Step 2: As you read the text for a second time, complete the Cornell Notes on the next page to identify the different claims* that are presented in the article. Then, summarize the evidence used to support those claims. Include your evaluation of these claims and evidence. Finally, summarize your main conclusions after completing your chart.

 

Cornell Notes

 

 

 

Title of article:

 

Author and Publication:

 

Date Written:

 

Claims

 

Supporting Evidence and Evaluation of Evidence

 

Claim 1:

 

Claim 2:

 

Claim 3:

 

Evidence for Claim 1:

 

Evaluation of claim:

 

Evidence for Claim 2:

 

Evaluation of claim:

 

Evidence for Claim 3:

 

Evaluation of claim

How was Georgetown or Berry Farms gentrified?

Step 1: In the space provided, explain the concept of gentrification IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Include an example of where you can see gentrification happening in today’s DC.

Step 1 Response

Gentrification is

Step 2: Complete the graphic organizer below after reading the article. You will use it to record quotes or facts from the article that demonstrate causes of this neighborhood’s gentrification.

Name of Neighborhood: ____________________________

Cause

(Summarize in your own words)

Evidence from article

(Direct quote from text)

DCHA moving existing residents out to fix up the Farms.

DC has plans to demolish and rehab existing units in Barry Farms.

Step 3: Write a paragraph in response to the question, “How was ____________ gentrified?”. Make sure to include a thesis statement, 2-3 pieces of evidence from the article, and explanation of evidence within your response.

Step 3 Response

My Issue is... Gun Violence

Action 2:

What was this action? What did you do?

In this section, place any evidence you collected of your action.

Reflection on the Action

Reflect on this action in a paragraph of at least 5-7 sentences.

• Based on the evidence and results of your action, what conclusions can you draw about your issue?

My Issue is... Gun Violence

Action 3:

What was this action? What did you do?

In this section, place any evidence you collected of your action.

Reflection on the Action

Reflect on this action in a paragraph of at least 5-7 sentences.

• Based on the evidence and results of your action, what conclusions can you draw about your issue?

My Issue is... Gun Violence

Action 1:

What was this action? What did you do?

In this section, place any evidence you collected of your action.

Reflection on the Action

Reflect on this action in a paragraph of at least 5-7 sentences.

• Based on the evidence and results of your action, what conclusions can you draw about your issue?