Globalization Research, Day 3!

Starter 17
Take 15 minutes and draw a political cartoon about your research topic.  Make sure it has a clear perspective.  Remember, you can use symbols and text (labels, captions, dialogue) to help make your point clear!

TURN IN STARTERS 11-17

Work Time: Research Notes Part 2

1. Work on research notes.  Your goal for the end of class should be to have at least 4 sources completely typed up, and have the rest of your sources found.
2. Conference with Lori as needed.

HOMEWORK

Unless you were absent and are behind (see your daily goal above), NONE!  Enjoy the snow!

Globalization Research: Part 2

Starter 16

1. Look at the research questions on the board.  Other than your own, which question do you find most intriguing?  Why?  What does it make you think about?
2. What type of information do you need to find in order to answer your research question.  Graphs?  Charts?  Interviews?  Analysis?  Polls?  Other?  Where do you think you might be able to find these?

Research Notes, Part 2

Time to start researching!  Make sure that you have read CAREFULLY through the directions for part 2 of the research notes.  Let's avoid a repeat of the disastrous Jihad vs. McWorld paragraph.  :)  Then, to the internet with you!  Conference with me if you get stuck, need help, or find that you need to revise your questions!  

HOMEWORK

None!  Thank you for working so hard today!  IF YOU WERE ABSENT...you should try to get research notes done for at least 2 sources to make sure that you are caught up with where you need to be.

Globalization Research and Conferences

Starter 15

1. What's one interesting thing you've found in your research so far?  Talk about why it is interesting to you.
2. As of right now, what's your perspective or opinion on the topic you're researching?  Why?

Research Time!

1. Finish Part 1 of research, and email it to Lori.
2. Sign up for a conference with Lori, where we'll discuss your topic, and refine your research question if needed.
3. Read CAREFULLY over Research Notes part 2, and make sure you understand what you're supposed to do!  Then start!

HOMEWORK

Finish Research Notes Part 1 if you didn't finish in class today.  If you did finish, take the night off!  THANK YOU for working so well today!

Globalization Project: Topics and Research

Turn in Jihad vs. McWorld Poster and Paragraph

• DIGITAL posters:  Email to Lori.  Must be 11 x 17, jpeg, 300 dpi
• HAND posters:  Turn in to mailbox (make sure your name is on it!)
• PARAGRAPH:  Print, turn in to mailbox

Project Overview

Read over the project overview and attached topics carefully!

Starter 14

As of right now, what might you be interested in researching for your project?  Why is this interesting?  What questions do you have about it?

Research Note Overview

Read over the Part 1 section carefully- we will be working part 1 today and tomorrow in class.

Work Time

Work on research notes, part 1.  Spend some time exploring the internet, and deciding what topic you are interested in, and how you might narrow your research.

HOMEWORK:

Work on Research Notes Part 1 for 30 minutes.  DUE: Start of class, Thursday.

Jihad vs. McWorld Seminar

NO STARTER TODAY!

Socratic Seminar
Discuss the text like sophisticated and intellectual young adults (if this is a stretch, fake it till you make it!).

Work Time
Work on your Jihad vs. McWorld Poster and Paragraph.

HOMEWORK
Finish your Jihad vs. McWorld Poster and Paragraph.  We will talk about how to turn them in at the start of class tomorrow, and I'll give you a few minutes to print/email.

Jihad vs McWorld Work Time!

Starter 13

1. What do you notice about this cartoonist's style?  About HOW he draws this piece?  List as many things as you can!

2. What is the message of this cartoon?  What is your reaction to the message?  Free flow your ideas here!

Work Time

1. Seminar Prewrite (Due MONDAY)
2. Jihad vs. McWorld Poster and Paragraph (Due TUESDAY)

HOMEWORK

Finish Seminar Prewrite.  DUE:  Start of class, Monday.

Jihad vs. McWorld Posters

Starter 12

• Read the handout (I don't have digital copies) titled "10 Arguments Against the WTO"
• What are 3 contradictions between this article and the one you read yesterday?
• Which 2 problems explained in this article do you think are most important?  Why?
• What are 3 questions you have about the WTO?

Jihad McWorld Pros and Cons

Create a 4 column chart, and fill it out with at least 3 bullet points per column.  The columns should be: Jihad Pros, Jihad Cons, McWorld Pros, and McWorld Cons.  HINT:  Look at the section title "The Darkening Future of Democracy."

Seminar Prewrite:  Due MONDAY

Choose TWO of the following questions to answer!  You need to answer each question with a paragraph.

• What do you think is more important: peace and stability or identity and community?
• What line from this article do you most agree OR disagree with?  Explain what the sentence means, and why you agree/disagree.
• Which of these forces is dominant in your life?  Explain how you see the pros and cons in your own life.

Jihad vs. McWorld Poster:  Due TUESDAY

See the handout linked above for instructions, grading, and deadline!

HOMEWORK

None!  

Jihad vs. McWorld- Final Coaching!

Starter 11: Benefits of the WTO

1. Read the handout provided in class (I don't have a digital copy...if you were absent, you'll need to get a hard copy from me before doing this starter).
2. What do you think are the two most important benefits from this list?  Why do you think they're so important?
3. Read the Silences:  What is NOT talked about in this document?  What does this make you think?

Jihad vs. McWorld:  Coaching

Coach Section 2 of this document, using the same process we used last week.  Skip the "Big Picture" part, and go right to the paragraph by paragraph analysis.

Jihad vs. McWorld:  Document Review and Last Section

Review as a class, clear up any final confusions.  Take notes on setup for the last section.  Read and annotate to the end of the document.

Jihad vs. McWorld:  Formative Assessment

Take the digital assessment linked above.  This will be a homework grade, and we'll go over the results tomorrow!

HOMEWORK:

Read and annotate to the end of Jihad vs. McWorld.  DUE: Start of class, Thursday.

Jihad vs. McWorld Coaching

Starter 10:  Free Trade Dilemmas
See the handout linked above for your Friday starter!

TURN IN STARTERS 6-10!

Jihad vs. McWorld Coaching
See document linked above for instructions.  If you were absent, you will want to get coaching notes from one of your group members when you come back.

Jihad vs. McWorld: Reading Section 2
Read and annotate pages 5, 6, 7, and the top of page 8.

1. At least TWO substantive annotations per page!  Remember, no emotional reactions!
2. Use the vocab sheet I gave you to help you understand

HOMEWORK

Jihad vs. McWorld:  Read and annotate pages 5, 6, 7, and the top of page 8.  DUE:  Start of Class, Wednesday 1/22.

Jihad vs. McWorld, Continued...

Starter 9:  Global Poverty Reduction

Region	$1 per day				$1.25 per day[36]
	1990	2002	2004		1981	2008
East Asia and Pacific	15.40%	12.33%	9.07%		77.2%	14.3%
Europe and Central Asia	3.60%	1.28%	0.95%		1.9%	0.5%
Latin America and the Caribbean	9.62%	9.08%	8.64%		11.9%	6.5%
Middle East and North Africa	2.08%	1.69%	1.47%		9.6%	2.7%
South Asia	35.04%	33.44%	30.84%		61.1%	36%
Sub-Saharan Africa	46.07%	42.63%	41.09%		51.5%	47.5%
World					52.2%	22.4%

1.    ^ "Regional aggregation using 2005 PPP and $1.25 per day poverty line". The World Bank. 2011.

1. What are 2 trends you notice in this chart?  Explain.

2. What conclusions can you infer, based on these numbers?

3. What are two possible explanations for the trend you see here in global poverty reduction?

If you're interested in this, check out this link from the Economist: How did the global poverty rate halve in 20 years?

Jihad vs. McWorld

-Read through the top of page 5.  If you finish during class today, keep going!

-Find and label the thesis (this time it is on the first page!)

-At least TWO annotations PER PAGE.  Remember, these must be substantive!  See yesterdays post for suggestions about what you can do in your annotations if you're stuck.

HOMEWORK:  Finish reading and annotating Jihad vs. McWorld through the top of page 5.  DUE: Start of class, Friday.

Jihad vs. McWorld Introduction

Starter 8

1. What are the three ways this video argues that sweatshops pull people out of poverty?  List them.
2. How convincing is this argument?  Why?
3. What questions would you want answered in order to make a more informed judgment on the real impact of sweatshops?  List at least 3.

NAFTA Sharing
In groups, discuss questions about NAFTA based on your paragraph and cartoon.

Too Dumb For Complex Texts?
The article linked above makes the argument that many students in the US are unprepared for college because they lack the strategies to read difficult texts effectively.  If you were absent, you should choose one of the following sections to read:

1. A Willingness to Probe
2. The Capacity for Uninterrupted Thinking
3. A Receptivity to Deep Thinking

For the section you read, jot down answers to the following two questions:

1. Describe in your own words the reading strategy the author describes in this section.
2. Why does the author think this strategy is hard for students today?

Now discuss/think about:

1. How often do you use the strategies described in this article?  Why?
2. Which strategy is easiest for you?  Which is hardest?
3. Which one, if used, do you think will most improve your understanding of hard texts?

Jihad vs. McWorld

Okay, here it is.  Possibly the hardest text you'll read all year!  For the first chunk of reading use the reading strategies we talked about the Jihad vs. McWorld Vocabulary list.  Read and annotate to the top of page 5.  Stop when you get to the section about Jihad.  For your annotations, you need to:

1. Find and label the thesis (it's on the first page this time!)
2. Make at least TWO annotations PER PAGE.  These must be substantive!  No emotional reactions!  In your annotations, you could...
• Make connections to other texts/ideas
• Ask questions
• Argue with the author
• Have deep thoughts and/or epiphanies
• Extend or apply the ideas in the text

HOMEWORK:  None!  Take the night off.  You will have most of class tomorrow to finish reading this first section.

NAFTA, Continued...

Starter 7:
This is a video that shows one perspective on sweatshops.  Tomorrow we'll be watching a video that expresses a very different perspective!

1. What was the most powerful or interesting part of this video?  Explain why it was powerful/interesting, and your emotional/intellectual reactions.

2. Do you think anything should be done about these working conditions, or are these downsides worth it to have cheap products and more jobs?  Explain!

NAFTA Analysis
You will need your NAFTA Documents and your NAFTA Analysis Worksheet to complete this!

1. Finish document analysis notes, including reliability ranking.
2. Write NAFTA paragraph (see worksheet for specific instructions).
3. Complete political cartoon.  This cartoon is NOT graded, so don't freak out!  Just think of it as practice for your project.  :)

HOMEWORK

Finish NAFTA paragraph and political cartoon.  DUE: Start of class, Wednesday, 1/15

NAFTA

Starter 6:

1. What is your reaction to this video?  Intellectual, emotional, other...?

2. How does this connect to the simulation we did last week?

3. Would this type of program work to lessen poverty in the US?  Why/why not?

NAFTA Background Information

• Who:  Mexico, Canada, USA (Chile added in 1997)
• When:  1994
• Why:  Increase trade between these countries
• Controversies:

• Job loss
• Environmental Regulations
• National Autonomy

• How: 

• Tariffs:  Reduces tariffs (taxes) on good shipped from one country to another.  US exports to Mexico have gone up because of this.
• Immigration and Travel:  Makes transporting of goods across borders easier, allows some immigration for work under a special kind of visa.
• Labeling:  Goods shipped into a country must have labels in the language of that country (French for Canada, English for US, Spanish for Mexico)

NAFTA Documents and Document Analysis Notes

• Document 1:  Follow along with Lori's reading of the document, and make the relevant notes on your note sheet.
• Documents 2-4:  Analyze the documents according to the note sheets in your packet
• You may not finish today- that's fine!  Get as far as you can with it.  You will have more time in class to work on this tomorrow.

HOMEWORK:

Finish TNC Auction Writing, email to Lori when you are finished.  DUE: Start of class, Tuesday 1/14.  If you've forgotten what this is, look at Friday's post for details and links!

Transnational Capital Auction

Starter 5: Trade Dilemma

Most people agree that the government of Burma(known also as Myanmar) is repressive. TheU.S. State Department issued a report saying that Burmese “soldiers have committed serious human rights abuses, including extra judicial killing and rape.” Human rights organizations have documented the widespread use of forced labor. In order to protest human rights abuses there, the government of Massachusetts passed a law saying that it will not purchase major goods or services from any company that has investments in Burma.

The European Union and Japan complained that this was a violation of free trade because what is important about a good is the product itself, not how it was produced or who produced it. The National Foreign Trade Council, representing 580 U.S. companies — 346 of which do business with Burma — agreed. They said that Massachusetts has no right to pick and choose whom it will buy from based on anything other than the price and the quality of goods to be provided— period.

1. Do you agree with the position of the National Foreign Trade Council?  Why/why not?
2. In general, what is more important: protecting the free flow of goods and services, or the right of individual nations to make rules for themselves?  Explain your answer.

TURN IN STARTERS 1-5

Transnational Capital Auction Simulation

Participate in class simulation.

TNC Auction Writing

Choose THREE of the questions in the document linked above to respond to in writing.  Responses are due next TUESDAY.  They must be typed!

IF YOU WERE ABSENT:  

Complete the Transnational Capital Auction Makeup assignment linked here.

Homework:

None!  Take the weekend off.

LatOT Discussion and Writing

Starter 4

1. List 2 symbols from this carton, and explain what each represents/means.

2. What's the message of this cartoon?

3. Do you agree or disagree with the perspective expressed here?  Why/why not?  (It's okay to be in the middle here!)

LatOT Discussion

1. Thesis Statement: Compare what each of you said.  Choose the best one (most likely to be the thesis) and explain why.  Remember the purpose of a thesis!
2. What is Friedman’s opinion of globalization, based on what you’ve read in this article?  Is he for it?  Against it?  A mix?
3. What are the pros and cons of globalization, as you see them so far?
4. In paragraph 25, Friedman talks about how the Electronic Herd and the Supermarkets can trigger the downfall of governments.  What does this mean for democracy?
5. How do you see what Friedman describes in your own life?  How accurate do you think his description of globalization is?
6. Do you think you, as an individual, are more or less powerful in a globalized system?  Why?  How do you exercise your power or influence the larger systems around you?

LatOT Writing

These must be TYPED.  All paragraphs must be organized, and must use evidence from the article to support your position.  You may draw on anything we’ve done in class so far to help you respond to these questions.  You must answer the first question, and then you should choose one additional question to respond to, for a total of 2 paragraphs (if you want to write more, go for it!)

1. REQUIRED QUESTION:  Define globalization in a well-organized TEA paragraph.  You should definitely quote from the article to do this!  (MUST ANSWER)

Choose one more from the following list to answer:

1. What is Friedman’s position on globalization?  Does he fall on the pro or con side?  What’s your evidence for this?
2. Based on what you currently know about globalization, what are some of the biggest benefits to this system?  What are some of the most significant downsides?
3. In paragraph 25, Friedman talks about how the Electronic Herd and the Supermarkets can trigger the downfall of governments.  What does this mean for democracy?
4. Do you think you, as an individual, are more or less powerful in a globalized system?  Why?  How do you exercise your power or influence the larger systems around you?
5. What types of violence do you think are most present in the globalized world?  Choose 2 or 3, and talk about how they are present.
6. Look back at the chart you made.  It describes 8 shifts that happened from the Cold War era to the Globalization era.  Which 2 shifts do you think are most important?  Why?
7. How do you see what Friedman describes in your own life?  Make connections to specific things he talks about in the article.

Writing Assessment

Your LatOT writing will be graded on the following:

1. Organization- Are your paragraphs well organized, with a clear topic sentence, evidence, and ample analysis?  Are they easy to follow?
2. Evidence- Are you using evidence from LatOT or other texts?  Does the evidence make sense in the contxt of your argument?  Are your quotes set up correctly?
3. Careful Thinking- How well are you explaining your ideas?  Are you thinking critically and carefully about what you are saying?  Are you making connections for your reader, and explaining your evidence?
4. Sentence Craft- Are your sentences grammatically correct?  Are you using varied types of sentences?
5. Proofreading- Spellcheck and proofread carefully!
6. Purpose/Focus- Are you answering the question?  Is your perspective clear?

HOMEWORK:  Finish LatOT Writing (2 paragraphs total).  Type, and email it to lori.fisher@animashighschool.com before the start of class on Friday.

Lexus and the Olive Tree: Reading and Chart

Starter 3: Where is Your Stuff From?

1. Look at three items you have, list what it is, where it’s made (clothing tags, electronics, etc.)
2. Why are so many things made globally, not locally?  Try to list at least 3 reasons.
3. How would your life change if you could only shop for goods that were made locally? What would you have to give up? What benefits would there be?

Lexus and the Olive Tree: Reading

1. Read and annotate to the end of the article
2. Mark thesis
3. Circle and define vocabulary
4. Highlight and underline main ideas
5. At least 2 substantive annotations per page (no emotional reactions!)

Lexus and Olive Tree: Cold War vs. Globalization Chart

In paragraph 7, Friedman lists 8 key defining characteristics of the Cold War era.  He then compares the defining characteristics of Globalization to the defining characteristics of the Cold War in the rest of the essay

1. Underline all 8 defining characteristics listed in paragraph 7
2. Find them for globalization
3. Create a diagram that compares Cold War to Globalization (see example below)
4. For each characteristic, you should:
1. Summarize what he is saying about the Cold War/Globalization
2. Provide an example. 

I've done one for you in the example chart below.  You should complete the chart!  

Compare the Cold War dominant rules to Globalization's dominant culture, as Friedman doesn't do a 1 to 1 comparison for these.

Cold War	Globalization
Division: World was divided into two camps. Example: Berlin Wall	Integration: World is connected and interwoven in many ways. Example: The Web

LatOT Writing (this is working ahead...don't worry if you don't get to this today!)
You are going to write 3 solid paragraphs for this.  They must be TYPED!

1. Define globalization in a well-organized TEA paragraph.  You should definitely quote from the article to do this!
2. What is Friedman’s position on globalization?  Does he fall on the pro or con side?  Why do you think this?
3. Based on what you currently know about globalization, what are some of the benefits to this system?  What are some of the downsides?  (QUOTE FROM THE ARTICLE!)

HOMEWORK:  Finish Cold War vs. Globalization comparison chart above.  DUE: Start of class, Thursday.

Lexus and the Olive Tree

Starter 2

1. List 3 visual details of this cartoon, and explain what each of them symbolize.

2. In 1-2 sentences, summarize the main message of this cartoon.

3. Which world (then or now) would you rather live in, and why?  Explain your answer thoroughly!  Write a bunch here!

Galtung Violence Distinctions

Get in groups with each distinction represented.  Each person presents their distinction, using their poster.  In your notes, you should have the following information for each distinction:

• Name of the distinctions
• Definitions
• Examples to help you remember

Cold War Review

Quick review of the Cold War content learned last semester to frame the article we are going to read (this will be kept up on the board in my room for the rest of this week for students who were absent).

The Lexus and the Olive Tree and LatOT Vocab Sheet

Read slowly and carefully- this is a difficult text, and it's important you understand one piece before moving to the next!  As you read, you should:

1. Highlight/Underline main ideas.  Remember that you shouldn't highlight everything!  Be selective.
2. Circle and define vocabulary words.  Believe me, you'll find some!  Use the attached Vocab Sheet for some specific terms.
3. Annotate:  At least 2 substantive annotations per page.  NO EMOTIONAL RESPONSES like "This sucks," or "This makes me angry."  These can be:
• Connections to other texts/ideas/experiences
• Questions
• Arguments with the author
• Deep thoughts or musings
• Extensions or applications of the ideas in the text
4. Find and label the thesis.  Do this LAST, after you've finished the whole article.  HINT: It's not on the first page!

HOMEWORK

Read, and do vocab and annotations for pages 1-4 of The Lexus and the Olive Tree (see above for specifics).  DUE: Start of class, Wednesday, 1/8.  I will be checking for vocab and annotations!

Globalization Intro

Starter 1: If the World Were 100 People...

1. Using the handout above, take your best guess at the correct numbers.
2. Now check the answers with the second page of the handout.
3. What two things were most surprising to you, and why?
4. What is one conclusion you can draw from these numbers?  Explain your conclusion and the data that led you to it.

Globalization Project Overview

1. Will have official handout for you by the end of this week.
2. 6 week project, final products are an Op-Ed article and a political cartoon

Framework #1:  Peace and Violence

1. Galtung Lecture Notes (review linked notes here if you were absent)
2. Violence Distinction Posters must include:
1. Distinction (for example, Physical vs. Psychological)
2. Definition of each type of violence IN YOUR OWN WORDS
3. Real life example of each type of violence with an illustration (stick figures are okay!)
4. Short (1-2 sentences) explanation of how your example fits that type of violence

HOMEWORK

1. Finish Violence Distinction Posters (see above for details).  DUE: Start of Class, Tuesday 1/7.