Learning objective
- To investigate how commitment to beliefs can be demonstrated through diet by some people.
Success criteria
- I can give
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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
Hand out whiteboards and pens (one each). Explain that the children will work with a partner to recall and expand on key facts from the last lesson. Display the Presentation: Tell me more and read the two statements aloud. Allow time for a paired discussion. Encourage the children to turn each statement into a longer…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could focus on the information about Ramadan, Kosher, Lent, Hindu vegetarianism or Yom Kippur, which include QR code links to video information; could look at two sheets from the Activity: Diet choices, rather than choosing their own; should use the Resource: Knowledge organiser: Religion and worldviews – Just how important are our beliefs? for vocabulary support throughout the lesson.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could use the Activity: What is the same, what is unique?: extension version to compare three practices; could write sentences for all of the words on the Presentation: Demonstrating commitment, using specific examples from the practices explored; should explain and justify their opinions during the Wrapping up.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: giving examples of religious
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Vocabulary definitions
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fast
Choosing not to eat or drink for a specific period of time.
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halal
Foods or actions that are allowed according to Islamic laws.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y4: Just how important are our beliefs?
Lesson 1: What do promises mean?
Lesson 2: What promises do we make?
Lesson 3: Can we see the importance of someone's beliefs on the outside?
Lesson 4: How else might some people show their commitment?
Lesson 5: What else might people give up for their beliefs?
Lesson 6: What might someone sacrifice?
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Last update: 5th December, 2025
Lesson 3: Can we see the importance of someone’s beliefs on the outside?
Considering the significance of outward expressions of beliefs.
Lesson 2: What promises do we make?
Investigating the commitments some people make as children and young people and how these ceremonies...
Lesson 5: What else might people give up for their beliefs?
Considering how giving up time or money may be a reflection of beliefs for some...
Lesson 1: What do promises mean?
Exploring baby welcoming ceremonies and what these might suggest about belief, commitment and responsibility.
