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Year 2

Introducing prayer

I can explain why and how some people pray.

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Year 2

Introducing prayer

I can explain why and how some people pray.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Prayer is a conversation with God. There are many types of prayer.
  2. Some prayers are said out loud and some in your head.
  3. Some prayers are made up and some are recited.
  4. 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.


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Show a range of images of different people from different religions praying in a range of places - holy sites, in parks, in homes.
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Lesson video

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
What is a religion?

a set of rules for a game
a group of people who like the same food
Correct answer: a way people show their beliefs about God/higher power

Q2.
What do Muslims call God?

Lord
Buddha
Correct answer: Allah

Q3.
The symbol often used for Islam is a and star.

Correct Answer: moon, Moon

Q4.
Christians believe that is the Son of God.

Correct Answer: Jesus

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Some people believe prayer is a way to connect with ...

Correct Answer: God

Q2.
Which of the following is true about prayer?

It must always be spoken out loud.
It can only happen in groups.
Correct answer: It can be said quietly or in your head.

Q3.
What does it mean to pray collectively?

Correct answer: praying with other people
praying while collecting things
praying in complete silence

Q4.
All prayer looks the same.

True - everyone prays the same way.
True - prayer must follow special rules.
Correct answer: False - there are many ways to pray.