There is a great deal of sentiment for “change” in American government today.  Do you think the the ideals of the Declaration of Independence still apply today?  

• Give 2 reasons to support your response.

• Respond to the ideas of at least one other peer.

Unit Project: Are the Founders still relevant?

BCR Outline

1.   What were the Founders’ intentions for DC?

Your answer:

Source and evidence to support your answer:

2.   Do you think the Founders’ intentions for DC should still matter today? Why or why not?

Your thesis:

Your main reason:

3.   Which piece of evidence is most compelling to use to support your argument?

Name of source:

Evidence (quote) from source:

4. Why is this a compelling piece of evidence?

Explain how the evidence you cited proves your thesis and reason.

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?

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?