
This teaching resource enables students to construct a well-reasoned, balanced, and evidence-based response to an evaluation-style question on the relevance of celebrating religious festivals in the modern world. It builds on prior knowledge from Lesson One, which introduced key features of religious festivals in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, this resource guides students in applying that knowledge to critically evaluate the continued importance of these festivals today.
Key Components:
Recap Activity: A brief review of the purpose, symbols, and practices of major religious festivals (e.g. Easter, Eid, Diwali, Wesak).
Discussion Prompts: Why do people celebrate festivals? What spiritual, cultural, or community values do they reinforce?
Model Answer Breakdown: Step-by-step guide showing how to structure an evaluation-style response (including “Some people believe… Others would argue… I think… because…”).
Writing Scaffold: Sentence starters and evaluation phrases to support learners in developing arguments and counterarguments.
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