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Subject: Religious and Moral Education
Semester: 2
Period: 5
Week: 26
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Religious and Moral Education
Grade Level: Grade 2
Date: Week 26
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 26, Period 5
Topic: Jesus’ Purpose and His Works
Sub-topic: Miracles and Teachings of Jesus
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Explain why Jesus came to the world
Identify some miracles of Jesus
Recognize acts of kindness and teachings of Jesus
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
Who Jesus is
Basic stories of Jesus’ life
Instructional Materials
Storybook of Jesus’ miracles
Drawing materials
Role-play props
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Ask learners: “Can you share a time when someone helped you or taught you something important?” Connect this to Jesus’ purpose of teaching and helping people.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Content/Explanation:
- Begin by explaining that Jesus came to teach, heal, and save people. Use simple language to help learners understand His role as a guide and helper.
- Describe examples of His miracles in simple, relatable terms:
- Healing the sick (e.g., making a blind man see)
- Feeding the hungry (e.g., feeding the 5,000 with loaves and fish)
- Calming the storm (demonstrate with hand gestures or a visual aid)
- Discuss His teachings: kindness, forgiveness, helping others, and loving one another.
- Use storytelling to narrate one or two miracles, engaging learners with expressions, questions, and gestures.
- Conduct a class discussion with the question: “How can we follow Jesus’ example today?” Encourage learners to give examples from their daily life.
- Organize a role-play activity: learners act out acts of kindness such as helping a sick friend, sharing food, or comforting someone, reflecting Jesus’ teachings.
- Provide a drawing activity: learners draw a scene of Jesus performing a miracle, labeling key actions or people involved.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
- Listen attentively to the miracle stories and respond to questions.
- Participate actively in role-play, practicing acts of kindness and helping others.
- Share ideas during the class discussion about following Jesus’ example.
- Draw a miracle performed by Jesus, showing understanding of the story.
Assessment Checks:
- Ask learners to name one miracle of Jesus and explain it briefly.
- Observe participation in role-play and discussion, noting engagement and understanding.
- Check learners’ drawings for comprehension, ensuring they represent a miracle and the message of kindness or care.
- Ask reflective questions: “Which act of kindness can you do this week like Jesus?”
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- Emphasize that Jesus’ miracles show love, kindness, and care for others.
- Reinforce that miracles were meant to teach us how to live and treat others.
- Encourage learners to practice acts of kindness daily, such as sharing, helping, forgiving, and comforting friends and family.
- Suggest learners share their drawings and stories at home, explaining the miracle and its lesson.
- Highlight that understanding Jesus’ works is important for learning how to live a life guided by love and service.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Jesus came to teach, heal, and save; we can follow His example by helping others and showing kindness.
Evaluation Method (Expanded)
Exit slip/quiz: Learners name one act of kindness they will do today
Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback
Assignment (Expanded):
Draw Jesus performing a miracle and write one sentence describing it
Follow-up Activity:
Perform one act of kindness at home or school and share next class
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Provide simple role-play instructions for learners needing support
Encourage peer guidance during drawing activities
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low