Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Explain why writing stories down helps to keep their meaning the same.
- Explain that some Jewish people read the Torah in Hebrew because it is the original language of the scripture.
- Explain that reading Hebrew can help some Jewish people feel closer to God and connected to their traditions.
- Describe how Muslims show respect for the Qur’an and explain how using scripture can help them feel close to God or connected to others.
- Talk about how Christians say the same prayer in different ways.
- Explain that translations help more people understand scripture.
- Explain why language is important in religious communities, including an example (e.g. Sikh use of Gurmukhi).
- Identify that the same message can be expressed using different words.
- Describe how language can help people feel part of a community.
Suggested prior learning
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Teacher video: Does the language of scripture matter? unit overview
An overview video to support the teaching of this unit.
Lessons
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?
Key skills
Key skills
Pupils who are secure will
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Key knowledge
Substantive
To know:
- Religious and non-religious
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Key vocabulary
ancient
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Resources
Unit resources
Religion and worldviews
Knowledge organiser – R&W Y4: Does the language of scripture matter?
Aimed at pupils, a single pages providing key facts and definitions from the unit 'Does the language of scripture matter?'
Religion and worldviews
Vocabulary display – R&W Y4: Does the language of scripture matter?
A display version of the vocabulary from the unit 'Is scripture central to religion?'
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