Monday November 28, 2016

Monday November 28, 2016

Circle: Why do you think it is so hard to break the circle of poverty? Matt & Brew talk about the Cape trip.

Realtor.com: virtual field trip.
1) Look at real estate from Rumord and Cape.
2) Analyze the elements in two photos -- one from each
3) Identify what that might mean.
4) Explain why it matters.

Income Mobility: Brownfield Story

Check Your Stocks: If you live in Cape Elizabeth....

Presentation Activity: At your table your group will look up the "The American Dream".  Answer the follow questions and put together a short presentation that addresses, what is the American Dream?  What are some examples of people reaching the American Dream? Do you believe the American Dream is real or not and why?  How does this apply to "The Rivals"?

Do some vocabulary work

Rumford or Cape Unit
Essential Question: Can where you live shape who you become?
Learning Target: In this unit you practice using information from a variety of sources, determining possible biases to determine meaning, then using your conclusions to make a complicated decision.

Activity #1
At your Table: Identify the most compelling scenes or quotation at your table that support moving to Cape and Rumford.  Share with the class.
Learning Target: You will be able to watch a video, take notes that describe specific quotes and scenes and describe what it means in terms of how they make you feel about Cape Elizabeth and Rumford.

Activity #2
Review the Demographic Exploration: Looking at Rumford Demographics and Cape Elizabeth Demographics, how are the two places different?
1) With your group, identify four reasons to help make your argument (including possible counterarguments to your position.

Activity #3
Reading: "Here Comes the Neighborhood."
1) The beginning of the article will be read aloud for a period of time.
2) Individually identify passages and quotes that either support your argument or refute it.
3) Share at your table, share out.
4) Repeat.
5) You will read the end of your article on your own.  When finished go to #4 if you have time.

Activity #4
Maine's Paper Industry
-Watch this video about the Verso paper mill closing in Bucksport and take notes on evidence that will help you write your Rumford or Cape Essay. If you finish, go to #5

Activity #5
Read your reading book. When time is up, complete a reading log entry (link on the right).

Activity #6
The Death of the Industry in Maine
Read "The Temperature of Desire" from Ernie's Ark.
Explanation: this story is about a family living in a Maine mill town and how they are torn apart by a strike at the mill.
Vocabulary: strike: when the workers at a factory refuse to work when demanding better pay or working conditions; crossing or crossed or crosses: when a worker goes to work at the mill instead of being on strike; scab: a worker who crosses, "scab" workers are often brought in from other states.
Take notes: character names; anything that relates to the Rumford-Cape decision -- why might moving to a mill town be risky?

For Later
Reading: An article, "The Best and Worst Places to Grow Up" in the New York Times about why it matters where you live.