America's Response
To a Changing World
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1. Grades for Debate:
A. Preparing for Debate (due today) B. Individual debate task (be sure to label each section of the group Google Doc with the name(s) of the authors C. Debate Participation
D. Debate Note-sheet (to be completed during/after debate) 2. Debate format: I. Opening Statements and Rebuttals II. Policy Beliefs
III. Current Event/Historical examples IV. Closing Arguments 3. Continue working in groups on debate prep and individual tasks A. Opening Statement - this should introduce the class to the basics of your option and explain why the members of your group believe that it is the best approach to US foreign policy. It should include at least three clear arguments (reasons) that support your option. Use the "Options" handout, but be sure to write it in your own words. It should be around 200-300 words. B. The Attackers - explain the major reasons that your group disagrees with the other options. Your group should prepare a paragraph attack of each of the other options in the debate. Each attack paragraph should include at least three arguments against the option. C. Policy Beliefs - You need to present the viewpoints of your Option in relation to the following topics, in a paragraph each:
D. Historical Example/Current Event - You need specific examples from the past (or a recent event) of when the US took an action that matches with your option. This will be used as evidence that your option has been successful in the past. You need to write a a paragraph that summarizes the event, and explains how/why it supports the views of your option. **Each task above should be pasted into your group's Google Doc. But be sure to identify the names of the students responsible for each paragraph. HW - Finish individual task and be ready to debate!
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1. Finish "Preparing to Debate" Note Sheet
2. Group Preparation - Today you will be gathering with the other students who have chosen the same option as you to prepare as a group for the debate on Friday! Each group needs to do the following: 1. Assign team co-captains - their role is to keep the group on task and organized. 2. Create a Google Doc and share it with everyone in your group. 3. (Goal for today) Assign members of your groups to the following tasks, which will be added to your group's Google Doc. A. Opening Statement - this should introduce the class to the basics of your option and explain why the members of your group believe that it is the best approach to US foreign policy. It should include at least three clear arguments (reasons) that support your option. Use the "Options" handout, but be sure to write it in your own words. It should be around 200-300 words. B. The Attackers - explain the major reasons that your group disagrees with the other options. Your group should prepare a paragraph attack of each of the other options in the debate. Each attack paragraph should include at least three arguments against the option. C. Policy Beliefs - You need to present the viewpoints of your Option in relation to the following topics, in a paragraph each:
D. Historical Example/Current Event - You need specific examples from the past (or a recent event) of when the US took an action that matches with your option. This will be used as evidence that your option has been successful in the past. You need to write a a paragraph that summarizes the event, and explains how/why it supports the views of your option. **Each task above should be pasted into your group's Google Doc. But be sure to identify the names of the students responsible for each paragraph. HW: A. Finish "Preparing to Debate" note sheet. I will be collecting this for a grade next class. B. Begin work on your individual debate task *Finish Parise Dollar Activity from last class (see above)
1. Quick debate: American Foreign Policy values
2. How America became a superpower
3. US Role in the World - Debate Prep
HW - finish questions 1 and 2 from “Preparing to Debate” note sheet 1. Presentations!
Grading Rubric
2. After each presentation: A. What is something you like about the presentation? (something they did well) B. One suggestion for next time (something they could have done better). C. The most important thing you learned about the topic. 3. Time to earn some Parise Dollars! Hi Everyone,
My daughter, Addy, is sick today, so I have to stay home with her. Please complete the following during class today: 1. Spend time reviewing your group's presentation to make sure it meets all of the criteria (see post from last class), and is completely ready to go for next class (Tuesday 2/12). 2. Once your presentation is all finished complete the following: Defining Foreign Policy Values - eBackpack Assignment #3 A. Use this video/article to define the term "values". What are three examples of personal values given in the article? B. Identify and explain two values that guides the decisions you make and the way you live your life. If you need a little help, visit this website for some examples of personal core values C. The decisions the US government makes are often guided by certain values. Define each of the following foreign policy values. In writing your definitions, be sure to NOT use the word or its root in the definition.
D. Which three of the values above do you think should guide American foreign policy most strongly? Explain why for each. E. Which two values do you think should have the least influence on American foreign policy decisions. Explain why for each. *This assignment is due by the end of class and should be turned into eBackpack Assignment #3 1. Maine lobster orders tank as Chinese turn to tariff-free Canada
2. Finishing presentations. Make sure your presentation has the following: A. Necessary information
B. Few other things:
2. Grading Rubric
HW: Make sure presentations are ready to go for Friday! 1. "What is foreign policy?" - Quiz
2. Foreign policy in the news: for your table's assigned foreign policy issue:
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