RE GCSE SAMPLE PAPER AND SUGGESTED ANSWERS THEME E CRIME

This presentation has 64 slides taking an exam paper as the basis of the lesson.
It uses pictures and other prompts to gives clues and discussion points before the answer is revealed. A number of religions are used including Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism and Islam. Teachers can use some, or all of the sections provided. Quotes are used where appropriate and also where development is needed in the answers, examples are provided along with useful terminology.

The 12 mark answer builds up arguments, again giving clues to the pupils of simply asking direct questions before arguments are revealed. This builds up to a table of arguments on both sides.

Questions are as follows-

1.Which one of the following do religious believers regard as an evil intention?
-showing forgiveness
-going to prison
-planning murder
-opposing an unjust law
2. Give two examples of religious moral laws which some criminals break.
3. Explain two contrasting religious views in contemporary British society about the use of sending criminals to prison.
4. Explain two religious beliefs about forgiveness. Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.
5. 'Corporal punishment can never be justified’. DO YOU AGREE, OR DISAGREE?