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Worksheet 1: Definition Essay Topic

Topic (Biblical Term):

What term will you define? (Make sure it comes from the assignment list!):

Bible Passages:

Copy/paste 6 pieces of Bible evidence (called passages, or verses) below related to the term based on the research you have done.

For each passage, put the citation at the end. i.e. (Book Chapter: verses Version) or (Book Chapter: verses-verse Version).

The digital sources you can use for researching are:

Open Bible: http ://www.openbible.info/topics / or

Bible Gateway: https://www.biblegateway.com /.

You may use any translation of the Bible to prepare this assignment, but it is recommended that you quote from the NRSV (the most common Bible for academic work) or the NIV (the most popular modern translation of the Bible).

For example:

“But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently” (Romans 8:25 NIV)

1, Bible Passage:

2, Bible Passage:

3, Bible Passage:

4, Bible Passage:

5, Bible Passage:

6, Bible Passage:

What is the dictionary definition of the term?

(I recommend using the Merriam Webster Learner’s Online Dictionary to do this):

Biblical Definition vs. Dictionary Definition:

Do you think the dictionary definition is similar or different to the term as it is described in the Bible? Why or why not?

Worksheet 2: Planning My Definition Essay

Topic (Biblical Term) from worksheet 1 above:

Category of RUAH (Only 1 or 2):

Differentiation (Thesis Key Word) (Please write one word/expression here):

Hint: Considering the Biblical evidence you have read, what makes it unique/different from the secular (worldly) idea of the term? Is it similar to or different than a dictionary definition?

Methods of Definition (MOD) (Paragraph Key Words)

Remember, the evidence should logically match the method you have chosen. If you are using a comparison/contrast paragraph, you must include a credible (or authoritative) source to support the comparison or contrast! If you are using historical origin, one piece of evidence must come from the Old Testament, one from the New (you compare/contrast these two pieces of evidence).

Paragraph 1 MOD (Please write a method word from the course pack here):

Evidence 1: (Can be copy/pasted):

Evidence 2:

Paragraph 2 MOD (Please write a method word from the course pack here):

Evidence 1: (Can be copy/pasted):

Evidence 2:

Paragraph 3 MOD (Please write a method word from the course pack here):

Evidence 1: (Can be copy/pasted):

Evidence 2:

Thesis Statement:

Using the course pack formula, please write the thesis statement given the information you have written above:

Formula:

(Term) is (RUAH-one perspective) that (differentiation-thesis key word) through the following methods of definition: (method), (method) and (method).

Worksheet 3: Definition Body Paragraph

The purpose of this workshop is to complete one body paragraph of your essay step-by-step using the course pack instructions.

Write your thesis statement here:

ASSERTION: Write your assertion below. This should be only one simple sentence. Please don’t forget to use the thesis key word (differentiation) and paragraph key word (method of definition) as they are written in your thesis.

WRITE HERE:

EXPLANATION: Write your explanation sentence focusing on explaining your assertion key word. Don’t forget to begin the sentence with a transition word/phrase as suggested in the course pack. This should be only one sentence.

WRITE HERE:

EVIDENCE: Share evidence from the Bible that supports your key words (Unless you are writing comparison/contrast paragraph, in which case you must share credible evidence from what you are comparing/contrasting here). Don’t forget to introduce with a transition as suggested in the course pack, as well as context for the quotation (as indicated in the course pack).

WRITE HERE:

DISCUSSION: Write your discussion sentences below. Explain how the evidence supports the key words (thesis and assertion). This should be at least 2 sentences. Don’t forget to include citation for any discussion that is researched. Try to rely on your own thoughts/ideas in the discussion as much as possible.

WRITE HERE:

EVIDENCE: Share evidence from the Bible that supports your key words. Don’t forget to introduce with a transition as suggested in the course pack, as well as context for the quotation (as indicated in the course pack).

WRITE HERE:

DISCUSSION: Write your discussion sentences below. Explain how the evidence supports the key words (thesis and assertion). Don’t forget to include citation for any discussion that is researched. This should be several sentences. In particular, focus on how the method (assertion key word) you chose is revealed in the evidence, and how it explains your chosen differentiation (thesis key word). Try to rely on your own thoughts/ideas in the discussion as much as possible.

WRITE HERE:

CONNECTION: Write your connection sentence here. Don’t forget to begin with a transition as suggested in the course pack, as well as include the same key words from your assertion, and a summary of what the paragraph discussed. This should be one sentence only.

WRITE HERE:

Learning Coach Checklist (To be checked by instructor or learning coach)

Student must work on the following:

Paragraph Pattern:

Key Words:

Transition Words:

Evidence:

Other (Please specifiy):