Learning objective
- To creatively express reflections on whether the language of scripture matters.
Success criteria
- I can describe how people
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National curriculum
- A1: Describe and make connections
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Cross-curricular links
English
Reading comprehension
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Show the Presentation: Agree or disagree? Read the statement aloud and ask children to discuss with their partner whether they agree or disagree and why.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
- Could read a provided quote before the lesson to support familiarity with key ideas.
- Could use just one sentence starter, such as ‘This shows…’, to explain how quotes are connected.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Could explain how language supports communities by linking ideas across examples and consider how this differs between religions.
- Could compare viewpoints by explaining similarities and differences, and explore why views may differ.
- Should justify their opinion using clear evidence from the lesson.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with a secure understanding can:
- Describe how shared words or language can
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Vocabulary definitions
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Gurmukhi
The writing used for Sikh scripture.
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Guru Granth Sahib
Sikh scripture thought of as the final and eternal living Guru.
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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?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 23rd April, 2026
Lesson 6: Does the language of scripture matter?
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Lesson 1: What came before written scripture?
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Lesson 4: How can the same scripture be expressed in different ways?
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Assessment – R&W Y4: Does the language of scripture matter?
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