Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Give some reasons why different Hindu texts might be significant to people.
- Explain the difference between revealed and remembered texts and why some people might not agree with these categories.
- Talk about how some scripture originated.
- Explain that some Buddhists use scripture for guidance in everyday decisions and actions.
- Provide examples of how the Guru Granth Sahib is respected.
- Explain how some ways of using and treating the Qur’an show its importance to many Muslims.
- Recall what people from different religions believe about scripture.
- Share their opinion about whether scripture is central to religion, using examples from lessons.
Suggested prior learning
Y3/4 (A): Why is the Bible the best-selling book of all time?
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Teacher video: Is scripture central to religion?
Lessons
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 1: What do some people believe about scripture?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 2: What can we find out about scripture?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 3: How do some Buddhists use written texts?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 4: How do some people demonstrate the value of scripture?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 5: How is scripture used by some Muslims?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 6: Is scripture central to religion?
Key skills
- Asking questions about what others think and do and how they show their beliefs.
- Considering how different sources of information can help answer specific questions.
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Key knowledge
- Holy means divine, sacred or connected to God.
- The way scriptures are treated and used reflects beliefs about their meaning and origin.
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Key vocabulary
Buddhist
Buddhist Canon
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Equipment list
Equipment needed across all lessons in this unit.
This list does not include equipment which is usually readily available in the classroom (e.g pencils, A4 paper etc)
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Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected
- Wonder box ×1
- English copy of the Chumash ×1
- English copy of the Hadith ×1
- An English translation of the Qur’an ×1
- Flipchart paper ×1
The equipment below is optional
- Glue sticks ×15
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser – R&W Y3/4 (B): Is scripture central to religion?
Aimed at pupils, a single page document that gives key facts and definitions from the 'Is scripture central to religion?'…
Vocabulary display – R&W Y3/4 (B): Is scripture central to religion?
A display version of the vocabulary from the 'Is scripture central to religion?' unit.
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Cross-curricular opportunities
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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