GCSE Planning Sheet - 12 mark question on The Bible

GCSE Planning sheet for 12 mark question

1. A3 Scaffolded Planning Sheet: 12 Mark Question Question: “The Bible is the best source of information about the creation of the universe.”

2. 1. Understanding the Question What does the question mean? ☐ The Bible = ? ☐ Best source = ? ☐ Creation of the universe = ?

3. 2. Arguments FOR (agree) Point 1: ___________________________________ Evidence/teaching (e.g. Genesis, quotes): ___________________________________ Explanation: ___________________________________ Point 2: ___________________________________ Evidence/teaching: ___________________________________ Explanation: ___________________________________

4. 3. Arguments AGAINST (disagree) Point 1: ___________________________________ Evidence/example (e.g. science, Big Bang, evolution): ___________________________________ Explanation: ___________________________________ Point 2: ___________________________________ Evidence/example (e.g. symbolic interpretation, other religions): ___________________________________ Explanation: ___________________________________

5. 4. Religious Teachings to Use ☐ Genesis 1 ('In the beginning God created…') ☐ Genesis 2 (Adam + Eve, God formed man from dust) ☐ Psalm 24:1 ('The earth is the Lord’s…') ☐ Science: Big Bang Theory / Evolution

6. 5. Evaluation – Weighing Up Which side is stronger? Why? For Christians? For atheists? For scientists? What is your final judgement? Sentence starters: - “Some Christians would agree because…” - “However, others would argue…” - “In my opinion, the strongest argument is…”

7. 6. Conclusion (Final Judgement) Write 2–3 sentences here: _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________