Symbols instead of words
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe different ways people may express beliefs in ways other than words.
Key learning 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.
- These may include symbols, patterns, poetry and art.
Keywords
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 misconception
Words are the only way of explaining things.
People express thoughts and feelings in lots of different ways.
Teacher tip
It would be great to link this learning about symbols and poetry to your classes work in English.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What are the ten rules called in Judaism and Christianity?
Q2.What word means a promise between God and humans?
Q3.Many Christians believe in stewardship. This means …
Q4.What is a deeper meaning of the story of the blind men and the elephant?
Q5.Jews believe in tikkun olam. This means …
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What symbol do many Christians use today?
Q2.What symbol do Muslims use?
Q3.What does the circle represent in the Sikh symbol?
Q4.What book of poetry is there in the Bible?
Q5.Match the keyword with the correct definition.
an object or picture that represents something else
saying things without speech
to make thoughts or feelings known by saying or doing
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