SALAH

Salah (Prayer) Five Pillars is a complete, high-quality lesson updated for the AQA RS 2026 success criteria to help your students achieve top marks. This resource is designed to be easy to follow for both specialists and non-specialists while maximising student engagement and understanding through modern pedagogy.

LESSON OVERVIEW
This lesson explores the second pillar of Islam: Salah. It covers the rituals, timings, and significance of prayer, providing students with a deep understanding of why and how Muslims pray. It includes a detailed comparison between Sunni and Shia practices, ensuring students can evaluate different viewpoints as required by the AQA specification.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

• “Show on Zero” Interactive checking understanding Quizzes: Frequent low-stakes testing to assess the whole class instantly.
• Retrieval Practice: Includes a “Do Now” task to activate prior learning about Islamic authority and denominations.
• Dual Coding: Uses clear imagery to explain complex rituals like Wudu and Prostration.
• PETS Writing Framework: A structured approach (Point, Explanation, Teaching, So What?) to help students write high-level 12-mark evaluation answers.
• Challenge Tasks are woven throughout to push high-ability learners to use sacred writings and Hadith.

RESOURCES INCLUDED

• Full Lesson Presentation: 14 slides (including checking for understanding)
• Task Support Sheet: Specifically designed for SEN students and lower-ability learners to ensure the 12-mark evaluation is accessible to all.
• Exam Practice: A 12-mark “Evaluate” question with a clear writing frame and mark scheme (Grades 4-9).

QUICK INFORMATION
Key Stage: KS4 (GCSE)
Exam Board: AQA Religious Studies
Printing: Minimal printing required

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