🟥ESOL: Easter

✅A2 Lesson Plan – Topic: Easter and Past Simple Tense

Topic: Easter and Past Simple Tense

🟥 9.30am – Warmer, Reading and Vocabulary (30 minutes)

"What do you know about Easter? Do you celebrate it in your country?"

Reading: Easter – A Special Holiday for Many People

Easter is a Christian holiday that remembers the resurrection of Jesus. Many people go to church on Easter Sunday. Children often get chocolate eggs or take part in Easter egg hunts.

In some countries, people decorate eggs, have special meals, or visit family. In New Zealand, Easter is in autumn, and people often have a long weekend.

Easter is a time of joy, rest, and spending time with loved ones.

Vocabulary: Find the answers to these and put them into your vocabulary book.

Word to Study: Joy (or another word)

Meaning:

Part of Speech: (is it a noun, adjective or verb?)

Synonym (similar word)

Antonym: (opposite word)

My sentence:

🟧 10.00am – Speaking and Grammar (30 minutes)

Ask your partner these questions and write down their answers. If you celebrate Easter, sit with someone who doesn’t.

1. What do you usually do at Easter?

2. Did you get chocolate eggs last year?

3. Have you ever done an Easter egg hunt?

4. Do you know why people celebrate Easter?

5. What special foods do people eat at Easter?

Write your partner’s answers below:

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2.

3.

4.

5.

Grammar: Past Simple – Regular and Irregular Verbs

For more practice go here regular and irregular verbs

Explanation:

The past simple is used to talk about things that happened in the past.

Regular verbs add -ed: walk → walked, play → played

Irregular verbs change: go → went, eat → ate

Examples:

We painted Easter eggs yesterday. (regular)

She went to church on Sunday. (irregular)

He ate too much chocolate. (irregular)

Exercises – Fill in the blanks with the past simple:

(Use: went, made, painted, played, ate, saw, visited, liked, found, gave)

1. We _______ chocolate eggs on Sunday.

2. She _______ her grandmother for Easter lunch.

3. They _______ an Easter egg hunt in the park.

4. He _______ a big chocolate bunny.

5. We _______ our eggs with bright colours.

6. I _______ to the shop to buy hot cross buns.

7. My dad _______ me a surprise Easter gift.

8. They _______ some eggs under the tree.

9. I _______ the Easter parade in the city.

10. We _______ playing games together.

🤸‍♂️ 10.30am – Hand Back Writing Books / Breaktime,

🟨 11.00am –Listening Dictation

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Title: Benny the Easter Bunny

Short Dictation Story:

Benny is a small brown bunny.
He loves Easter.
He paints colourful eggs and hides them in the garden.
But one day, a big wind blows his basket away!
Eggs roll everywhere.
Benny runs fast and finds them all.
The children say, “Thank you, Benny!”
Benny smiles. He is happy.

🟦 11.30am –Something Fun: Easter Play

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Title: "He Is Risen!"

Level A2
Characters (12):

1. Narrator
2. Jesus
3. Mary Magdalene
4. Angel
5. Peter
6. John
7. Soldier 1
8. Soldier 2
9. Priest
10. Crowd Member 1
11. Crowd Member 2
12. Voice of God (offstage or recorded)

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Scene 1: The Cross

Narrator:
A long time ago, in Jerusalem, Jesus was put on a cross. He did nothing wrong, but people did not understand him.

Jesus:
Father, forgive them. They don’t know what they are doing.

Crowd Member 1:
He says he is the Son of God!

Crowd Member 2:
Let’s see if God will save him.

Voice of God:
This is my Son. I love him.

Narrator:
Jesus died. His friends were very sad. They took his body and put it in a tomb. A big stone was rolled in front.

Soldier 1:
No one can go in.

Soldier 2:
No one can come out.

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Scene 2: The Tomb

Narrator:
On Sunday morning, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb.

Mary Magdalene:
I want to see Jesus.

Narrator:
But the stone was gone! The tomb was open!

Angel:
Don’t be afraid! Jesus is not here. He is alive!

Mary Magdalene:
Alive? Jesus is alive?

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Scene 3: The Good News

Narrator:
Mary ran to tell the disciples.

Peter:
Can it be true?

John:
Let’s go and see!

Narrator:
They ran to the tomb. It was empty.

Peter:
He is not here.

John:
Just like he said!

Narrator:
Later, Jesus appeared to Mary.

Jesus:
Peace be with you. Go and tell my friends.

Mary Magdalene:
Jesus is alive! He is risen!

Everyone:
He is risen indeed! Hallelujah!

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🟪 12.00pm – Pronunciation and Term Review

"Easter eggs easily escape every eager Easter egg-hunter."

Try saying it quickly five times in a row! It should be a fun challenge.

⬛12.20pm: Homework

Write five sentences about  Easter using past simple tense.

A2 Worksheet
Topic: Easter and Past Simple Tense

🟥 9.30am – Warmer, Reading and Vocabulary (30 minutes)

Reading: Easter – A Special Holiday for Many People
Easter is a Christian holiday that remembers the resurrection of Jesus. Many people go to church on Easter Sunday. Children often get chocolate eggs or take part in Easter egg hunts.
In some countries, people decorate eggs, have special meals, or visit family. In New Zealand, Easter is in autumn, and people often have a long weekend.
Easter is a time of joy, rest, and spending time with loved ones.

Vocabulary: Find the answers to these and put them into your vocabulary book.
Word to Study: Joy (or another word)
Meaning:
Part of Speech: (is it a noun, adjective or verb?)
Synonym (similar word)
Antonym: (opposite word)
My sentence:

🟧 10.00am – Speaking and Grammar (30 minutes)
Ask your partner these questions and write down their answers. If you celebrate Easter, sit with someone who doesn’t.
1. What do you usually do at Easter?
2. Did you get chocolate eggs last year?
3. Have you ever done an Easter egg hunt?
4. Do you know why people celebrate Easter?
5. What special foods do people eat at Easter?
Write your partner’s answers below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Grammar: Past Simple – Regular and Irregular Verbs
Explanation:
The past simple is used to talk about things that happened in the past.
Regular verbs add -ed: walk → walked, play → played
Irregular verbs change: go → went, eat → ate
Examples:
We painted Easter eggs yesterday. (regular)
She went to church on Sunday. (irregular)
He ate too much chocolate. (irregular)
Exercises – Fill in the blanks with the past simple:
(Use: went, made, painted, played, ate, saw, visited, liked, found, gave)
1. We _______ chocolate eggs on Sunday.
2. She _______ her grandmother for Easter lunch.
3. They _______ an Easter egg hunt in the park.
4. He _______ a big chocolate bunny.
5. We _______ our eggs with bright colours.
6. I _______ to the shop to buy hot cross buns.
7. My dad _______ me a surprise Easter gift.
8. They _______ some eggs under the tree.
9. I _______ the Easter parade in the city.
10. We _______ playing games together.

⬛12.20pm: Homework
Write five sentences about  Easter using past simple tense.

✅ A0 Version – Topic: Easter and Past Simple Tense

🟥 9.30am – Warmer, Reading and Vocabulary (30 minutes)

Reading: Easter – A Special Day                                             

Easter is a Christian day.
People go to church.
Children get chocolate eggs.
Some people look for eggs.
This is called an “Easter egg hunt.”
People eat food and see family.
Easter is a happy time.

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Vocabulary Word: Joy

• Meaning: happy

• Part of Speech: noun

• My Sentence: I feel joy.

(Teacher can help with this part.)

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🟧 10.00am – Speaking and Grammar (30 minutes)

Ask your partner:

1. Do you like Easter?

2. Do you eat chocolate eggs?

3. Do you find Easter eggs?

4. Do you go to church?

5. Do you eat special food?

Write their answers:

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2. ---

3. ---

4. ---

5. ---

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Grammar – Past Simple (easy)

We use past simple to talk about before.

• eat → ate

• go → went

• play → played

• see → saw

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Fill in the blanks with past tense:

(Use: ate, went, found, saw, played)

1. I ______ a chocolate egg.

2. She ______ to church.

3. We ______ the Easter eggs.

4. They ______ a big rabbit.

5. He ______ games with me.

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🟨 12.20pm – Homework

Write 3 short sentences about Easter.
(Use past simple)

Example:
– I ate chocolate.
– I went to church.
– I saw my family.

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✅ A1 Version – Topic: Easter and Past Simple Tense

🟥 9.30am – Warmer, Reading and Vocabulary (30 minutes)

Reading: Easter – A Special Time

Easter is a special Christian holiday.
People go to church on Easter Sunday.
Children get chocolate eggs and play games.
Some people look for eggs in an “Easter egg hunt.”
In New Zealand, Easter is in the autumn.
Many people have a long weekend and eat with family.
Easter is happy and fun!

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Vocabulary – Word to Study: Happy

• Meaning: feeling good, smiling

• Part of Speech: adjective

• Synonym: glad
  
  

• Antonym: sad

• My sentence: I am happy at Easter.

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🟧 10.00am – Speaking and Grammar (30 minutes)

Ask your partner:

1. What do you do at Easter?

2. Did you get chocolate eggs last Easter?

3. Do you like Easter egg hunts?

4. Do you go to church at Easter?

5. What food do you eat at Easter?

Write your partner’s answers below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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Grammar – Past Simple Tense

We use past simple to talk about yesterday or last week.

• Regular verbs: walk → walked

• Irregular verbs: eat → ate, go → went

Examples:

• We ate chocolate eggs.

• She went to church.

• They played outside.

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Exercises – Fill in the blanks with the past simple:
(Use: went, ate, played, saw, gave)

1. I ______ a chocolate egg.

2. She ______ to church.

3. We ______ outside.

4. He ______ me a present.

5. We ______ a big bunny.

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⬛ 12.20pm – Homework

Write four sentences about Easter using past simple.
Example: I ate eggs. I saw my family.

✅ B1 Version – Topic: Easter and the Past Simple Tense

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🟥 9.30am – Warmer, Reading and Vocabulary (30 minutes)

Reading: Easter – A Holiday with Meaning              

Easter is an important Christian festival that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Many people go to church services on Easter Sunday. Children often receive chocolate eggs or take part in Easter egg hunts, which are fun games to find hidden eggs.

In New Zealand, Easter happens in autumn. Families often enjoy a long weekend together.
Some people eat special foods like hot cross buns. Easter is a time of joy, family, and rest.

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Vocabulary – Word to Study: Resurrection

• Meaning: coming back to life

• Part of Speech: noun

• Synonym: rebirth

• Antonym: death

• My sentence: Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus.

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🟧 10.00am – Speaking and Grammar (30 minutes)

Ask your partner these questions:

1. What do you usually do during Easter weekend?

2. What do you remember about last Easter?

3. Have you ever joined an Easter egg hunt?

4. What does Easter mean to you?

5. Are there any special foods your family eats?

Write your partner’s answers below:
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2.
3.
4.
5.

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Grammar – Past Simple (Regular and Irregular)

We use the past simple to describe completed actions in the past.

• Regular verbs: add -ed (ex: walk → walked)

• Irregular verbs: change form (ex: go → went, eat → ate)

Examples:

• We painted eggs yesterday.

• She went to a family lunch.

• I ate too many chocolates.

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Exercises – Fill in the blanks with past simple:
(Use: went, made, painted, played, ate, saw, visited, liked, found, gave)

1. We ______ chocolate eggs after lunch.

2. She ______ her aunt for Easter.

3. They ______ a game with eggs.

4. He ______ a large chocolate bunny.

5. We ______ our eggs with colours.

6. I ______ to the bakery for buns.

7. My friend ______ me a small gift.

8. They ______ some eggs in the garden.

9. I ______ the Easter parade.

10. We ______ playing outside.

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⬛ 12.20pm – Homework

Write six sentences about your Easter. Use past simple tense.
Try to use both regular and irregular verbs.

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✅ B2 Version – Topic: Easter and Past Simple Tense

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🟥 9.30am – Warmer, Reading and Vocabulary (30 minutes)

Reading: Easter – Tradition, Faith, and Celebration

Easter is a significant Christian holiday that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated in many countries around the world, often with a mix of religious and cultural traditions.

In New Zealand, Easter occurs during autumn and brings a public holiday weekend. People may attend church, spend time with family, or enjoy chocolate eggs and Easter egg hunts, especially for children.

Hot cross buns, lamb, and other festive meals are often shared. Easter is a time of reflection, renewal, and joy.

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Vocabulary – Word to Study: Commemorate

• Meaning: to remember and honour a person or event

• Part of Speech: verb

• Synonym: honour, celebrate

• Antonym: ignore

• My sentence: We commemorate Easter by attending church.

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🟧 10.00am – Speaking and Grammar (30 minutes)

Ask your partner:

1. How does your family usually celebrate Easter?

2. Can you describe your most memorable Easter?

3. Have you ever created or participated in an Easter egg hunt?

4. Do you think Easter is more cultural or religious today? Why?

5. What traditional foods are connected with Easter in your culture?

Write your partner’s answers below:
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3.
4.
5.

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Grammar – Past Simple

The past simple is used for completed events in the past.

• Regular verbs follow a pattern: paint → painted

• Irregular verbs vary: go → went, see → saw, eat → ate

Examples:

• We painted eggs on Saturday.

• She went to a sunrise church service.

• They ate roast lamb for lunch.

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Exercises – Fill in the blanks with appropriate past simple forms:
(Use: went, made, painted, played, ate, saw, visited, liked, found, gave)

1. We ______ colourful eggs on Easter Sunday.

2. She ______ her cousins in the countryside.

3. The children ______ games in the garden.

4. He ______ too much chocolate and felt sick.

5. They ______ their eggs with care.

6. I ______ to the local church with my family.

7. My sister ______ me a handmade card.

8. We ______ a few hidden eggs behind the tree.

9. I ______ a beautiful Easter parade.

10. Everyone ______ the long weekend with family.

⬛ 12.20pm – Homework Write a short paragraph (6–8 sentences) about Easter using past simple.Try to include both regular and irregular verbs.