1. Watch the BBC 1 minute news
2. Write the topic sentence for your 3rd section. Write an outline for the rest of the section.
3. Look at the other position paper examples for ideas of how this section will sound. Remember, you will use phrases like:
The delegation of the State of Israel strongly supports . . .
The State of Israel is committed to improving . . .
4. Make any changes to your 1st or 2nd section if you have not already.
Homework due 1/30/14
1. Finish the second section. Make all edits I have asked for. Make sure you have in-text citations, statistics, references to resolutions, conventions, other special meetings, NGOs, etc. All of this is the necessary background information when you discuss Israel.
2. Collect ticket money. Double check the personal checks (are they made out to Khalsa Montessori?).
Make sure you have gotten at least 1 gift certificate. Go for another if you already have one.
3. Meet with your group as needed to finish the backboard, art project or flag.
2. Collect ticket money. Double check the personal checks (are they made out to Khalsa Montessori?).
Make sure you have gotten at least 1 gift certificate. Go for another if you already have one.
3. Meet with your group as needed to finish the backboard, art project or flag.
Homework due 1/23/14
1. Read or watch news stories about Israel on the BBC.
2. Discuss with your parents which businesses you will solicit gift cards or gift certificates from for the Model UN dinner raffle. Make a plan about when you will visit the business.
3. http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/resguide/r68_en.shtml
Try to find a GA resolution that fits your topic. Read the document, and record the resolution number. (ex: A/RES/68/266)
Bookmark this document.4. Start writing the second section of your paper (get at least halfway done). Use your outline for the order of your sentences. Remember, you will probably need at least 2 paragraphs for this section. Don't forget to cite your sources with parentheses.
2. Discuss with your parents which businesses you will solicit gift cards or gift certificates from for the Model UN dinner raffle. Make a plan about when you will visit the business.
3. http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/resguide/r68_en.shtml
Try to find a GA resolution that fits your topic. Read the document, and record the resolution number. (ex: A/RES/68/266)
Bookmark this document.4. Start writing the second section of your paper (get at least halfway done). Use your outline for the order of your sentences. Remember, you will probably need at least 2 paragraphs for this section. Don't forget to cite your sources with parentheses.
Homework due 1/16/14
1. Keep watching the 1 minute news on the BBC web site.
2. Decide which business you will visit to solicit a gift card or certificate for our dinner raffle. Discuss a date when to visit with a parent. Also discuss selling your tickets-who will be your invited guests?
3. Outline the second section of your paper. This section should include:
How is Israel doing in terms of your topic?
What is Israel's relationship to this topic?
How does Israel compare to its surrounding countries?
What types of improvements does Israel need to make (if any)?
Have they made improvements over the last decade?
**Look for statistics and documents to support your ideas.
4. Submit an outline of this section to me by Thurs. or print it out for Thursday's meeting. You can e-mail it earlier if you would like to see if you are on the right track. Don't forget to bookmark your web sites.
2. Decide which business you will visit to solicit a gift card or certificate for our dinner raffle. Discuss a date when to visit with a parent. Also discuss selling your tickets-who will be your invited guests?
3. Outline the second section of your paper. This section should include:
How is Israel doing in terms of your topic?
What is Israel's relationship to this topic?
How does Israel compare to its surrounding countries?
What types of improvements does Israel need to make (if any)?
Have they made improvements over the last decade?
**Look for statistics and documents to support your ideas.
4. Submit an outline of this section to me by Thurs. or print it out for Thursday's meeting. You can e-mail it earlier if you would like to see if you are on the right track. Don't forget to bookmark your web sites.
Homework due 12/19/13
1. Record 2 news stories from the BBC.
2. Come prepared for your group work. Are you on track for finishing your project by the end of January?
3. Write the 1st paragraph of your position paper. It can be broken into 2 smaller paragraphs.
Times New Roman, 12 pt. font
Use parenthesis when citing a we site.
An average length of this section is 12-14 sentences.
4. Come see me if you are struggling with the writing.
2. Come prepared for your group work. Are you on track for finishing your project by the end of January?
3. Write the 1st paragraph of your position paper. It can be broken into 2 smaller paragraphs.
Times New Roman, 12 pt. font
Use parenthesis when citing a we site.
An average length of this section is 12-14 sentences.
4. Come see me if you are struggling with the writing.
Homework due 1/9/13
1. Watch the BBC 1 minute news a few times over break. Keep up with the news even as you get busy with your position paper.
2. Write the draft of your 1st paragraph(s). Remember, this history section is about 1/3 of your paper.
Make sure you have included:
a. the history of your topic in several sentences
b. important dates and leaders involved with the history
c. an important convention or law passed related to your issue
d. countries that are invovled with your issue
e. an interesting topic sentence to start your paper
f. a quote if you can find one
Longer is better than shorter.
3. What do you need to do over break for your project?
2. Write the draft of your 1st paragraph(s). Remember, this history section is about 1/3 of your paper.
Make sure you have included:
a. the history of your topic in several sentences
b. important dates and leaders involved with the history
c. an important convention or law passed related to your issue
d. countries that are invovled with your issue
e. an interesting topic sentence to start your paper
f. a quote if you can find one
Longer is better than shorter.
3. What do you need to do over break for your project?
Homework due 12/12/13
1. Continue to watch the BBC and record 2 news stories.
2. Come prepared for the next stage of the backboard, art or flag project.
3. Write the topic sentence of your position paper. This will be the sentence that introduces your topic. Look in your delegate guide (in your binder) for an example.
4. Decide on the other details that will be in the first paragraph. Will they be: a UN document, a UN convention, a worldwide statistic? Will you have a quote from a UN official? Do you have enough history about your topic? What other details will you include in this paragraph? Write out these details in note form with bullet points (or type it). Seek out other web sites if you think you need more information.
5. Every time you use a web site for your position paper, copy and paste it into your source list. This will eventually be the last part of your position paper.
2. Come prepared for the next stage of the backboard, art or flag project.
3. Write the topic sentence of your position paper. This will be the sentence that introduces your topic. Look in your delegate guide (in your binder) for an example.
4. Decide on the other details that will be in the first paragraph. Will they be: a UN document, a UN convention, a worldwide statistic? Will you have a quote from a UN official? Do you have enough history about your topic? What other details will you include in this paragraph? Write out these details in note form with bullet points (or type it). Seek out other web sites if you think you need more information.
5. Every time you use a web site for your position paper, copy and paste it into your source list. This will eventually be the last part of your position paper.
