Learning objective
- To analyse the meaning and symbolism of different festivals of light.
Success criteria
- I can explain how martyrs have stood
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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 relationships
Pupils should
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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 fill in the blanks on the Activity: Persuasive letter (support) or use it to support the structure of their letter.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could refer to other historical events (including Guru Nanak’s Sacred Thread Ceremony, Jesus cleansing he temple and The Maccabees) in their letter to further their arguments.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying how some religious people were
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Vocabulary definitions
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Bandi Chhor Divas
A Sikh celebration commemorating Guru Hargobind's release from prison.
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Diwali
A festival of light, celebrated annually.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y5: Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in?
Introductory lesson: Respectful Religion and worldviews - Does everyone have the same beliefs about God?
Lesson 1: What does freedom look like?
Lesson 2: How have beliefs been challenged in the past?
Lesson 3: How can light represent standing up for what you believe in?
Lesson 4: Should we celebrate Bonfire Night?
Lesson 5: How can we stand up for what we believe in?