Learning objective
- To explore some Jewish beliefs about death through the concept of purgatory.
Success criteria
- I can discuss
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A1: Describe and make
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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
Hand out a whiteboard and pen to each child. Display the Presentation: Anagrams and ask the children to unscramble the keywords from the previous lesson: eternal – lasting forever. separate – existing independently from the physical body or material world. judgement – the act of forming an opinion or making a decision. Once they have…
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Extended-mode explainer videos
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use the Resource: Representations to support the choices they make when creating their idea of purgatory and annotate using the words provided; could circle the words on the resource sheet for reference to positive or negative emotions.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should explain what their ideas are based on; could include an explanation of how people could atone.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying some Jewish beliefs
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Vocabulary definitions
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deceased
Someone or something that has died.
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Gehinnom
A place where some Jewish people believe souls are purified before entering Olam Ha-Ba.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y5/6 (A): What happens when we die? (Part 1)
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 1: Why do some people believe in a soul?
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 2: How do some people make up for bad deeds?
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 3: If there is a heaven, what might it be like?
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 4: What is the purpose of a funeral?
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 5: How do some people seek forgiveness in their lives?
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 6: How do some people remember those who have died?