Y3/4 (A): What makes some texts sacred?

Exploring the different ways scriptures are used, what this shows about the value placed on them and why this might be.

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Unit outcomes

Pupils who are secure will be able to:

  • Explain what some people mean by revelation.
  • Describe how the Torah is treated in a way which demonstrates beliefs about its contents.
  • Identify similarities and differences between the Tenak and the Christian Bible.
  • Evaluate the significance of different scriptures.
  • Identify the origins of the Buddhist Canon.
  • Use a range of sources to answer a question.
  • Describe how and why a person might use religious texts.
  • Make links between what they know about religious texts and a person’s lived experience.

Suggested prior learning

Y3/4 (A): Why is water symbolic?

Looking at different ways scriptures are used, what this shows about the value placed on them and why this might be.

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Lessons

Y3/4 (A): Lesson 1: How do people communicate?

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Y3/4 (A): Lesson 2: What do some people mean by revelation?

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Y3/4 (A): Lesson 3: How are some scriptures both similar and different?

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Y3/4 (A): Lesson 4: What does the Bible mean to some Christians?

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Y3/4 (A): Lesson 5: Are all religious texts connected to God?

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Y3/4 (A): Lesson 6: How important are religious texts?

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Key skills

Disciplinary

  • Asking questions about what
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Key knowledge

Substantive

To know:

  • The way scriptures
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Key vocabulary

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Buddhist Canon

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English: Spoken language; Reading – comprehension, word reading.

Art: Increasing awareness of different kinds of art and artists.

History: Ancient civilisations.

RSE: Respectful relationships.

British values: Tolerance of those with different beliefs; Mutual respect.

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