Lesson 3: How and why do some people thank God?
Using stories to consider why some people feel thankful to God.
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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
Display the Presentation: Links and ask the children to talk to their partner about how the images are connected.
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Learning Objectives
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Success Criteria
Success Criteria
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
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In this unit
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 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?



