Lesson 8 urbanization essay*

Entry Task: 1.) WHAT IS URBANIZATION? 2.) WHAT HISTORICAL EVENTS HAVE IMPACTED THE URBANIZATION OF DUBAI?

Homework Check: Homework will be checked when you turn in your Interactive Notebooks in on Tuesday, November 22nd

1) What is the current population of Dubai? 2) What was the population of Dubai in 1985? 3) What was the population of Dubai in 1990? 4) What was the population of Dubai in 1995? 5) What was the population of Dubai in 2000?6) What was the population of Dubai in 2005? 7) What is the population of Dubai in 2010? 8) What is the population of Dubai in 2015? 9) What do you predict the population of Dubai will be in 2020?

Objectives: The students will be able to describe the concept of urbanization.

The students will be able to analyze the benefits and challenges of urbanization.

Assessment Question #3 Does development mean progress? What are the impacts of urbanization in Dubai? How has urbanization impacted Dubai in a positive way? How has urbanization impacted Dubai in a negative way?

Interactive Notebook:

Date = Title = Reading Non-Fiction Text Page =

Reading Non-Fiction Texts: What is the importance of reading non-fiction texts?

It is important to take notes when reading non-fiction texts. The goal of note taking is to help you learn!

You don’t need to write down every piece of information. Only the most important details!

Reading Non-Fiction TextsToday we are going to focus on the main idea and supporting details of non-fiction text.

We will use this information to write an essay…this is great practice for your upcoming assessment.

You are also doing this in English class!

Non-fiction readers capture the main ideas and supporting details by

using a boxes and bullets outline.

Guided Practice: Read aloud the section of the article called, ”The Shift from Rural to Urban.” Do a “Box and Bullets in the AIR” with a partner.Talk about what you think is the MAIN IDEA & SUPPORTING DETAILS.

What is the main idea? What are the supporting details?

Box & Bullets Notes:

Now we can use this information to write an informative essay! •Box = Main Idea = Topic Sentence •Topic Sentence is your thoughts based on what you have read.

•Bullets = Supporting Details

•Concluding Sentence = similar to your topic sentence.

1.) Read the section called, “Challenges of Urbanization.” 2.) Create a Box & Bullets outline. 3.) Write an informative essay.

Topic SentenceSupporting Details (at least 3) Concluding Sentence

CHALLENGE: Include quotes – be sure to cite the Pearson text. Include date – be sure to cite the Pearson text.