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In week one student’s will explore the idea of making good decisions. This will also include the notion that people can choose what is right or wrong. We
will also look to Jesus as he taught what a Christian moral life should look like. In week two students will learn that the Beatitudes are ideals and a moral
framework, which help people make good moral choices and follow a Christian life. Students will investigate specific scripture readings that relate to the
Beatitudes. Students will also explore how Jesus taught his followers to pray as a way of strengthening their relationship with God and he gave them the
Lord’s Prayer as an example of how they may pray. Then in week 3 Students will learn the meaning behind the words in the Lord’s Prayer and explore the
different forms of prayer that Christians may use. We will also make connections between the Beatitudes and the Lord’s Prayer. Students will also get a
chance to learn how they can make time for God in their busy schedules. Then in week four students will explore how Christians pray in many ways. Finally
in week five, students will get the opportunity to create their own prayer session. Students will explore ways Christians pray together to celebrate God’s
presence and care in their lives.
Key Understandings and Learning Points
Human person Jesus Church
People can make good decisions Christians follow the Beatitudes Christians pray in many ways
Prayer is a part of Christian life Jesus taught his followers to pray Christians pray together as a community
Christians are strengthened by prayer to choose
good
Catholic World View and Teacher Witness (See Teacher Note) Link with Key Understandings and Learning Points by highlighting
Prayer within the Catholic Faith is a central and key element. Prayer deepens a person's faith. Praying can help the believer come to a greater
understanding of God's purpose for their lives. It is imperative that as teachers we educate our students on the importance of prayer.
This unit seeks to educate students on the multiple ways people can pray. Prayer can be silent or said out loud. It can use set words, or a person's own
words. In prayer, Christians lift their minds and hearts to God. This unit lets students experience the power of prayer. Once they have learned to pray about
things, they will be able to feel the power of prayer. They will learn that prayer can be a sanctuary for them. They will develop a relationship with God, and
grow as individuals in Christ. This unit delves deep into scripture and how Jesus taught his followers how to pray. Once again strengthening the students
knowledge and understanding of prayer.
Extension – Students will be given differentiated questions to allow them to engage in higher order thinking skills. For example they will be asked to
provide evidence and justification to their answers.
Engagement – Groups will be strategically organised to ensure levels of abilities are levelled out. Highly skilled students will be placed in groups with
students who require further assistance. They will also be positioned near the teacher or EA so as to keep an eye on their progression throughout the
lessons activities.
Special Considerations – Students who require assistance with reading and writing will be assisted by the teacher or EA. If that does not work those
students will be pulled out of the group and will work one on one in a small group with the teacher or EA. Access to computers will be given to students
who have writing difficulties.
LEARNING AND TEACHING PROGRAM
Evaluation and
Week Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5
Assessment
Prayer Love your neighbour Love one another Spontaneous prayer: Invite Ask a student to select a prayer from Students write down two
students to pray asking for God’s prayer book. Read aloud to class and things they are thankful
help & guidance when making reflect. for and share with the
moral decisions. Response: Lord class.
give us strength and guidance in
our decision-making.
1 A1: Class brainstorm / A1: Read Spaghetti in a A1: Students in pairs research A1: Students watch YouTube: A1: Watch Diagnostic
identify using Hot Dog Bun: Having and create Pic Collage on what https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= https://www.youtube.co Assessment:
People Bubbl.us the choices the Courage to Be Who moral choice and conscience is. yHKFvxgQOFI on the ten m/watch?v=iOMKASxGEx Teacher collects the
can make
made by people every You Are. Discuss the Identify the characteristics of commandments. Discuss how the w. Read the Beatitudes My Choice My
good
decisions day and what helps us difference between each. Present to class. Ten Commandments help us to make [Matthew 5:1-12]. Future work sheet.
make an informed regular daily choices moral choices that are pleasing to Summarise/ discuss what Continuous
choice. and important choices. (Integrated with English God. each Beatitude means conversations and
ACELY1717) and how it applies to discussions with
A2: In pairs students A2: Students TPS A2: Students in pairs create a poster, Christian moral life. students
need to rank these who/how they can seek A2: As a whole class discuss which lists the 10 commandments, throughout all
choices from least to guidance when making findings / Pic Collage and create a and illustrate an image that A2: Students complete lessons. Will
most important (class a choice. Discuss how definition for each word. represents it (can draw/ or create a the beatitude Flip Square indicate students
discussion must justify choices impact others. collage using newspaper/magazine activity (see attached current
rankings) In pairs hand out cut outs). Students reword the resource). understanding of
scenarios (see attached commandment positively. decision making.
A3: Write a class resource) for students (Integrate Math
definition to add to to act out with one (Integrated with English ACELY1717) ACMMG140) Formative
the wall display on person being the Assessment:
how to make an guidance provider – A3: Discuss how the (Lesson 5)
informed swap roles. Beatitudes are the paths Students are given
choice/decision. that God gives people as one Beatitude to
(Integrated with drama an answer to their desire focus on and
A4: Exit ticket skills for happiness. complete Resource
students complete ACADRM035) Sheet ‘The
worksheet – Ability to A4: Students are given a Beatitudes’.
Make Good decisions single Beatitude to focus Checklist marking
A3: Exit ticket students on and complete guide.
complete ‘My Choice Resource Sheet 2 ‘The
My Future’ activity (see Beatitudes’.
attached resource).
A1: In small groups A1: Rotation activity. In A1: Recall The Lord’s Prayer. A1: Students use scripture discussed A1-3: Students Formative
2 students recall and list groups students rotate Watch in week 2 lesson 2 to plan a handwrite their final copy Assessment:
ways that the through and read the https://www.youtube.com/watc newspaper article explaining what of their newspaper article (Lesson 5)
Christian Beatitudes are Gospel passages that h?v=UmdN8zzyRtc Jesus taught about how to pray, and and decorate page (see Students create
follow
evident in everyday show how Jesus taught Explain to the students that Jesus what people are praying for when attached resource). newspaper article
the
Beatitud life, and in everyday his followers how to taught The Lord’s Prayer to his they pray The Lord’s Prayer. Finally explaining how to
es people. Discuss as pray. disciples when they asked him why they think praying is important. (Integrated with English pray. Checklist
whole class 1. In the morning how to pray [Matthew 6:9-13 & (Will have 2/3 lessons to complete). (ACELY1714) marking guide (see
[Mark 1:35] Luke 11:2-4]. - See attached resources attached for more
A2: In small groups 2. On the sabbath (These will be displayed during the (Formative assessment information)
reword the eight [Luke 4:16-17] A2: In small groups students mass) piece)
Beatitudes in positive 3. Alone [Mark 6:45- create dance actions for each - All reflection
language. Discuss as a 46] part of The Lord’s Prayer and A2: Continue on with newspaper pieces and exit
class and add eight 4. With others in present to class. Show this video article draft (see attached resource). For fast finishers Students tickets collected
definitions onto wall synagogues as example begin creating visual (indicate students
display. [Matthew 4:23] https://www.youtube.com/watc (Integrated with English representations of each ability to reflect
5. When facing h?v=ZqQMxMWXJ7E (ACELY1714) petition of the Lord’s and understand
A3: In pairs find Prayer. Students can use their choices and
temptation
examples of people (Best group will be chosen to drawings, symbols, actions)
[Matthew 4:1-10]
who exemplify each teach the whole class and this magazine clippings or
Beatitude and explain 6. The night before he will be presented during mass) take photos to represent Seesaw is used
the way that they find died [Luke 22:41- each petition. These are throughout (images
happiness by 42]. (Integrated with Dance presented in poster of students & exit
following these ACADAM009) format, with the petition tickets) and
A2: Break students into
principles of Christian written on the poster as a referred to for
six groups and allocate
moral life (fictional A3: Teach the seven petitions of heading. reporting to
one of the above
characters from books The Lord’s Prayer. Watch the parents.
Gospel passages to
or movies, famous video that explains each petition. (Integrated with Visual
each group. Students
people or family https://www.youtube.com/watc Arts ACAVAM115)
create a comic strip
members / friends). h?v=V6HjK8UGV3U&feature=you
titled ‘Jesus taught us
tu.be in pairs students match
how to prayer’ (see
each petition of the Lord’s Prayer
attached resource
with its meaning (see attached
‘Comic Strip’).
resource ‘Chapter 50 Activity’)
A3: Exit ticket students
A4: Exit ticket students complete
complete ‘Is Prayer Like
‘How do we connect with Jesus?’
Talking With A Friend?’
(Reflect upon how to use prayer
to strengthen relationship with
God)
Prayers = Daily prayers are provided as a guide. Depending on the day/need teacher can change these options.
A1 = Activity One
A2 = Activity Two
A3 = Activity Three
Integration
Resource
Assessment
PLANNED ASSESSMENT:
Week Two Lesson 4 Assessment Task: Students are tasked with creating a newspaper article that explains what Jesus taught us about how to pray (using
scripture), and what people are praying for when they pray The Lord’s Prayer. Finally, students will address why they think praying is important. This lesson is
integrated with English (ACELY1714). Students should consider how language features and grammar could be used to enhance cohesion and structure in their
writing. Finally they must consider their point of view when writing and creating their article.
This is a formative assessment task, which will be used to help inform future planning and teaching. The assessment will determine whether any knowledge
needs to be revised and or if further teaching of the content is required. This assessment will help the teacher to determine and clarify any misconceptions
the students may have before moving onto the topic of Christians are strengthened by prayer to choose good (week 3). Marks will be then recorded into the
teachers mark book as future evidence for reporting.
PLANNED ASSESSMENT: Week 2 Newspaper Article
Total
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PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
Presentation Notes
Slide One:
- I would like to warmly welcome you and your child to the wonderful learning community within our year six classroom.
- Your child is important to you, and important to me. We need to work together to help them grow, learn and develop, both as an individual and as a
member of our school community.
My Belief:
- Every learner is created in the image and likeness of God and inspired by the Spirit, responds with passion and creativity to life.
- Every learner is a lifelong learner, with a desire to search for truth and do what is right; accountable for choices and responsible for actions
- Every learner brings to the learning experience their own richly diverse life journey to contribute to a community in communion, empowered by the Spirit to
be at the service of others.
- Every learner seeks to find meaning and through Religious Education and Faith in Jesus Christ we can achieve this.
Slide Three
- Hand out prayer books to parents
- Prayers of Faithful created by the year six students during this unit of work.
- Lord’s Prayer actions, year six students stand out the front during the reading of the Lord’s Prayer and perform their actions.
- Opening prayer created by the year six students during this unit of work.
- Newspaper articles will be on display during the Mass and all welcomed up to come and view them after Mass.
APPENDIX – copies of resources used in lesson plans: Bible passages, worksheets, resource sheets, learning activities.
Mitchell, P., & Tasmanian Catholic Education Office. (2016). Make Jesus Real: A book for life grades 5 and six. Australia, Victoria: Garrett
Publishing
Note: Upload onto your Weebly by creating a Religious Education Tab. Create a word document with the Weebly address on it with your name and student
number . Upload the word document into Turnitin under Assessments in Bb.