GlobalStudies06

1.  What is Arafat saying and on an emotional level – do you agree with him?
2.  Now take the opposite viewpoint and logically lay out the argument you do not emotionally agree with. 
a)  If you agree with Arafat, then find three points where Israeli’s could successfully counter his arguments.
b)  If you disagree with Arafat, then [...]

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1.  We are at the beginning of our Israeli / Palestine studies and need to start figuring out how people view the situation and developing predictions about what will happen. 
A) In your own words, write Peter David’s thesis statement in this article and then B) brainstorm three ways you would argue against this thesis or poke holes in the [...]

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Just one question today boys and girls.  You are welcome and enjoy your FOUR DAY WEEKEND (you brats!).  -JM 
1.  Do you agree with Azari that the Iranian threat is severe and the world must “act decisively before it’s too late”? 
Or do you agree with Rubin that Iran isn’t as serious a threat as many say since [...]

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1.  Describe three ways in which the Islamic Republic found its way into the lives of the characters in this graphic novel.
2.  Translate the graphic novel into a one paragraph statement about the author’s position on ONE of the following:
a) the schools in Iran after the Islamic revolution
b) Iran’s war with Iraq or
c) social control the regime [...]

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