Step 1: Textbook Reading You will re-read Unit 6, Lesson 4 from the textbook. As you are reading, pay particular attention to the achievements/contributions of the Islamic Civilization. (Pages 468-474 or Topic 11 Lesson 4 of the online textbook) You will use this information to create your Thinking Map in Step 2. You are to only use your textbook, no outside sources. Click HERE for directions for the online textbook Step 2: Thinking Map - Brace Map You will focus on 5 achievements/contributions of the Islamic Civilization that were part of the textbook reading above. You will place these 5 achievements/contributions into the brace thinking map. Each achievement/contribution will need to include two details. This thinking map is part of this assignment and must be turned in with the final project. Click here for the thinking map template. Step 3: Picking a Project Now that you have read the information and completed the Thinking Map on Islamic achievements/contributions, you will now work on your project. You have two choices for your project but YOU ONLY NEED TO DO ONE! Take a look at the following options… Option 1 - Informative Essay Essay Requirements: For this option you will be writing a 2 paragraph informative essay that explains the achievements and contributions of the Islamic World and how those achievements/contributions impact us today. You will use your thinking map from step 2 to help you write your essay. See the directions below for what is required for each paragraph. You are to only use your textbook, no outside sources. Paragraph Requirements You must write a two paragraph Informative Essay The first paragraph will describe the achievements/contributions of the Islamic World. The second paragraph will describe how those achievements/contributions impact us today. Each paragraph must have a minimum of 6 sentences. Use the format below to create each of your paragraphs. 1 Topic Sentence: a sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs. 4 Supporting Sentences: develop the main idea of the topic sentence. 1 Concluding Sentence: summarize the main idea of the paragraph
In conclusion, the steps for this assignment are as follows:
Step 1: Read Unit 6, Lesson 4 from the textbook, paying attention to the achievements/contributions of the Islamic Civilization.
Step 2: Create a Thinking Map using the Brace Map template provided. Focus on 5 achievements/contributions of the Islamic Civilization and include two details for each one.
Step 3: Choose one project option - either write an informative essay or create a different project.
If you choose to do the informative essay:
- Write a two-paragraph essay using the information from your Thinking Map.
- The first paragraph should describe the achievements/contributions of the Islamic World.
- The second paragraph should explain how those achievements/contributions impact us today.
- Each paragraph should have a minimum of 6 sentences, following the provided format.
Remember to only use your textbook as a source, and no outside sources are allowed for this assignment.