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CHRISTMAS & EASTER CELEBRATIONS. AQA. 2026

CHRISTMAS & EASTER CELEBRATIONS. AQA. 2026

Subject: Religious education

Age range: 14-16

Resource type: Lesson (complete)

Last updated

8 November 2026

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Christian Celebrations: Christmas and Easter (updated for AQA RS 2026 success criteria) features a scaffolded lesson sequence: retrieval starter, misconception clearing, bite-sized direct instruction, rehearsal, checking for understanding, and scaffolded exam task. This ensures every student transitions smoothly from basic recall to confident, independent writing. Includes a task support sheet for SEN. Minimal printing required. Exceptionally easy to follow for both specialist and non-specialist teachers.

LESSON OBJECTIVES
• Describe how Christians celebrate Christmas and Easter.
• Explain the theological importance of the Incarnation, Crucifixion, and Resurrection.
• Evaluate whether Christmas or Easter is the most important Christian celebration.

TASK BREAKDOWN

  1. Retrieval Do Now: Silent 5-minute chronological ordering and recall task on key events in Jesus’ life (Incarnation to Ascension), plus a scripture stretch challenge.
  2. Direct Instruction & Theology: Core teaching on the Incarnation, prophecies, and celebrations of Christmas (John 1:14), with 2-minute cold-call checks.
  3. 1-Mark Fast Retrieval: Fast-paced short-answer exam practice testing core Christmas concepts, with strategy guidance.
  4. Practice & Easter Instruction: Direct instruction covering Good Friday, atonement, resurrection, and Easter traditions (Paschal Candle, Easter eggs).
  5. “Show on Zero” Interactive Checking Understanding Quiz: Rapid 1-mark retrieval check reinforcing key Easter facts, Pashal candle symbolism, and holy days.
  6. Independent Exam Practice: Scaffolded 12-mark evaluation task using writing frame, scripture prompts, grade-pathway criteria, and a top-band model answer.

MODERN PEDAGOGY INCLUDED: Built on Rosenshine’s Principles: A carefully scaffolded lesson sequence ensuring smooth transition from basic recall to confident writing. Scaffolding & Dual Coding: Visual icons, writing frames, keyword banks, and model responses make complex concepts accessible for lower-literacy and SEN students. Responsive Assessment: Uses whole-class “Show on Zero” interactive checking to assess understanding in real time. AQA Exam Alignment: Modelled strictly around the 2026 AQA mark scheme to ensure students apply scripture and build justified evaluations.

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CHRISTIAN PRACTICES BUNDLE

Christian Practices (updated for AQA 2026 success criteria) delivers a complete, fully scaffolded unit covering the entire specification. Every lesson features a consistent, high-impact structure: retrieval starters, misconception clearing, bite-sized direct instruction, guided rehearsal, checking for understanding, and scaffolded exam application. This ensures every student moves from recall to confident, top-band extended writing. Comes complete with SEN task support sheets for every topic. Requires minimal printing and is exceptionally easy to follow for both specialist and non-specialist teachers. Resources Included: 10 PowerPoint presentations, printable student task support sheets (SEN), integrated exam writing frames. Each lesson focuses on 6 or 12-mark exam criteria, incorporating scaffolded writing frames to train students in targeted application (6-mark) or continuous evaluation (12-mark) throughout their responses for top-band success.. WHY CHOOSE THIS BUNDLE? Built on Rosenshine’s Principles: Every lesson relies on small-step instruction, guided practice, and independent application to maximize long-term retention. Scaffolding & Dual Coding: Clear visual cues, step-by-step exam frames, and tailored keyword banks ensure complex theology and practices are fully accessible to lower-literacy and SEN learners. Responsive Assessment: Integrated “Show on Zero” interactive quizzes allow real-time checking for understanding before students begin independent written tasks. AQA Exam Alignment: Designed strictly around the 2026 AQA mark schemes to develop explanation, application and evaluation skills, scriptural analysis, and structured conclusions across short-answer and 12-mark questions. LESSONS INCLUDED IN THIS BUNDLE 1. WORKING FOR RECONCILIATION 2. PILGRIMAGE. CHRISTIAN PRACTICES 3. CHRISTIAN WORSHIP 4. EUCHARIST. CHRISTIAN PRACTICES 5. PRAYER. CHRISTIAN PRACTICES 6. ROLE OF THE CHURCH - LOCAL & WORLDWIDE CHARITY 7. BAPTISM: INFANT & BELIEVER'S 8. CHURCH GROWTH: MISSION & EVANGELISM 9. RESPONDING TO PERSECUTION 10. CHRISTMAS & EASTER CELEBRATIONS I hope you enjoy delivering these lessons. Your feedback is welcome! Find more Religious Studies resources and bundles for ALL KEY STAGES at my shop: /teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life

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