2. * How important are the concerns of people around the world for U.S. trade policy? * S. 1; LT/OBJ: I can create and present an historical argument with evidence and argument. DOK: 3

3. * Discuss the merits and trade-offs of each of the Options presented during the role-play. You will develop your own Option reflecting your own views. * Discussion will take place in a fish bowl- inside and outside. Roles will rotate. Outside fills in Pro and Con sheet. Inside will be reflective on rubric. * Groups: one rep from each Option. Inside/Outside. Identify arguments in support of Option, risks, trade-offs. * Review each one of the 4 options (pp 23-30), complete Focusing your thoughts/your option 5. * S. 1; LT/OBJ: I can create and present an historical argument with evidence and argument. DOK: 3

4. *Members of Congressional Committee and citizen lobbyists will share their evaluations of the four option groups. *Which arguments are most convincing? How would the options affect people in other countries? CITIZEN LOBBYISTS: Explain some of the positive and negative effects of the different options on your characters. S. 1; LT/OBJ: I can create and present an historical argument with evidence and argument. DOK: 3

5. * Share your policy recommendations (from “your option 5”)with the class. Be sure to clarify the connection between your values and your policy recommendations. * Identify the beliefs in “Focusing Your Thoughts” that you most strongly support. * What are the potential trade offs of your options? Compare your recommendations with the current U.S. policy. How would your policy recommendations change U.S. trade policy? * How might you options affect the U.S economy? * S. 1; LT/OBJ: I can create and present an historical argument with evidence and argument. DOK: 3

6. * Critique each other’s options from a variety of perspectives. i.e.(how would a U.S. corporate executive vie the options? Or a U.S. farmworker?) * How important should the concerns of U.S. citizens be for officials deciding U.S. trade policy? * Trade policy often helps some groups or businesses more than others. How can legislators balance the different needs of people within their constituencies? * S. 1; LT/OBJ: I can create and present an historical argument with evidence and argument. DOK: 3

7. * Should legislators consider global effects when constructing policy? Why or why not? * S. 1; LT/OBJ: I can create and present an historical argument with evidence and argument. DOK: 3