2/7 HW/Review

Friday class:  Make sure to fill out this yearbook survey if you haven't already:
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HW:  Optional homework is to watch some or all of this model UN video from previous Animas students:
https://docs.google.com/a/animashighschool.com/file/d/0B4rDlTO-PUWvM3VoaXdGRGcxS1k/edit

If you missed any in-class time this week:
1. Make sure to complete your policy paper if you haven't already, and share it with me on googledocs (allow me to edit and make comments)

You can find the Policy Paper Handout here and on the class handouts page.

1. Check the project handouts page.  Print or download all of the handouts about "resolutions" and read them carefully.

2.  Begin writing your resolution, using the handouts.  The final draft of your resolution is due Monday at end of class.
The resolution is a building-up of all the work we've done before on our countries...research packets, in-class essay, policy papers...USE those resources and the work you've already done to write a resolution declaring what you country wants the UN to do about the North Korea nuclear situation.

2/6 HW/Review

HW:  No HW tonight.
Review:
Exhibition is Monday March 17th at Fort Lewis from 5:15-7:30

Starter--What is a UN resolution?  Why is consensus important for UN resolutions?  What do you need to do to ensure that you can gain resolution for your resolution?

Small groups--Brainstorm five possible solutions to the North Korea nuclear issue.

Share out the possible solutions to large group.

Silly Resolutions--write, with a partner, a silly resolution that has 3 preambulatory and 3 operative clauses.

Begin resolution writing.

2/5 HW/Review

Complete this yearbook survey asap please
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HW:  Finish your policy paper and email it to me as a googledocs before class begins tomorrow.
Review:  Today we had peer-editing and in-class worktime to finish our policy papers.

Tomorrow we begin learning how to write resolutions for our Model UN conference :)

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2/3 HW/Review

Class schedule for Tuesday 2/4 (thanks Dusty for subbing!)

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:
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