Learning objective
- To explore the significance of fire in the Easter Vigil.
Success criteria
- I can explain the role of fire 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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Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Arrange the children into pairs and hand out the Knowledge organiser: R&W – Why is fire used ceremonially? (one each). Display the Presentation: Knowledge organiser and ask each child to think of some questions from their learning so far and write them on their whiteboard. Ask them to swap whiteboards and answer each other’s questions,…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing support:
Could highlight words they think are relevant in the Resource: Quotes; could use the Resource: Ceremony words from Lesson 2 when searching for meaning in the quotes.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Should choose three cards to make connections with in the Wrapping up; should look for similarities in two or more quotes.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: discussing why Jesus is seen by many
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Vocabulary definitions
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Paschal Candle
A special Christian candle lit at Easter and for baptisms.
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vigil
A Latin word meaning 'awake'.
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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?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 27th March, 2025
