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I'm Head of Department and AQA examiner for Religious Studies. I teach the AQA spec and provide tried and tested resources. I'm uploading resources all of the time; my newest collection is the #FUN LESSONS range which are engaging, exam focused, challenging and getting great results. Lessons are fully resourced and easy to follow with minimal printing. I hope you enjoy teaching them.

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I'm Head of Department and AQA examiner for Religious Studies. I teach the AQA spec and provide tried and tested resources. I'm uploading resources all of the time; my newest collection is the #FUN LESSONS range which are engaging, exam focused, challenging and getting great results. Lessons are fully resourced and easy to follow with minimal printing. I hope you enjoy teaching them.
SUBSTANCE DUALISM DESCARTES
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SUBSTANCE DUALISM DESCARTES

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DESCARTES SUBSTANCE DUALISM: METHOD OF DOUBT #FUN LESSONS. OCR RS SOUL, MIND & BODY. Concise, easy to follow and comprehensive, ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. RESOURCE FREE SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: A LEVEL: SOUL, MIND AND BODY CAN BE ADAPTED FOR VARIOUS EXAM BOARDS Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): EXPLAIN DESCARTES METHODOLOGY EXPLAIN 2 PROOFS OF DESCARTES SUBSTANCE DUALISM Activities include: Customisable recap starter (just add two questions). Tasks to link to prior learning. Key term test and self assessment. Engage in a thought experiment (following video clip) describe the experiment and explain its conclusion. Interpret sources of authority, Explain the properties of matter and mind. Frequent mini-plenaries. Culminating in a written A01 question: Explain Descartes method and his two proofs of Substance Dualism using every term in the word bank , Include a quote (and interpretation) and check you have met each of the A01 success criteria. Model answer & student friendly success criteria provided. Peer assessment. No hands up questioning - questions provided. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
PLATO SUBSTANCE DUALISM
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PLATO SUBSTANCE DUALISM

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PLATO’S SUBSTANCE DUALISM & VIEW OF THE SOUL + EVALUATION #FUN LESSONS. OCR - SOUL, MIND AND BODY. Concise, easy to follow and comprehensive, ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. MINIMAL PRINTING SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: A LEVEL: SOUL, MIND AND BODY CAN BE ADAPTED FOR VARIOUS EXAM BOARDS Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): Explain strengths and weaknesses of Plato’s substance dualism *Answer 40 mk exam question: Evaluate whether Plato’s belief in a separate body and soul is convincing. Activities include: Customisable recap starter (just add two questions). Tasks to link to prior learning. Analysis of Plato’s main claims with paired discussion on strengths and weaknesses, frequent mini-plenaries, reading and writing tasks. Analysis of model answer with success criteria provided. Culminating in a written 40 mk question activity, model answer & student friendly success criteria provided. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
SOUL MIND AND BODY INTRO AND PLATO'S SUBSTANCE DUALISM
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SOUL MIND AND BODY INTRO AND PLATO'S SUBSTANCE DUALISM

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Concise, easy to follow and comprehensive, ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically RESOURCE FREE SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: A LEVEL: SOUL, MIND AND BODY CAN BE ADAPTED FOR VARIOUS EXAM BOARDS Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): EXPLAIN CHRISTIANITY CONCEPT OF THE SOUL EXPLAIN THE CONCEPT OF AN ENDURING SELF EXPLAIN PLATO’S SUBSTANCE DUALISM AND SIMILARITIES/DIFFERENCES TO CHRISTIANITY Activities include: Customisable recap starter (just add two questions). Tasks to link to prior learning, tasks to reflect on the concept of an enduring self based on students own experience, reading and writing tasks, frequent mini-plenaries and self assessment. Quote interpretation activities. Culminating in a written activity, model answer & student friendly success criteria provided. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
Religious Language: Falsification Symposium (Flew, Hare, Mitchell)
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Religious Language: Falsification Symposium (Flew, Hare, Mitchell)

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OCR 20th c Religious Language: Falsification Symposium (Flew, Hare, Mitchell) + Plantinga and Alston. #FUN LESSONS. Concise, comprehensive, easy to follow ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically. Can be delivered over approx. **250 minutes ** RESOURCE FREE– NO PRINTING SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: A LEVEL RS – Religious Language: Falsification Symposium (Flew, Hare, Mitchell) + Plantinga and Alston Students will be able to (with reference to 5 sources of authority): • Explain and illustrate (using parables) the falsification principle • Explain and illustrate (using parables) criticisms of the falsification principle from the Symposium as well as two post-symposium philosophers • Evaluate whether the falsification Principle presents a challenge to religious belief. (Essay plan, write and peer assess) Activities include: Recap starter. For each philosopher: a short reading and application task with ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) followed by a mini-plenary writing task (with success criteria and hints for LA). Structured debate (role play), essay planning and 40 mk evaluation question (success criteria to support) Peer assessment and DIT with reference to success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
Good and Evil:  Lesson  1 - The Problem of Evil
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Good and Evil: Lesson 1 - The Problem of Evil

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READY TO TEACH: Resource free (no printing required) Easy to follow (non-specialist friendly) Date on slide updates automatically. Concise, comprehensive and challenging lesson. SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: EDEXCEL/AQA/KS3 RELIGIOUS STUDIES: THE PROBLEM OF EVIL Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): ALL: list examples of moral evil and natural evil MOST: Explain the problem of evil using key terms omnipotence and omnibenevolence SOME: Describe one solution to the problem of evil Activities include: Recap starter, mastery through structured partnered discussion, videos to enrich learning, mini-plenaries to assess learning, debate and writing tasks with writing frames. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
Relationships:  Gender Equality Christianity  (High Ability) Challenging lesson.
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Relationships: Gender Equality Christianity (High Ability) Challenging lesson.

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Concise, easy to follow and comprehensive, ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson for High Ability classes Date on slide updates automatically **Resource light ** one worksheet per student (includes information) Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS RELATIONSHIPS/HUMAN RIGHTS: CHRISTIANITY Students will be able to (with STRONG reference to source of authority): •Evaluate whether men and women are believed to be equal in Christianity by analysing literal and metaphorical interpretations of Genesis (Adam and Eve and the fall of man) as well as studying Mary Magdalene Activities include: starter: check understanding of metaphors, reading and question task, mini-plenary quiz with ‘stretch and challenge’ questions, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. Two extra challenge activities. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS Islam Practices
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AQA RS Islam Practices

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This bundle includes all resources needed to deliver AQA Religious Studies: Islam Practices. It is designed to promote maximum success for ALL learners. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lessons. Date on slide updates automatically **Resource efficient & easy to follow (note on slides for non-specialists) ** LESSONS INCLUDE: Salah and Shahada Zakat and Ramadan Five Pillars: Hajj Jihad Festivals Id’ul-Adha Festivals: Eid and Ashura Activities include: Customisable recap starter (just add two questions), reading and question task, mini-plenary quiz with ‘stretch and challenge’ questions, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching these lessons. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES:  Festivals:  Id-ul-Fitr (Eid) and Ashura
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AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Festivals: Id-ul-Fitr (Eid) and Ashura

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Concise, easy to follow and comprehensive, ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Festivals: Id-ul-Fitr (Eid) and Ashura ** Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Describe origins of Eid and Ashura • Explain two ways Shia Muslims commemorate Ashura • Explain two ways Muslims celebrate Id-ul-Fitr 5 marks • Evaluate which is the most important festival in Islam Activities include: Customisable recap starter (just add two questions), reading and question task, mini-plenary quiz with ‘stretch and challenge’ questions, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES:  Festivals:  Id-ul-Adha
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AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Festivals: Id-ul-Adha

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Concise, easy to follow and comprehensive, ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically **Resource light ** Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Festivals: Id-ul-Adha Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain why Id-Ul-Adha is celebrated • Explain two ways Id-Ul-Adha is celebrated 5 mks Activities include: Customisable recap starter (just add two questions), reading and question task, mini-plenary quiz with ‘stretch and challenge’ questions, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES:  Jihad: Greater and Lesser
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AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Jihad: Greater and Lesser

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Concise, easy to follow and comprehensive, ‘MASTERY’ and **exam-focused lesson. ** Date on slide updates automatically **Resource light ** Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Jihad: Greater and Lesser ** Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority):** • Explain the difference between Lesser and Greater Jihad • Evaluate which is most important Greater or lesser Jihad ** Activities include:** Customisable recap starter (just add two questions), reading and question task, mini-plenary quiz with ‘stretch and challenge’ questions, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES:  HAJJ – What? Who, Where, When, Why and How?
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AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: HAJJ – What? Who, Where, When, Why and How?

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Concise, easy to follow and comprehensive, ‘MASTERY’ and **exam-focused lesson. ** Date on slide updates automatically **Resource light ** Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: HAJJ – What? Who, Where, When, Why and How? Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Describe the events of Hajj • Explain the importance of Hajj • Evaluate whether Hajj is the most important of the five pillars Activities include: Customisable recap starter (just add two questions), reading and question task, mini-plenary quiz with ‘stretch and challenge’ questions, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS:  PREJUDICE & DISCRIMINATION (LAW & RELIGION) Christianity / Islam
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AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: PREJUDICE & DISCRIMINATION (LAW & RELIGION) Christianity / Islam

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Concise, easy to follow and comprehensive, ‘MASTERY’ & exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light & Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: PREJUDICE & DISCRIMINATION (LAW & RELIGION) Christianity / Islam Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain causes and types of discrimination • Explain religious beliefs and laws about discrimination • All types of discrimination are wrong. Evaluate Activities include: Customisable recap starter (just add two questions), reading and question task, mini-plenary quiz with ‘stretch and challenge’ questions, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS Theme C:  Does God Exist?
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AQA RS Theme C: Does God Exist?

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This bundle includes all resources needed to deliver AQA Religious Studies: Theme C: Does God Exist? It is designed to promote maximum success for ALL learners. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and **exam-focused **lessons. Date on slide updates automatically Resource efficient & easy to follow (note on slides for non-specialists) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA Religious Studies: Theme C: Does God Exist? (RELIGIONS: ISLAM/CHRISTIANITY/HUMANISM/BUDDHISM) LESSONS INCLUDE: Design Argument First Cause Argument Evil and Suffering Science and God Arguments from miracles Special revelation General revelation Enlightenment as a source of knowledge of the divine Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, whole-class mini-plenaries e.g. quiz with stretch and challenge questions, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching these lessons. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS THEME C:  Enlightenment as a source of knowledge of the divine and ultimate reality
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AQA RS THEME C: Enlightenment as a source of knowledge of the divine and ultimate reality

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Concise, easy to follow and comprehensive, ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS THEME C: Enlightenment as a source of knowledge of the divine and ultimate reality Religion (Christianity and Buddhism) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Define enlightenment • Explain an example of enlightenment (Buddhism) • Explain two contrasting beliefs about how ultimate reality can be known? Refer to Christianity and Buddhism. 5 marks Activities include: Customisable recap starter (just add two questions), reading and question task, mini-plenary quiz with ‘stretch and challenge’ questions, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS HUMAN RIGTHS:  Freedom of Religion (Christianity and Islam)
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AQA RS HUMAN RIGTHS: Freedom of Religion (Christianity and Islam)

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Concise, easy to follow and comprehensive, ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS HUMAN RIGTHS: Freedom of Religion (Christianity and Islam) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Define freedom of religion • Give examples of religious expression • Explain contrasting religious teachings on freedom of religion • Everyone should have freedom of religion in British society. Evaluate (refer to the main religion of Great Britain) Activities include: Customisable recap starter (just add two questions), reading and question task, mini-plenary quiz with ‘stretch and challenge’ questions, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS THEME C: General Revelation
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AQA RS THEME C: General Revelation

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Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Activities get increasingly more difficult, following Blooms taxonomy. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS THEME C: General Revelation Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain types of general revelation • Explain two ways in which General revelation influences Christians today. • General revelation proves the existence of God. Evaluate. Activities include: Customisable recap starter (just add two questions), reading and question task, mini-plenary quiz with ‘stretch and challenge’ questions, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA THEME C SPECIAL REVELATIONS (Christianity)
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AQA THEME C SPECIAL REVELATIONS (Christianity)

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Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA THEME C SPECIAL REVELATIONS (Christianity) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Define Special Revelation • Explain examples of Special Revelations in Christianity • Evaluate the statement: Special Revelations prove that God and holy figures exist using developed points. Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: SOCIAL JUSTICE (Christianity and Islam)
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AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: SOCIAL JUSTICE (Christianity and Islam)

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Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: SOCIAL JUSTICE (Christianity and Islam) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Define Social Justice • Give evidence and statistics of social injustice • Link social injustice to human rights • How beliefs about social injustice influences believers • Evaluate the statement: Religious believers have more of a duty to combat social injustice Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: Human Rights - UDHR Rights & Responsibilities, Violations,  Christianity
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AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: Human Rights - UDHR Rights & Responsibilities, Violations, Christianity

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Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS HUMAN RIGHTS: Human Rights UDHR, responsibilities, violations Christianity Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Define Human rights • Describe origin of Universal Declaration of Human Rights • Explain how rights link with responsibilities • Explain how they link with Christian beliefs discussion of the Charlie Hebdo case and responsibility of freedom of speech • Evaluate the statement: People have the right to say what they think Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES:  Zakat and Ramadan (Pillars 3-4)
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AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Zakat and Ramadan (Pillars 3-4)

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Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Date on slide updates automatically Resource light Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists (notes on slides) SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS ISLAM PRACTICES: Zakat and Ramadan (Pillars 3-4) Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain two Muslim beliefs about Zakat • Evaluate whether Ramadan is the most important Pillar in Islam Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.