Year 1 - Religious education
The story of Muhammad and The Hungry Stranger
Caring: how do stories inspire actions?
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Unit Summary
This unit will examine the idea of care through a focus on two worldviews: Christianity and Islam. Pupils will investigate two stories that they will return to later in the curriculum. They will see how Christians and Muslims have interpreted these stories to care for others today.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to retell the story of the Hungry Stranger and explain its message.
Key Notes
- The Prophet Muhammad taught that caring for the poor was an important responsibility.
- The story of the Hungry Stranger tells how he was cared for.
- The message of the story is about putting other people first.
Vocabulary To Learn
- responsibility: something that it is your job or duty to deal with
- stranger: someone you have never met before
- sacrifice: something valuable that you give up in order to achieve something, or the act of giving it up
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Prayer is more important than caring for others.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The Prophet Muhammad taught that caring for the poor was an important responsibility. The story of the Hungry Stranger tells how he was cared for.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'responsibility'
something that it is your job or duty to deal with.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Prayer is more important than caring for others. Correction: Caring is as important as prayer.
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