Learning objective
- To use scripture and lived experience to discuss why someone may choose to cover their hair.
Success criteria
- I can identify
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A3: Explore and
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Cross-curricular links
RSE
Respectful relationships
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Explain that the children will work with a partner to think carefully about the statement and give reasons why it might be true. Display the Presentation: Explain the answer and read the statement aloud. Allow time for paired discussion.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should use the Activity: Hijab: support version, which includes sentence stems to help structure their reply; could use pens in different colours to help structure their response, one colour for reasons someone might choose to wear a hijab, another for reasons someone might not want to, and a third colour for their own personal view.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could use the Activity: Hijab: extension version to apply their learning to challenge social boundaries; could suggest reasons why some people may be unsure about wearing a hijab even after Hafsa’s response in the Wrapping up.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: recalling examples of religious
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Vocabulary definitions
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hijab
The name for a head covering worn by Muslim women.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y5/6 (B): Abrahamic religions around the world
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 1: Why do some religions believe in the same God?
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 2: How might a Jewish person observe Shabbat?
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 3: Why is Friday night dinner different?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 4: What can a head covering tell us about identity?
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 5: Why might someone want to cover their hair?
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 6: How can scripture be expressed?
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Y3/4 (B): Lesson 2: What do some Christian and Jewish people believe about right and wrong?: Presentation mode
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 3: How do people remember the rules?
Investigating how rituals and artefacts can help some people to think about deciding what is...
Lesson 4: What objects do some people use when they pray?
Investigating the use of special objects and clothing during prayer.
Lesson 6: Where do some prayers come from?
Examining the use of prayer books and other religious texts during prayer.
