How are Jewish beliefs shown through weekly life? Aim: to explain, using the correct words, Shabbat (L4) Goal: to show my understanding of Shabbat as a religious practice and to understand reasons as to why it is celebrated (L5) Plt unit focus: independent enquirer

What is your favourite day of the week? Why? What is the most important day of the week for you? Why? Friday? Saturday? Sunday?

Video clip http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/judaism-at-home/486.html Watch the following video clip and write down any features of this special meal that you observe.

Knowledge hunt Use the information to help you complete the questions. Write in full sentences. You will have five minutes at each station.

Make the link…

Explain why the Sabbath is important to Jews. In groups discuss what could you include in your answer. Explain In groups discuss and write down what it means when you are asked to explain. What do you need to do to meet this level 5 skill.

Discussion Shabbat is an important religious practice which effects weekly life. How do you think this practice impacts upon the life of Jewish teenagers? Put yourself in a believers shoes –how would this belief effect your life?

Imagine you are a Jewish teenager... Tom Hi, Do you want to come to the cinema on Friday night? We’re going to watch the new Twilight film. 7.30pm at Cineworld in Ashton. Tb, Tom x Imagine you are a Jewish teenager... You have just received this text message from one of your friends. How do you reply? P l e n a r y Reply