Transcript 23 Sept

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Do now: Pick up an essay rubric (do not lose it!); Have
the homework on your desk: (read pgs 61-64 and
complete the questions.) Minus 3 pts if not turned in at
the start of class.
Today, I will understand the impact that the Columbian
Exchange had on the world. I will select my position
regarding the essay prompt and begin my rough draft.
Show me assignments that were not done in time to
receive a check-minus.
Writing assignment is due Thursday 25 September 2014
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Attention grabber: An interesting statistic,
quotation, fact, or question.
Clear Definition of Columbian Exchange (also
include an explanation of Old and New
World).
Your position (either enriched or harmed the
world)
Your 2 main ideas.
“The New World”
The Americas
“The Old World”
Europe
European
Culture
All All
other
cultures
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Did the Columbian Exchange enrich OR harm the world?
This is a position paper. You are to inform your reader and
persuade the audience to adopt your perspective.
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Rubric is located at the front and back of the class.
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Timeline 19 and 22 research complete the organizer.
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23 and 24 work to complete rough draft
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25 essay is due.
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Chapter 3, Columbian Exchange Folder
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Take a clear position
Provide proper support (at least 2 clear reasons
supporting your claim)
Focus: Is your idea clearly presented
Content: Did you define Columbian Exchange,
did I provide enough support that is historically
accurate.
Organization: Strong intro, Columbian Exchange
defined, body paragraphs, transitions, does my
support back up my main idea; does my
conclusion expand my thinking about the question
posed.
Conventions: Few grammatical errors.