 1. Collect positive and negative aspects of the Three Gorges Dam.  2. Write an introduction to an argumentative essay on whether or not the building of the Three Gorges Dam was the right decision for China. Your introduction must include: -Background information -Explanation for both sides of the argument -Thesis statement with at least 2 reasons to support your position

Notes: _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ For the DamAgainst the Dam   2.2.  3.3.  4.4.  5.5.

 Plans to build the Dam date back to Chiang Kai-shek in  Construction begins in 1994  Original plan completed on October 30, 2008  Not expected to be fully operational until 2011

THREE GORGESHOOVER  Length 7,661’  Height 331  22,500 megawatts  Length 1,244’  Height 726’  2,080 megawatts

 1.24 million Chinese had to be relocated  Over 100 villages and towns will be under water  1,300 important historical and archeological sites will be under water

 Produces 22,500 megawatts of elect.  Cut green house emissions by 100 million tons  Help control floods  Creates a reservoir for drought relief

 1. Collect positive and negative aspects of the Three Gorges Dam.  2. Write an introduction to an argumentative essay on whether or not the building of the Three Gorges Dam was the right decision for China. Your introduction must include: -Background information -Explanation for both sides of the argument -Thesis statement with at least 2 reasons to support your position

1. Did the writer include background information? 2. Did the writer acknowledge opposing views? 3. Did the writer include a thesis with at least 2 reasons? Underline or highlight their thesis.