The story of the Lost Son
I can retell the Parable of the Lost Son.
The story of the Lost Son
I can retell the Parable of the Lost Son.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Jesus taught using parables.
- Parables are stories with a deeper meaning.
- An example of a parable is the Parable of the Lost Son.
- The Parable of the Lost Son tells the story of father with two sons.
Keywords
Parable - a story with a deeper meaning
Lost - something that cannot be found easily
Forgive - putting aside our anger towards someone because of something they have done or said
Common misconception
Jesus only taught stories to his followers that were simple to understand.
Sometimes Jesus told stories that contained a challenging message for the audience.
To help you plan your year 1 religious education lesson on: The story of the Lost Son, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 religious education lesson on: The story of the Lost Son, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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