1. How could people best adapt to a flat and dry grassland region? (6.7A) A. Wear extra clothing to stay warm B. Build houses out of grass and mud C. Use irrigation to help grow crops D. Build houses to make more space I chose this answer because… WWhich answer choice is a modification to the environment? Do now Title: Conflict in SW Asia 1. Underline the important phrase in the question. 2. Box the key words in the question AND correct answer choice.

2. I got this question wrong because OR I got this question correct because ERROR LOG

3. SS.6.01B Analyze historical background to evaluate relationships between past conflicts and current conditions SS.6.15F Explain examples of conflict between cultures Skill Focus  Identifying Cause and Effect; analyzing maps OBJECTIVES

4. Can there ever be peace in the Middle East? ESSENTIAL QUESTION

5. ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT TURN TO PAGE 453 IN THE TEXTBOOK.

6. Divisions of Israel break along religious and ethnic lines ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT BACKGROUND INFORMATION

7.  Where is the population of Jews most populated?  Where is the population of Muslims most populated?  How could these differences lead to conflict? CHECKPOINT

8. 1. What is the title? 2. Is there orientation? 3. Is there a date? 4. Is there a legend? If yes, what does it show? 5. Answer map lab question #3. Be prepared to share out. MAP STUDY – TURN AND TALK

9. 1. In what ways is movement restricted among people who live in Israel and the West Bank? 2. What countries might become involved in conflict over the Gaza Strip? 3. Why might there be conflict between these countries? CHECKPOINT

10. Pre-reading: Review the headings and skim the text. What is the topic discussed in the text? TENSIONS IN SOUTHWEST ASIA Vocabulary Israeli – a citizen of Israel who is most likely Jewish Arab Palestinian – a citizen of West Bank and Gaza who is most likely Muslim founding – the creation or establishment of a place modern – describes something that is current or up-to-date Ottomans – Muslim emperors from 1517-1917 mandate – a command or an order from a government resentment – strong dislike towards someone or something United Nation – an organization of 193 countries that promote international cooperation Purpose for reading : To explain the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians Essential Question: Can there ever be peace in the Middle East?

11. Role: Palestinian Arab Audience: Israeli Format: Letter, photo, or a poem Topic: What would a Palestinian Arab say to an Israeli on neutral ground EVEN NUMBER Role: Israeli Audience: Palestinian Arab Format: Letter, photo, or a poem Topic: What would an Israeli say to an Palestinian Arab on neutral ground ODD NUMBER 5 TH PERIOD – RAFT WRITING

12. How has the past lead to Israeli- Palestinian Conflict today? CHECKPOINT

13.  Understand what the question is asking.  Search for keywords in the question and visual that match the answer choices. EXIT TICKET – SHOW YOUR PLICKER CARDS!! P eople: Circle Names P laces: Underline places E vents: Box events T ime/Terms: Star terms or references to dates or time periods S ummary: Write the main idea of the text 