Mountains Beyond Mountains
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Summative Assessment You suddenly have 10 million dollars to make the world a better place. How do you spend it? Why? What is your philosophical justification for your choices? You can use data from Mountains Beyond Mountains, Gapminder, TEDtalks, the Bible, etc. The key is to connect that data to your claim with a strong argument for your spending plan. Remember, your goal is to make the world a better place. O for the P!!! This is both a Research Paper and a Persuasive Essay Claim – Spending 10 million dollars in this particular way is the best way to spend it. Data – the facts that support your claim Warrant – How do the facts really support your claim? Persuade us. Build a substantial argument 700-1000 words please. Look at the rubric HERE There are approximately 36 people in the two classes, which makes a total budget of 360 million dollars. The class will vote in the end on a total budget allotment. Who will receive the most money? After completing the essays, you will have two minutes to present an elevator pitch for the essay of your choice (not your own essay). Consider some of the techniques of excellent public speaking. Some Quotes Thoughts on "the Long Defeat" 1 2 3 |
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Rethinking Poverty
A collection of TEDtalks addressing global poverty
Gapminder
The Gates Foundation
The Clinton Foundation
Liberation Theology
Gapminder
The Gates Foundation
The Clinton Foundation
Liberation Theology