The Quran

Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of Early Islamic Civilisation - NEW LOOK Islamic Religion - NEW LOOK

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Objectives

History

To learn about the history of the Quran.
To learn about the Arabic alphabet and scripts.
To use calligraphy techniques.

Enquiry question
What can we learn about the history of the Quran?

Outcomes
Children will:

Learn about the history of the Quran.
Learn about Arabic writing and scripts.
Use calligraphy techniques to write using the Arabic alphabet.

Lesson Planning

Provided Resources

Resources

You Will Also Need

Tapered wooden or plastic sticks
Thick paper
Ink
Small squared paper

Weblinks
For teacher background information and reference
Listen to the Quran being recited in Arabic
The reasons for reciting the Quran
About Arabic calligraphy
About the Arabic alphabet
How to pronounce Kufic