Judaism Beliefs and Essay Writing

The video tutorial guides students on how to approach their assessment task, focusing on unpacking the question about the foundational beliefs and core ethical teachings of Judaism. It emphasizes the importance of using specific language and structure, integrating beliefs with teachings, and including scriptural references. The teacher provides strategies for effectively linking principal beliefs to ethical teachings and offers final instructions for completing the task.

What is the main task for students during the lesson?

• To watch a video tutorial

• To work on their assessment task

• To read a textbook

• To complete a group project

What does the directional verb 'outline' mean?

• To provide a detailed analysis

• To list all possible outcomes

• To sketch in general terms

• To summarize briefly

Which type of language should be used to show cause and effect?

• Cause and effect language

• Comparative language

• Descriptive language

• Additive language

What is one of the foundational beliefs of Judaism?

• Belief in a single God

• Belief in karma

• Belief in multiple gods

• Belief in reincarnation

What is the Torah considered in Judaism?

• A moral law prescribed by God

• A philosophical text

• A historical document

• A collection of myths

How should students approach writing their essays?

• By integrating foundational beliefs with core ethical teachings

• By writing separate paragraphs for each point

• By using only one scriptural reference

• By focusing only on foundational beliefs

What is the role of prophets in the Jewish faith?

• To write new scriptures

• To perform miracles

• To bring communities back to the path set by the Torah

• To predict the future

Why is it important to use specific language from the question in your essay?

• To make the essay longer

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid plagiarism

• To show the marker that you are addressing the question

How many scriptural references are required at a minimum in the response?

• Three

• Four

• Two

• One

What should students do if they have more relevant scripture than the minimum required?

• Use only the most popular scripture

• Replace the required scripture

• Add the additional scripture to their response

• Ignore the extra scripture