1. Lesson Overview Subject Objectives To know the key features of Sikhism
To gain an overview of Sikhism
Level 4:
Describe the key features of Sikhism
Level 5:
Explain the key features of Sikhism
Level 6:
Apply your research to make informed conclusions
Differentiation
Mixed ability pairs/ group
6 question starter- differentiated levels
Levelled , differentiated questions in written task to demonstrate progress and learning
Differentiated resources- sheet of info and text books
Selective questioning of students .
SMSC
Students work in differentiated pairs to encourage student- led learning.
Moral issues- does following religion help to make you a better person?
Spiritual- exploring other peoples’ beliefs
Literacy
VCOP of key words- dictionary race.
VCOP on desk for connectives etc.

2. You have been given an image to look at on your own.
Around the outside, try to think of suitable questions to ask that will help you to fully understand the picture.
Think about the fact that a good question will help to get a good answer.
Use the levelled question guide on the next slide to help you.

3. What is the picture about?
Use the grid below to create questions. Is
Did
Could
Would
Will
Might
What
When
Where
Who
Why
How
Level 3,4 and 5
Level 6 and 7

4. Title: What is it like to be a Sikh?
Saturday, 12 January 2019
Title: What is it like to be a Sikh?
To learn some key facts about Sikhism and gain an overview of this religion.

5. What will I learn today? Level 3:
Describe some of the key features of Sikhism
Level 4:
Describe, showing clear understanding the key features of Sikhism
Level 5:
Explain the key features of Sikhism
Level 6:
Apply your research to make informed conclusions

6. Who……
What……
When
Why……
How……
Where……

7. Who can find the definitions first?
VCOP
Dictionary race
turban
Guru symbol
Who can find the definitions first?
miracle Sikh
Sikhism Gurdwara
spiritual vulnerable saffron

8. In Pairs, use the resources to find answers to complete the fact- file.

9. On your own, use the resources to find answers to your questions.

10. Let’s find out what we have learnt.
Team leaders will have 30 seconds to feedback what your group has learnt.
Level 3:
Describe some of the key features of Sikhism
Level 4:
Describe, showing clear understanding the key features of Sikhism
Level 5:
Explain the key features of Sikhism
Level 6:
Apply your research to make informed conclusions
Choose more able/G&T pupil to feedback their groups answers in 30 seconds.

11. Complete the levelled questions below.
Levels 4- 5
Where and when did Sikhism begin? (Level 4)
Describe two key features of Sikhism. (Level 4)
Explain why the two features you described are important to Sikhs. (Level 5)
Levels 6
How might following the beliefs of Sikhism help a person be a good Sikh? (Level 6)

12. Ask your partner your questions from the starter activity-
How much did they learn today about Sikhism?
Now answer their questions.

13. What have I learnt today?
Level 3:
Describe some of the key features of Sikhism
Level 4:
Describe, showing clear understanding the key features of Sikhism
Level 5:
Explain the key features of Sikhism
Level 6:
Apply your research to make informed conclusions