Year 1 - Religious education
The idea of belonging
Communities: what does it mean to belong?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will explore the idea of belonging to a religious community through case studies of Jewish and Christian families. They will hear from different Jews to see that Shabbat can be marked in diverse ways and understand that churches can take many forms in Christianity.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how people can belong to a range of groups.
Key Notes
- People can belong in many different ways.
- We can belong to a school, a family, a religion, an ethnicity or a club.
- Belonging may involve wearing special clothes or going to a special place.
- People do not have to be in the same place to belong to a particular group.
Vocabulary To Learn
- belonging: the feeling of being accepted, respected, safe and valued within a group
- family: a group of people who love and care for each other
- community: group of people who share something in common
- belong: being part or a member of a group
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- There is only one way to belong.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
People can belong in many different ways. We can belong to a school, a family, a religion, an ethnicity or a club.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'belonging'
the feeling of being accepted, respected, safe and valued within a group.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: There is only one way to belong. Correction: Belonging can look different in different places and with different people.
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