Learning objective
- To understand how Sikh Gurus were selected and the qualities valued in Sikh teachings.
Success criteria
- I can describe the process and qualities important
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A3. Explore and describe a
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
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
Should use the Resource: Guru Nanak word bank to support them during the Main event; could use the Activity: Guru Nanak’s successors: support version to help them during the Main event.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should analyse and compare the leadership qualities sought by Guru Nanak with those in other religious or cultural contexts; could research the concept of succession in various religious traditions and present how these traditions select their leaders.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: demonstrating an understanding of Guru Nanak’s
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Vocabulary definitions
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Angad
The name given to Lehna by Guru Nanak, meaning 'Part of the Original', symbolising his succession as a Guru.
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caste
A way people are grouped by birth, with each group having its own jobs or roles in society.
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In this unit
Assessment - Religion and worldviews Y5: Who should get to be in charge?
Lesson 1: How are laws created?
Lesson 2: How is a leader chosen?
Lesson 3: Where do religious laws come from?
Lesson 4: How did Guru Nanak choose a successor?
Lesson 5: When can someone become a leader?
Lesson 6: How can religious texts be leaders?