Learning objective
- To make links between the symbolism of fire in different worldviews.
Success criteria
- I can discuss beliefs in Navajo
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in English (non-statutory guidance):
- A3: Explore and
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils should be taught
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Using the Knowledge organiser and hand out the Resource: Knowledge organiser: R&W – How is fire used ceremonially? (one between two). In pairs, ask the children to think of some questions about the unit to ask their partner. Challenge the children to answer without looking at the Knowledge organiser.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should refer to Knowledge organiser during the activity; should use the Activity: Fire word bank to help them think of words for the Activity: Fire words.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could compare fire in the Blessingway ceremony with fire in other ceremonies studied; should add to their vocabulary list using the Activity: Personalised word bank; could compare the use of fire with that of water in rituals and ceremonies they have learnt about in the previous unit Why is water symbolic?
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: describing the roles of
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Vocabulary definitions
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Blessingway ceremony
A traditional Navajo ritual that brings harmony, balance, and beauty to the community.
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Hózhǫ́
A Navajo concept meaning living in balance and harmony with everything—people, land, and animals—for well-being and happiness.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y3: Why is fire used ceremonially?
Lesson 1: What special meanings do some flames have?
Lesson 2: How can fire be used to bring people together?
Lesson 3: Why is there a fire at the Olympics?
Lesson 4: What is an eternal flame?
Lesson 5: Why is fire used in some Hindu ceremonies?
Lesson 6: Why is fire important in different worldviews?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 4th September, 2024
