This lesson was a lesson I planned in response to students responses to a (d) question from the OXFORD textbook which stated 'There are more similarities than differences between Shi’a and Sunni Muslims’ The lesson is planned with lots of exam structure tips/ mats/ mark schemes etc. to plan the perfect (d) answer. Relevant slides would need to be printed and handed to the students . There's an around the room activity and opportunity for peer and self assessent Lesson outcomes: To identify key differences between Shi’ah and Sunni Muslims To understand why there are differences To evaluate the statement ‘There are more similarities than differences between Shi’a and Sunni Muslims’

A set of resources that will allow you to complete an in depth revision lesson that could span over two lessons. It contains: 1. A checklist for students that links to the spec 2. A Qur'an teachings mat to help students with evidence for C and D questions 3. A revision worksheet with headings to fill in. 4. Full lesson powerpoint with engaging/ creative activities that can be modified 5. Exam questions. 6. Exemplar answers to peer mark and activities for students to also peer mark and self assess

A lesson looking at the Death Penalty with arguments for and against with suggested youtube clips/ worksheet and a 4 mark practice exam question tailored to the AQA 9-1 GCSE

A lesson with a variety of activities that look at what the parts of the Trinity are. The OXFORD purple textbook will be needed for some comprehension activities. The lesson ends in a 4 mark exam answer with a suggested writing process Must: To define what the trinity is. Should: To explain what the three parts of the Trinity are. Could: To evaluate how each part helps a Christian understand the nature of God

This lesson starts with a quick quiz then looks Islamic responses to pacifism using the Green OXFORD textbook (a printable worksheet is available). Students then are encouraged to partake in a silent debate to plan a 12 marker. There's also activities centred upon planning the 12 marker with various templates and worksheets Outcomes: Must: Describe what Muslim attitudes are to pacifism Explain Why it is difficult for Muslims to identify themselves as pacifists Evaluate How the ummah helps a Muslim to feel at peace

A lesson that focusses upon biblical teachings for pacifism and Pax Christi as a case study. Students should use the textbook and the various information available to complete a campaign leaflet for pacifism. The PowerPoint comes complete with a success criteria and all resources required. The starter activity focusses upon the biblical quotes I would suggest students learn for the exam. Differentiated information and activities are also provided The end of lesson task is a 5 mark question with a suggested writing process and self/ peer assessment opportunity Outcomes: Must: Describe what pacifism is Should: Explain why some Christians believe in Pacifism Could: Evaluate whether pacifism is an appropriate response to war

A lesson designed to look at the crucifixion of Jesus complete with a range of activities. A printable set of worksheets are on the PowerPoint along with an in depth worksheet exploring the symbolism of the cross and its importance to Christians today. The lesson ends upon a 4 mark answer Lesson outcomes: Must: describe what the cross symbolises Should: Explain how the belief in the crucifixion influences a Christian today Could:. Evaluate whether you think it is the most important belief

A lesson exploring Christian beliefs about creation that follows the new AQA spec. The lesson outcomes are: Must: Explain what Christians believe about creation Should: Explain irregularities in the story and start to judge if it’s myth or literal truth Could: Evaluate the meaning the creation story has for different people. The lesson includes slides that can be printed as worksheets to supplement the AQA endorsed OXFORD textbook. The lesson includes suggested video clips and activities/ questions for discussion/ a practice 4 mark question/ peer assessment opportunity using a model answer on the PowerPoint.

A lesson that supports the new 9-1 AQA Religious Studies Spec that explores the incarnation of Jesus in detail. The lesson suggests using clips of Jesus life which could be taken from youtube or DVDs such as the miracle maker. The lesson supports the textbook endorsed by OXFORD and has a variety of questions students can use The lesson includes a 5 mark question activity Must: State what the incarnation is Should: Explain how the belief in the incarnation influences a Christian today Could:. Evaluate whether the incarnation is an important belief

A lesson that explores the nature of Jesus resurrection and different Christian beliefs about resurrection. The lesson supports the AQA endorsed OXFORD textbook and comes with printable worksheets and resources. The lesson uses silent debate to work towards answering a 12 mark question. I have included suggested writing processes and structures to help with the development of the 12 mark answer

A lesson equipped with a variety of activities and suggested clips. It links to the OXFORD textbook and has a variety of printable worksheets upon the slides Lesson outcomes: Must: Know what the ascension and resurrection are and describe key Christian beliefs. Should: Explain why the ascension and resurrection are important events in the life of Jesus Could: Analyse what the ascension and resurrection teach a Christian about their faith in God and Jesus.

A fully resourced lesson that looks at key Christian teachings about judgement with a range of discussion tasks and a model 4 mark answer. Lesson outcomes: To describe the Parable of the Sheep and goats To explain what Christian teachings and the parable of the sheep and goats teach a Christian about afterlife and judgement To evaluate if the afterlife is a good way to get people to behave’

Two lessons that follow the AQA 9-1 Spec that look at Christian and Muslim attitudes to sexuality. Lesson 2 has a deep focus on writing a perfect 4 mark answer with lots of marked exemplars and models for students to assess and then assess their own answer. Tasks supplement and support the new OXFORD textbooks

A lesson exploring angels and their importance in Islam. Using a variety of strategies. Complete with printable slides that supplement the OXFORD textbook page 14-15. Plenary = 5 mark exam question

A lesson exploring the nature of prophethood and Mohammad. The lesson comes with resources/ revision sheets etc. No need for a textbook. There are opportunities for discussion and an exam question.

A lesson complete with suggested video clips/ clear outcomes/ worksheets etc. no textbook required Outcomes: To describe why contraception is important To explain non-religious and Christian attitudes to contraception To evaluate whether the use of contraception should be allowed

Outcomes To describe Christian attitudes to sex To explain why for most Christians sex should happen within Marriage To evaluate different opinions and justify your own viewpoint about sex before and outside marriage A lesson with a variety of discussion activities/ printable worksheets on each slide/ suggested video clips. The lesson ends with an in depth exploration of the 12 mark answer with various differentiated writing frames/ mark schemes/ example PEER points

A lesson for Christian beliefs and Muslim beliefs that allows students top tips on using sources of authority for the 5 mark and 12 mark answers. Lots of activities and model answers.

A lesson that allows students to revise a set of key quotes (resources provided). Tips and quick wins are on the PowerPoint Students can also look at/ practice and assess model 5 mark answers ( I recently did an AQA training course and based the answers on this) All models are worth 5 marks. I have tried to teach y11 to condense how much they write in a 5 mark question as many run out of time in the exam. There are opportunities for students to practice using Point-Evidence-Explain with suggested strategies for the long 12 mark answer

This lesson looks at the nature and importance of prayer with a variety of independent activities/ discussion points and exam practice (complete with model answers etc.) Outcomes: Must: Define what a prayer is Should: Explain the reasons Christians play using examples and keywords Could: Evaluate what the Lords prayer teaches about the importance of prayer and the nature of God