Lesson 1: What came before written scripture?
Exploring the importance of oral tradition in telling religious stories and examining the reasons for the transition to written scripture.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Recap that scripture is writing that is considered holy or special. Show the Presentation: Scripture and guide the children to drag and drop the names of scriptures from different worldviews to the matching images.
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In this unit
Assessment – R&W Y4: Does the language of scripture matter?Lesson 2: Why does original language matter to some believers?Lesson 3: How do some religious communities use scripture?Lesson 4: How can the same scripture be expressed in different ways?Lesson 5: How does the language of scripture support communities?Lesson 6: Does the language of scripture matter?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 July 2026
