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Religion in Life of Pi. I can read an excerpt (section) from Life of Pi I with a small group and discuss religious characteristics we find in the text.
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Religion in Life of Pi I can read an excerpt (section) from Life of PiI with a small group and discuss religious characteristics we find in the text. I can locate and log examples of specific religious characteristics (including symbols, rituals and practices) in the text on a recording form. I can deepen my understanding of 3 religions: Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam.
Religions Journal Response: What do you know about Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam?
Life of Pi Excerpt As we read Ch. 15 together, underline any evidence that helps you figure out what religion the man practices. So…what religion does he practice and how do you know? Watch segment from Life of Pi
Expert Reading Groups • Read your excerpt from Life of Pi. • Ch. 16 – Hinduism • Ch. 17 – Christianity • Ch. 18-20 – Islam As you read, look for textual evidence of: • Characteristics of that religion (beliefs, symbols, rituals, figures, etc.) • How the narrator feels about the religion • Discuss your findings with your expert group. Be sure that everyone in your group has a clear understanding of the religion from what you have read.
Learning Targets • I can create a graphic that identifies similarities and differences between Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam. • I can work effectively (on task, productive) with a group to deepen my understanding of Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam.
Diverse Religious Trios 1. Form a trio with one expert from each religion: • Hinduism • Christianity • Islam 2. Share out your findings with your group. 3. Create a Venn Diagram that demonstrates the similarities and differences between the three religions. WHEN DONE: Answer the following question in your journal. What do you think might happen when believers of these 3 religions all meet? Will they get along? Why or why not? Use evidence from the reading and your chart to support your answer.
How to set up your diagram Put what all 3 have in common here