Learning objective
- To understand how Sikh Gurus were selected and the qualities valued in Sikh teachings.
Success criteria
- I can describe the process and qualities important
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A3. Explore and describe a
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Pupils should be taught
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Arrange the children into pairs and hand out the Knowledge organiser (one each). Explain that they will quiz each other about what they have learned in the unit so far. If time allows, challenge them to take turns choosing a keyword for their partner to define.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use the Activity: Guru Nanak’s successors: support version to help them during the Main event; could focus on two to three Gurus from the Activity: Guru cards rather than all of them.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should analyse and compare the leadership qualities sought by Guru Nanak with those in other religious or cultural contexts; could research the concept of succession in various religious traditions and present how these traditions select their leaders.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: discussing the qualities Guru Nanak looked
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Vocabulary definitions
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Guru Nanak
An important figure who began the teachings now found within the Sikh worldview.
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humility
The quality of not thinking you are better than others and recognising everyone’s value.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y5: Who should get to be in charge?
Lesson 1: How are laws created?
Lesson 2: How is a leader chosen?
Lesson 3: Where do religious laws come from?
Lesson 4: How did Guru Nanak choose a successor?
Lesson 5: When can someone become a leader?
Lesson 6: How can religious texts be leaders?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 18th April, 2025
