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Resources on the refugeesTest Your KnowledgeNow that you and your teammates have learned so much about the refugee crisis, let's test your knowledge. Please head to Kahoot! Your Syrian Refugee MovieYou and your teammates will create a movie to tell the story of the Syrian refugees. For our class, you will need to create a trailer and a poster to advertise your movie. For the trailer, consider apps like iMovie trailers or Spark Video. For your poster, consider using an app like Canva or Spark Post.
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Your to-do listI heard that many of you had difficulty submitting your letter to the Trump website that I provided you with. I would like you to try this link instead. The Children of AleppoPlease watch Children of Aleppo. As you watch, please focus on what life is like for the family that we will follow and the decisions that they are confronted with.
Your to-do listWhat do you think the President-elect's plan should be?Please head to the Letter to President-elect Trump on ISIS assignment on eBackpack. Consult the articles included with the assignment. Based on your reading make three recommendations to President-elect Trump about how he should deal with ISIS. Be sure to note which articles you are getting your ideas from. (Collins, Type 2, 15 points) In addition to submitting your letter to eBackpack, you will send your letter to the President-elect as well. You can do so by copying and pasting your letter here. Be sure to submit a picture of you submitting your letter to eBackpack at the Picture of Trump Letter assignment. What is going on in Aleppo?Aleppo has been in the news more and more recently. Head to the Aleppo assignment on eBackpack and post three details about what is going on in Aleppo right now. Be sure to include your source. You may list your three details but be sure to write them in complete sentences. (Collins Type 2, 12 points) Children of AleppoIf you finish your letter to President-elect Trump, please watch Children of Aleppo.
Your to-do listPlease 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.
What is going on in Mosul?Does ISIS need territory to survive?Look at the maps above and note any differences you see in ISIS held territory. You can click on the images to see the source article. If you want to see more of a difference, check out this article from CNN's Tim Lister from July of 2016. Does the loss of territory indicate this is the beginning of the end for ISIS? Check out the New York Times' debate on whether or not ISIS needs territory to survive. Are foreign countries safe from attack?Your To-Do ListWhat do we call this group?
Is it Islamic State? ISIS? ISIL? Daesh? This article from Vox may help you figure out what you want to call this terrorist organization. PRI's The World also their own resources on this issue as well. You can check them out here.
A primer on ISIS
Now that you have decided what you want to call them, lets learn more about them. Check out 18 Things About ISIS You Need To Know from Vox.
The Rise of ISIS, explained in 6 minutesWhat ISIS Really Wants
Please head to your expert groups to review your homework.
Is this article still accurate?Your to-do list
Who is the expert on the election?Please head to Kahoot! to show what you know about the election. President-elect Trump's Victory SpeechYour To-Do List
Your Homework: What ISIS Really WantsPlease 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. Last updates on the electionJust wanted to leave you with some food for thought before tomorrow's election.
Your To-Do ListPlease head to eBackpack to the Argument for TA Football assignment. Open the TA Football 1 file. Please note its argument/position and anything that you feel is evidence to support the argument. Let's improve your outlines
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Your Homework: What ISIS Really WantsPlease complete the Introduction and your section of What ISIS Really Wants. Your section assignments are posted here.
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? Please post your response to the Syria: Behind the Lines assignment on eBackpack. Make sure you include two reasons to support your opinion. (Collins Type 2) Make Your Voice Heard Please take a moment to vote in our student mock election. You can access it here. If you need more information about the candidates or the six questions facing Maine voters, check out the Maine League of Women Voters guide to our election. |
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