Lesson Plan Format

Class: Year 6 Date: Term 4 Duration: 5 Lessons (over a two week period)

Key Learning Area: Religious Education Lesson Topic: Sacrament – Anointing of The Sick

Recent Prior Experience (specific relevant concepts, skills and values the school students have experienced prior to this lesson):

- Knows the 7 sacraments

- Knows the three groups of sacraments
- Experienced sacraments during mass
- Completed unit 5.7 We Celebrate the Sacraments (Part 1) study of Penance and Holy orders
- Understands concepts of symbol, ritual and spoken word within the Church
- Part of the Parish community
- Uses ICT regularly and with ease

Syllabus Outcome(s): Indicators of Learning for this lesson: Assessment:

6.7 We Celebrate the Sacraments (Part
2) Church – Stage 3
By the end of this lesson, the students will:
- Ss answer specific questions and create
a presentation to explain how word,
- explain rituals and symbols used in the celebration of the symbol and ritual are used in the
sacraments of the Anointing of the Sick celebration in the Anointing of the Sick

C3.2 able to value word, symbol and
ritual in the celebrations of Catholic
beliefs and traditions
- demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the sacrament - Ss artistically create a response to the
of the Anointing of the Sick symbols and rituals involved in the
sacrament AOS through ICT program.
- link the sacrament to the teachings of Jesus
- Creative writing – Ss work is marked to
assess Ss ability to view the scripture
from another point of view while still
holding on to the message - linking the
sacrament to the teachings of Jesus.

Scriptures: Resources:
James 5: 13-16 Anointing the - Bible - Ss Religion workbooks
sick and - Smart Note Book: Anointing of the Sick file (SNB AOS file) - KWL workbook
confessing sin - Interactive White Board (IWB) - Sacred space
- Laptops - Stationary
Mark 7:32-37 Jesus heals a
- Anointing of the Sick (AOS) website - Prayer print out
deaf person
- Anointing of the Sick (AOS) Godly play kit - Guided Meditation kit
 LESSON SEQUENCE (FIVE LESSONS)

Lesson Content / Indicators of Learning Timing Teaching Strategies / Learning Experiences: Assessment and Evaluation
(What is Taught): (mins) (How it is taught)

LESSON 1
(50mins)

Prior Knowledge – Identifying the seven Introduction:
sacraments and grouping them accordingly. 20mins Access Ss prior knowledge - what Ss already know about
sacraments and AOS.
Class discusses the seven sacraments and groups them into 3
Basic Knowledge – demonstrating an groups. Ss write these into their workbooks.
understanding of the importance of the Ss then brainstorm about the Sacraments of healing and in
sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick particular AOS - Think/ Pair /Share.
Using the SNB file the T writes the Ss ideas about the sacrament
up on the Scriptural think pad, separating Ss ideas into Symbols,
Pictures, Words/Ideas, and Connection to Life.
Ss copy this into their workbooks.
Body:
Resources: 20mins Ss access AOS web page and go to the About page. Ss read the
- SNB AOS file information and then watch the youtube clip, gaining a basic
- IWB understanding of the Sacrament.
- Laptops
- Religion workbooks Ss complete the online activity on the About page, saving their
- Prayer print out completed work to the specified Religion file for marking.
- Ss stationary
Conclusion:
10mins Ss are given a copy of the Healing prayer to paste in their
workbooks.
As a class we say the prayer aloud and Ss are asked for any
‘good intentions’ (praying for someone in particular)
Anecdotal assessment of the Ss prior-
knowledge is assessed through Ss
contribution to the class discussion and
scriptural think pad.
The online activity is marked to assess
Ss basic understanding of the
sacrament of AOS.
Results from these assessments will
determine the content level of the
following lessons within the unit and
where Ss will be placed when
diversifying lessons (structured, core,
or extended).
Structured: Ss complete online activity
with assistance of the T.
Core: As per lesson
Extended: After completing the online
activity Ss are to write a plenary about
what they have learnt and the main
points about AOS. Ss upload this to the
specified Religion file to be marked.
LESSON 2
(1 hour)
Introduction:
5mins Class discusses the previous lesson, getting Ss to access their Creative writing – Ss work is marked to
Scripture - link the sacrament to the teachings prior knowledge and thinking about what they have learnt about assess Ss ability to view the scripture
of Jesus AOS. from another point of view while still
This leads into a discussion about where Ss can identify the holding on to the message - linking the
Guided Meditation following scripture (Mark sacrament AOS within scriptures. Particularly scriptures where sacrament to the teachings of Jesus.
7:31-37) Jesus has healed.
Ss work that is read aloud is peer
15mins Body: reviewed allowing Ss to critique each-
Guided meditation following scripture (Mark 7:31-37) other’s work.
SNB image to be displayed on board throughout mediation and
meditation music to be played softly in the background.
Resources: Ss are able to move to an area within the room where they are
- SNB AOS file comfortable – table, chair, floor etc.
- IWB T follows Guided mediation script. Stopping throughout to allow Ss
- Bible to fully engage with the scripture and the mediation. Structured: Ss with the T to jointly
- Guided Meditation kit Following script T asks Ss to imagine the story from 3 different construct a creative writing piece. T
- Religion workbooks perspectives. may need to scribe to ensure the Ss
- Ss stationary 5mins ideas are expressed with in the
Ss move back to desks to complete creative writing task. specified time.
Ss are to choose one of the 3 different points of view and are to
write a story, diary entry, or news report etc. from that view. Core: As per lesson
T models how to complete the task on the SB – using a different
but well known scripture. (e.g. The prodigal son) Extended: Ss select another scripture
SNB the scripture (Mark 7:31-37) is left on the board for the Ss to which shows Jesus’ healing. They then
25mins refer to. select their own point of view and
Ss complete writing task in their workbooks. complete a creative writing piece based
on it.

10mins Conclusion:
Ss are asked to volunteer to read their creating writing piece aloud
to be peer reviewed.
LESSON 3
(45mins)

Storytelling – Godly Play 15mins Introduction: Ss artistically create a response to the

Ss are seated on the floor. T goes and retrieves the Godly play kit symbols and rituals involved in the
Symbols and Ritual - explain rituals and from the shelf (where it is always kept) sacrament AOS through ICT program.
symbols used in the celebration of the T follows the Godly Play script keeping their eyes focused on the Completed digital artwork is assessed
sacraments of the Anointing of the Sick resources to include the 2 essential elements of
T tells the liturgical story of the ‘Anointing of the Sick’ using AOS and the Ss ability to express the
suggested script and 2D & 3D materials. different aspects (symbols, rituals,
Following the script conclude the story with the “I wonder” words) of the sacrament.
Resources: questions. Put materials back into the box and place it back on the
- AOS Godly play kit shelf.
- Laptops Ss are used to this process and should follow along silently, Structured: Ss use Godly play kit to
- AOS Website watching and listening. re-tell the story.
- http://artpad.art.com/artpad/painter/
25mins Body: Core: As per lesson
Ss move back to desks and access AOS website on laptops.
Ss are directed to go to pages About, Symbols, and Rituals. Extended: SS must include all
Ss are able to navigate through these pages, reading the elements of the sacrament into the
information and clicking on the links. artwork.
Using this information and the Godly play story Ss create an art
work using the online program art.com artPad depicting the
Sacrament of AOS.
Ss must include but are not limited to, the 2 essential elements of
the sacrament – anointing with the ‘oil of the sick’ and laying on of
the hands.
Ss are to save their completed art work to the specified Religion
file.
Ss have access to the godly play kit and can use materials to re-
tell story in order to help them to investigate the story further.

5mins Conclusion:
Prayer – Class recites Healing prayer and prays for ‘good
intentions’.
LESSON 4
(1 hour)
Introduction:
Parish links – the sacrament as performed 20mins Local/school parish priest/minister comes to class to talk about the Main assessment for the unit:
within the Church sacrament of AOS. Assessed following marking rubric
Ss are asked to listen carefully and come up with sensible Ss answer specific questions and
Research assignment: questions which they can ask at the end. create a presentation to explain how
- explain rituals and symbols used in the Ss thank the priest for his time. word, symbol and ritual are used in the
celebration of the sacrament of the Anointing of celebration in the Anointing of the Sick
the Sick Body:
- demonstrate an understanding of the 8mins Ss are given the Research assignment (display on SNB) along
importance of the sacrament of the Anointing of with marking rubric. Structured: Ss work in pairs to
the Sick T explains assignment and Ss ask questions. complete the assignment
- link the sacrament to the teachings of Jesus
30mins Ss access AOS website to complete research assignment. Core: As per lesson
Ss are directed to go back to pages About, Symbols, Rituals and
Words, and then to pages Scripture and Catechism. Extended: Ss must do further research
Ss are able to navigate through these pages, reading the and include a real life example of the
Resources: information and clicking on the links. sacrament of AOS being performed as
- SNB AOS file Ss can use the AOS website, internet research, KWL book, part of their presentation.
- IWB information from Priest, and Godly play kit from previous lesson, to
- Laptops gather information.
- AOS website Ss must answer specific questions but are able to decide on how
- Religion workbooks they will present their work – e.g. powerpoint, prezi, report, poster
- KWL workbook etc.
- Stationary Ss spend lesson researching and preparing their presentations.
 Ss must complete their assignment as homework.

2mins Conclusion:
Prayer – Class recites Healing prayer and prays for ‘good
intentions’.
LESSON 5
(1hour)

Presenting research assignment: 5mins Introduction: Main assessment for the unit:
- explain rituals and symbols used in the Ensure all Ss are ready to present (USB’s, websites accessible, Assessed following marking rubric
celebration of the sacraments of the Anointing posters complete etc.) Ss answer specific questions and
of the Sick Have Ss seated and ready to listen to the presentations – create a presentation to explain how
- demonstrate an understanding of the reminding them of appropriate behavior and to be active listeners word, symbol and ritual are used in the
importance of the sacrament of the Anointing of ready to ask questions and give feedback at the end. celebration in the Anointing of the Sick
the Sick
- link the sacrament to the teachings of Jesus 45mins Body:
Ss present their research assignment on the sacrament AOS to Structured: Ss work in pairs to
the class. complete the assignment. Ss may also
T marks following rubric need T assistance when presenting.
At the end of each presentation Ss are asked to give feedback
Resources: and ask questions. Core: As per lesson
- SNB AOS file
- IWB 10mins Conclusion: Extended: Ss must do further research
- Laptops Ss discuss what they have learnt about AOS, their favourite parts, and include a real life example of the
- AOS website things they found interesting etc. sacrament of AOS being performed as
Ss write a plenary in their workbooks about the unit. part of their presentation.

Prayer – Class recites Healing prayer and prays for ‘good

intentions’.