CPWC Day 25 - Monotheism

Objective:  Describe the similarities and differences of the Abrahamic religions.

Task:   When you arrive to class, please continue the close reading of "Heirs of Abraham."

1. Highlight key ideas
2. Circle vocabulary terms
3. Write a ? next to any points that you don't understand
4. Put a * & explanation next to any points that connect to previous learning

After you finish the reading assignment, please fill out the Venn diagram and define the terms on your note sheet.  When you've finished, please get out a computer and use the map games to study for your quiz or work on the unit 3 homework.

Next, we'll discuss the reading and complete a flow chart illustrating the common origins of the three monotheistic faiths.  We'll also explore the Sunni-Shia split.

Finally, we'll end class with a game to review for the map quiz.

Homework:  

• Past Due- Chapter 19, section 2 reading notes due
• Past Due - Unit 2 map outline on tracing paper
• Past Due- Labeled North Africa map (from packet)
• Past Due- Labeled Southwest Asia map (from packet)
• Past Due - Chapter 22, section 1 reading notes due
• Past Due - Chapter 22, section 2 reading notes due
• Past Due - Labeled Transcaucasia & Central Asia map (from packet)
• TODAY - Chapter 22, section 3 reading notes due
• Thursday, March 12 - Chapter 16, sections 2 & 3 reading notes due
• Friday, March 13 - Unit 3 reading quiz (reading notes may be used)
• Monday, March 16 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Wednesday, March 18 - Unit 3 Test (open notebook) 
• Thursday, March 19 - Field Trip Permission slips due to Mrs. Friday by 3:00
• Tuesday, March 31 - Mid-Term Exam
• Friday, April 24 - Field trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYC

Extending class discussion:

• "The Partisans of Ali: Series Overview" (NPR, 2/2007)