KEY STAGE 2

Introductory Unit (b)Learning Experiencesrelating to Areas 1 8 2Learning Experiencesrelating to Area 2 8 3xplore similes & metaphors in sacred writings.Talk about similarities tc differencesListen to recitation of the Qur'an and/or listen torecording of singing of one of rags from Guru GranthSahib.Talk about the experiences.Find out about the work of a shepherd in Palestine,Look at examples of Arabic calligraphy.Copy out some of the 99 names of Allah as beautifully aspossible; decorate with Islamic patterns.Observe, compare & contrast the artistic expression ofGod as Creator within Christianity & Sslam:(e.g. Michaelangelo's 'Creation of Adam' and Islamicgeometric pattern symbolising the unity, control £forder of the universe.)Talk about the concept of Islam as a Straight Path andrelate to the symbol of Islam.Explore the imagery in some feminist Christian writings.(e.g. prayers & hymns)Create own similes & metaphorsBrainstorm:"Life is like a "Share ideas. Choose few. Give reasons.Create own metaphors: -(eg. 'Iflwerea- fower j- food )- colour I I would be a "- sound j- animal ))Share books (eg. "Lave is ")Make class books.Wrile poem to convey own meaning.Suggest own images to describe God.Talk/write about image chosen.Make a vocabulary tree with words describing character.Listen to some different types of stories from religioustraditions within the class.(e.g. Prophets & Gurus)Talk about how they have been handed on & wliy theseparticular stories have been handed down,Listen to Hasidic stories 4: parables 4r suggest meanings forthem.' Talk about favourite stories and reasons for theirchoice/popularity.* Design a book jacket for their favourite story.* Share own story: -begin in pairs:A tells B.... A's story B listensD tells A .... B's story A listensJoin with another pair. Tell each other's story.How accurate were they?* Write own story to the present time.* Listen to a variety of stories including myths & legends fromdifferent cultures.Write own myths -(e.g. Explain how world came to be.Why people do evil thingsJ* Listen to Aesop's & other fables & suggest meanings.* Retell/act out a parable in contemporary setting." Write a review of a favourite story/story heard in this unit.© Manchester City Council3.49