The assignment is to read a CA based newspaper, then write a summary about an article that incorporates (specifically) the legislative branch (law making branch) that you are interested in. For example you might include a key term and definition from the chapter or maybe a statistic or quote from the chapter. Please remember to incorporate the book for full credit. 

Grading Criteria:

• Newspaper is CA. based?

• Legislative Branch is addressed

• Summary includes: Who, What, When, Where, Why

• Complete Sentences

• MLA or APA citations. Example is Brubaker, Bill. "New Health Center Targets County's Uninsured Patients." Washington Post, 24 May 2007, p. LZ01.

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

Checkpoint 1

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

Step 1: Your Personal Definition of Revitalization

Revitalization is when . . .

Step 2: Look at the slide show. Choose two different areas of revitalization.  Take notes that answer the questions

Characteristic of Revitalization:

What was changed in the neighborhood that made it better?

Who was in charge of this project, the local government or private companies?

Who benefits from the change?

What is the effect on the community of this project?

Characteristic of Revitalization:

What was changed in the neighborhood that made it better?

Who was in charge of this project, the local government or private companies?

Who benefits from the change?

What is the effect on the community of this project?