Learning objective
- To understand the concept of free will through exploring scripture.
Success criteria
- To explain what is meant by free will.
- To
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A2: Describe and understand links
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Cross-curricular links
English
Reading – comprehension
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Explain that the children will work with a partner to recall and expand on key facts from the last lesson. Display the Presentation: Tell me more, and read the two statements aloud. Allow time for a paired discussion. Encourage the children to turn each statement into a longer sentence by adding a reason, example or…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use the Resource: Genesis passages (support) to read from during whole class discussion and to refer to throughout the lesson; could use the Resource: Sentence stems (support) for completing the Activity: What were they thinking?; could choose one or two of the examples given on slide 2 of the presentation to add to their suffering snowflake in the Wrapping up.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could read the full text in a copy of the Bible rather than using the passages on screen; should suggest reasons for suffering based on the actions of God, Adam, Eve and the serpent.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: explaining the concept of free will;
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Vocabulary definitions
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Fall
A Christian word referring to Adam and Eve disobeying God.
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free will
The ability to make choices independently.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y6: Why is there suffering? (Part 1)
Lesson 1: How do people suffer?
Lesson 2: What is free will?
Lesson 3: Why do we cause suffering?
Lesson 4: Does being good always mean less suffering?
Lesson 5: If God is all-powerful, can suffering not be stopped?
Lesson 6: How might beliefs about Jesus affect responses to suffering?
Optional Easter lesson: Why might some people take part in Easter traditions?
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Last update: 27th October, 2025
Lesson 1: How do we know what is right and wrong?
Exploring what is meant by morals and how people make decisions about right and wrong.
Lesson 6: What helps you make moral decisions?
Considering and expressing their own moral code and guidance.
Lesson 1: What does freedom look like?
Recognising the importance of religious freedom and protected characteristics in the UK.
Lesson 6: How can we stand up for what we believe in?
Recognising prejudice in the modern world and considering its impact.
