Learning objective
- To recognise the value of ceremonies of commitment to some religious and non-religious people.
Success criteria
- I can explain
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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
English
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Pupils should be taught
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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
Could use the Resource: Knowledge organiser: Religion and worldviews – Just how important are our beliefs? to support with key vocabulary when completing the Activity: Investigating ceremonies of commitment; could use highlighter pens to pick out the information needed to complete the Activity: Investigating ceremonies of commitment.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could make connections with commitment ceremonies they have experienced such as adult baptisms, weddings or civil partnerships; could complete the Activity: Investigating ceremonies of commitment for more than one of the ceremonies.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: describing the significance of
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Vocabulary definitions
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Bar Mitzvah
A Jewish ceremony for boys when they turn 13, marking the age they are considered responsible for their actions and part of the adult community.
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Bat Mitzvah
A Jewish ceremony that celebrates a girl turning 12 or 13, marking her transition to adulthood and her responsibilities in the Jewish community.
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In this unit
Assessment - Just how important are our beliefs?
Lesson 1: What do promises mean?
Lesson 2: What promises do we make?
Lesson 3: Can we see the importance of someone's beliefs on the outside?
Lesson 4: How else might some people show their commitment?
Lesson 5: What else might people give up for their beliefs?
Lesson 6: What might someone sacrifice?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 14th February, 2024
