2. Labor and Delivery What are some customs that surround birth in America?

3. World Birthday Video You will be taking notes on worksheet for each country that is visited on video Need to write about facilities, medical procedures, family and cultural customs/traditions surrounding birth around the world

4. World Birthday Review Answer the following prompt questions. What country would you least want to have a child in? why? Most similar to U.S.? What are the positive things about having birth in the U.S.--list at least 5. Every birth is different--Describe 3 different medical birthing procedures. What complications did you see, and what medical solutions were used to assist the birth?

5. Essential Question?? Based on birthing practices, where do you believe would be the best place in the world to deliver a baby--other than the United States? After watching the film “World Birthday”, write an essay that compares the birthing practices from around the world and argues your choice of country. Be sure to support your position with evidence from the movie.

6. Compare and Contrast Essay Pick a country that you would choose as the best one to deliver in. Compare and contrast that country with others in the film in all 3 areas of your pre-writing notes from viewing the film. Use the information about culture/family, medical practices/facility, economics/laws for your essay!!

7. (Argue and Comparison Essay) Introduction Paragraph about birthing and issues surrounding birth, how different experience is, etc. State your position on a country in a thesis. 3 paragraphs—comparing and arguing your point that supports your country as the best. Use one country or multiple to express your opinion. Use examples from the film.

8. (Argue and Comparison Essay) The three paragraphs could be divided in the same manner as your pre-writing notes (examples below) 1-facility/medical practices 2-Laws/economics/Services 3-Culture/Family Traditions/Customs Conclusion--review similarities and differences, and reinforce your opinion of where you would want to give birth and why.