Learning objective
- To explore the concept of pilgrimage and its relevance in the UK.
Success criteria
- I can identify and discuss different types of
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A1: Describe and make connections
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Cross-curricular links
RSE
Respectful
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
- Could use the Activity: Personal passports: support version and complete the sentence stems.
- Could refer to the Resource: Knowledge organiser: Why is it better to be there in person? to help with understanding key vocabulary.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Could conduct a debate about the importance and relevance of pilgrimage in modern society and explore virtual connections.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding can:
- Explain the significance of various
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Vocabulary definitions
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Annunciation
In Christian belief, the event where the Angel Gabriel announced to the Virgin Mary that she would give birth to Jesus.
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doctrines
Formalised beliefs or principles held by a religious, academic or political group.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y5/6: Why is it better to be there in person?
Lesson 1: What can make a space significant? People, place or practice?
Lesson 2: Why might a Jewish person want to visit Jerusalem?
Lesson 3: Why is Jerusalem significant to some Muslim people?
Lesson 4: How can shared challenge bring people together?
Lesson 5: Are all journeys pilgrimages?
Lesson 6: Why is it better to be there in person?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 26th March, 2026
Lesson 5: Are all journeys pilgrimages?
Comparing the significance of people, place and practice at a non-religious event.
Assessment – R&W Y5/6: Why is it better to be there in person?
Assessment quiz and Knowledge catcher for use at the start and/or end of the unit...
Lesson 1: What can make a space significant?
Investigating the significance of religious and non-religious spaces.
