Constructing Your ResponseSocial StudiesGrades 6-8

Sample Question: “memorization and recitation of [the Qur’an]in its original

language is necessary for the performance of the daily rituals….in the case of the Qur'an, although it has been translated into many languages, these translations cannot replace the original language as a language of worship, which continues to be Arabic for all Muslims, native speakers and others…Other holy books also came to be associated with specific languages, such as the Torah with Hebrew, and, perhaps less intimately, the New Testament with Greek and Latin. However, the nature of the relationship between the Qur'an and Arabic is still unique.”

Using the excerpt above, identify the holy book of the Islamic faith, the language in which it was originally written, and a lasting impact of this relationship.

Constructed Response: How to build your answer

Step 1: Read the prompt carefully and annotate.

Using the excerpt above, identify the holy book of the Islamic faith, the language in which it was originally written, and a lasting impact of this relationship.

Constructed Response: How to build your answer

Step 2: Determine the number of different things the scorers will be looking for in your answer. (3)

Using the excerpt above, identify the holy book of the Islamic faith, the language in which it was originally written, and a lasting impact of this relationship.

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Constructed Response: How to build your answer

Step 3: Read and annotate the associated passage, chart, graph, etc. (if applicable) and determine your answer. Then choose a format for presenting your answer.

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Arabic is spoken across the globe.

Be sure to label all pictures clearly!

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