November 15, 2019 Brexit
Homeroom Article: Deval Patrick: 'I wouldn't be in it if I didn't think I could win it' - ABC News
Learning Target: I can describe the purpose of the European Union and the relationship between member nations.
Standard(s):
SS6E8 Analyze the benefits of and barriers to voluntary trade in Europe.
d. Describe the purpose of the European Union and the relationship between member nations.
Warm Up: Political Cartoons with the Brexit tag from politicalcartoons.com
Jeremy Corbyn - Leader of the Labour Political Party in the United Kingdom
Opening: The students will analyze a political cartoon of their choice about Brexit by completing a graphic organizer.
Work Session: The students will answer questions about Brexit.
Video: A Brief History of Brexit for Americans - Full Frontal March 6, 2019
Video: The Battle of Brexit - 60 Minutes_WGCLDT_2019_11_03_19_28_00
Video: Boris Johnson Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Video: Brexit - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Video: Brexit Update Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Video: Trump on Brexit - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Video: Brexit III Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Early Finishers:
Closing: The students will write their predictions about how Brexit will be resolved.
Leave or remain in European Union?
When will Brexit be resolved?
Another referendum?
Prime Minister: Boris Johnson or someone new?
Northern Ireland/Republic of Ireland border?
Scottish Independence: Will Brexit cause Scotland to become independent from the rest of the United Kingdom?
John Oliver: How many more major segments will John Oliver do on his show about Brexit?