1. Riddle time (5 mins start of class)
Riddle: "If I say "Everything I tell you is a lie," am I telling you the truth or a lie?"
You need to explain your answer and tell us HOW you got your answer (what thought process did you go through?)
2. Begin in-class work time for rest of class. Use your packet with the checklist to guide you in writing your policy paper. If you're still having trouble finding direct information on your country's view of North Korea's nukes, do the following:
a. Find out what your country's motivations are generally (who are your friends, who are your enemies, do you want nukes yourself or do you support banning nukes? Does North Korea's government owe you lots of money, or do you not trade very much with them at all? Is your country mostly peaceful, or have they supported military action in the past?) Answer these and other questions, then make an educated guess about how your country would view this particular issue.
Also make sure you are using google search effectively: Use this site for some tips.
http://mashable.com/2011/11/24/google-search-infographic/
3. Chairs: Make sure you finish the posters, learn the Roberts Rules by heart, and prepare your resolution for the North Korea situation. You could also begin your Israel/Palestine issue brief on the Gaza Blockade as well.
3. Rest of class: If you finish your policy paper draft and feel that it's ready to turn in tomorrow, please work on the following:
A. Try to find out how much power your country has in the UN. What powerful countries do you think you need to persuade in order to get them to support your policy on North Korea? What countries do you know will probably oppose your policy, and how do you get around their opposition?
B. Consider what other points of view there might be on this issue, and what other countries might be trying to get you to change your mind. What it would take for you to change your mind on North Korea. Draw up a list of points that you would want met for you to change your mind.
C. Write a paragraph or two that included the evidence and your analysis of the evidence to the above two points (A and B). Include as an extra paragraph or two in your policy paper, but attached after the Works Cited page and titled "Extra Perspectives".
No HW tonight unless you want to do extra research/writing for your policy paper. Remember:
Your rough draft of policy paper is due Wednesday at start of class.
Final draft of policy paper is due Thursday at start of class.
Speak to me about extensions if needed.
Also, fill out this survey if you haven't had the chance:
https://animasyearbook.wufoo.
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