Warm Ups 2nd Marking Period

Date:                          Warm Up #8

Topic: Andrew Jackson was known by the nickname “Old Hickory” because he was tough and strong like a hickory tree. Do you think these are important qualities for a president to have? Why or why not? What are some important qualities for a president to have?

Use these sentence starters:

I feel                                       In addition,

Maybe,                                  In fact,

 

Date:                          Warm Up #9

Topic: Do you think it is important to stand up for what you believe in when everyone else in a group feels differently? Why or why not? Have you ever done so?

Use these sentence starters:

I feel                                       In addition,

Maybe,                                  In fact,

 

Date:                          Warm Up #10

Topic: What does your favorite type of music say about young people today?

Use these sentence starters:

I feel                                       In addition,

Maybe,                                  In fact,

 

Date:                          Warm Up #11

Topic: What do you think future generations will learn about us from the remains of our cities?

Use these sentence starters:

I feel                                       In addition,

Maybe,                                  In fact,

 

Date:                          Warm Up #12

Describe some family traditions you hope to pass to your children someday.

Use these sentence starters:

I feel                                       In addition,

Maybe,                                  In fact,

Date:                          Warm Up #13

Topic: What are some of the reasons it is a good idea for the United States to stay on good terms with Mexico and Canada?

Use these sentence starters:

I feel                                       In addition,

Maybe,                                  In fact,

 

 

 

 

Date:                          Warm Up #14

Topic: During the 1840s many people moved west to California in order to look for gold. What are some reasons people move across the country today? In what ways are these reasons similar to those of people in the 1840s?

Use these sentence starters:

I feel                                       In addition,

Maybe,                                  In fact,