Number of weeks (between 6&8) Content of the unit Assumed prior learning (tested at the beginning of the unit) 6 weeks Forgiveness Why we should forgive. Christian teachings on forgiveness Martin Luther King Jewish teachings on forgiveness Islamic teachings on forgiveness Truth and reconciliation Would cover forgiveness in year 7 Citizenship. Would have looked at beliefs in all the 6 main religions. Assessment points and tasks Written feedback points Learning Outcomes (tested at the end and related to subject competences) End of unit assessment, GCSE style questions. A key word, an opinion question, a knowledge question and an evaluative question. Through circulating in class. End of unit assessment. I can ask questions about concepts and suggest answers. I can describe my own response to the concept. I can explain my own response to concepts. I can explain my responses to religious concepts. I can explain my responses to religious concepts with justification. I can give a detailed explanation for my response to the religious concept with justification for my response based on a coherent argument. I can respond sensitively to the experiences and feelings of others, including those with faith. I can respond to the teachings and experiences of inspirational people by relating them to my own and others' lives. I can respond to religious perspectives on a range of contemporary moral issues by relating these to my own and others' lives. Page 1 of 6
Lesson What do Christians mean by Clear learning intentions know the basic teachings about Christianity on Clear success criteria Hook Presentation of content Guided practice Independent practice (homework) know the basic teachings Starter; Each pupil is given a different GCSE question. Research a story where about Christianity on Pupils watch a clip from a teachings from the Bible A good person should always someone has shown song. Pupils annotate the quote forgive. forgiveness because of Most will be able to Pupils discuss it with each Teachers feedback. Do you agree? Give two, their religious beliefs. describe Jesus other. Targeting different pupils on contrasting points of view and a teachings on Feedback to the teacher. different grades. conclusion. You must refer to Pupils watch clip The lost sons Christianity in your answer. Pupils make links with God and evaluate those teachings. Pupils answer BLP questions in their books. Closure Peer assessment of GCSE style question. http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=cacalq3tg 64 1. What is the moral of the story? 2. What would you have done in this situation? explain(empathy). 3. Rewrite the story of the parable of the Lost Son into modern terms. (making links). Page 2 of 6
What did Martin Luther king believe about give basic description about MLK.. give basic description about MLk Most will be able to explain the teachings of MLK on evaluate those teachings. Key word check and sort. The teacher introduces Los and the topic: Students to then analyse a quote about what MLK thinks about Students given background information about American Civil Rights movement and MLK. GCSE B style question. Home work: Research what are Jewish teaching son Self assessment against success criteria. Students played the I have a dream speech. They are then given a copy of a short section of it. Students to write their own I have a dream speech. Students to present these. They assess each others presentations Or Discussion the idea of ML becoming a Saint. Page 3 of 6
What are Jewish ideas on All will able to describe basic facts about forgiveness in Jewish religion. All will able to describe basic facts about forgiveness in Jewish religion. Most pupils will be able to explain the concept of forgives in four steps. reflect and evaluate on Jewish teachings about Starter Pupils sum up the quote. An eye for an eye. Pupils answer differentiated question in their books. Graded questions: What does the teaching an eye for an eye mean? Why do some Jewish people believe that this is acceptable? Where can this teaching be found? What are your views on this teaching? Task: Creative story of someone who has done something over the last year that has hurt someone and which you regret. 2. You are going to write a letter to that person to ask for To research Muslim attitudes on Pupils to take it in turn to read each other s letters and question if a Jewish person would allow forgiveness for what the action spoken about in the letter. Mini plenary What does eye for an eye mean? WC RS: show me the boards. Pupils hold their boards. Pupils use 4 step of forgiveness to answer more detailed questions. Pupils are shown a clip on yum Kapoor. Pupils discuss forgiveness in Jewish religion. Pupils write their own letter to someone asking for Task: I want you to think of something that you have done over the last year that has hurt someone and which you regret. 2. You are going to write a letter to that person to ask for Page 4 of 6
Why should Muslims forgive? define the key words, and identify some things that may be difficult to forgive. define the key words, and identify some things that may be difficult to forgive. Most will be able to explain religious teachings on forgiveness and reconciliation. give their own opinions on religious teachings. Starter: Show the clip about Hajj Pupils discuss teachers feedback. How does the event of Hajj show Muslim teachings on Pupils match key words write the meaning in their books. Task: Read your quote as a group and explain what the teaching is. Write your explanation on the white board and explain to the rest of the class. Every one to have make notes as groups are going through explanations. In plenary. To bring in a quote from Desmond Tutu about Plenary Do you think you should always forgive others? Give two reasons for your point of view. Teacher uses whole class response system using class tool website to make sure all pupils are responding to the question. Exit passes. How well pupils have achieved today? What is the TRC? All pupils will know the meaning of TRC and give basic description about it. describe the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Most will be able to explain what Nelson Mandela did for the rights of South African people. evaluate how Nelson Mandela used the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to help the South African people. Recap what you already know about Nelson Mandela. Watch this video. As the video plays, create a timeline of the key events in your book. What was the TRC s answer to how people could forgive? Watch this video. Complete the worksheet. Identify quotes for and against the TRC. Choose one of the differentiated questions on your sheet to complete. The creation of the TRC could never achieve forgiveness for South African people, as it did not have the power to prosecute perpetrators. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? State 3 reasons for your opinion. State why some people might disagree with you. Add a religious perspective. Add a personal conclusion. Revision. Draw your brain. Fill it with all the knowledge and skills you learned during today s lesson. Page 5 of 6
KQ: How can I revise for the assessment on L.O-To be able to revise for the end of unit test on To be able to track knowledge on To be able to take away one revision resource. To be able to show a full knowledge and understanding of the topic on Learners to mind-map everything they can remember about the topic. Learners to complete revision activities. Revise for end of unit test. Must bring in a revision resource. Pop quiz on topic. KQ: How can I show my knowledge on the topic of forgiveness? KQ: How can I improve on my assessment on forgiveness?. L.O-To assess our knowledge on L.O-To improve our end of unit test. answer a question on the topic of Most will be able to explain their answers using PPE. describe why people may disagree with their view point. reflect on their test and see areas for improvement. Most will be able to pick a question to re-draft. add religious scripture to strengthen their answer. Set assessment protocol. Instructions on general class mistakes. Students to complete assessment. Read assessment and re-draft question. Learners to research scripture which they can add to support answer. Re-draft of question. Pupils to research one world religious view on the importance of forgiveness and to bring in a piece of scripture to support this. Pupils to create a mind map for revision of all the topics they have done so far. Learners to selfassess how well they feel they did on the assessment. Learners read through each others work for ideas on how to improve their own. Page 6 of 6