Learning objective
- To describe what makes a place of worship special.
Success criteria
- I can say what a place of worship
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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
British values
- Mutual respect.
- Tolerance of those
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Show the Presentation: Special objects, with a selection of prayer (talking to a god, deity or higher power) objects. The children may recall these from previous learning (see R&W, Year 2, How to do some people talk to God?: Lesson 4: What do some people use to help them pray?).
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing support:
- Could pre-rehearse the words and actions for each of the values.
- Could use the matching cards with the pictures face up.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Could write about a place that is special to them and explain why.
- Should explain that different places of worship may share similar purposes.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils needing support:
- Could pre-rehearse the words and actions for each of the
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Vocabulary definitions
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community
A group of people who live in the same area or share common interests, beliefs or activities.
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place of worship
A building or space where people gather for prayer, learning, celebrations and community events.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y2: Where do some people talk to God?
Lesson 1: Why are places of worship special?
Lesson 2: Why do some Muslims go to the mosque?
Lesson 3: Why do some Christians go to church?
Lesson 4: Why do some Sikhs go to the gurdwara?
Lesson 5: How are places of worship similar and different?
Lesson 6: What makes a place of worship special?
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Last update: 15th May, 2026
Lesson 2: Why do some Muslims go to the mosque?
Discovering the features of a mosque and how they help some people pray.
Lesson 3: Why do some Christians go to church?
Appreciating the diversity of church designs and how some features compare with a mosque.
Lesson 4: Why do some Sikhs go to the gurdwara?
Exploring how a gurdwara shows Sikh values of community and equality.
