4b god stories ramayana

Hinduism: God stories Aim: To explore the stories of the gods and what they teach about a world of darkness and light?

Think task: Name 3 religious writings The Bible The Torah The Qur’an The BhagavadGita The Guru Granth Sahib

Task: 1. What is a religious writing?

2. Decide what purposes religious writings have?

3. Describe how a religious writing is used?

What is an avatar?

God is great and RECAP I have the courage to fight for goodness….

An avatar shows God’s characteristics.

It is God in a physical body or form.

Name an Avatar of Vishnu?

Rama, Krishna

What is an Avatars job? restores or protects Gods laws I love An Evilavatar !!!!

Owww ondo earth. He can show courage or be I will ! faithful.

Good wins over evil in the Evil !!!! stories of the avatars.

I will…..

The Ramayana: A story of God 1. Explore the story of the Ramayana and or Krishna.

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Video ‘Religions around the world’ – Hinduism, Ramayana and Krishna Complete the worksheets – The story of Rama and Sita/ Ramayana Write a short story where good wins over evil.

Create a story cube and assemble Retell the story and illustrate Create a dance to illustrate the most important message of the story for Hindus

The Ramayana is the poem of Rama and his wife Sita. They are the ideal couple and the story tells of how Rama rescues his kidnapped wife from the evil demon king Ravana.

This victory is seen by many Hindus as the triumph of good over evil.

The story explains how Vishnu and the other gods walk upon the earth to protect its goodness.

Rama and Sita – The story

Rama and Sita – The Movie

Plenary: Make your own Hindu top trumps for the Ramayana's characters.

Name: Rama Relations: Incarnation (avatar) of Supreme Being Lord Vishnu Characteristics: Handsome and willing to defend his wife against demons.

Powers: Courage, Immense strength to snap a powerful bow.

Defeated Lord Ravana the Demon King Transport: Popularity: Very Popular, Every husband aims to be like Rama.

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