1. What you will need: Chromebook Pencil Binder paper from Friday
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

2. Today’s Objective
Students will explain how the Monotheistic religions are similar in an essay.
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3. 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.

4. Connecting Words/Phrases
Write your essay!
3rd Body Paragraph
Similarities sentence
Evidence sentence #1
Explanation sentence
(connecting word) Evidence sentence #2
Concluding Paragraph
Restate Thesis
Summarize Body Paragraph 1
Summarize Body Paragraph 2
Summarize Body Paragraph 3
Final Statement
Introduction Paragraph
Sentence about many different religions in the world
Introduce the Three Monotheistic Religions
What is monotheistic?
Thesis Statement
1st Body Paragraph
Similarities sentence
Evidence sentence #1
Explanation sentence
(connecting word) Evidence sentence #2
2nd Body Paragraph
Connecting Words/Phrases
Similarly,
Additionally.
Like (religion previously discussed), (next religion) also deals with (item).
Likewise,

5. Important Texts- holy book, book of morals, etc Torah Ten Commandments
Highlighter Code:
Yellow: Similarities between Judaism and Christianity
Green: Similarities between Judaism and Islam
Pink: Similarities between Christianity and Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Important Texts- holy book, book of morals, etc
Torah
Ten Commandments
10 Commandments
Bible (New and Old)
Quran
Important People- founders, Prophets, etc.
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
Vatican
Mecca
Kaaba
Arafat
Beliefs and Practices-moral behaviours, daily practices, dress, education, etc.
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
Holy Symbol (draw)

6. Choose your similarities
What is similar between Judaism and Christianity?
Something that is similar between Judaism and Christianity is ____
What is similar between Christianity and Islam?
Something that is similar between Christianity and Islam is ____
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!

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Body Paragraph 1
Similarity 3
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)
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)
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.

11. Body Paragraph 2 & 3
Body Paragraph 2
Similarity Sentence (Topic Sentence)
Something that is similar between Judaism and Islam is _______
Similarity 1
Evidence Sentence
Similarity 2
Similarity 3
Similarity 4
Concluding Sentence
Body Paragraph 3
Something that is similar between Christianity and Islam is _______
If you are finished, you will be creating an Islamic Tile.

12. 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