Today, we will be writing the essay. A successful essay will:
- Use the following vocabulary words correctly in context: economy, opportunity cost, capitalism, choice, scarcity, societal value of the profit motive, surplus value of labor & competition.
- Successfully integrate the following sources as specific examples: Roger & Me, The Rivals, Mock Economy video, Crash Course on Capitalism, Planet Money Makes a T-Shirt, Mr. Morrell's house, Here Comes the Neighborhood, Rumford Demographics and Cape Elizabeth Demographics, interviews with local businesses (honors required).
- Successfully organize your essay to build your arguments.
- Write claims that logically argue your thesis.
- Write warrants that fully explain how your evidence supports your claims.
You may choose from the following scenarios:
- Write a letter letter to an 8th grader advising them of the competitive nature of what they are getting into and giving them specific advise about how to succeed.
- Write a letter to your future child explaining how to succeed in life.
- Write an essay explaining what decisions you should make based on what you have learned.
- Write an essay explaining where you are going to live and why.
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