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Lesson 1: How and why do some people show thanks?

Exploring reasons to be thankful and ways of expressing thanks.
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1. Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Word links.

Ask a child to choose two cards to click and reveal. Ask the children to tell their partner if the cards link and to explain why or why not.

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Assessment – R&W Y2: Why do we need to give thanks?
Lesson 1: How and why do some people show thanks?
Lesson 2: Why is harvest an important time for giving thanks?Lesson 3: Why do some people thank God?Lesson 4: How can puja express thanks?Lesson 5: How do some people thank God?Lesson 6: How do some Christians use music to express gratitude?
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