Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Share ideas about what Jesus might have been like.
- Think critically about different representations of Jesus.
- Explain the actions and qualities of Jesus which led some people to believe he was the Messiah.
- Interpret extracts from prophecies in the Old Testament and making connections with events in the New Testament.
- Explain the meaning of a parable.
- Identify messages in Jesus’ parables.
- Discuss how different people might interpret accounts about Jesus.
- Suggest what some Christians may learn from the Easter story.
Suggested prior learning
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Teacher video: Who was Jesus really?
Lessons
Lesson 1: Who was Jesus?
Lesson 2: Why did some people believe Jesus was the Messiah?
Lesson 3: What did Jesus do?
Lesson 4: Why does Jesus have so many names?
Lesson 5: How did Jesus inspire people?
Lesson 6: What happened when Jesus died?
Key skills
Disciplinary
- Asking questions about what
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Key knowledge
Substantive
To know:
- Religious and non-religious
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Key vocabulary
crucified
Easter
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Unit resources
Vocabulary: R&W – Year 4 Who was Jesus really?
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Knowledge organiser – R&W Y3/4 (A): Who was Jesus really?
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Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Reading comprehension; Spoken language.
RSE: Respectful relationships.
British Values: Tolerance of different cultures and religions; Mutual respect.
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