Economics – 4/29/2016

I.  Bellwork

1. Explain what is happening in the cartoon.
2. What is the message of the cartoon?

II.  Objective-

• Produce clear and coherent 6+1 essay based upon discussion of the article and construction of double bubble map in which demonstrates the criteria areas of  content and  organization.

• Analyze the changing relationship between the American economy and the global economy with regard to the impact WalMart has on our economy and society.

III.  Video

• John Stossel on Walmart
• Warren Buffett’s: Thriftville VS Squanderville

IV.  Classwork Due Today:  6+1 Persuasive Writing

Create a thinking  map outlining both the positive and negative impact Wal-Mart has on the economy.                          3 summative

Topic:  Are businesses such as Wal-Mart, which encourage outsourcing, good for the Economy?

• Introduction
• Support
• Support
• Contra Argument – explain what others believe and refute their claims.
• Conclusion

                        Leave a blank line between paragraphs

Criteria: Ideas/Content (6), Organization (6), Word Choice   18 summative

Thinking  Map     3 summative

Total      21 summative points

6 Point Content Area Writing Rubric

Economics W2016