Learning objective
- To describe how scripture is used and expressed in different ways.
Success criteria
- I can name ways Muslims use the Qur’an.
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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
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Pupils should be taught
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Show the Presentation: Explain the answer and read the statement aloud. Ask the children to discuss with their partner some reasons why it might be true.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing support:
- Could pre-read quotes from the Activity: Quotes before the lesson.
- Could refer to the Knowledge organiser to support with vocabulary.
- Could have sentence ends to match the sentence starters during the Main event.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Should suggest which quotes they think are connected and explain why.
- Could come up with a counter argument to explain why the point selected as least important could be the most important.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with a secure understanding can:
- Name different ways Muslims use the Qur’an,
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Vocabulary definitions
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guidance
Advice about how to do something or for when making a decision.
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Hadith
A collection of recorded practices, sayings and advice of the Prophet Muhammad, providing guidance to Muslims.
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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
Lesson 6: Does the language of scripture matter?
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Lesson 2: Why does original language matter to some believers?
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Lesson 5: How does the language of scripture support communities?
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Assessment – R&W Y4: Does the language of scripture matter?
Assessment quiz and Knowledge catcher for use at the start and/or end of the unit...
