Lesson Plan

Class: Religion Date: December 2, 2016

Title: Advent Wreath

Objective of Lesson (in own words): have students learn the meaning and the names of the
candles used in the advent wreat

Learner Outcomes (Program of Studies) Plan for Differentiation / Inclusion

As defined in the CCSD Grade 4

Religious Teachers Guide Definitions and location are defined
on the back of the wreath handout

Preliminary Matters (Announcements, etc.)

Say the weekly prayer and light the first

candle of Advent

Prerequisite Knowledge, Skills, Strategies

and Attitudes

The meaning of Advent

Resources

Advent Wreath
Prayer
Pencil Crayons
CCSD grade 4 Religion Teacher
Guide
Lighter

Introduction
Time 5 mins
Teaching Strategy Discuss Advent with the students and refresh their minds of what the
(link to previous learning,
introduction of new concepts) purpose of the first week is to be the light to others in the home.
Have students gather in a circle around the Wreath
Say the prayer and light the candle
Student Activity Participate in prayer
Participate in class discussion
Resources Lighter
Prayer
Assessment Formative assessment of students understanding of Advent

Activity Sequence
Time 20 mins
Teaching Strategy Teacher will go through the Wreath guide with the class and discuss
(Presentation, explanation,
practice, approach, etc.) the placements and meanings of the candles with students
Student Activity Students will read and following along asking and answering
questions as they arise
Students will label and colour the candles on the Wreath sheet
according to their appropriate location and colours
Resources Advent wreath sheet
Assessment Summative Assessment of the labels and colours of the candles.

Closure
Time 2 mins
Teaching Strategy Review the Christ candle

(Summary of learning & link to
upcoming learning) Ask students what they liked the most about learning about the
meanings of the candles on the wreath.
Ask students if they have any other questions
Student Activity Discussion
Resources None
Assessment None.

Reflection