Symbols instead of words
I can describe different ways people may express beliefs in ways other than words.
Symbols instead of words
I can describe different ways people may express beliefs in ways other than words.
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Lesson details
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.
To help you plan your year 4 religious education lesson on: Symbols instead of words, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 religious education lesson on: Symbols instead of words, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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an object or picture that represents something else
saying things without speech
to make thoughts or feelings known by saying or doing