Learning objective
- To consider why some people might choose to talk to God.
Success criteria
- I can explain that prayer is
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A1: Recall and
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Pupils should be
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, you might want to check that the children can recall: In some religions, followers believe in one supreme being or God who is loving. People have different ways of understanding God on Earth (incarnation). Some people believe that humans have a special relationship with God. There are different names for God.…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing support
Could use the sentence starters on the Resource: Sentence starters to help them write what Nathan and his dad might say to God; could record their ideas on a recording device.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should write one idea for each type of prayer; should think about words to describe reasons other people need to talk to people.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: making links between talking to people
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Vocabulary definitions
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advice
Helpful suggestions or ideas for someone who needs help with a problem.
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comfort
Making someone feel better when they are sad or upset.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y2: How do some people talk to God?
Lesson 1: Why do some people talk to God?
Lesson 2: What can prayer mean?
Lesson 3: How do some people use their bodies in prayer?
Lesson 4: What do some people use to help them pray?
Lesson 5: How do some Hindu people pray?
Lesson 6: Where do prayers come from?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 8th April, 2025
