Year 1 - Religious education
The story of the Good Samaritan
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 parable of the Good Samaritan and explain that Jesus taught that everyone is our neighbour.
Key Notes
- Many Christians believe Jesus taught that loving God and loving your neighbour was the greatest commandment.
- Many Christians believe Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan to teach about loving your neighbour.
- One message of the parable is that everybody is our neighbour.
Vocabulary To Learn
- parable: a short story that usually has a deeper meaning
- neighbour: someone who lives very near you
- commandment: a rule about how you should behave
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- A neighbour is the person who lives next door to you.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Many Christians believe Jesus taught that loving God and loving your neighbour was the greatest commandment. Many Christians believe Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan to teach about loving your neighbour.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'parable'
a short story that usually has a deeper meaning.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: A neighbour is the person who lives next door to you. Correction: Anyone outside of your family is a neighbour.
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