Year 3 - Religious education
The story of Rama and Sita
Festivals: How do ancient stories influence modern celebrations?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils investigate two festivals: Diwali and Christmas. They make links between the concept of dharma and the celebrations at Diwali. They investigate how Diwali is changing in recent times. In addition, they analyse how Christmas has changed in its meaning in the UK today.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to retell the story of Rama and Sita from the Ramayana.
Key Notes
- The story of Rama and Sita is found in the Ramayana which is an ancient epic story from India.
- The story of Rama and Sita is often retold by Hindus annually.
- The story has deeper meanings to help Hindus live out their dharma.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Ramayana: an ancient Indian epic that tells the story of Rama and Sita
- Rama: a prince known for his bravery, kindness, and devotion to duty
- Sita: the wife of Rama, a princess known for her beauty and devotion
- Ravana: the king of Lanka, who has 10 heads and 20 arms
- Diwali: a Hindu festival that symbolises the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Ravana is just evil and bad without any reason.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The story of Rama and Sita is found in the Ramayana which is an ancient epic story from India. The story of Rama and Sita is often retold by Hindus annually.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Ramayana'
an ancient Indian epic that tells the story of Rama and Sita.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Ravana is just evil and bad without any reason. Correction: Ravana is not simply evil. He is a powerful king with many good qualities but is also prideful and arrogant. His flaws lead him to make poor choices, like kidnapping Sita, which makes him a complex character.
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