Students explore the histories, beliefs, and traditions of major religions. They compare ideas respectfully and discuss how religious practices have influenced cultures and everyday life.
Practice: Vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and discussion.
Vocabulary: religion, crucify, resurrection, ritual; phrasal verbs let down, let off, let go, let up.
Grammar: Use phrasal verbs with let to describe disappointment, release, permission, and reduced intensity.
Word study: Match synonyms such as essential/vital, complicated/intricate, and consequence/repercussion.
Reading & speaking: Read about Christianity’s origins, beliefs, and traditions; discuss cultural influence respectfully.