1. Grab binders & begin the Do Now
How would you respond to the following critic’s view point on global warming? (Come up with a comeback)
This weekend on the show “Cashin’ In,” Fox News analyst Jonathan Hoenig asserted that global warming was “bogus,” and “dreamed up” by environmentalists to stop economic development:
“There’s no proof that global warming even exists. To be honest, it’s a bogus consensus dreamed up by Greens because they hate industry. They hate advancement. They hate technology…Greens will lead us back to the stone ages.” – Jonathan Hoenig

2. Final Product: Model UN
Learning Target:
I can describe physical processes that result in the emission of green house gases
I can argue for/defend current emission plans set in place to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Today’s Checkpoints:
Complete Outline Organizer w/Counterargument Comebacks
Draft of 1 supporting topic & counterargument

3. Counterargument Generating good comebacks:
Stick to your side, be confident
Focus on your country’s weaknesses to determine weak point others will poke at
Ex. Population, geographic restraints, economic restraints, political restraints, access to resources…

4. Check Point 1: Outlining Argument
Individual Work Time:
35 min
Using your 3 main supporting topics, complete outlining your argument’s supporting body paragraphs w/evidence and analysis & counterargument w/comebacks
Resources:
Jigsaws (specific quotes, discussion, etc. can be used for supporting info)

5. Check Point 2: Drafting the Body
Individual Work Time:
30 min
Using your outline organizer, on a separate sheet of paper draft at least ONE supporting paragraph & your counterargument
Question to consider…
What has your country done? Cite sources
Why should other countries follow?
How might the world benefit?
PROGNOSTICATION (how will this help us down the line/in the future?)
What are reasons why other countries should adopt your plans?