Year 4 - Religious education
Symbols instead of words
Spirituality: how is art used in religions and beliefs?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will build on their understanding of spirituality. They will examine how many worldviews use art to help express their beliefs. They will connect Islamic teachings on images to the development of calligraphy. They will examine different Christian attitudes to images.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe different ways people may express beliefs in ways other than words.
Key Notes
- Sometimes it is difficult to express feelings and beliefs with only words.
- People of faith have often used other ways of expressing deep thoughts.
- These may include symbols, patterns, poetry and art.
Vocabulary To Learn
- symbol: an object or picture that represents something else
- non verbal: saying things without speech
- express: to make thoughts or feelings known by saying or doing
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Words are the only way of explaining things.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Sometimes it is difficult to express feelings and beliefs with only words. People of faith have often used other ways of expressing deep thoughts.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'symbol'
an object or picture that represents something else.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Words are the only way of explaining things. Correction: People express thoughts and feelings in lots of different ways.
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