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AMERICA'S RESPONSE TO A CHANGING WORLD
Our guest on Monday is Abdi Nor Iftin. I think the best way that I can introduce you to him is to let you be captivated by his story the same way I was when I first heard it.
Please listen to "Abdi and the Golden Ticket" from This American Life. We'll also listen to an update from him on another episode of This American Life:It's Working Out Very Nicely. As you listen please post at least three questions for Mr. Iftin to this form. I will share these questions with Mr. Iftin before his presentation so that he has a better idea of what you would like to know.
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Should we use our troops against ISIS?Please head to eBackpack to the Should the U.S. use ground troops against ISIS? assignment. Read the two articles included. In each article, identify the central claim or main purpose of the author and find three pieces of evidence that support your answer. As you read, please consider which article you agree with. An update on the fight against ISISSecretary of State Rex Tillerson spoke to the Global Coalition on the Defeat of ISIS yesterday. During his speech he identified defeating ISIS as the United States No. 1 in the Middle East. See this NPR article for more information. On the Run - What will you take with you?
Refugees: Fact or Crap?Please head to Nearpod for a quiz on refugees. What else can we learn about refugees?What did you learn today?Your to-do list
Are foreign countries safe from attack?Should we use our troops against ISIS?Please head to eBackpack to the Should the U.S. use ground troops against ISIS? assignment. Read the two articles included. In each article, identify the central claim or main purpose of the author and find three pieces of evidence that support your answer. As you read, please consider which article you agree with. An update on the fight against ISISSecretary of State Rex Tillerson spoke to the Global Coalition on the Defeat of ISIS yesterday. During his speech he identified defeating ISIS as the United States No. 1 in the Middle East. See this NPR article for more information.
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An introduction to ISIS
As we begin our study of ISIS, lets get some of the basics down about them.
First off, what is the name of this group? Is it ISIS? Or IS? ISIL? Daesch? And why can't we settle on just one name. See what Vox and PRI's The World have to say about it. And what does it say on their flag? Lastly, Vox answers a number of questions about ISIS in this feature. Please note that this was published in 2015 so some of the information is outdated. The Rise of ISIS, explained in 6 minutesWhat ISIS Really Wants
Please take out your What ISIS Really Wants homework and gather with your expert group to make sure that you have the information that you need. Each section of the article should meet in the following corners.
Are foreign countries safe from attack?Your to-do list
What is the best plan for Syria?Step 1
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An introduction to ISISAs we begin our study of ISIS, lets get some of the basics down about them. First off, what is the name of this group? Is it ISIS? Or IS? ISIL? Daesch? And why can't we settle on just one name. See what Vox and PRI's The World have to say about it. And what does it say on their flag? Lastly, Vox answers a number of questions about ISIS in this feature. Please note that this was published in 2015 so some Your homeworkPlease complete the Introduction and your section of What ISIS Really Wants. Your section assignments are posted here. The questions that you need to answer can be accessed here. Please be sure to submit your work to eBackpack.
Syria: Behind the LinesWatch the Frontline documentary Syria:Behind the Lines. It follows soldiers on both sides of the Syrian Civil War. What are their reasons for fighting and what accusations do they make about the other side during the documentary? Based on what you have seen, who would you side with and why? Your homeworkPlease complete the Syria Options Graphic Organizer. Please head to eBackpack for the resources you will need to complete this assignment.
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Gold 1 Gold 4 Learn more about SyriaLet's see what you can find out. Please track items in three categories:
Use the resources posted below to learn more about the origins of the conflict in Syria. Please pay attention to the dates on the information that you discover. I chose a number of resources that were produced early in the conflict so you could see what people were saying at that point. What does it mean to be Alawite, and why does it matter in Syria? The difference between Alawites and Sunnis in Syria Syria Timeline: how the conflict has escalated- covers events in 2011 and 2012 Your Cheat Sheet to the Syria Conflict Information on the Situation in Syria- from the fall of 2013 The Syria war: a history Syria's Civil War: A brief history Your homework: Syria Options
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What's going on with ISIS right now?Read Iraqi Forces Enter Western Mosul, in Fierce Battle Against ISIS from the New York Times. Write a paragraph that explains what you feel the main idea/ purpose of the article is. What is the author trying to convey to the reader? Cite three pieces of evidence from the article that support your answer. (Collins Type 2, 12 points)
Please submit your response to the Iraqi Forces in Mosul assignment on eBackpack. Your to-do listMapping the War on Terror and the Arab Spring
The events of the War on Terror and the Arab Spring have changed the way the United States deals with the Middle East.
In order to familiarize yourself with the events of both, you will create and interactive map, using Thinglink, that explains what happened around the Middle East. You will need to create a touchpoint in each of the following locations and provide an answer to the question associated with that location.
This assignment is worth 20 points, 2 for each country. Please share it with me e-mail.
Let's reviewWhat is going on in this video?Your homework
Remember that the deadline to make up assignments from before February Break in Wednesday, March 15th.
Your to-do listPlease check your class specific to-do list and lesson plan for today. Gold 1Defining Terrorism
Is it terrorism?Gold 4
Can we develop a better definition?
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