Lesson 6: How are some babies named?
Describing why names are important and exploring what happens at baby naming ceremonies
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Arrange the children in pairs. Hand out the Resource: Knowledge organiser: How do we know that new babies are special? to each pair. Display the Presentation: Using the Knowledge organiser. Read the slide together, then allow time for the children to complete the activity.
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Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Success Criteria
Success Criteria
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
In this unit
Assessment – R&W Y1: How do we know that new babies are special?Lesson 1: How do we know that babies are special?Lesson 2: What do some Muslim people do to show a new baby is special?Lesson 3: What is Aqiqah and why is it important to some Muslims?Lesson 4: What is Jatakarma and why is it important to some Hindu people?Lesson 5: What promises might people make for a new baby?


