Islamic Studies 8A-2020-21 Assignments
- Instructor
- Mrs. Rana Al-Sabawi
- Term
- 2020-2021 School Year
- Department
- Middle School
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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During our hybrid schedule students will be required to maintain student planners. A student planner is a planner given to students in order to create organization and better communication. With these planners being a part of the classroom experience, students are more likely to keep track of their assignments, set personal goals, and enhance communication between teachers, students and parents.
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Complete the assignment given yesterday (unit 12.0) and turn it in. All questions can be answered by viewing the attached links.
Please listen to Jena Shaker Asad's grandmother interview with WRAL local news in 2014.
https://www.wral.com/raleigh-family-loses-dozens-to-gaza-violence/13832639/
Please listen to Jena Shaker Asad's grandmother interview with WRAL local news in 2014.
https://www.wral.com/raleigh-family-loses-dozens-to-gaza-violence/13832639/
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Provide the definition for the ISV words.
illustrate those who do not have to fast
Outline things that need to be avoided when fasting
Demonstrate the way in which the Eid celebration impacts the life of a Muslim
illustrate those who do not have to fast
Outline things that need to be avoided when fasting
Demonstrate the way in which the Eid celebration impacts the life of a Muslim
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illustrate those who do not have to fast
Outline things that need to be avoided when fasting
Demonstrate the way in which the Eid celebration impacts the life of a Muslim
Outline things that need to be avoided when fasting
Demonstrate the way in which the Eid celebration impacts the life of a Muslim
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Look at the video and answer the questions related to 5 Things You Should Do This Ramadan.
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illustrate those who do not have to fast
Outline things that need to be avoided when fasting
Demonstrate the way in which the Eid celebration impacts the life of a Muslim
Outline things that need to be avoided when fasting
Demonstrate the way in which the Eid celebration impacts the life of a Muslim
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Look at the attached video and identify 10 Things You Should Never Do In Ramadan! Write the ten things down on the attached google document and turn in.
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Understand why Muslims fast during Ramadan
Explain the spiritual significance of fasting
List the things a Muslim avoids while fasting
Explain the terms suhur and iftaar
Explain the spiritual significance of fasting
List the things a Muslim avoids while fasting
Explain the terms suhur and iftaar
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Understand the Islamic meaning of fasting and some of the general rules related to fasting during the month of Ramadan. The questions in this unit will cover sections 9 - 15.
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View the video attached to the assignment (What Happens to Your Body When You Fast (During Ramadan) and answer the questions related to the video. This lesson is designed to help you prepare for the month of Ramadan.
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View video: “Yemen: The world's worst humanitarian crisis explained” and answer the questions on the google document work sheet.
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Read through book eleven and find the meaning of the ISV words.
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After reading book eleven in unit 10.0 answer the questions attached below. Don't forget to turn-in your answers.
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Read book eleven "The Messenger's Arrival in Madeenah" and prepare to answer questions on worksheet tomorrow.
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Open google document and take test (part 2)
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Open google document and take test (part 1)
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Review lessons 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4 and prepare for test on Thursday (Mar 11). Test will consists of ISV words and questions related to al-Ba'ath.
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Read through the attached handout and prepare for test on Thursday. Tomorrow we will go over practice test.
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Review and study questions in Unit 9.3 and 9.4 and prepare for quiz next week.
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Read the PDF handout and answer the questions on the worksheet.
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View the vocabulary words and provide the meaning for each word.
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Read soorahs at-Takwir Soorah (81), Al-Infitar Soorah (82) and Al-Inshiqaq (84) and make a list of at least seven things that will occur after the blowing of the trumpet. Put your list on the attached google document.
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List three important lessons that you have learned about zakat. Record your list on the attached google document.
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Review the PDF slides on zakat below and identify the Qur'anic verse and the recipients (those people entitled to receive) zakat. Put your answers of worksheet.
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Open the google document and answer the questions. Don't forget to turn in your work!
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Read the attached worksheet and answer the questions below. Due tomorrow!
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Look at the attached PDF and answer the question in the google document worksheet.
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Complete reading the article posted in unit 8.0 and answer the questions in units 8.0 and 8.1 (How to Practice Gratitude part 2). Part 1 and 2 must be turned in today before 8pm!
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Identify the comprehensive meaning of ibaadah and recognize the difference between inward and outward acts of worship.
Read the attached article entitled "How to Practice Gratitude in Islam" and answer the questions 1 - 7 related to the reading assignment. DUE DATE IS TOMORROW AT 8pm!
Read the attached article entitled "How to Practice Gratitude in Islam" and answer the questions 1 - 7 related to the reading assignment. DUE DATE IS TOMORROW AT 8pm!
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View the attached YouTube video and reflect on the lesson for next week.
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Listen to the attached video and list 10 things that you should be thankful for in your life. List you item on the google document form.
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View the YouTube video "People of the Elephant" and answers the questions in the worksheet.
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Book Ten: To Madeenah (The Messenger’s (saw) Migration)
Study words and prepare for test. The ISV definitions below are very detailed. During the test give a good descriptive definition of each term.
Study words and prepare for test. The ISV definitions below are very detailed. During the test give a good descriptive definition of each term.
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Study practice quiz in unit 7.3 and prepare for quiz next week! Have a great weekend!
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Understand that life in Makkah was difficult for the early Muslims! Explain how the Prophet (pbuh) escaped Makkah! State the incidents the occurred in the cave of Thawr.
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Check your knowledge about the seerah. Read the questions on work sheet and give your answer.
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View the the attached video and identify three lessons that should be realized about the story.
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Selfie Dysmorphia: How social media filters are distorting beauty
View the attached video entitled, “Selfie Dysmorphia: How social media filters are distorting beauty”, and answer the questions below.
View the attached video entitled, “Selfie Dysmorphia: How social media filters are distorting beauty”, and answer the questions below.
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Read the handout entitled, Technology and Social Media on pages 144 - 145 and answer the following questions below.
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Read handout (page 22 - 23) and answer questions on worksheet.
The Seerah (Prophetic Biography) module is designed to acquaint students with the life and noble teachings of the Prophet Muhammad with its primary and secondary sources. Students will trace the life history of our beloved prophet Muhammad in Makka from the days before the advent of Islam; known as the time of ignorance, to the different phases of revelation and prophet-hood.
Learning Objectives:
- Better understand the Qur'an. The Quran is a very profound book and it cannot be understood without context.
- Where needed, Seerah provides the context
To have comprehensive knowledge about the Prophet like knowing his lineage, his birth, his early life, and the methods he adopted in his Da‘wah (Islamic call) at the beginning of his mission. This kind of knowledge brings one closer to the Prophet and fills one’s heart with love for him.
- To know his way of dealing with all matters
- To learn about the miracles of the Prophet - something that strengthens a person's faith and makes it increase.
- Also learn about the lives of the companions
- Understand the sufferings and sacrifices of the companions
The Seerah (Prophetic Biography) module is designed to acquaint students with the life and noble teachings of the Prophet Muhammad with its primary and secondary sources. Students will trace the life history of our beloved prophet Muhammad in Makka from the days before the advent of Islam; known as the time of ignorance, to the different phases of revelation and prophet-hood.
Learning Objectives:
- Better understand the Qur'an. The Quran is a very profound book and it cannot be understood without context.
- Where needed, Seerah provides the context
To have comprehensive knowledge about the Prophet like knowing his lineage, his birth, his early life, and the methods he adopted in his Da‘wah (Islamic call) at the beginning of his mission. This kind of knowledge brings one closer to the Prophet and fills one’s heart with love for him.
- To know his way of dealing with all matters
- To learn about the miracles of the Prophet - something that strengthens a person's faith and makes it increase.
- Also learn about the lives of the companions
- Understand the sufferings and sacrifices of the companions
Due:
Read handout and answer questions on worksheet.
The Seerah (Prophetic Biography) module is designed to acquaint students with the life and noble teachings of the Prophet Muhammad with its primary and secondary sources. Students will trace the life history of our beloved prophet Muhammad in Makka from the days before the advent of Islam; known as the time of ignorance, to the different phases of revelation and prophet-hood.
Learning Objectives:
- Better understand the Qur'an. The Quran is a very profound book and it cannot be understood without context.
- Where needed, Seerah provides the context
To have comprehensive knowledge about the Prophet like knowing his lineage, his birth, his early life, and the methods he adopted in his Da‘wah (Islamic call) at the beginning of his mission. This kind of knowledge brings one closer to the Prophet and fills one’s heart with love for him.
- To know his way of dealing with all matters
- To learn about the miracles of the Prophet - something that strengthens a person's faith and makes it increase.
- Also learn about the lives of the companions
- Understand the sufferings and sacrifices of the companions
The Seerah (Prophetic Biography) module is designed to acquaint students with the life and noble teachings of the Prophet Muhammad with its primary and secondary sources. Students will trace the life history of our beloved prophet Muhammad in Makka from the days before the advent of Islam; known as the time of ignorance, to the different phases of revelation and prophet-hood.
Learning Objectives:
- Better understand the Qur'an. The Quran is a very profound book and it cannot be understood without context.
- Where needed, Seerah provides the context
To have comprehensive knowledge about the Prophet like knowing his lineage, his birth, his early life, and the methods he adopted in his Da‘wah (Islamic call) at the beginning of his mission. This kind of knowledge brings one closer to the Prophet and fills one’s heart with love for him.
- To know his way of dealing with all matters
- To learn about the miracles of the Prophet - something that strengthens a person's faith and makes it increase.
- Also learn about the lives of the companions
- Understand the sufferings and sacrifices of the companions
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Read handout and answer questions on worksheet.
The Seerah (Prophetic Biography) module is designed to acquaint students with the life and noble teachings of the Prophet Muhammad with its primary and secondary sources. Students will trace the life history of our beloved prophet Muhammad in Makka from the days before the advent of Islam; known as the time of ignorance, to the different phases of revelation and prophet-hood.
Learning Objectives:
- Better understand the Qur'an. The Quran is a very profound book and it cannot be understood without context.
- Where needed, Seerah provides the context
To have comprehensive knowledge about the Prophet like knowing his lineage, his birth, his early life, and the methods he adopted in his Da‘wah (Islamic call) at the beginning of his mission. This kind of knowledge brings one closer to the Prophet and fills one’s heart with love for him.
- To know his way of dealing with all matters
- To learn about the miracles of the Prophet - something that strengthens a person's faith and makes it increase.
- Also learn about the lives of the companions
- Understand the sufferings and sacrifices of the companions
The Seerah (Prophetic Biography) module is designed to acquaint students with the life and noble teachings of the Prophet Muhammad with its primary and secondary sources. Students will trace the life history of our beloved prophet Muhammad in Makka from the days before the advent of Islam; known as the time of ignorance, to the different phases of revelation and prophet-hood.
Learning Objectives:
- Better understand the Qur'an. The Quran is a very profound book and it cannot be understood without context.
- Where needed, Seerah provides the context
To have comprehensive knowledge about the Prophet like knowing his lineage, his birth, his early life, and the methods he adopted in his Da‘wah (Islamic call) at the beginning of his mission. This kind of knowledge brings one closer to the Prophet and fills one’s heart with love for him.
- To know his way of dealing with all matters
- To learn about the miracles of the Prophet - something that strengthens a person's faith and makes it increase.
- Also learn about the lives of the companions
- Understand the sufferings and sacrifices of the companions
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the best type of friend a person should make
- Explain the importance of keeping the company of good people
- State the qualities of a good friend
- to be able to demonstrate that having good manners is a quality of a friend.
- to be able to explain that having modesty and accepting advice are qualities of a friend.
- to be able to illustrate the importance of following the prophetic advice when choosing friends.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
To understand the essential points in preparing an oral presentation
To understand the key elements of delivery of messages in oral presentations
To appreciate the nature of Google Slides as a way of presenting the world
To develop more effective presentation skills
To understand the essential points in preparing an oral presentation
To understand the key elements of delivery of messages in oral presentations
To appreciate the nature of Google Slides as a way of presenting the world
To develop more effective presentation skills
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Instructions: Open the attached video in this unit and select two presentations to view and grade. After viewing the slides and listening to the presentations identify two things that you liked about the presentation and two things that need to be improved.
Write the title of the presentation and the student of students that gave the oral presentation. Students will not be allowed to know who critiqued their slides and presentation - the grades are for my eyes only!
Attached to this unit is a copy of the guidelines for the MH slides and the presentations. Fill out the form below once you are ready to grade.
Write the title of the presentation and the student of students that gave the oral presentation. Students will not be allowed to know who critiqued their slides and presentation - the grades are for my eyes only!
Attached to this unit is a copy of the guidelines for the MH slides and the presentations. Fill out the form below once you are ready to grade.
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Develop google slides: Use five paragraph essay to develop slides. Look at attached guidelines to help structure slides correctly. Students can use blank google slides attached and start developing your slides. Slides are not due until next week!
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Learning OBJECTIVES
• Explain the conditions that led to the cultural blending in Islamic civilization.
• Trace the growth of cities and the importance of trade routes in the Muslim world.
• Describe Muslim contributions to world civilization in learning and scholarship, science and technology, mathematics, medicine, the arts, and recreation.
• Explain the influence of Muslim cultural contributions on medieval Europe.
• Explain the conditions that led to the cultural blending in Islamic civilization.
• Trace the growth of cities and the importance of trade routes in the Muslim world.
• Describe Muslim contributions to world civilization in learning and scholarship, science and technology, mathematics, medicine, the arts, and recreation.
• Explain the influence of Muslim cultural contributions on medieval Europe.
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Learning Objectives:
- Understand correct format for a five paragraph essay.
- Develop descriptive title of topic that reflects contents of essay.
- Identify components of introduction paragraph that includes hook, thesis statement and general information about the essay.
- Identify part of main body paragraphs that include topic sentence, supportive sentences, and transition sentences.
- Develop conclusion paragraph with synthesis, proposal or anecdote.
Instruction: Cut and paste five paragraph essay on to blank document and submit for grade. Make sure you indent sentences and structor essay with proper format.
- Understand correct format for a five paragraph essay.
- Develop descriptive title of topic that reflects contents of essay.
- Identify components of introduction paragraph that includes hook, thesis statement and general information about the essay.
- Identify part of main body paragraphs that include topic sentence, supportive sentences, and transition sentences.
- Develop conclusion paragraph with synthesis, proposal or anecdote.
Instruction: Cut and paste five paragraph essay on to blank document and submit for grade. Make sure you indent sentences and structor essay with proper format.
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Learning Objectives:
- Understand correct format for a five paragraph essay.
- Develop descriptive title of topic that reflects contents of essay.
- Identify components of introduction paragraph that includes hook, thesis statement and general information about the essay.
- Identify part of main body paragraphs that include topic sentence, supportive sentences, and transition sentences.
Instructions: Open the Five paragraph worksheet and start developing your introduction paragraph. If you like, you can complete your main body paragraphs. Look at example on how to write a five paragraph essay for ideas.
- Understand correct format for a five paragraph essay.
- Develop descriptive title of topic that reflects contents of essay.
- Identify components of introduction paragraph that includes hook, thesis statement and general information about the essay.
- Identify part of main body paragraphs that include topic sentence, supportive sentences, and transition sentences.
Instructions: Open the Five paragraph worksheet and start developing your introduction paragraph. If you like, you can complete your main body paragraphs. Look at example on how to write a five paragraph essay for ideas.
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Learning Objective: Muslim Heritage: Recognize the golden age of Islamic civilization and analyze how Muslims played a major role in contributing towards modern society. Identify some of the discoveries that have had an impact on modern day life and culture.
Read chapter 12 and 13 and answer the questions attached below. The questions will help you understand the main ideas and concepts about the chapter. During the essay phase of our project these questions will assist you in forming ideas for your five-paragraph essay.
Read chapter 12 and 13 and answer the questions attached below. The questions will help you understand the main ideas and concepts about the chapter. During the essay phase of our project these questions will assist you in forming ideas for your five-paragraph essay.
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Learning Objective: Muslim Heritage: Recognize the golden age of Islamic civilization and analyze how Muslims played a major role in contributing towards modern society. Identify some of the discoveries that have had an impact on modern day life and culture.
Read chapter 10 and 11 and answer the questions attached below. The questions will help you understand the main ideas and concepts about the chapter. During the essay phase of our project these questions will assist you in forming ideas for your five-paragraph essay.
Read chapter 10 and 11 and answer the questions attached below. The questions will help you understand the main ideas and concepts about the chapter. During the essay phase of our project these questions will assist you in forming ideas for your five-paragraph essay.
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Learning Objective: Muslim Heritage: Recognize the golden age of Islamic civilization and analyze how Muslims played a major role in contributing towards modern society. Identify some of the discoveries that have had an impact on modern day life and culture.
Read chapter 8 and 9 and answer the questions attached below. The questions will help you understand the main ideas and concepts about the chapter. During the essay phase of our project these questions will assist you in forming ideas for your five-paragraph essay.
Read chapter 8 and 9 and answer the questions attached below. The questions will help you understand the main ideas and concepts about the chapter. During the essay phase of our project these questions will assist you in forming ideas for your five-paragraph essay.
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Learning Objective: Muslim Heritage: Recognize the golden age of Islamic civilization and analyze how Muslims played a major role in contributing towards modern society. Identify some of the discoveries that have had an impact on modern day life and culture.
Read chapter 7 and 8 and answer the questions attached below. The questions will help you understand the main ideas and concepts about the chapter. During the essay phase of our project these questions will assist you in forming ideas for your five-paragraph essay.
Read chapter 7 and 8 and answer the questions attached below. The questions will help you understand the main ideas and concepts about the chapter. During the essay phase of our project these questions will assist you in forming ideas for your five-paragraph essay.
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Learning Objective: Muslim Heritage: Recognize the golden age of Islamic civilization and analyze how Muslims played a major role in contributing towards modern society. Identify some of the discoveries that have had an impact on modern day life and culture.
Read chapter 4 and 5 and answer the questions attached below. The questions will help you understand the main ideas and concepts about the chapter. During the essay phase of our project these questions will assist you in forming ideas for your five-paragraph essay.
Read chapter 4 and 5 and answer the questions attached below. The questions will help you understand the main ideas and concepts about the chapter. During the essay phase of our project these questions will assist you in forming ideas for your five-paragraph essay.
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Learning Objective: Muslim Heritage: Recognize the golden age of Islamic civilization and analyze how Muslims played a major role in contributing towards modern society. Identify some of the discoveries that have had an impact on modern day life and culture.
Read chapter two “An Elegant Hand” (pages 10 – 11) and chapter three “A Paper Empire” (page 12 – 13) and answer the questions below. The questions will help you understand the main ideas about the chapter. During the essay phase of your project these questions will assist you in forming ideas for your five-paragraph essay.
Read chapter two “An Elegant Hand” (pages 10 – 11) and chapter three “A Paper Empire” (page 12 – 13) and answer the questions below. The questions will help you understand the main ideas about the chapter. During the essay phase of your project these questions will assist you in forming ideas for your five-paragraph essay.
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Learning Objective: Muslim Heritage: Recognize the golden age of Islamic civilization and analyze how Muslims played a major role in contributing towards modern society. Identify some of the discoveries that have had an impact on modern day life and culture.
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IS Diagnostic Test Part I and 2
A diagnostic test is a procedure to identify individual student specific areas of weakness and strength in order determine if IS curriculum is being understood or needs to be modified. IS diagnostic test is not incorporated into students yearly academic performance rather it is simply used to evaluate the learning process.
Diagnostic test will be administered beginning of year (BOY), middle of year (MOY) and end of year (EOY). Individual and class score will be analyzed to assess curriculum in order to strengthen learning outcomes.
A diagnostic test is a procedure to identify individual student specific areas of weakness and strength in order determine if IS curriculum is being understood or needs to be modified. IS diagnostic test is not incorporated into students yearly academic performance rather it is simply used to evaluate the learning process.
Diagnostic test will be administered beginning of year (BOY), middle of year (MOY) and end of year (EOY). Individual and class score will be analyzed to assess curriculum in order to strengthen learning outcomes.
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Learning Objective: Recognize the mission of the Prophet, the favor bestowed upon the Believers, and our responsibility towards following him. Identify those Qur'anic verses and saying of the Prophet that clarify his role and importance in Islam so that Muslims understand the importance of following the Prophet's sunnah.
Essential Questions:
- What are the tremendous favors bestowed upon the Believers regarding sending the Messenger (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam)?
- What is the mission of the Messenger (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam)?
- Identify our responsibilities towards following the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam).
- Learn definition of vocabulary words in lesson.
Instructions: Test: Open google document and answer questions pertaining to Ittiba ar-Rasul.
Essential Questions:
- What are the tremendous favors bestowed upon the Believers regarding sending the Messenger (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam)?
- What is the mission of the Messenger (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam)?
- Identify our responsibilities towards following the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam).
- Learn definition of vocabulary words in lesson.
Instructions: Test: Open google document and answer questions pertaining to Ittiba ar-Rasul.
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Open google form and answer questions pertaining to unit 2. Because we are conducting online classes it is important to receive student feedback in order to improve our lessons and sessions.
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Please view attached video and prepare for next weeks lesson concerning hadeeth literature. InshaAllah we will go into further detail next week.
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Understand the difference between the Qur’an and the Sunnah.
Few the attached film and provide answers to the following questions on the worksheet.
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Read handout and answer questions on worksheet. Don't forget to turn in assignment!
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Recite supplication and post on flip grid
due: 9/18/2020
due: 9/18/2020
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Read the attached handout, "Let's Meet Muhammad (pbuh)" and answer the multiple choice work sheet attached to this unit. Don't forget to turn in your work!
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Open google document and take quiz on The Blessing of the Qur'an.
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As Salamu Alaikum, The Sunnah 1.16 is your Async task for Friday. Read attached handout and answer questions on attached google doc. Must be turned in by Friday 8pm!
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As Salamu Alaikum, view video "A Slippery Surface" and answer questions in attached worksheet. Don't forget to turn in task on Google Classroom!
Async Task must be complete by Sunday 11:59pm
Async Task must be complete by Sunday 11:59pm
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- As-Salamu Alaikum students, please view video about the oldest pages of the Qur'an found dating back to 576AD.
- After viewing the video answer the questions attached. THIS TASK IS NOT DUE UNTIL SUNDAY (8/23/20)!
- Have a great weekend!
- After viewing the video answer the questions attached. THIS TASK IS NOT DUE UNTIL SUNDAY (8/23/20)!
- Have a great weekend!