Sacred texts and how they are used
Learn Sacred texts and how they are used for Year 3 pupils (ages 7–8). Free practice questions, lessons and worked examples — aligned to the UK National Curriculum.
What you'll learn
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A sacred text is a book a religion treats as holy. It is not read like an ordinary book.
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The Torah is handwritten on a scroll and read with a pointer so fingers never touch the writing. The Qur’an is often kept above other books. The Guru Granth Sahib is put to rest at night in its own room.
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Why is a pointer used to read the Torah?
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What do these customs have in common?
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Sacred texts are treated with great care. Many Muslims keep the Qur'an on a high stand and wash before touching it; a Torah scroll is read using a pointer so hands do not touch the words.
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Why is a pointer used to read a Torah scroll?
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What do sacred texts have in common across religions?
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Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 7–8. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.