Re Lesson Plan Pre-Primary/ Primary

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
RE LESSON PLAN
Pre-Primary/
Primary
LESSON ORGANISATION
Unit of work: Loving Like Jesus Salvation topic: Baptism Human person Topic: The white
garment and the candle
Year Level: 6 Students’ Prior Knowledge: (include faith
situations/previous lessons/Units)
This is the introductory lesson for this RE Unit.
Key Understanding: C1 Christian Response
- Sacrament of Baptism
- Symbols within baptism and symbols of the
church
- Students would’ve already learnt about
Learning Point(s):
Baptism in previous years.
C2 the symbols of being a ‘new’ creature
Spiritual and Religious Capabilities (that may potentially be covered in the lesson)
Prudence Justice Fortitude Temperance Faith Hope Charity
eg Right choices eg Right eg Inner strength eg Moderation eg Prayer eg Reconciliation eg Service
relationships
RE journal writing
General Capabilities (that may potentially be covered in the lesson)
Literacy Numeracy ICT Critical and Ethical Personal and Intercultural
competence creative behaviour Social understanding
RE journal thinking competence
writing
Reminiscing
of own
Baptism
Cross-curriculum priorities (may be addressed in the lesson)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Asia and Australia’s engagement with Sustainability
histories and cultures Asia
Lesson Objectives (i.e. anticipated outcomes of this lesson, in point form beginning with an action verb)
As a result of this lesson, students will be able to: (Using RE journals)
 Recount their experience of the Sacrament of Baptism
 Describe two symbols present at the Sacrament of Baptism
Teacher’s Prior Preparation/Organisation: Provision for students at educational risk:

(include Teacher Witness)
Extending prompts (Gifted):
- Prepare questions to ask the students during the - Students cut out from magazines and glue
lesson – e.g questions to begin the lesson: distinctive baptism symbols into a church
“Looking at your photos you’ve brought in today, what template
are some of the symbols present in Baptism?”
- Make sure the whiteboard is clear of any writing Enabling prompts (ADHD)
- Make sure the whiteboard pen works well and will break down the question and criteria on the board
not run out during the lesson where the answers can be found.
- Faction tokens - Scaffold the steps and apply
- Organize/inform parents students a week before - Gradual release as students demonstrate
to bring in photos, if student has not been competence and guide students with
baptized they need to have interviewed someone additional needs by rephrasing paragraphs
asking – about their experience and some of the and questions
symbols they saw. (put notice on coneqt) - Use positive reinforcement to encourage
- Students photos desirable work habits
- Magazines, church template (extension activity) - Use behaviour modification chart to manage
undesirable behaviour and reward correct
behaviour with positive reinforcement
LESSON DELIVERY attach worksheets, examples, marking keys, etc. as relevant
Resources/References
Time Motivation and Introduction:
Align these with the segment
MOTIVATION where they will be introduced.
10am 1. Students are required to bring in photos (specifically of the
different symbols) from their baptism or from someone they know Students personal Baptismal
who has been baptised. Students form small groups of 4/5 – the photos
teacher does this by grouping students according to birthday
months.
The teacher makes note that even if you have not been baptised God still
loves all people baptised or not.
Students sit in small groups on the mat when sharing photos and stories.
(Personal and social competence)
The teacher reminds students they will be handing out faction tokens for
correct behaviour.
10:10
INTRODUCTION
“Today we will be talking about the key features of baptism. “Looking at
your photos you’ve brought in today, what are some of the symbols
present in Baptism?”
Answer: white garment, candles, water
Lesson Steps (Lesson content, structure, strategies & Key Questions):

CONTENT
2. The teacher draws student’s attention back to them “Some
important symbols that make baptised people ‘new creatures’ of
God are:
. The white garment you wear at your baptism, symbolises that the
baptised person is ‘purified’ of their original sin they have when
they are born. They are now a ‘new creature’ because they have
a new relationship with God.
. The Baptism candle is lit from the Easter candle. This is done to make
connections to Jesus’ resurrection. When a child is baptized,
the candle is a symbol of faith, light, truth and new life in Christ.
. The water poured onto the child’s head is symbolic as no one can live
without it, much like through Baptism, God comes to live or ‘to
make a home’ in a baptised person. The water also symbolises
cleansing and the removal of original sin.
“Looking at your photos you’ve brought with you is there any other
symbols present in the church during baptism?”
Answer: Sign of the cross over the child’s head, oil
10:20
ACTIVITY RE journals
3. Students return to their desks and write in their RE journals: Whiteboard
- their experience of baptism (or someone who’s been baptised) Whiteboard pens
- describe at least two symbols they remember (or have talked
about today)
Students can use their photos – the teacher writes this criteria on
the whiteboard. (Faith) + (Literacy)
10:30
Lesson Closure:(Review lesson objectives with students)
Students are asked to share their experiences of Baptism to the class if
they would like too.
10:40 Transition: (What needs to happen prior to the next lesson?)
Have the councillors to collect the RE journals and place them on the
teacher’s desk. Students return to their desk and stand behind their chair
for further instructions.
Assessment: (Were the lesson objectives met? How will they be

assessed?)
Checklist reflects the year six students of the 6a class.
STUDENTS OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE COMMENT

NAME 1: Recount 2: Describe
their two symbols
experience present at
of the the
Sacrament Sacrament
of Baptism of Baptism
JASPER
BEN
JACK
DECLAN
JAMES
JAMIE R
JARRAH
SETH
JAKE S
ELANOR
LACHLAN
J
SAM F
NIC C
TIRIK
27 students
= Still developing, has basic knowledge, needs modelling
= Achieving standards, confused in some parts
= Deeper understanding, reasoning, application

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C2 the symbols of being a ‘new’ creature

Teacher’s Prior Preparation/Organisation: Provision for students at educational risk:

Lesson Steps (Lesson content, structure, strategies & Key Questions):

Answer: Sign of the cross over the child’s head, oil

10:40 Transition: (What needs to happen prior to the next lesson?)

Assessment: (Were the lesson objectives met? How will they be

Checklist reflects the year six students of the 6a class.

STUDENTS OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE COMMENT

= Still developing, has basic knowledge, needs modelling

= Achieving standards, confused in some parts

= Deeper understanding, reasoning, application

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