Economics – 5/28/15

I.  Bellwork Q&A

1. Explain the symbolism used in the cartoon.
2. Explain the main point of the cartoon.

II.  Objective-

• Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources.
• Evaluate authors’ differing points of view on an issue by assessing the authors’ claims, reasoning, and evidence.

III. Should College Athletes Be Paid?

1. Review: Thinking Map (Should College Athletes Be Paid? Yes & No) Based upon Reading & Video
2. Read/View/Discuss:  Page 167 Analyzing the Issue

IV  Prompt:  Should College Athletes Be Paid?

 A  Your essay should have the following paragraphs:

•  Introduction
•  Support for your stance
•  Support for your stance
•  Counter Argument – explain what others believe and refute their claims.
•  Conclusion

Leave a blank line between paragraphs

You will be graded (27 Summative) based upon the following:

Tree Map  – 3 summative

Criteria: Organization, Content, Conventions, Presentation– 24 summative

6 Point Content Area Writing Rubric

Economics W2015