Exploring World Religions

Lesson 14
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ELA

Unit 7

3rd Grade

Lesson 14 of 19

Objective


Explain the five pillars of Islam and why each pillar is important. 

Readings and Materials


  • Book: One World, Many Religions: The Ways We Worship by Mary Pope Osborne  pp. 30 – 35

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Target Task


Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains why pilgrimages are an important part of the Islamic religion?

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Sample Response

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Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

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Writing Prompt

Explain the five pillars of Islam. Why are they each an important part of the religion?

Key Questions


  • Why was the Koran important in Muslim communities?
  • How do the illustrations on pp. 30-32 help a reader better understand the role of prayer in the Islamic faith?
  • Explain the five pillars of Islam. Why are they each an important part of the religion?
  • Why is Mecca an important part of the Muslim faith?
  • Explain the similarities and differences between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.

Vocabulary


sympathy

n.

caring about someone else's grief or misfortune

pilgrimage

n.

a special journey to a sacred place 

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Common Core Standards


  • RI.3.3 — Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause/effect.

Supporting Standards

L.3.4
RF.3.3
RF.3.4
RI.3.1
RI.3.4
RI.3.10
SL.3.1
W.3.10

Next

Explain what both authors want a reader to know and understand about the key beliefs and aspects of Islam.

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