Learning objective
- To explore Jesus’ significance to many of his followers using passages from the Bible.
Success criteria
- I can name
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A1: Describe and make connections
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Cross-curricular links
English
Reading
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Anagrams and ask the children to unscramble the word and discuss its meaning.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
Could use the Knowledge organiser to support making links in the Attention grabber; could use the Activity: New Testament stories and Activity: Old Testament prophecies which show simplified interpretations of extracts from the Christian Bible.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Should think about what qualities a messiah might require; should consider how some Christians interpret prophecies which seem unfulfilled to others; could use a physical Bible to see the full passages.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: explaining the actions and
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Vocabulary definitions
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messiah
A leader or saviour promised by God in Jewish and Christian beliefs, often linked to prophecies.
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origin
The start of something.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y4: Who was Jesus really?
Lesson 1: Who was Jesus?
Lesson 2: Why did some people believe Jesus was the Messiah?
Lesson 3: What did Jesus do?
Lesson 4: Why does Jesus have so many names?
Lesson 5: How did Jesus inspire people?
Lesson 6: What happened when Jesus died?
Optional: How is Easter celebrated around the world?
Lesson 3: What did Jesus do?
Considering the meanings of Jesus’ parables and his ministry.
Lesson 4: Why does Jesus have so many names?
Recognising the different names some Christians use for Jesus and what they mean.
Lesson 5: How did Jesus inspire people?
Considering how different people may understand and respond to accounts of Jesus in the Bible.
Lesson 1: Who was Jesus?
Exploring passages from the Gospels to learn about Jesus.
