Year 7 RE Lesson: The Exile – Why Did God Abandon the Israelites?
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This lesson explores the Babylonian exile and why the Israelites were taken from their land. Pupils learn about the destruction of Jerusalem, the loss of the temple, and the feelings of despair, blame, and reflection that followed. Activities include guided reading, descriptive writing from the perspective of an exile, comprehension questions, and a fill-in-the-blanks task to reinforce understanding.
Learning aims:
Describe what happened when Jerusalem was invaded
Explain why the exile was seen as God’s judgment
Reflect on the emotional impact of losing the temple and homeland
Consider different viewpoints about who was to blame
Includes PowerPoint slides, comprehension worksheets, structured writing tasks, and discussion prompts ready to teach.
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