Year 1 - Religious education
Muslim stories: The Ants
Stories: how do different people find deeper meanings?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will explore the idea that stories in religious and non-religious traditions often have a deeper meaning beyond the simple narrative. They will examine stories from Christianity, Islam and Humanism and act as interpreters to find these hidden meanings.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to tell the Story of the Prophet and the Ants and explain its meaning.
Key Notes
- The story of the Prophet and the Ants tells of how the insects were suffering because of a fire.
- The fire had been lit by the Prophet's companions.
- He told them that the ants were Allah's creatures and should be cared for.
- Many Muslims interpret the story to have a deeper meaning about caring for all living beings.
Vocabulary To Learn
- suffering: feeling of pain or unhappiness
- companions: close friends and followers of the Prophet Muhammad
- creature: an animal or other living being
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Ants are only insects and don't matter.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The story of the Prophet and the Ants tells of how the insects were suffering because of a fire. The fire had been lit by the Prophet's companions.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'suffering'
feeling of pain or unhappiness.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Ants are only insects and don't matter. Correction: Prophet Muhammad taught that all living things should be cared for.
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