Pre AP World 9 (Periods 6 & 9): Syria 'path to peace in the Mid-East'

Monday, December 3, 2007

Syria 'path to peace in the Mid-East'

The following is an example assignment:

I. Syria 'path to peace in the Mid-East', December 3, 2007, The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,22857774-15084,00.html

II. Summary

III. Reaction

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THE ASSIGNMENT

Part A - Visit international websites and select an article of international consequence. Post the link to your article and complete the following tasks:
I. Citation: Note the title, source and date of the article chosen. Copy and paste the link to your article.
II. Summary: Write a thorough and accurate summary of the major points of your article.
III. Reactions:
A) How does this article relate to one of the AP World History themes?
B) Evaluate the historical background of the issue (i.e. explain the history of the issue)
C) Identify the point of view of the article – who is writing it? (Nationality, gender, insider/outsider?)
D) Discuss any indication that the author’s Point of View is impacting how the issue is being reported, i.e. any evidence of bias in favor of or against a party involved in the issue?
E) What point of view is missing within the article? Who would you want to hear from to gain a full understanding of the issue?
F) Share your own reactions and insight into the article

Part B - Reply to one classmates posting, commenting on the content of the article and its significance to global affairs.

Pre AP World 9 (Periods 6 & 9)

Monday, December 3, 2007

Syria 'path to peace in the Mid-East'

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THE ASSIGNMENT

AP World History Themes

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