CE 10: Reverence for Life
Name: _______________ Block: ______
Ad/Song Analysis
How has society devalued life?
The Church teaches us that life is sacred and worthy of God’s unconditional love. Thus, life is a
special gift and should be respected. Unfortunately, there are many of examples in the world
today where this belief is not upheld. In this assignment you are going to examine an aspect of
popular culture to analyze its position on the sanctity of life.
Assignment Outline
 PART ONE: Topic Selection
Option 1 – Advertisement Analysis
Find two contrasting advertisements – one should promote life and the other should
devalue life.
Option 2 – Song Analysis
Find the lyrics for two contrasting songs. The lyrics of one song should promote life and
the lyrics of the other should devalue life.
 PART TWO: Self-Reflecting Response
In proper paragraph format, contrast the sanctity of life using your two pieces of
popular culture (music lyrics or ads). Cite specific examples from your advertisements or
song lyrics to explain how society has at times devalued life as well as promoted life.
You should also identify the Church’s position on the sanctity of life.
Criteria Checklist
 Attach the song lyrics or advertisement images to the typed and double-spaced
paragraph response
 Make sure the song lyrics/advertisements do not include any inappropriate language
 Identify the Church’s position on the issue.
 Include specific details and examples from your lyrics/ads to support your analysis
 Information is clearly written and free of spelling and grammar errors
/20
Total Marks
Due Date: _______________________
CE 10: Reverence for Life
Name: _______________ Block: ______
Ad/Song Analysis
Marking Rubric
/20 marks
Exemplary
Level 4
Accomplished
Level 3
Developing
Level 2
Beginning
Level 1
Knowledge and Understanding (4)
Understanding
of Topic
Shows thorough
knowledge and
understanding of the
topic. Excellent quality
of information.
Shows considerable
knowledge and
understanding of the
topic. Good quality of
information.
Shows some
knowledge and
understanding of
topic. Satisfactory
quality of information.
Shows limited
knowledge and
understanding of the
topic. Inadequate
quality of information.
Focusses writing
around a logical and
relevant position.
Focuses writing
around a position with
considerable logic and
relevance.
Focuses writing
around a position with
some logic and
relevance.
Focuses writing
around a position with
limited logic and
relevance.
Provides thorough
explanation or analysis
of topic.
Provides considerable
explanation of analysis
of topic.
Provides some
explanation or analysis
of topic.
Provides little
explanation or analysis
of topic.
Shows a high degree of
effectiveness in using
evidence to support
position taken.
Shows considerable
effectiveness in using
evidence to support
position taken.
Shows some
effectiveness in using
evidence to support
position taken.
Shows limited
effectiveness in using
evidence to support
position taken.
Communicates with
considerable clarity.
Shows considerable
effectiveness in use of
structure, grammar,
and spelling.
Communicates with
some clarity. Shows
some effectiveness in
use of structure,
grammar, and spelling.
Communicates with
limited clarity. Shows
limited effectiveness in
use of structures,
grammar, and spelling.
Thinking (12)
Church Position
Analysis of
Topic
Use of
Supporting
Detail
Communication (4)
Clarity and
Writing Skills
Communicates with a
high degree of clarity.
Shows a high degree of
effectiveness in use of
structure, grammar,
and spelling.
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