Y1/2 (A): What is a prophet?
Investigating stories that show the characteristics of a prophet and what a prophet might mean to some people.
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Y1/2 (A): What is a prophet?
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Explain that a prophet refers to someone who is believed to talk about God.
- Describe how different people responded to prophets in stories.
- Reflect on what a prophet might be like.
- Explain why Muhammad is important to many Muslims.
- Explaining why Jesus may be important for some people.
- Interpreting religious stories.
- Describing what makes Guru Nanak special to some Sikhs.
Suggested prior learning
Y1/2 (A): How do we know some people feel a special connection to a god?
This assumes that you are following Kapow Primary’s Religion and worldviews Long-term plan – standard.
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 1: What characteristics did some prophets have?
- To identify the characteristics of a prophet by exploring a story.
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 2: How might it feel to be a prophet?
- To investigate stories about people’s responses to being a prophet.
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 3: What promises do some people believe God made to some prophets?
- To explore the promises made to some prophets in stories and scriptures.
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 4: How do we know that Muhammad was the last prophet in the Muslim worldview?
- To investigate the role of Muhammad using stories and scripture.
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 5: Why is Jesus important to some religious people?
- To explore the role of Jesus in different worldviews using stories and scripture.
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 6: Why might some Sikhs believe Guru Nanak is special?
- To explain the importance of Guru Nanak for many Sikhs by looking at key events and teachings.
Key skills
Key knowledge
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser – R&W Y1/2 (A): What is a prophet?
Aimed at pupils, two pages providing key facts and definitions from the unit ‘What is a prophet?’.
Vocabulary display – R&W Y1/2: What is a prophet?
A display version of the vocabulary from the Y1/2 'What is a prophet?' unit.
Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Reading.
RSE: Respectful relationships.
British values: Mutual respect; Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
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