Completion of Islam In-Depth Study

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End of Islam Objectives Grid


Feel free to start working on Learning Goals #1 and #2

Buddhism and Hinduism Rubrics

Paper 2 Markbands


Please make sure to add comments (areas of strength/weakness)

Sub Plans

Sub Plans

Theme 4  (you will have to open the powerpoint using Google Slides )

Calendar

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Approaching the Qur'an

1. Read the Introduction to Michael Sells' book, Approaching the Qur'an
2. Read the selections from his book here. Consider what values are taught to Muslims from these selections.
3. Complete the handout on selections from the Qur'an and Hadith - analyzing the meaning of the passages and considering how this would impact the lives on contemporary Muslims.

NEXT CLASS:Be prepared to be held accountable for the following:

1. author's purpose for writing the book 
2. translation problems 
3. Topics addressed and discussed (Meccan and Medinan Suras)
4. values and key concepts taught to Muslims 
5. Completion of the handout

Internal Assessment Interviews...

Suggestions for conducting interviews

In some cases there may be a need to conduct interviews with members of various faith communities. This may be done at the beginning of the process after the research question has been decided. However, accessibility and the willingness of potential interviewees should be borne in mind prior to deciding what the research question should be. The following list is a guide to help students when preparing for any such interview.

• Always keep the research question in mind.
• Always prepare questions in advance.
• Avoid repetition of questions.
• Consider sending questions to the interviewee in advance as this could lead to better responses.
• Try to arrange questions so that they lead the conversation progressively to an exploration of the key question. (However, be prepared to adapt these questions in the course of an interview and be responsive to the flow of the conversation.)
• Consider choosing a setting for the interview that contributes to a relaxed environment.
• Do not be afraid to interview someone more than once if the opportunity or need arises.
• Guarantee the interviewee confidentiality and gain his or her permission.

Chapel Hill shooting of three students

Shooting in Chapel Hill

Gillian/Sydney audio clips

Clip 1

Clip 2

Clip 3

Clip 4

Clip 5

**commentary can be found on Gillian's blog

Visit My Mosque campaign in Great Britain: NPR

http://www.npr.org/2015/02/09/384875895/-visit-my-mosque-campaign-builds-bridges-in-britain

Huston Smith Islam Chapter

Huston Smith: Islam

Begin your reading of Smith. You task is to focus on the main ideas of each of Smith’s sections. For each section (the Bolded Titles within the chapters) you are to come up with the FIVE main ideas of that section. To do this you are to make a question out of the heading – the five points should address the question or help answer the question. When you complete the section, you are to develop a thesis statement / summary of the section. Post your responses on your blog. 

**Page numbers are not PDF page numbers but "Book" page numbers ** (I hope that makes sense)

Part I: page 3-22 (ending at “The Standing Miracle”) Week of 2/9

Part II: page 23 (start with the standing miracle) – 46 (ending at the Five Pillars) Week of 2/16

Part III: page 47(start with Five Pillars) – 74(ending with Sufism) Week of 2/23

Part IV: page 75 (start with Sufism) – through the end. Week of 3/1

Critical Commentary: How does religion affect people's lives?

What should our (my) critical commentary include?

1. A clear, insightful response to the question
2. Evidence that you know and understand how this question pertains to Muslims - this will include specific facts, analysis/critical thinking, and commentary from the group members. 
3. Questions that were asked during student interviews and commentary on responses given. 
4. Integration (Connection) of evidence: examining how the question relates to Muslims in comparison to MHS society. 

Videos can be done solo or as a group. Everyone MUST participate. 

Interviews & Critical Commentary should be uploaded and a link (or links) should be posted in the comments section below. 

Due Date: Before class on 2/11

Interview Questions - Post under comments

Please identify which section you created questions for

Koran by Heart Documentary

Koran by Heart

Objective: to reflect on and analyze the nuances of the Islamic religion and Muslim culture, emphasizing why this competition is so important to the contestants and their families.

When viewing the Film: Students should observe the situations the children in Koran by Heart find themselves in during the recitation competition: some traveled alone and made great sacrifices to be there; some didn't do as well as expected; and some did quite well.

 Character Selection: Students will choose one of the contestants and consider their day-to-day life outside of the competition. What was their life like before and what will it be like after? Again, consider the sacrifices they and their families made to get them there. Look deeper than just the contest, how did this affect their day-to-day life?

Assignment: Write a Reflection Paper: Each student will write a short reflection in the voice of the character they selected that focuses on the trials and tribulations they faced in their life leading up to the contest considering the following: how their lives changed when it was decided they would compete; how they felt during the competition; their family and community’s reaction to their victory or loss. Quality papers will include evidence of a knowledge and understanding of the objective.

2/2 Rituals in Class Assignment (Due Date: 2/3)

Task: You are to visit a blog of your peer's and look over their "Rituals" and do the following:
1. FIRST: Comment on their post
2. SECOND:Expand on their answers/findings
3. THIRD: link their research to your own findings.

• Please do this for 3 "sub-themes". I would like for each sub-theme to come from a different person. 
• I should find this task completed under the "comments" section 
• You can complete this task in essay form, bullet-list -  I do not have a preference.
• NOTE: An "A" on this task would bring in key concepts, specific examples (Specific Factual Information) and provide insight/analysis in their response(s)
• You are also able to do this to a comment left by someone before you - make sure that you look at the original post and refer to it as well. 

Comment: a verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction.
Expand: to give a fuller version or account of 
Link: a relationship between two things or situations, especially where one thing affects the other.