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The distinction between Shiite and Sunni Muslims is an often misunderstood concept, yet very important for its implications in global affairs and for a more comprehensive understanding of the religion of Islam.
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- Front-load some terms in the article, such as caliph and imam, by assigning them for homework the night before
- Use guiding questions on the last page of the resource as a writing assessment or prompt for further research
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