ATTAINMENT TARGET 1: LEARNING ABOUT RELIGIONS

The following “I can” statements are helpful in providing suitable language for the “What have I learned” part of the framework. The National Expectations in R.E. identify progression for each attainment target.

Level 1

• I can remember a Christian (Hindu etc) story and talk about it.
• I can recognise objects that are special to Christians (Hindus etc).
• I can recognise religious symbols and words and talk about them.

Level 2

• I can say some things that people believe about God and tell a Christian (Hindu etc) story.
• I can talk about some of the things that are the same for different religious people.
• I know what some Christian (Hindu etc) symbols stand for and I can say what some of the art (music etc) is about.

Level 3

• I can describe what a believer might learn from a religious story.
• I can describe how believers use holy books, (places etc).
• I can identify the religious beliefs which may be contained in religious art (music etc).

Level 4

• I can make comparisons between the beliefs and ideas of some religions and show how they are connected to believers' lives.
• I can explain different things that might be involved in belonging to a religion.
• I can express beliefs I ideas / feelings in styles and words used by believers and explain what they mean.

Level 5

• I can recognise some of the main beliefs I ideas shared by some religions and can explain how these make a difference to the lives of believers.
• I can recognise some of the main practices shared by some religions and can explain how these make a difference to the lives of believers.
• I can compare the way believers express their beliefs and ideas and can explain how these make a difference to the lives of believers.

Level 6

• I can show my understanding of religious beliefs and ideas and how they may belong to a particular group within a religion. I can see reasons for people's beliefs and ideas, whether or not I agree with them.
• I can show my understanding of religious practices and lifestyles and how they may belong to a particular group within a religion. I can see reasons for people's practices and lifestyles, whether or not I agree with them.
• I can show my understanding of how religious beliefs and ideas may be expressed in different ways and how particular forms of expression may be used by groups or individuals. I can use religious terms correctly.

Level 7

• I can show how religious beliefs and ideas may be connected to the needs and concerns of people living at different times and in different situations.
• I can show how religious practices and lifestyles may be connected to the needs and concerns of people living at different times and in different situations.
• I can show how different forms of religious expression, such as story, poetry and art, may be connected to the needs and concerns of people living at different times and in different situations.

Level 8

• I can show how different people's lives (as individuals or in communities) have been affected by religious beliefs and ideas. I can pick out the most significant influences and explain why they had the effect they did.
• I can show how people have different opinions on religious practices and lifestyles and how they have different approaches to them. I can pick out the most significant reasons for these differences and give examples of them.
• I can show how people have different opinions on religious art and literature. I can pick out the most significant reasons for these differences and give examples of them.