Learning objective
- To examine how teachings about Jesus affect some Christian responses to suffering.
Success criteria
- I can recall
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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
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Explain that the children will revisit and explore the meaning of a key vocabulary word from the unit. Display slide 1 of the Presentation: Keyword detective and hand out whiteboards and pens (one each). Invite a child to come up and drag the magnifying glass to find the word. Ask the children to complete at…
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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; could highlight the three important words in the quotes.
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: Interpreting scripture sheets are rotated between groups; should identify three words on the Activity: Interpreting scripture and why they think these are the most important.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: recalling key Christian teachings about
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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?
Optional Easter lesson: Why might some people take part in Easter traditions?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 27th October, 2025
Lesson 1: Who was Jesus?
Exploring passages from the Gospels to learn about Jesus.
Lesson 5: How did Jesus inspire people?
Considering how different people may understand and respond to accounts of Jesus in the Bible.
Lesson 6: What happened when Jesus died?
Exploring the significance of Jesus' death and Resurrection to some Christians.
Optional Easter lesson: Why might some people take part in Easter traditions?
A Year 6 optional lesson considering the impact of different Easter traditions and practices.
