Learning objective
- To explore the symbolism of fire in different Hindu ceremonies.
Success criteria
- I can explain how fire is used in
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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: Range of answers and ask the children to choose which word they think symbolises the Olympic flame the most and why. Give them time to discuss their answers in pairs and take feedback. Answers could include: unity because it brought people together who were from places at war. hope because people may wish…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing support:
Could look at the information for Namkana as they have previously explored this ceremony in the Year 1 unit How do we know that new babies are special?; could verbally share their ideas rather than writing them; could use the Resource: Ceremony words to choose words they think are represented in their ceremony.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Should make links between what fire can symbolise in each ceremony; should compare the way fire is used in the Hindu ceremonies with the symbolism of the Olympic flame in Lesson 1.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying how fire is used in
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Vocabulary definitions
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purity
The state of being clean and free from bad things or sin.
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transformation
A complete change in the appearance or behaviour of something or someone.
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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?
