Writing a Thematic Essay on Power

Contemporary Global Issues ClassMs. Butler

Mind Warmer:Are humans inherently (naturally) good or

evil? Which theorist do you agree with and which one do you disagree with, and why?

John LockeConfucius Thomas Hobbes

Your Assignment:

In developing your answers, be sure to keep the following in mind:

You must specify the years this event took place, and the region/country this event in history took place.

When you are asked to EVALUATE you must:Describe the good and bad effects of what you

are evaluating- (In this case it is use of power)Make a judgment whether or not it is was

negative or positive impact Determine if power has been used for negative

or positive actions in the world.

Mind Warmer:1. Write your name on the folder, on the assignment list write the

title of the Activity Guide: “Pre-writing for Power Essay” and the class participation points you received last class in the final column.

2. Use the textbook to gather information on the topic you have chosen. Use the model below to help you take your notes

Event in History/Research Topic: Spanish Conquest in Mexico (pg. 554)Who: [Who are the key figures during this time in history?]

Hernando Cortes, Conquistadores, Aztec Empire, Montezuma II. (Clue: Look for Names in Bold)

What: (Describe the major events during this period) Cortes landed in Mexico and learned about the wealthy Aztec Empire. Montezuma believed that Cortes was a god and gave up his wealth and part of his empire…

When: 1520-1521, The Age of Exploration

Where: The Americas: Mexico, South America, and The United States

Moving from Pre-writing to Writing the EssayContemporary Global Issues Class

Ms. Butler

Task Box OutlineUse the task box to create an outline and determine

how many paragraphs you should have in your essay.

Select one geographic feature from your student of global history. • Explain how this geographic feature has had an effect on the historical development of two nations or regions.• Include specific historical examples in your essay.

Task:

Writing The Introduction- T.A.S.

Topic: Make a general statement about the theme/reword the historical context.

Imperialism occurs when a strong nation takes over a weaker nation or region and dominates its economic, political, or cultural life.

• Evaluate the positive and negative effects of imperialism.

Task:

Historical Context:

 Imperialism has been interpreted from a variety of viewpoints. There have been positive and negative effects of European imperialism.

Writing The Introduction- T.A.SArgument: (Your claim) and Supporting Details: Argument: This should be your

Evaluation/JudgmentIn the short term imperialism was a very profitable

foreign policy for the imperial powers, however, this occurred at the expense of the economies and cultures of the foreign regions that were under imperial control.

Supporting Details: Historical ExampleImperialism made Great Britain a strong economic

power during the 19th century, as a result of this, India became economically dependent on Britain and loss many Indian cultural traditions.

Your Beautiful Introduction using the T.A.S. Method!

Imperialism occurs when a strong nation takes over a weaker nation or region and dominates its economic, political, or cultural life. In the short term imperialism was a very profitable foreign policy for the imperial powers, however, this occurred at the expense of the economies and cultures of the foreign regions that were under imperial control. Imperialism made Great Britain a strong economic power during the 19th century, as a result of this, India became economically dependent on Britain and loss many Indian cultural traditions.

Write a Body Paragraph Hamburger!

Topic Sentence: An example that supports your argument, targeted towards the task box bullet.

Supporting Detail #1: Historical detail of that example.

Supporting Detail #2: Historical detail of that example

Supporting Detail #3: Final Historical detail that that will support that example.

Concluding Sentence: Make a final statement that ties back to your Topic Sentence.

How do you write an evaluation body paragraph?Body Paragraph Hamburger:

Topic Sentence: An evaluation of the positive effects of imperialism.Britain introduced new technology and laws that helped modernize India and improved the life of many Indians.

Supporting Detail #1: After the British government took over India, they built new roads and railroads that linked parts of India. This made transportation more efficient for the people of India.

Supporting Detail #2: Additionally, the British developed irrigation systems that improved farming.

Supporting Detail #3: Lastly, Great Britain eliminated laws and customs that threatened the human rights of people in India

Concluding Sentence: Transportation, education, and medical care had improved in India as a result of Great Britain’s modernization efforts.

Mmmm…. Yummy Hamburger !Britain introduced new technology and laws that

helped modernize India and improved the life of many Indians. After the British government took over India, they built new roads and railroads that linked parts of India. This made transportation more efficient for the people of India. Additionally, the British developed irrigation systems that improved farming. Lastly, Great Britain eliminated laws and customs that threatened the human rights of people in India. Transportation, education, and medical care had improved in India as a result of Great Britain’s modernization efforts.

Evaluation Paragraph #2Making an Evaluation/Judgment on the Negatives of

Imperialism

While Britain helped modernize India, this caused India to become economically dependent upon the Great Britain and through modernization they lost their culture. During their Imperial control, most of Indians resources went to Great Britain. In the rural areas, many Indians went hungry because farmers had to send their crops for cash from Great Britain. This left them with no food for themselves. Under British rule people in lower social classes in India were able to gain more rights, however this happened at the cost of Great Britain replacing Indian culture with western ways. Great Britain's’ modernization of India appeared to help Great Britain more than it did the people of India.

ConclusionState your final Judgment! Did imperialism have

more positive or negative effects?

The policy of Imperialism helped expand the British Empire to be one of the strongest in the world. This led to cultural diffusion and economic development in places like India. However, there were more negative effects of British Imperialism on the India than positive. India lost many of its traditional customs and became dependent on the Britain to support its’ economy. While imperialism made Great Britain economically powerful, it destroyed the economic power of India and had lasting effects on the country.

Analytical Writing versus Descriptive Writing

Contemporary Global Issues ClassMs. Butler

How is descriptive writing different than Analytical Writing?Descriptive writing just says what happened or what

another author has discussed; it provides an account of the topic.

Prior to the French Revolution there was a king who was the Absolute Monarch. The people of France were divided into three estates or social classes. The Third Estate, which was made up of 98% of the population, had the least amount of land and was the only ones who paid taxes. The unfair taxation of the Third Estate was a cause of the French

How is descriptive writing different than Analytical Writing?An analytical (or critical) writing asks and answers questions

and makes comparisons. Rather than just stating the facts, this approach explains and interprets them. Why did events take place, what were their consequences? How did they relate to other developments? What is your own interpretation of the issues?

Prior to the French Revolution, France suffered under an absolute monarchy that denied people their basic rights or say in their government. France was divided into three estates or social classes. Under this system there were limited opportunities for people to move out of the estate you were born into. The Third Estate had the fewest rights in French Society and was treated the most unfairly. Even though they were 98% of the population, very few people in the Third Estate owned land and they had the greatest tax burden in France. The French Revolution began because the Third Estate was determined to better their situation and end the their unequal treatment in France.

Class list of Things to remember when writing your Thematic Essay:

Include a topic sentenceState the evidence and provide specific

details in your writing. Explain everything

Compare of Contrast IdeasHave a clear introduction and conclusionGive Information about the where and

when of the event.

How to cite an online source

Contemporary Global Issues ClassMs. Butler

How do you cite an online source?Website Address:

Http:// www.cnn.com

How do you cite an online source?Article Title: If citing a specific article, what is the name of the web sitearticle? Generally capitalize the first letter of each word.

Palestinians Rejoice As Israel Releases Another 550 Prisoners

How do you cite an online source?Contributors: Add any article author(s) or web site editor(s)

Gary Azriel and Enes Muthuffer

How do you cite an online source?Website Title: What is the name of the web site?

CNN.com

How do you cite an online source?Publisher/ Sponsor: Who is the publisher or sponsor of the website, ifknown? This can often be similar to or the same as the website name.

Cable News Network

You can sometimes find this at the bottom of the website

How do you cite an online source?Electronically Published: If available, when was the sourceelectronically published?

Day: Sunday Month: December Year: 2011

Quote you can use to support your argument.

"As long as the occupation continues, arrests will continue," he said, adding that approximately 3,500 Palestinian prisoners remain behind bars in Israeli prisons.”