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Introduction to Brown University Choices™ Program (BUCP)

Introduction to Brown University Choices™ Program (BUCP). HOLD ALL QUESTIONS UNTIL QUESTION TIME. Brown University Choices™ Program (BUCP). Looks at events in history or current events Examines options that leaders had (or currently have) Analyzes

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Introduction to Brown University Choices™ Program (BUCP)

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  1. Introductionto Brown University Choices™ Program (BUCP) HOLD ALL QUESTIONS UNTIL QUESTION TIME

  2. Brown University Choices™ Program (BUCP) • Looks at events in history or current events • Examines options that leaders had (or currently have) • Analyzes • the beliefs and assumptions that support each option • the supporting arguments in favor of each option • the arguments that can be made against your option • Presents an oral argument in favor of a particular option

  3. The French RevolutionBrown University Choices™ Program (BUCP) • Based on the problems France had in 1789, historians generally agree that there were three broad options, or choices, for the leaders of France: • Option 1: Conserve the Power of the King • Option 2: Create a Constitutional Monarchy • Option 3: Liberate France from the Old Regime

  4. The French RevolutionBrown University Choices™ Program (BUCP) • YOU SHOULD ALREADY HAVE: • notes on Ch 23 Sec 1 • Causes of the French Revolution web diagram • Your Enlightenment Thinkers Super Terrific Happy Chart • WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO DO: • Read your option until you understand it • Complete the Enlightenment Thinkers Review Chart (use STHC) • Think about the Enlightenment thinkers like Hobbes, Locke, etc., and connect their beliefs to your option • Begin building your Option Chart

  5. The French RevolutionBrown University Choices™ Program (BUCP) • DECISIONS YOU NEED TO MAKE NOW: • Who is doing what part (of the chart & the oral presentation)? • ORAL PRESENTATION ONE WEEK FROM TODAY, 3/1 • Panel of judges • They evaluate your presentation. • If you're absent, your part of the presentation will be rescheduled • You are on a team. Do your part. • Be prepared to rehearse this Friday, 2/26

  6. E Block Groups • TEAM 1: TL Canova, Alexis, Hough, Harrison - Option 1 • TEAM 2: TL Victoria P., Josh, Izzy, Victoria K., Jack - Option 2 • TEAM 3: TL Cuzner, Alex, Drabkin, Picariello - Option 3 • TEAM 4: TL Stephanie, Maddie M., Jillian W., Maag – Option 1 • TEAM 5: TL Jenn, Alona, Goetz, Tyler - Option 2 • TEAM 6: TL Katzman, Maddie L., Maggie, Ali, Rayanna - Option 3

  7. H Block Groups • TEAM 1: TL Aliza, Will, Izzy, Jake, Aedan- Option 1 • TEAM 2: TL Hannah, Brett, Brian, Daisy, Fuzzy- Option 2 • TEAM 3: TL Alex R., Tyler, Scott, Doughman, John - Option 3 • TEAM 4: TL Luke, Lydia, Ben, Kyra - Option 2 • TEAM 5: TL Kevin, Nicole, Elianny, Harris - Option 3

  8. YOU ARE ON THE TEAM I WANT YOU ON. Period. NO WHINING

  9. Team Leaders • Get your people together now • Once they are grouped, you come and see me • Report any lack of cooperation to me

  10. Questions?

  11. Team Leaders • Make sure each of your people completes a web • You are responsible for your team's introductory statement (Block A) • Assign each of your people to a task (i.e. Block, B, C, D, or E)

  12. Helpful Hints • Be honest w/self: do you really understand your option? • Make your arguments more than "one statement deep" • The minimum kills • Do not be afraid to exceed the standard • e.g. could you incorporate Machiavelli into your argument? • Anticipate counter-arguments and questions • i.e. How can our option be criticized? • i.e. What questions are we likely to be asked?

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