Lesson 1: Who was Jesus?
Exploring passages from the Gospels to learn about Jesus.
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Learning objective
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Sorting circles and read the vocabulary to the children.
Ask them to discuss and decide where each word should be placed on the Venn diagram, considering whether it represents the Jewish worldview, the Christian worldview, or is shared by both.
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Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Success Criteria
Success Criteria
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
In this unit
Assessment – R&W Y4: Who was Jesus really?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?

