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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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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

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.

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Lessons and resources within this unit have been updated, focusing on pitch, lesson length and key vocabulary. The context, skills and knowledge covered and learning progression of the unit remain the same.

Teacher video: What is a prophet?

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Lesson 1: What characteristics did some prophets have?

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Lesson 2: How might it feel to be a prophet?

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Lesson 3: What promises do some people believe God made to some prophets?

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Lesson 4: How do we know that Muhammad was the last prophet in the Muslim worldview?

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Lesson 5: Why is Jesus important to some religious people?

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Lesson 6: Why might some Sikhs believe Guru Nanak is special?

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Optional Easter lesson: Why does Easter bring hope to many Christians?

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Key skills

Disciplinary

  • Asking questions about what
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Key knowledge

Substantive

To know:

  • Some people believe
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Key vocabulary

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Knowledge organiser – R&W Y2: What is a prophet?

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Cross-curricular opportunities

English: Reading.

RSE:  Respectful relationships.

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

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