1. Imperialism Motives

2. Journal Look up the terms Imperialism and Colonization...
OBJECTIVE
Students will be able to…
Describe the motives behind American imperialism
AGENDA
Journal
Intro Review
Poster Presentations
Imperialist Motives
White Man’s Burden
Look up the terms Imperialism and Colonization...
What is the main the difference between Imperialism and colonization?
Which is considered to have a more negative stigma to it? Why?

3. Intro Analysis What are the 3 parts to an intro? Background Thesis
Be thorough, but on topic
Thesis
Make sure all 3 reasons are distinct
Counterclaim
Examples

4. Intro Analysis- Other Notes
No personal pronouns (I, we, you, etc.)
Where does the thesis go?
Otherwise, I don’t have enough background info to know what you’re talking about

5. New Writing Emphasis: Topic Sentences
Starting sentence in each body paragraph
Purpose: Transition from one idea to another

6. Poster Presentations

7. Motives Packet
In groups, you will use the “Motives Packet” to figure out reasons why nations would be involved in imperialist activities. These apply to all imperialist nations, not just America!
Use the information in the packet to fill out the information on your note sheet.

8. White Man’s v. Black Man’s Burden
In your groups, you will read your assigned section of the reading (aloud!). Afterward, you will “translate” your section, meaning explain what it is trying to say.
Feel free to use a dictionary or your phone to figure out the meaning of some of the words
Once everyone has translated their section, we will share out to get a feeling for what the whole passage is trying to say.

9. Imperialism in the U.S. Homework!
Use your text book to fill out the information from the chart.
The information in these sections is test-able “fair game!”