1. Watch the BBC and record 2 news stories.
2.. Write your speech from your position paper. Use a larger font (at least 18 pt. font). Have
an adult time you to see how long it is. It should be between 1 1/2 minutes-2 1/2
minutes long.
3. Finish writing your section of the refugee position paper with your group. Make sure you have combined your sentences into one paragraph, and are ready to hand that in next week.
4. Go the MMUN web site (http://montessori-mun.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Matrix_UE-2014_upd.pdf)
Find your committee along the top row. Write down 10 other nations besides Israel that are participating in your group. Try to group them either by continent or by developing/developed countries.
Homework due 2/27/14
1. Your paper is due this week.
Please submit it in the following format:
proper heading (check with samples in student guide)
no spelling or punctuation errors
all web sites cited in parentheses
source list at end of paper
****** Have an adult look closely at your paper before you decide it is really the final draft*******
2. Send it as an Word attachment (not Google Docs, not in an e-mail). I will reply to your e-mail to let you know that I received it.
3. After your paper is done, celebrate and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment.
4. Then watch the BBC and record news stories.
4. http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/specials/conflictzone/cz-pt1-uneasy-coexistence/
Please watch this video and be prepared to discuss it.
Please submit it in the following format:
proper heading (check with samples in student guide)
no spelling or punctuation errors
all web sites cited in parentheses
source list at end of paper
****** Have an adult look closely at your paper before you decide it is really the final draft*******
2. Send it as an Word attachment (not Google Docs, not in an e-mail). I will reply to your e-mail to let you know that I received it.
3. After your paper is done, celebrate and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment.
4. Then watch the BBC and record news stories.
4. http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/specials/conflictzone/cz-pt1-uneasy-coexistence/
Please watch this video and be prepared to discuss it.
Homework due 2/13/14
1. Work hard on section three. Write about the solutions and be specific. You are almost done with your positon paper!
Look at the list of operative clauses in your student handbook. Make sure you have several of these in this section.
2. Your solutions listed in section 3 are not your ideas, but rather the ideas of the delegation of Israel. Look for what is happening now in Israel, and you can talk about continuing their progress. Look for quotes and programs. No matter what, Israel will want a solution to any UN related issue. Ask for help if you don't see how to write this section.
3. All projects are due by next meeting. MAKE IT HAPPEN.
Look at the list of operative clauses in your student handbook. Make sure you have several of these in this section.
2. Your solutions listed in section 3 are not your ideas, but rather the ideas of the delegation of Israel. Look for what is happening now in Israel, and you can talk about continuing their progress. Look for quotes and programs. No matter what, Israel will want a solution to any UN related issue. Ask for help if you don't see how to write this section.
3. All projects are due by next meeting. MAKE IT HAPPEN.
Homework due 2/6/14
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.
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.
