Learning objective
- To understand that some people believe Krishna is special by exploring a Hindu story.
Success criteria
- I can identify that Krishna is an avatar
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A1: Recall and name different
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Explain that the children will be thinking about why some people are considered special. Display the Presentation: Agree or disagree? and read the statement aloud. Ask the children to discuss the statement with a partner and decide whether they agree. Remind them that they need to explain why they agree or disagree.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should be given the Resource: Krishna and the fruit seller so they can follow it as the story is read aloud; could be given a recording of the teacher reading the story to listen to again.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should use a wide range of vocabulary (for example, special, kind, miracle, generous and avatar) when explaining why some people believe Krishna was special, showing that they can apply words from across the unit to a new story; should suggest why more than one story might link with the statements in the Wrapping up; should make links between the story and Hindu beliefs; could write their own sentence stems using the Activity: Discussion spinner: blank version.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: recognising events in stories that tell
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Vocabulary definitions
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avatar
A form or character taken by a god on Earth.
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Brahman
The Hindu name for God (Bhagavân is also used).
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In this unit
Assessment - How do we know some people feel a special connection to a god?
Lesson 1: How can we tell Jesus is special to some people?
Lesson 2: Why might some people think Guru Nanak is special?
Lesson 3: How do religious stories show some people are special?
Lesson 4: How do we know that Krishna is special to some people?
Lesson 5: What can a story tell us about why Muhammad is special to some people?
Lesson 6: Why might some people believe Jesus continued to be special when he grew up?
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Last update: 13th November, 2025
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