Learning objective
- To discover how light is used to celebrate by exploring different festivals.
Success criteria
- I can explain the different ways people
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- B1: Ask and
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Cross-curricular links
Art
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Fact tennis. Ask the children to take turns sharing facts about Hanukkah and hanukiyot.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
- Could use the Presentation: Festivals of light or the Knowledge organiser for inspiration when completing the Activity: Celebrating with light.
- Could use the unit vocab display when writing the name of their festival and key words on their picture.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Could explain why they have chosen a particular celebration to draw, making reference to light in the celebrations.
- Should explain in writing or verbally how the use of light in the celebration they have drawn is linked to the story or focus of the festival.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: comparing the symbolic use of light
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Vocabulary definitions
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culture
A group of people's way of life, such as their traditions, languages, food and arts.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y2: Why is light important people?
Lesson 1: Why are lights used at special times?
Lesson 2: Who were Rama and Sita?
Lesson 3: Why and how are lights used during Diwali?
Lesson 4: How are candles used during Advent?
Lesson 5: What do candles symbolise at Hanukkah?
Lesson 6: Why are lights used symbolically?
Year 2: What can light mean at Christmas?
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Lesson 2: Seasonal activities
Discovering events and activities that take place in the four seasons and suggesting appropriate clothing...
Lesson 3: How can light represent standing up for what you believe in?
Exploring how religious prejudice led to a festival of light.
Lesson 4: Should we celebrate Bonfire Night?
Considering the reasons for celebrating Bonfire Night and the religious prejudice that led to the...
Lesson 4: Why are festivals of light important in different worldviews?
Exploring the symbolism found in festivals of light from different worldviews.
