Learning objective

  • To consider why and how some people celebrate Christmas.

Success criteria

  • I can discuss
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):

  • A1: Describe and make
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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Mystery bag.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support:

Could explore less of the traditions in the Resource: Christmas traditions; could use the vocabulary listed on the Knowledge organiser when discussing their ideas.

Pupils working at greater depth: 

Should consider how beliefs about God would affect each of the traditions; should think about the symbolism behind each tradition and how it might connect to the Nativity story; could suggest their own criteria for ranking the Christmas traditions, e.g. traditions that show love, traditions connected to the birth of Jesus or traditions that display Christian values.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: discussing the reasons people may choose

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Vocabulary definitions

  • culture

    A group of people's way of life, such as their traditions, languages, food and arts.

  • traditions

    Ways of doing things that have been passed down through generations.

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