Watch all the videos and take notes on the following aspects of each religion:

1. Beliefs/Ethics
   • What beliefs do people in this religion hold to make sense of the universe and our place in it? What rules do they follow?
2. Community
   • What is daily life like in this religion?
3. Central Stories
   • What stories does this religion base its faith on?

4. Rituals

• What ceremonies do people in this religion practice? (i.e. Fasting, Prayer, Holidays, etc.)

5. Symbols

• What objects, actions, people, or places are considered sacred? Why?

Argumentative Essay

Now it's time to prove your knowledge! Your goal is to write an argumentative essay stating whether the two religions you picked are more similar or more different. REMEMBER ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS USE FACTS NOT OPINIONS TO ARGUE (PROVE) WHICH POINT IS TURE.

outline (graphic Organizer)

• Introduction (3-4 sentences)
  1. Claim stating what you are arguing
  2. 2 reasons for arguing that claim and a counter claim

• 3 Body Paragraphs
  • Paragraph 1 (first Reason)
    • Topic sentence stating the reason
    • 3 supporting details
    • Closing sentence
  • Paragraph 2 (Second Reason)
    • Topic sentence stating the reason
    • 3 supporting details
    • Closing sentence
  • Paragraph 3 (Counter Claim)
    • Topic sentence stating the counter claim
    • 3 supporting sentences proving why the counterclaim is invalid
    • Closing sentence

• Conclusion
  • Topic sentence restating the claim
  • 3 sentences (1 restating each body paragraph)
  • Closing sentence