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I'm Head of Department and AQA examiner for Religious Studies. I teach the AQA spec and provide tried and tested resources. I'm uploading resources all of the time; my newest collection is the #FUN LESSONS range which are engaging, exam focused, challenging and getting great results. Lessons are fully resourced and easy to follow with minimal printing. I hope you enjoy teaching them.

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I'm Head of Department and AQA examiner for Religious Studies. I teach the AQA spec and provide tried and tested resources. I'm uploading resources all of the time; my newest collection is the #FUN LESSONS range which are engaging, exam focused, challenging and getting great results. Lessons are fully resourced and easy to follow with minimal printing. I hope you enjoy teaching them.
AQA RELIGION, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
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AQA RELIGION, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

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AQA RELIGION, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT. FUN & ENGAGING. 12 SINGLE LESSONS. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS MINIMAL PRINTING, CONCISE. DATE ON SLIDE UPDATES AUTOMATICALLY. EASY TO FOLLOW SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. PEDAGOGY: • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • I do, we do, you do • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 and A02 • Sources of Wisdom • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. LESSONS INCLUDED: Evil Types of crime and the law Christian attitudes to the law and crime Islam attitudes to the law and crime Causes of crime Forgiveness Aims of punishment Aims of punishment and Christianity Aims of punishment and Islam Prisons Community service Capital and corporal punishment I hope you enjoy teaching this bundle. Your feedback is most welcome.
ISLAM PRACTICES AQA
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ISLAM PRACTICES AQA

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ISLAM PRACTICES # FUN LESSONS BUNDLE 11 FULLY RESOURCED LESSONS PLUS SOL, QUOTE & KEY TERM SHEETS FOR EXERCISE BOOKS. Fun and engaging with a variety of tasks, multi-media and games to stimulate learning. • ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused. • Includes self/peer assessment (with model answers and success criteria) • Extra Challenges throughout • No hands up planned questioning • Frequent plenaries to help retain knowledge • Resource light – minimal printing required (most are resource free) • Concise and easy to follow. Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. • Date on slide updates automatically **THE FULLY RESOURCED LESSONS ARE: ** Introduction and Shahadah Salah: Ritual prayer Sawm: Ramadan Alms Giving: Zakah, Sadaqah and Khums Hajj Jihad Id-ul-Adha Id-ul-Fitr & Ashura Ten obligatory Acts (Shia Islam) Revision End of Topic Assessment including paper and mark scheme **ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ** In-depth Scheme of learning that includes: • Learning objectives • Task details • Differentiation & Support • Assessment (proof of learning) • Homework (research/recap rotation) with weblinks Key terms and definitions - for whole topic (to glue in books) Sources of authority (Quotes) for whole topic (to glue in books) I hope you enjoy teaching these lessons. Your feedback is most welcome.
CHRISTIAN MORAL ACTION BONHOEFFER
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CHRISTIAN MORAL ACTION BONHOEFFER

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CHRISTIAN MORAL ACTION BONHOEFFER. #FUN LESSONS. BUNDLE. COMPLETE TOPIC IN 3 LESSONS. FUN & ENGAGING, VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. MINIMAL PRINTING, CONCISE. DATE ON SLIDE UPDATES AUTOMATICALLY. EASY TO FOLLOW SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. LESSONS INCLUDED: Bonhoeffer: Life, Duty and Death Bonhoeffer’s Theology Evaluation ABOUT THE LESSONS: • Aimed to offer clarity on a complex topic • Customisable recap ‘do now’ task • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 and A02 • Synoptic links • Breadth: variety of scholars • Scholar quotes • Sources of Wisdom • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Information provided (not dependent on textbook or prior knowledge) I hope you enjoy teaching this pack. Your feedback is most welcome.
Afterlife. Christianity
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Afterlife (Contrasting Christian Beliefs) is a useful and easy to follow lesson for delivering: AQA Religious Studies: Christian Beliefs / Different Christian beliefs about the afterlife Students will be able to: • Explain Christian beliefs about resurrection and judgement • Explain Catholic, liberal and fundamentalist beliefs about heaven and hell with reference to scripture • Debate whether an omnibenevolent God would send anyone to hell • Explain the importance of the resurrection to believers and how it influences Christians today. Activities include: Starter stimulus (doom paintings) / information sheet / answer 5 mark question on contrasting Christian beliefs about the afterlife/ debate Differentiation: ** Differentiation by task **
GENDER AND SOCIETY WHOLE TOPIC
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GENDER AND SOCIETY WHOLE TOPIC

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OCR. DCT. GENDER AND SOCIETY. FUN AND ENGAGING WITH A VARIETY OF TASKS AND GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. CHALLENGE AND MASTERY FOCUSED. The whole topic is condensed into this 100 minute lesson. For an even deeper understanding set a HW research task in advance e.g. on Mulieris Dignitatem and follow up with a recap HW assessment. **No prior knowledge required. ** • Scholar quotes • Sources of Wisdom • Assessment and extra challenges throughout. • Minimal printing, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically **STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: ** Explain influence of traditional Christianity and Classical Scholars on the role of women in society and feminists responses Evaluate with reference to Mulieris Dignitatem whether motherhood gives women a liberating dignity. Evaluate whether Christianity should resist current secular views I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
RELIGION AND LIFE
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RELIGION AND LIFE

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RELIGION & LIFE AQA #FUN LESSONS BUNDLE: 10 LESSONS INC. REVISION. PLUS: Test & mark scheme, scheme of work, glossary, quote bank. Everything you need for you students to succeed. Plenty of recap, challenge, exam skills focus, mastery & assessment throughout. LESSONS: Fun & engaging, Variety of tasks, multi-media & games to stimulate learning. Resource light (minimal printing), concise. Date on slide updates automatically. Easy to follow suitable for specialists and non-specialists. SCHEME OF LEARNING: minute details of Learning objective/Task details/Differentiation/Assessment (proof of learning) and Homework (research/recap rotation) VIEWPOINTS: Main religion Christianity + Islam / Non-religious views: humanism, classical and preference utilitarianism LESSONS INCLUDED: Origins of world and life Value of world and life Value and abuse of animals Value, Sanctity and Quality of life Abortion and the Law Abortion: religious and non-religious views Euthanasia and the Law Euthanasia: religious and non-religious views Life after death Revision lesson End of Topic assessment I hope you enjoy teaching this pack. Your feedback is most welcome.
SIX ARTICLES OF FAITH (SUNNI) & FIVE ROOTS (SHIA)
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SIX ARTICLES OF FAITH (SUNNI) & FIVE ROOTS (SHIA)

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Six articles of faith and five roots lesson enables learners to: recall and explain and compare the key beliefs of Sunni and Shia Islam. #engage, check understanding, correct misconceptions, differentiate, reduce cognitive overload. TWO SINGLE LESSONS. CHUNKED WITH FREQUENT WHOLE CLASS ASSESSMENT. AS THIS IS A CONTENT HEAVY SUBTOPIC WITH ARABIC TERMS AS WELL AS BELIEFS OF BOTH DENOMINATIONS TO REMEMBER I HAVE CHUNKED CONTENT AND INCLUDED FREQUENT WHOLE CLASS FEEDBACK. ACRONYMS ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO AID RECALL. LESSON INCLUDES INFORMATION SHEETS. Lesson one focuses on similarities eg tawhid and prophethood with some differences eg imamate in shia islam and sunni beliefs in angels and holy books. This will prepare them well for lesson 2 which begins with recall of these key beliefs and then proceeds to deliver the remaining key beliefs of shia and sunni. This has proven very effective with my students in terms of recalling the six articles and five roots and explaining these with reference to scripture. TEACH AS PART OF GCSE. AQA ISLAM BELIEFS OR AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON PRIOR LEARNING: Students should have some knowledge of Tawhid, imamate and knowledge of the Shia/Sunni divide following death of Prophet Muhammed. **PEDAGOGY FEATURES: ** • Exam skills – development • Recap (activate prior knowledge) • Planned questioning • Check whole class understanding. • Address misconceptions • Peer learning • Reduce cognitive overload • End task assessment • Differentiation EASY TO DELIVER • Concise and logically sequenced • Minimal printing • Accessible for specialists and non-specialist teachers. • Date on slide updates automatically. • Task time indicators. **I HOPE YOU ENJOY TEACHING THIS LESSON. YOUR FEEDBACK IS WELCOME. ** **FOR MORE LESSONS AND RESOURCES VISIT MY SHOP: ** https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life
INCARNATION AND CHRISTMAS
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INCARNATION AND CHRISTMAS LESSON ENABLES LEARNERS TO: Explain Christian beliefs about the incarnation and how this is celebrated at Christmas (with reference to scripture). #ENGAGE, CHECK UNDERSTANDING, CORRECT MISCONCEPTIONS, DIFFERENTIATE, CHALLENGE. SINGLE LESSON 50-60 MINS TEACH AS PART OF GCSE. CHRISTIAN BELIEFS OR AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON SUITABLE FOR KS3 / LA KS4 PRIOR LEARNING: TRINITY **DIFFERENTIATION: ** Writing frame Key term bank Quote bank Extra Challenges Peer learning Planned questioning. Checking understanding / address misconceptions **ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ** Presentation Reading & answer questions Quote analysis Turn and Talk Planned questioning to check whole class understanding. Exam Question: Explain / How this influences… EASY TO DELIVER • Concise and logically sequenced • Minimal printing • Accessible for specialists and non-specialist teachers. • Date on slide updates automatically. • Task time indicators. **I HOPE YOU ENJOY TEACHING THIS LESSON. YOUR FEEDBACK IS WELCOME. ** **FOR MORE LESSONS AND RESOURCES VISIT MY SHOP: ** https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Examined_Life
PROPHET MUHAMMAD PBUH - LIFE, DEATH & LEGACY
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PROPHET MUHAMMAD - LIFE, DEATH & LEGACY # FUN LESSONS. To introduce Islam through the life and legacy of the ‘Seal of the Prophets’ Lots of engaging activities for students to be able to: Explain the key events in the life of Prophet Muhammad Explain his teachings Explin Why he is important in Islam Explain the diversity of believers in Islam Explain why the imamate is important and Shia Islam
WORSHIP - CHRISTIAN PRACTICES (# Making Learning Fun)
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‘Worship: Christian Practices’ is a concise and easy to follow, ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused lesson. There will be an emphasis (and modelling) of key skills needed in evaluation questions. Mini plenary’s and extra challenges throughout Date on slide updates automatically / Resource light / Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: Worship: Christian Practices’ AQA Students will be able to • Explain different types of Christian worship and the denominations that use them • Evaluate (strengths and weaknesses) of these forms of worship Activities include: Customisable recap do-now starter, a variety of tasks to learn about: • Learning from popular TV series (videos) differences between Liturgical non liturgical, informal and charismatic forms of worship • Matching activity to pair forms of worship with their advantages and disadvantages • Venn diagram to illustrate similarities and differences between each type of worship • Drama activity: students role play a type of worship the rest of the class guess which type of worship it is. • debates regarding which is the most respectable form of worship • Exam 4 mark question with scaffolding, model answer and peer assessment I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
ZAKAT KHUMS SADAQAH
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ZAKAT KHUMS SADAQAH

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ISLAM PRACTICES: ZAKAT & CHARITY # FUN LESSONS. A fun and engaging lesson with a variety of tasks, multi-media and games to stimulate learning. It is ‘MASTERY’ ‘and EXAM SKILLS focused. �� Resource light, concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically • Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Emphasis on exam skills: Assessment and extra challenges throughout. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY): Explain the role and significance of giving alms in Islam including: What is Zakah? Origins How and why it is given Benefits of giving alms Other types of charity: Sadaqah and Khums (Shi’a Islam) I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
CHRISTIAN BELIEFS
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CHRISTIAN BELIEFS

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KEY CHRISTIAN BELIEFS. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. SINGLE LESSON. KS3 Pedagogy Focus: • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • Build on Prior knowledge • ‘I do, we do, you do’ Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Date on slide updates automatically. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Recall key Christian beliefs and important key terms: trinity, incarnation, resurrection I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
Relationships:  Gender Equality Christianity  (High Ability) Challenging lesson.
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Relationships: Gender Equality Christianity (High Ability) Challenging lesson.

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Concise, easy to follow and comprehensive, ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson for High Ability classes Date on slide updates automatically **Resource light ** one worksheet per student (includes information) Easy to follow & Suitable for non-specialists SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS RELATIONSHIPS/HUMAN RIGHTS: CHRISTIANITY Students will be able to (with STRONG reference to source of authority): •Evaluate whether men and women are believed to be equal in Christianity by analysing literal and metaphorical interpretations of Genesis (Adam and Eve and the fall of man) as well as studying Mary Magdalene Activities include: starter: check understanding of metaphors, reading and question task, mini-plenary quiz with ‘stretch and challenge’ questions, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion), debate, ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. Two extra challenge activities. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
FIRST CAUSE ARGUMENT
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FIRST CAUSE ARGUMENT

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FIRST CAUSE ARGUMENT AND EVALUATION. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS AND MEDIA TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. PEDAGOGY FOCUS: Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout Reduce cognitive overload I do, we do, you do Exam skills: Development. Strong religious reference. Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Task time indicators. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: (WITH REFERENCE TO SOURCES OF AUTHORITY) Explain and Evaluate the First Cause Argument Teach as a stand-alone lesson or part of Theme C AQA GCSE Religious Studies I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
FREEDOM OF RELIGION
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FREEDOM OF RELIGION

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FREEDOM OF RELIGION. 50 MINUTES. FUN AND ENGAGING. VARIETY OF TASKS TO STIMULATE LEARNING. WHOLE CLASS ASSESSMENT. PLANNED QUESTIONING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS. I DO, WE DO, YOU DO. DIFFERENTIATED. PEDAGOGY FOCUS: Check whole class understanding / address misconceptions (e.g. mini boards/cold call) I do, we do, you do Differentiated Tasks Extra challenges Scaffolding Minimal printing. Concise and easy to follow. Suitable for specialists and non-specialists. Task time indicators. Date on slide updates automatically. Customisable Do Now task. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO: • Explain freedom of religion (article 18) • Everyone should have freedom of religion. Evaluate. Show differences within and between: Christianity, Islam, and humanism. Refer to sacred writing TEACH AS A STAND-ALONE LESSON OR PART OF THEME F: RELIGION, HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. AQA GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is welcome.
HUMAN RIGHTS AQA
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HUMAN RIGHTS AQA

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HUMAN RIGHTS. AQA THEME F. FUN & ENGAGING. 9 X 50 MIN LESSONS + PEER ASSESSED END OF TOPIC TEST + QUOTE SHEET FOR BOOKS + MTP. CHRISTIANITY, ISLAM, AND HUMANISM. VARIETY OF TASKS, MULTI-MEDIA & GAMES TO STIMULATE LEARNING. #CHECK UNDERSTANDING. ADDRESS MISCONCEPTIONS MINIMAL PRINTING, CONCISE. DATE ON SLIDE UPDATES AUTOMATICALLY. EASY TO FOLLOW SUITABLE FOR SPECIALISTS AND NON-SPECIALISTS. PEDAGOGY: • Check understanding and address misconceptions throughout • Reduce cognitive overload • I do, we do, you do • Emphasis on Exam Skills: A01 and A02 • Sacred Writing • Whole Class assessment and extra challenges throughout. LESSONS INCLUDED: SOCIAL JUSTICE HUMAN RIGHTS PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION RACISM AND RELIGION WOMEN AND RELIGION HOMOSEXUALITY AND RELIGION FREEDOM OF RELIGION WEALTH, POVERTY & CHARITY EXPLOITATION PEER ASSESSED END OF TOPIC TEST I hope you enjoy teaching this bundle. Your feedback is most welcome.
CHRISTIAN PRACTICES PACK
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CHRISTIAN PRACTICES PACK

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‘Christian Practices’#FUN LESSONS. Fully resourced pack of 11 ’FUN’, ‘MASTERY’ ‘and ‘EXAM SKILLS FOCUSED’ lessons. Students will learn the GCSE content plus be challenged by dipping into some relevant A Level material. There will be an emphasis (and modelling) of key skills needed in evaluation questions. **Mini plenary’s and extra challenges throughout. ** Lessons are concise, easy to follow and *suitable for specialists and non-specialists. * ** Extra resources included in this bundle: • Scheme of learning that includes details of differentiation, Assessment and homework tasks • Assessment paper • keywords and definitions for the whole topic • quotes and sources of authority for the whole topic Date on slide updates automatically SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA/Edexcel Christian Practices **Lessons: ** Worship Prayer The sacraments and eucharist The sacraments and baptism Worldwide and local church - charity Worldwide church - mission and evangelism Worldwide church - reconciliation Worldwide church - persecution Pilgrimage Festivals: Christmas and Easter Revision lesson: fun and games I hope you enjoy teaching this bundle. Your feedback is most welcome.
AFTERLIFE &  PREDESTINATION
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AFTERLIFE & PREDESTINATION

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AFTERLIFE & PREDESTINATION. AQA. Islam Beliefs. The Afterlife & Predestination and influence on Muslims. Concise, comprehensive. ‘MASTERY’ and exam-focused lesson. Resource light. Easy to follow (with notes) Date on slide updates automatically SINGLE LESSON SUITABLE FOR DELIVERING: AQA RS: Islam Beliefs – The Afterlife and its influence on Muslims Students will be able to (with reference to source of authority): • Explain two ways belief in the afterlife influences Muslims Activities include: Recap starter, reading and question task, debate, ‘depth and mastery’ (partnered discussion) ‘Skills mastery’, model answer analysis, exam question with peer assessment & student friendly success criteria. I hope you enjoy teaching this lesson. Your feedback is most welcome.
SOUL AND AFTERLIFE CHRISTIANITY. KS3
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SOUL AND AFTERLIFE CHRISTIANITY. KS3

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SOUL AND AFTERLIFE CHRISTIANITY. 3 X 100 MINUTE LESSONS. Fun & engaging, Variety of tasks, multi-media & games to stimulate learning. Plenty of recap, challenge, exam skills focus, mastery & assessment throughout. Resource light (minimal printing), concise. Date on slide updates automatically. Easy to follow suitable for specialists and non-specialists. I hope you enjoy teaching this pack. Your feedback is most welcome.
RELIGION & LIFE:  QUOTE SHEET FOR BOOKS.
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RELIGION & LIFE: QUOTE SHEET FOR BOOKS.

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RELIGION & LIFE: QUOTE SHEET FOR BOOKS. This product is included free with my Religion & Life #FUN LESSONS bundle (visit my shop). BIBLE/QURAN QUOTES FOR SUBTOPICS IN RELIGION & LIFE FOR EXERCISE BOOKS