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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.
CHRISTIAN PRACTICES REVISION
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CHRISTIAN PRACTICES REVISION IDEAL FOR END OF YEAR REVISION AIM: create effective flash cards recall key terms and points for 5mk & 12 mk Q’s HOW: students work independently starting with a gap identifier task and proceeding to create flash cards for 5 and 12mk questions to fill gaps and aid future recall. DIFFERENTIATION: GRADES U-4 Quotes optional. 7+ Write 12 mk answers in book inc. fully developed points, conclusion, and min. 4 quotes RESOURCES INCLUDED: • Instruction slides with modelling of flash cards. • key terms and definitions • 5mk and 12 mk questions and mark schemes • Christian Practices quotes YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE: • Either flash cards OR if on low budget A4 paper cut in half to create two cards • Envelopes/wallets for them to keep cards organised.
CHRISTIAN BELIEFS REVISION
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CHRISTIAN BELIEFS REVISION IDEAL FOR PRE EXAM REVISION AIM: create effective flash cards recall key terms and points for 5mk & 12 mk Q’s HOW: students work independently using a 9 step progress sheet to identify and fill gaps in knowledge. DIFFERENTIATION: By time: depending on number of gaps students work independently over 1 or more lessons. By Task: some steps are different depending on predicted grade EG. U-3 no quotes needed 7+ 4 quotes in 12mk questions. RESOURCES INCLUDED: Instruction slides Model of flash cards, development and conclusion 9 step student progress check list Key term knowledge audit 5mk and 12 mk questions corresponding to key term knowledge audit Quotes for all sub-topics YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE: Either flash cards OR if on low budget A4 paper cut in half to create two cards Envelopes/wallets for them to keep cards organised INFORMATION to answer questions EG revision guides/their books/your support .
GENDER AND SOCIETY WHOLE TOPIC
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GENDER AND SOCIETY WHOLE TOPIC

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OCR. DCT. GENDER AND SOCIETY. FUN AND ENGAGING WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. The whole topic is condensed into this 100 minute lesson. For an even deeper understanding set a HW research task in advance e.g. on Mulieris Dignitatem and follow up with a recap HW assessment. **No prior knowledge required. ** • Scholar quotes • Sources of Wisdom • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically **STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: ** Explain influence of traditional Christianity and Classical Scholars on the role of women in society and feminists responses Evaluate with reference to Mulieris Dignitatem whether motherhood gives women a liberating dignity. Evaluate whether Christianity should resist current secular views I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
SOUL AND AFTERLIFE CHRISTIANITY. KS3
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SOUL AND AFTERLIFE CHRISTIANITY. KS3

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SOUL AND AFTERLIFE CHRISTIANITY. 3 X 100 MINUTE LESSONS. Fun & engaging, Variety of tasks, multi-media & games to stimulate learning. Plenty of recap, challenge, exam skills focus, mastery & assessment throughout. Resource light (minimal printing), concise. Date on slide updates automatically. Easy to follow suitable for specialists and non-specialists. I hope you enjoy teaching this pack. Your feedback is most welcome.
WRITING ARGUMENTS ( 2 single lessons)
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WRITING ARGUMENTS ( 2 single lessons)

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WRITING ARGUMENTS. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. 2 X SINGLE LESSONS Pedagogy Focus: • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • Exam skills: Development and justification, strong religious reference and conclusions. No printing. Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. The statement in lesson two is about the Shahada but this can easily be replaced with a statement from any topic. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: To construct an argument : Skill focus: Development, multiple views, strong religious reference and conclusions I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
REVISION LESSON & ASSESSMENT THEME B:  RELIGION AND LIFE (INCLUDES 6 INFO SHEETS FOR THEME B)
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REVISION LESSON & ASSESSMENT THEME B: RELIGION AND LIFE (INCLUDES 6 INFO SHEETS FOR THEME B)

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COVERING VIEWS FROM: CHRISTIANITY / ISLAM & HUMANISM. This lesson is suitable for revising Theme B OR to provide information sheets to support learning of the lessons below: Origins of Universe and Life The Value of the world Euthanasia Quality and Sanctity of Life debate Animals Death and Afterlife The revision lesson requires students to create a revision resource on the above topics. It includes a model revision resource. The lesson is compatible with the assessment lesson by the same author or it can be used as a stand alone revision lesson for Theme B. It is resource light; as it requires a couple of each information sheet to be pinned around the room for a carousel activity. It also includes an end of topic assessment paper that is compatible with the revision lesson.
ISLAM BELIEFS AND PRACTICES REVISION
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ISLAM BELIEFS AND PRACTICES REVISION IS IDEAL FOR END OF YEAR REVISING. AIM: create effective flash cards to aid recall of key terms and points for 5mk & 12 mk Q’s HOW: students work independently using a 9 step progress sheet to identify and fill gaps in knowledge. DIFFERENTIATION: By time: depending on number of gaps students work independently over 1 or more lessons. By Task: some steps are different depending on predicted grade EG. U-3 no quotes needed 7+ 4 quotes in 12mk questions. RESOURCES INCLUDED: • Instruction slides • Model of flash cards, development and conclusion • 9 step student progress check list • Key term knowledge audit • 5mk and 12 mk questions corresponding to key term knowledge audit • Quotes for all sub-topics YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE: • Either flash cards OR if on low budget A4 paper cut in half to create two cards • Envelopes/wallets for them to keep cards organised • INFORMATION to answer questions EG revision guides/their books/your support .
CHRISTIANITY & ISLAM: BELIEFS & PRACTICES. REVISION.
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CHRISTIANITY & ISLAM: BELIEFS & PRACTICES. REVISION.

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CHRISTIANITY & ISLAM: BELIEFS & PRACTICES. REVISION. COMPLETE SET OF EFFECTIVE REVISION LESSONS FOR AQA RELIGIOUS COMPONENT. IDEAL FOR RUN UP TO EXAMS. AIM: Recall ALL key terms and points for ALL 5mk & 12 mk Questions. To improve skills of development and writing conclusions. HOW: students identify gaps through a knowledge audit. Students fill gaps in knowledge and create revision resource EG flash cards to aid recall. DIFFERENTIATION: By time: depending on number of gaps students work independently over 1 or more lessons on each of the 4 topics. By Task: depending on predicted grade EG. U-4 no quotes needed 7+ 4 quotes in 12mk questions. TIMING: 1-2 revision lessons for each of the 4 topics. RESOURCES INCLUDED: • Comprehensive key term knowledge audit • Complete set of 5mk and 12 mk questions • Complete set of Quotes from sacred writing • Models: flash cards, development & conclusion • student progress check list • Instruction slides YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE: • Either flash cards OR if on low budget A4 paper cut in half • Envelopes/wallets for them to keep cards organised • A complete set of mark schemes is included for Christian Practices but for Christian beliefs and Islam beliefs and practices you’ll need to provide INFORMATION to answer questions EG revision guides/their books/your support.
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.
NATURE & ATTRIBUTES OF GOD
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NATURE & ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

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This bundle covers the entire topic in 3 x 100 minute lessons. Fully resourced with everything you need for you students to succeed. Plenty of recap, challenge, exam skills focus, mastery & assessment throughout. LESSONS are fun & engaging with a variety of tasks, multi-media & games to stimulate learning. They are not text book dependent; each lesson comes complete with a concise and accessible information sheet. Lessons are designed to offer clarity on a complex topic. Resource light (minimal printing), concise. Date on slide updates automatically. Easy to follow
DALY GENDER AND THEOLOGY
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DALY GENDER AND THEOLOGY

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DALY. GENDER AND THEOLOGY. #FUN LESSONS. 3 LESSONS. FUN & ENGAGING, VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. MINIMAL PRINTING, CONCISE. DATE ON SLIDE UPDATES AUTOMATICALLY. EASY TO FOLLOW SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR STUDENTS TO SUCCEED. LESSONS INCLUDED: The Unholy Trinity A New Spirituality Evaluation ABOUT THE LESSONS: • Aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic • Customisable recap ‘do now’ task • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 and A02 • Synoptic links • Breadth: variety of scholars • Scholar quotes • Sources of Wisdom • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Information provided (not dependent on textbook or prior knowledge) I hope you enjoy teaching this pack. Your feedback is most welcome.
CHRISTIAN MORAL ACTION BONHOEFFER
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CHRISTIAN MORAL ACTION BONHOEFFER

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CHRISTIAN MORAL ACTION BONHOEFFER. #FUN LESSONS. BUNDLE. COMPLETE TOPIC IN 3 LESSONS. FUN & ENGAGING, VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. MINIMAL PRINTING, CONCISE. DATE ON SLIDE UPDATES AUTOMATICALLY. EASY TO FOLLOW SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. LESSONS INCLUDED: Bonhoeffer: Life, Duty and Death Bonhoeffer’s Theology Evaluation ABOUT THE LESSONS: • Aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic • Customisable recap ‘do now’ task • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 and A02 • Synoptic links • Breadth: variety of scholars • Scholar quotes • Sources of Wisdom • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Information provided (not dependent on textbook or prior knowledge) I hope you enjoy teaching this pack. Your feedback is most welcome.
RELATIONSHIPS
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RELATIONSHIPS

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RELATIONSHIPS. AQA. (Christianity, Islam and Humanism). Includes all resources needed to deliver AQA Religious Studies: Relationships; 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 ** SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA Religious Studies: Relationships (RELIGIONS: ISLAM/CHRISTIANITY/HUMANISM) LESSONS INCLUDE: Marriage and Cohabitation Sex within and outside of marriage Divorce Family types and roles of parents and children. Polygamy, single parent, monogamy, nuclear, same sex parents. Contraception Same sex marriage: Catholics, Quakers, Islam, humanist Gender equality Activities include: Recap starter, reading log task, 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.
CHRISTIAN BELIEFS AQA PACK
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CHRISTIAN BELIEFS AQA PACK

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‘Christian Beliefs’ #FUN LESSONS Bundle includes a scheme of learning which details homework, differentiation and assessment and a fully resourced pack of 9 concise and easy to follow lessons. **These lessons are ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused. ** Students will learn the GCSE content plus be challenged by dipping into some relevant A Level material. There will be an emphasis (and modelling) of key skills needed in evaluation questions. Mini plenary’s and extra challenges throughout Date on slide updates automatically / Resource light / Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA/Edexcel Christian Beliefs Lessons: NATURE OF GOD TRINITY AND ONENESS CREATION INCARNATION: PERSON OF JESUS CRUCIFIXION: PERSON OF JESUS RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION: PERSON OF JESUS AFTERLIFE: JUDGEMENT AND RESURRECTION SIN AND SALVATION FUN AND GAMES REVISION LESSON I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
CHRISTIAN PRACTICES PACK
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CHRISTIAN PRACTICES PACK

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‘Christian Practices’#FUN LESSONS. Fully resourced pack of 11 ’FUN’, ‘MASTERY’ ‘and ‘EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED’ lessons. Students will learn the GCSE content plus be challenged by dipping into some relevant A Level material. There will be an emphasis (and modelling) of key skills needed in evaluation questions. **Mini plenary’s and extra challenges throughout. ** Lessons are concise, easy to follow and *suitable for specialists and non-specialists. * ** Extra resources included in this bundle: • Scheme of learning that includes details of differentiation, Assessment and homework tasks • Assessment paper • keywords and definitions for the whole topic • quotes and sources of authority for the whole topic Date on slide updates automatically SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA/Edexcel Christian Practices **Lessons: ** Worship Prayer The sacraments and eucharist The sacraments and baptism Worldwide and local church - charity Worldwide church - mission and evangelism Worldwide church - reconciliation Worldwide church - persecution Pilgrimage Festivals: Christmas and Easter Revision lesson: fun and games I hope you enjoy teaching this bundle. Your feedback is most welcome.
RELIGION AND LIFE
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RELIGION AND LIFE

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RELIGION & LIFE AQA #FUN LESSONS BUNDLE: 10 LESSONS INC. REVISION. PLUS: Test & mark scheme, scheme of work, glossary, quote bank. Everything you need for you students to succeed. Plenty of recap, challenge, exam skills focus, mastery & assessment throughout. LESSONS: Fun & engaging, Variety of tasks, multi-media & games to stimulate learning. Resource light (minimal printing), concise. Date on slide updates automatically. Easy to follow suitable for specialists and non-specialists. SCHEME OF LEARNING: minute details of Learning objective/Task details/Differentiation/Assessment (proof of learning) and Homework (research/recap rotation) VIEWPOINTS: Main religion Christianity + Islam / Non-religious views: humanism, classical and preference utilitarianism LESSONS INCLUDED: Origins of world and life Value of world and life Value and abuse of animals Value, Sanctity and Quality of life Abortion and the Law Abortion: religious and non-religious views Euthanasia and the Law Euthanasia: religious and non-religious views Life after death Revision lesson End of Topic assessment I hope you enjoy teaching this pack. Your feedback is most welcome.
AQA THEME C  EXISTENCE & KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
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AQA THEME C EXISTENCE & KNOWLEDGE OF GOD

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14 X SINGLE LESSONS + QUOTE SHEET + KEY TERM SHEET FOR BOOKS + END OF TOPIC TEST AND ANSWERS + SCHEME OF LEARNING CHRISTIANITY, ISLAM, BUDDHISM AND HUMANISM. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA & GAMES. #ENGAGE. CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS MINIMAL PRINTING, CONCISE. DATE ON SLIDE UPDATES AUTOMATICALLY. EASY TO FOLLOW SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. PEDAGOGY: • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • I do, we do, you do • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 and A02 • Sacred Writing • Whole Class assessment and extra challenges throughout. LESSONS INCLUDED: DESIGN ARGUMENT EVALUATE DESIGN ARGUMENT FIRST CAUSE ARGUMENT FIRST CAUSE ARGUMENT EVALUATION ARGUMENTS AGAINST EXISTENCE OF GOD: EVIL THEISTS RESPONSE TO THE PROBLEM OF EVIL ARGUMENTS AGAINST EXISTENCE OF GOD: SCIENCE AND THEIST RESPONSES THE MIRACLES ARGUMENT FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD THE MIRACLES ARGUMENT EVALUATION SPECIAL REVELATION AS A SOURCE OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE DIVINE OR ULTIMATE REALITY AND HOLY FIGURES EVALUATE SPECIAL REVELATION GENERAL REVELATION EVALUATE GENERAL REVELATION KNOWLEDGE OF ULITMATE REALITY: BUDDHISM AND ISLAM I hope you enjoy teaching this bundle. Your feedback is most welcome.
HUMAN RIGHTS AQA
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HUMAN RIGHTS AQA

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HUMAN RIGHTS. AQA THEME F. FUN & ENGAGING. 9 X 50 MIN LESSONS + PEER ASSESSED END OF TOPIC TEST + QUOTE SHEET FOR BOOKS + MTP. CHRISTIANITY, ISLAM, AND HUMANISM. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS MINIMAL PRINTING, CONCISE. DATE ON SLIDE UPDATES AUTOMATICALLY. EASY TO FOLLOW SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. PEDAGOGY: • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • I do, we do, you do • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 and A02 • Sacred Writing • Whole Class assessment and extra challenges throughout. LESSONS INCLUDED: SOCIAL JUSTICE HUMAN RIGHTS PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION RACISM AND RELIGION WOMEN AND RELIGION HOMOSEXUALITY AND RELIGION FREEDOM OF RELIGION WEALTH, POVERTY & CHARITY EXPLOITATION PEER ASSESSED END OF TOPIC TEST I hope you enjoy teaching this bundle. Your feedback is most welcome.
ISLAM PRACTICES AQA
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ISLAM PRACTICES AQA

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ISLAM PRACTICES # FUN LESSONS BUNDLE 11 FULLY RESOURCED LESSONS PLUS SOL, QUOTE & KEY TERM SHEETS FOR EXERCISE BOOKS. Fun and engaging with a variety of tasks, multi-media and games to stimulate learning. • ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused. • Includes self/peer assessment (with model answers and success criteria) • Extra Challenges throughout • No hands up planned questioning • Frequent plenaries to help retain knowledge • Resource light – minimal printing required (most are resource free) • Concise and easy to follow. Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. • Date on slide updates automatically **THE FULLY RESOURCED LESSONS ARE: ** Introduction and Shahadah Salah: Ritual prayer Sawm: Ramadan Alms Giving: Zakah, Sadaqah and Khums Hajj Jihad Id-ul-Adha Id-ul-Fitr & Ashura Ten obligatory Acts (Shia Islam) Revision End of Topic Assessment including paper and mark scheme **ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ** In-depth Scheme of learning that includes: • Learning objectives • Task details • Differentiation & Support • Assessment (proof of learning) • Homework (research/recap rotation) with weblinks Key terms and definitions - for whole topic (to glue in books) Sources of authority (Quotes) for whole topic (to glue in books) I hope you enjoy teaching these lessons. 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.