1. ISIS The Islamic State group of Iraq and Syria

2. Bell Work #7 – 5/12-13 Should the United States be involved in the fight against ISIS? Why or why not?

3. Class Answer Freedom isn’t free – so, yes, we should involve ourselves. Yes, we should get involved to help other countries and ourselves… they might already be here. Yes, we should help the people in need (Middle East). No, because if ISIS bombed us the people we are helping wouldn’t help us here in America. Why should we help those people if the help wouldn’t be returned?

4. Background ISIS Answer the following question while watching the video - “Who is ISIS and what do they want?” -ISIS = Islamic State in Iraq and Syria -Military jihadist group (terrorists) -They want their own nation and power

5. Background information Islam broke into two branches – Sunni and Shia (Shiite). From the Sunni branch – came another branch of Islam extremist or radicals called Al Qaeda who is said to be responsible for the 9/11 attacks in the U.S. From Al Qaeda another branch broke off and became ISIS.

6. ISIS – a jihadist group Jihad – to wage holy war on behalf of Islam as a religious duty.

7. ISIS in the Middle East What are the tactics used? -Social Media (hashtags to recruit) -Video/recordings (gain info – spread violence/fear) -Harsh governing -Taking advantage of a war

8. Organization of ISIS

9. What does ISIS want? http://www.wsj.com/video/iraq-isis-sparks-a-middle-east-crisis- explained/74607CBE-0725-4C02-A289-ABA34FEAB516.html Wallstreet Journal VIDEO – “ISIS Sparks crisis in the Middle East”

10. THE THREAT TO THE WORLD Religious/Ethnic cleansing Beheadings and other violence of people from countries who resist ISIS. Recruitment is growing throughout the world Terroristic activities and threats

11. Where does the United States stand on the issue? BBC NEWS VIDEO – Phillip Hammond says NO to IS talks with Syria http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-28892365

12. Think-Pair-Share Instructions: – Individually read the handout on #hashtagheroism. – Pair with a partner at your table group. You and your partner are going to read the Q’s and discuss the A’s – then write your A’s in your spiral. This will give you more background knowledge for your final assignment today.

13. Q’s and A’s What does the acronym I.S.I.S. stand for? What are the origins of ISIS? What does ISIS want? What is #hashtagheroism? Is it more helpful or harmful for the public to engage?

14. Political Cartoon Instructions Look at the cartoons and discuss the contents with your table group; bounce these questions off each other: – Describe the objects or people in the cartoons/describe the action taking place in the cartoons. – What are the main ideas in these political cartoons? Are there conflicting ideas or are they in agreement? Record your answers in your spiral notebook.

15. Describe the objects/actions taking place What is the main idea?

16. Describe the objects/actions taking place. What is the main idea?

17. Describe the objects/actions taking place. What is the main idea?

18. Describe the objects/actions taking place. What is the main idea?

19. Exit Ticket We are going to answer the key question. Key Question = “Should the United States be involved in the fight against ISIS? Why or why not?” There will be no right or wrong answer because its an opinion. I will grade it on accurate facts and support for your opinion. – On a separate piece of paper answer the question using complete, grammatically correct sentences and paragraphs. – Turn it in on your way out.