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This resource is a 3 lesson unit perfect for using to teach your key stage 2 class about the fun Jewish holiday of Purim.

The pdf plans are very detailed (11 pages plus 7 pages of resources). These lessons could be taught at any time of the year.

Lesson 1 teaches children about the story of Queen Esther and includes a drama hot seating activity.

Lesson 2 teaches children about how Jewish people celebrate Purim and includes a letter writing activity.

Lesson 3 consolidates the previous lessons and includes two art activities based on Purim celebrations.

Each lesson starts with an introductory session and finishes with a plenary. There are also lots of opportunities for whole class discussions. The plan includes three differentiated levels of objectives and all the necessary resources. There is also a 19 slide animated PowerPoint to accompany the lessons which tells the story of Queen Esther and how Jewish people celebrate Purim. (This is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open.)

All of the documents are in a large zip file.
No further preparation required.
An enjoyable, interactive unit for your class.

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