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.

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Best wishes,
Ms Caldwell