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Lesson 3: How do religious stories show some people are special?

Exploring two religious stories to find out why some people might be seen as special.
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1. Recap and recall

Explain that the children will talk with a partner about the statement on the slide and give a reason for their answer. Display the Presentation: Explain the answer and read the statement aloud. Arrange the children in pairs and allow time for discussion.

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Assessment – How do we know some people feel a special connection to a god?Lesson 1: How can we tell Jesus is special to some people?Lesson 2: Why might some people believe Guru Nanak was special?
Lesson 3: How do religious stories show some people are special?
Lesson 4: How do we know that Krishna is special to some people?Lesson 5: What can a story tell us about why Muhammad is special to some people?Lesson 6: Why might some people believe Jesus was special when he grew up?
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