The Easter story is an important story for Christians. This resource pack will help pupils sequence the events and retell the story orally and in writing.
The lesson combines speaking, listening and writing, while reinforcing narrative sequencing and giving pupils a visual scaffold to support their understanding of the story.
The resource could be used as part of learning in RE or as a writing activity in English. You can adapt it for KS1, LKS2 or UKS2.
Lesson about the Easter Story
In this lesson, pupils explore the Easter story by looking at a series of image cards that depict key events. They begin by discussing the images and recalling what they already know about the story, then listen to a read-aloud from a children’s Bible, such as the Usborne Children’s Bible, to hear the full narrative.
The class works together to sequence the display images, helping pupils understand the order of events and the main points of the story. This stage develops comprehension, sequencing skills and familiarity with the story’s structure.
Next, pupils work individually with their own sets of story image cards. They sequence the events on a worksheet and use the images to orally rehearse sentences retelling the story.
Once confident, they write their own version of the story, using the images as a guide for planning and structuring their writing.
Easter story resource pack contents
- Easter Story image cards – display version
- Easter Story image cards – pupil sheet
- Easter Story image cards – answer sheet
- Pupil writing sheet
- Themed writing paper
National Curriculum programme of study links
English
- Sequence short narratives
Religious Education
- Develop pupils’ knowledge and understanding of Christianity (please check the agreed syllabus for your local authority)
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