Learning objective
- To explain why some believers read scripture in its original language.
Success criteria
- I can explain that some people read scripture
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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
Spoken language
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Explain that the children will recall key vocabulary from the previous lesson by working out words hidden underneath the paint splats. Show slide 1 of the Presentation: Paint splat and ask the children to figure out the hidden words associated with the origin of written scripture. Show slide 2 to uncover the words and check…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
- Could be pre-taught key vocabulary before the lesson.
- Could trace the Hebrew word using the Activity: Shalom sheet.
- Could use the Activity: Shalom decorations as a prompt or cut and stick it to decorate their writing.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Should explain more than one reason why original languages are important by referring to examples from the lesson.
- Should explain how translation can change meaning using the word ‘shalom’.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with a secure understanding can:
- Explain that some Jewish people read the
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Vocabulary definitions
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holy
Related to God or religion, considered special and to be respected by followers.
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Modern Hebrew
The current form of Hebrew and the official language of Israel.
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In this unit
Assessment – R&W Y4: Does the language of scripture matter?
Lesson 1: What came before written scripture?
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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Last update: 23rd April, 2026
Assessment – R&W Y4: Does the language of scripture matter?
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Lesson 5: How does the language of scripture support communities?
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Lesson 1: What came before written scripture?
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Lesson 6: Does the language of scripture matter?
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