Can I improve my essay about Humanism?

In this lesson we will be looking at ways we can improve the essays we have written about humanism, by improving the grammar and adding in a closing statement for each paragraph.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.Atheists believe...

there is no god. there is not enough evidence to prove there is a god. in evolution. there is a god or creator of the world.

1/5

Q2.Humanists believe that...

We should accept everything we are told We should think about answers for ourselves and ask questions We should never question things that friends or family members tell us We should trust everything if it is written down

2/5

Q3.Where do Humanists get their rules?

A set religious text The internet They do not have a set of rules written down Asking their leaders

3/5

Q4.Humanists believe that life is finite, which makes this life..

Pointless More meaningful and valuable Scary Shorter

4/5

Q5.Which of these best describes 'secularism'?

Everyone believing in God Everyone having freedom to choose their own beliefs The government of a country deciding what people can or can't believe Everyone having exactly the same beliefs

5/5

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.Atheists believe...

there is no god. there is not enough evidence to prove there is a god. in evolution. there is a god or creator of the world.

1/5

Q2.Humanists believe that...

2/5

Q3.Where do Humanists get their rules?

A set religious text The internet They do not have a set of rules written down Asking their leaders

3/5

Q4.Humanists believe that life is finite, which makes this life..

Pointless More meaningful and valuable Scary Shorter

4/5

Q5.Which of these best describes 'secularism'?

Everyone believing in God Everyone having freedom to choose their own beliefs The government of a country deciding what people can or can't believe Everyone having exactly the same beliefs

5/5

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Can I improve my essay about humanism?

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Question 5

Q1.Where do Humanists believe that we came from?

Humans were created by God. Humans arrived on Earth during the Big Bang. Humans evolved from animals over millions of years. Humans evolved with the help of God.

1/5

Q2.Agnostics believe...

there is no god. there is not enough evidence to prove there is a god. in evolution. there is a god or creator of the world.

2/5

Q3.Why is it so important for humanists to celebrate new life?

To have a party. Because they believe human life is valuable and all humans are special. To make promises to God. To eat special foods.

3/5

Q4.Which of these things would humanists NOT want to happen in our society?

Democracy - people being able to have their views heard. Freedom - people being able to believe in what they choose. Equality - everyone having their human rights respected. Discrimination - people being judged or treated badly because of their religion.

4/5

Q5.How do Humanists try to spend their lives?

Worrying about death. Looking for evidence of the afterlife. Treating people nicely only if they are nice to you. Making the most of the life we have and helping others to be happy.

5/5

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Quiz:

Can I improve my essay about humanism?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.Where do Humanists believe that we came from?

Humans were created by God. Humans arrived on Earth during the Big Bang. Humans evolved from animals over millions of years. Humans evolved with the help of God.

1/5

Q2.Agnostics believe...

there is no god. there is not enough evidence to prove there is a god. in evolution. there is a god or creator of the world.

2/5

Q3.Why is it so important for humanists to celebrate new life?

To have a party. Because they believe human life is valuable and all humans are special. To make promises to God. To eat special foods.

3/5

Q4.Which of these things would humanists NOT want to happen in our society?

4/5

Q5.How do Humanists try to spend their lives?

Worrying about death. Looking for evidence of the afterlife. Treating people nicely only if they are nice to you. Making the most of the life we have and helping others to be happy.

5/5

Lesson summary: Can I improve my essay about Humanism?

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