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Subject: Religious and Moral Education
Semester: 2
Period: 5
Week: 28
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Religious and Moral Education
Grade Level: Grade 2
Date: Week 28
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 28, Period 5
Topic: Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension
Sub-topic: Hope and Promise
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Explain that Jesus rose from the dead
Describe Jesus’ ascension to heaven
Understand the hope and promise in resurrection
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
Jesus’ life, death, and teachings
Basic concepts of love, kindness, and faith
Instructional Materials
Storybook on resurrection and ascension
Role-play props
Drawing materials
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Ask learners: “Have you ever been happy when someone you missed returned?” Connect to joy at Jesus’ resurrection.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Content/Explanation:
- Begin by explaining resurrection in simple terms: Jesus rose from the dead after His crucifixion and appeared to His disciples, showing that life and hope overcome death.
- Explain ascension: Jesus returned to heaven in the presence of His disciples, showing His divine power and completing His work on earth.
- Discuss the significance for Christians: Jesus’ resurrection and ascension give believers hope, strengthen faith, and provide guidance in how to live.
- Use storytelling to narrate the events of resurrection and ascension. Engage learners with expressive gestures and questions such as: “How do you think the disciples felt when they saw Jesus alive?”
- Conduct a role-play activity: learners act as disciples witnessing Jesus alive, expressing joy, surprise, and worship.
- Organize a group discussion: ask learners, “What does Jesus’ resurrection teach us?” Encourage answers that reflect hope, faith, and following Jesus’ teachings.
- Include a drawing activity: learners draw Jesus rising to heaven, illustrating the ascension and sharing their understanding of the event.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
- Listen attentively to the story of Jesus’ resurrection and ascension.
- Participate actively in the role-play, acting as disciples and expressing emotions appropriately.
- Share ideas and reflections during group discussion about lessons from the resurrection.
- Draw a picture of Jesus rising to heaven, labeling key elements and showing understanding.
Assessment Checks:
- Ask learners to explain resurrection in their own words to assess comprehension.
- Observe participation in role-play to ensure engagement and correct understanding.
- Review drawings to check learners’ grasp of resurrection and ascension.
- Ask reflective questions: “How can Jesus’ resurrection give us hope in our daily life?”
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- Emphasize that resurrection teaches hope, faith, and guidance for all believers.
- Highlight that Jesus’ ascension shows His divine authority and ongoing care for humanity.
- Encourage learners to see resurrection as a promise for everyone, reinforcing faith and trust in God.
- Suggest learners share their drawings and reflections at home to reinforce understanding and connect the lesson to daily life.
- Reinforce that understanding resurrection and ascension helps learners live according to Jesus’ teachings with hope and courage.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Jesus rose from the dead and returned to heaven, teaching us hope, faith, and guidance.
Evaluation Method (Expanded)
Exit slip/quiz: Learners write one lesson learned from Jesus’ resurrection
Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback
Assignment (Expanded):
Draw Jesus rising to heaven and write one sentence explaining what it means
Follow-up Activity:
Share the drawing with family and explain the lesson learned
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Provide visual aids for learners needing support
Encourage peer guidance for role-play and drawing activities
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low