Learning objective
- To interpret the Buddhist concept of the Second Noble Truth using the story of Kisa Gotami.
Success criteria
- I can discuss Buddhist ideas about suffering (dukkha).
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A2: Describe and understand
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Cross-curricular links
English
Reading – comprehension
Pupils should be
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Share slide 1 of the Presentation: Four Noble Truths and ask the children to discuss what each of the Four Noble Truths are using their learning in the unit Religion and worldviews, Year 5, What happens when we die? (Part 2).
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
Could watch the Pupil video: The Buddha and read the Resource: The mustard seeds prior to the lesson; could discuss just one of the traits in the Attention grabber; could use the Activity: The mustard seeds: support version and label the poisons already highlighted.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Should begin to make links between the three poisons and the Third Noble Truth (there is a way to end suffering); should use their knowledge of the margas and the Four Noble Truths to consider how the Buddha may have helped Kisa Gotami cope with suffering.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: acknowledging that many Buddhists
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Vocabulary definitions
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dukkha
A Buddhist concept meaning that suffering and discomfort are a normal part of life.
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Four Noble Truths
Core teachings in Buddhism that explain suffering in life.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y6: Why is there suffering? (Part 2)
Lesson 1: What can suffering teach us about happiness?
Lesson 2: What can cause suffering?
Lesson 3: How do some people overcome suffering?
Lesson 4: How can Hukam help in difficult times?
Lesson 5: Who is the best at helping?
Lesson 6: How can beliefs affect our understanding of suffering?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 27th June, 2024
