Sunday, November 7, 2010

ENRICHED + HONORS: Homework and reminders, 11/5/10

Announcements:

We will finish the China dynasty project on Monday; please come to class Monday with your worksheet (not poster) completed.
-I will check the notes that were due Friday on Monday.

Assignment directions: New York Times Upfront magazine assignment (completed in class Friday, 11-5):

STEP 1: Look at the pictures and read the captions on pages 17, 21, 27, 29, 33, and 37. Then, create a “cheat sheet” about current events that summarizes major issues affecting at least ten of the countries mentioned in a single bullet point per country, in your own words.

EXTRA CREDIT: For each country a student chooses, he/she can earn extra credit by listing the country’s region, political system, literacy rate, and per capita GDP (average income per person).

STEP 2: Choose one of the following articles: “Europe’s Unwanted” (pp. 6-7); “Say What?” (pp. 8-9); “Is your phone a cause of war?” (10-11). Read the article, then write a one-paragraph summary of the article followed by a second paragraph in which you express your opinion on the article’s content and offer reasons to support that opinion.

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