Challenge+2

Challenge #2 1. Copy and paste these instructions to your team's page.

2. Read "The Beatitudes" as found in Matthew 15: 1 - 12 [|The Beatitudes: Matthew 5: 1 - 12]. Also, read through the two explanations of the Beatitudes found on the wiki's "Beatitudes" page.
 * Discuss what you have read in your team.
 * As a team, construct a list of synonyms for the words "Blessed" and "Happy" - you can make two separate lists, upload a table, or do a word web or mind map - be creative! You can start with what is in your heads, and add to this using an online tool such as [|Synonyms online].
 * __ Explain __ what the Beatitudes mean. You must write in complete sentences and use some of your synonyms in your response. (Individually, what does each Beatitude mean? As a whole - What do they mean for us as Christians?...) (Type and label your own answer).

3. With this step you have two choices (you must do your own work here...) :
 * Read this passage "The Widow's Offering" and __ explain __ in a short paragraph which Beatitudes are illustrated through this passage: [|The parable of the Widow's Offering Mark 1: 41-44] [|Explanation of the parable] (You will receive a C or less on this part of the criteria if you choose this option).
 * OR using your bibles, or searching online, locate a parable or other passage in the New Testament which illustrates one or more of the values from the Beatitudes. Try this as a starting point: [|List of parables] . __Describe__ in your own words which Beatitudes are illustrated in your chosen parable. (for an A or B you must do this option).

4. What does it mean to be marginalised or outcast? As a team make a Venn Diagram or other chart which compares who the outcasts or marginalised were in Jesus' time, and who are those left on the margins of society today. (for example... a widow or a tax collector was an outcast in Jesus' time - today, it might be the homeless or refugees...)

5. Here again, you have two choices: (complete on your own and label)
 * Read one of the scenarios about Human Rights and Children from Amnesty International linked here: [|Scenarios] . __ Explain __ in a short paragraph how this relates to the Beatitudes today. (C response...)
 * OR think about society today - write your own __ description __ of a real life situation where someone is outcast or marginalised. Then, explain how this situation illustrates or relates to the Beatitudes today.

To complete this challenge, you must write two longer pieces of text:

 * an __ "explanation" __... to explain is to make the relationship between things clear, or to provide how/why (Question 2, Question 3, Question 5).
 * a __ "description" __... to describe is to provides characteristics and features of something (Question 3, Question 5).

Your teacher will do a demonstration of how to write a description and how to write an explanation. Other resources to support you in your writing are available here: download this document to get an explanation of an "explanation" text, plus scaffold, keys words to use, etc...

Here are the Assessment Criteria for Challenge #2: ==== label and complete some of the required activities, that list or identify information only, //with or without assistance//  ==== || **D** *
 * ** E ** *

label and complete some of the required activities, in a basic manner
|| **C** || ** B ** * ==== label and complete all required entries, in a detailed and consistent manner, demonstrating reflection on and very good understanding of the subject  ==== || **A** * label and complete all required activities and questions, in a comprehensive and consistent manner, demonstrating depth of reflection on and deep understanding of the subject ||
 * label and complete most of the required activities, in a consistent manner, demonstrating some reflection on and sound understanding of the subject
 * * ** lists ** the Beatitudes and names one or more of the values promoted by the Beatitudes
 * ** reads ** a provided Gospel passage and**identifies** the meaning behind the passage as it relates to the Beatitudes
 * ** reads ** the provided real-life scenario and **describes****briefly** how this situation relates to the Beatitudes || * ** lists ** the Beatitudes and**explains**the meaning of each
 * ** reads a provided Gospel passage ** and**explains** the meaning behind the passage as it relates to the Beatitudes
 * ** reads the provided ** real-life scenario and **explains briefly**how this situation relates to the Beatitudes || * ** describes ** the Beatitudes and**explains** in his own words the meaning of each
 * ** reads ** a provided Gospel passage and **explains in good detail** the meaning behind the passage as it relates to the Beatitudes
 * ** reads ** the provided real-life scenario and **explains** how this situation relates to the Beatitudes || * ** clearly explains ** the values and attitudes promoted by the Beatitudes as they relate to modern life
 * ** locates and explains ** his own relevant Gospel passage/parable which illustrates the values promoted by the Beatitudes
 * ** chooses a situation ** in modern life which demonstrates the need for or existence of the values shown by the Beatitudes and **explains**the need for these values today || * ** clearly, and in detail, explains ** the values and attitudes promoted by the Beatitudes
 * ** locates and explains in detail ** his own relevant Gospel passage/parable which illustrates the values promoted by the Beatitudes
 * ** chooses a situation ** in modern life which demonstrates the need for or existence of the values shown by the Beatitudes and **justifies** the need for these values today