1. Draw this! I know how to reach my step target in my assessment.
Agree
Disagree
Then feedback. Ask why those things might be useful.
Mark on the line where you feel you are right now! 1

2. What are the key concepts needed for this assessment?
Community, commitment, symbolism, initiation, marriage, funeral
Rites of Passage

3. Use this assessment markscheme to check your Step as write!
14-16
17-19
20-22
You have described what happens in a Rite of Passage.
You are suggesting simple meanings for the different actions in the rite of passage.
You have explained a rite of passage using key concepts in your answer.
You have included several relevant examples of what happens in the rite of passage, in your description.
You are explaining the meaning of the different actions in the rite of passage.
You have accurately and in detail explained a rite of passage using key concepts to develop your answer.
You have included several accurately explained examples in your description, referring to more than one religion.
You have shown an understanding of the importance of the rite of passage to the religious believer.
Top Tip for Success!
Go through mark scheme – ask: what are the differences between the different Steps?
Get pupils to look up their baseline step. Pupils to reflect on their last target from Baseline test.
Pupils to check their Target Log and write themselves a target reminder on a post it and keep it on their book/planning sheet.
Use this assessment markscheme to check your Step as write!

4. Describe and explain the importance of a religious rite of passage.
Task one…
Describe and explain the importance of
a religious rite of passage.
You may choose a initiation, wedding or funeral.
You will need to describe what happens in this ceremony and then explain why this is an important event for a religious community.
You will need to try to link in concepts you have learned about this unit.

5. Task 1 Rites of Passage Assessment Chosen rite of passage: Marriage
Describe what happens (say what you see, make sure you are clear which religion you are writing about)
What does it mean?
Explain why it is important to the people who follow that religion.
Does it link to a specific concept?
Name of religion:
The white symbolises purity and that she is ready for the commitment of marriage.
The bride is dressed up in white….
Christianity
Teacher led modelling on board – ask for pupils to supply the aspect of rite of passage and the meaning and the concept. Teacher write a paragraph on the board using pupils to help. Teacher highlights benefits of using particular words/connectives.

6. Lets practice writing task 1 together…..

7. Your first attempt….
Have a go at your opening paragraph, describing and explaining your chosen rite of passage…

8. Peer Marking Criteria: Peer Marking Golden Rule!
Peer assessment
Peer Marking Criteria:
Read their work carefully
You need to write in your best handwriting as you are writing in someone else’s book
Think carefully about what you can say to help them
Say what you like about their work
Give them helpful and positive comments so they can improve their work next time
Think about what you can learn from them
Peer Marking Golden Rule!
Be Kind
Be Specific
Be Helpful

9. Now complete the ‘Real Deal’
Fully write out in your books your answer to task 1.