Learning objective
- To compare different expressions of the same scripture across communities and practices.
Success criteria
- I can talk about how Christians say the
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A1: Describe and make connections
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Hand out whiteboards and pens and show the Presentation: Mind map. Read the slide aloud and allow time for the children to complete the activity.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
- Could focus on finding just one word that is different between the modern and traditional version.
- Could listen to an audio recording of the traditional Lord’s Prayer and underline words that are not the same.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Could justify which version they think people today would understand more easily.
- Could suggest connections between how scripture is used in different religions.
- Could use the link: Bible Gateway to search for Matthew 6:9-13 and look at versions in different translations of the bible.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with a secure understanding can:
- Talk about how Christians say the same
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Vocabulary definitions
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Christian Bible
The Christian sacred text.
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culture
A group of people’s way of life, including their language, food and beliefs.
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In this unit
Assessment – R&W Y3/4: Does the language of scripture matter?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 1: What came before written scripture?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 2: Why does original language matter to some believers?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 3: How do some religious communities use scripture?
Lesson 4: How can the same scripture be expressed in different ways?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 5: How does the language of scripture support communities?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 6: Does the language of scripture matter?
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Last update: 23rd April, 2026
Y3/4 /B): Lesson 4: How can the same scripture be expressed in different ways?
Comparing traditional and modern versions of the Lord’s Prayer to explore how language can change...
Assessment – R&W Y3/4: Does the language of scripture matter?
Assessment quiz and Knowledge catcher for use at the start and/or end of the unit...
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 1: What came before written scripture?
Exploring the importance of oral tradition in telling religious stories and examining the reasons for...
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 6: Does the language of scripture matter?
Exploring how language in scripture can be expressed in different ways and reflecting on whether...
