Y5/6 (A): Lesson 4: How did Guru Nanak choose a successor?
Learning about the selection of Sikh Gurus, focusing on virtues and comparing leadership qualities across religions.
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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
Arrange the children into pairs and hand out the Knowledge organiser (one each). Explain that they will quiz each other about what they have learnt in the unit so far. If time allows, challenge them to take turns choosing a keyword for their partner to define.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
In this unit
Assessment – R&W Y5/6 (A): Who should get to be in charge?Y5/6 (A): Lesson 1: How are laws created?Y5/6 (A): Lesson 2: How is a leader chosen?Y5/6 (A): Lesson 3: Where do religious laws come from?Y5/6 (A): Lesson 5: When can someone become a leader?Y5/6 (A): Lesson 6: How can religious texts be leaders?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 28 July 2026
