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current events- February 7 2011 1.) Find a news article that interests you. 2.) Copy and paste the URL address for the article at the TOP of your page. 3.) Read the article thoroughly looking for who, what, when, where, why, and how. 4.) Write a summary that, at least, answers the questions Who? What? When? Where? 5.) Make sure your summary answers the larger questions How? and Why? If the article discusses why or how it happened.(5 Sentences) 6.) Write your reaction to at least five sentences, in which you describe what you think and how you feel about the article. You can start your sentences with starters like:
 * * I think ... because...
 * I can relate to this... because
 * I feel... because...
 * I chose this article... because
 * I'm confused... because
 * I agree/disagree... because
 * This upsets me... because
 * I still wonder... because
 * I liked this article... because
 * This is interesting... because
 * Now I want to know . . . because
 * Now I understand . . . because || Make sure to add a BECAUSE to these sentences. ||
 * ^  || Wrong: I liked this article. ||
 * ^  || Right: I liked this article because it helped me see that the police are humans who don't always do the right thing. ||
 * ^  || Right: I liked this article because it showed that the Oakland police department is cracking down on corrupti ||
 * 1) Reread your summary and reaction to make sure that they make sense and that there are no errors.
 * ^  || Right: I liked this article because it showed that the Oakland police department is cracking down on corrupti ||
 * 1) Reread your summary and reaction to make sure that they make sense and that there are no errors.

REMEMBER TO ALWAYS ANSWER THE QUESTION: WHY IS THIS WORLD NEWS? WHAT MAKES THIS ARTICLE GLOBALLY IMPORTANT?

__**Assignment #1: Individual Identity**__ What does globalization have to do with your identity? You have explored some of the ways in which it affects you on a daily basis, but does it really influence who you are? There are many forces that affect your unique character and personality. Your family, your friends, your values and beliefs, where you live, and how much money you have all shaped who you are. All of these influences on your character are affected by global forces and connections. In this section you will look at some of those influences and think about how they have created the person you are today and the person that you might become.


 * Your assignment is to create a Multimedia Presentation About Your Identity. At the end of your presentation you must be prepared to answer this essential question: How does the way I express my identity show the influence of globalization?**

In the assignment you are to include pertinent information about your life, important facts about who you are, what is important to you...ect.

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__Current Events Wrap Up: April 15, 2011__=

1.) With a partner (or in a group of 3) you are going to open up CBC News, BBC News, and another news engine of your choice. (3 in total).

2.) You will post on your Wikipage the top 3 headlines from each news site.

3.) You will summarize an article from each site and a MAXIMUM of 5 sentences.

4.) You will provide a URL link to each article along with the date it was published.

You must complete one of the following activities by the end of this unit. ** Inform Yourself! ** Explore aspects of sustainable prosperity by finding out more. ** Engage! ** Respond to sustainable prosperity by getting involved. ** Act! ** Plan and carry out a course of action about sustainable prosperity. Download a copy of the [|Module 5 Challenge to Take Action] and save it to your Portfolio. When you have completed this activity and reviewed it, submit it to your teacher.
 * Find out more about global injustice. What does global injustice mean to the people around you? Does globalization contribute to sustainable prosperity for all people? Is global trade improving all people’s quality of life? Is globalization helping everyone achieve sustainable prosperity? ( [|click for ideas] )
 * Learn about sustainable prosperity in your community. What does sustainable prosperity mean to the people around you? Do people care about sustainable prosperity? Is it just about money? What are they prepared to sacrifice to ensure sustainable prosperity? ( [|click for ideas] )
 * Promote fair trade products in your community. ( [|click for ideas] )
 * Investigate the types and sources of diamonds sold in your area. ( [|click for ideas] )
 * Participate in an action to promote climate change. ( [|click for ideas] )
 * Write a letter to one of the organizations from Section 2, thanking its members for their successful efforts or suggesting change. ( [|click for ideas] )
 * Write a letter to your local, provincial, or national government discussing its role in promoting climate change. ( [|click for ideas] )