I CHOOSE, YOU CHOOSE,

WE ALL CHOOSE!

(I CHOOSE, YOU CHOOSE, WE ALL CHOOSE)

Ms. D. Lucario- I.S. 143

Dlucari2@schools.nyc.gog

New York, New York

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Introduction:

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Around 510 BC, the Ancient Athenians invented democracy. Democracy is a government in which people vote to make their own rules and laws. Democracy in Athens was established as a result of continuous reorganization. Democracy in Athens meant that all citizens over the age of 20 had the opportunity to take part in governing the country. Each year 500 lucky citizen names were drawn from all the citizens of Athens. Those 500 citizens had to serve for one year as the lawmakers of ancient Athens. With this new found liberty to choose, came many limitations for the citizens of ancient Athens.

 

 

Task:

You and your group members will be required to compose an expository essay seeking to answer the question: What problems did democracy create in Ancient Athens?

 

 

Process/ Resources:

1. You will be assigned to groups of 3-4 students.

2. You will research the many problems that were created when ancient Athens adopted a democratic government. You will then select one problem to address in which you will develop some solutions that addresses that particular problem.

3. You will be using the 6 steps of the PPA process as discussed in class to help you formulate your essay.( see worksheets)

Six Steps for the PPA Process:

A.    Define the Problem - The problem is found in the introduction

B.   Gather Evidence - Gathering evidence consist of conducting research, Use the work sheet and the search engines provided

C.    Identifying Causes – Conduct a series of observations or hypothesis that will allow you to identify the causes of the problem

D.   Evaluate Existing Policy – Discuss within your group some of the ways that the ancient Athenians dealt with this particular problem and evaluate the effectiveness of this policy

E.    Develop Solutions –Using the list you developed in the “Gathering Evidence” step, research how other democratic countries or government of ancient or current times addressed this problem. With your group, look back at the changes you would make in addressing this issue. Choose at least two. Discuss whether your changes are reasonable and would they make a difference in how all citizens were given the opportunity to choose .What specific actions could your group to improve this problem?  Record your actions on your worksheet

F.    SELECT BEST SOLUTION – (developing your policy) Discuss within your group the likelihood of these solutions eliminating the problem. Of your solutions, select one that your group has determine to be the best in addressing the problem

4. After gathering and recording information with your group, compose your essay which will describe the problem that was created as a result of having a democratic government in ancient Athens. Your essay will also present a solution addressing the problem.  The first paragraph should contain background information about ancient Athens, and a connection to the problems that occurred when the government became a democracy.  The second and third paragraphs should describe the problems that you identified earlier (use the Inquiry Methods). The next two paragraphs (four and five) should present the solution that the group members have developed along with your conclusion.  Here are some search engines that will aid you in your research:

 

 

 

Evaluation:

Research Report : Ancient Greece - Expository Essay

Teacher Name: Ms. Lucario


Student Name:     ________________________________________

 

CATEGORY

4

3

2

1

Quality of Information

Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.

Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples.

Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.

Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.

Paragraph Construction

All paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence.

Most paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence.

Paragraphs included related information but were typically not constructed well.

Paragraphing structure was not clear and sentences were not typically related within the paragraphs.

Organization

Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings.

Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs.

Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed.

The information appears to be disorganized. 8)

Mechanics

No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.

Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors

A few grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors.

Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation

Scoring:

A:         16 points

B:         12 to 15 points

C:         9 to 11 points

D:         8 points or below

 

 

Conclusion/Standards:

Common Core Learning Standards:

·         CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.