AGE 6 - RAHULA SYLLABUS  :  Jataka story (25% / 15 hours per year)

1

Topic

:

The stick gatherer’s son (Katthari - Jataka # 7)

 

Learning objective

:

Able to understand the story

Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story

 

Focus / source

:

a) Emphasise the moral value : Truth overcomes fear

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

2

Topic

:

The loving deer (Suvannamiga - Jataka # 359)

 

Learning objective

:

Able to understand the story

Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story

 

Focus / source

:

a) Emphasise the moral value : Actions speak louder than words

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

3

Topic

:

The gallant horse (Bhojajaniya - Jataka # 23)

 

Learning objective

:

Able to understand the story

Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story

 

Focus / source

:

a) Emphasise the moral value : Do not give up in what we do

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

4

Topic

:

The little quail (Vattaka - Jataka # 35)

 

Learning objective

:

Able to understand the story

Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story

 

Focus / source

:

a) Emphasise the moral value : Do not look down at those who are small

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

5

Topic

:

The King parrot (Salikedara - Jataka # 484)

 

Learning objective

:

Able to understand the story

Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story

 

Focus / source

:

a) Emphasise the moral value : Take care of your parents when they are old

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

6

Topic

:

The wrong pet (Zndasamanagotta - Jataka # 161)

 

Learning objective

:

Able to understand the story

Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story

 

Focus / source

:

a) Emphasise the moral value : One must listen to good advice

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

7

Topic

:

The clever dog (Kukkura - Jataka # 22)

 

Learning objective

:

Able to understand the story

Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story

 

Focus / source

:

a) Emphasise the moral value : With wisdom one can help others

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

8

Topic

:

The sly jackal (Dabbhapuppha  - Jataka # 400)

 

Learning objective

:

Able to understand the story

Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story

 

Focus / source

:

a) Emphasise the moral value : Only the foolish quarrel

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

AGE 6 - RAHULA SYLLABUS  :  Jataka story (25% / 15 hours per year)  - continued

9

Topic

:

A jackal and a lion (Guna - Jataka # 107)

 

Learning objective

:

Able to understand the story

Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story

 

Focus / source

:

a) Emphasise the moral value : A friend in need is a friend indeed

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

10

Topic

:

The frightened rabbit (Daddabha - Jataka # 322)

 

Learning objective

:

Able to understand the story

Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story

 

Focus / source

:

a) Emphasise the moral value : Do not follow others blindly

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

11

Topic

:

The king and the preacher (Khantivadi - Jataka # 313)

 

Learning objective

:

Able to understand the story

Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story

 

Focus / source

:

a) Emphasise the moral value : We should always learn to have patience

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

12

Topic

:

The monkeys that kill the plants (Aramadusaka - Jataka # 46)

 

Learning objective

:

Able to understand the story

Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story

 

Focus / source

:

a) Emphasise the moral value : Foolish action brings failure

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

13

Topic

:

The Brahmin and the bull (Nandivisala - Jataka # 28)

 

Learning objective

:

Able to understand the story

Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story

 

Focus / source

:

a) Emphasise the moral value : Be kind and gentle

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

14

Topic

:

The lion and the deer (Guna - Jataka # 157)

 

Learning objective

:

Able to understand the story

Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story

 

Focus / source

:

a) Emphasise the moral value : A friend in need is a friend indeed

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

15

Topic

:

The greedy crow (Kapota - Jataka # 42)

 

Learning objective

:

Able to understand the story

Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story

 

Focus / source

:

a) Emphasise the moral value : Greed does not pay

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

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