally sensitive.
Be mindful of different cultural backgrounds in the classroom when discussing specific modern celebrations.
Prepare to support students who may need additional help during group discussions or poster creation.