Warm Ups 2nd Marking Period

Date:                          Warm Up #8

Topic: If you were going to establish a new settlement, what factors would you consider when choosing a location? Describe the perfect place for you settlement.

Use these sentence starters:

I feel                                       In addition,

Maybe,                                  In fact,

 

Date:                          Warm Up #9

Topic: During the days of exploration, countries would often disagree as to who could claim the newly discovered lands. A compromise was often reached. Write about a time when you had a disagreement with someone and then reached a compromise.

Use these sentence starters:

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Maybe,                                  In fact,

 

Date:                          Warm Up #10

Topic: Diseases such as malaria and smallpox were spread during early exploration and settlement. What diseases threaten our society today? What steps can we take to help prevent the spread of disease?

Use these sentence starters:

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Maybe,                                  In fact,

 

Date:                          Warm Up #11

Topic: Japan sometimes experiences fierce hurricanes called typhoons. What severe weather conditions have you experienced? How did your family and community prepare for the arrival of the severe weather?

Use these sentence starters:

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Maybe,                                  In fact,

 

Date:                          Warm Up #12

Topic: Your standard of living is how well you live. How is your standard of living different from someone who doesn’t have as much money as your family? How is it different from someone who has more?

Use these sentence starters:

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Maybe,                                  In fact,

Date:                          Warm Up #13

Topic: Mahatma Gandhi, a leader of India, believed that political change and justice should be gained without violence. Do you think violence is ever justified? Explain your answer and give examples.

Use these sentence starters:

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Date:                          Warm Up #14

Topic: The ancient Romans had over 175 holidays per year. On these days the government offices and most businesses were closed.  Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having so many holidays.

Use these sentence starters:

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