2)Royal Commonwealth Essay Competition:
CLASS A Born 1992 - 1994 1400 - 1750 words
All questions can be answered by writing an essay or story which explores the topic in an interesting and relevant way.
1. Who should sit in judgment for those charged with “Crimes against humanity”?
2. There are those who believe that it is the control of natural resources that leads to conflict. What do you believe?
3. “The despair of youth with limited opportunities is the major reason they turn to violent conflict.” Take a position on this statement and defend it.
4. To what extent will migration from the developing world to the developed world become a greater social and political issue in the future?
5. What do you think is the major cause of Global Terrorism?
6. The Commonwealth Question: The Commonwealth Heads of Government will meet in Australia in 2011 to discuss global issues. There are also regular meetings to consider foreign affairs, finance, justice, education, health, youth, tourism, gender, environment and sports. Choose one of these topics and explain why you think it is important and what decisions you feel the Commonwealth representatives should attempt to reach.
3) Compositions
What the heck is a composition?
Look at the photo -->
What do you notice about it?
What is it trying to do?
Why is it effective?
Why should I care?
English 12? Seriously?
Essays vs. Narratives - handout.
4) Library
CMap back --> decide narrative or essay --> decide on main idea --> submit to teacher--> begin research --> find five sources that inform your topic --> online articles, interviews, videos, books, etc... --> make notes and keep track of your sources--> all this rough work will be submitted/handed in.
5) Homework: STUDY!
