Economic – 9/24/13

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. Chapter 2.1& 2.2 Quiz on iLearn– Closes Wednesday @ 4 p.m.

IV.  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
• The daily show.com -pay-mas—fast-food—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

V.  Grading

• Bubble Map       (3)
• Ideas/Content   (6)
• Organization     (6)
• Conventions     (6)

Total     21

Economics F2013