Year 2 - Religious education
The story of the Blind Men and the Elephant
Hindus: what do Hindu stories teach about life and the world?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils begin to explore the Hindu Dharma. Through four stories they will draw out key ideas about the divine, compassion and pluralism that they will revisit throughout the curriculum.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to retell the story of the blind men and the elephant.
Key Notes
- The story of the Blind Men and the Elephant comes from ancient India.
- The story is a fable; a story with a deeper meaning.
- The story describes a group of blind men who each disagreed what an elephant should look like.
- Many people in India follow a Hindu worldview.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Hindu: someone who follows the teachings and practices of Hindu Dharma
- blind: someone who is unable to see clearly
- India: a country in the continent of Asia
- fable: a story that contains a deeper meaning
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- One of the blind men was correct and the others were wrong about the elephant.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The story of the Blind Men and the Elephant comes from ancient India. The story is a fable; a story with a deeper meaning.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Hindu'
someone who follows the teachings and practices of Hindu Dharma.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: One of the blind men was correct and the others were wrong about the elephant. Correction: All the blind men touched a different part of the elephant and so did not fully understand what an elephant was like.
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