RE Assessment for Learning - Links to the EARLY LEARNING GOALS

TOPIC: Memories
Many illustrations from Gods Story 1 and Churchs Story 1 CD-ROMs can be used to
resource this topic
Personal, social and emotional
development
Pupils use some stories, including
those from the Bible, as a stimulus to
reflect on their own feelings and
experiences and explore them in
various ways

Using a story as a stimulus, pupils

reflect on the words and actions of
characters and decide what they
would have done in a similar situation

Using role-play as a stimulus, pupils

talk about some of the ways in which
people show love and concern for
others and why this is important
Pupils think about issues of right and
wrong and how humans help one
another

Communication, language and literacy

Pupils have opportunities to respond
creatively, imaginatively and
meaningfully to memorable
experiences
Using a religious celebration as a
stimulus, pupils talk about special
events associated with the celebration
Through artefacts, stories and music,
pupils learn about important religious
celebrations
Knowledge and understanding of the
world
Pupils ask and answer questions
about religion as it occurs naturally
within their everyday experience

After hearing Remember children could :

Discuss/draw/role play the story
Reflect who the characters are in the story
and what they did.
Draw symbols/pictures for what the people
did during Mass (AT 1 i)
Churchs Story 1 (pp.24/25)
After sharing and discussing the Key questions on
page 210 children could
Share what they and others remembered.
Share and discuss any religious words or
phrases. (AT1 iii)
Role-play the story.
Ask questions to the different characters
through hot-seating
( AT 1 iii)
Encourage the children to talk about and
remember those people who are special to
us. (simple prayer)
Create paper plate faces or paintings of
those people we remember and display
them.(AT 1 iii)

Pupils are able to identify a special

place for prayer in the classroom

Pupils visit the local church

Talk about the people and events we

remember (Popes Visit to the UK)
Celebrate these through pictures, simple
prayers and role play(AT 2 i)
With the children, prepare a simple liturgy
using some of the elements mentioned in
the story (page 211) (AT 1 ii)
Listen to Things to remember, draw/paint
our thoughts and feelings
(AT 1 ii)

Encourage the children to think about how

Jesus looked after the children and how we
can look after one another.
(AT 2 ii)
Throughout the topic refer to and refresh
the class prayer area, using related
pictures and prayers.(AT 1 ii)
Pupils could visit the local church to meet
the priest who welcomes the children
(AT 1 ii)

Pupils handle religious artefacts with

curiosity and respect

Having visited a place for prayer, or

the parish church, pupils learn new
words associated with the place,
showing respect
Creative development
Using religious artefacts as a stimulus,
pupils think about, and express,
meanings associated with the artefact

Pupils share their own experiences

and feelings, and those of others, and
are supported in reflecting on them

Whilst in church the children can have

opportunity to see the lectern and the
Bible.
(AT 1 ii)

Allow the children to discuss what they

heard and saw within the church. Discuss
any new words or symbols and their
meaning.(AT 2 ii)

Using some school/class Bibles, share with

the children some of the stories you find
within
(AT 2 ii)
Allow the children to share their own
experiences of special people and events
they remember (AT 2 i)
Compose a class prayer of thanks to Jesus

*Attainment target references provide a guide as to the specific area of learning for a given task

Further suggestions for Free Play activities and Learning Environment opportunities;

Provide cut up pictures/photographs linked to special events which the children remember
(e.g. a school trip) They can piece back together again and name.
Provide some simple remembering games for the children to play.
Children can also answer simple questions which involve remembering aspects of their lives
(where they live, their birthday etc.)
Make available a range of simple story books. The children can look at these and then try to
recall key facts and characters.
In small groups make/complete simple jigsaws, linked to events/things we remember.

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Planning Assessment Opportunities

Key Question:
What must I do in this topic to enable pupils to achieve this level, and demonstrate understanding?
Topic: Memories

Level: One

Year Groups: _ One

Suggested Assessment Opportunities AT1: Knowledge and Understanding of:AT2: Reflection on Meaning of:
AT1(i): Beliefs, teachings and sources Recognise some religious stories

After reading/discussing Remembering Jesus at Mass, ask the children to identify the key
words, phrases and symbols which tell you it is a religious story.
Refer to Gods Story 2 (p.77) as a way of visualising what the children read and hear in
the story of The Last Supper ( as the story is read children can be encouraged to identify
any special words)

AT1 (ii): Celebration and ritual Recognise some religious signs and symbols and use some
religious words and phrases

Listening to Things to Remember, encourage the children to discuss some of the words
and verses.
Draw or paint a verse using the words of the song.
From the stories discussed draw simple pictures to represent certain signs, words and
phrases such as; blessing, Bread and wine, Communion etc.

AT1(iii): Social and moral practices and way of life recognise that people, because of their
religion,act in a particular way

Assume the role of one of the apostles at The Last Supper. How did you feel? What were
you thinking? What was most memorable?
Re-enact the story using Gods Story 2 to help visualise the event.
Hot-seat characters from The Last Supper, asking them how they felt and what they said
and done.

AT2 (i):_ Engagement with their own and others beliefs and values Talk about their own
experiences and feelings

Listen and talk to one another about our own experiences and about memories which are
special to us.
Fill in simple thought bubbles with any pictures, symbols or words which help explain our
experiences and feelings.
Hold a class remembering session all about the Popes recent visit to the UK

AT2 (ii); Engagement with questions of meaning and purpose Say what they wonder about

Pairs: the children can discuss what they have learned and think of questions that they may
find difficult to answer. ( realising the messages within what Jesus said)
Share these with the class and encourage discussion and sharing of opinion.

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Key Question: What must I do in this topic to enable pupils to achieve this level, and
demonstrate understanding?
Topic: Memories

Level: Two

Suggested Assessment Opportunities

Year Groups: Two

AT1: Knowledge and Understanding of:AT2: Reflection on Meaning of:

AT1(i): Beliefs, teachings and sources Retell some special stories about religious events and
people
Read together the story Remember Me and discuss the Key questions.
Role-play the extract on The Last Supper (p.210). Design questions/answers for those who
were not present. Gods Story 2 (p.77)
AT1 (ii): Celebration and ritual Use religious words and phrases to describe some religious
actions and symbols

Encourage the class to find religious words, signs and symbols within both The Last Supper
and Churchs Story 2 pp.38 -43 This is my body, This is my blood, Bread of Life.
Read and discuss The Eucharist (p.210) draw/paint some of the key words and symbols
within this passage.
Design a simple poster for some of the phrases such as; Do This In Memory Of Me.

AT1(iii): Social and moral practices and way of life Describe some ways in which religion is lived
out by believers

Discuss how we as believers live out the Last Supper in our words and actions.
Through picture, symbols and/or words the children can describe what happens during the
Eucharist.

AT2 (i):_ Engagement with their own and others beliefs and values Ask and respond to
questions about their own & others experiences & feelings

Imagine you are a group of friends who shared the Last Supper with Jesus. Record how
you and others felt, through word or picture.
Create scenarios for groups to debate and share experiences about how we remember
these and other events in our lives.

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AT2(ii); Engagement with questions of meaning and purpose Ask questions about what they
wonder about and realise that some of these questions are difficult to answer.

Hold a discussion about some of the aspects within The Eucharist Prayer which may be
difficult to understand, e.g. This is my Body and blood explore the meaning of this
further.
Create an I wonder about wall where children explore questions about the topic. These
can be attached throughout the topic and reviewed each week

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Key Question:
What must I do in this topic to enable pupils to achieve this level, and demonstrate understanding?
Topic: Memories

Level: Three

Year Groups: Three/Four

Suggested Assessment Opportunities AT1: Knowledge and Understanding of:AT2: Reflection on Meaning of:
AT1(i): Beliefs, teachings and sources Make links between religious stories and beliefs

Having read The Last Supper, discuss the Key questions. Use Churchs Story 3 ( pp.102103) and Gods Story 3(p.114) to help visualise and clarify what happened during this time
Begin to explore and make links between the Eucharist and the Last Supper small groups
could record these findings through pictures, symbols or words.
Design a poster to illustrate the Eucharist and the Last Supper (e.g. Do This In Memory of
Me, One Bread, One Body)

AT1 (ii): Celebration and ritual Use a developing religious vocabulary to give reasons for religious
actions and symbols

Research and discuss the Eucharistic Prayer, using Churchs Story with different groups
given the task of presenting on a certain aspect ( his life, death and resurrection)
In groups, create a guide for the Eucharist, using words, signs and symbols.
Research the Passover in small groups and present your findings to the class in a way
of your choice, using a variety of actions and symbols
AT1 (iii): Social and moral practices and way of life Give reasons for certain actions by believers

Produce a simple poster/leaflet for a non-Christian explaining why we celebrate the

Eucharist.
In small groups design a simple Eucharist handbook giving simple explanations of what
happens and why. Use Churchs Story 3 to help inform and visualise.

AT2 (i):_ Engagement with their own and others beliefs and values Make links to show how
feelings and beliefs affect their behaviour and that of others

Discuss and highlight how we remember Jesus during the Eucharist (p.297).
Think about what we can do and say in our lives to remember Jesus.
Write a diary entry from the viewpoint of one of the apostles at the Last Supper how
did you act, react and feel?

AT2 (ii); Engagement with questions of meaning and purpose Compare their own and other
peoples ideas about questions that are difficult to answer

As a class discuss the words This is my Body and This is my blood what do these
words mean to us? Are they difficult to understand? If so, why?
Think about what you have learned in the topic. Individually or in pairs, think of a question
which you would find difficult to answer, share and discuss this with someone else.

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Key Question:
What must I do in this topic to enable pupils to achieve this level, and demonstrate understanding?
Topic: Memories

Level: Four

Suggested Assessment Opportunities

Year Group: Five / Six

AT1: Knowledge and Understanding of:AT2: Reflection on Meaning of:

AT1(i): Beliefs, teachings and sources Describe and show understanding of religious sources,
beliefs, ideas, feelings and experiences; making links between them

Having read Do this in remembrance of me think about the meaning and message within
the story. Scan the text for clues and key words. What did the story make you think of?
Create a glossary of words and research their meaning, e.g. tradition, betrayed, memorial,
proclaiming.
In pairs, read and discuss Lukes account of the Last Supper and the Eucharistic Prayer.
Produce a simple guide or leaflet describing what happened at the Last Supper and
explaining the links to Mass and the Eucharist. (Churchs Story 3 pp.102/03)

AT1(ii): Celebration and ritual - Use religious terms to show an understanding of different liturgies

Using I am with you(p.298), children can produce a poster, guide, leaflet or PowerPoint
which describes what happens at the Eucharist and shows some understanding of its
meaning.(Eucharistic Prayer II p.304)
In groups create a simple glossary of terms with the meanings presented through text and
symbols disciples, consecrated, covenant, everlasting.

AT1(iii): Social and moral practices and way of life Show understanding of how religious belief
shapes life

In pairs, research the Mass and particularly the Eucharist.

Focus on phrases such as Body of Christ and Do this in memory of me. The children can
create a collage of ideas, pictures and symbols to reflect understanding of these phrases
and how, we as Christians live these out

AT2 (i): Engagement with own and others beliefs and values Show how own and others
decisions are informed by beliefs and values
Using page 300, invite the children to write/draw a modern day version of Lukes story
explaining how we should act, in light of remembering the Last Supper
What can we do in our daily life to live out the memory of the Last Supper? Create a weekly
chart of ways in which we can show; care, sharing, sacrifice, love and joy.
Create brief scenarios for the children to debate and provide what you would do next in light
of what was said and remembered at the Last Supper.
AT2 (ii): Engagement with questions of meaning and purpose Engage with and respond to
questions of life in the light of religious teaching

Listen to a hymn such as One Bread, One Body. As you do, think about and share what
you understand about the body and blood of our Lord.(consecration) - Churchs Story 3
Think of some ways you could describe this to a non-Christian

Reflect on the work we have done. Write down one question which you would like to be
answered. Hold a class discussion using these questions to stimulate thought.
Assessment for Learning (AfL) Planning Assessment Opportunities
Key Question:
What must I do in this topic to enable pupils to achieve this level, and demonstrate understanding?
Topic: Memories
Level: Five
Year Group: Five / Six (G+T)
Suggested Assessment Opportunities

AT1: Knowledge and Understanding of:AT2: Reflection on Meaning of:

AT1(i): Beliefs, teachings and sources Identify sources of religious belief and explain how
distinctive religious beliefs arise

Using the passages on page 298, children can begin to think about and link between the
belief in and practise of the Eucharist and that of relevant scripture references.
Produce a presentation outlining the key elements of the Eucharist with the appropriate
sections of the scripture reading. How can Christians learn from these and how might they
use them in their own lives. (Churchs Story 3 pp.102/03)

AT1(ii): Celebration and ritual Describe and explain the meaning and purpose of a variety of
forms of worship

Research, explore and make notes on the meaning and purpose of the Eucharistic Prayers.
Produce an information sheet/leaflet on the meaning and relevance of the prayers, signs,
gestures and symbols used during the celebration of the Eucharist.

AT1(iii): Social and moral practices and way of life Identify similarities and differences between
peoples responses to social and moral issues because of their beliefs.

In pairs, design and produce a PowerPoint presentation on a topical issue, exploring the
different reactions to it and suggesting reasons for the varied reaction. This may relate to
the topic of Memories and the Eucharist e.g. Do all have the freedom to celebrate the
Eucharist in our world today? If not, why not?

AT2(i): Engagement with own and others beliefs and values Explain what beliefs and values
inspire and influence me and others

Using the passage on page 300, prepare a piece of writing explaining why we as Christians
should live out this remembrance in our lives. Explain how we can achieve this in our daily
lives and maybe inspire others.
Study the different apostles accounts of the Last Supper (p.301). Draw up an account
(through pictures and/or text) which explains their accounts and how these could inspire
and influence us in our actions today.

AT2(ii): Engagement with questions of meaning and purpose Demonstrate how religious beliefs
and teaching give some explanation of the purpose and meaning of human life

With reference to the Eucharistic Prayer for Children II (page 304), study the text in pairs.
Identify the key areas of the prayer which help us and others understanding the meaning of
our lives as Christians the sacrifice Jesus made, sharing with his friends, Jesus died for
us, eternal life in your kingdom. ( Churchs Story 3 pp.102/03)