Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Explaining the difference between evidenced or recognised information about scripture and beliefs and opinions.
- Giving some reasons why different Hindu texts might be significant to people.
- Identifying the key events that led to the writing of the Buddhist Canon.
- Discussing the importance of the Buddhist canon to some people today.
- Providing examples of why and how the Guru Granth Sahib is respected.
- Drawing out connections between beliefs and practices.
- Comparing and making links between scriptures from different worldviews.
- Identifying the role and value of scripture in some people’s lives.
Suggested prior learning
Is scripture central to religion?
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Teacher video: What makes some texts sacred?
Lessons
Lesson 1: How do people communicate beliefs without words?
Lesson 2: What can we find out about scripture?
Lesson 3: What does it mean if scripture was revealed or remembered?
Lesson 4: Why do some worldviews have more than one book of scripture?
Lesson 5: How do some people demonstrate the value of scripture?
Lesson 6: How do sacred texts play a part in some people’s lives?
Key skills
Disciplinary
- Asking questions
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- Holy means divine,
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Key vocabulary
Baghavad Gita
Buddhist Canon
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Assessment – R&W Y4: What makes some texts sacred?
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Cross-curricular opportunities
Art and design
History
English: Spoken language, Writing – composition, Reading – comprehension
RSE: Respectful relationships
British values: Mutal respect, Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
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