Diwali

Hello &GPd

In the last week we have looked at festivals in Hinduism. We have looked at Diwali and learnt about one of the stories behind the festival. We learnt about the story of Rama and Sita.
There are about 8 main points to this story.

1. Rama and Sita are banished to live in the forest. Rama's brother Lakshaman also lives with them.
2. Sita sees a golden deer, which is really a demon in disguise, and wants Rama to catch it for her. Rama and Lakshaman do this, but tell Sita not to leave a circle that they put around the house to protect her. 
3. Sita is coaxed out of the circle by Ravana who is disguised as a Holy man. He takes her away to Lanka.
4. Rama and Lakshaman return and realise that Sita has been taken; they go to find Sita.
5. Rama is joined by Hanuman, the king of the monkies, who offers to help fight Ravana and return Sita home. Rama gives Hanuman his ring to give to Sita.
6. Hanuman rescues Sita. She is worried that he is a demon, but, when she sees the ring, she knows Hanuman is there to help her.
7. Meanwhile, Rama has a fierce battle with Ravana and eventually kills Ravana
8. Rama and Sita return to the village from where they were banished and Rama becomes King. People leave lamps out to guide them back safely; the lamps are now a symbol of the festival of light, which celebrates the triumph of light over dark, good over evil. 

Homework

Your homework is to create a story board of this story. A story board is like a cartoon strip with a little explanation at the bottom. If you would like to do this as a comic strip, you may. Print out the above points and cut and stick them on if you have difficulty writing. 

Skilled story boards should include:
6-8 points to the story.
Detailed drawings.
Some key names from the stories.
Excellent story boards should include:
Detailed drawings with colour.
Points are made with increasing detail to show full understanding of the story.
The final caption should give full detail of the celebration of Diwali.

This is due in on Tuesday 29th November.

Leave a comment (anonymously) if you have any questions. They will not publish straight away, but I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Best wishes,
Ms Caldwell

Hinduism

Hello 7GPd

This week we have consolidated our leanrning about Hinduism. Here is the lesson we did in class.

Hinduism Consolidating Learning

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Next lesson Diwali!

Ms Caldwell

Hello Y7


You've worked very well today.

In the last few lessons week we looked at lateral thinking techniques - all thinking in the same way at the same time. We did this using Edward De Bono's thinking hats. I most enjoyed your Green Hat thinking, Creative Thinking. You should have spent some time thinking about how you're thinking! Think about what 'hat' you think in a lot.
Here is the lesson to help you think about how you're thinking.

Tiger in classroom scenario

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Homework


Find out 3 detailed facts about Hinduism.This should include: Description,

Explanation, and Evaluation.


Here is a link to a useful website for this information.

Skilled Homework will:

1.Show understanding of Hindu beliefs, practices.

2.Explain why Hindus do/believe this.


Excellent Homework will:

1.Identify a range of aspects of Hinduism using key terminology.

2.Explain and evaluate how Hinduism influences the lives of the

believers with increasing levels of explanation (e.g. Say why).


This is due in on Wednesday 9th November.


You need this homework as we'll be using it in the lesson.


Leave a comment if you have any problems.


Best wishes,

Ms Caldwell