AGE 9 - YASA SYLLABUS : Jataka story (15% / 9 hours per year)

1

Topic

:

The crow who was flattered (Jambu-khadaka - Jataka # 294)

 

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 flatter to get what you want

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

2

Topic

:

The naive crows (Kaka - Jataka # 146)

 

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 act wisely

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

3

Topic

:

The wise merchant (Phala - Jataka # 54)

 

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 : Think wisely

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

4

Topic

:

The patient prince (Muga Pakkha - Jataka # 538)

 

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 one’s goal easily

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

5

Topic

:

The crocodile and the monkey (Sumsumara - Jataka # 208)

 

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 be contented with what one has

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

6

Topic

:

The smart quail (Vattaka - Jataka # 118)

 

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 is able to save oneself

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

7

Topic

:

The lion and the woodpecker (Javasakusa - Jataka # 308)

 

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 : Beware of stranger

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

8

Topic

:

Luckie and Blackie (Lakkhana - Jataka # 11)

 

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 : Listen to the advise of the wise

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

AGE 9 - YASA SYLLABUS : Jataka story (15% / 9 hours per year) - continued

9

Topic

:

The drunkard hermit (Surapana - Jataka # 81)

 

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 : Avoid intoxicant

b) The Jataka by EB Cowell

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