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Learning objective
- To identify how families can spend time together and support each other.
Success criteria
- I can name different ways families spend time
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Statutory guidance
RSE and Health
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Explain that the children will revisit and explore the meaning of a key vocabulary word from the unit. Display the Presentation: Keyword detective and hand out whiteboards and pens. Ask the children to complete at least two of the five tasks shown on the slide. Allow time for independent or paired discussion as needed.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing support:
- Should use the Resource: Word mat for vocabulary support in the lesson.
- Could work in pairs to talk through their ideas before writing on whiteboards during the Recap and recall.
- Could talk through their choices aloud before circling during the Activity: Family actions in the Main event.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Should discuss why it is important for a family to support one another in the Main event.
- Could share their own examples of families spending time together, sharing responsibilities and supporting one another in the Main event.
- Could identify actions or activities which overlap during the sorting activity in the Main event.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding can:
- Name different ways families can spend time
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Vocabulary definitions
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family
See Teacher knowledge.
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parents/carers
The main adult or adults in charge of looking after a child.
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In this unit
Assessment – RSE & PSHE Y3: What helps us feel safe and included?
Lesson 1: How can I respect myself?
Lesson 2: What are personal boundaries?
Lesson 3: What makes a family?
Lesson 4: How can I be a good friend?
Lesson 5: How can we repair a friendship after a falling-out?
Lesson 6: What are the different types of bullying?