Learning objective
- To investigate water’s symbolism and role in Christian baptism.
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
English
Spoken language
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Gimme five! Ask the children to work with a partner and think of five things they can remember from the previous lesson. When they have shared five, they can give their partner a high five.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use the Knowledge organiser: Why is water symbolic? during the Activity: Baptism to support with word definitions; could focus on the questions ‘How is the baptism shown in the video similar or different to Jesus’ baptism?’ or ‘Why do you think water is used in baptism?’ during their group discussion; could use the Resource: What is baptism? summary which contains a summary of the video during their group discussion.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could add their own words to the Activity: Baptism; could talk about the similarities and differences between adult and infant baptism and why someone might choose one or the other; could use an online or paper Bible to look up and read the story of Jesus’ baptism.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: talking about why some
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Vocabulary definitions
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baptism
A ceremony where water is used to symbolise cleansing, commitment and admission to Christianity.
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commitment
A promise or firm decision to do something.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y3/4 (A): Why is water symbolic?
Y3/4 (A): Why is water important?
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 2: How is water used in some rituals?
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 3: What can stories suggest about water?
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 4: What is baptism?
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 5: How and why do some Hindus celebrate the River Ganges?
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 6: Why is water precious?
