1. Practices that shape and express religious identity
1 – The 5 Pillars
Presentations

2. Your Task – Research
You are going to be working together in a small group to research and create a presentation on one of the 5 Pillars of Islam. You will be allowed this lesson and the following two to work on the presentations, after which it will be homework.

3. Remember! Do NOT copy and paste. Careful with using Wikipedia!
Follow the ‘what to include’ criteria (not all of them, but to be used as prompts).
Using the computer will be easiest, as everyone will need a copy of every presentation to create a full ‘pack’ of information for their folders.

4. What to include Meaning/what is it?
What does it mean in practice/day-to-day life/implications for Muslims?
Why is it important to Islam as a whole?
Why is it important to Muslims as individuals?
Advantages/disadvantages.
How does it help Muslim worship/bring Muslims closer to Allah?
How does it link to other pillars?
Scholar information/quotes + explanations.

5. 12C1 Groups Pillar Students Shahadah Mohammed, Nazma Salat
Joe, Aaminah
Zakat
Alishah, Ikrah
Sawm
Saba, Nisha
Hajj
Zahra, Katie, Maryam

6. 12D1 Groups Pillar Students Shahadah Ayesha, Kabeer, Hajrah Salat
Daniaal, Aasiyah, Hummairah
Zakat
Salma, Haashir, Faseehah
Sawm
Amina, Maariyah M, Ibrahim
Hajj
Ruqayyah, Maaryah N, Iram

7. Homework
The presentation will be happening: 18th May (12C1) 19th May (12D1) Homework is to complete the presentation if necessary.

8. Progress Check Plenary
What have you learnt this lesson?
Facts – e.g
Ideas/viewpoints
Similarities/differences - diversity
Key words/concepts
Examples of how religion affects the world around us – e.g. culture
What contribution to your learning did you make?
Contributed to class discussion
Worked in a pair/group
Organised my time well
Found out information for myself
Answered thoroughly and thoughtfully
Completed extension task
Monitored my progress
Peer/ self assessed work
How did you learn it?
Research work
Discussion
Questioning
Pairs/ group work - collaborative
Independent learning
Using technology e.g video/ internet
What do you need to do in order to make further progress?
Do further research
Background reading
Develop my writing technique
Contribute more in class
Proof read my work
Give examples to back up my ideas
Make connections between different beliefs and faiths