Introducing prayer
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain why and how some people pray.
Key learning points
- Prayer is a conversation with God. There are many types of prayer.
- Some prayers are said out loud and some in your head.
- Some prayers are made up and some are recited.
- Some prayers are said alone and some together.
Keywords
Prayer - the words or thoughts to help someone talk or listen to God
Collectively - something you do together
Individual - something you do on your own
Common misconception
All prayer looks the same.
There are many different ways of praying.
Teacher tip
Show a range of images of different people from different religions praying in a range of places - holy sites, in parks, in homes.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is a religion?
Q2.What do Muslims call God?
Q3.The symbol often used for Islam is a and star.
Q4.Christians believe that is the Son of God.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Some people believe prayer is a way to connect with ...
Q2.Which of the following is true about prayer?
Q3.What does it mean to pray collectively?
Q4.All prayer looks the same.
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