Y1/2 (A): Lesson 6: How do some Christians use music to express gratitude?
Investigating how some Christians use music and lyrics to show their gratitude to God.
Learning objective
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Gimme five! and ask the children to recall five things from the previous lesson, one for each finger on their hand.
Once they have thought of five, they should tell a partner and give them a high five.
For example:
Puja is a form of Hindu worship.
Some people pray to say thank you to God.
Festivals can be a way of thanking God.
Some Christians sing to worship God.
Celebrations are a way some people show gratitude.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
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In this unit
Assessment – R&W Y1/2 (A): Why do we need to give thanks?Y1/2 (A): Lesson 1: How and why do some people show thanks?Y1/2 (A): Lesson 2: Why is harvest an important time for giving thanks?Y1/2 (A): Lesson 3: Why do some people thank God?Y1/2 (A): Lesson 4: How can puja express thanks?Y1/2 (A): Lesson 5: How do some people thank God?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 July 2026
