Learning objective
- To consider why and how some people celebrate Christmas.
Success criteria
- I can discuss
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A1: Describe and make
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Cross-curricular links
English
Reading
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
Could explore less of the traditions in the Resource: Christmas traditions; could use the vocabulary listed on the Knowledge organiser when discussing their ideas.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Should consider how beliefs about God would affect each of the traditions; should think about the symbolism behind each tradition and how it might connect to the Nativity story; could suggest their own criteria for ranking the Christmas traditions, e.g. traditions that show love, traditions connected to the birth of Jesus or traditions that display Christian values.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: discussing the reasons people may choose
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Vocabulary definitions
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culture
A group of people's way of life, such as their traditions, languages, food and arts.
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traditions
Ways of doing things that have been passed down through generations.
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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?
