PROMPT 1: Compare and contrast the beliefs of one of the religions from the Far East (Hinduism, Shintoism,
Buddhism) with one of the religions from the Middle East (Islam, Judaism, Christianity. You must have an
introduction that provides a general description of the two religions. There must be two similarities and two
differences that are thoroughly explained and supported with specific details from each religion. Finally, there
must be a conclusion that summarizes the similarities and differences.
ASSESSMENT: PROMPT 1
5 3 1
Rough Draft Complete and edited Incomplete OR not edited
Introduction Thorough overview of each
religion
Thorough overview of only 1
religion
Similarity 1
First sentence is a similarity
There are 2 specific facts from
each religion used in support
All evidence is related to the
similarity by a thorough
explanation.
One of the following is absent
or incomplete.
First sentence is a similarity
There are 2 specific facts from
each religion used in support
All evidence is related to the
similarity by a thorough
explanation.
Two of the following are absent
of incomplete
First sentence is a similarity
There are 2 specific facts from
each religion used in support
All evidence is related to the
similarity by a thorough
explanation.
Similarity 2
First sentence is a similarity
There are 2 specific facts from
each religion used in support
All evidence is related to the
similarity by a thorough
explanation.
One of the following is absent
or incomplete.
First sentence is a similarity
There are 2 specific facts from
each religion used in support
All evidence is related to the
similarity by a thorough
explanation.
Two of the following are absent
of incomplete
First sentence is a similarity
There are 2 specific facts from
each religion used in support
All evidence is related to the
similarity by a thorough
explanation.
Difference 1
First sentence is a difference
There are 2 specific facts from
each religion used in support
All evidence is related to the
similarity by a thorough
explanation.
One of the following is absent
or incomplete.
First sentence is a difference
There are 2 specific facts from
each religion used in support
All evidence is related to the
similarity by a thorough
explanation.
Two of the following are absent
of incomplete
First sentence is a difference
There are 2 specific facts from
each religion used in support
All evidence is related to the
similarity by a thorough
explanation.
Difference 2
First sentence is a difference
There are 2 specific facts from
each religion used in support
All evidence is related to the
similarity by a thorough
explanation.
One of the following is absent
or incomplete.
First sentence is a difference
There are 2 specific facts from
each religion used in support
All evidence is related to the
similarity by a thorough
explanation.
Two of the following are absent
of incomplete
First sentence is a difference
There are 2 specific facts from
each religion used in support
All evidence is related to the
similarity by a thorough
explanation.
Conclusion Similarities and differences and
well summarized
Similarities OR differences are
not well summarized.
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PROMPT 2: Create a dialogue/conversation between representatives of 3 religions. All may not be from either
the Far East or the Near East. The dialogue should be about the key beliefs/rituals/celebrations and may not be
simply a list of beliefs. This should begin with an introduction that provides a general overview of each of the
religions. This conversation should be explanations of the beliefs/rituals/celebrations, reasons for the beliefs,
goals of following the teachings, and how these impact their lives.
ASSESSMENT: PROMPT 2
5 3 1
Rough Draft (4 pts) Complete and edited Incomplete OR not edited
Introduction Thorough overview of each
religion
Thorough overview of 2
religions
Thorough overview of only 1
religion
Religion 1
Beliefs/rituals and celebrations
are well explained
Reasons for the beliefs are well
explained
Impacts on lives are well
explained
Goals of following the teaching
are well-explained
One of the following is absent
or incomplete
Beliefs/rituals and celebrations
are well explained
Reasons for the beliefs are well
explained
Impacts on lives are well
explained
Goals of following the teaching
are well-explained
Two of the following are absent
or incomplete
Beliefs/rituals and celebrations
are well explained
Reasons for the beliefs are well
explained
Impacts on lives are well
explained
Goals of following the teaching
are well-explained
Religion 2
Beliefs/rituals and celebrations
are well explained
Reasons for the beliefs are well
explained
Impacts on lives are well
explained
Goals of following the teaching
are well-explained
One of the following is absent
or incomplete
Beliefs/rituals and celebrations
are well explained
Reasons for the beliefs are well
explained
Impacts on lives are well
explained
Goals of following the teaching
are well-explained
Two of the following are absent
or incomplete
Beliefs/rituals and celebrations
are well explained
Reasons for the beliefs are well
explained
Impacts on lives are well
explained
Goals of following the teaching
are well-explained
Religion 3
Beliefs/rituals and celebrations
are well explained
Reasons for the beliefs are well
explained
Impacts on lives are well
explained
Goals of following the teaching
are well-explained
One of the following is absent
or incomplete
Beliefs/rituals and celebrations
are well explained
Reasons for the beliefs are well
explained
Impacts on lives are well
explained
Goals of following the teaching
are well-explained
Two of the following are absent
or incomplete
Beliefs/rituals and celebrations
are well explained
Reasons for the beliefs are well
explained
Impacts on lives are well
explained
Goals of following the teaching
are well-explained
Conversation Nearly all reads like a real
conversation
Only about a half reads like a
real conversation
One quarter reads like a real
conversation.
TOTAL __________/29