Download Tuesday October 25, 2016

Tuesday October 25, 2016
Target Goal:
Students will be able to cite
evidence that connects the
contributions of Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam
What you will need:
Chromebook
Pencil
Binder paper from Friday
Today’s Objective
Students will explain how the Monotheistic religions are similar in an essay.
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Thesis Statements
The thesis statement is the sentence that states the main idea of a writing
assignment and helps control the ideas within the paper
Your main idea is how the religions are similar.
Preview what is to come
Example: Some of the similarities between the Monotheistic religions include
believing in the Ten Commandments, the practice of pilgrimages, and dietary
restrictions.
Write your essay!
3rd Body Paragraph
Introduction Paragraph
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Similarities sentence
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Sentence about many different religions in the world ●
Evidence sentence #1
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Introduce the Three Monotheistic Religions
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Explanation sentence
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What is monotheistic?
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(connecting word) Evidence sentence #2
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Thesis Statement
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Explanation sentence
1st Body Paragraph
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Similarities sentence
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Evidence sentence #1
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Explanation sentence
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(connecting word) Evidence sentence #2
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Explanation sentence
Concluding Paragraph
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Restate Thesis
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Summarize Body Paragraph 1
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Summarize Body Paragraph 2
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Summarize Body Paragraph 3
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Final Statement
Connecting Words/Phrases
2nd Body Paragraph
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Similarities sentence
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Evidence sentence #1
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Explanation sentence
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(connecting word) Evidence sentence #2
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Explanation sentence
Similarly,
Additionally.
Like (religion previously discussed),
(next religion) also deals with (item).
Likewise,
Highlighter Code:
Yellow: Similarities between
Important
Texts- holy
Judaism
and Christianity
book,
book
of
morals,
etc
Green: Similarities
between
Judaism and Islam
Pink: Similarities between
Christianity
andPeopleIslam
Important
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Torah
Ten Commandments
10 Commandments
Torah
Bible (New and Old)
Quran
Abraham
Moses
Jesus Christ
Pope
Muhammad
Important Days-
festivals,
holidays, feast days, etc
Passover
Hanukkah
Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kippur
Sabbath
Christmas
Easter
Ramadan
-Night of Power
Important Places
Western Wall
Second Temple
Jerusalem
Church
Shrines
Cathedrals
Basilicas
Jerusalem
Vatican
Mecca
Kaaba
Arafat
Beliefs and Practices-
Kosher (can’t eat swine)
Dress code for men,
Yarmulke
Pilgrimages
Singing, praying, reading the
bible
Believe in Angels and Saints
Five Pillars of Islam
Pray 5 times a day
Ritual Washing
Can’t eat swine (pig) (KOSHER)
Dress code for women, covered in public
Education is important
Hajj - Pilgrimage
founders, Prophets, etc.
moral behaviours, daily practices,
dress, education, etc.
Choose your similarities
1. What is similar between Judaism and Christianity?
Something that is similar between Judaism and Christianity is
____
1. What is similar between Christianity and Islam?
Something that is similar between Christianity and Islam is ____
1. What is similar between Judaism and Islam?
Something that is similar between Judaism and Islam is _____
These will be what you write about in your paper!
Argument/Claim
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity are similar.
Introduction Paragraph
(Thesis Statement)
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity are all monotheistic religions, meaning they only believe in one
God.
We will finish the introduction once we know what will be in the body of the essay.
Body Paragraph 1
Similarity Sentence (Topic Sentence)
Something that is similar between Judaism and Christianity is the Torah.
Similarity 1
● Torah
○ Judaism
■ “The basic laws and teachings of Judaism come from the Torah, which is the Jewish holy book.
The Torah is the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.” (Judaism reading)
● The Torah, a Jewish holy book, explains what the Jewish people are allowed and expected
to do in their lives.
○ Christianity
■ “Christians believe in all Jewish holy books including the 10 Commandments and the Torah,
which is considered the Old Testament in the Christian Bible. “ (Christianity reading)
● The Torah, a part of the Bible, explains how Christians lived their lives in the Old
Testament.
Body Paragraph 1
Something that is similar between Judaism and Christianity is the Torah. The Torah, a Jewish holy book, explains
what the Jewish people are allowed and expected to do in their lives. The Torah is also a part of the Bible and
explains how Christians lived their lives in the Old Testament.
Body Paragraph 1
Similarity 2
● Ten Commandments
○ Judaism
■ “Later, Moses was given another important holy text from God, the Ten Commandments,
which listed the civil and religious codes of Hebrews.” (Judaism reading)
● The Ten Commandments, an important Jewish holy text, explains how Jewish
people should live their life.
○ Christianity
■ “Christians believe in all Jewish holy books including the 10 Commandments and the Torah,
which is considered the Old Testament in the Christian Bible. “ (Christianity reading)
● The Ten Commandments, a Christian holy text, is a part of the Jewish Torah which is part
of the Old Testament.
Body Paragraph 1
Something that is similar between Judaism and Christianity is the Torah. The Torah, a Jewish holy book, explains
what the Jewish people are allowed and expected to do in their lives. The Torah is also a part of the Bible and
explains how Christians lived their lives in the Old Testament. Another similarity between Judaism and Christianity
is the Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments are an important Jewish holy text that explains how Jewish
people should live their lives. The Ten Commandments is also a Christian holy text and is a part of the Old
Testament in the bible.
Body Paragraph 1
Similarity 3
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Jerusalem
○
Judaism
■
“The Second Temple of Jerusalem after it was destroyed by the Romans. Temples are places of worship in the Jewish religion. It is
located in Jerusalem.” (Judaism reading)
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Jerusalem, a holy place, is the location of the Second Temple in which the Jewish people worshiped.
○
Christianity
■
“Jerusalem is also considered a holy land because it is where Jesus preached. “ (Christianity reading)
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Jerusalem, a Christian holy land, is where Jesus preached to his people.
Concluding Sentence (Restate the Topic Sentence in slightly different words)
Body Paragraph 1
Something that is similar between Judaism and Christianity is the Torah. The Torah, a Jewish holy
book, explains what the Jewish people are allowed and expected to do in their lives. The Torah is
also a part of the Bible and explains how Christians lived their lives in the Old Testament. Another
similarity between Judaism and Christianity is the Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments
are an important Jewish holy text that explains how Jewish people should live their lives. The Ten
Commandments is also a Christian holy text and is a part of the Old Testament in the bible. A third
similarity between Judaism and Christianity is the city of Jerusalem. Jerusalem, a holy place, is the
location of the Second Temple in which the Jewish people used to worship. Jerusalem is also a
Christian holy land, where Jesus preached to his people. There are many similarities between
Judaism and Christianity.
Body Paragraph 2 & 3
Body Paragraph 2
Similarity Sentence (Topic Sentence)
Something that is similar between Judaism and Islam is _______
Similarity 1
Evidence Sentence
If you are finished, you will be
Similarity 2
creating an Islamic Tile.
Evidence Sentence
Similarity 3
Evidence Sentence
Similarity 4
Evidence Sentence
Concluding Sentence
Body Paragraph 3
Similarity Sentence (Topic Sentence)
Something that is similar between Christianity and Islam is _______
Similarity 1
Evidence Sentence
Similarity 2
Evidence Sentence
Concluding Sentence
Argument/Claim:
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity are similar.
Introduction Paragraph
(Thesis Statement)
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity are all monotheistic religions, meaning they only believe in one
God.
What did we talk about in our body paragraphs? Those go into your Introduction.
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity are all monotheistic religions, meaning they only believe in one God. A
comparison of Judaism and Christianity, Judaism and Islam and Christianity and Islam reveals they have
many similarities like their holy books, holy places, beliefs and practices. The following paragraphs will
describe some of these similarities.
Concluding Paragraph
Repeat your Introduction in slightly different words