Learning objective
- To describe how and why some Hindus use puja to express gratitude to God.
Success criteria
- I can compare different ways of
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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
RSE
Respectful relationships
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Quiz: Stories about gratitude and ask the children to record their answers to the multiple choice questions on whiteboards.
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Extended-mode explainer videos
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could focus on one picture from the Activity: Puja during the Main event; could watch Pupil video: Puja prior to the lesson or before completing the activity.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should use a different word on each sticky note when identifying what is being expressed during puja; could make reference to specific examples from the Pupil video: Puja when answering the questions in the Wrapping up.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: explaining how Hindu
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Vocabulary definitions
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Brahman
A Hindu name for God (Bhagavân is also used).
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deity
Gods or goddesses showing different aspects of Brahman.
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Example work
Auckley School, Doncaster
Auckley School, Doncaster
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y2: Why do we need to give thanks?
Introductory lesson: What are big questions?
Lesson 1: How and why do people show thanks?
Lesson 2: Why is harvest an important time for giving thanks?
Lesson 3: How and why do some people thank God?
Lesson 4: How can puja express thanks?
Lesson 5: How do some Christians use music to express gratitude?