Choose TWO belief systems (or religions) and.. Historical Context: The world has many different belief systems and religions. Each is different but each greatly influences the lives of those who practice that belief system. Task: Choose TWO belief systems (or religions) and.. Describe their main beliefs and/or practices. Evaluate the affects this belief system has on the lives of those who practice it.

TOTAL NUMBER OF PARAGRAPHS INTRO BODY 1: BELIEF SYSTEM 1 (beliefs and impact) BODY 2: BELIEF SYSTEM 2 (beliefs and impact) CONCLUSION

FOR INTRO Provide About 3 sentences of background information (W’s) LAST SENTENCE—thesis statement (one sentence only)

THESIS STATEMENT TIPS: Take the major key words from task 1 and 2 Name the beliefs systems PICK A KEY WORD: Choose one if the belief systems affect the people the same; Choose two if the belief systems differ in how they affect the people: Positive Negative Good Bad Fair Unfair

BODY PARAGRAPHS TEAL strategies T: introduce the belief and affect of the belief on it’s followers E: describe the major beliefs; USE KEY WORDS A: explain how the beliefs impact its followers POSITIVELY or NEGATIVELY– pick a side! L: Closing sentence: links to the topic sentence or the next paragraph

CONCLUSION Restate/rewrite thesis from intro. Summarize major points about the two belief systems Closing sentence

WORDS/PHRASES NO TO USE: I think../I believe.. In this essay I will be talking about/writing In conclusion.. As you can see In my opinion