AGE 8 - VIJAYA SYLLABUS : Jataka story (25% / 15 hours per year)
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The Monkeys and the jewels (Mahasara - Jataka # 92) |
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Learning objective |
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Able to understand the story Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story |
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Focus / source |
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a) Emphasise the moral value : With wisdom, one is able to save many from trouble b) The Jataka by EB Cowell |
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2 |
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The foolish monkeys (Aramadusa - Jataka # 268) |
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Learning objective |
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Able to understand the story Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story |
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Focus / source |
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a) Emphasise the moral value : Foolish effort brings failure b) The Jataka by EB Cowell |
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3 |
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The cunning jackal (Hilara - Jataka # 128) |
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Learning objective |
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Able to understand the story Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story |
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Focus / source |
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a) Emphasise the moral value : Beware of stranger b) The Jataka by EB Cowell |
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4 |
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The stubborn tortoise (Kacchapa - Jataka # 178) |
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Learning objective |
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Able to understand the story Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story |
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Focus / source |
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a) Emphasise the moral value : We must be ready to adjust to changes in our lives b) The Jataka by EB Cowell |
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5 |
Topic |
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The little prince who destroyed a plant (Ekapanna - Jataka # 149) |
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Learning objective |
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Able to understand the story Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story |
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Focus / source |
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a) Emphasise the moral value : If children listen to good advice given by parents and elders, they will lead a good life b) The Jataka by EB Cowell c) Pg 49 of Parents & Children key to happiness by Ven Weragoda |
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6 |
Topic |
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Loving and caring (a - Jataka # 346) |
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Learning objective |
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Able to understand the story Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story |
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Focus / source |
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a) Emphasise the moral value : Personal care and attention are the best b) The Jataka by EB Cowell |
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7 |
Topic |
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The clever young man (Cullaka-setthi - Jataka # 4) |
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Learning objective |
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Able to understand the story Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story |
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Focus / source |
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a) Emphasise the moral value : With wise effort one achieves one’s goal b) The Jataka by EB Cowell |
AGE 8 - VIJAYA SYLLABUS : Jataka story (25% / 15 hours per year) - continued
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8 |
Topic |
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The two dicers (Atta - Jataka # 91) |
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Learning objective |
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Able to understand the story Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story |
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Focus / source |
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a) Emphasise the moral value : Evil thought brings harm to oneself b) The Jataka by EB Cowell c) Pg 44 of Buddhist Parables by Eugene Watson |
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9 |
Topic |
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The owl, mynad and the parrot (Tesakuna - Jataka # 521 |
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Learning objective |
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Able to understand the story Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story |
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Focus / source |
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a) Emphasise the moral value : We should listen to advice on worldly and spiritual matters b) The Jataka by EB Cowell |
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10 |
Topic |
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The quail, crow, fly, frog and elephants (Latukika - Jataka # 357) |
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Learning objective |
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Able to understand the story Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story |
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Focus / source |
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a) Emphasise the moral value : Unity is strength (Make sure that the teacher does not stress revenge done by the quail) b) The Jataka by EB Cowell c) Pg 16 of Buddhist Parables by Eugene Watson |
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11 |
Topic |
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The grateful bull (Kanha - Jataka # 29) |
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Learning objective |
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Able to understand the story Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story |
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Focus / source |
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a) Emphasise the moral value : We have to learn to repay whatever good deeds people have done to us b) The Jataka by EB Cowell |
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12 |
Topic |
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The generous King Bharata (Aditta - Jataka # 424) |
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Learning objective |
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Able to understand the story Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story |
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Focus / source |
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a) Emphasise the moral value : Generous giving is the highest merit b) The Jataka by EB Cowell |
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13 |
Topic |
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The just king (Rajavada - Jataka # 151) |
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Learning objective |
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Able to understand the story Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story |
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Focus / source |
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a) Emphasise the moral value : We must learn to forgive b) The Jataka by EB Cowell |
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14 |
Topic |
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The lazy man (Varana - Jataka # 71) |
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Learning objective |
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Able to understand the story Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story |
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Focus / source |
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a) Emphasise the moral value : Lazines hurts oneself and inconvenience others b) The Jataka by EB Cowell |
AGE 8 - VIJAYA SYLLABUS : Jataka story (25% / 15 hours per year) - continued
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15 |
Topic |
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The emotional goat (Matakabhatta - Jataka # 18) |
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Learning objective |
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Able to understand the story Able to apply into daily life the moral value associated with the story |
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Focus / source |
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a) Emphasise the moral : One has no escape from one’s evil kamma b) The Jataka by EB Cowell |
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