Learning objective
- To consider why some Jewish and Muslim people learn the language of their scriptures.
Success criteria
- I can discuss
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A1: Describe and
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils should be taught
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Put the children in pairs and hand out the whiteboards and pens (one between two) Display the Presentation: Keyword.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
Should use the Activity: Writing frame to help formulate their thoughts on why language is important to them and to help construct their responses in the Attention grabber; should use the sentence starters in Activity: Prayers during discussions in the Main event.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Could discuss their own experiences and add their own examples around the concept cartoon in the Main event; could add their own perspectives on why ancient languages of scriptures are considered important in the Wrapping up.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: discussing the significance of
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Vocabulary definitions
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cheder
A traditional school where young Jewish children are taught Hebrew and learn about the Jewish faith.
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first language
The first language a person learns at home in childhood which they know best and use most often.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y4: Does the language of scripture matter?
Lesson 1: What came before written scripture?
Lesson 2: How has Biblical Hebrew evolved?
Lesson 3: Is all Arabic the same?
Lesson 4: Should prayers be said in their ‘original’ languages?
Lesson 5: How important are translations of religious scripture?
Lesson 6: Why does some religious scripture contain artwork?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 9th August, 2024
