Y3/4 (B): Is scripture central to religion?
Exploring the origins of religious texts and considering their value to some followers.
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Y3/4 (B): Is scripture central to religion?
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Give some reasons why different Hindu texts might be significant to people.
- Explain the difference between revealed and remembered texts and why some people might not agree with these categories.
- Talk about how some scripture originated.
- Explain that some Buddhists use scripture for guidance in everyday decisions and actions.
- Provide examples of how the Guru Granth Sahib is respected.
- Explain how some ways of using and treating the Qur’an show its importance to many Muslims.
- Recall what people from different religions believe about scripture.
- Share their opinion about whether scripture is central to religion, using examples from lessons.
Suggested prior learning
Y3/4 (A): Why is the Bible the best-selling book of all time?
Get startedLessons
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 1: What do some people believe about scripture?
- To make connections with beliefs about scripture and where it came from.
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 2: What can we find out about scripture?
- To evaluate information about Hindu and Sikh scripture.
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 3: How do some Buddhists use written texts?
- To understand how some Buddhists use teachings to guide their lives by exploring the Canon.
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 4: How do some people demonstrate the value of scripture?
- To evaluate the significance of religious scripture to some people.
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 5: How is scripture used by some Muslims?
- To make connections between beliefs about the Qur’an and the Hadith and how they are used.
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 6: Is scripture central to religion?
- To reflect on learning about scripture and its importance in religion.
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Unit resources

Knowledge organiser – R&W Y3/4 (B): Is scripture central to religion?
Aimed at pupils, a single page document that gives key facts and definitions from the 'Is scripture central to religion?'…

Vocabulary display – R&W Y3/4 (B): Is scripture central to religion?
A display version of the vocabulary from the 'Is scripture central to religion?' unit.
Cross-curricular opportunities
History
English: Spoken language, Writing – composition, Reading – comprehension
RSE: Respectful relationships
British values: Mutal respect, Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs