Lesson 4: What is baptism?

Learning objective

To investigate water’s symbolism and role in various religious rituals.

Success criteria

I can explain how water is used in

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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):

A1: Describe and

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Cross-curricular links

RSE

Respectful relationships

Pupils should know:

The importance

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1: Lesson plan

An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Should use the Activity: Venn diagram: support version during the Main event; could use the Resource: Word bank throughout the lesson.

Pupils working at greater depth

Could add their own words to the Activity: Venn diagram; should use devices to research other baptism traditions and present their findings to the class after the Main event activity; could use examine how water is used in other welcoming ceremonies or rites of passage comparing these uses to the religious practices they have already studied.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: showing an understanding of

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Vocabulary definitions

Amrit Sanchar

A Sikh initiation ceremony involving the drinking and sprinkling of Amrit, sacred water, to show commitment to the faith.
baptism

A ceremony where water is used to symbolise cleansing, commitment and admission to Christianity.

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In this unit

Assessment - Religion and worldviews Y3: Why is water symbolic?

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Lesson 1: Why is water important?

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Lesson 2: How is water used in some rituals?

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Lesson 3: How is water considered pure?

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Lesson 4: What is baptism?

Lesson 5: Why is water precious?

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Lesson 6: How is water linked to special places around the world?

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