Rama and Sita Learning Objective To explain how

Rama and Sita Learning Objective: To explain how good triumphs over evil in the story of Rama and Sita Starter: Draw and describe the ideal husband wife. What characteristics would they have? The ideal husband would be. . . The ideal wife would be. . .

What is an avatar? God is great and I have RECAP 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? Krishna. Rama. What is an Avatars job? restores or protects Gods laws I love An Evilavatar !!!! Owww! on earth. I will do Evil He can show courage or be faithful. Good wins over evil in the !!!! stories of the avatars. I will…. .

The Ramayana: A story of God • http: //www. bl. uk/learni ng/cult/sacred/stories/ The Ramayana is the story 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. Rama and Sita – The Movie The story explains how Vishnu and the other gods walk upon the earth to protect its goodness.

Tasks 1) In pairs, complete the Rama and Sita worksheet to tell the story. 2) Write your own story about the triumph of good over evil. It can be based on one you already know. Illustrate it. EXTENSION: Write a short paragraph explaining why it is important for good to triumph over evil in life.

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. Name: Relations: Characteristics: Powers: Transport: Popularity:

The Ramayana: A story of God 1. Explore the story of the Ramayana and or Krishna. - (*20 min excellent animation in RE dept, see RMG) Suggested tasks: • • • 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