Unit: How do people worship? Prior learning Technical Vocabulary Resources. opportunity to use words and Songs Ever

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1 Unit: How do people worship? About this unit Prior learning Technical Vocabulary Resources It would be helpful if In this unit pupils will have an CD The best Worship opportunity to use words and Songs Ever phrases related to:- Video - Wow Hits 2004 also avaliable on CD CD - Ubi Caritas Taize chants CD - Do you know Michelle Williams (Gospel music) CD - Salisbury Cathedral Choir This is RE! Book 2 by Cath Large, Julia Ingham, Andrea Parker (John Murray) Expectations At the end of this unit Most pupils will: (Level 4) some pupils will not have made so much progress and will: (level 3) Develop a religious vocabulary to describe and show understanding of practices, beliefs, ideas, feelings and experiences Make links and describe similarities and differences both within and between religions Describe the impact of religion on Suggest meaning from a range of religious expression Apply their ideas to their own and other s Describe what inspires and influences themselves and others Develop religious vocabulary to describe some key features of religions recognising similarity and difference Identify the impact of religion on believer s lives Describe some forms of religious expression Identify what influences them

2 Some pupils will have progressed further and will (Level 5): Make links between their own and others experiences Use an increasingly wide religious vocabulary to explain the impact of belief on individuals and communities Understand and suggest possible reasons for similarity and difference within and between religions Recognise diversity in forms of religious and spiritual expression within and between religions Explain what inspires and influences them Express their own and others views on the challenges of belonging to a religion

3 Learning Objectives Possible Teaching Activities Learning outcomes Contribution to other Curriculum Areas Pupils should: How do you create an atmosphere for Pupils should be able to: Learn how music, colour and worship? materials are used to create an Think about the following words: understanding/explain a range of atmosphere of worship quiet, joyful, lively, inspiring, holy. forms of musical religious Listen to a range of musical styles For each of these words suggest expression and are aware of the ways in a piece of music, a colour, a Identify/apply/explain their own which religious communities material and a place that would ideas to their own and other express their beliefs reflect these words Appreciate a range of different Play pieces of religious music that musical styles reflect each of these words. Use compilation worship cds e.g. The best Worship Songs Ever or video Wow Hits 2004, Ubi Caritas Taize chants, Do you know Michelle Williams (Gospel music), Salisbury Cathedral Choir Pupils to reflect on how the music makes them feel Write a review of music listened to in terms of how effective the music is in creating atmosphere Visit a local place of worship and explore how material and colour has been used to create a sense of atmosphere e.g. altar cloths, stained glass windows, statues,

4 Pupils should: Learn about a range of Christian denominations Learn about the way in which Communion/Eucharist is celebrated in different Christian traditions Learn to use the internet for research Develop skills of questioning AOTs (Adults Other than Teachers) Pupils should: Learn to appreciate a range of religious art understanding some of the associated symbolism and meaning Appreciate a range of different artistic styles wooden pews etc Take digital pictures to create a mood board How do different Christian traditions celebrate Holy Communion/Eucharist? Recap on the story of the Last Supper and the symbolism of the bread and wine Using what/communion research how different denominations celebrate Eucharist Present findings to the rest of the class Invite representatives of Christian denominations reflected in the school community e.g. House Churches, Chapels, Quakers etc to talk about the way they worship How is Art used in worship? Using a selection of contemporary religious art e.g. Picturing Jesus by Lat Blaylock analyse the pictures exploring the biblical background to the picture, what they think the artist is trying to say and their own personal Pupils should be able to: understanding/explain a range of forms of religious expression in connection with Communion/Eucharist Use the internet in order to research information and to present their findings using religious vocabulary Ask important questions/raise and suggest answers in relation to belonging, identity and value Suggest meanings to a diversity of forms of religious expression Pupils should be able to: understanding/explain a range of forms of artistic religious expression Identify/apply/explain their own ideas to their own and other

5 Pupils should: Learn about the parable of the Prodigal Son Learn how music, art and drama are used to express a range of religious meanings Use a range of art media to explore their ideas on the parable of the Prodigal Son response to the image Using this information, draft and then redraft a short catalogue entry for one of the images chosen. This could be expanded to look at the use of Art in other religions e.g. Islam e.g. use of calligraphy Arabic Calligraphy Posters by Salah Al-Moussawy How can we explain the meaning of a parable? Choose a parable e.g. The Parable of the Prodigal Son Discuss its meaning through doing a character fortune line. Identify the main feelings of each of the characters e.g. forgiveness, love, being sorry, anger, jealousy In small groups imagine they are film producers making a film from the point of view of one of the characters. Produce a film development plan to sell the idea to investors (see suggested assessment task) Suggest meanings to a range of forms of religious expression Pupils should be able to: Identify/apply/explain their own ideas to their own and other understanding/explain the meaning of the parable of the Prodigal Son through a range of forms of religious expression

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7 Suggested Assessment Task: Choose a parable e.g. The Parable of the Prodigal Son. Discuss its meaning through doing a character fortune line. Identify the main feelings of each of the characters e.g. forgiveness, love, being sorry, anger, jealousy. In small groups imagine that you are film producers making a film from the point of view of one of the characters. Produce a film development plan to sell the idea to investors. Your plan must include: A role play of one of the scenes from your character s point of view Suggested background music Suggest possible people to play the key parts (not necessarily actors) Design a poster advertising your film Choose a title for your film that expresses your main character s feelings