Lesson 4: Does being good always mean less suffering?
Interpreting what some stories from scripture might suggest about why people experience suffering.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Explain that the children will look at the pictures and decide which picture in each group could be the odd one out and why. Display the Presentation: Odd one out and arrange the children in pairs. Ask them to discuss which picture is the odd one out and why.
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In this unit
Assessment – R&W Y6: Why is there suffering? (part 1)Lesson 1: How do people suffer?Lesson 2: What is free will?Lesson 3: Why do we cause suffering?Lesson 5: If God is all-powerful, can suffering not be stopped?Lesson 6: How might beliefs about Jesus affect responses to suffering?Optional Easter lesson: Why might some people take part in Easter traditions?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 July 2026
