Learning objective
- To explore ways Jesus’ birth is celebrated at Christmas using the symbol of light.
Success criteria
- I can identify the symbols of
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A1. Recall and
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Cross-curricular links
Art and design
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Making connections.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing support
Should use the Activity: Christingle (support) with images when making the Christingle; could have the pieces of the Activiity: Christingle pre-cut.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could write a label for the Christingle explaining what each part means; could suggest how the Christingle links with Christian beliefs about Jesus.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying that light is
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Knowledge outcomes
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Vocabulary definitions
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charity
Helping others by giving them what they need.
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church
A special place where Christians gather for prayer, learning, celebrations and community events.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W: Why and how is Christmas celebrated?
Year 1: Why is Christmas important to so many Christians?
Year 2: What can light mean at Christmas?
Year 3: Why do many Christians think that Christmas is good news?
Year 4: How is Christmas part of a bigger story?
Year 5: Why do some people use different names for Jesus?
Year 6: Who celebrates Christmas?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 8th November, 2024
