Economics – 2/17/12
I. Bellwork Q&A
- Page 31 Analyzing the Issue 1-2
II. Objective:
- Write a persuasive essay based upon the minimum wage argument
III. Notebook work:
- Construct a Thinking Map with Pros and Cons regarding the minimum wage base upon the resources below and your informed opinion
A. Resources:
- Pages 30-31
- Spokane reacts to next year’s minimum wage increase
- Would Romney’s minimum wage hike kill jobs?
- https://www.balancedpolitics.org/minimum_wage.htm
IV. Classwork – Persuasive Essay
A. Prompt – Is the minimum wage good or bad for the economy?
Criteria: Organization & Content
- Introduction
- Support
- Support
- Counter Argument
- Conclusion
B. Criteria: Ideas/Content (6) & Organization (6) = 12 summative
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