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Introduction
In the unit 'What do signs and symbols mean in religion?' # learnt about some of the possible or intended meanings of a wide range of signs and symbols. The unit considered a variety of religious symbols and their meanings for those who use them. ^ was encouraged to investigate examples of symbolic language and to deepen ~ own understanding of some common religious concepts.
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Signs&Symbols
Section 1: What do these everyday signs and symbols mean?

^ could talk about the meanings contained in stories, objects and signs.
^ is able to relate the idea of a symbol as a reminder of something special to ~ own experiences.


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Reminders
Section 2: How do symbols help us remember the past?

^ could talk about and explain the significance of a Passover meal for Jewish people.
^ explained how food can remind * of special events.
^ has make connections between ~ personal experiences and the experience of people in a religious context.

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Non-literal
Section 3: What do these examples of non-literal language mean?

^ was able to explain the literal and non-literal meanings.
^ is able to use similes to describe emotions.
^ has talked about how metaphors can describe beliefs.

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God
Section 4: How do symbols help believers to express or explore religious concepts, such as the concept of God?


^ was able to talk about some characteristics which are ascribed to God in different religions.
^ has identified symbolic actions and ^ has then suggested ~ own meanings.
^ compared and contrasted the ways in which ideas about God were expressed symbolically in different religions.

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Churches
Section 5: How are religious symbols used in places of worship, such as a church?

^ is able to identify and understand the significance of symbols found in a place of worship.


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Comment 7
Section 6: What have we learnt about signs and symbols?

# has talked about how signs and symbols are used in religious belief.


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