1. Essential Questions - How do people make sense of their world? - Why do belief systems bring people together or pull them apart? - Are the world’s belief systems more similar than different? - What impact do belief systems have on society? How do belief systems shape the society and culture? - How do belief systems influence people’s ideas and in turn actions?

2. Lesson #14 Worksheet # Worksheet # Agenda: 1. Religious Leaders Conference – Socratic Seminar A. On-demand Writing Task Agenda: 1. Religious Leaders Conference – Socratic Seminar A. On-demand Writing Task Daily Question: Are the world’s belief systems more similar than different?  Take out your paper and read it over and make ONE note-card of ideas you would like to share – this should include your thesis, topic sentences and at least two examples.

3. Lesson #14 Worksheet # Worksheet # Agenda: 1. Religious Leaders Conference – Socratic Seminar A. On-demand Writing Task Agenda: 1. Religious Leaders Conference – Socratic Seminar A. On-demand Writing Task Daily Question: Are the world’s belief systems more similar than different? What worked well last Socratic seminar? What could be done better this Socratic seminar? What do you need from your classmates to feel comfortable participating?

4. Lesson #14 Worksheet # Worksheet # Agenda: 1. Religious Leaders Conference – Socratic Seminar A. On-demand Writing Task Agenda: 1. Religious Leaders Conference – Socratic Seminar A. On-demand Writing Task Daily Question: Are the world’s belief systems more similar than different?  Pre-write 1. How do people make sense of their world? 2. Why do belief systems bring people together or pull them apart? 3. Are the world’s belief systems more similar than different? 4. What impact do belief systems have on society? How do belief systems shape the society and culture? 5. How do belief systems influence people’s ideas and in turn actions?

5. Lesson #14 Worksheet # Worksheet # Agenda: 1. Religious Leaders Conference – Socratic Seminar A. On-demand Writing Task Agenda: 1. Religious Leaders Conference – Socratic Seminar A. On-demand Writing Task Daily Question: Are the world’s belief systems more similar than different? GUIDELINES 1.Teacher doesn’t talk (unless absolutely necessary) 2.One student is chosen to start by answering the questions 3.When the student is done, the student calls on another student (either because the student is raising his/her hand or if no one’s hand is raised then calls on a student at random) 4.Conversation continues in this way by repeating #3  Conference Discussion Questions: 1. How do people make sense of their world? 2. Why do belief systems bring people together or pull them apart? 3. Are the world’s belief systems more similar than different? 4. What impact do belief systems have on society? How do belief systems shape the society and culture? 5. How do belief systems influence people’s ideas and in turn actions?

6. Lesson #14 Worksheet # Worksheet # Agenda: 1. Religious Leaders Conference – Socratic Seminar A. On-demand Writing Task Agenda: 1. Religious Leaders Conference – Socratic Seminar A. On-demand Writing Task Daily Question: Are the world’s belief systems more similar than different?  Directions:  Read The Historical Context  Read The Quotation  Read The Question  Read The Assignment  Be sure to follow all of the directions bulleted in The Assignment  The Quotation: “Even though belief systems may look so different, in reality they are really very similar.” Agree or disagree with this quote. You can answer the question both ways, so you will have to decide what is your perspective.  The Question: Are the world’s belief systems more similar than different?

7. Lesson #14 Worksheet # Worksheet # Agenda: 1. Religious Leaders Conference – Socratic Seminar A. On-demand Writing Task Agenda: 1. Religious Leaders Conference – Socratic Seminar A. On-demand Writing Task Daily Question: Are the world’s belief systems more similar than different?  None (unless you need to finish your Research Paper)