8-1 Religion

Thursday, March 19th

Good morning 8-1. I hope you are all well.
 
Today's Religion assignment is a combined Religion / ELA / SS assignment. Mrs. Previti and I would like you to finish your final draft of your essay and submit it by tomorrow. Further instructions are on Google Classroom. 

*Please do not write "Done" on any page on Google Classroom.  We do not need to receive additional emails notifying us someone wrote something on our page. Thank you.

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Grade 8 Catholic School Region Essay Instructions 

Mandatory Essay is due on:  Friday, March 20th. **SUBMIT THROUGH the 8-1 Religion GOOGLE CLASSROOM page.**
You will earn a grade in SS, Religion, and ELA.

Reflect on this topic: Respond to how our country has been blessed by God and how, through our Catholic faith, it can unite us as a country. You may respond to the challenges of our day and how, through belief in God, we can keep our nation steadfast (loyal, faithful, unwavering in beliefs). You may also consider how your own faith helps communities come together to heal divisions, and how with faith, hope, and love, you will embrace future challenges.

Criteria: Essays must be typed, double spaced, using 12-point Times New Roman font, single-sided (3 or 4 paragraphs) on plain paper 8 ½ x 11 sized paper, one-inch margins on all sides and accompanied by a cover sheet including the student’s name,  grade, homeroom teacher’s name, school, school address, and phone number. NO HEADING IS TO BE ON YOUR ESSAY.

Essays may be written as an informational piece, a personal experience, or a work of fiction that conveys your idea about the topic.