"The fact that so few people do actually read the Koran is precisely why it's so easy to misquote." How much are our ideas based on our own reasoning and evidence rather than secondhand information and the opinions of others? Lezley Hazleton dispels some common misconceptions and myths regarding Muslim beliefs as she discusses her close reading of the Koran as a non-Muslim. The resource includes a multiple choice and short-answer assessment that can also be modified by flipping the lesson.

Concepts

islam, world religions, belief systems, the koran

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Additional Tags

qur'an, quran, muslim, islam, social studies

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Pros

• Good resource to explore the value of properly analyzing text and gaining a comprehensive perspective
• Presenter includes key facts and considerations for reading the Koran, as well as draws comparisons to other major religions

Cons

• May require providing more contextual information or checking for prior knowledge before presenting the video

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3