1. DIT Improve your mock using the mark scheme. In green pen correct all of the areas so that you gain full marks. Remember on 6 mark questions use PEE! POINT: I agree/disagree with the statement because… EXAMPLE/EVIDENCE: You must have one piece of Bible evidence. EXPLAIN: How does your evidence prove your point?

2. Starter – 5 minutes  Match the keywords to the definitions on the sheet. 1.The Sadducees A. “Doctors of the law” – experts in the Torah. 2.The Sanhedrin B. Priests concerned with the temple not ordinary Jews. They resisted change, and only believed in the rules of the Torah. 3.The Pharisees C. Supports of Herod Antipas and Rome, with the political concern to keep Herod in power. 4.The ScribesD. Supreme council of Jews, with 71 members. They ran the law courts but had to support some Roman laws to keep the peace. 5.ZealotsE. Where Jews meet for worship on the Sabbath. Jesus regularly attended. 6.HerodiansF. Helped to run the synagogues and highly respected by other Jews. Strict with people keeping the Law, they believed in both the Written and Oral Law. 7.SynagogueG. Deeply religious Jews, but they believed the Messiah would be a warrior to overthrow the Romans (not like the Pharisees).

3. Starter – 5 minutes  Match the keywords to the definitions and write them into your books. The Sadducee s Priests concerned with the temple not ordinary Jews. They resisted change, and only believed in the rules of the Torah. The Sanhedrin Supreme council of Jews, with 71 members. They ran the law courts but had to support some Roman laws to keep the peace. The Pharisees Helped to run the synagogues and highly respected by other Jews. They kept the Torah, disliked the Romans, but did not use violence against them. The Scribes “Doctors of the law” – they created extra rules based on the Torah (called the Oral Torah). Zealots Deeply religious Jews, but they believed the Messiah would be a warrior to overthrow the Romans (not like the Pharisees). Herodians Supports of Herod Antipas and Rome, with the political concern to keep Herod in power. Synagogue Where Jews meet for worship on the Sabbath. Jesus regularly attended.

4. Religious Institutions Learning Objective: To explore the roles of the Temple and Synagogues in 1 st century Palestine Grade C: Students will be able to identify features and functions of the Temple and Synagogues in 1 st Century Palestine Grade B: (As above and) Students will be able to explain the purpose of the Temple and Synagogues in 1 st Century Palestine Grade A/A*: (As above and) Students will be able to evaluate the role the Temple and Synagogues played in Jesus’ ministry.

5. Keywords Quiz  1) What is a “watershed” moment?  2) What does “Messiah” mean?  3) What is the “Transfiguration”?  4) What is the “Temple”?  5) Which word means: “Jesus’ work of teaching and healing as recorded in the gospels”?  6) Which word means: “The sacrament through which people become members of the Church”?  7) What is the name of the place where Jews worship on the Sabbath?

6.  The Temple  The magnificent Temple that was standing in Jerusalem throughout Jesus’ life was built by Herod. God was believed to be especially present in the Temple, and sacrifices were offered there. Entry was limited, and the further you entered the more restrictions there were.

7. Herod’s Temple. Why did Herod build the temple??

8. Draw a quick plan of what the temple looked like in your book.  Use pages 33-34  Label it – headings only.  Label on the “Holy of Holies”.  Write what it is!  Explain why was the “Holy of Holies” so important?

9.  The Synagogues  Jews also worshipped in synagogues, which were to be found throughout the Roman Empire. As with synagogues today, Jews went there on the Sabbath for worship based on prayer, psalms, reading the Torah (the written Law), and teaching including discussion.

10. Finishing off… Explain the role of religious institutions in 1 st century Palestine’ (4 marks) Peer assess! 4 marks = 2 detailed points with explanations. 3 marks = 3 things listed 2 marks = 1 detailed point

11. Religious Institutions Learning Objective: To explore the roles of the Temple and Synagogues in 1 st century Palestine Grade C: Students will be able to identify features and functions of the Temple and Synagogues in 1 st Century Palestine Grade B: (As above and) Students will be able to explain the purpose of the Temple and Synagogues in 1 st Century Palestine Grade A/A*: (As above and) Students will be able to evaluate the role the Temple and Synagogues played in Jesus’ ministry.

12. Gospel References to the Temple Gospel Reference Content of Reference 11:15-18 12:32-34 12:41-44 13:1-2 14:48-49 14:57-59 15:29-30 15:37-38

13. Homework (books next lesson)  1) ‘Explain how Jesus’ involvement with the Temple may have threatened the Pharisees’ (6 marks)  3 PEE paragraphs.  Include Bible evidence.  Make sure you explain your points.  Due: Thursday 20 th November

14. Religious Institutions Learning Objective: To explore the roles of the Temple and Synagogues in 1 st century Palestine Grade C: Students will be able to identify features and functions of the Temple and Synagogues in 1 st Century Palestine Grade B: (As above and) Students will be able to explain the purpose of the Temple and Synagogues in 1 st Century Palestine Grade A/A*: (As above and) Students will be able to evaluate the role the Temple and Synagogues played in Jesus’ ministry.

15. Plenary – Add some detail  In teams you are going to be extending sentences to show off your newfound knowledge. The team with the best sentence, ie accurate and detailed, wins the prize!  ‘The temple was important to Jews in 1 st Century Palestine’