Grade 08: Islamic studies

In this unit, 'The Holy Qur'an: recitation and memorisation', you learn to recite and understand the selected passages for this grade. You work with notes, a worked line and a self-mark. You see it, say it, then do it alone.

• Listen and talk: hear a short story, text or example linked to 'The Holy Qur'an: recitation and memorisation' and say what it means in your own words.
• Connect: name one place in your own day where it applies.
• Use it: recite and understand the selected passages for this grade. Practise with care and respect, in class and at home.
• Reflect: what went well, what was hard, and one thing you will do next time.

Activity. About 30 to 40 minutes of class work, then one short practice task for home. Keep evidence: a worked task and a corrected copy.

Standard to meet. Recite and understand the selected passages for this grade: at least 8 of 10 marks on a short task, with one line of reasoning for each answer.

In this unit, 'Faith and belief', you learn to explain the pillars of faith in age-appropriate words. You work with notes, a worked line and a self-mark. You see it, say it, then do it alone.

• Listen and talk: hear a short story, text or example linked to 'Faith and belief' and say what it means in your own words.
• Connect: name one place in your own day where it applies.
• Use it: explain the pillars of faith in age-appropriate words. Practise with care and respect, in class and at home.
• Reflect: what went well, what was hard, and one thing you will do next time.

Activity. About 30 to 40 minutes of class work, then one short practice task for home. Keep evidence: a worked task and a corrected copy.

Standard to meet. Explain the pillars of faith in age-appropriate words: at least 8 of 10 marks on a short task, with one line of reasoning for each answer.

In this unit, 'Worship and practice', you learn to describe the acts of worship and how to carry them out. You work with notes, a worked line and a self-mark. You see it, say it, then do it alone.

• Listen and talk: hear a short story, text or example linked to 'Worship and practice' and say what it means in your own words.
• Connect: name one place in your own day where it applies.
• Use it: describe the acts of worship and how to carry them out. Practise with care and respect, in class and at home.
• Reflect: what went well, what was hard, and one thing you will do next time.

Activity. About 30 to 40 minutes of class work, then one short practice task for home. Keep evidence: a worked task and a corrected copy.

Standard to meet. Describe the acts of worship and how to carry them out: at least 8 of 10 marks on a short task, with one line of reasoning for each answer.

In this unit, 'Stories of the prophets and the life of the Prophet', you learn to tell and explain lessons from the stories studied. You work with notes, a worked line and a self-mark. You see it, say it, then do it alone.

• Listen and talk: hear a short story, text or example linked to 'Stories of the prophets and the life of the Prophet' and say what it means in your own words.
• Connect: name one place in your own day where it applies.
• Use it: tell and explain lessons from the stories studied. Practise with care and respect, in class and at home.
• Reflect: what went well, what was hard, and one thing you will do next time.

Activity. About 30 to 40 minutes of class work, then one short practice task for home. Keep evidence: a worked task and a corrected copy.

Standard to meet. Tell and explain lessons from the stories studied: at least 8 of 10 marks on a short task, with one line of reasoning for each answer.

In this unit, 'Manners and values', you learn to apply the values of honesty, respect and kindness in daily life. You work with notes, a worked line and a self-mark. You see it, say it, then do it alone.

• Listen and talk: hear a short story, text or example linked to 'Manners and values' and say what it means in your own words.
• Connect: name one place in your own day where it applies.
• Use it: apply the values of honesty, respect and kindness in daily life. Practise with care and respect, in class and at home.
• Reflect: what went well, what was hard, and one thing you will do next time.

Activity. About 30 to 40 minutes of class work, then one short practice task for home. Keep evidence: a worked task and a corrected copy.

Standard to meet. Apply the values of honesty, respect and kindness in daily life: at least 8 of 10 marks on a short task, with one line of reasoning for each answer.

In this unit, 'Islamic civilisation and contribution', you learn to describe how learning and culture grew in Islamic history. You work with notes, a worked line and a self-mark. You see it, say it, then do it alone.

• Listen and talk: hear a short story, text or example linked to 'Islamic civilisation and contribution' and say what it means in your own words.
• Connect: name one place in your own day where it applies.
• Use it: describe how learning and culture grew in Islamic history. Practise with care and respect, in class and at home.
• Reflect: what went well, what was hard, and one thing you will do next time.

Activity. About 30 to 40 minutes of class work, then one short practice task for home. Keep evidence: a worked task and a corrected copy.

Standard to meet. Describe how learning and culture grew in Islamic history: at least 8 of 10 marks on a short task, with one line of reasoning for each answer.