Jan. 7, 2014

Starter 2: UN Comics 

1. What do you see?
2. What is this image saying about the UN? 

Study Guide Answers

While I come around and check your study guides compare your answers with your neighbors. If there any discrepancies refer back to the reading.

Model UN for everyone video

Write down any remaining questions you have?

UN Charter:

Individually read Preamble

Debrief – the preamble

Tasks for students:

As a group: (Use handout)

1.       First read the sections assigned above as a group (out load).

2.       Then discuss the questions provided on the other side of the paper.

During your discussion you should have one person taking notes that will be emailed to me with all members’ names on it.

3.       As a group chose 5 key ideas you want to share with the class.

As an Individual:

4.       Individually write a TEA paragraph that explains your position on one of the specific questions you discussed as a group.

T – Identifies the article in the UN charter and what it means

E – Evidence includes points in the discussion, specific language of the charter, or outside research

A – Your analysis: your arguments during the discussion and why it matters

If you finish early get a jump start on homework:

1. Find a news article online that discusses the UN that you are interested in.

·         Summarize the article in a short paragraph.

·         What is interesting about it?

·         Include the source of your article