Lesson Plan

The 'Capital' of the World

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Students are introduced to the purpose of the World Bank and its president Paul Wolfowitz. After reading an article, they work together to complete a writing exercise in which they use primary source documents to state their viewpoint. They also write a persuasive essay supporting or refuting calls for him to step down.

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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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