LESSON PLAN Year 7 Red/Blue

Curriculum Area:
Religion

Topic:
St Paul/Justice

Date:
Wednesday 22nd July - 7
Thursday 23rd July - 7

Lesson Focus/Intent:
A thorough understanding of the concept of Justice and an ability to link the theme
of justice to scripture.
Prior Knowledge:
Students should have limited knowledge of the life of St Paul and his missions from
previous terms
Syllabus Outcomes:
Resources & Equipment:
Students are to use:
- Their own device (iPad)
- Google docs and drive

Differentiation:
- Differentiated groups can allow for different reading levels for the students to
understand the key beliefs expressed by St Paul through his writings
- Depending on students comprehension there are variations of the same letter
for students to use for a modelling exercise
Lesson Reflection:
- The content in this lesson was used in order to link the schools focus of the
concept of Justice with the college patron of St Paul. I believe that the students
were able to link these theme of justice to the scripture therefore fulfilling the
lesson focus/intention.
- I believe that the students engaged with the content and the lesson with the
differentiation being beneficial, especially for students who usually struggle
with the content.

Differentiation has been taught as a beneficial aspect to be used throughout teaching

within the classroom environment. It is suggested that teachers are able to
differentiate based on the content, the process or the product according to a students
readiness, interest or learning profile. In this lesson plan, the following elements of
differentiation is displayed:
A) An identification of the different learning needs of the students
B) Incorporation of different ways students are able to learn, identified through
small group work
C) Identification of higher order activity therefore differentiation based on
readiness
D) Differentiation based on the student readiness through the use of a tiered
lesson format and activities

Timing

Lesson Sequence

10
minutes

Brainstorm activity
What is justice? What does it mean to you?
Students give examples of justice in their own lives

20
minutes

20
minutes

Group Activity Teachings of Justice

Students break up into groups of 2-3
Each group chooses a passage/quote from the below list to read and
interpret
- Psalm 37:37-39
- Deuteronomy 16:20
- Matthew 7:12
- Proverbs 28:5
- Acts 20:35
- Psalm 37: 27-29
- Students are to create a mind map to show the real life scenarios
that they can apply this passage to
Modelling session
As a class the teacher will model how to write a letter that applies the
messages of the bible passages to todays society
Students will attempt to find:
The key points in the letter that relate to justice
Define words relating to the topic
Sections that incorporate the message of the passage that was
studied
Differentiation: Students are all given the same letter initially to
analyse/model
Students with difficulty will be given other letters varying in simplicity.
Students will need to identify similarities amongst the letters

Next
Lesson?

St Paul PowerPoint
- Students are to read the PowerPoint of St Paul
- Students are to read a biblical story from St Paul
- Individually students are to write, in any of the following text
type forms, a letter, advice column or newspaper article that
outlines the importance of the need for justice in todays society,
how to live out the message of justice that was preached by Jesus
and St Paul in a modern day context
Higher Order:
- Students are to attempt to link the previous stories and teachings
on justice to the teachings in St Pauls stories
This activity can continue over into next lesson or as homework

Passages
Psalm 37:37-39

37

Deuteronomy 16:20

20

Matthew 7:12

12 Do for others what you want them to do for you:

this is the meaning of the Law of Moses and of the
teachings of the prophets.

Proverbs 28:5

5 Evil people do not know what justice is, but those

who worship the LORD understand it well.

Acts 20:35

35 I have shown you in all things that by working hard

in this way we must help the weak, remembering the
words that the Lord Jesus himself said, There is more
happiness in giving than in receiving.

Psalm 37:27-29

27 Turn away from evil and do good,

and your descendants will always live in the land;
28 for the LORD loves what is right
and does not abandon his faithful people.
He protects them forever,
but the descendants of the wicked will be driven out.
29 The righteous will possess the land
and live in it forever.

Notice good people, observe the righteous;

peaceful people have descendants,
38
but sinners are completely destroyed,
and their descendants are wiped out.
39
The LORD saves the righteous
and protects them in times of trouble.
Always be fair and just, so that you will occupy the
land that the LORD your God is giving you and so that
you will continue to live there.

LETTER FIRST TIER

LETTER SECOND TIER

LETTER THIRD TIER

Dear Readers,

Dear Readers,

Dear Readers,

I think that for todays topic it is important to talk about justice,

particularly because there is so much injustice in the world. When
we turn on the news, read the paper or even look on Facebook
there is always a story about sadness, because somewhere, if it is not
in our backyard something terrible is happening. All the while, I sit
here wondering, what happened for the world to be this way.

I think that an important topic to talk about today is justice,

but particularly injustice because of the world that we live
in. All around us, through social media such as Facebook,
we see these stories of good and bad. And at every point I
find myself wondering, how did he world get this way?

I believe that in todays society many people have forgotten about

Jesuss commandment of love and how that should be incorporated
into our everyday lives. It is in Matthew 23 that Jesus says that
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and
with all your mind. This is the greatest and most important
commandment. The second most important commandment is like
it: Love your neighbour as you love yourself . It is here that Jesus
reminds us to love not only God but also each other. Does this not
mean that we should be kind and help those in need? Bringing
justice to those who need it most?
However, there are people and organisations that are living this
mission and helping others. The work of places such as Caritas
Australia, working for the people who have been troubled by
injustice, Mission Australia, helping to spread the love of God to
those in need and the Salvation Army, create services that care for
the homeless and underprivileged in countries around the world.
When I remember these organisations and their missions, I
remember that there are ways that I can help out both them, and
others by incorporating this simple message of love into our own
lives.
Signing off,
Miss G

It is my belief that many people in todays society have

forgotten about the most important Catholic teaching as
said in the Bible by Jesus, Love one another as I have
loved you. To me this teaching is about kindness, faith,
forgiveness and justice but it doesnt seem that many
people are actively living this teaching.
However, we cannot forget the organisations that are
actively living this mission and helping others. These are the
organisations like Caritas Australia, Mission Australia and
the Salvation Army. They all help people in different ways
and through different services, reminding us all about
helping people and living Jesus commandment of love and
justice.
Signing off,
Miss G

What I really wanted talk about is justice and injustice that

we see and hear about in our world. There are these
stories we hear about on the news, from friends or on the
internet, but how has this happened?
I think to myself, has the world forgotten about Jesus
most important teaching, Love one another as I have
loved you? This is all about kindness, forgiveness and
justice but people are not living this teaching.
However, not everyone has forgotten! There are the
organisations such as Caritas Australia, Mission Australia
and the Salvation Army that aim to help people every day,
and that is something that we should all strive for.
Signing off,
Miss G