1. The Life of Guru Nanak
The founder of
Sikhism
The founder of
Sikhism

2. Lesson objectives
Understand the important parts of the life of Guru Nanak
Understand why Guru Nanak is important to Sikhs

3. Starter/re-cap on the 5 K’S
Remember the actions from last lesson?
See if we can remember what the 5 k’s were

4. Sit down in place when teacher
Guru Nanak Fact File
Around the classroom are posters with information about Guru Nanak.
Your task is to be an investigative reporter and find out AT LEAST 3 pieces pf Information about Guru Nanak
You can write in bullet points
Sit down in place when teacher
claps hand 3 times
Guru Nanak fact file .

5. Feed back
Hands up to tell me any of the facts you have found out about Guru Nanak

6. Cut out the boxes on the page Put them in order of Guru Nanak’s life
Draw a time – happiness graph
Stick the boxes in the appropriate place
Put into order

7. How Happy/upset Guru Nnak would have been
Very happy
Happy
Neutral/ok
Upset
Very upset
Time line of Guru Nanaks life

8. How Happy/upset Guru Nnak would have been
2) Guru Nanak had a happy childhood and was brought up as a Hindu
3) Guru Nanak was married when he was 19 years old
Very happy
Happy
1) Guru Nanak was born in a place in India called Talwindi in 1469
Neutral/ok
Upset
Very upset
Time line of Guru Nanaks life

9. How Happy/upset Guru Nnak would have been
Extension questions
Which part of the story do you think Guru Nanak would have been most happy? Explain why
Which part of the story do you think Guru Nanak would have been most upset? Explain why
Which was your favourite parrt of the story? Explain why
Draw a small sketch to show what was going on from one part of Guru Nanaks story
2) Guru Nanak had a happy childhood and was brought up as a Hindu
3) Guru Nanak was married when he was 19 years old
Very happy
Happy
1) Guru Nanak was born in a place in India called Talwindi in 1469
Neutral/ok
Upset
Very upset
Time line of Guru Nanaks life

10. Write your answer on the small piece of paper put on your desk
Final question
Why do you think Guru Nanak is seen as very important to people who follow the Sikh religion?
Write your answer on the small piece of paper put on your desk

11. LESSON OBJECTIVES HAVE BEEN MET!!
WELL DONE GUYS ALL
LESSON OBJECTIVES HAVE BEEN MET!!

12. 4 As you leave the classroom
1 Blue tack
2 Your note
3 To the door
4 As you leave the classroom