Do Now – 11/10 & 11/12 Word of the Day: Divisive – causing divide, disagreement, or hostility between people or groups of people Part 1: What is a divisive force in our society? What is a unifying force in our society? Part 2: How could religion be a unifying force? How could religion also be a divisive force? HW: Finish Analysis Questions on the Qur’an/Map Quiz Next Class Do Now: Islamic Art (20 min) Quran Analysis & Readers’ Theatre (45 min) Map Completion (15 min) Exit Ticket (5 min)

Objectives Essential Questions SWBAT analyze excerpts from the Qur'an in order to uncover core beliefs of Islam. What does the Qur’an say about proper actions by followers of Islam? Is religion a unifying or divisive force? Our Goals

Is religion a unifying or divisive force?

Opening Discussion What was the Arabian Peninsula like BEFORE Muhammad & the rise of Islam? How did he change it? What is the Qur’an? How was the Qur’an written?

The Qur’an: Gallery Walk Step 1: From the text: Using the graphic organizer, “remix” at least five excerpts from the Qur’an into a tweet. Step 2: My thoughts: Which of the following topics does this excerpt inform you about? Explain your response. Characteristics of Allah Social life/society Religious practices Attitude towards Jews, Christians, and other non-Muslim people Islamic perspective on fighting & warfare

Syria Afghanistan Iran Iraq Jordan Pakistan UAE

Exit Ticket Using what you have learned from the Qur’an, describe what it means to be a Muslim to someone who has no background knowledge of the religion. HW: Finish Analysis Questions on the Qur’an/Map Quiz Next Class