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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Knowledge & Understanding
1.  What did you have the strongest reaction to in the reading and why?
Application of Knowledge
2.  Amnesty International made numerous recommendations about judicial rights in Iran.  Pick one abuse pointed out by Amnesty International and show how that impacted characters in the novel.
Analyzing your reading
3.  Was this selection harder to read or easier [...]

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1.  Over the last three years, the nuclear situation in Iran has worsened.  In your view, what are the worst two events or trends that have occurred and why?
2.  At this point, there are many options on the table including opening direct negotiations, economic sanctions, referring the problem to the Security Council or even direct [...]

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This article poses a number of questions that I have tweaked slightly for the blog.  Pick two of them to answer and explain your answers as much as possible.
1.  Will this man get the bomb?
2.  What does Iran want?
3.  Is Iran close to getting the bomb?
4.  Why is Iran picking a fight?
5.  Which option should [...]

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1.  Pick two quotes from the Ahmadinejad interview and explain how they influence your view of Iran’s President.
2.  Zakaria argues that “[i]nstead of getting scared and spooked, America should view Tehran with a healthy dose of calm and confidence.”  Use an argument from either article to explain why you agree or disagree with Zakaria.

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1.  Explain how this article helped you understand a specific part of Islam better.
2.  Pick two potential areas for conflict between EITHER:
     a.  Sunni & Shiite Muslims or
     b.  Islamic beliefs and Western societies.
3.  After reading the article, list two questions that you were unclear about or would like to learn more information about.

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1.  What were your three predictions before reading?
2.  Were your predictions correct after reading the article?  Briefly explain why or why not for each prediction.
3.  In your own words, write Trudy Rubin’s thesis statement for this article and give two reasons why you agree or disagree with her conclusions.
4.  HOW ‘BOUT THEM HOOVER BUCS – [...]

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