Learning objective
- To explore Christian beliefs about the Incarnation through the Nativity story.
Success criteria
- I can identify the concept of
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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
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display slide 1 of the Presentation: Bible extract art and hand out whiteboards and pens (one each). Ask the children to write down which Bible event they think each image shows.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing support:
Could have a selection of Christmas cards to use as inspiration in the Main event; could use the Activity: Jesus’ birth: support version; could use the Knowledge organiser for support when creating their Christmas card.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Could look up the passages using an online or paper-based Bible; should explain why some Christians might prefer to send cards that represent Jesus’ titles; could write a message inside their card that reflects the message some Christians may want to share at Christmas time.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: making links between Christian
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Vocabulary definitions
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carol
A religious song usually sung at Christmas.
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Christ
A title meaning ‘Anointed one’ (chosen by God for a specific role or responsibility).
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W: Why and how is Christmas celebrated?
Year 1: Why is Christmas important to so many Christians?
Year 2: What can light mean at Christmas?
Year 3: Why do many Christians think that Christmas is good news?
Year 4: How is Christmas part of a bigger story?
Year 5: Why do some people use different names for Jesus?
Year 6: Who celebrates Christmas?
