Learning objective

  • To discuss how some Shinto followers believe suffering can be prevented.

Success criteria

  • I can share some Shinto beliefs about kami.
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):

  • A3: Explore and describe
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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Odd one out and ask the children to discuss with a partner which group of gods they think might be the odd one out.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support:

Could use the Activity: Kami to support recording their ideas; could use the Knowledge organiser when reflecting on beliefs from different worldviews.

Pupils working at greater depth: 

Should consider how kami might be worshipped for reasons not directly linked with their association to human experiences (such as good fortune); should explore more than one kami and make comparisons.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: explaining some Shinto beliefs

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Vocabulary definitions

  • shimenawa rope

    Braided rope usually signifying a boundary to a sacred space.

  • torii

    A gate marking the entrance to a sacred space.

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