EU CULTURE REFLECTION: THINK, PAIR, SHARE
1) Compare your passport before the EU and after. What
differences are there?
2) What things have stayed the same on both passports?
3) How has the EU affected some of the diversity of
European culture?
4) What are 2 aspects of culture that all Europeans share
since the formation of the European Union?
5) How has the transition to the Euro changed Europe?
COMPARE & CONTRAST CULTURE IN EUROPE: PAIRS
Before the EU
After the EU
POLITICAL COOPERATION BEFORE THE EU
• Many political
divisions
between
European
countries
• Conflict
happened
HOW THE EU GOVERNMENTS UNITES EUROPE
• EU gov’t doesn’t replace
individual European
governments
• Works as a supranatural
gov’t: works above EU
gov’ts
• Brings members together
on shared issues
• Encourages EU members to
think of selves as citizens of
Europe
• Helps speak as one united
voice for Europe
SET UP OF EU GOVERNMENT
• Council of European
Union: decision-making
body, representatives
from EU countries, sets
goals for EU
• European Commission:
executive body
• European Parliament:
citizens elect 700
members, watch over
EU, approve budget
HOW THE EU GOVERNMENT DIVIDES EUROPE
• Give up power
when you join
• 27/49 European
Countries are
currently members
• Potential loss of
national identity
CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION:
27
Member states of the EU (year of
entry)
Austria (1995)
Belgium (1952)
Bulgaria (2007)
Cyprus (2004)
Czech Republic (2004)
Denmark (1973)
Estonia (2004)
Finland (1995)
France (1952)
Germany (1952)
Greece (1981)
Hungary (2004)
Ireland (1973
Italy (1952)
Latvia (2004)
Lithuania (2004)
Luxembourg (1952)
Malta (2004)
Netherlands (1952)
Poland (2004)
Portugal (1986)
Romania (2007)
Slovakia (2004)
Slovenia (2004)
Spain (1986)
Sweden (1995)
United Kingdom (1973)
EUROPEAN UNION FUTURE?
Candidate countries
Croatia
Former Yugoslav
Republic of
Macedonia
Iceland
Montenegro
Turkey
Other European countries
Albania
Andorra
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Georgia
Liechtenstein
Moldova
Monaco
Norway
Russia
San Marino
Serbia
Switzerland
Ukraine
Vatican City State
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2012
Agenda1) Life in Europe
Before & After the
Euro
Learning target- I can
explain how
activities around
the world connect
to each other now.
BellringerGenerate 6 questions that you
have about the following
image. One for each of the
following- Who? What?
When? Where? How? Why?
WHAT WOULD SOME CHALLENGES TO LIVING IN OR
VISITING EUROPE?
TRAVELING TO EUROPE BEFORE THE EURO
Challenges1)
Language barrier-
2) Different customsIn Austria you should always cut your food with a fork.
Using a knife suggests that the food is tough.
In Belgium use your whole hand when pointing, and
don’t chew gum or blow your nose in public.
Bulgarians, especially the older generation, shake their
heads to say yes and nod to no.
In Croatia it is illegal to sleep in your car.
In Finland do not use first names until specifically
invited to do so.
Greeks say no with an upward nod and yes by tilting the head from side to side. The Greek
word for yes is Nai and no Oci.
Italians never cut lettuce. They fold it into a small parcel with their knife and fork.
Italians eat lunch for several hours as part of a siesta. During this time everything shuts
down.
In the Netherlands dinner is usually eaten at 6:30.
In Spain dinner is usually eaten at 10:00.
In Portugal yawning or stretching in public is rude.
3) Time differencesNew York is 5 hours behind London.
London is 1 hour behind of Paris.
Paris is 1 hour behind Athens.
Athens is 1 hour behind Moscow.
4) Moving between countries- documents to prove who you are
(passports, etc.), car has to be checked, reasons for traveling
5) Different currenciesKrona, pound, mark, lire, peseta, franc, zloty, escudo, ruble, lats, litas,
forint, krone, koruna, kuna, hryvnia
MAKING THE SWITCH TO THE EURO IN 2002!
What would be some advantages to having common currency?
What would be some disadvantages to having common currency?
What difficulties did some countries experience during this transitional period?
Why would it be difficult to switch from one currency to another?
HOW DO YOU EXCHANGE YOUR MONEY?
http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic
Suppose you took a trip to Europe just before the currency switch. You plan to visit
Germany, France, and Italy. You have $200 to spend on souvenirs while you are
there, but you’ll have to exchange your U.S. Dollars for each country’s currency
while you are traveling. Complete the following problem sets to see what you can
buy, and how much money you’ll have when you return.
REFLECTION
Analyze the political cartoon. Try to infer its meaning. What does this have to do
with our study of the European Union
LEARNING TARGET CHECK
Let’s talk about Monday’s learning targetI can explain why the European Union was created.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2012
• Check in with Frank
• Review for ORQ
• Go over homework
• Fill in Chart
• Multiple Choice Portion
of European Union Test
(timed)
Learning Target: I can
explain how activities
around the world
connect to each other
now.
Bellringer: Wordstorm
A-Z on Europe
EUROPE: BEFORE & AFTER THE EUROPEAN UNION
Cultural
Before the EU
After the EU
Political
Economic
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012
• Argumentative Writing
• On-Demand Test:
European Union
• Africa Pre-test
• Intro to Africa
Learning Target: I can
display mastery of the
material on the OnDemand European Union
Test.
Bellringer: How has
Europe changed
because of the
European Union? Think
specifically about
culture, politics and
economics.
WHAT IS PERSUASION?
Opinion – something you think but cannot prove
Persuasion – when you try to convince someone of something (based on emotions)
 Tries to change the audience’s mind
 Is often based on the writer’s opinion
 Selects facts and emotions to support opinion
WHAT IS AN ARGUMENT?
Argument – The Pros and Cons of an issue; (based on facts)
Considers opposing viewpoints (both sides of the
coin)
Supports reasoning with valid evidence
Is organized and presented in a logical way
PERSUASION OR ARGUMENT?
Students should be paid to get good grades. If they did, they would work harder and take more
pride in their work. Some say it might make schools run out of money, but studies have shown
that if you just give a few dollars per A or B then it wouldn’t be a financial burden.
Kentucky is a better basketball team over Louisville in the past 10 years. This is true because
Kentucky has won more games than anybody in history.
HOW TO WRITE A GOOD
ARGUMENT
1. Start with a thesis statement
2. Base it on evidence, NOT OPINION
3. Use logical thinking to support the thesis
 (ex. if 1+1 = 2, then 1+2 cannot = 2)
4. Explain the other side of the argument and explain why it is not the best answer.
 (ex. if 1+1 = 2, then 1+2 cannot = 2. Therefore, 1+2 must = 3)
Kentucky Writing RubricCommunicating with an Audience through Purpose/Focus
Establishes and maintains an authentic purpose
Addresses an appropriate audience
Establishes and maintains an awareness of audience needs
ARGUMENTATION PIECEESTABLISHES PURPOSE BY INTRODUCING A(N) OPINION/CLAIM;
MAINTAINS FOCUS THROUGHOUT
INDICATES AWARENESS OF AUDIENCE’S NEEDS BY PROVIDING
RELEVANT BACKGROUND; ANTICIPATING AUDIENCE’S KNOWLEDGE LEVEL
AND CONCERNS
COMMUNICATES PURPOSE, RESPONDING TO THE ANTICIPATED NEEDS OF
THE AUDIENCE BY ADDRESSING REASONS/ALTERNATE CLAIMS
COMMUNICATING WITH AN AUDIENCE THROUGH IDEA DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPS IDEAS WITH SUFFICIENT DEPTH AND COMPLEXITY TO
SUPPORT AUDIENCE AND MAINTAIN A FOCUSED PURPOSE
ELABORATES IDEAS WITH DETAILS, SUPPORT & EXAMPLES
SPECIFICALLY RELEVANT TO THE AUDIENCE AND PURPOSE
APPLIES CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MODE
Argumentation PieceDemonstrates depth of idea development by using facts, details and
examples to support opinions/argument
Supports opinions/claims with relevant, reliable evidence
Uses a variety of approaches to develop ideas (e.g., analysis, evaluation,
specific facts, quotes) to support the opinion/argument
COMMUNICATING WITH AN AUDIENCE THOUGH STRUCTURE
DEMONSTRATES COHERENT AND EFFECTIVE TEXT STRUCTURE IN RELATION TO
THE PURPOSE
INCLUDES A LOGICAL PROGRESSION OF IDEAS
MAINTAINS COHERENCE WITHIN AND BETWEEN PARAGRAPHS
USES EFFECTIVE TRANSITIONAL ELEMENTS WITHIN AND BETWEEN PARAGRAPHS
GUIDING THE READER THROUGH THE TEXT AND CLARIFYING THE RELATIONSHIP
OF EVENTS, IDEAS, CONCEPTS OR ARGUMENTS
MAINTAINS CONTROL OF SENTENCE STRUCTURE
VARIES SENTENCE STRUCTURE EFFECTIVELY
Argumentation PieceProvides logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.
Includes a logical progression of ideas
Maintains coherence within and between paragraphs
Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases,
and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially) to guide the reader through the
text and clarify the relationship of ideas, or opinions/ arguments
Maintains control of sentence structure
Varies sentence structure effectively
COMMUNICATING WITH AN AUDIENCE THROUGH LANGUAGE & CONVENTIONS
SELECTS AND MAINTAINS WORD CHOICES TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY WITH
THE AUDIENCE
EMPLOYS VOICE AND TONE APPROPRIATE FOR AUDIENCE AND PURPOSE
COMMUNICATES WITH AUDIENCE EFFECTIVELY, APPLYING CORRECT GRAMMAR,
USAGE AND MECHANICS
Argumentation PieceUse words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among
opinions (s)/claim(s), reasons, and evidence
Employs tone appropriate for the audience and purpose
Communicates effectively with audience applying correct grammar, usage
and mechanics
EXPECTATIONS WHEN YOU ARE DONE WITH THE
ON-DEMAND TEST
Conversation: Level 0, if I hear talking, you will face the consequences
Help: Raise your hand if you need help with the On-Demand Test or if you
want a dictionary or thesaurus
Activity: Complete the On-Demand Writing assignment and write it to the
best of your abilities
Movement: You need permission to move anywhere. You should NOT
be out of your seat or sharpening your pencil.
Participation: I should see your eyes focused on the paper and pencil in
front of you. I should see writing on paper for your On-Demand Writing
Assignment. I should NOT see talking, passing notes or doing anything
except the assignment.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2012
• Check in with Frank
• Finish On-Demand
Test
• Africa Pre-test
• Intro to Africa
• Map Challenges 1 & 2
• Learning Target: I can
discuss the physical
features of Africa.
Bellringer: what was
difficult about the OnDemand test? What
was easy?
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS FOR AFRICA UNIT
1.How do people adapt to living in a
particular region?
2.How do factors such as war, famine,
disease, and economic opportunity
affect life in Africa?
3.How has South Africa changed since the
end of Apartheid?
VOCABULARY THAT YOU WILL SEE DURING THIS
UNIT
Ethnic diversity- a variety of people from different ethnic groups
Apartheid- the former official policy in South Africa of separating people based on
race, it gave most of the political and economic power to whites
Segregation- the separation of one group people from another, based on race
Delta- a triangular shaped piece of land found where a river meets a larger body of
water
Famine- a severe shortage of food that results in widespread hunger
Drought- long periods with little or no rain
Reservoir- a man made lake used for storing water
Desertification- the process of grassland turning into desert, this may be caused by
climate change or human activities
Genocide- the systematic killing of a whole people or nation (Sudan)
Nomad- a person who wanders from place to place
Migrate- to move from one region or country to another
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Africa Map Lab
Challenge 1- p. 576
Congo River
Niger River
Nile River
Zambezi River
Lake Chad
Lake Tanganyika
Lake Victoria
Atlas Mts.
Ethiopian Highlands
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Kalahari Desert
Sahara Desert
Sahel
Cape of Good Hope
Congo Basin
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Challenge 2- p. 577
Botswana
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Egypt
Gabon
Liberia
Madagascar
Mali
Morocco
Nigeria
Senegal
Somalia
South Africa
Sudan
Tunisia
Uganda
Mozambique