RE Autumn GROW
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GROW · Autumn 1 · Week 1 · Beliefs and worldviews in our community
Identify different beliefs and worldviews in our community.
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GROW · Autumn 1 · Week 2 · How beliefs shape identity
Describe one way beliefs can shape a person's identity.
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GROW · Autumn 1 · Week 3 · Diwali: festival, story and meaning
Explain one meaning connected to Diwali.
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GROW · Autumn 1 · Week 4 · Hanukkah and the theme of light
Describe how light is used at Hanukkah and explain one meaning it can represent.
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GROW · Autumn 1 · Week 5 · Christmas and Christian belief
Explain how one Christmas tradition links to a Christian belief.
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GROW · Autumn 1 · Week 6 · Comparing festivals of light
Compare two festivals of light respectfully using one similarity and one difference.
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GROW · Autumn 1 · Week 7 · Remembrance and shared values
Explain one shared value connected to remembrance and respect.
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GROW · Autumn 1 · Week 8 · Shared values and what we remember
GROW · Autumn 2 · Week 1 · Belonging across faiths
Describe what belonging can mean in two faith or worldview communities.
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GROW · Autumn 2 · Week 2 · Place of worship enquiry
Identify key features of a place of worship and explain one purpose.
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GROW · Autumn 2 · Week 3 · Religious practice and subject vocabulary
Use accurate RE vocabulary to describe one religious practice.
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GROW · Autumn 2 · Week 4 · Big question: do beliefs make us who we are?
Discuss a big question about identity respectfully and give a reason for a viewpoint.
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GROW · Autumn 2 · Week 5 · Questions for a faith or belief visitor
Ask or answer a respectful question and record one thing learned from a faith or belief visitor.
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GROW · Autumn 2 · Week 6 · Personal values and respect for others
Identify a value that matters to a person and explain how respecting different values supports community.
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GROW · Autumn 2 · Week 7 · Belief and identity assessment
Show understanding of beliefs, festivals, belonging and respect using evidence from the term.
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