Y3/4 (A): What makes some texts sacred?
Exploring the different ways scriptures are used, what this shows about the value placed on them and why this might be.
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Y3/4 (A): What makes some texts sacred?
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Explain what some people mean by revelation.
- Describe how the Torah is treated in a way which demonstrates beliefs about its contents.
- Identify similarities and differences between the Tenak and the Christian Bible.
- Evaluate the significance of different scriptures.
- Identify the origins of the Buddhist Canon.
- Use a range of sources to answer a question.
- Describe how and why a person might use religious texts.
- Make links between what they know about religious texts and a person’s lived experience.
Suggested prior learning
Y3/4 (A): Why is water symbolic?
Looking at different ways scriptures are used, what this shows about the value placed on them and why this might be.
Lessons
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 1: How do people communicate?
- To recognise how ideas and beliefs can be communicated by looking at different art forms.
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 2: What do some people mean by revelation?
- To explore some key Jewish beliefs about scripture by studying religious practices, art and writings.
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 3: How are some scriptures both similar and different?
- To identify similarities and differences between Jewish and Christian scriptures.
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 4: What does the Bible mean to some Christians?
- To recognise the value of the Bible by exploring how and why some Christians use it.
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 5: Are all religious texts connected to God?
- To compare and contrast different beliefs about the origin and value of religious texts.
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 6: How important are religious texts?
- To evaluate the role of some religious texts by examining a range of information.
Key skills
Key knowledge
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Unit resources

Knowledge organiser – R&W Y3/4 (A): What makes some texts sacred?
Aimed at pupils, a double page document that gives key facts and definitions from the 'What makes some texts sacred?'…

Vocabulary: R&W – Y3/4 What makes some texts sacred?
Display versions of the year group key vocabulary and unit vocabulary from the 'What makes some texts sacred?' unit
Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Spoken language; Reading – comprehension, word reading.
Art: Increasing awareness of different kinds of art and artists.
History: Ancient civilisations.
RSE: Respectful relationships.
British values: Tolerance of those with different beliefs; Mutual respect.