Thursday 2/14/19

Happy Valentine's Day

Agenda:
HT 14

Prompt: Writing Format

Why is it important to have a format and structure when writing?

•Peer Edit

•Submit

•Infographics due the Thursday after break

Mental Health Survey

Mental Health Survey

Tuesday 2/12/19

• History Today 13
  ◦Prompt: Population Trends
  ◦What is an interesting population trend/statistic that you noticed from your country?
• Activity: Agree or Disagree
• Quick Write: Argumentation
• Time Permitting…
  • Discuss: Argumentative Writing (Toulmin Method)
  • ◦The basic format for the Toulmin Method is as follows.
    ◦Claim: The overall thesis the writer will argue for.
    ◦Data: Evidence gathered to support the claim.
    ◦Warrant (also referred to as a bridge): Explanation of why or how the data supports the claim, the underlying assumption that connects your data to your claim.
    ◦Backing (also referred to as the foundation): Additional logic or reasoning that may be necessary to support the warrant.
    ◦Counterclaim: A claim that negates or disagrees with the thesis/claim.
    ◦Rebuttal: Evidence that negates or disagrees with the counterclaim.
     
    
  • Start: Argumentative Writing Task
• Homework: None (maybe work on maps)

Monday 2/11/19

Mapping Monday
Europe test is on Tuesday 2/25/19

Thursday 2/7/19

•HT 12

•China and India have the largest populations in the world. Which of these two countries adds more people to its population annually?
•Define rate of natural increase
• [Calculate numbers added by applying the rate of natural increase to the population of the country.] How many people does each country add annually? How many people would India add if it shared China's rate of natural increase?
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•We need to look at the population packet on page 14 to view the data for India and China

•Review expectations for infographic
•A world in the balance: the people paradox. (Documentary)
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Tuesday 2/5/19

• Turn in "World Data Worksheet
  • Make sure your graphs are submitted on Google Classroom.
• As a class, complete Country Information Sheet About the US
• Pick Country (table groups by region)
• Complete Country Information Sheet about your specific region
• Population Pyramids – about your specific country
  • Video Link
  • Data Link
• Infographic
• Links for infographic design sites
• https://www.canva.com/create/infographics/
• https://venngage.com/
• https://piktochart.com/
• https://www.visme.co/make-infographics/
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• COUNTRY DATA SHEET

Monday 2/4/19

• Objective: Locate and identify political and physical features of Europe/Research and summarize a current event from Europe
• Agenda:
  • Mapping Monday
  • Current Events
  • HW Bring in headphones