Special Books
Introduce your class to the special books of three major world religions through this 'Special Books' RE scheme of work for KS1. Your class will find out about the Torah, the Bible and the Qur'an before exploring why they are important for Jews, Christians and Muslims. They will learn about the key features of the books, why they are important and explore some of the teachings included in them.
Introduce your class to the special books of three major world religions through this 'Special Books' RE scheme of work for KS1. Your class will find out about the Torah, the Bible and the Qur'an before exploring why they are important for Jews, Christians and Muslims. They will learn about the key features of the books, why they are important and explore some of the teachings included in them.
Make sure you also have a look at our RE lesson pack about Special Places.
A Knowledge Organiser is available to support the learning in this scheme. It is included in the Complete Series download or can be purchased individually.
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Which books are special to you?
During the first lesson in this RE scheme of work your class will think about the books that are special to them. They will discover which books are the favourites of some celebrities before sharing their own favourite books and talking about why they like them.
This downloadable lesson contains a plan, slideshow, worksheets and activity ideas.
What's included:
- Lesson plan
- Slides
- Activity ideas
- Differentiated worksheets
Which books are special for different religions?
The second lesson in this RE series of lessons gives your class an overview books that are special for different religions. Your class will explore books that are special for the Jewish, Christian and Muslim religions. They will be introduced to key vocabulary that will help them through the coming lessons, such as Torah, Jew, Bible, Christian, Qur'an, Muslim and more. They will also read and compare the three religions' versions of the story of Adam and Eve.
This ready-to-teach downloadable lesson contains a plan, slideshow and teaching resources. This RE pack has been created by teachers for KS1 children.
What's included:
- Lesson plan
- Slides
- Activity ideas
- Differentiated worksheets
- Matching cards
- Information sheet
- Statement cards
The Torah
During this Special Books lesson your class will look in detail at the Torah as they think about why the Torah is special. They will find out information about the Jewish holy book, including what a yad is and why it is used. Together you will read and discuss the story of Abraham. During the lesson plenary your class will hear the story of Moses and find out about the significance of Mount Sinai. They will also reflect on the Ten Commandments.
What's included:
- Lesson plan
- Slides
- Activity ideas
- Differentiated worksheets
- Story extracts
The Bible
This Special Books lesson for KS1 focuses on the Bible. Your class will learn about some of the similiarities between the Torah and the Bible. They will then discuss why the Bible is mass produced rather than hand-written as they begin to think about the desired purpose and audience of the text. Your class will also read and think about the story of Noah's Ark.
This downloadable lesson contains a plan, slideshow, worksheets and activity ideas.
What's included:
- Lesson plan
- Slides
- Activity ideas
- Differentiated worksheets
- Story cards
The Qur'an
In the final lesson in this RE series of lessons on Special Books your class will learn about the Qur'an. They will think about how the Qur'an is treated, how the Qur’an came into existence and why it is usually in written in Arabic and not translated into other languages. Children will then discuss why Muslims believe taking care of the Qur’an is so important and they will find out why the prophet Mohammad's face isn't shown.
This downloadable RE lesson on the Qur'an contains a plan, slideshow, worksheets and high quality teaching resources.
What's included:
- Lesson plan
- Slides
- Activity ideas
- Differentiated worksheets
- Instruction cards
This Year 1/2 RE Knowledge Organiser has been created to complement the study of the Worldviews Beliefs and Values strand within our RE and worldviews resource offer. It is designed to support your children's understanding of key vocabulary and big ideas covered in this scheme of work, while signposting prior learning. Children are also encouraged to reflect on 'Ways of Knowing' about religion and worldviews, and to think deeply about the topic through the 'Thinking Questions' provided.
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Introduce your class to the special books of three major world religions through this 'Special Books' RE scheme of work for KS1. Your class will find out about the Torah, the Bible and the Qur'an before exploring why they are important for Jews, Christians and Muslims. They will learn about the key features of the books, why they are important and explore some of the teachings included in them.
Introduce your class to the special books of three major world religions through this 'Special Books' RE scheme of work for KS1. Your class will find out about the Torah, the Bible and the Qur'an before exploring why they are important for Jews, Christians and Muslims. They will learn about the key features of the books, why they are important and explore some of the teachings included in them.
Make sure you also have a look at our RE lesson pack about Special Places.
A Knowledge Organiser is available to support the learning in this scheme. It is included in the Complete Series download or can be purchased individually.
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Which books are special to you?
During the first lesson in this RE scheme of work your class will think about the books that are special to them. They will discover which books are the favourites of some celebrities before sharing their own favourite books and talking about why they like them.
This downloadable lesson contains a plan, slideshow, worksheets and activity ideas.
What's included:
- Lesson plan
- Slides
- Activity ideas
- Differentiated worksheets
Which books are special for different religions?
The second lesson in this RE series of lessons gives your class an overview books that are special for different religions. Your class will explore books that are special for the Jewish, Christian and Muslim religions. They will be introduced to key vocabulary that will help them through the coming lessons, such as Torah, Jew, Bible, Christian, Qur'an, Muslim and more. They will also read and compare the three religions' versions of the story of Adam and Eve.
This ready-to-teach downloadable lesson contains a plan, slideshow and teaching resources. This RE pack has been created by teachers for KS1 children.
What's included:
- Lesson plan
- Slides
- Activity ideas
- Differentiated worksheets
- Matching cards
- Information sheet
- Statement cards
The Torah
During this Special Books lesson your class will look in detail at the Torah as they think about why the Torah is special. They will find out information about the Jewish holy book, including what a yad is and why it is used. Together you will read and discuss the story of Abraham. During the lesson plenary your class will hear the story of Moses and find out about the significance of Mount Sinai. They will also reflect on the Ten Commandments.
What's included:
- Lesson plan
- Slides
- Activity ideas
- Differentiated worksheets
- Story extracts
The Bible
This Special Books lesson for KS1 focuses on the Bible. Your class will learn about some of the similiarities between the Torah and the Bible. They will then discuss why the Bible is mass produced rather than hand-written as they begin to think about the desired purpose and audience of the text. Your class will also read and think about the story of Noah's Ark.
This downloadable lesson contains a plan, slideshow, worksheets and activity ideas.
What's included:
- Lesson plan
- Slides
- Activity ideas
- Differentiated worksheets
- Story cards
The Qur'an
In the final lesson in this RE series of lessons on Special Books your class will learn about the Qur'an. They will think about how the Qur'an is treated, how the Qur’an came into existence and why it is usually in written in Arabic and not translated into other languages. Children will then discuss why Muslims believe taking care of the Qur’an is so important and they will find out why the prophet Mohammad's face isn't shown.
This downloadable RE lesson on the Qur'an contains a plan, slideshow, worksheets and high quality teaching resources.
What's included:
- Lesson plan
- Slides
- Activity ideas
- Differentiated worksheets
- Instruction cards
This Year 1/2 RE Knowledge Organiser has been created to complement the study of the Worldviews Beliefs and Values strand within our RE and worldviews resource offer. It is designed to support your children's understanding of key vocabulary and big ideas covered in this scheme of work, while signposting prior learning. Children are also encouraged to reflect on 'Ways of Knowing' about religion and worldviews, and to think deeply about the topic through the 'Thinking Questions' provided.
