Directions
>You are going to view at least 1 culture article, 1 political article, and 1 economics article listed below.
>You will take notes to hand in for a participation grade.
>For 1 of the articles you have chosen, you will write a summary. Your summary should also explain how the article relates to the Culture, Politics, and or Economics of Latin America. It should be at least 5 sentences and use proper spelling and grammar. Remember: quality is more important than quantity.
>For another article of your choice, create a political cartoon with a 1 paragraph explanation how your cartoon relates to the article. The cartoon
should summarize the article and include your opinion. The cartoon should be drawn neatly on unlined paper and include color. Your summary should use proper spelling and grammar.
>You will then 'tweet' in 140 characters or less a response to your remaining article. Your tweet should be a summary with a response in a VERY concise manner.
Scoring:
>You can earn up to 50 points for a cartoon (30) with summary (20)
>You can earn up to 20 points for you summary
>You can earn up to 10 points for your tweet
>This means you can earn 80 points.
How can you earn 100 points or more?
>Find articles that interest you, but choose articles that are more challenging.
A * article is 'easy.' A ** article is medium and a *** article is more challenging. Are you challenging yourself?
>Do extra summaries, tweets, or political cartoons for bonus points.
You can earn up to 10 points for each additional 'tweet,' 20 points for each additional summary, and 30 points for each additional cartoon up to a 100%. After that, earn EXTRA CREDIT of 10 points for each additional summary, 15 points for each additional cartoon, and 5 points for each additional tweet.
What is Twitter? You need not register a Twitter account; simply print a 140 character tweet. Mention @misterjakob or #worldaffairs
What are Political Cartoons?
>Check the link for a reminder of our earlier lesson. Make sure that your cartoon not only visually summarizes the article but also reflects YOUR opinion.
Culture Articles
Nationals' Catcher Kidnapped **
UPDATE: Catcher Rescued ***
Abuses in War on Cartels ***
Social Media in the Fight against Cartels **
NBA in Latin America *** (5 part article)
El Nino and La nina *
The Latin Grammys *
Latinos are NFL's Priority **
Narcocorridos ***
Rio Cleans Up Ahead of Olympics **
Lawsuit Against S. Carolina Immigration Law *
Drug Traffic Returns to the Caribbean **
PGA begins Developmental Circuit *
The Importance of Soccer Rivalry **
Can Latin America Feed China? ****
Hunger in Latin America ***
A Mexican NFL team? **
Latin America in American Education ***
Basketball South of the Border **
Boosting Latin American Education **
Discovery Channel: 100 years in the Future *
American Girl helps build Homes in Haiti **
Political Articles
US and Bolivia to Give Diplomacy Another Chance *
socialism in Latin Am ****
Mexican Newspaper Arson **
Nicaragua Presidential Election **
drug war near arizona long article ****
Relations with Iran **
Joining 'Anonymous' fight against Cartels ***
Central American Elections **
Mexican official dies in helicopter crash ***
Drug war Moves to Central America **
Prince William to the Falkans? **
Columbian FARC rebels name new leader **
Mexican Opposition Claims State Victory **
Guatemala to Extradite Former Prez *
Economics Articles
Real Estate in...Cuba? **
wind turbines in SA: **
russia builds nuclear plant in venezuela **