1. Snapshot – Tag in, say “hello” to Mr. Q and your classmates
Snapshot – Tag in, say “hello” to Mr. Q and your classmates! Take out your binder, a piece of paper and a pen/pencil. Write down the LT and the SC at the top of the sheet of paper.
LT: I can read an informational text for comprehension; I can identify perspectives/positions of a country based on given information
SC: I can highlight main ideas and answer comprehension questions from a reading on the Suez Canal; I can read sources from a country and infer their position on the Suez Canal Crisis
Why: position/perspectives, analyze sources, comprehension

2. Introduction– Reading & Position Papers
Suez Canal Crisis
Introduction– Reading & Position Papers

3. The Suez Canal
Why is it important?
Where is the Suez Canal?

4. RECAP COLD War– 4 minutes
At your tables, turn and talk about the following questions/topics:
What was the main cause of the Cold War?
What are 3 major events of the Cold War?
Who was affected by the Cold War? 2 examples
Who won the Cold War? Why?

5. Suez Canal Reading
Review questions – quick skim for vocab words you do not know
# Paragraphs
Mr. Q will read – I will take some volunteers.
Highlight Main Ideas
Answer Section Questions on a SEPARATE sheet of paper.

6. Recap Suez Canal Reading
With your tables, talk about the following based on the Suez Canal Reading:
What shocked/surprised/interested you?
How does the Suez Canal relate to the Cold War?
What is the significance of Nasser’s Speech in July 26, 1956?
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Final Task – finish for homework if you do not finish in class– Answer the following question at the bottom of your notes for the day: Which country’s position do you agree with most? Why? Explain how another’s country’s position could be seen as valid. TS
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7. Suez Canal Panel 2 groups of 4 4 groups of 5
Read position paper and discuss it based on country’s point of view.
Make a poster to present your nation’s position.
Write a speech summarizing your position.
Write questions to ask other nations (2 per country- level 2 & 3 questions)
Defend your nation and answer questions from other nations during a panel discussion.

8. Period 1 Groups United States: Soviet Union: United Kingdom: France:
Indonesia:
Pakistan:

9. Period 3 Groups United States: Soviet Union: United Kingdom: France:
Indonesia:
Pakistan:

10. Period 4 Groups United States: Soviet Union: United Kingdom: France:
Indonesia:
Pakistan:

11. Agenda Rest of class today, in your groups:
Assign roles- write on back of Daily ½ sheet (you are still accountable for project as a whole)
Read position paper and answer 3 agenda items
Start poster, speech & questions (you will have 30 minutes next class)

12. Exit Ticket Complete today’s summary on your Daily ½ sheet
Write 3 specific things you need to complete at home/during the 1st 30 minutes of next class