11/13 Developing a Claim

• 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

• Develop a claim with reasons and supporting evidence.
• Reflect on the five themes of geography.

Why?

• To deepen your understanding of the five themes of geography.
• To practice writing skills.

DIRECTIONS

  If you are ever waiting for a direction, please use PlaceSpotting or Google A Day. (Don't search for the question or use a Google A Day answer site.)

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

2. Look through all your work related to the five themes of geography.         7 minutes

3. Think: What is a claim? What is a reason? What is evidence?        3 minutes
4.Wait for whole class direction. C Period - proceed to #5. 5. Use the graphic organizer to develop your claim.         30 minutes

6. See Mr.d'E.

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,

"What Did You Do in School Today?"

Ask them.......

• What was your claim? How did you support/defend your claim with evidence?