L.O: To answer questions based on a text.
I wonder, what do you already know about Easter?
Beth wyt ti'n meddwl?
Let's read the Easter story together!
Answer the questions using the red chilli text and where possible use full answers.
1. Number the days of Holy Week from 1-5 in the order that they happen. The first one has been done for you.
x. Good Friday
1. Palm Sunday
x. Easter Sunday
x. Maundy Thursday
x. Holy Saturday
2. Christians remember the death and Resurrection of Jesus...
What does the word ‘Resurrection’ mean? Tick one.
3. Find and copy one word that means ‘to have been disloyal to someone
4. Which disciple betrayed Jesus on Maundy Thursday?
5. Give a reasonable prediction of the date that Easter Sunday will fall on next year.
6. ...the church is filled with flowers to symbolise new life. Explain why you think flowers may symbolise new life.
7. Why do you think the disciples were shocked when Jesus washed their feet?
8. Why do you think that Jesus’ arrival had attracted such big crowds on Palm Sunday?
Answer the questions using the orange chilli text and where possible use full answers.
1. What date was Easter Sunday celebrated on in 2018?
In 2018, Easter Sunday was celebrated on...
2. On which day did Jesus and his followers go to Jerusalem?
Jesus and his followers went to Jerusalem on...
3. What was placed on Jesus' head on Good Friday?
4. Which two things did Jesus give to his friends on Maundy Thursday?
5. Fill in the missing words.
Jesus washed his _______ feet and told them that they should always _______one another.
6. What did the crowd of people wave in the air on Palm Sunday?
7. Why is Easter Sunday a happy day for Christians?
Answer the questions using the green chilli text and where possible use full answers.
1. When is Easter Sunday?
Easter Sunday is...
2. What do Christians believe happened to Jesus on Easter Sunday?
Christians believe that on Easter Sunday Jesus...
3. How did Jesus get to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday?
Jesus got to Jerusalem on a...
4. Where might some people go on Easter Sunday?
On Easter Sunday people might go to...
5. Fill the missing word:
Families and friends might share chocolate...
Discuss:
Should more emphasis be placed on Easter's religious roots or is it okay to focus on fun and family?
