Learning objective
- To recognise the value of ceremonies of commitment to some religious and non-religious people.
Success criteria
- I can explain
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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
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Pupils should be taught
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Speak like an expert. Ask the children to choose one of the images and talk to their partner about the ceremony shown in the image for one minute. Repeat, asking the children to change roles and choose a different image. Discussions may include: People in the ceremony involved and their roles. Symbolism…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use the Resource: Knowledge organiser: Religion and worldviews – Just how important are our beliefs? to support with key vocabulary when completing the Activity: Investigating ceremonies of commitment; could use highlighter pens to pick out the information needed to complete the Activity: Investigating ceremonies of commitment.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could make connections with commitment ceremonies they have experienced such as adult baptisms, weddings or civil partnerships; could complete the Activity: Investigating ceremonies of commitment for more than one of the ceremonies.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: describing the significance of
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Vocabulary definitions
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Bar Mitzvah
A Jewish ceremony for boys when they turn 13, marking the age they are considered responsible for their actions and part of the adult community.
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Bat Mitzvah
A Jewish ceremony that celebrates a girl turning 12 or 13, marking her transition to adulthood and her responsibilities in the Jewish community.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y4: Just how important are our beliefs?
Lesson 1: What do promises mean?
Lesson 2: What promises do we make?
Lesson 3: Can we see the importance of someone's beliefs on the outside?
Lesson 4: How else might some people show their commitment?
Lesson 5: What else might people give up for their beliefs?
Lesson 6: What might someone sacrifice?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 5th December, 2024
