Learning objective

  • To explore the factors that can shape someone’s experience of a religious or non-religious event.

Success criteria

  • I can identify reasons for attendance at events
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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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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Before starting this unit, check that the children can recall: Makkah is an important place for Muslim people. The Qur’an, Sunnah and Hadith are important scriptures for Muslims. Generally, Humanists do not believe in a god or gods. There are certain rituals a Muslim will try to complete when carrying out Hajj. Abraham is an…

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Should use the Activity: Thought bubbles (support) to record what people might be thinking, feeling and doing when visiting a significant place, rather than using sticky notes; could focus on fewer images from the Resource: People, place or practice? to reduce cognitive load; could have sticky notes with sentence starters, such as ‘They might feel…’ or ‘They might be thinking about…’ to structure responses when sharing ideas during the class discussion.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should draw out differences in how people might think, feel or act at different events (for example, comparing a concert with a worship service), explaining what makes each experience unique; should recognise how people who cannot attend an event might feel and explain how alternative options (such as livestreaming or online participation) could help them feel connected; should identify the benefits of these alternative options, giving reasons linked to commitment, belonging or accessibility; could discuss other factors (such as history or culture) that might also make a place significant and explain how these might influence different people’s experiences.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying the common features

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Vocabulary definitions

  • belonging

    Feeling accepted and included.

  • commitment

    A promise or firm decision to do something.

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