Learning objective
- To evaluate information about Buddhist, Hindu and Sikh scriptures.
Success criteria
- I can talk
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A1: Describe and make connections
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Cross-curricular links
English
Reading – comprehension
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Anagrams and ask the children to unscramble some of the key vocabulary they used last lesson: holy – Related to God or religion, considered special and to be respected by followers. sacred – Something that is greatly respected and treated with care, especially in religious contexts. represent – Depict something using an…
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Extended-mode explainer videos
How to extend your display to view the lesson page and preseantion mode simultaneously. Choose your operating system below to watch the video
Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should use the Hindu information which uses shorter sentences when completing the Activity: What can we find out about scripture?; could use a selection of information cards rather than the full set; could use the Knowledge organiser during the Wrapping up.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could watch British Library - Discovering Sacred Texts to find out more information about the scripture; should explain the impact of the scripture being written both at the time and now.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: explaining the difference between evidenced or
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Vocabulary definitions
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Baghavad Gita
A Hindu text containing a conversation between Prince Arjuna and the god Krishna about duty, righteousness and spirituality (which is part of the Indian epic tale, Mahabharat).
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Buddhist Canon
A collection of Buddhist scriptures, which includes the teachings and philosophies of Buddha.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y4: What makes some texts sacred?
Lesson 1: How do people record 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?