How do some people talk to God?
Investigating why some people pray, children identify similarities and differences between prayer practices.
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How do some people talk to God?
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Describe what prayer means.
- Identify some reasons why people might pray.
- Explain how some people use their bodies during prayer.
- Identify some similarities and differences between the ways in which people pray.
- Understand why special objects and items of clothing are important to some people when they pray.
- Draw connections between prayer practices within the Hindu, Muslim and Jewish worldviews.
Suggested prior learning
What do some people believe God looks like?
This assumes that you are following Kapow Primary’s Religion and worldviews Long-term plan – standard.
Lesson 1: Why do some people talk to God?
- To consider why some people might choose to talk to God.
Lesson 2: What can prayer mean?
- To investigate ways some people pray.
Lesson 3: How do some people use their bodies in prayer?
- To recognise how different people use their bodies to pray by exploring practices.
Lesson 4: What objects do some people use when they pray?
- To understand why some people use special objects and clothing during prayer.
Lesson 5: How do some Hindu people pray?
- To explore Hindu prayer practices and the significance of special objects.
Lesson 6: Where do some prayers come from?
- To explore where some prayers come from.
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Unit resources
Religion and worldviews
Knowledge organiser – R&W Y2: How do some people talk to God?
Aimed at pupils, a single page document that gives key facts and definitions from the 'How do some people talk…
Religion and worldviews
Vocabulary display – R&W Y2: How do some people talk to God?
A display version of the key vocabulary from the 'How do some people talk to God?' unit.
Cross-curricular opportunities
RSE: Respectful relationships.
British values: Tolerance of those with different faith and beliefs, mutual respect.
English: Participate in discussions and debates.