Economics – 2/12/13
I. Bellwork Q&A
- Page 31 Analyzing the Issue 1-2
II. Objective:
- 1.4.4 Examine governments role and impact on the economy as it relates to minimum wage.
- P3.3 Produce clear and coherent 6+1 essay justifying a decision on whether to increase the minimum wage law based upon discussion of the opposing views (bell work), videos, and the construction of double bubble map.
- CE 1.1.2 Know and use a variety of prewriting strategies to generate, focus, and organize ideas
III. Classwork – Persuasive Essay
A. Construct a Double Bubble with Pros and Cons regarding a minimum wage increase base upon the resources below and your informed opinion
1. Resources:
- Pages 30-31
- Time to Raise the Minimum Wage
- The Truth about the Minimum Wage
- Spokane reacts to next year’s minimum wage increase
- Minimum Wage – What is the cost
- Minimum Wage Pro and Cons
B. Prompt – Is a minimum wage increase good or bad for the economy?
C. Criteria: Organization, Content, and Conventions-6 Point Content Area Writing Rubric
- Introduction
- Support
- Support
- Counter Argument
- Conclusion
IV. Grading
- Bubble Map (3)
- Ideas/Content (6)
- Organization (6)
- Conventions (6)
Total 21
V. Ticket Out-Notebook work
Summarize your understanding of role government plays in the economy with respect to minimum wage.
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