1. World Literature Lesson Two English with Mrs. Francis

2. foundation- (n) Philosophy- (n) divinity- (n) frame- (n)

3. monotheism- (n) polytheism- (n) religion - (n) humanity - (n)

4.  Humans have a deep desire to understand their reason for existing and other mysteries of life.  Religion has helped many to explain things such as:  The origin of life  The existence of a supernatural power  The purpose of life  The relationship between divinity & humanity  The relationship between the individual & her/his community  The end of life

5.  Religion also helps a civilization to set standards for the community.  Decide what is valuable.  Set guidelines for behavior.

6.  Sacred literature educates and bonds people.  Sacred beliefs show up in ordinary stories, songs, poems, and other types of literature.

7. 1. Animism 2. Shinto 3. Hinduism 4. Judaism 5. Buddhism 6. Confucianism 7. Taoism 8. Christianity 9. Islam

8.  Helpful Vocabulary  Three purposes that religion serves in our society  Connection between religion and literature  9 major world belief systems. Check www.englishfrancis.wordpress.com for anything you missed.www.englishfrancis.wordpress.com

9. Read the sacred stories from Animism.  Use the reading to complete the graphic organizer. Look up the helpful vocabulary for this lesson. Add the definitions that relate to today’s lesson to your notes. Extra credit - Based on the reading, what do you think Animists believe?