Learning objective
- To identify similarities and differences between Jewish and Christian scripture.
Success criteria
- I can identify writings that are shared across
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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
History
The National curriculum
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use a copy of the Christian Bible to look at when comparing the books in the Tenak and the Bible; should focus on a smaller number of quotes in the Activity: Sort the quotes.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should explain their reasoning for sorting the quotes in the Activity: Sorting the quotes, giving examples from their prior knowledge.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying similarities and differences
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Vocabulary definitions
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Christian Bible
Scripture believed by many Christians to be the word of God, made up of the Old and New Testaments.
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New Testament
Part of the Christian Bible that include the stories about Jesus and his teachings.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y3: Is scripture central to religion?
Lesson 1: What do some people mean by revelation?
Lesson 2: What's the difference between a scroll and a book?
Lesson 3: How is scripture used by some Muslims?
Lesson 4: How are some scriptures both similar and different?
Lesson 5: What does the Bible mean to some Christians?
Lesson 6: How and why are scriptures central to religion?
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Last update: 5th December, 2025
Lesson 2: What’s the difference between a scroll and a book?
Describing the similarities and differences between the ways in which scriptures are used by Jewish...
Lesson 3: How is scripture used by some Muslims?
Finding similarities and differences between Muslim and Jewish scriptures. Explaining the ways many Muslims treat...
Lesson 5: What does the Bible mean to some Christians?
Exploring how some Christians use the Bible in various ways, discussing their beliefs and comparing...
Lesson 6: How and why are scriptures central to religion?
Reflecting on learning about scripture and its importance in religion.
