Learning objective
- To identify similarities between Christian teachings and cultural practices around the world.
Success criteria
- I can explain
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A1: Describe and
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Explain that the children will revisit key vocabulary from the unit. Display slide 1 of the Presentation: Vocabulary spinner and hand out whiteboards and pens (one each). Click to spin the wheel and read the word aloud. Ask the children to write a definition of the word on their whiteboard.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should refer to the Presentation: Sentence starters or the Resource: Sentence starters to write their ideas about how Christianity complements the person’s culture rather than replaces it; could focus on the ‘I am because we are’ card from the Resource: Mosaic cards.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should compare other religious expressions to make links; should consider why ‘Love your neighbour’ might be expressed differently across societies and how that shapes Christian practice today.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: explaining how some Christian
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Vocabulary definitions
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Vocabulary for this unit has been introduced in Lessons 1–5.
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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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Y5/6 (A): Lesson 4: Where and why do religions spread?
Exploring global religion distribution and its historical and geographical influences by looking at maps and...
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 5: What is freedom of religion or belief?
Examining freedom of religion or beliefs through scenarios and personal reflection.
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 6: How can we stand up for what we believe in?
Recognising prejudice in the modern world and considering its impact.
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 6: How important are religious texts?
Exploring personal responses to questions about scripture and discussing the impact of religious texts on...
