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In this lesson, students will be introduced to the Bible as a sacred text in Christianity, learning what it is, how it is structured, and how to locate specific passages using standard referencing (book, chapter, and verse). Students will complete a Bible-based activity, practising how to find and read key scriptures. Using this skill, students will then explore and summarise two of Jesus’ teachings through the Parable of the Good Samaritan and the Parable of the Lost Sheep. As a class, students will reflect on the meaning of these stories and discuss how they demonstrate core values such as love, compassion, and forgiveness.
Finally, students will be encouraged to think critically about what Jesus is asking of his followers through these teachings and consider how Christians today might live in response to them.

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe what the Bible is and explain how to reference and locate passages within it.
• Summarise the key messages in the Parable of the Good Samaritan and the Parable of the Lost Sheep.
• Decide and explain what Jesus is asking his followers to do based on these biblical teachings.

This lesson includes a range of engaging and structured activities to support student learning.

• It includes a **** PowerPoint presentation**** that outlines the key content and learning objectives.
• A starter activity recaps prior knowledge from the scheme of work (SOW), helping students to connect new learning to what they already know.
• Throughout the lesson, **questioning activities **are used to promote discussion, check understanding, and encourage participation.
• Students will complete an exam/ deliberate practice question to develop their assessment skills and apply their knowledge.
• A student worksheet is provided with a variety of tasks to reinforce learning.
• The lesson concludes with a final activity that allows students to consolidate their understanding and reflect on what they have learned.

Ideal For:
• KS3 &KS4 RE departments
• New or non-specialist teachers
• Schools introducing world religions and philosophy to younger learners