Social Studies 8 ~ Fishbone Diagram
Chapter 3 ~ Aspects of Humanism
Importance of the
Individual
Modeling themselves
after the ancient past
Renaissance
Humanists Believed
In …
Contributing to Society
Importance of Learning
Chapter 3: The Humanist Approach
Exploring the Big Ideas
Impact of Humanist Thought ~ Position Paragraph
Your Assignment:
Develop a position on what you believe to be the
two most significant features of humanist thought
that shaped the worldview of renaissance society.
Your position should be clearly supported by
describing the cause and effect relationships and
reasoning behind your selections.
Questions for Consideration:
- In what ways can shifts in
ideas affect a society’s
worldview.
- How can thinkers and
philosophers bring about
change?
- What do the Arts tell us
about a society?
Step I:
Defining Your Position:
two most significant features of humanist thought
that shaped the worldview of renaissance society.
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Step II:
Supporting Your Position ~ gather specific facts and details that support your
position (Point Form)
Impact 1:
Impact 2:
Cause
Effect
Cause
Effect
Step III: Develop your position paragraph by carefully crafting your paragraph
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Introductory sentence should clearly define your position
Body sentences should support your position. In other words, your body
should prove that your right. The general rule is that each sentence
represents one thought, or piece of evidence.
Conclusion sentence should neatly wrap up your arguments. (The
clincher!)
Banned words & phases include In my opinion, I think, I feel, I believe, my
position (anything with refereeing to yourself).
Chapter 3: The Humanist Approach
Exploring the Big Ideas
Impact of Humanist Thought ~ Position Paragraph
Marking Rubric:
Content
X2
Language /
Conventions
Comments:
1
Writing shows just
enough detail or
fact to send a
sketchy message
at a very literal
level. One or less
details are cited.
Facts used to
support the
argument may be
inaccurate or
superficial
The writing’s
accuracy is
compromised due
to frequent
spelling and
punctuation
errors.
2
Writing shows a
clear link between
details and facts.
The writing sends a
fairly clear
message. Two or
more details are
cited. Facts used
to support the
argument are
generally
accurate and
sufficient.
The writing’s
accuracy is
occasionally
compromised due
to occasional
spelling and
punctuation
errors
3
This writing is welldeveloped. The writing
communicates and
sustains a clear
message. Three or
more details are
cited. Facts used to
support the argument
are consistently
accurate and
sufficient.
The writing’s accuracy
is rarely compromised
due to occasional
spelling and
punctuation errors
Total
4
Writing is skilfully
constructed. The
writing
communicates and
sustains a
purposeful
message. Four or
more details are
cited. Facts used to
support the
argument are
insightful and
creative.
The writing is
accurate and
essentially free of
spelling and
punctuation errors.
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Social Studies 8
Chapter 3 “The Humanist Approach”
A Rebirth of Ideas:
Classical Writings
1.
Where does the word humanist come from? What does it mean?
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2.
What did the humanists of the Italian city-states study?
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3.
What two ancient civilizations impacted the Renaissance worldview?
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4.
What ideas drew the attention of the Renaissance thinkers?
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5.
Humanist ideas spread mainly among the _______________________
people in society. In your opinion, why would this group be particularly
attracted to the humanist ideals?
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6.
How did the ancient scholars view the ancient texts? (P. 63)
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Social Studies 8
Chapter 3 “The Humanist Approach”
A Rebirth of Ideas:
7.
Referring to figure 3-4, how is humanism reflected in features of our
current society’s worldview?
Humanism: Borrowing ideas
from the Greeks & Romans
On Mind & Body:
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On History:
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On Education:
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Humanism & the Individual
8.
Complete the following chart:
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Humanist believed in the
_______________ and the
_________________ of the
______________________ .
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Social Studies 8
Chapter 3 “The Humanist Approach”
A Rebirth of Ideas:
Classical Writings
1.
Where does the word humanist come from? What does it mean?
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Latin word – humanitas
Refers to the quality of human mind that sets apart from animals
Our spiritual and intellectual abilities
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What did the humanists of the Italian city-states study?
Greek and Roman writing and art
Applied classical ideas in their own lives and work
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3.
What two ancient civilizations impacted the Renaissance worldview?
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Classical civilization - Greek and Roman
Islamic civilization – preserved classical and developed it further
What ideas drew the attention of the Renaissance thinkers?
• Eloquent writing styles of ancient writers
• Ideas about society, politics, history, and the arts
Humanist ideas spread mainly among the wealthy people in society. In
your opinion, why would this group be particularly attracted to the
humanist ideals?
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5.
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How did the ancient scholars view the ancient texts? (P. 63)
They thought to be truly cultured, a person should read good books
and look at great works of art
Social Studies 8
Chapter 3 “The Humanist Approach”
A Rebirth of Ideas:
7.
Referring to figure 3-4, how is humanism reflected in features of our
current society’s worldview?
Humanism: Borrowing ideas
from the Greeks & Romans
On Mind & Body:
On History:
On Education:
You should pray for a
sound mind in a sound
body.
Juvenal
To be ignorant of the
lives of the most
celebrated men of
antiquity (great age) is
to continue in a state of
childhood all our days.
Plutarch
The educated differ
from the uneducated as
much as the living from
the dead.
Aristotle
Humanism & the Individual
8.
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Complete the following chart:
Human beings can use the
power of reason, that is,
thinking to find truth for
themselves
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It is important for a person to
have an open, curious, and
questioning mind
Humanist believed in the
dignity and the potential of
the individual .
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People can achieve great
things through learning
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Individuals should be skilled
in many different areas.
They should develop not just
their minds, but also their
bodies and spirits