Challenge+2

Challenge #2 3. With this step you have two choices (you must do your own work here...) : 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)
 * 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 (towards bottom of navigation bar...)
 * 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 should 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).
 * 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] . Write a short paragraph which summarises your parable and explain in your own words which Beatitudes are illustrated in your chosen parable. (for an A or B you must do this option).
 * 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.

Here are the Assessment Criteria for Challenge #2:
 * ** E ** *

label and complete some of the required activities, that list or identify information only, //with or without assistance//
|| **D** *

label and complete some of the required activities, in a basic manner
|| **﻿C** || ** B ** *
 * label and complete most of the required activities, in a consistent manner, demonstrating some reflection on and sound understanding of the subject

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 ||
 * * ** 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 ||