Lesson 2: What can we find out about scripture?
Sorting information about scripture and religious texts into evidence-based information and beliefs or opinions and considering the importance of both.
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Learning objective
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Show slide 1 of the Presentation: Odd one out. Ask the children to talk to their partners about which word they think is the odd one out (the answer is represent because the others all relate to something being very special or respected based on beliefs).
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
In this unit
Assessment – R&W Y4: What makes some texts sacred?Lesson 1: How do people communicate beliefs without words?Lesson 3: What does it mean if scripture was revealed or remembered?Lesson 4: Why do some worldviews have more than one book of scripture?Lesson 5: How do some people demonstrate the value of scripture?Lesson 6: How do sacred texts play a part in some people’s lives?Optional: How is Christmas part of a bigger story?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 July 2026
