Learning objective
- To examine how teachings about Jesus affect some Christian responses to suffering.
Success criteria
- To explain key
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A2: Describe and understand links
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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
Display the Presentation: Keyword and ask the children to complete the activity for the word suffering on their whiteboards (one each).
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Extended-mode explainer videos
How to extend your display to view the lesson page and preseantion mode simultaneously. Choose your operating system below to watch the video
Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could listen to audio recordings of the scripture quotes by the teacher or from an online audio Bible such as Bible Gateway; could watch BBC Two - What is Christianity? prior to the lesson as a recap of Christian beliefs about Jesus.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should make connections with prior lessons during the Wrapping up; could add answers and ideas to previously completed boxes when the Activity: Power of three sheets are rotated between groups.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: explaining key Christian teachings
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Vocabulary definitions
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crucifixion
Executing someone by nailing or tying them to a cross.
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hope
Believing that something good might happen in the future.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y6: Why is there suffering? (Part 1)
Lesson 1: How do people suffer?
Lesson 2: What is free will?
Lesson 3: Why do we cause suffering?
Lesson 4: Does being good always mean less suffering?
Lesson 5: If God is all-powerful, can suffering not be stopped?
Lesson 6: How might beliefs about Jesus affect responses to suffering?