Learning objective
- To suggest some symbolic meanings of fire by exploring the Olympic flame ceremony.
Success criteria
- I can discuss the historical origins of the
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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
Display the Presentation: Word rush and divide the children into six groups. Click the bag/box to reveal six keywords and assign each to a group. Explain they have 30 seconds to discuss its meaning and create a definition to share with the class. Take feedback using the icon to reveal the suggested definition. Repeat with the…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing support:
Could watch the Pupil video: Why is fire used? prior to the lesson; could use the Activity: What does the Olympic flame represent? rather than drawing their own flame in the Main event.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Should make connections between the importance of fire for non-religious and religious reasons; should write a sentence under their flame about what the fire in the Olympic flame can mean for different people.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: discussing different ways fire can be
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Vocabulary definitions
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ceremony
A special event held for a particular purpose, often with formal actions and words.
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symbolise
To represent something like an idea, quality or belief.
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In this unit
Assessment - Religion and worldviews: Why is fire used ceremonially?
Lesson 1: What can fire symbolise?
Lesson 2: How is fire used in some Hindu ceremonies?
Lesson 3: Can fire be divine?
Lesson 4: What is an eternal flame?
Lesson 5: How is fire used to remember?
Lesson 6: What happens in the Easter Vigil?
