Learning objective
- To compare how Christians show their beliefs by looking at how different denominations practise.
Success criteria
- I can list some ways Christians may choose
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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
Reading – comprehension
Pupils
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Hand out whiteboards and pens and display the Presentation: Anagrams. Ask the children to unscramble the words on the screen. Once complete, they should create sentences using each word.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing support
Could focus on the images or symbols from the Activity: Christian Practices rather than any of the written cards; could use the Resource: Knowledge organiser – Religion and worldviews – Why doesn’t Christianity always look the same? when unscrambling the words and forming sentences in the Recap and recall.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should suggest which cards they think could belong to a specific denomination and why; could have a copy of more than one set of cards to sort, such as images and quotes about worship; should suggest ways to sort the cards.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: listing some ways Christians choose to
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Vocabulary definitions
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stereotype
A fixed idea about a group of people that is often not true.
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worship
Showing love, respect and praise to a god or gods.
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In this unit
Assesment - R&W: Why is Christianity not always the same?
Lesson 1: How did Christianity begin?
Lesson 2: How have some significant people influenced Christian practices?
Lesson 3: Why are there different denominations?
Lesson 4: How is the Bible interpreted differently?
Lesson 5: How do different denominations practise?
Lesson 6: How is Christianity changing?
Year 5: Why do some people use different names for Jesus?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 26th June, 2025
