Introduction to World Religions and Belief Systems

I. WRITTEN ACTIVITY
1. Search for 10 famous Muslim Hollywood and Local Celebrities. (1pt. each)
2. Answer Essential Questions on page 84 (5pts each)
3. Answer Guide Questions on page 89 and 94 (5pts each)
4. Explain the following concepts about the Five Pillars of Islam (5pts each)
a. Shahada b. Salat c. Sawm d. Zakat e. Hajj
5. Answer Concept Map on page 85 (5pts each)
6. Why do you think Muslim women have to wear the hijab? Do other religions have the same practice for women?
(5pts)
7. Why is Islam called the “religion of peace”?
8. Do you think a better understanding of Islam can lessen the discrimination experienced by Muslims in society?
Why or why not? (5pts)
9. Fill up the chart with the correct answers:
ISLAMIC SECTS
SECT MAJOR BELIEF LOCATION
Sunni
Shi’a
Sufi

II. GROUP ACTIVITY (Manila Paper): To be presented/reported next week

Group 1: Complete the information needed in the chart:
RELIGION ORIGIN MORALITY PURPOSE DESTINY Views on Women
Judaism
Christianity
Islam

Group 2: Complete Motivational Activity and Concept Map on page 105

III. ASSIGNMENT: TEAM DEBATE

Topic: Claim that Islam/Christianity/Judaism is the only true religion. Support your claim and dispute other’s claims.

Groups:
ISLAM:
Bañes, Martinez, Canoy, Bacan, Relevo, Osio, Balangyao

JUDAISM:
Japson, Cordova, Sabinay, Vallejos, Polgo, Vallespin, Bantigue, Buenaflor

CHRISTIANITY:
Duliano, Macale, Andales, Reyes, Plama, Velez, Colubio, Nala

Rules for the Debate

1. Each group is to agree on two to three significant points of argument.

2. The first group will read the first point of argument. A debate on the validity of that particular point will
ensue, providing others in the group opportunities to elaborate and the opposing group opportunities to
counter.

3. One person speaks at a time. No side discussions!

4. All comments MUST address the previous student comment directly. You may not simply ignore a comment
and shift the argument to an unrelated point.
 5. Each person will credit the source of any statistic, quotation, survey, or other research information AT THE
TIME that source is mentioned during the debate.

Structure for Classroom Debate

Total Time Allowance: 15 minutes

“Islam” Point #1 “Christianity” Objection to Point #1 “Islam” Rebuttal to Point #1

“Islam” Point #2 “Christianity” Objection to Point #2 “Islam” Rebuttal to Point #2

“Islam” Point #3 “Christianity” Objection to Point #3 “Islam” Rebuttal to Point #3

Total Time Allowance: 15 minutes

“Christianity” Point #1 “Judaism” Objection to Point #1 “Christianity” Rebuttal to Point #1

“Christianity” Point #2 “Judaism” Objection to Point #2 “Christianity” Rebuttal to Point #2

“Christianity” Point #3 “Judaism” Objection to Point #3 “Christianity” Rebuttal to Point #3

Total Time Allowance: 15 minutes

“Judaism” Point #1 “Islam” Objection to Point #1 “Judaism” Rebuttal to Point #1

“Judaism” Point #2 “Islam” Objection to Point #2 “Judaism” Rebuttal to Point #2

“Judaism” Point #3 “Islam” Objection to Point #3 “Judaism” Rebuttal to Point #3

Total Time Allowance: 3 minutes

Islam/Christianity/Judaism Concluding Remarks

Debate Etiquette

1. Team members must meet together in preparation for the debate, so they can work together as an effective
team. Practice, practice, practice!

2. All members of each side must participate in the debate.

3. Do not read your materials.

4. You may bring some brief notes, but you may not read them.

5. Maintain good eye contact with the audience.

6. Use proper language and be polite in referring to your opposing team.

7. The team should write the topic on the board before class begins, listing the names of each presenter and
debater in a clear fashion.
 Levels of Performance

Criteria 1 2 3 4

1. Organization and Unclear in most Clear in some Mostly clear and Completely clear
Clarity: parts parts but not orderly in all and orderly
viewpoints and over all parts presentation
responses are outlined
both clearly and
orderly.

2. Use of Arguments: Few or no Some relevant Many reasons Most relevant

reasons are given to relevant reasons reasons given given: fairly reasons given in
support viewpoint. given relevant support

3. Use of Examples and Few or no Some relevant Many Most relevant

Facts: relevant examples/facts examples/facts supporting examples
examples and facts are supporting given given: fairly and facts given
given to support examples/facts relevant
reasons, with references

4. Use of Rebuttal: No effective Few effective Some effective Many effective

arguments made by the counter- counter- counter- counter-arguments
other teams are arguments made arguments made arguments made made
responded to and dealt
with effectively.

5. Presentation Style: Few style Few style All style features All style features
tone of voice, use of features were features were were used, most were used
gestures, and level of used; not used but they convincingly convincingly
enthusiasm are convincingly were used
convincing to audience. convincingly

Total: ______ Score = Total x 5 = ________