2/7 - 2/8 Analyzing Standard of Living: In Class Only Writing

Reminders

• 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

• Explain how indicators show about standard of living.
• Write about standard of living

Why?

• To strengthen your understanding of economics.
• To practice analyzing information.
• To strengthen your writing.

DIRECTIONS

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

2.  By yourself and without any resources, open the ONLY in CLASS Standard of Living Comparison assignment in Google Classroom. Read through the directions and rubric. Ask questions.            7 minutes    

3.   Over two class periods: By yourself and without any resources, analyze the information, organize your thoughts, and write your response.         80 minutes        

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,

"What Did You Do in School Today?"

Ask them.......

• How are you organizing your writing?
• Why are you organizing it that way?