Learning objective
- To explain why Bandi Chhor Divas is celebrated by many Sikhs.
Success criteria
- I can explain how some martyrs have
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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
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: 3, 2, 1 and ask the children to write down three things they learnt in the previous lesson, two things they found interesting and one thing they would like to know more about.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could fill in the blanks on the Activity: Persuasive letter (support) or use it to support the structure of their letter; could watch the Pupil video: Guru Hargobind and the 52 prisoners prior to the lesson to familiarise themselves with the story and note down the main events that show religious prejudice and discrimination.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should refer to other historical events (including The Maccabees, Jesus visiting the Temple and Guru Nanak’s Sacred Thread Ceremony) in their letter to further their arguments; should consider how Guru Arjan’s martyrdom and Guru Hargobnd’s resilience impact Sikh teachings.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying how some religious
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Vocabulary definitions
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Bandi Chhor Divas
A Sikh festival of light celebrating Guru Hargobind’s devotion and release from prison.
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Diwali
A festival of light, celebrated annually.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W: Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in?
Y5/6 Lesson 1 (Cycle A): What does freedom look like?
Y5/6 Lesson 2 (Cycle A): How have beliefs been challenged in the past?
Lesson 3: How can light represent standing up for what you believe in?
Lesson 4: Should we celebrate Bonfire Night?
Y5/6 Lesson 5 (Cycle A): What can inspire people to stand up for their beliefs?
Y5/6 Lesson 6 (Cycle A): How can we stand up for what we believe in?
