3/13 Writing About Standard of Living

Whenever you need help, please ask for it.

Please write your homework in your assignment book.
Please review the goal and agenda for the day (posted in the classroom).

Today in class you will 

•  assess countries' standard of living.
• write about a country's standard of living.

Why?

• To develop your understanding of standard of living.
• To become more understanding of others.
• To develop your critical thinking.
• To improve your writing skills.

1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).   1 minute

2.   Revise your paragraphs from Friday - refer to your resources in Drive & Classroom.               15 minutes

3. Feedback              5 minutes

4.  Choose one of the countries - A, B, or C - assess the country's standard of living. Write a paragraphs using the data to support your assessment by addressing wealth, health, and education. Try to do it WITHOUT referring to your resources.               15 minutes

5. Feedback              5 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"

Ask them.......

• What are the three key things you need in a paragraph to help you explain clearly?
• What data can you use to analyze a country's standard of living?
• How does the data show about standard of living?