Outcome 2 Religious Traditions in Australia
On completion of this unit the student should be able to explain the expression of collective identity of particular religious traditions in Australia, and the interaction of these traditions with other religious traditions and wider society.
There two Assessment Tasks associated with this Outcome:
- Analysis of a Ritual (Term 2)
The first is associated with the vital and definitive role that ritual plays in understanding collective identity.
- Analytical Response: Is Australia a Religious Country? (Term 3)
The second is a broader look at the way religious traditions impact on Australian society. This includes the use of statistical data as well as analysis of the interactions between religions and between religious traditions and Australian society in general.
Year 11 RE Assessment Task 2a Analysis of a Ritual
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You are to write a short reflective essay of approximately 800 words on a ritual you have studied. Set the essay out with the structure listed below.
Choose a Ritual from Judaism or Islam
The content of each paragraph is suggested by the ‘Topic’ and the dot points listed. The word content of each paragraph is only a guide.
Essay Structure and Content
Paragraph 1: Introduction (150 words)
Topic: The nature and purpose of rituals in religious traditions in general
· Define the nature and purpose of Ritual
· List some different rituals from different religions
Paragraph 2 (200 words)
Topic: The key elements of a chosen ritual: symbols, roles
· What is the ritual?
· When is the ritual?
· Who participate in the ritual?
· Describe the ritual in detail
· What symbols are involved in the ritual?
· What are the various roles allocated to people in the ritual?
Paragraph 3 (200 words)
Topic: The importance of the chosen ritual in terms of human need
· Why do people celebrate this ritual?
· How important is the ritual to the believers?
· Why is the ritual important to the believers?
· What actions in the ritual demonstrate common beliefs?
Paragraph 4 (200 words)
Topic: The contribution of the chosen ritual to the collective identity of adherents of the tradition and to their relationship with society
· What is the significance of the ritual in the life of the tradition?
· In what parts of the ritual is the community aspect most evident?
· How does the tradition perceive itself in Australia?
Paragraph 5: Conclusion (50 words)
Conclude your essay with a summary of your findings and any opinion you wish to express.
Choose a Ritual from Judaism or Islam
The content of each paragraph is suggested by the ‘Topic’ and the dot points listed. The word content of each paragraph is only a guide.
Essay Structure and Content
Paragraph 1: Introduction (150 words)
Topic: The nature and purpose of rituals in religious traditions in general
· Define the nature and purpose of Ritual
· List some different rituals from different religions
Paragraph 2 (200 words)
Topic: The key elements of a chosen ritual: symbols, roles
· What is the ritual?
· When is the ritual?
· Who participate in the ritual?
· Describe the ritual in detail
· What symbols are involved in the ritual?
· What are the various roles allocated to people in the ritual?
Paragraph 3 (200 words)
Topic: The importance of the chosen ritual in terms of human need
· Why do people celebrate this ritual?
· How important is the ritual to the believers?
· Why is the ritual important to the believers?
· What actions in the ritual demonstrate common beliefs?
Paragraph 4 (200 words)
Topic: The contribution of the chosen ritual to the collective identity of adherents of the tradition and to their relationship with society
· What is the significance of the ritual in the life of the tradition?
· In what parts of the ritual is the community aspect most evident?
· How does the tradition perceive itself in Australia?
Paragraph 5: Conclusion (50 words)
Conclude your essay with a summary of your findings and any opinion you wish to express.
Understanding Human Needs
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Year 11 RE Assessment Task 3 Analytical Response: Is Australia a Religious Country?
A Graph and an Essay of 600 words
Students are required to complete a graph and an essay of not less than 600 words.
This task assessed the degree to which the student is able to demonstrate the ability to:
- Introduction (50 words)
- Accurately graph and analyse the current distribution of religions in Australia. (Graph & 100 words)
- Describe three aspects of religion and spirituality that impact on Australian society (300 words)
- Identify ways in which religious communities interact with other traditions - Interfaith Dialogue and Ecumenism. (100 words)
- Conclusion (50 words)
Students are required to complete a graph and an essay of not less than 600 words.
This task assessed the degree to which the student is able to demonstrate the ability to:
- Introduction (50 words)
- Accurately graph and analyse the current distribution of religions in Australia. (Graph & 100 words)
- Describe three aspects of religion and spirituality that impact on Australian society (300 words)
- Identify ways in which religious communities interact with other traditions - Interfaith Dialogue and Ecumenism. (100 words)
- Conclusion (50 words)
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